Podcast #225 - Reading Your Assumptions About Us Jenna Julien・2 minutes read
Stitch Fix and Honey Book offer discounts, personal stylist services, and business tools for graphic designers and photographers. Jenna and Julian discuss their vegan diet, Twitch audience, and content creation evolution.
Insights Stitch Fix is an online styling service that provides personalized clothing selections based on style preferences, offering free exchanges and returns without requiring a subscription. The transition to a plant-based diet for ethical reasons was quick and deeply rooted, with the speaker emphasizing veganism as a conviction rather than a fad diet, showcasing a strong ethical drive and commitment to their choices. Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free Summary 00:00
"Personal Styling, Business Tools, YouTube Trends" Stitch Fix is a service where a personal stylist picks clothes for you based on your style preferences. The styling fee is $20, applied towards any items you keep from your shipment. Use the code "JennaJulian" on stitchfix.com/turnandjulien for an extra 25% off when keeping all items in your box. Honey Book helps graphic designers and photographers manage business tasks, offering organization tools. Use the code "JennaJulian" on honeybook.com for 50% off monthly or annually, saving $20 a month or $200 a year. A trend on YouTube involves creators asking their audience for assumptions about them. Julian and Jenna received assumptions from Twitter and Instagram, with a mix of serious and trolling comments. Jenna has a strong urge to care for animals, excluding insects, and would help injured mammals, reptiles, and some insects. Julian attempted to fix a switch for the fireplace but faced technical difficulties and had to table the project. Julian is awkward in person but can navigate social situations well, especially after years of meet-and-greets. 14:47
"Kitchen Towels, Tissues, and Dog Cries" Paper towel usage in the kitchen can lead to a buildup of used towels on the counter. The speaker finds leaving used tissues around to be gross and uncomfortable. The Leisure Suit is comfortable but needs washing after use due to getting too hot. The speaker prefers privacy when blowing their nose and finds doing it loudly in front of others uncomfortable. The dog, Kermit, cries in the middle of the night mainly when thirsty or needing to go to the bathroom. Kermit's crying in the past was due to health issues, but now he cries mostly when thirsty or needing to go out. The content created on YouTube and Twitch has evolved over time, with the current content being more enjoyable. The shift in content creation reflects personal growth and changes in the online landscape. The speakers enjoy working out and eating well but do not consider themselves extremely fit. They have no intention of leaving YouTube for Twitch full-time, appreciating the unique aspects of each platform. 28:14
Online tools revolutionize learning and business management. YouTube has replaced the need for books or paid instructional videos for learning various skills. Honey Book is a website offering business management tools for artistic professionals like graphic designers or photographers. Honey Book provides tools for calendar management, branded brochures, contracts, proposals, signatures, invoices, and payments. Using the promo code "Jen and Julian" offers a 50% discount on Honey Book for the first year. Over 75,000 photographers, designers, and solo entrepreneurs have benefited from Honey Book. Stitch Fix is an online service helping individuals improve their style without the hassle of physical shopping. Stitch Fix involves answering questions online to receive personalized clothing selections. Stitch Fix allows free exchanges and returns, with no subscription required. Using the link "stitchfix.com/jennajulien" provides an extra 25% off when keeping all items in the box. Jenna taught Julian Final Cut Pro, enhancing his editing skills significantly. 42:50
"Vegan Transition, Ethical Convictions, and Gratitude" The speaker used to have a cheat meal every Sunday, initially including meat and dairy, but transitioned to a full vegan diet a few years ago. They no longer view animal products as appealing and do not consider veganism as cheating, emphasizing ethical reasons for their choice. The transition to a plant-based diet was quick and driven by ethical considerations, with Jenna's help in learning about it. The speaker feels strongly about their vegan choice, comparing it to not cheating on being gluten-free due to personal convictions. They mention being deeply ethically driven as a vegan and do not see it as a fad diet, despite initial skepticism from others. The speaker expresses gratitude and love towards their audience, particularly on Twitch, for the support and understanding they receive. They appreciate the safe space and genuine interactions provided by their audience, feeling accepted and supported by them. The speaker and their partner have a similar taste in food, with specific preferences like pad thai for Julian and a shared weekly food schedule. They prefer staying at home over going out to party, finding more enjoyment in socializing with friends and playing games. Their sleep schedule is described as erratic due to the demands of internet work, but they acknowledge the need to establish a more consistent routine over time. 57:10
Julian's Routine: Punctual and Detail-Oriented Julian wakes up around 8:30 or 9:00 most days, not at 6:00 a.m. Marissa assumes Julian is always 15 minutes late, but he is punctual for in-person meetings. Julian is routine-oriented and dislikes being late, especially for streams. Julian prefers clothes one size smaller than recommended, prompting Marissa to suggest trying XL. Julian and Marissa discuss their routines, with Julian being very routine-oriented. Julian pre-ties his shoes, slipping them on without re-tying them, for convenience. Julian and Marissa joke about being friends and sleeping in separate beds, like in "I Love Lucy."