Ellen Acuario: How Staying True to Yourself Leads to Success


Ellen Acuario, stand-up comedian and social media sensation, joins us on Navigating No to share her journey of overcoming rejection, self-doubt, and finding success through authenticity. Ellen’s rise on TikTok during the COVID lockdowns, where her unfiltered content resonated with thousands, is just one part of her story. From being rejected in radio to thriving in comedy, Ellen has learned to embrace her true self and use humor to navigate life’s challenges. In this episode, Ellen opens up about her experiences with failure, her children’s book Be You, and how staying genuine helped her build meaningful connections with her audience.