In this episode of UnPHLtered, Alanna welcomes Brooke Kelly, a fellow Jersey Shore queen, social media personality, and house music fanatic! The two dive into their shared South Jersey roots, growing up near the beach, and so much more. They cover the unexpected realities of content creation, why authenticity is everything, and what it’s like trying to balance a full-time job while pursuing social media. Brooke gets real about the highs and lows of building a personal brand, navigating hate comments, going viral, and staying true to herself through it all. And of course, she lives for the DJ booth. From her college-era house music obsession to her current love for AC club nights, Brooke is fully in her element behind the decks. Alanna is already planning their first DJ night together in Atlantic City… and we will all want to be there.
You can follow along with Brooke and all of her insanely cool journeys @brookekellly on Tik Tok and Instagram!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Brooke Kelly
00:21 Jersey Shore Girls
03:14 The DJ Booth Experience
09:17 Brooke's Journey into House Music
18:44 Brooke Kelly Introduction
23:48 Connecting Through Shared Experiences
28:02 Navigating Social Media Backlash
31:19 The Surprising Nature of Content Creation
38:44 Pursuing Reality TV
52:29 The Distinct Vibes of South Jersey
54:12 Supportive Boyfriends
01:01:51 Embracing Authenticity in Content Creation
01:06:13 Opportunities in the Influencer Space
01:12:09 Outro