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The Pretty Obsessed Podcast – The POP – is your go-to podcast for all things obsession-worthy! Hosted by besties Lex and Rae, we dive into our obsessions, your obsessions, and the internet’s latest fixations.
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- Sep 29, 2026
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Ep. 2.18 | How to Balance Your Passion, Career & Financial Stability (opens the original)
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What if chasing your passion isn’t worth sacrificing financial stability? Lex and Rae dive into the messy reality of passion vs. paycheck, career goals, side hustles, work-life balance, and whether turning your passion into a job actually makes it better. They also talk financial freedom, creative careers, motherhood, and why consistency might matter more than going viral. Plus, two Quick Picks that could inspire your next makeup look and your next free read. Join the Pretty Pop Community of ove
Ep. 2.17 | Postpartum & Motherhood: 5 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom (opens the original)
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Motherhood is beautiful, lonely, overwhelming—and nothing like what you expect. Rae goes solo for the first time to get real about postpartum life, raising two boys, family planning, mom guilt, NICU babies, and the emotional shock of becoming a mom. She shares what she learned from having two premature babies, why time really does heal, and five lessons she’s taking forward in motherhood. Plus, a pop culture catch-up and a tempting hint at this week’s Quick Picks. Join the Pretty Pop Community o
Ep. 2.16 | How to Make a SXSW Movie With No Names, No Money, & No Connections | "Edie Arnold Is a Loser" Co-directors Megan Rico + Kade Atwood (opens the original)
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They made an insanely expensive-looking movie with shockingly little money, and the behind-the-scenes story is incredible and brutally honest. Lex sits down with the directors of Edie Arnold Is a Loser , Megan Rico and Kade Atwood, for the tea on indie film casting, auditions, funding, building a film crew, and why they chose an all-local, no-name cast. Plus, Megan’s INSANE writing accolades and three Quick Picks you’ll probably be adding to your watchlist immediately. Join the Pretty Pop Commun
Ep. 2.15 | How Lex Booked Her First Movie + Premiere News! | How to Pitch Yourself (opens the original)
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Lex asked to audition again and again for Edie Arnold Is a Loser —and the final audition almost didn’t happen. Lex and Rae get into the wild story behind her first major movie role, from self-tapes and getting told she looked too old to her last-minute pitch that helped land the part. Plus, behind-the-scenes movie stories, Lex’s new role in film social media marketing, where to see Edie Arnold Is a Loser in theaters, and the surprising things currently taking over their feeds. Join the Pretty Po
We’re Back! Postpartum Life, Major Movie News + Other Big Updates (opens the original)
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Three months away, and we have A LOT to catch you up on. From a major milestone birthday and a deeply personal cultural moment to postpartum chaos, unexpected life lessons, and a very exciting creative announcement, Lex and Rae are finally spilling everything that happened during their summer break. Plus, Quick Picks has us talking about a viral TV moment, a new show worth obsessing over, and a local discovery you’ll want to find in your own neighborhood. Join the Pretty Pop Community of over on
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