by 0%up studios, the single housewives network
What does it actually feel like to try to build a bigger life for yourself from zero? Zero Percent Up is an anonymous, real-time audio diary documenting the messy process of ambition, creativity, visibility, reinvention, internet culture, and becoming impossible to ignore. No polished retrospectives. No pretending I already know how the story ends. Just the real thing — week by week, while it’s still happening.
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June 15, 2026
<p>This week, we're recording on location and standing at the edge of a major life transition.</p><p>After months of planning, dreaming, and building in the background, I'm making a choice that removes some of my exit doors and commits me more fully to the creative life I'm trying to build. It's exciting. It's terrifying. And it feels a lot less glamorous than I imagined.</p><p>We talk about going all in, closing the gap between who we want to be and how we actually spend our time, and the surprising peace that comes from stopping the daily debate and simply committing to the path.</p><p>Plus: a small dating update, some reflections on momentum, and why I think the biggest obstacles in our lives might not be the ones in front of us—but the stories we've been carrying about what's possible.</p><p>Here's to taking the next step.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong>: Need an episode transcript? Want access to the extended show notes? Both are available on the show <a href="https://zeropercentup.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">substack </a>page 🖤</p>
June 8, 2026
<p>This week is a messy one.</p><p>A short video unexpectedly takes off. The project starts showing real signs of life. A promising new crush enters the picture. A big transition is on the horizon.</p><p>By all appearances, things are moving in the right direction.</p><p>So why do I feel terrible?</p><p>In this episode, I unpack a week of anxiety, self-sabotage, missed goals, strange media rabbit holes, unexpected eating disorder triggers, creative frustration, internet doom, and the uncomfortable realization that I might be much better at surviving bad situations than sustaining good ones.</p><p>We talk about the pressure to stay informed in an age of constant catastrophe, the strange loneliness of pursuing work you actually care about, why criticism can linger long after you've stopped respecting the people who gave it, and what happens when success arrives before you've emotionally prepared for it.</p><p>It's vulnerable. It's rambling. It's probably more honest than is advisable.</p><p>But if you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by a life that is objectively improving, this one's for you.</p><p>Thanks for being here.</p><p>— V</p><p><br></p><p>Accessibility: Detailed episode notes and transcripts for the episode are available on <a href="https://zeropercentup.substack.com/p/tenderness-and-other-emergencies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">substack </a>💗</p>
May 23, 2026
<p>This week, I finally explain what this project actually is.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>rebuilding after a public career collapse</li><li>the “dream job” that turned into golden handcuffs</li><li>entrepreneurship, ambition, and being told to play small</li><li>why posting online felt genuinely terrifying</li><li>the four-month creative stall before I started</li><li>creator fear, social media growth, and short-form strategy</li><li>the 3-month sprint I’m using to try to hit 100K</li></ul><p>Also: I officially make a very audacious prediction for where this project will be by August.</p><p>This is the most honest episode yet.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 — What This Project Actually Is</p><ul><li>clarifying the show’s identity</li><li>branding, “corporate pink lesbian girlboss” aesthetic</li><li>defining the podcast as an anonymous audio diary</li></ul><p>01:00 — Career Collapse + Rebuild Arc</p><ul><li>having the “dream job”</li><li>public downfall and social fallout</li><li>rebuilding life from zero</li><li>realizing traditional employment wasn’t aligned</li></ul><p>05:50 — Entrepreneurship + Playing Small</p><ul><li>“capital D Dream” vs socially acceptable dreams</li><li>entrepreneurship culture and discouragement</li><li>wanting to build something meaningful</li><li>women/femmes/queer ambition being framed as selfish</li></ul><p>10:00 — Why Posting Online Felt Terrifying</p><ul><li>nervous-system panic around visibility</li><li>feeling physically unsafe posting online</li><li>the four-month stall before starting</li></ul><p>12:00 — Unsupportive Relationships + Fear</p><ul><li>limiting beliefs from inner circle</li><li>breakup + social boundary shifts</li><li>needing encouragement instead of amplified fear</li></ul><p>18:00 — The Creative Accountability Club</p><ul><li>weekly creator calls</li><li>accountability + momentum</li><li>realizing action mattered more than preparation</li></ul><p>20:00 — Why the Anonymous Project Exists</p><ul><li>wanting a real-time founder diary</li><li>frustration with polished success stories</li><li>documenting the beginning honestly</li><li>anonymous podcast vs face-forward brand</li></ul><p>24:00 — Fear Dissolving Through Action</p><ul><li>posting consistently reducing fear</li><li>finding confidence through repetition</li><li>realizing the project helps other people too</li></ul><p>25:00 — Shorts Strategy + First Growth</p><ul><li>adding short-form distribution</li><li>first viral-ish clips</li><li>strangers discovering the project</li><li>dislikes, unfollows, and growth spikes</li></ul><p>29:00 — Sustainable Creativity vs Sprinting</p><ul><li>creative accountability partner differences</li><li>sustainable pace vs intense scaling</li><li>deciding to pursue aggressive growth</li></ul><p>32:00 — Platform Strategy Breakdown</p><ul><li>YouTube as the “crown jewel”</li><li>TikTok algorithm thoughts</li><li>Instagram unexpectedly outperforming</li><li>promotional/distribution strategy</li></ul><p>37:00 — Recalibration + Emotional Slump</p><ul><li>burnout, procrastination, apartment/workflow reset</li><li>“we rest, we don’t quit”</li><li>listening to motivational creator podcasts</li></ul><p>39:00 — Compressing Timelines</p><ul><li>audacious goal-setting</li><li>aggressive creator growth mindset</li><li>deciding to fully commit</li></ul><p>41:00 — The 100K Goal Announcement</p><ul><li>publicly declaring the goal: 100K subscribers by August 21st</li><li>current metrics and starting point</li><li>belief, experimentation, and momentum</li></ul><p>46:00 — Creator Systems + Boundaries</p><ul><li>avoiding Instagram DMs</li><li>production scheduling</li><li>weekly systems and structure</li></ul><p>49:00 — The 3-Month Growth Plan</p><ul><li>long-form as top priority</li><li>2 long-form videos/week</li><li>2 short-form posts/day</li><li>additional promotional content</li><li>viral attempts + content pyramid</li></ul><p>57:00 — Carousel + Storytelling Strategy</p><ul><li>multi-format storytelling</li><li>image/text posts</li><li>platform-specific experimentation</li></ul><p>1:00:00+ — Scheduling + Creator Infrastructure</p><ul><li>Meta Business Suite chaos</li><li>workflow systems</li><li>scaling content production sustainably-ish lol</li></ul><p>Thank you for listening!! </p><p>accessibility: if you require a transcript of this episode, it is available on <a href="https://zeropercentup.substack.com/p/the-100k-bet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">substack</a>.</p><p>Here for the super exclusive, super free (for now), super informative, super life changing show notes, HOTGIRL HOMEWORK, and general recommendations and bonus resources? also on <a href="https://zeropercentup.substack.com/p/the-100k-bet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">substack</a> xx</p><p><br></p><p>okayyyyy, bye!🖤🪽</p>
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What does it actually feel like to try to build a bigger life for yourself from zero?
Zero Percent Up is an anonymous, real-time audio diary documenting the messy process of ambition, creativity, visibility, reinvention, internet culture, and becoming impossible to ignore.
No polished retrospectives. No pretending I already know how the story ends.
Just the real thing — week by week, while it’s still happening.
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