Beyond the Memoir: A Deep Dive into Celine Dion's "I am Celine" and "My Story, My Dream"

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Society & Culture, Arts, Books

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2024

⏱️ 115 minutes

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It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine Dion’s memoir, “My Story, My Dream,” with guest Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn 99,” “In the Heights”). Learn about Celine’s perspective on her rise to fame, the intricacies of her relationship with her manager and husband Rene, and more.The memoir episode begins at 24:06. Content warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. Take care while listening and find resources here. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: 24:06 - Memoir episode begins Penny Marshall Episode Where to find our Guests: Chris DeRosa: Instagram Fixing Famous People Podcast Stephanie Beatriz: Instagram *** Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR TOUR PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE TOUR: Lipgloss: @cheekbonebeauty Cocktails: @postmeridiemspirits Fans: @familyindustries Notebooks & pens: @poketo @patternbrands NEW YORK: Hotel: @staypineapple Books: @cafeconlibros_bk Cookies: @madbatternewyork Gift Bags: @thetravelagency.co Flowers: @flowersforall_bk DC: Hotel: @swannhouse Bookstore: @loyaltybooks Cookies: @unclechipscookies NASHVILLE: Venue: @erinmurraycreates & @collective615 Bookstore: @novelettebooksellers Cocktails: @drinktipsy Desserts: @myfavoriteplum @googooclusters @saturatedicecream @dandrewsbakery Gift Shop: @tenngallonhat @gifthorsenashville Totes: @bagzdepot Photographer: @newviewmediaproductions CHICAGO: Venue: @thesecondcity Bookstore: @slantoflightbooks Photographer: @sandysteinbrecherphotography NEW MEXICO Hotel: @eldoradohotelandspa *20% discount off of our Best Flexible Rate across all Heritage Hotels & Resorts properties to anyone who references promo code: COOKIESONLY through the summer Guests can call the reservations department and reference this promo code to enjoy these special rates or click the links found here. ABQ venue, planning & gifting: @newnuevonm Santa Fe venue & planning: @sarahjonesabq @jeancocteaucinema @sfccnm @stagecoachfdn Bookstore: @beastlybooks418 Desserts: @chaine_santafe @theturquoisemacaron.abq Permanent Jewelry: @linkxlou.albuquerque Henna: @MissHennaMarie Tarot: @readingsbykasandra Cheese Plates: @ the_bougie_brie Wine: @missionwinery Photographer: @gatheringsunshine SEATTLE: Hotel: @palladianhotel Venue: @shoptansysea Bookstore: @elliottbaybookco Cookies: @hellorobincookies Hair: @gwenythbeautybarber Permanent Jewelry:@linkxlou.seattle Totes: @bagzdepot Photographer: @katemillerphotography PORTLAND: Hotel: @woodlark_hotel Use code CHELSEA for a discounted stay 20% off at The Woodlark Hotel for the Cookies! Venue: @sirentheatre Bookstore: @powellsbooks Cookies: @showstopper_cookies Use code CHELSEA for 15% off your order Photographer: @notnowjosh LA SPONSORS Venues: @shoptansyla @kisolosangeles Bookstore: @octavias_bookshelf Cookies: @uzziscookies Natural Wine: @itslulaseason Use COOKIESONLY code for $15 flat rate 3-day shipping on US orders thru July Tarot: @simonashapiro Totes: @my.awesomeprints Gifting: (essential oils) @properxchange (essential oils) @pradosbeauty (lashes) @rustyschips (chips) @drinkghia (aperitif) @appalachianbotanicalco (lavender mist) @kindri_skincare (beauty oil) @popped.nyc (CBD body butter) @mpscandlestudio (custom candeles) @paperblanks (notebooks & bookmarks) Photographer & Videographer: @raemystic Photographer: @cowboymae

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0:00.0	Okay, let me give you a few recaps, some highlights from the book tour, the podcast tour.
0:05.2	It was so wildly fun.
0:07.4	I'll start with New York City.
0:09.2	That is where the tour kicked off, where the book launch happened.
0:12.4	I did a show with John Stewart. It was
0:14.4	the stuff of dreams. I'm not gonna lie. There were I think 700 tickets sold and
0:20.1	it was so wonderful to be in New York City. I did a shoot for the book dress that I made of all my childhood journals.
0:25.9	I put that on my Instagram if you want to see it. And New York City was the only stop that Yasser and
0:31.2	needy quarantine dog could join me on because it's just too much
0:34.8	travel for our sweet little guys so we had to stay at like a super dog friendly
0:38.7	hotel and we found stay pineapple that is what the hotel is called. Stay Pineapple. It was so
0:46.2	cute and by far the most dog-friendly hotel I have ever stayed in. They had little signs that greeted what dogs were
0:54.0	staying at the hotel at that time and little pictures of them. They had dog treats,
0:58.5	dog bed, even just the signs that you put on your door letting you know that you don't need
1:03.7	cleaning service they would say like my owners out exploring give me some peace and
1:07.8	quiet like I'm snoozing so you just knew that your dog was safe there
1:11.9	also their beds they have this experience
1:14.8	called the Naked Experience, and I don't know how to explain it,
1:18.4	but they have these mattresses that are so plush
1:21.9	and wonderful, and then these two European comforters so each
1:25.8	person sleeping in the bed each gets their own comforter it was
1:29.4	incredible yester and I are looking up like how we could recreate it at home
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