Zero Percent Up

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What does it actually feel like to try to build a bigger life for yourself from zero? Zero Percent Up is an anonymous, real-time audio diary documenting the messy process of ambition, creativity, visibility, reinvention, internet culture, and becoming impossible to ignore. No polished retrospectives. No pretending I already know how the story ends. Just the real thing — week by week, while it’s still happening.

  1. Jul 26

    f**k optimization culture

    What starts as an episode about optimization culture turns into something much more honest. After a morning run sparks a realization about solving the right problems, a difficult phone call with my father forces a conversation about boundaries, protecting your energy, and why productivity advice often misses the point. Plus: YouTube growth updates, creator strategy, and why chasing the perfect routine won't fix the things that actually matter. Topics covered in this episode: optimization culture and productivity advicewhy self-improvement sometimes misses the real problembuilding better habits without obsessing over routinesmorning running and creating momentumperfectionism vs solving the actual issuedifficult relationships with parentssetting boundaries with familyconsidering no-contact with a parentprotecting your energy while building a creative careeremotional resilience during entrepreneurshipYouTube growth updatelong-form vs short-form content strategycreator burnoutbuilding a business in publiccreative ambition and self-trust Looking for extended show notes, bonus resources, episode transcripts, and so much more: check us out on substack. 🖤🐎✨

    f**k optimization culture

  2. Jul 19 ·  Bonus

    I Almost Quit YouTube This Week... Then My Channel BLEW UP.

    I almost quit youtube this week. I'm serious. And then, genuinely, overnight... everything changed. In this bonus episode I'm sharing the unexpected YouTube growth that happened while I wasn't even posting, how limiting beliefs nearly convinced me to give up, what my analytics actually revealed, and why evidence beats self-doubt every time. If you're building a creative business, growing a YouTube channel, or trying to trust the process, this one's for you. tldr: WHILE I WAS THINKING ABOUT QUITTING AND HAVING A FULL EXISTENCIAL SPIRAL--MY CHANNEL BECAME ALMOST ELIGIBLE TO MONOTIZE. like, literally overnight. how did I do it?! Topics Covered: surprise YouTube growth while taking a month-long breakcreative burnout and existential spiralsfeeling guilty for wanting a creative careerimposter syndromelimiting beliefs vs actual evidencehow analytics affected motivationbuilding a channel from zerofirst viral long-form videosbeing almost monetized on YouTube!why consistent effort compoundstrusting long-term creative projectsdocumenting progress in real timelearning to believe the data instead of negative self-talk Want access to the exclusive extended show notes, transcripts, extended accessibility features, and more?? The show's substack is the place to find it. 🖤

    I Almost Quit YouTube This Week... Then My Channel BLEW UP.

  3. Jul 12

    ACT ON SOMETHING | How to Change Your Life

    What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't fear—but waiting? This week, I'm reflecting on leaving my dream career, moving to a new city, and why I unexpectedly feel happier than I have in years. We talk about entrepreneurship, burnout, community, consumer culture, social media, and why taking imperfect action is more powerful than waiting for certainty. If you've been wondering how to change your life, this episode is an invitation to stop waiting. Act on something!! I dare you. xx -- Topics covered on this episode include: entrepreneurship, career change, burnout recovery, taking action, community building, purpose, creative work, manifestation, self-improvement, and changing your life. -- Need accessibility features, transcripts, or just want a little peak at the extended show notes? We've got you! All of that lives on substack.

    ACT ON SOMETHING | How to Change Your Life

  4. Jul 9

    The Morning After

    We all love a dramatic event. Obviously bitch. But what happens next? What's it like to actually live inside of one of those moments? In this episode get ready to pay witness live, bc we are waking up, the morning after taking one of the wildest leaps of faith in my life to date, and surveying the (honestly?) wreckage of my decisions. There's something about fertile soil coming from scorched earth.... right? Inside this episode: The strange calm that follows a leap of faithWaking up in a completely new lifeWhy I'm trying to stop looking for an escape hatchAction vs. overthinkingThe psychology of irreversible decisionsBuilding a creative life with imperfect certaintyMaking peace with backup plansRecovering from optimization cultureIdentity, reinvention, and being seenWhy I'm choosing authenticity over looking impressiveThe freedom that comes from letting others think what they want to think about you (ex: you're embarrassing) Thank you for listening! As always, extended show notes, bonuses, transcripts and extended accessibility options are available on substack. xx 🖤🍀

    The Morning After

  5. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    The Life I Want Wants Me Back 🐎🌠

    After a short publishing break, V returns with a bonus episode recorded on location during a major life transition. Reflecting on missed deadlines, perfectionism, and the difference between commitment and flawless execution, she explores the idea of bringing "someday" into the present. The episode follows a pivotal moment: choosing to let go of hard-earned stability in order to pursue an opportunity that could dramatically accelerate her creative future. Along the way, V unpacks fear, resilience, action, and the surprising realization that the life she's been dreaming about may be much closer than she ever imagined. It's an honest conversation about compressing timelines, trusting imperfect action, and discovering that the biggest breakthroughs often come not from certainty, but from simply continuing to walk toward the life you want. This week we're talking about: • Why perfectionism isn't the same thing as commitment• What happens when "someday" becomes right now• Letting go of hard-earned stability to make room for bigger opportunities• Why action quiets fear better than certainty ever will• Compressing long-term dreams into much shorter timelines• Learning to trust imperfect, resilient progress instead of flawless execution I'm recording this in real time, before I know exactly how everything unfolds. Think of it as a snapshot from the edge of a leap. If you've been waiting for permission to start before you feel ready, maybe this is it. — New episodes every week. Substack: behind-the-scenes writing, accessibility features, transcripts, and bonus essays. 💗

    The Life I Want Wants Me Back 🐎🌠

  6. Jun 15

    Burning the Boats - the dream via removing exit options

    This week, we're recording on location and standing at the edge of a major life transition. After months of planning, dreaming, and building in the background, I'm making a choice that removes some of my exit doors and commits me more fully to the creative life I'm trying to build. It's exciting. It's terrifying. And it feels a lot less glamorous than I imagined. We talk about going all in, closing the gap between who we want to be and how we actually spend our time, and the surprising peace that comes from stopping the daily debate and simply committing to the path. Plus: a small dating update, some reflections on momentum, and why I think the biggest obstacles in our lives might not be the ones in front of us—but the stories we've been carrying about what's possible. Here's to taking the next step. Accessibility: Need an episode transcript? Want access to the extended show notes? Both are available on the show substack page 🖤

    Burning the Boats - the dream via removing exit options

  7. Jun 8

    My Plan is Working, & I Feel Like Shit

    This week is a messy one. A short video unexpectedly takes off. The project starts showing real signs of life. A promising new crush enters the picture. A big transition is on the horizon. By all appearances, things are moving in the right direction. So why do I feel terrible? In this episode, I unpack a week of anxiety, self-sabotage, missed goals, strange media rabbit holes, unexpected eating disorder triggers, creative frustration, internet doom, and the uncomfortable realization that I might be much better at surviving bad situations than sustaining good ones. We talk about the pressure to stay informed in an age of constant catastrophe, the strange loneliness of pursuing work you actually care about, why criticism can linger long after you've stopped respecting the people who gave it, and what happens when success arrives before you've emotionally prepared for it. It's vulnerable. It's rambling. It's probably more honest than is advisable. But if you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by a life that is objectively improving, this one's for you. Thanks for being here. — V Accessibility: Detailed episode notes and transcripts for the episode are available on substack 💗

    My Plan is Working, & I Feel Like Shit

  8. May 23

    i will have 100K in 3 months. wanna know how?

    This week, I finally explain what this project actually is. We talk about: rebuilding after a public career collapsethe “dream job” that turned into golden handcuffsentrepreneurship, ambition, and being told to play smallwhy posting online felt genuinely terrifyingthe four-month creative stall before I startedcreator fear, social media growth, and short-form strategythe 3-month sprint I’m using to try to hit 100KAlso: I officially make a very audacious prediction for where this project will be by August. This is the most honest episode yet. Timestamps: 00:00 — What This Project Actually Is clarifying the show’s identitybranding, “corporate pink lesbian girlboss” aestheticdefining the podcast as an anonymous audio diary01:00 — Career Collapse + Rebuild Arc having the “dream job”public downfall and social falloutrebuilding life from zerorealizing traditional employment wasn’t aligned05:50 — Entrepreneurship + Playing Small “capital D Dream” vs socially acceptable dreamsentrepreneurship culture and discouragementwanting to build something meaningfulwomen/femmes/queer ambition being framed as selfish10:00 — Why Posting Online Felt Terrifying nervous-system panic around visibilityfeeling physically unsafe posting onlinethe four-month stall before starting12:00 — Unsupportive Relationships + Fear limiting beliefs from inner circlebreakup + social boundary shiftsneeding encouragement instead of amplified fear18:00 — The Creative Accountability Club weekly creator callsaccountability + momentumrealizing action mattered more than preparation20:00 — Why the Anonymous Project Exists wanting a real-time founder diaryfrustration with polished success storiesdocumenting the beginning honestlyanonymous podcast vs face-forward brand24:00 — Fear Dissolving Through Action posting consistently reducing fearfinding confidence through repetitionrealizing the project helps other people too25:00 — Shorts Strategy + First Growth adding short-form distributionfirst viral-ish clipsstrangers discovering the projectdislikes, unfollows, and growth spikes29:00 — Sustainable Creativity vs Sprinting creative accountability partner differencessustainable pace vs intense scalingdeciding to pursue aggressive growth32:00 — Platform Strategy Breakdown YouTube as the “crown jewel”TikTok algorithm thoughtsInstagram unexpectedly outperformingpromotional/distribution strategy37:00 — Recalibration + Emotional Slump burnout, procrastination, apartment/workflow reset“we rest, we don’t quit”listening to motivational creator podcasts39:00 — Compressing Timelines audacious goal-settingaggressive creator growth mindsetdeciding to fully commit41:00 — The 100K Goal Announcement publicly declaring the goal: 100K subscribers by August 21stcurrent metrics and starting pointbelief, experimentation, and momentum46:00 — Creator Systems + Boundaries avoiding Instagram DMsproduction schedulingweekly systems and structure49:00 — The 3-Month Growth Plan long-form as top priority2 long-form videos/week2 short-form posts/dayadditional promotional contentviral attempts + content pyramid57:00 — Carousel + Storytelling Strategy multi-format storytellingimage/text postsplatform-specific experimentation1:00:00+ — Scheduling + Creator Infrastructure Meta Business Suite chaosworkflow systemsscaling content production sustainably-ish lolThank you for listening!! accessibility: if you require a transcript of this episode, it is available on substack. Here for the super exclusive, super free (for now), super informative, super life changing show notes, HOTGIRL HOMEWORK, and general recommendations and bonus resources? also on substack xx okayyyyy, bye!🖤🪽

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What does it actually feel like to try to build a bigger life for yourself from zero? Zero Percent Up is an anonymous, real-time audio diary documenting the messy process of ambition, creativity, visibility, reinvention, internet culture, and becoming impossible to ignore. No polished retrospectives. No pretending I already know how the story ends. Just the real thing — week by week, while it’s still happening.

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    0%up studios, the single housewives network
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    2026
  • Episodes
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