From being bullied to becoming the OG influencer, Violet Benson shares how your perspective can be your superpower. Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff. Connect with Violet Benson at @violetbenson Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Thank you to our partners this week: SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Bras at https://www.SKIMS.com. Now available in 62 sizes (30A - 46H). Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75! If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select MEAN GIRL in the dropdown menu that follows. Athena Club: Head over to https://www.AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get 20% off your purchase with code MEANGIRL at checkout. ZocDoc: Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/MEANGIRL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Confidence and Self-Love Journey 00:03:58 - Survival without Water and Food 00:08:13 - Moving to America and Skims Bras 00:12:19 - Adjusting to a new country and career aspirations 00:16:39 - Challenges in the Workplace 00:20:47 - Bullying in the Workplace 00:24:48 - Feeling Stuck and Depressed 00:29:05 - Childhood Coping Mechanisms 00:33:24 - Creating an Alter Ego 00:37:26 - Gaining Celebrity Followers through Memes 00:41:27 - Taking a Leap of Faith 00:45:42 - Becoming the "it" girl 00:49:47 - Finding Authentic Self 00:53:53 - Believing in Yourself 00:57:49 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Opinions of Others 01:01:38 - Learning from Failure and Not Being Defined by Others 01:05:47 - Stay Connected with Us Edited & Produced by: Shane Danahy www.instagram.com/shanedanahy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices