Hey Besties! It’s the last Tuesday of the month, so you know what that means! To close this month Violet gives us a special Benson Knows Best episode, featuring a Q&A session where she reads messages from you all and gives the life changing advice that we all need. This week Violet channels her inner MUA influencer and finally lets everyone in on her skincare and hair routine. Next, Violet dives into the many questions you all sent in and does NOT hold back. From relationship struggles, to w...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER! This week is a continuation of CC: SUGAR BABIES, where Violet will be sitting and reacting to ALL of your risque (and risky) sugar baby endeavors. Sit back and relax because things are about to get a little crazy besties. Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/ADULTING What to Listen For: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 What if you are this guy’s karma? 08:00 “Sir, I’m just trying to get paid!” 09:13 “I knew his daughter!” 15:07 Don’t r...
Jan 24, 2023•28 min
Today, due to popular demand, Violet starts the episode with the worst to easiest zodiac sign to date followed by everything you need to know on how to attract an AIR SIGN MAN and get him hooked!! She dives into how to attract a PISCES, CANCER, & SCORPIO (in that order) men. Signs this man likes you, what he’s looks for in a lady, what he dislikes, and the most n least compatible matches with him. Make sure to subscribe to Almost Adulting so you never miss an episode again!! NEW EPISODES EVE...
Jan 17, 2023•47 min
WELCOME TO CONFESSION CORNER!!! Hey Besties, Happy New Year! As promised, we are bringing back an exciting episode series this year. And so, the long wait is over. It’s finally here! Today, Violetta and Kiana sit down to listen to several fan stories. To spice things up a bit, we will be hearing from sugar babies and their experiences with their sugar daddy (or daddies, for those lucky enough to have more than one). From avoiding having s*xual contact and not getting reimbursed for a Bahamas tri...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min
Happy New Year Besties! Welcome to another year of Almost Adulting! To kick off 2023 we’re starting the month with FOUR consecutive Benson Bootcamps. These boot camps are specifically designed so you start the year off strong with help from none other than your big sister, Violet! Now are you ready for your best year yet? In today's inaugural Benson Bootcamp, we’re setting the tone for this year! How are we doing that? By being DELUSIONAL. And no, not the kind of delusional that your ex-best fri...
Jan 05, 2023•30 min
WELCOME TO THE FIRST TUESDAY EPISODE OF 2023!! Today due to popular demand, Violetta starts the episode with some breakup advice and the best revenge to take! Followed by everything you need to know on how to attract an AIR SIGN MAN and get him hooked!! Violetta dives into how to attract a LIBRA, GEMINI, & AQUARIUS (in that order) men. Signs this man likes you, what he’s looks for in a lady, what he dislikes, and the most n least compatible matches with him. Make sure to subscribe to Almost ...
Jan 03, 2023•29 min
GOODBYE 2022 and hello a new promising and better year!! HELLO 2023 Get inspired with this short episode by learning what do to manifest the best year of your life like I did. Fast forward to minute 35 for a quick one minute manifesting mantra to repeat to yourself every day to manifest the best year yet!!! THANK ME LATER BESTIES. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY. Get more content on: @almostadulting on Instagram @v...
Dec 29, 2022•37 min
Hey Besties! To conclude Mentor month, we have a continuation of last week's interview with the illustrious Robert Greene! Again, Robert is the author of 6 New York Times bestsellers including the infamous The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. So get your pen and paper out, we’re taking notes This week on Almost Adulting Robert takes a deep dive explaining the difference between deception and lying by telling us stories from his past and how through trial and error he learned some of hi...
Dec 21, 2022•59 min
Hey Besties! To continue mentor month, this week on Almost Adulting we are joined by yet another legend, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of 6 New York Times bestsellers including the infamous The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. Together Violet and Robert go through some of the most important lessons in his iconic books and unpack the TRUE meanings behind them - regardless of any ‘bad press’ they may have received. Throughout the conversation Violet and Robert drop gems about how t...
Dec 15, 2022•58 min
WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!! Want to get an Earth sign obsessed with you???? Look no further than today's brand new episode of how to attract a Taurus, Capricorn, and a Virgo. On today's episode, Violet is presenting a zodiac series for the rest of the month! Every Tuesday this month, she will be introducing 3 new zodiac signs and how to date them. How to attract them. How to play them. What they like and not like and their best matches. LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE RIGHT NOW SO YOU...
Dec 14, 2022•42 min
Hey Besties! We are officially kicking off mentor month! There’s no better way to end the year than with words of wisdom from icons to send us into the new year right, so let’s get into it! This week on Almost Adulting Violet is joined by Nick Pope. Nick Pope is a journalist, media commentator, and former lead of the British Government's Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for investigating UFO phenomena. The two talk about EVERYTHING UFO’s! From places with the most sightings, why the...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!! Want to get a fire sign obsessed with you???? Look no further than today's brand new episode of how to attract an Aries, Leo, and a Sagittarius. On today's episode, Violet is presenting a zodiac series for the rest of the month! Every Tuesday this month, she will be introducing 3 new zodiac signs and how to date them. How to attract them. How to play them. What they like and not like and their best matches. LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE RIGHT NOW SO YOU K...
Dec 07, 2022•38 min
HEY BESTIES AND WELCOME TO TUESDAY'S VAULT ARCHIVES!! Did you know there are different types of vagina canals?? Listen to today's episode to learn which canal you have and which pecker is your perfect match. On this episode, Violet is joined by Sophia 'Miacova' Esperanza where they also discuss, being vegan & an environmentalist, vaginas, reasons why we stay in a controlling toxic relationships, and when it's time to let go. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: EVERLYWELL: http://www.ev...
Nov 29, 2022•51 min
Hey Besties! To conclude Scorpio month, we’re welcoming a very special guest. Today on Almost Adulting we are joined by Long Island Medium star, New York Times best-selling author, and the host of the Hey Spirit! podcast, Theresa Caputo. Theresa has been seeing, feeling, and sensing spirits since she was four years old. During today's episode Theresa explains that she is getting a certain feeling, which leads to Violet receiving a full reading where she gets to communicate with her grandmother o...
Nov 24, 2022•52 min
Are blowjobs really more intimate than sex? This week Violet is joined by Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham, the hosts of U-Up; a modern dating podcast presented by Betches. During this episode, they discuss all things relationships, sex, and how to get over an ex. This hilarious trio will dive into how the pandemic has changed the dating scene, dating 101 from a male's perspective like why do men text daily but don't try to see you??? the answer will surpise you!! and lastly, they even cover how ...
Nov 22, 2022•54 min
Hey Besties! To continue Scorpio month we’re getting into some paranormal activity! Today on Almost Adulting we are joined by paranormal pioneer and main cast member of the hit series Ghost Hunters, Steve Gonsalves. Steve has over 20 years experience and has been an integral part of numerous successful paranormal shows, thus bringing paranormal activity to the forefront of the world. Together he and Violet dive into what it takes to make a career of ghost hunting while also uncovering some jarri...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 26 min
IT'S VIOLET'S BIRTHDAY!! and on today's episode she is joined by award-winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Sheila Nazarian! They discuss all the celebs who are getting work done and lying about it, unrealistic beauty standards, recent trends, and the one procedure you SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT get done. They then dive into the rise of anti semitism, reasons behind it, and share their family history and different backgrounds on how they both immigrated to the US. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: EV...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Hey Besties, it’s SCORPIO MONTH! This month we’re getting into everything supernatural, keeping things a little spooky, and of course - we’re starting it off with an episode all about ME! AKA, your favorite Scorpio. This week on Almost Adulting we’re getting vulnerable. Today Violet is sharing some of her heaviest guilt she’s been carrying since her teenage years. She starts off with an Adderall horror story of what went from a quick self care moment, to a 2-hour long masturbation sesh leaving h...
Nov 10, 2022•45 min
HOW YOU GET HIM IS HOW YOU LOSE HIM SIS PERIODTHHHH Today Violet dives into SIGNS he's cheating on you girlie, reasons he's cheating, what it feels like to get cheated on, why it's so hard to move on, and the reason why we stay. Violet ends the episode with reasons why he's so cold after he cheats, why cheaters keep in touch, the damaging emotional effect it has on future relationships, and tips to fixing a broken heart and moving on. Rate and subscribe! GO GIVE ME THAT 5 STAR REVIEW BESTIE RN!!...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min
As promised to finish up cult month/October, we are bringing back last week’s anonymous guest and Scientology survivor for a part 2 continuation of last week's episode! and this time, we are focusing on some of the negative aspects of it. Today, on Almost Adulting, we’re continuing where we left off, but diving into the most current conspiracies and rumors surrounding Scientology. Violet and the guest unpack the mystery of Shelly, the current leader of the Church of Scientology, David’s Miscavig...
Nov 03, 2022•33 min
WELCOME TO VAULT ARCHIVES TUESDAY!! With our special guest, NICK VIALL! Today, we pulled one of the first episodes Violet ever recorded that she kept hidden all this time but TODAY we decided it was time to share with the world. On this episode with Nick Viall, they discuss, what Nick looks for in a partner, being a Libra, their definition of love, finding love, soulmates, the rules of s*x, and going through a heartbreak. Consider taking a shot every time Violet breaks into a nervous laugh or un...
Nov 01, 2022•39 min
It’s finally the last week of October and to cap off the Cult month, we get an exclusive interview with a former member of Scientology who is related to Ron Hubbard, the CREATOR of Scientology. Today, on Almost Adulting, for security and personal reasons, we are keeping the guest’s identity anonymous. The guest talks about how she grew up in the church and lived her childhood in a compound that housed church members, the day to day experiences, and what it was truly like to be part of the group....
Oct 27, 2022•58 min
Hey, Besties! Today on Almost Adulting, we welcome back MJ Corey (@kardashian_kolloquium) to continue their conversation about the Kardashian family and how they continue to stay relevant to this day. Violet and MJ go straight into discussing how Kylie has emerged from her sisters' shadows and built an empire for herself. The pair also discuss the Kardashian's rebranding strategy centered around how they look and the power they have as a family rooting on their differing personalities and busine...
Oct 25, 2022•53 min
For the third week of the cult month, we’re going to do things differently. In a special 2 part episode, this week we will be looking deeper into the Kardashian conglomerate with a different lens and focusing on how their success is anchored on controlling their narrative, building an ever-evolving empire, and remaining uniquely influential. Today on Almost Adulting we welcome MJ Corey! MJ, better known as kardashian_kolloquium on TikTok, is a writer and psychotherapist from Brooklyn. She gained...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min
GHOSTED IN OCTOBER? HOW FESTIVE!! Today's Tuesday episode, Violet dives into winning a job interview, why people who hurt you pretend like you're the bad person, what to do when you've been ghosted, what it feels like, why you didn't see it coming and why it hurts so much, steps to move on, and the type of person that ghosting affects the MOST. Violet then ends the episode with some research behind this topic, a discussion about the effects of loneliness, getting rejected, ruminating, having low...
Oct 18, 2022•40 min
Continuing with cult month, today we are diving into the world of NXIVM where we welcome two survivors turned whistleblowers of a very famous cult masked as an MLM company. NXIVM became widely known during their high profile RICO case involving celebrities, billionaire heiresses, and the FBI. This week on Almost Adulting, Violet speaks with Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames, hosts of A Little Bit Culty podcast and former members of NXIVM. Founded by Keith Raniere, NXIVM posed themselves a...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Today, Besties, Violet is taking a break from discussing cults because ya'll couldn't even go 2 weeks without falling apart and needing your big sis for advice!! so Violet is here for the rescue with today's AMAZING episode all about the truth behind "right person, wrong time" Depending what you take from today's episode, for those who decide to walk away from their situationship, Violet softens the blow by finishing the episode, with 9 steps to get over someone, even if you never actually dated...
Oct 11, 2022•36 min
WELCOME TO CULT MONTH ON THE PODCAST!! On today's short episode, Violet walks you through the cults we will be covering this month along with trigger warnings before we fully dive in starting this Thursday. Violet Covers NXIVM, Children of God, The Kardashians, and Scientology. GET READY FOR ONE CULTY MONTH AND COME TO MY SHOW AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPORV!! - OCT. 24 - https://improv.com/comic/violet+benson/ THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Shopify: Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/ad...
Oct 04, 2022•24 min
Besties, throughout September we covered all things personal growth and really checked in with each other. So the best way to end this month is by talking to Neil Strauss, a ten-time New York Times best-selling author. His books, The Game and Rules Of The Game , for which he went undercover in a secret society of pickup artists for two years, made him an international celebrity and an accidental hero to men around the world. Though this sounds a little questionable, the topic here is GROWTH, whi...
Sep 29, 2022•51 min
BE DELUSIONAL. Today Violet teaches you to choose yourself first, whether it's being delusional that everything will work out or changing your perspective on what you reality is. Violet believes that every day you have a choice. So TODAY why not choose to be delusional??!! and choose to change your life. COME TO MY SHOW AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPORV!! - OCT. 24 https://improv.com/comic/violet+benson/ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode again!!!...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min
