In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with model, entrepreneur, and content creator Emily DiDonato to explore the joy of trying new things, no matter how imperfectly. Emily shares the story of being discovered at a mall as a teenager, stepping into a whirlwind modeling career, and eventually finding her creative spark in content creation.

We dive into how Emily channels any flickers of comparison into motivation, why she’s never been competitive or jealous, and how motherhood has redefined her version of “balance” (hint: there isn’t any!). Emily opens up about the weekly “admin meetings” she and her husband use to keep their busy lives in sync, and why she believes there’s magic in being a beginner. From career pivots to personal growth, Emily’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: it’s fun to try, it’s fun to fail, and the learning process is where the real reward lies. This episode will leave you feeling braver about starting, more forgiving of the messy middle, and reminded that the courage to try, again and again, is what truly shapes a fulfilled life.

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@didonatoemily?lang=en 

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👉Related Links:

NYFW 2019 vlog: https://youtu.be/eVLdfF_4n8k

Drunk GRWM: https://youtu.be/vtEL61OUvHg

Emily Collab: https://youtu.be/NoobVS82bj8

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What we talked about: 

0:50 - Valeria’s recent trip to New York

1:30 - Creator Method Summit

3:46 - Introducing Emily DiDonato

6:06 - Start of interview

6:14 -  Valeria and Emily’s friendship history

8:59 - Emily’s start in modeling

12:23 - Emily’s evolution to content creation

18:02 - “That creative outlet lit a flame for me”

18:51 - Starting on instagram and moving to YouTube

19:54 - Using comparison to push herself

21:11 - Being overwhelmed and needing help

24:45 - Spiritual challenges

26:16 - “There is no balance as a mom” 

29:01 - Emily and her husband’s weekly admin meeting

31:21 - Emily on trying anything and everything

33:28 - “It’s fun to suck”

35:17 - On being vulnerable online

36:53 - Navigating negativity online

38:48 - Audience Q&A

39:29 - Who are the people behind you who help you get it all done?

41:08 - What days are you slumming it and what days are you in full glam?

42:43 - Advice to the younger generation on body image and confidence

44:28 - Things she would do differently when starting a business

46:38 - Knowing which hobbies and interests are worth pursuing

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