Over on Failing with Friends this week, JVN and I get into relationship therapy and the perfect length of shorts on a man. To hear JVN tackling your failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content

Jonathan Van Ness, one fifth of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye,  three-times New York Times bestseller, podcaster, business magnate and all-round icon is on the pod this week. JVN joins us to talk about TV show cancellations, almost getting cancelled, business failures and learning that validation is an inside job. Plus: the Queer Eye makeover they still regret. And: what would JVN do to Donald Trump's hair?

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✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Intro

01:40 Journey to Fame

02:23 Struggles with Self-Acceptance

06:02 The Floater Story and Podcasting

08:54 Marriage and Personal Growth

10:22 Queer Eye and Cultural Impact

14:01 Challenges in Trump's America

25:09 Navigating Business Challenges

25:15 The Overwhelming Process of Fundraising

25:56 Learning the Business Side

26:14 Facing Bankruptcy and Finding a New Partner

27:25 The Stress of Transition

28:18 Lessons in Business Growth

31:16 Dealing with Media and Public Perception

33:52 Reflections and Moving Forward

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