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Twelve Takeaways From The Show Inventing Anna

If The Real Housewives taught us anything, it is that we love train wreck tv. Especially when it comes to entitled women battling it out in their households for neighborhood status. So it is not surprising that we find the same enjoyment watching businesses and their owners, and CEOS fail too. In comes TV shows such as We Crashed, the Woodstock love story gone wrong in a We Work spiral. And Super Pumped, the rise of ride share service Uber and the fall of its CEO Travis Kalanick.

But if you were thinking that creator Shonda Rhimes produced Inventing Anna, the journalistic perspective on Anna Delvey (played by Ozarks Julia Garner,) the Instagram-legendary heiress who conned New York elites and frauded investors was going to give you the same train wreck feels than you may wind up shocked to discover how much empathy you have for her. While Anna Delvey did some illegal things and crossed lines, my takeaways from her story are very sympathetic. Here are some thoughts I had after watching the show. (While avoiding most spoilers).

1.) FYRE with a Y? Is a dumb name. And a dumb idea.

2.) If she were a man, then she could have Ted Talked her way to VC money. Collateral not required.

3.) A business plan is not enough. It takes perseverance and several rounds of investments to make an idea truly happen.

4.) Everyone who claimed she hurt them capitalized on her doing exactly that. Writing books, articles and even her legal team became more famous because of her.

5.) Anna’s story is proof that exploitation makes money.

6.) If Anna had any financial backing…. oh the things she could have done!

7.) Anna was the poster child for chasing the American Dream.

8.) Generosity is not always reciprocal.

9.) Anna pushed the notion -You CAN fake it til you make it.

10.) Anna honestly had the brains and prowess to become a badass entrepreneur. However, she skipped the necessary steps to get there and her gender created added scrutiny.

11.) The most important thing that women can take away from this story is how far we have come. Women are VCs and they are controlling the female narrative now more than ever. Go getters like Anna do not have to hide behind their fathers imaginary trust in order to get ahead.

12.) Being well intentioned is not enough. Integrity in all aspects of life matters. While Anna lied, she also kept her pride in believing in her idea and that she was smart enough. She was absolutely smart enough.

Final Thoughts

Anna eventually watched the Netflix show about her. While she did earn money for the Netflix series she was initially hesitant to watch it. Through the looking glass, this Alice in Wonderland was able to see just how she was perceived and portrayed. She humbly revealed that she did not realize how abrasive she came across. She paid her dues in jail and has a new perspective. Saying as much. After her jail time she revealed that now that she has been through the criminal justice system, her past problems seem ridiculous in comparison.  I can only imagine that Anna is pleasantly surprised by how many fans she has.

Check out the show on Netflix– you will not be able to un binge this one.

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‘Love Island’ – The Smash Summer Reality Dating Show

Love Island USA began a couple of years ago as a branch off of Love Island in the UK. This franchise has also branched out into Australia and other places. It may seem like just another trashy reality show (and it kinda is), but this isn’t your typical Bachelor in Paradise vibes. However, much like other shows like it, you’ll be hooked on this one, too.

As a quick summary, Love Island is: “The sizzling summer series based on the international smash hit and cultural phenomenon. The matchmaking begins as a group of single “Islanders” come together in a stunning villa in Las Vegas, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up and those who are not coupled are at risk of being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn’t always run smoothly. Challenges abound with intriguing new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize.”

What’s cool about this show is that it’s taped in semi-live time.

Unlike The Bachelor franchise that’s taped months before the air date, Love Island is only taped a few days ahead of air time. This is because there are times when viewers get to vote people off, vote for dates, vote for breakups and makeups… It’s cool to be able to know that your decisions are actually making a difference during the show.

Not only that, but the contestants change up very frequently.

…Hence the whole idea of coupling up with someone. There are new people entering the villa and others want to get to know them to see if they have a connection. That’s why it’s important to see new contestants and old contestants are coming and going so often.

Not to mention the duration of time that the show actually runs for…

Again, unlike The Bachelor franchise which lasts several months, Love Island only lasts for EIGHT WEEKS and it’s only once a year. In turn, you can expect new episodes at least three times a week, and sometimes even more often than that. This can give you an actual realistic watch time instead of setting aside several months-worth of evenings to watch The Bachelor.

The Love Island fandom is expanding quickly.

When the US version of the show first aired two years ago, people on social media were hesitant to really jump in because they really knew nothing about it. However, as the show progressed, people on socials starting becoming very active (Twitter live-tweeting especially). On any evening the show is airing, you’re guaranteed to see a flood of people ready to give their unfiltered opinions.

It’s not like any other trashy dating show.

Yes, it still has its guilty pleasure aspect, but the main focus of the show is not necessarily to find love (contrary to what the title says). In reality, the main prize at the end is a load of money. The Bachelor and Bachelorette ends with an expensive diamond ring and Love Island ends with an expensive check for probably around the same amount.

Although we’re already roughly halfway through season three, there’s no reason you can’t binge the episodes and catch up. Check your local TV provider to see how you can watch, or do your research and get ready for next year’s season.

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Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

10 Arrested Development Moments That Made Us Love the Bluths

If you’ve watched Arrested Development, you’ve seen the too-relatable family moments from the Bluth family. From arguments to critical parents to sibling rivalry, the Bluth’s have shown us that they’re like every other family – except there’s also a dad who committed treason, a father and a son both liking the same girl without knowing it, and a surprisingly-successful banana stand.

Arrested Development is laid out like a documentary, which is shown more during the last season or so. Much like The Office, there is no laughing track and the characters are much more casual on camera.

In that sense, the show is already leaps and bounds ahead of other sitcoms, if that’s the vibe you’re going for.

The show is TV14 for some language and innuendos here and there. That being said, it’s family-friendly for teens and up – which seems hard to find with truly hilarious comedies nowadays. It’s binge-worthy, good to have on in the background, and funny in a sometimes unfortunately-relatable sense.

It makes it seem like our “crazy” family might not be so crazy after all.

The show is available to stream with Netflix and Hulu subscriptions and is available to purchase on Vudu, Amazon Prime, and other online options. Whatever the price – I’ll tell you that it’s worth it. Arrested Development is the type of show that will have you crying laughing even after a 14-time watch through.

1. George started the 6 feet apart rule before COVID-19.

2. Their dancing may just be worse than ours.

3. They remind us that dating can be messy.

4. They (sometimes) admit their faults.

5. They understand that not everyone can be a good cook.

6. They go through bad self-esteem moments, too.

7. Dramatics can get the best of them.

8. Their poor financial skills and a little too relatable.

9. They can get caught in awkward moments.

10. Their depressed moments can get the best of them.

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Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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