I’m lost, so what?

The evolution of friendship as an adult living abroad

For all the people who don’t have ‘one core friend group’, and instead float between multiple friend groups - THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU (aka US!) 👯‍♀️
 
In episode 08 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into the evolution of friendships as an adult living abroad and what it’s been like being a “floater”.
 
If you’ve ever dealt with the difficulty of:
Making friends as an adult
Making friends while living abroad
Feeling like you’re extremely ‘alone’ even though you have multiple friend groups
Friendship break-ups
 
THIS podcast episode is for you. This conversation probably won’t tell you HOW to make friends as an adult, but maybe it’ll give you a different perspective on friendships and deepening the ones that you already do have.
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Bumble BFF - https://bumble.com/bff 
Ep 04 “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/ 

3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself

You’re doing yourself a disservice by hiding all the time 😓
 
In episode 07 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra brings back “Sassy Cassie” for some real talk about what it’s like to ‘hide’ from yourself and your greatness. No, this is not some ‘self-help’ and ‘empowerment’ talk (well maybe, it is a little)...
 
This is the episode for you if you’ve ever felt overlooked, resentful, and… well, hiding.
 
Cassandra covers:
What hiding looks like and why we hide
The 3 signs we are hiding from ourselves
What to do if you’re ready to ‘stop hiding’
And her favorite journaling prompts to work through this
 
So, be honest - are you hiding behind your work?
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
 
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
Subscribe to “Marketing Hot Takes”, a weekly email series for overlooked thought leaders who want to shift their perspective on branding & marketing for more industry opportunities - https://thequirkypineapple7935.ac-page.com/weekly-email-series   
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
 
Ep. 02 - 3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/ 
Ep. 04 - RIP to the me I learned to love - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/ 
 
Additional resources and blogs from The Quirky Pineapple Studio: 
5 Mindset Blocks Stopping BIPOC from Visibility - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/07/08/5-mindset-blocks-stopping-poc-businesses-from-visibility/ 
Shift your Imposter Syndrome to Confidence with 3 Mindset Hacks for Small Business Owners - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/06/29/mindset-hacks-imposter-syndrome-confidence-small-business/ 
3 Mindset Shifts Every Small Business Owner Needs to be a CEO - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/03/04/mindset-shifts-small-business-owner-needs-confident-ceo/

Are we in a parasocial relationship?

How well do you really know that person you follow online? 👀
 
In episode 06 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into the very interesting dynamic of parasocial relationships - what they are, how they manifest in our lives, and how our current Internet-driven and social media-driven culture has shifted parasocial relationships.
 
In this episode, Cassandra talks about:
What are parasocial relationships
How they’ve changed over the years thanks to the Internet and social media
Her own experience with parasocial relationships
And shares a reminder that we DON’T really know the people we follow online
 
Ever thought you really knew someone? Well, maybe you didn’t actually know them.
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
 
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
 
“Parasocial Relationships: The Nature of Celebrity Fascinations” - https://www.findapsychologist.org/parasocial-relationships-the-nature-of-celebrity-fascinations
“Try Pod” Episode 181: “ok, let’s talk about it.” -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut68FBnWbAI 
Fourth Wall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_wall 
Episode 03, “You’re the brand/niche is toxic AF” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/

Starting over is NOT for losers

Who said we had to get it right the first time we do things? 😬
 
In episode 05 of I’m lost, so what? podcast, Cassandra gives a very real look at all the times she had to ‘start over’ and from zero - whether that’s from choosing her degree in college, moving abroad, reinventing herself, or reorganizing her business…
 
Cassandra talks about:
Her experiences starting over
How each time she did, it taught her something new about herself
The signs that it might be time to start over
And a few reminders if you are in the process of starting over
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
 
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
 
Deanne Vincent - https://www.deannevincent.com/
Episode 02, “3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/ 
Episode 04, “RIP to the me I learned to love” -
You Belong Her, Creative Hub & Studio in San Diego - https://www.youbelongsd.com/

RIP to the “me” I learned to love

How do you learn to love who you were and are becoming at the same time? 🖤
 
If you’ve ever experienced a large gap in ‘who you are’ and ‘who you want to be’ - this episode is for you. We’re getting existential and meta around identity deaths, grieving, and making space for all we are supposed to be!
 
In episode 04 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra shares her personal experience around ‘identity’ and realizing that who she was was no longer serving her.
 
DISCLAIMER: you may hear sniffles throughout the episode cause we’re getting emotional!
 
During this episode, you’ll hear about:
What is an identity death?
What happens when you need to move on from who you ‘were’ and learned to love?
How do you welcome this next iteration of yourself?
And the twilight zone where the magic happens
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
 
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
 
Cassandra’s IG post on ‘identity death’: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9iRqljiMN/ 
BetterHelp Link (get 1 week for free!): https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c097ae8efcccf713-1-01?utm_term=ref_v1_dd
Jolinda Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/coachjolinda/
Gieselle Allen Coaching: https://gieselleallen.com/
Episode 3 “You’re the brand/niche” is toxic AF: https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/

“You’re the brand/niche” is toxic AF

Are you the niche/brand? 👀
 
In the world of Creators, influencers, thought leaders, and personal brands - one trend is growing in popularity and that’s the “anti-niche” Creator. What does that mean? That you don’t have a niche, you ‘are’ the niche… or you ‘are’ your brand.
 
In episode 03 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra explores this concept with a critical and anti-capitalist lens and how being the ‘niche’ and ‘brand’ is actually toxic AF. You get to meet her alter-ego, “Sassy Cassie” who doesn’t hold back.
 
In this episode, Cassandra covers:
Her personal story of how she was the ‘brand’ and what happened
What she believes happens when you are the ‘niche’/’brand’
And questions (of course) to consider if you’re currently on this journey
 
If you are building a personal brand or want to position yourself as a thought leader, or need help to get your company or organization more visible - learn how to amplify your message, rally your community, and create inclusive, awesome content with the support of The Quirky Pineapple Studio. Learn more about our services here: https://thequirkypineapple.com/ 
 
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
 
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 
 
Additional resources mentioned in the episode and for Thought Leadership:
5 Biggest Social Media Trends in 2023 from Vanessa Lau: https://youtu.be/yuL4Ror87VU 
“Why Thought Leadership is Important and How to Establish It”: https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2022/07/08/why-thought-leadership-is-important-and-how-to-establish-it%ef%bf%bc/
“3 Thought Leadership Examples to Avoid Being a “Bro”: https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2022/08/10/3-thought-leadership-examples-to-avoid-being-a-bro%ef%bf%bc/
“LinkedIn vs. Instagram: Which Platform is Best for Thought Leadership?” https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2022/08/04/linkedin-vs-instagram-which-platform-is-best-for-thought-leadership-content%ef%bf%bc/
“How to Use Your Brand Message Strategy with Thought Leadership” https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2022/08/31/how-to-use-your-brand-message-strategy-with-thought-leadership/