Today, I talk to Alex Cooper. Alex is the creator, host, and executive producer of the hugely successful podcast and brand Call Her Daddy, which amasses millions of listeners per episode and frequently tops Podcast charts. In 2018, Alex began to blaze a path through the podcasting medium that had never before existed: a space where women were encouraged, empowered, and emboldened to share their unapologetic stories and truths. Now one of the most listened to female podcasters in the world, Alex continues to break all boundaries by shattering stigmas and stomping on misogyny, all while keeping mental health and personal empowerment at the forefront. Her thought-provoking conversations are meticulously designed to explore wide-ranging topics such as life experiences, culture, health, relationships, and more, all through her lens of comedy and extreme candor. To the millions of devoted gen-z and millennial listeners (“The Daddy Gang”) the Call Her Daddy brand represents a new set of values and standards, with many quotes and phrases permeating pop-culture vernacular. In addition, the Boston-bred entrepreneur has a successful merchandise line, as well as several exciting business endeavors in the pipeline. Alex bravely shares how she suffered through constant bullying in her younger years and the trauma she still carries because of it, the pain of feeling uncomfortable with your body, and how creating content has helped her find calmness, peace, and purpose. We talk about how gender equality remains a delicate subject, how women can help other women through various programs and campaigns, and how self respect is one of the things we owe to ourselves. We also discuss how social media can heavily influence our thoughts and actions, how to set boundaries with it and for yourself, and why finding the right partner plays a big role in our success. Throughout the conversation, we learn that despite the many challenges we’ve faced and will face in the future, there’s no other way but to keep moving forward. Having the will to do so will help mold us to become a better version of ourselves. What We Discuss: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:56 What was your favorite thing about Italy? 00:06:33 “I turned to making content as an escape.” 00:18:01 We all go through similar experiences 00:20:07 “I’m the same person…” 00:25:54 The trauma of being bullied 00:32:04 We are not equal to men? 00:38:18 You can be mindful and determined 00:43:32 What is your relationship with respect? 00:55:20 Taking the show to a different level 01:00:23 It’s okay if you don’t know things 01:05:46 Dealing with hate comments 01:12:34 When people assume you’re a bad friend 01:23:54 Respecting the privacy of your partner 01:30:55 What are you looking for in a partner? 01:36:45 TheManySidesOfYou 01:42:25 Alex on Fast Five