Was that how you started, or did it just happen?
It honestly just happened.
That led into me responding to hate a lot.
Unless you settle, you’re never going to find it, which is not the case.
I’m living proof.
That’s how it started, and that led to people tagging me and starting to send me videos.
Now, here we are.
The rest is rock and roll history.
Or did you have to make your…
Were there any nerves about being that outspoken?
I’m an incredibly confrontational person, and I always have been.
Especially with disrespect, I do not do that.
Whether it’s in-person or virtual, I don’t take kindly to that.
I didn’t have to get used to it, really …
It was definitely something that I naturally would’ve done anyway, and it worked out.
Absolutely, [but] not in the way that I thought it ever would.
I talked about that with her.
I talked about that with Spencewuah, too.
That’s a joke, though, don’t do that.
That’s a joke.
Do as I say, not as I do.
I thought that was going to be my path, my journey.
I thought that was my purpose, but like I’ve said before, this is my true purpose.
This is truly what I was meant to do and be, career-wise.
I am so grateful that it happened to me.
My reaction is, “Why do you feel the need to ask me that?”
is what I always think because that’s a patriarchal value.
I keep thinking “shy,” but that’s not the word.
They should always be okay with whatever men say to them.
I want to know why that’s expected of me.
I’m a reactionary person.
Whether or not it’s positive or negative is not up to you.
What exactly did you expect to happen?
It’s always like, “Oh, well, it was a joke.”
Well, all I did was make jokes, so what’s the problem?
What’s the issue?
Okay, he’s over the age of 18.
That makes no sense.
“You put it out there then stand by it,” is what I always say.
They always make a run at switch the narrative on me.
Ask yourself that question.
These are all questions you should be … Why are you coming after me?
You never thought that you were ever going to get absolutely razzed by me.
You never thought that was going to happen.
Your freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.
How do you not spend your entire life just responding to them?
Yeah, my mentions are a cesspool.
It is truly a garbage dump in there.
I go through it.
At this point, I basically prioritize men that I feel like need it more.
I’m like, “This one’s low-hanging fruit.
He doesn’t really need my attention.
This one isn’t, so I’m going to pick this one.”
They’re cyclical, they truly recycle the same thing over and over again.
It’s a different face saying it.
If I do, it’s because I thought of a funny joke.
It really depends, but I’m definitely a lot more selective now, that’s for sure.
Is it discouraging seeing how many people are saying stuff like that on a regular basis?
I’ve been exposed to the darkest corners of TikTok.
It’s truly vile.
Some stuff I will never talk about because it’s too triggering.
It’s honestly terrifying and really sad, to be real.
My platform is a place where people can feel empowered and feel strong and feel confident.
There are some things I’ll never put on my platform because it’s too dark and awful.
All the people that truly love me and my content.
I was like, “Oh, thank you.”
I was like, “Oh, damn.
Well, congrats, I hope.”
She got emotional, but she was telling me that he was really abusive and toxic towards her.
Watching my content gave her the courage and the strength to leave him.
I was like, “Do you want to make me cry in the Yard House?
That’s not fair.”
People send me messages like that every single day.
I get thousands of messages like that every single day and they inspire me.
It’s really wonderful seeing how my content has made such an impact on people.
How Drew’s adapted to hosting her podcast
You’re also making a podcast.
What has it been like switching to that longer form?
TikTok is very short videos.
What is it like coming into 45 minutes or whatever of a podcast?
Honestly, it’s been a very natural progression, which I’m happy about.
I absolutely adore filming my show.
I love filming my show.
The crew that I have is incredible.
The guests I’ve had so far and are to come have all been so amazing.
It’s been very fun and very easy.
It feels like the jokes aren’t hitting when you’re saying them, but they are.
I had to adjust to that a little bit and my guests noticed that, too.
They’re like, “Oh, man, is this thing on?”
when you make jokes.
I truly could make conversation for four people.
No one’s talking, but me.
I’m grateful that someone gave me a bigger stage to be able to spread my nonsense, honestly.
I love making jokes.
I love talking forever.
The fact that they’re super supportive of me doing that on a show is just incredible.
So it’s been amazing.
I just signed into a season two, which is so exciting.
So I’m just very grateful for the opportunity and so excited to film every time.
Yeah, it’s been really great.
I’ve talked about … astrology with Tefi, which was so fun.
I had an episode drop yesterday with Emily Uribe, [and] we talked about women in Hollywood.
Emily is so smart and well-versed, especially when it comes to women in film.
It was such a great conversation and so funny.
Every single person I’ve had on, it’s been amazing.
It’s been so fun to talk about everything.
All the topics in the world, we’re open to all of them, honestly.
