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Girls Next Poor

Girls Next Poor

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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.



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Episodes
  • EP15: Greenlight Yourself

    EP15: Greenlight Yourself
    Apr 3 2026

    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 through social media, collaborating with friends, and what it feels like to get your hand slapped by your publisher when you’re a control freak.
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    33 mins
  • EP14: Building a Resume

    EP14: Building a Resume
    Apr 3 2026

    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 learn and new additions to our resumes. Also. Heated Rivalry.

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    33 mins
  • EP13: Inspiration & Vulnerability

    EP13: Inspiration & Vulnerability
    Mar 8 2026

    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 incorporated into our artistic process. Grab some tissues. We’re going there.

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    32 mins
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