Celeste Barber on Body Image, Imposter Syndrome & her Janet Jackson Obsession

Celeste Barber on Comedy, Body Image, ADHD and Standing Up to Bullies | How To Fail with Elizabeth Day Celeste Barber’s Instagram parodies of fashion and beauty culture are equal parts hilarious and revolutionary — helping millions of women embrace their bodies and push back against impossible standards. (She’s also been blocked by a few celebs along the way. Lol.) What started in 2015 as a side hustle for a jobbing actor became a global phenomenon. With nearly 10 million followers, fans like Reese Witherspoon, Chelsea Handler, and even Tom Ford have taken notice — and in Ford’s case, hired her for a campaign. In this candid conversation, we unpack imposter syndrome, ADHD, standing up to bullies, and yes... her undying love for Janet Jackson. For me personally, Celeste has been a huge part of my feminist awakening — and this chat shows exactly why. 00:00 Intro 01:54 Journey to Fame 04:30 The Tom Ford Campaign 05:47 Creating Relatable Instagram Content 14:25 Challenges of ADHD 17:57 Touring and Family Life 20:34 The Importance of Purpose and Resilience 27:47 Self-Hatred and Imposter Syndrome 28:32 Failing to Fit In 30:10 Family Dynamics and Meeting Her Husband 33:39 Being a Stepparent 36:55 Raising Sons as Feminists 40:04 The Janet Jackson Obsession 41:03 Meeting Janet Jackson 48:37 Final Thoughts and Listener Questions In our subscriber-exclusive series Failing With Friends, Celeste and Elizabeth also answer audience questions on heartbreak, emotional recovery, and rebuilding after rock bottom. Subscribe here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#... Listen to the full episode now and subscribe for more honest conversations about success, failure, and what we learn in between. Have your own story of failure to share? Visit howtofailpod.com to get in touch. A Sony Music Entertainment and Elizabeth Day Production. #CelesteBarber #HowToFail #ElizabethDay #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast #MentalHealth #ADHD #ImposterSyndrome #NarcissisticAbuse #InstagramComedy #PodcastInterview #SonyMusicPodcasts Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Follow us on 🎙️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtofailpo... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtofailpod?...