Lydia Millen: The Inside Story
With over 3 million followers, Lydia Millen has been blogging for over a decade.
She very rarely does interviews, so I wanted to sit down with Lydia to get some insight into the woman behind the handle and dig into her life, her career & the criticism she's faced. She really opens up.
Lydia's book Evergreen was published in October by Orion.
Thank you for watching!
CHAPTERS
0:00: Trailer
1:14: Intro
4:05: What Lydia's childhood was like
6:05: How Lydia's upbringing shaped her aspirations
7:40: Why Lydia moved in with her grandmother
9:30: Lydia's summers in Ibiza
12:30: Where her enjoyment of making money came from
14:00: Where Lydia's blogging journey started
16:20: How Lydia's audience grew
19:37: Why she chose luxury
24:15: Personal change v online change
30:50: The risks of sharing so much online
34:05: Publicly getting things wrong
35:50: Does Lydia have an online persona?
38:24: What does Lydia's daily routine actually look like
42:37: What Lydia thinks of cancel culture
45:30: Her controversies online
50:50: Failing in public with Glo by Lydia
54:10: What Lydia learnt from that experience
55:23: Would she do it all again?
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She says a lot without actually saying anything - we haven’t really learnt anything new she didn’t address anything
Agree! She would be a great politician..
Lydia needs to be and show who she really is.I don't hate her as a person;but she is a combination of a few female KZheadrs,who she fail to acknowledge and give credits to!!This image,that she portrays is fake!!
Maybe that's the beauty of life - that we are all different. I personally took a lot from that conversation.
@@leilariley936 Actually, she doesn't have to do anything. She owes nothing to anyone coming here in a hope - not to get to know her - but to hear her struggling with questions about drama and tea about her, confirming their opinion on her. Of course she will respond in a manner that won't harm her any further. Whoever comes from the healthy place and is aware of how vile her hate community is, wouldn't expect her to say anything that would make her even more vulnerable and open to attacks. Internet is endless when it comes to choices of who we want to follow and like. She is who she is. Owing nothing to anyone. Needles to point the obvious - the moment she doesn't do it for someone, they can move on to creator who does. It's that simple.
@@blueice011 Absolutely! Haters are going to Hate. The Grinch lives in a few unhappy souls.....why don't we wish them well and hope they can move on...Hostility is so out of fashion.....❤
She’s answering everything like she’s Rishi Sunak!
I eagerly anticipated this podcast episode, hoping to bridge the gap and understand Lydia better through context. Regrettably, the interview lacked depth, offering no substantial information or exploration of topics. The episode left me disappointed as it only hinted at things without delving into specifics or naming them by name
It felt like a positive spin on everything, how a politician talks, but says nothing. Perhaps this is wise, not to be vulnerable, but I would’ve been open to understanding Lydia more, instead, it leaves things feeling more contrived. I see some people enjoyed and some people disliked.. I can’t sit through more than the first 11 mins because it’s like I’m being “sold” to.
Totally agree.
Totally agree as well, I am a longtime follower and was looking forward to seeing a different side of her. Lots of pauses leads me to believe there was not much prep involved? Lack of depth is the best way to put it I think!
i dont have problem with change, I have a problem with lack of authenticity. She is just not sincere.
Nothing about Lydia is REAL!!!She is ,and will always be a pretender!!I honestly don't think she recognise who she is anymore!!
Seriously? She was on the verge of tears about half a dozen times in this interview, she couldn’t have been more authentic, but kept it together and stayed poised. People will only see what they want to see I suppose .
Yes the gut dont lie
Went into this very open minded, I'd watched some of her videos a really long time ago but she was never a Vlogger I subscribed to. I was therefore unaware of all the drama surrounding her...but to be honest i'm 20min in and bored. She doesn't come across as someone who is actually opening up. It feels inauthentic and spoken through brand image rather than an actual human with a life that's shaped her. Grace asks questions that would allow her to open up and create a connection but the response always feels very surface. As someone said in the comments she would make a good politician or crisis PR person...spinning any question as a chance to present what she wants to be true and rarely what actually is.
If she didn't say anything, how did she manage to spin things and to present them differently than they actually are? People came here with preconceptions of who she is, most of them from her insanely toxic hate community, with desire to grasp on anything that can be used against her. She knows that. And she is entitled to protect herself. She said quite enough, she just didn't make herself vulnerable in a way some would wished and came for.
@@blueice011You are literally in everyone’s comment are you her personal friend or something… relax let people say what they want to say
I have mixed opinions on her I use to love her but gone off her in recent years and I know that's the same for a lot of people I have no hate for her as I still lover her style ect but I think She needs to be interviewed by piers Morgan so we can get some raw & brutal questions and answers! this is a very glossed over interview almost like she knew the questions before hand so she could construct the perfect answer!
Sorry this was boring, very contrived, not much knowledge shared and talking like it’s ground breaking stuff, yet it’s hardly interesting. Totally felt like she was trying to control her image. Yet it had no substance or wisdom
Yeah, no meat for hate watchers. Too bad.
I have watched her periodically for about 4 years. She is very pretty and it is fun to watch someone that attractive. But what she reveals does seem staged and nor genuine. Even the dogs, cat, chickens, the riding come off as props rather than genuine parts of her life. That’s how it SEEMS to me which may or may not be true. Like she can’t forget herself but is always aware of herself. I’d be interested how she thinks of her vlogs. That said, I do enjoy seeing her in small doses.
The ..lettuce she claimed to be picking back in spring, probably last year, looked like it had just come from Waitrose.
All I notice is her nose, very pretty? Nah
I genuinely enjoyed her Vlogs when I first stumbled upon her in 2020. I unsubscribed because she began to seem really fake to me. I think she wants to be different from all the other influncers and it just did not land well-- authentic... She went down this old money path... Dresses everyday for the garden... Who does that??? She's young too... I'm a 50 year old woman... and thought she's trying too hard to stand out... The content was not just for me. gorgeous woman, beautiful home... Love Ali...Be yourself!
Victoria Magrath and Tamara Kalinic are my favorites...
@@nwms5597 I’m over fifty too and can see it for what it is…marketing…like a fashion magazine selling an image….have you seen Middleageminx now that’s just her life ….as it is..same with Leonora Smee who does promote stuff but …that is her job..so it’s more palatable.
I feel like we literally didn’t learn anything new about her???
The way she avoids eye contact when answering certain questions (ie the more probing ones) but is able to have eye contact when answering easy questions (talking about her routine was a prime example) - (BUT actually note how eye contact dropped when she was making up a schedule….🤔) leads me to agree with those saying she’s not very genuine and her answers seem really cotrived and surface both in style and substance
OR people don't like making eye contact during a difficult question...
@@stephaniewaight2752 Not "or"! People do it PRECISELY because the question/issue is DIFFICULT and they cannot face it!!!
Maybe she generally doesn’t feel overly comfortable around the interviewer … in fairness she gives a very blank look on her face half the time. I think Lydia did a beautiful job
1 hour of nothing , emptiness nothing gained … sorry
This is very strange. This really is not how Lydia usually talks. She sounds very contrived and unnatural here. Sounds like she's reading it all out. Bit like her 'Evergreen' book.
I found this to be a really boring podcast and learnt nothing new about Lydia. The interview lacked substance and Lydia provided politician style answers to the questions. I can see why she doesn't do interviews very often...
I totally agree with you. Especially asking her about her routine, seriously ? Lydia’s videos are about her routine!
This honestly felt very boring and like she didn’t actually share anything authentic?
It's all about how genuine you are. Sometimes, Lydia just waffles in order to create a video as long as possible. Therefore, more money. It feels like an act.
She comes from humble beginnings and is now living a comfortable life..She's worked hard and deserves all her success and the hate comes from jealousy and her old fans not evolving with her. That's a sign of their own insecurities. I really enjoy her content and her bougie environment is great escapism. I wish her continued success.Hugs from Australia.
Now do an interview with Nicky Lazou !!!
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Lydia was my favorite KZheadr for many years, I’m guilty of being one of the people who fell off once she moved into her new house. I found the content became less relatable, I couldn’t connect with the super fancy way of dressing or gardening as those aren’t parts of my life. Maybe one day I’ll reconnect with Lydia content, this interview was lovely.
Loved the interview but I definitely agree with you on this! after she moved into the new house I just fell out of love her, became less relatable & trying to be 'old money' 'country girl' and she's not! i have no hate for her I still love her style but she's changed a lot and I just don't enjoy her content anymore & the final straw for me was when she made a tick tock saying her heating is broken & she's checking into the savoy! I thought that was bang out of order when there are house holds that can't even afford to put there heating on! I hope some day I enjoy her content again x
I will never understand WHY any creator should be RELATEBLE? Why this person should meet YOUR standards? I live in a small apartment and I don’t like gardening that much, but still enjoy her content. When someone is richer than me or have bigger house or different lifestyle it still can be interesting to watch and I can support her…. I don’t understand this narrow point of view. Sorry
@@magdalenacwizyk1605It's not about "meeting" or "not meeting" mine or anyone's standards, it's about what I want to occupy my headspace at any point in time. Relatable means the creator is showcasing something that adds value to my life. I have no interest in gardening or having a super fancy closet (it literally doesn't match my lifestyle, no matter how much money I have). I'd rather watch something that will add richness to my life. Gardening does not do that for me, at this point in my life. Maybe one day, definitely not now. I can support her, but also not watch her content as it doesn't add much to my life at the moment. I'd much rather watch someone who wears similar things that I might, or has similar hobbies. Like Grace for example -- she talks about business, I like business, so that adds value to me. Don't really get what's narrow about that, where the alternative is being bored and disengaged😄
I am watching Lyds since she started the chanel, long time ago. I don't understand people, we all evolved, or our situation changed all over the years so does she. Her interest, her personality, her lifestyle its normal to change all over the years. I still really love her, sometimes I don't really watch her content for months, because I am busy with my own life but than I just start over again and I still find the vibe like old days. I am really happy for her success!
People change over the years yes, but they don’t tend to change into a completely new ACCENT to try and pretend like they are part of some fancy class. It’s creepy.
Totally agree with your points👏🏼.
but here’s what Lydia will never understand at 44mins. You’re not a child, you’re over 30 years old and the things you’ve done (her glo rip off brand, the savoy, her hair debacle) have HURT PEOPLE. and she neeeeeveeeerrrr takes ownership. even here
she really needs to learn impact versus intent
I agree. I saw a video on Rebecca Kelly's channel about what she did to the hairdresser. It's called "The real me | Lydia Elise Millen."
What is the Savoy story?
I stopped watching her videos about 3 years ago because I found her annoying but her husband very likeable. Probably because he is self aware and has a professional approach. Looks like I’ve missed a lot, will have to do a catchup today!
@@franciscamery5280 basically in an ad for the savoy on tiktok she said she was going to the savoy (a 5 star mega luxury hotel) because they had no hot water or their hot water broke (something to that effect) while so many people were literally freezing to death in their homes because they could not afford the heating bill or hot water
She is well spoken and beautiful and i think her own genuine personal style is lovely. However, I think she is really missing the mark as to why she was not received as well by her audience around the time she moved to her country house. It was the characature like persona she adopted when she moved i.e "boot room and harvesting herbs." Whilst rebranding cheep rubbish from Ali express and selling it at a premium price whilst they spend the proceeds on designer gear. People are generally happy to see people succeed and I was happy for Lydia's success but I unsubscribed as I no longer found her sincere.
I agree 100%. I was a long-time follower, and then it just became inauthentic and fake. Not relatable or inspirational due to the forced nature of the content. X
I couldn't agree more, I miss MK Lydia who would clean her flat and double up for mascara. When she moved, she started to cos play to this horse girl from a stately home vibez. I had to unfollow back 2020.
Lydia was a joy to watch years ago, before she moved into her current home. She was funny, self-deprecating, genuine, and totally herself. I think she had a great sense of style that was uniquely her own. She was beautiful and comfortable in her own skin, and I enjoyed every minute of her vlogs. Flash forward 6 years and I see a totally different person. To me, it’s been a very sad process watching her lose herself. We all change and grow over time, but I don’t view the changes I see in Lydia as being normal or healthy. I see a horribly insecure woman who is trying very hard to be seen in a certain way. I think her accent, the clothes she wears, the “interests” she talks about, and her projected lifestyle are all to appear wealthy and refined. In trying so hard to force it, she’s abandoned most of the authentically likable and interesting parts of personality. I chose not to watch her very often (maybe once or twice a year) and it leaves me feeling sorry for her. How I would’ve loved to have seen the real Lydia change and age authentically. I think she would be absolutely killing it. 😢
She has spoken about being kind to each other and can't understand how mean people can be but, verbally abused a heavily pregnant woman and tried to make out she was the victim.. Practice what you preach about being kind and respectful to others.. I find her and other influencers, self centered.. They don't really care about the audience, only the money they earn from people watching their self indulgence..
God this was painful to watch, so much gushing, so many long drawn out “deep and insightful” thoughts, there’s more depth in a puddle. I’ve no idea what Lydia was even trying to say half the time, zoned out so many times when both were talking. Maybe the subject is just too dull I’m not sure but I was glad when it ended. As in “interview” this wasn’t it.
She seems more affected by the lifestyle she could have had than the actual divorce of her parents- no emotion in regards to that at all but only mourning the luxury she would have had, had they not broken up.
You make negative comments on Lydia’s channel and lo and behold You pop up here. For someone you purport not to like, you appear to be quite fixated on her.
What she is saying is true tho! I feel bad for Lydia’s mum. If her dad was so great why didn’t he house them a small house? She can’t put all blame on her mother.
@@cathbeesley7070 I saw a video on Rebecca Kelly's channel about what she did to the pregnant hairdresser. It's called "The real me | Lydia Elise Millen."
Lydia can't answer these questions properly, because she's trying to remember which version of events she has told about her life. On the one hand she says she couldn't live with her mother and her father lived miles away, but Northwood is definitely not miles away from anywhere. Also this old money Cotswolds aesthetic with the tweeds and the horses is horribly inauthentic. I think I saw a video of where she was gushing about buying an upright piano (that she can't play)for her mother (who she apparently doesn't get on with) and mentioned that she was going to put it in her house. Again nothing is authentic to Lydia - a piano she can't play because it looks good, a horseriding outfit for a horse she can't ride, and wearing tweeds in a country house that doesn't belong to her. It's horribly vacuous and lacks any true genuine reflection of anything that is her.
She literally said that her and her mother didn't USED to get on and now get on great, or were you not even listening and just came here to spout rubbish?
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She constantly tries to be Josie. She has copied so much from Josie, it makes me cringe
So good to watch this interview and see Lydia in an interview. I've been following her for nearly 10 years and the very fact she keeps evolving, maturing and being authentic is what keeps me coming back to her content. Grace, may I just suggest you watch the balance of how much you talk about yourself and focus more on drawing out your guest. You're lovely, but if you interview, the focus has to be on them. If it's not an interview, but a discussion, then perhaps you need to clarify that.
I kind of get the feeling that when Grace is asking a provocative question that is about to make Lydia uncomfortable, Grace would talk about her own similar situation, to diffuse the tension and disarm Lydia a bit.
Why is Lydia dressed like she’s competing at a horse dressage event? This is precisely why she comes across as inauthentic 99% of the time. I love the way ballroom dancers dress, does that mean I dress that way each day and play make-believe in the hope that people think I’m something I’m not? She says she doesn’t find happiness in the money, and actually I think that is quite insightful because she strikes me as someone who’s deeply unhappy but yet not brave enough to step off the hamster wheel and find out who she truly is. The money provides her with the high from each unnecessary purchase, and it enables her to keep up with the Jones’ just like every ‘successful’/‘relevant’ influencer (hate that term) needs to be, but what it doesn’t provide her with is inner peace and humility. She severely lacks both IMO. Not hating, just what is see.
Shes a country girl and lives that vibe and lifestyle..stop judging women who are comfortable in their own style.
@@melsmithmel I’m judging her behaviour, not her style per se.
@@craftpeaI could see your argument about her behavior if from the start of your comment you weren’t already mentioning what she’s wearing.
I loved Lydia before, but now I stopped watching her because I think she is pretending to live a life that is not relatable. She sounds very pretentious and fake. I am really bored 🥱
Is there any influencer that is relatable? Be honest
Money is king with this lady....no history of acts of kindness to anybody or any creature at all
She doesn't believe in giving credits,to anyone,but herself!!
Spoken like someone who never follows her content 👍
This interview's failing stems from Lydia's inability to be absolutely specific about her answers. Grace, too, is also overtly vague whilst addressing Lydia's upbringing, learnings, and controversy. In part, the vague conversationalist theme throughout this interview is quintessentially tactful - eg, British. This was a significant opportunity for Lydia to come from a place of truth and vulnerability. She didn't take it. Instead, she opted to position herself as a brand writing an autobiography with decades of experience. She has 10. It's clear Lydia has a level of discomfort with vulnerability that's offputting to listeners. Her content is beautiful. Her substance is lacking.
I think that's OK though. She's a human who's allowed to share what she wants to share. Why do we expect content creaters to share every aspect of themselves online?
Amen! I agree. We shouldn't have to see and know every portion of a person's life, unless that is the type of person and channel they have.
Agree no substance.
@@chazzaladdit’s definitely “okay”…but there’s a reason most people are drawn to authenticity. It demonstrates integrity. No ones asking her to bare her soul to the internet.
Hardly been on the receiving end of ‘cancel culture’ When you’re continuing to make money off of influencing, receiving paid opportunities and gifts. Think maybe the word is being held to account lol?
Grace looks soooo disinterested when she’s talking lol
I hate her use of the word "cancelled", it completely removes any wrongdoing that she's done! She had that whole fiasco when she attacked her pregnant hairdresser a while ago and then her complete "Glo by Lydia" scam business that she's literally never acknowledged. She wasn't cancelled, she was rightfully called out. Now she just shelters same persona that behind this faux old money aesthetic that's so insincere
yep! not to mention how horribly she treats her mother on camera! she shamed her for having a relaxer where all her hair fell out and she showed it on camera!
I'm glad someone remembers;that this is a FACADE!!!Only recently,talking about spending time with the family;as ploy to gain more subscibers and sell her book!!Nothing @@biancaflo
I find nothing original about her. She copied the defender idea, the sausage dog idea, wearing dresses daily from Josie, etc. She lost all her origiinal friends except her bestie. Her diamond wasnt big enough and thought it perfectly normal to discard Ali's. Thought it was very common place to do so. The clincher was when she made her staff change the color of their post it notes as they did not fit with her esthetic. For real people, she did. @@biancaflo
I'm glad you mentioned Josie;she follows everything that Josie does;including that love of sausage dogs,country lifestyle...even the way present herself!!People talking about being jealous..for what reason?There are countless influencers with a lot more followers,the only difference is:they stand in their truth!!Humility is everything!!@@angieagentlesoul
You guys don not follow her and Josie long enough.... it is the other way around
Lydia gave a whole lot of nothing 😅
I really thought this interview would have given Lydia a time to shine and show her real personality instead on the KZhead one it’s almost like a job interview very disappointing for me
Thank you for doing this interview Lydia. I watch your KZhead channel quite regularly..it's nice to get some back ground on your content..there is stuff l don't have much interest in, but then l love you and Allie's lifestyle..(maybe its fake, as some have suggested)God bless you both!
I still want to know why she fell out with Josie?
Really like this interview, lots of things i found out and really glad i found this. Getting motivated and inspired. Lydia you worked your way up so WELL DONE.
Ok…. Now I watched this woman from the start, however turned off when she changed her accent to posher than the queen. Trying to be money, but they aren’t… far from it in their 2015 home build…. Her man was in towie on the arm of Gemma Collins draped in gold paint and now his is Mrs buckets posh husband who also has a cringe posh voice. So sad to see that she thinks she had to change herself, so very insincere. And after reading some of the replies on these comments, looks like Lydia and Carrie are hard at work trying to defend themselves. Or it’s really a fan/cheerleader who clearly has nothing better to do but to respond to everyone who has criticised this woman who made a pregnant woman cry!
I'm an avid You Tube consumer and love finding new creators etc but to me there has always been something very contrived about Lydia and could never warm to her. A beautiful girl with great style but for me there is always something missing here and everything seems staged. Even here, her answers and responses just seem very rehearsed or something I just can't put my finger on it.
There's a difference between staged and being composed, mature and eloquent. Lydia is in her mid 30s and she simply comes across as a confident woman with life experience.
They are ALL staged. Listen to your gut more. You are correct.
i strongly disagree. Lydia speak eloquently and peacefully. which certainly has something to do with the fact that she is a very successful and mature woman. i personally love hearing her talk.
I agree. I think Lydia knows how to be palatable and neutral, which comes off as a surface level person. Maybe that’s her strategy to protect her privacy and still be an influencer.
@@aliciafoster7054well said!
Amazing …good to hear her early story. You are all pioneers and everyone grows and evolves from their twenties. It really upsets me when people are so quick to criticise…. Try walking in their shoes…anyone who can be positive and loves fashion, dogs and growing veg is okay in my books . Thank you x
What I find baffling is the Idea that people think the 20 something year old Lydia must remain unchanged in her 30's !!! I am glad I found today Lydia! LOVE LOVE LOVE her content!
Why does L look like she’s about to jump on a frigging horse and ride off 😂😂😂
I admire Lydia immensely. She has worked hard for what she has (you cannot deny that). She is poised, elegant and herself. I think much of the hate she recieves is from a place of judgement and jealousy. Thank you for having her!! ❤
Lydia has worked incredibly hard and is very beautiful, BUT is always very cleverly putting people down. She has done this to numerous previous so called friends stating broadly that they just don't have anything in common anymore ... there is no need to say this publicly. She also explained how her parents didn't fix her teeth, putting them in a bad light but she has spent more than most earn in a year on Hermes handbags, perhaps she should have spent it on her teeth instead of holding an obvious grudge again here parents. She is not doing vlogmas this year and now tells her audience to not spend time on KZhead but rather with family while choosing not to spend Christmas day with her family, especially her Mom. I could go on and on, just to explain why people get upset with her, it's not because of jealousy. Josie never puts anyone down, and shows pure joy in her everyday with authenticity.
@@LolaMelck Do you know what kind of people are your favorite actors or singers? Models? You don't. Because they don't have cameras in their faces and lives every day, so that you can judge them. For that reason precisely. They have PR teams and spin doctors whose job is to create their public image that you will find likable. That's why we didn't have clue what political convictions our favorite movie stars had back in a golden era of Hollywood, what their real sexual orientation was, what their views were on anything of substance really, even their religion, descent or relationship status were hidden in order not to polarize the audience and to allow everyone to create their own idolized image of them, seeing them as fair game and daydreaming about them. That's business and money making is the the goal. Today, you can see into lives of people who work for digital marketing industry/influencers. And that's fine as long as you don't take their personalities and lives personally and you don't get invested too much in the whole thing that doesn't affect you and your life in any way. That's rather unhealthy. BTW - Josie's and any other influencer's haters feel exactly the same way about her. When you read those toxic hateful threads, they are all the same, just the name of the person in the title is different.
@@blueice011you again 😂😂
Almost 1 million subs now!!!!!❤❤❤❤ let's make it a million to really give her something special to toast to tomorrow night!❤❤❤❤
She can’t say she was homeless and now say this.. her whole life is one lie after another. I’ve followed Lydia from the start and her desire to be seen as old money and wealthy is so transparent, all these answers were staged and you can see her thinking about what she says, this was far from Honest If you’ve followed her story from the start you know so much of what was said doesn’t add up to what she’s said before!
Why bother following someone if you think she's so disingenuous?
She's a shameless attention seeker,who will go to any levels,and step on anyone to be seen!!!
She was homeless for a while- not knowing where she was going to live was very much like being homeless. She had no permanent home base. To me that's homeless. It's uncomfortable to listen to as it's a new kind of homelessness. But it's real, and it obviously affected Lydia very much. I see your comments from time to time about her. Your anger seems very misplaced.
Dude, do you have life of your own? Or something constructive to dedicate your time and energy to? Who cares what kind of person Brad Pitt is behind the camera. If you like the movie, watch it, if you don't, skip it and find someone else that you will like better. Everything else is toxic and unhealthy af.
@@blueice011do you have a life of your own? You could ask the same question of yourself, going into bat in a public comment section for an influencer you don’t know. People can have different opinions.
I will never understand why she gets so much hate. Why do we feel like we have to take influencers so seriously? She’s just a person doing a job.
I don’t think I gained anything from watching this 1hr interview, the answers seemed incredibly staged but nevertheless I enjoy the varied guests you bring on this podcast Grace 😊
I'm so sorry you feel that way! Here are some things that I learned, hopefully this helps you! 1. We should focus on "counsel cultur"e, instead of "cancel culture". This means that when someone messes up, instead of canceling them, we take the time to help educate them so they can learn from what they did or said. Lydia mentions that this isn't true in all cases, if someone does something very heinous that is obviously a different story. 2. In our culture currently, there is this idea that if you fail you should either quit and hide yourself from the shame or you should be able to bounce back immediately. Lydia shared that there may be some value and taking time away, truly reflect and learn from the failure before processing it and moving forward. In a world that is so fast-paced, I find this to be a refreshing perspective. 3. She also shared that you can go very far in the world working with people that perhaps enable you or encourage you to go about things in the wrong way. She encourages people to take the time to really reflect on those that they surround themselves with to ensure they have a great team of people that are guiding them, loving them, and supporting them. There are lots of other nuggets of wisdom throughout, but these were some of the main takeaways that I had!
@@whoaitsjulbloody hell, is she paying u for this? SORRY U FEEL THIS WAY
@@isabritpopwow, so nasty 🤢
@@isabritpop Why would someone need to pay me to be kind and empathetic? I could tell the person was feeling particularly negative otherwise she wouldn't have felt the need to comment so I helped her out!
@@isabritpop I hope you have a good day!
This woman reminds me of hyacinth bucket from the tv program keeping up appearances Hyacinth is a social-climbing snob who constantly aims to impress people, particularly of the upper and upper-middle classes, and to give the impression that she is of high social standing, despite her modest status. This is epitomised in her insistence on pronouncing her surname as "Bouquet". She has an "acquired cultured accent which buckles under stress."
Great interview, love Lydia.
I have been waiting for this eagerly! Lydia is my favourite influencer and has been since the day I found her 8 years ago! I love watching her become the amazing woman that she is today! True inspiration and thank you, Grace, for this wonderful conversation and doing her justice 🤍
Could feel my brain cells dying listening to this. The most boring tone deaf podcast I’ve ever listened to
I felt the same way trying to read her hate community's comments online once. I've stopped after less than a page in. It was the only right thing to do when facing with toxic, vile, utterly unhealthy environment and people who were obviously in rather sad places in their lives. i guess they would be the ones sitting here in pain while listening to something they find so disagreeable.
@@blueice011If you don’t agree with a person or their actions and you voice your opinion, that does NOT make you vile or hateful. If you don’t want people to comment, then don’t put your life online🤔
@@jenniferboyle2865 I was referring to very specific hate community online that is dwelling on a very hateful and - yes, very vile and toxic - gossip site. Despite appearance of politeness, most negative comments here have the very same origin.
@@blueice011 What utter rubbish, to think that any comment that might criticise Lydia comes from the same place. How do you know the people who comment are “obviously “ in a sad place in their life. Maybe they just don’t agree with some of content?
It is curious to me that so many of you are faulting Lydia because she has changed over the years. Hopefully, each one of us has evolved with each passing year. It is called personal growth. Our circumstances change and we change with them. At 30 we certainly are more mature than when we were at 20, and so on. Lydia has chosen the fashion world and has done a remarkably good job combining her personal life with her professional life. She has tried to move ahead in each area. Let's encourage her as she continues her journey.
She’s one of my favorite KZheadrs who I have very little in common with. I actually enjoy her personality, and have watched how her style change. I thinks so strange how she gets so many negative comments. Why continue to watch someone you can’t stand?
Why is Lydia dressed up like she’s going horse riding? She always looks like she dressing up as if she a fictional character from a 19th century novel lol
I love Lydia and have followed her since the start. Yes she lives a luxurious life and I don’t but I don’t care! I see it as a show on tv. I’m not jealous or stop watching a show simply because the characters are rich. People are weird for complaining about that. I want to watch other things, beautiful things not in my normal life. I want to see the couture she shares and by no means I say: oh I can’t relate. Boohoo! She is successful whether you want it or not. Her life is her business. Literally.
She has worked super hard for every little thing she has....
I have so many questions. So was her mum in a rented council house or did her dad buy her mum a house 🙈
She probably was in both, in different periods in her life. Who cares? Ah, yes, that tiny hate watch toxic community of no lifers who think of themselves as intelligent, funny and contributory.
She contradicts herself numerous times.
I am much older than both of you. I am proud of both of you. I understand Lydia's need to make money. I felt that way myself when I was young. That I couldn't depend on anyone but myself and I needed to be able to make money to support myself. Luckily, I found a job I liked and did a lot of business travels in Europe and all over the U.S. and Canada. I would never have seen those places or talked to those people from Germany to Utah if it wasn't for that job. And I changed a lot after purchasing my own house too. How exciting it was to have my first house. But I did have to compromise. I missed a lot of weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. However, now that I am retired, I still work a little during tax season. I like to keep my hand in the working world. But I have been watching Lydia for a few years now and I love her content. When I was working, I could have afforded her many luxury products. But now, I live a quieter life. I still enjoy seeing all the products she features, but I also enjoy watching her animals and garden. She does make me laugh with her. Thank you for doing this interview. It is hard to be a woman in business and I commend both of you for learning and getting on with it.
As deep as a puddle I’m afraid. She became unrelatable when she moved into her house.
I love her house... Her success is what drew me in... her design in her house is beautiful... It was her... almost seems like she wants to be something she's not
@@nwms5597 At the start, way way way back, when she moved into her old house she was so down to earth and funny. But now it’s like it’s all a pretense. She’s not the only influencer like this may I add.
I really enjoy watching Lydia’s KZhead (clothes, gardening, holidays) but it is frustrating when she doesn’t in fact address her “cancellations”. All it takes is acknowledging that something has happened, maybe giving some context, apologizing where necessary and then she’d be able to move on. Transparency like this will stop her detractors, but she appears to stubbornly refuse to ever take direct responsibility things (eg hairdresser, Savoy, “m*ng etc).
She's addressed them several times but it's not enough. So why should she?
@@stephaniewaight2752 because there's never any accountability or ownership. "I did X, it was wrong for Y reason, I regret saying/doing it and I apologize to those I hurt" NOT omg guys I just got canceled and it was such a horrible experience for me, the internet is so mean, but I brushed myself off and I'm a boss babe for it
The way she treated Nicky Lazou when she was 9 months pregnant is unforgivable imo. A shame because I really thought Lydia was very misunderstood before that incident. But it then became very apparent that she is entitled and just plain mean. A real bully egged on by her spineless friend.
I have to say I agree unfortunately . I am a mum now , went through very difficult pregnancy and 2 months early birth. I believe she went through some changes on positive side ( there was period of time I didn’t even fallow her coz of that ) however regardless that you are influencer and your hair are important for you coz of the business you have does not let you loose a 💩 like that with higher or any pregnancy women. I hope this will never happen to you Lydia . Stress level and worries some of us have to get pregnant and later give birth to healthy child it another level and only mothers will understand and agree . Wishing you all the best ❤
@@marthak.1711 I want to believe she acted the way she did because it was the same week of her failure of a launch that she discussed on this video. Either way, it’s not an excuse, it’s not justifiable, and it’s appalling that she not only never apologised, but created a group chat with other influencers to bash Nicky and cause her further stress just days before her due date. Extremely disappointed in Amelia Liana messaging Nicky after being in that group chat and berating her for being unprofessional, despite the fact that Nicky only posted her videos after Lydia posted a video first.
You lot should let it go... not hold it against her for ever and ever. Time to move on and forgive. All of us have been assholes at some point.
@@biscuitandcream6114 agree but I don’t think all of us have bullied and ganged up on a heavily pregnant woman. That’s an extremity and one she never even apologised for. If she had then people would be more likely to move on from it, but Nicky didn’t deserve how Lydia behaved. It was vile and she was vile not only when she acted like that but over the course of the year that followed
I totally agree Ladies. However, I just want to highlight that no matter what we should always remember that she is an evolving human. Making mistakes is natural and the most important thing is to be conscious and improve to the better.
I’m thrilled to know Lydia had a fabulous grandmother that helped her enormously. ❤
Thank you this interview! I always enjoy getting to know Lydia’s story more ❤
I always loved Lydia, ever since her jet black hair sit down videos… I guess I kinda evolved at the same pace as her. I always found her vulnerable and simply trying her best. Not perfect yet very good intentions. I truly love the person she has become, the life she has built for herself and her content is exquisite. I also absolutely genuinely love her book, it sits on my coffee table.
Grace is a dominating woman, love the way she keeps eye contact as if she is quietly assessing her target 😮❤😂
How did you start influencing in uni when you couldn’t get in the fashion course then wanted to do it on the side but then you was ‘older’ when you started 23/24 then you said 11 year ago which doesn’t add up… then you said your ‘stories change’ I don’t get how your genuine life can change lol
This is the episode I didn’t know I needed 🥰😁
How did this women write a book?
ghost writer probably
Lydia is a lovely sincere human that I simply adore. I'm so pleased to see her willingness to evolve and remain fully grounded in her identity. Well done my dear.May you continue to flourish.
Of course I came to the comments first before listening. I have been a follower of Lydia's for a while, personally I sometimes have to stop watching her and go away and come back as I don't always connect BUT I really cannot see what a lot of people have commented about not getting passed 11minutes etc. It appeared those still went in with a set expectations or preconceived negative idea. The podcast is what it is - Lydia does not owe anyone anything. I think she is well spoken, eloquent and she is fundamentally a smart business women and I respect that. I also love how she highlights how we all change and grow emotionally mentally and external. I do not dress, act or champion the things I did in my teens, early twenties so I appreciate she shows yeah this was me and this is what I like now.
I was also excited to listen as followed her so was intrigued and i love your insightful interviews Grace..... but i felt like it was pretty boring due to her pauses and hesitations in actually answering anything in depth that Grace threw at her!! I like Lydia and shes an incredible success in her own right but I personally stopped following her due to just being a lifestyle unrelatable to me daily, but i will check in now and then to see what shes up to. Unfortunately dont feel i know much more about her from this interview but oh well plenty of more on this channel to watch!!
I just don’t get why people are so judgmental of her and not to others who channels are just like hers. I like all the channels. People are not obligated to tell? you every single thing in their lives. Is the hate out of jealousy? Am I missing something here. Been watching her for so very long and the others channels just like hers. The only thing I can’t stand is the ads to buy things on every single video of all these channels. I think this was a great interview!❤🎉
@@lipsticknista5319Says the other person. Who the freak knows what actually happened?!
I saw a KZhead video called "The real me | Lydia Elise Millen" on Rebecca Kelly's channel. It's about what she did/said to the pregnant hairdresser.
Its insincere its fake sometimes smug and arrogance shines through. Us empaths see straight thru people and have heightened discernment. But I wish Lyds well. Shes doing great!
I truly enjoy Lydia Millen’s content so much! She is so well spoken, elegant and funny. And yet I don’t think this interview was what it could of been. From my perception is was advertised as a ‘Get to know the real story of Lydia Millen’ yet the questions/answers were quite guarded and dare I say a bit fluffy - we didn’t get any inside or new information that we wouldn’t be able to find on all her amazing vlogs or new book - I truly say this with utmost respect but I think this is just her persona, she still produces amazing content and has accomplished incredible things with her career. As a last comment, I can tell that Grace is clearly a very lovely interviewer but I’m not sure this interview was as effective as it could of been due in part to the differences between Lydia and Grace - Yes they have both been in the industry but in different areas/niches that left the quality of the questions to be wanting. Some food for thought :)
All the negative comments . At the end of the day, Lydia has worked hard to make money. She was doing things which she enjoyed doing and it has made her successful.
I love the way Lydia talks. It’s so calm, elegant and her words are wisely chosen and it’s so refreshing hearing her talk. And I admire her work ethic and the life she has built
It’s all fake. Everything about her is fake.
I followed Lydia for years and years, eventually unfollowed when she shifted to having more of a luxury brand just simply because it wasn't relevant to me any longer. I don't understand why she gets so much hate - she is beautiful and has a lovely life and I think people are simply jealous.. she's worked hard to build a brand and gets criticised for her every move, even in these comments, it's wild..! It's no wonder she is so guarded. She is doing things that 1000 other influencers & celebs do so why pick on her... people are allowed to grow and evolve! if her content isn't for you just don't consume it - if you don't like her, you aren't her audience! I genuinely feel for her - it was clearly a huge thing for her to do this interview. All the best to you Lydia :)
It's jealousy, she is gorgeous and it may look like she "has everything" when she has indeed worked so hard to get to her current life. Frankly, she's only getting started...❤
The best comments have the least likes, sad that people gather around negativity so much
She has become someone who mimics Josie Fashion Mumbler. Her content no longer feels genuine.
Grace looks so bored!lol
Poor Lydia, she spends most of her time trying to substantiate her identity and it completely collapses her conversational skills. I think if she took the plunge and actually tried to be vulnerable, she'd be met with less contention than she thinks.
Vanilla - exactly.
I had a pleasure of meeting Lydia and she is one funny, confident and elegant woman. She pursues life SHE aspires and that's why its so easy to follow her journey. I don't like to compare but for me personally she is arguably one of the best role models online for girls - wild in the teens, finding herself in her 20s and content and glowing in her 30s. The difference is - she did all of this online with thousands of people judging her every move. Just imagine if that was you. I know one of the arguments will be that she chose this but cudos to her that she did - look at where she is now! Fingers crossed for all your future successes Lydia. We are all here to cheer you on! ❤
This comment - couldn’t have said it better myself! ❤
It’s so important to hold people accountable…even if they’re our family…everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions…no one is immune
😅idon’tunderstand the negative comments . Lydia is not my style but I still love watching her videos. I think she was totally honest in her responses.
I loved this interview. I have been a OG follower from day 1 and through all her changes through life I have mostly stuck with her through them and can relate to them especially her life now.
I think Lydia is beautiful, smart and talented. She works hard on her career as well as on herself. Really interesting podcast.
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I started watching Lydia Mullen because I like the way she dresses and, like me, her favorite color is green. If most us are to be honest, her channel a guilty pleasure meaning we want to see how the other half lives. But god forbid she has a plumbing problem and wants to check into The Savoy to forget about it. She shouldn’t have to apologize for working hard and rewarding herself. Was she supposed to check into a Motel 6? No man would ever have to say he’s sorry for being financially successful. She’s not the daughter of an earl and she didn’t grow up in a castle. Everything she has, she worked for. She should have gone a step further and showed us what checking into the Savoy is like - hell, I would have watched it.
😂😂😂An ex stripper marrying rich isn't working hard
Yeeeej!!! > two of my faaave people together!!!❤😊 Was waiting for this conversation!!
Yes ladies!! Strength to everyone
Many are saying she is receiving many negative comments. Yes she is, she has made herself public and makes her money from the public! At the end of the day, she has made her money from her looks. She is not a business women with a line of successful businesses. She is an advertisement for brands. Both Ali and her have completely changed identities. Soon as she moved into her new home she started talking with an overly exaggerated posh voice! Compared to her old videos, she used to be “normal” and now she acts like a Royal! As if she is the daughter of a king born into Royalty!! As others have mentioned, she worked in Ibiza wearing very tacky outfits! How can someone raised as a “Royal Princess” with such high standards of etiquette be in such tacky clothing on nights out in Ibiza!! It’s her arrogance, the fake personality and patronising nature is what the public cannot understand. Lydia has regarded herself so high to the point you can see she is just living in her fantasy world. She will forever need to work to support her fantasy life because she isn’t as Royal as she has made out. I am not envious of her, I am very happy with my realistic life and in all honestly I actually feel sorry for her!!
She doesn’t need you to feel sorry for her 😂 at least she can cry in her fancy dress and house. there is nothing wrong to change and have a better life. That is the life she wants to have. she was working in Ibiza, so what? it was her past, she moved on so don’t dig other ppl past life to make you feel you are better than them.
I am happy with change and better life. For an example Molly Mae, Molly has achieved so much in similar ways and has a beautiful home and shares her lavish purchases. Molly stays connected and humble. You comment is very gas lighted, implying I can not have an opinion because if I have an opinion it’s because I am jealous 😂 so Lydia can do and behave how she wants but I can’t have an opinion on a public figure because she owns “lavish items and a home” I feel even more sorry for her if she is crying in her fancy dresses! I have many designer outfits and bags but I don’t change who I am as a person. BTW - I didn’t dig on the “Ibiza Past” it was mentioned in this interview! Maybe you was too in love of her beauty and designer clothing to even notice her speak! She worked in a lap dancing club in Ibiza! Not everyone does that!? Especially one with class and etiquette.
You just come across bitter
@@baobaomo56for speaking the truth and for not being shallow? Okay…
I can’t stand women putting down successful women 💔 to see some of the people commenting negatively here is a horrid sickness of the internet… please ignore them Lydia…!! Listening to your background was really interesting… thank you for being vulnerable and opening up! Also, your move to the country was refreshing and I love the gardening/house content. ❤
Gosh she’s boring
I have watched Lydia for years more so in the early years and first year at the bungalow. I appreciate this insight and I feel I understand Lydia better now as I stopped watching as she came across all about material things. So going to re subscribe now. Great to see woman doing well in business and empowering other women. Thankyou
I can't imagine the pressure of being so public. Never being allowed a meltdown. Everyone has made poor choices and can reflect and go on to do great things. I get so much inspiration from Lydia and Ali. Her taste doesn't have to appeal to everyone. Most content creators have had their ups and downs, it's how they recover that matters. I see her as having a very kind heart, and being very approachable.
No one forces her to be a public figure, but the promise of easy money and fame are more enticing to people like her. If this is truly so tough for her, she can just quit social media
trade-offs everywhere
@@isabritpopOr the public could stop being such a bitch to influencers. No one should have to stop being public because other people are petty and jealous of their money.
I agree with you 100%.
I saw a video on Rebecca Kelly's channel about what she did to the pregnant hairdresser. It's called "The real me | Lydia Elise Millen."
You look so bored whenever the guests speak
I’ve never heard of Lydia, but I scrolled through her channel and videos and determined I cannot relate even a little bit. Her lifestyle seems entirely about image and money. That’s just not a purpose or passion I care to watch.
I feel so lucky to have found Lydia's channel, probably last year. I adore her perspective of finding luxury in simple things and I fully feel her genuine appreciation for what she has.
University? With three O levels? I like and admire Lydia, but young people should realise it's not that easy to get to university, even to study marketing. Nor to get a mortgage, for that matter.
Lydia is my favorite KZheadr and I'm so glad she's continued despite the haters. People constantly come for her, my God. Go create something of your own and leave this woman be.
I saw a KZhead video called "The real me | Lydia Elise Millen" on Rebecca Kelly's channel. It's about what Lydia did/said to the pregnant hairdresser.
I don’t think I learnt anything new about Lydia in this interview, and that’s okay! She doesn’t owe it to me that I know every little thing about her, yet some of these comments are so clear that many don’t understand the concept of changing and evolving. You are allowed to change your mind, style or even opinions… Lydia has always been vocal about where she’s come from, her work in Ibiza and that she had very different preferences once upon a life time ago and everyone is acting as if she’s is putting up this facade that she is ‘old money’ because of the choices in which she makes to live her life. I’ve never heard Lydia refer to herself as ‘old money’ but I’ve heard a bucket load of jealous people in her comments say that’s how she’s ‘pretending’ to be… people are allowed to enjoy the style labelled as ‘old money’ without being scrutinised. Difference in opinion and style can be a beautiful thing? But so many people have it an ugly thing on social media. They say money screams, wealth whispers… same can be said for jealousy and envy. Yeah I am jealous that Lydia has such a beautiful home in the country, but I don’t dispose her for it. I aspire it. Jealousy isn’t bad but envy… so many envious people in her comments who can’t enjoy her happiness because they’re so busy being completely insecure about their own lives. And sorry to say, that’s not Lydia’s problem. It is yours.
LEM is a very very well oiled machine/business her personality and attitude is all for show and well money fed, and as a very money driven woman she works in and with her body and soul to keep the image as clean as possible, yet not very polished as her true persona peaking through not so gracefully. I remember how she hashed Hadasa video and lots of occcurings over the years. This is a women that her heart and moth are so not even. YUK!