Ep 62: Colleen Broomall, Founder YSBnow & Former Child Actor

What does a former child actor and pop culture expert have to say about fame, social media, and the entertainment industry? A lot!

My guest Colleen Broomall grew up as a child actor on As the World Turns, and has worked in celebrity journalism since the age of 18, including a full time gig as the East Coast correspondent of Tiger Beat, and editor-in-chief at Popstar Magazine. She founded You’re So Beautiful Now, a digital platform for teens, in 2015. She’s been featured in both Forbes and Amy Pohler’s Smart Girls.

We discussed her experience as a child actor, social media, pop culture, fame, and much more. Join us!

Some of my favorite quotes:

• “If everything fell into my lap immediately, I would not be where I am.”
• “Just follow what makes you happy, don’t think about what everyone is going to think.”
• Know what you want, and be willing to put the work in to do it.”
• “It’s really important not to compare your journey or yourself with other peoples’.”
• “Fame is so fleeting. You can’t define your worth and yourself by fame.”
• “If you’re chasing after fame, you’re chasing the wrong thing.”
• “Read a lot. Work really hard. And don’t put a timeline on yourself.”
• There are so many different ways to be in the industry. And they don’t all involve being on camera.”
• Give yourself time, and have patience. There’s no right or wrong way. It’s about trial and error, and deciding what’s right for you.”
• “Your favorite celebrity? Their parents get divorced. They deal with anxiety. You’re not alone.”
• “You’re amazing. And you’re beautiful for who you are. Right now.”

Follow Colleen and YSBnow here:

Website: http://www.ysbnow.com/en/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysbnow/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YSBnow

YouTube: YouTube.com/ysbnow

Colleen’s Instagram: @colleenbroomall