Drew Afualo on the Rules Women Should Stop Following

Drew Afualo opens up about writing her bestselling book, LOUD, the darker side of TikTok fame, her podcasts The Comment Section and Two Idiot Girls, and her Samoan culture and family. Drew gets real about questioning the rules women are taught to follow, why they don’t always have to be nice, and how her fiancé, Pili, won her heart. Plus, Drew’s hot takes on dating, Love Island, Chappell Roan, and her full-circle moment with The Rock, and why she went to bat for Keke online before they met. 00:00 Drew & Keke: Virgo Goals & Twinning 05:52 Different Rules for Boys & Girls 11:21 Samoan Culture & Family Roasts 18:37 Body Image & Insecurities 28:43 TikTok Fame & Online Hate 31:09 Misogynists & the Wild Cameo Request 39:47 It’s Okay to Be Mean 46:11 When Women Uphold the Patriarchy 57:00 The Magic of Female Pop Stars 59:54 Drew Interviews The Rock 1:02:07 Pili, Dating & Getting Engaged 01:07:05 Game: Dating & Love Island Hot Takes Watch More Baby, this is Keke Palmer episodes:    • Baby, this is Keke Palmer   Follow Baby, this is Keke Palmer on social:   / kekepalmerpodcast     / kekepalmerpodcast   Follow Keke on social:   / keke     / kekepalmer     / kekepalmer     / kekepalmer   Connect with Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/baby-this-i...   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   About the Show: Keke Palmer has questions, and she’s not afraid to ask them. On ‘Baby, this is Keke Palmer,’ Keke sits down with artists, actors, entrepreneurs, experts, and creators shaping culture. These aren’t just promo stops or viral moments. They’re honest, layered conversations about identity, relationships, reinvention, success, and growth. Pop culture moves fast. Opinions move faster. But nuance takes time, and that’s what Keke makes space for. Because culture is more than a headline. It’s a reflection of who we are. And baby… this show holds up the mirror. New episodes every Tuesday. #kekepalmer #podcast #wondery