I'm so excited to be joined by social media star, Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa), on this week's episode of the podcast. Lex considers herself a full-time stay-at-home mom but she has also found incredible success cultivating a following online as she shares glimpses into the beauty of motherhood and homemaking. Her journey from a simple bread-making video to becoming a viral sensation is a testament to the power of authenticity and humor in the content creation space. This isn't your average tale of a "trad wife" – it's an insightful look at how personal choices carve out unique family dynamics, with Alexia’s warm narrative leading the way. While Alexia and I bonded over the discomfort of being asked about our salaries on live television, she didn't shy away from discussing the often taboo topic of money, sharing her business’s revenue and how much she charges for brand partnerships. Finally, we waded through the evolving perceptions of gender roles and financial independence as she detailed the shift within her own marriage. She spoke candidly about the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom and a full-time content creator, juggling parenting and her professional life without losing sight of her needs and aspirations. Her story is a wonderful example for those balancing family and Internet fame, illustrating the changing landscape of digital media and gender expectations.Sponsors:Omaha Steaks - go to omahasteaks.com and use promo code LUCIE at checkout for exclusive savings on Father’s Day gift packages. Storyworth - save $10 on your first purchase when you go to storyworth.com/REALSTUFF 00:00:00 - 00:04:52 intro00:04:52 - 00:07:05 growing up00:07:05 - 00:08:25 being categorized as a “trad wife”00:08:25 - 00:11:22 the rise to social media fame00:11:22 - 00:13:50 Lex’s signature head tilt00:13:50 - 00:20:56 the negativity that comes with viral videos00:20:56 - 00:21:58 Omaha Steaks00:21:58 - 00:25:01 TikTok vs. Instagram00:25:01 - 00:31:56 compensation  as a content creator00:31:56 - 00:36:35 discomfort with talking about money00:36:35 - 00:38:05 gross revenue in the past year00:38:05 - 00:39:30 StoryWorth00:39:30 - 00:43:12 being a SAHM, childcare, and homeschooling00:43:12 - 00:53:51 division of labor and financial responsibilities00:53:51 - 01:01:05 experience on The Tamron Hall Show01:01:05 - 01:01:46 future goals01:01:46 - 01:02:44 outroWatch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/Luciebfink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink Website: https://luciefink.com/ Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.