“I no longer need to ask my husband for money.” (Alexia Delarosa‪)‬ The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink

I'm so excited to be joined by social media star, Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa), on this week's episode of the podcast. Lex considers herself a full-time stay-at-home mom but she has also found incredible success cultivating a following online as she shares glimpses into the beauty of motherhood and homemaking. Her journey from a simple bread-making video to becoming a viral sensation is a testament to the power of authenticity and humor in the content creation space. This isn't your average tale of a "trad wife" – it's an insightful look at how personal choices carve out unique family dynamics, with Alexia’s warm narrative leading the way. While Alexia and I bonded over the discomfort of being asked about our salaries on live television, she didn't shy away from discussing the often taboo topic of money, sharing her business’s revenue and how much she charges for brand partnerships. Finally, we waded through the evolving perceptions of gender roles and financial independence as she detailed the shift within her own marriage. She spoke candidly about the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom and a full-time content creator, juggling parenting and her professional life without losing sight of her needs and aspirations. Her story is a wonderful example for those balancing family and Internet fame, illustrating the changing landscape of digital media and gender expectations.

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00:00:00 - 00:04:52 intro
00:04:52 - 00:07:05 growing up
00:07:05 - 00:08:25 being categorized as a “trad wife”
00:08:25 - 00:11:22 the rise to social media fame
00:11:22 - 00:13:50 Lex’s signature head tilt
00:13:50 - 00:20:56 the negativity that comes with viral videos
00:20:56 - 00:21:58 Omaha Steaks
00:21:58 - 00:25:01 TikTok vs. Instagram
00:25:01 - 00:31:56 compensation  as a content creator
00:31:56 - 00:36:35 discomfort with talking about money
00:36:35 - 00:38:05 gross revenue in the past year
00:38:05 - 00:39:30 StoryWorth
00:39:30 - 00:43:12 being a SAHM, childcare, and homeschooling
00:43:12 - 00:53:51 division of labor and financial responsibilities
00:53:51 - 01:01:05 experience on The Tamron Hall Show
01:01:05 - 01:01:46 future goals
01:01:46 - 01:02:44 outro

Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX 

To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. 

I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. 

Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod 

Find Lucie here: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/Luciebfink 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink 

Website: https://luciefink.com/ 

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