Confessions of A Sugar Baby

YOU CALL IT OCTOBER, I CALL IT CULT MONTH ON ALMOST ADULTING PODCAST!This month focuses entirely on CULTS - where survivors of various cults will be sharing their stories and bringing awareness to the reality and prominence of these organizations. This week on Almost Adulting Violet speaks with Celeste, a former member of the Children of God (now called The Family International). Children of God was founded in Huntington Beach, California in 1968 by David Berg, and was eventually dubbed by BBC as ‘hell on earth’. Celeste brings the listener on an emotional journey, giving vivid details of what life was like as a person born into Children of God, and her upbringing within the confines of the cult without sparing any details. Celeste then explains how she escaped, post-cult living, and her one wish for the people responsible for their heinous crimes. TW: sexual abuseCOME TO MY SHOW AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV ON OCT. 24! BUY TICKETS HERE: https://improv.com/comic/violet+benson/ Donations to the victim can be made here:Cashapp: £MooncelPaypal: Celestemilon1990@gmail.comAdvertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm What to Listen For:00:00 Introduction00:37 What is the Children of God?02:37 The biggest misconceptions about the group03:44 Joining the cult08:13 How do children spend their day?12:40 The system13:33 Very limited access to healthcare15:00 What’s flirty fishing?19:48 No limit around age or status22:24 Earliest memory of sexual abuse25:13 Sexual sharing28:35 Is it easy to leave the cult?33:58 Adjusting to the normal world35:59 Growing up after leaving the cult42:17 How do you view religion now?46:17 Forgiving your parents47:52 Reviving the cult50:39 Reconnecting with other cult childrenGet more content on:@almostadulting on Instagram@violetbenson on Instagram@daddyissues_ on InstagramYouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Dec 20231h

Welcome to the end of 2023 and the last episode of THE YEAR!! Today, Violetta says goodbye and helps you reflect on the past year that you had and figure out what you wish for next year. Violetta starts the episode with a huge announcement about more weekly episodes this coming year! She then discusses how to attract the energy you want, the signs to look out for from the universe, and angel numbers. Violetta ends the episode with manifesting mantras to say that will guarantee the best year ever! Happy new year everyone and can't wait to see you besties next year!!!Today’s Sponsor:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/adulting Podcast Merch - shopdaddyissues.com get 20% off at checkout!!!What to Listen For:00:00 Intro04:53 Be the energy you want to attract07:51 Signs from the universe1205 Angel numbers and what they mean19:10 Manifesting mantras to use to manifest your dream lifeGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Dec 202330min

Today, Violetta is joined by none other than THE Bitch Bible extraordinaire, Jackie Schimmel. Jackie, a podcast queen and certified professional asshole, brings her unfiltered charm to Almost Adulting, sharing how she turned a solo experiment into a top comedy podcast sensation.This dynamic duo doesn't hold back, getting raw and unfiltered in the nitty-gritty of handling hate comments without sacrificing self-esteem, the real deal behind manifestation (spoiler: it might not be what you think), and a crash course on surviving the turbulent waves of cancel culture. It's Almost Adulting meets The Bitch Bible – the perfect combo for a podcast episode that's bold, badass, and totally binge-worthy! Today’s Sponsor:Nutrafol - Find out why over 4,000 healthcare professionals recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. Visit https://nutrafol.com/ and use promo code ADULTINGUrban Outfitters - Shop https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/ and receive an additional 10% off when you use the code VIOLET10 at checkoutWhat to Listen For:00:00 Intro00:41 Over indulgence of self esteem03:01 When hate comments don’t affect you anymore06:34 “I’m not an internet person.”07:33 Why are pregnant women terrorists?12:03 The Hitler joke 16:57 How did you become a podcaster?21:51 The lucky girl syndrome26:20 Low-key manifesting girly26:54 The OG podcaster29:09 Cancel culture33:20 To be clear is to be kind35:59 What is your journey?38:42 The vocal fry40:09 Are you a cool girl?43:54 Dinner with model friends47:22 My slutty pregnancy era48:50 Makeup preference and fake freckles52:58 Worst advice you’ve ever gotten55:21 Best advice received in your 30s57:57 Compliments for each others58:55 Most embarrassing life experience01:02:17 Embarrassing experiences with boys01:06:00 How did you meet your husband?01:11:12 We need a Mommy Issues IG01:12:05 One advice to inspire all BestiesConnect with Jackie on:https://www.instagram.com/jackieschimmel/ https://thebitchbible.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bitchbible/ Get more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Dec 20231h 19min

Hey Besties! It's a trooper Tuesday here at Almost Adulting because, despite the sniffles and a touch of the flu, Violetta is here, powering through for all of you! She's got a pocket full of stories from the hills, where everyday encounters with crows, hawks, and even a rumored tiger (spoiler: it's a chubby cat) unfold.But wait, there's more! Violetta spills the tea on her pet love affair with Charles, with tales of Charles #1, #2, and #3’s tragic and heartbreaking end. The current surviving pet? None other than Charles #4, also known as Pancakes! Get ready for a rollercoaster of animal antics and the heartwarming saga of Pancakes' eight-year reign in Violetta's home. Tune in for the laughs, love, and a glimpse into the wild side of living in the hills!If you want to be featured on the next episode, send an email to press@daddyissuesla.com or call Violetta at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Today’s Sponsors:Lume - Control body odor anywhere with @lumedoedorant and get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code ADULTING at https://lumedeodorant.com/ Revolve - Revolve always delivers with free and fast two-day shipping and returns, so visit www.revolve.com/adulting to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this season.Ghia - Visit drinkghia.com and use the code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:35 Have you ever been so sick you thought you were going to die?04:29 We aren’t rewarded for doing the work even when you’re sick07:46 The weirdest, most vivid lucid dreams08:34 Crows and hawks keep sh*tting on my balcony16:39 Have you ever seen an owl walking?17:13 Fun fact about deers18:29 Woke up with something looking at me by the window19:19 What else have I seen in the hills?22:40 I think I killed a lizard26:32 I tried to save a bird because I’m a good person31:53 One day, my mom brought a live fish for us to eat34:03 Charles number 3 was a snake34:19 Pancakes is actually Charles number 4 Get more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Dec 202336min

Hey Besties! Today, Violetta sits down with BelliWelli founder Katie Wilson. Katie shares how her love for chocolate cookies and not being able to eat them during her pregnancy led to the creation of her very first product. When she shared it with her community, she realized there were so many girls with gut issues, even hot girls have gut issues.Let's listen to Violetta and Katie go through the ups and downs of being a woman entrepreneur with gut issues dealing with growing a business, overcoming a health crisis, and becoming a rapidly growing brand.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro02:38 Did you personally have gut issues?04:06 Signs that you have gut issues06:37 Suffering from gut issues throughout pregnancy09:53 How one chocolate chip cookie changed everything11:18 Getting funding from angel investors13:59 First packaging, deck presentation 17:20 Finding more investors20:55 The greatest piece of advice 22:14 Things happened while preparing for the product launch28:11 Everyone hated Stevia in the BelliWelli bars33:17 How did you approach the product?38:51 Building a company next to bunch of friends39:48 Hot girls have IBS campaign42:49 Secret sauce to successful billboards50:25 Inspiring stories from customers53:46 Talk about why something isn’t working rather than what’s working57:40 What is keeping the business successful?01:00:04 We love feedback! 01:01:47 BelliWelli is at Target Connect with Katie on:https://belliwelli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/belliwellisnacks/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/belliwelli/ https://www.facebook.com/belliwellisnacks/ Amazon StoreGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Dec 20231h 4min

Hey Besties! How delulu can one get in the name of true love? How far will you go to be with the man of your dreams? That’s what one brave girl did to get the attention of her man (well, maybe not yet, but nothing’s impossible, right?)Today, Violetta sits down for another Benson Knows Best. And what better way to start this episode than to interpret a dream about dirty toilets? Yep, there are people out there who dream about toilets, dirty bathrooms, and breaking down when they can’t find a clean one. And if that is not shocking enough, Violetta ends the episode reading a message from a fan who is in search of her one true love - Harry Styles. A woman can do anything to get her man, and we’re cheering for this girl! WANT MORE EPISODES? SUBSCRIBE TO MY PREMIUM PODCAST HERE - https://almostadulting.supercast.com/Today’s Sponsors:Revolve - Revolve always delivers with free and fast two-day shipping and returns, so visit www.revolve.com/adulting to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this season.Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/adulting Skylight Frames - As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to https://www.skylightframe.com/adultingGhia - Visit drinkghia.com and use the code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:08 Do you look for things to validate your negative mindset?04:27 “I keep dreaming about finding a clean bathroom but always end up in dirty toilets.”16:09 He acted like I’m the obsessive ex to his new girl 33:22 I had a crush on a guy from the street and it turns out he’s Harry StylesGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Dec 202336min

Hey Besties! Dreamtime has never been this juicy! Violetta's diving deep into the dreamscapes you've sent her way, decoding the mysteries of your most bizarre dreams. Picture this – a dream where things get a bit too cozy with your own mom. Yep, you read that right! Violet spills the beans on what this dream is really trying to tell you. And then there's that persistent stranger, popping up like a recurring character in your dream saga. Violet's got not one, not two, but three possible meanings for you to unwrap! Get ready for a wild ride through the dream realm, where secrets are spilled, and meanings are revealed! If you want to be featured on the next episode, send an email to press@daddyissuesla.com or call Violetta at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Almost Adulting MERCH are available at www.shopdaddyissues.comToday’s Sponsor:Skims - If you are looking for the perfect gifts for the whole family - Skims just launched their biggest Holiday Gift Shop ever - also available at https://skims.com/Revolve - Revolve always delivers with free and fast two-day shipping and returns, so visit www.revolve.com/adulting to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this season.Ghia - Visit drinkghia.com and use the code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:44 Afternoon naps are important02:49 Our minds solve our unconscious thoughts through dreams04:32 I dreamt about having s*x with my mom16:64 Dreaming about being followed by random men in a coat20:29 I went to Jennifer Lopez to confide about a wedding with a man I do not know 26:16 The baby bear turned into a hot girl and we started to make outGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Dec 202331min

Hey Besties! Ready for some real talk? You're in for a treat with today's Benson Knows Best, where Violetta goes through your emails and serves up wisdom like only she can.First up, we've got a complicated office romance that's leaving everyone tangled in emotions. Hold onto your hats for a guy who's just too nice for his own good, facing a string of heartbreaks. And, of course, we can't forget the spicy situation where a boyfriend's love for ahem adult content is causing relationship ripples. Violet's got the perfect blend of empathy, advice, and her signature humor to guide you through these tricky tales.WANT MORE EPISODES? SUBSCRIBE TO MY PREMIUM PODCAST HERE - https://almostadulting.supercast.com/Today’s Sponsors:Talkspace - Get $80 off of you first month when you go to https://www.talkspace.com/adultingSkylight Frames - As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to https://www.skylightframe.com/adultingUrban Outfitters - Shop https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/ and receive an additional 10% off when you use the code VIOLET10 at checkoutWhat to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:56 How do I break up with him and separate our work and personal life?04:12 “I was cheated on because I was too nice.”17:25 My boyfriend like and watch too much porn and I feel disrespectedGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Dec 202329min