My favorite Gen-Z expert, Carrie Berk, whom I’ve known since my "Kim of Queens” days, is on the show this week! She got “internet famous” early in her life and she’s here to tell us the good, the bad and the ugly about what it’s like to find overnight success so young.  Carrie spills the tea on confidently living for what she loves doing, why she became a mental health and anti-bullying advocate, and get ready for laughs as she shares the dating stories that inspiring her latest book, "My Real-Life Rom-Com." Stick around for a surprise at the end, Carrie’s own Sex and the City dream came true! Tune in for inspiration and discover the audacity to chase your dreams! This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: “When everything else in your world feels like it's spiraling out of control, whether that's through social media hate or the mental health struggle, anxiety, just return to center and return to what you're passionate about and what you love. And that'll bring you home.” – Carrie Berk   In this episode: How to focus and achieve your dreams Social media influencer reality and Carrie’s bullying experiences What boosts Carrie's confidence Modern dating and Carrie’s dating disaster stories COVID's impact on young adult mental health Carrie Berk, a dynamic twenty-year-old, is a leading figure in social media, journalism, and literature. With a massive online presence and millions of followers, she's a sought-after content creator and influencer. As a bestselling children's book author, her acclaimed series includes "Peace, Love and Cupcakes" and "Fashion Academy." Berk excels in journalism, contributing to publications like the New York Post. Her solo debut book, “My Real-Life Rom-Com,” released on September 19, 2023, solidifies her multifaceted influence. Passionate about anti-bullying and mental health awareness, Carrie Berk's impact extends beyond her impressive digital presence. New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Thursday. Join the waitlist: Collecting Confidence Course. Order my book: Collecting Confidence. Check out my channel on QVC+ for full video episodes. Connect with Carrie Berk: Buy her book: My Real-Life Rom-Com Website Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube   Connect with Me: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Website Sponsors: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show! Head to http://www.betterhelp.com/gravel today to get 10% off your first month! Thank you to Factor for sponsoring the show! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/kim50 and use code kim50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices