Girls Next Poor
Girls Next Poor is the podcast for every creative trying to make magic on a budget. Hosted by influencer Vanessa Symoné and comedian Mimi Hayes, we’re two 30-something women navigating the chaos of chasing dreams while also trying to pay bills, stay sane, and avoid comparing ourselves to everyone on Instagram.
Each week, we get real about the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of being a creative in your 30s—money struggles, identity crises, burnout, big wins, plot twists, and all the messy art that happens along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a creative life without losing your mind (or your wallet), you’re in the right place.
Podcasting since 2026 • 15 episodes
Girls Next Poor
Latest Episodes
EP15: Greenlight Yourself
We all know Hollywood is known for nepo babies and gatekeepers. But what if we all just said “yes!” to ourselves and bypassed the systems entirely? What if it actually worked? On today’s episode, we walk through taking a chance on yourself thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:35
EP14: Building a Resume
Do we know how to hold a gun? No. Do we look like we have a teenage son? Also no. On today’s episode Vanessa builds her resume on a film set with DMX. Mimi tries her hand at acting in a student film. With every new gig, we have new skills to le...
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Episode 14
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32:37
EP13: Inspiration & Vulnerability
This week we get deep. Fresh off seeing a new piece of theater, Mimi feels inspired for her own work and also gets into some insecurities. Impacted by this, Vanessa sheds a tear (or twelve) as we go deeper into how vulnerability can be incorpor...
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Episode 13
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32:21
EP12: When Non-Artists Don't Get It
Let’s face it, sometimes people just don’t “get” it. Whether it’s well-meaning parents, friends, or coworkers whose biggest aspirations are a corner office on the 4th floor. This week Mimi and Vanessa discuss the frustrations of living a creati...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:55
EP11: Your Price Is Your Price
Have you ever wondered, how do I price myself as a creative? In this episode Mimi and Vanessa discuss what it looks like to create a pricing strategy that pays you what you really deserve. It’s hard to ask for what you’re worth, but with a litt...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:02