One wrong social media post. One controversial opinion. That's all it takes to see your business suffer in 2025. Today we’re taking a look at the brutal reality of cancel culture - what actually happens when your views don't match the majority. From death threats sliding into DMs to orchestrated boycott campaigns, Nicole and Jolene reveal the true cost of speaking up in an era where silence feels safer.

The most dangerous impact of cancel culture isn't the loud voices demanding boycotts - it's the voices we never hear. How many important conversations die in draft folders? How many perspectives get buried under layers of fear? How many bridges never get built because everyone's afraid to take the first step?

Two women from opposite sides of the political spectrum refuse to let fear win. While Jolene still worries about Dible Dough and Nicole still concerns herself with a potential backlash, we’ve decided that honest, respectful dialogue matters more than playing it safe.

Your Turn to Talk

Are you holding back your truth? Have you swallowed your words because the risk felt too high? The conversation continues on Instagram and YouTube channel "We've Got to Talk." Because in a world where cancel culture thrives on division, real conversation might be the only way forward.

- Nicole & Jolene

P.S. Thinking about canceling either of us after reading this? Try having a real conversation first. Coffee beats keyboard warfare every time. 😉

CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Launching We’ve Got To Talk Podcast

03:28 Facing Cancel Culture

05:31 Boycotts and Their Impact

07:50 Introducing Dibble Dough

08:21 Navigating Political Views

16:54 The Hypocrisy of Choices

18:57 The Privilege of Choice

19:26 Dealing with Anger and Exhaustion

20:24 Podcast Journey and Support

22:45 Cookie Dough Flavors

24:17 Good for the Soul Recommendations

25:30 Would You Rather?

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Healing Out Loud - Instagram

Progress Network - Instagram

LINKS:

On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wevegottotalk/

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeveGotToTalk

How to find Nicole https://nicolefonarow.com/

How to find Jolene https://dibledough.com/