Tess Mon Pere joins the Digital Social Hour podcast to share her inspiring journey from LA influencer to Nashville musician. In this episode, Tess opens up about her transition to focusing 100% on music, her experiences with LA’s influencer culture, and finding a new sense of community in Nashville. She talks about recording new music, navigating the challenges of independent artistry, and the exciting Music City Set Sail cruise she’ll soon be part of. Tess also reflects on the differences between LA and Nashville nightlife, her passion for creativity, and her aspirations both as a musician and future mom. 📘 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 😂 Why Tess thinks she’d be the funniest villain on reality TV ✈️ How motion sickness shaped her travel fears 🚫 What really happens in LA’s influencer nightlife scene 🐶 How dog custody agreements even work 😬 The REAL side effects of acne medication nobody talks about 💨 Why so many creators leave LA for Nashville 👶 Why wanting kids is controversial in certain cities 🙌 How Southern culture changed her perspective on life 🎵 What it takes to release music independently 💭 How environment affects mental health more than you think CHAPTERS 00:00 – Tess would be the easiest villain on Naked & Afraid 00:44 – True crime gym paranoia & sad girl music phase 02:30 – Cruise fears, motion sickness & Spirit Airlines chaos 04:52 – How LA influencer life rewired her brain 06:45 – Nashville vs LA: real people vs follower culture 08:58 – Dog custody agreements & insane hamster stories 12:40 – Anxiety, acne medication panic attacks & Celsius withdrawals 15:21 – Being bullied for wanting kids & being Christian in LA 18:03 – Cancel culture, haters & pandemic-era craziness 20:32 – LA nightlife is the worst in the country (literally) 23:10 – Flat earth debates, Amish obsession & escaping LA 26:02 – The cost of being an independent musician 28:55 – Wrapping up & where to find Tess 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Tess Mon Pere - https://www.instagram.com/tessmonpere/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RGHeH57fIxzzYOVDsxW7l https://www.tiktok.com/@tessmonpere 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 KEYWORDS tess mon pair podcast, tess mon pair interview, la influencer life, nashville vs la, naked and afraid funny story, dog custody story, panic attacks acne medication, spirit airlines bankruptcy, la nightlife exposed, partyfull app See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.