Hey all, you're listening to It's Been a Minute from NPR.

I'm your guest host Anna Sale.

And today we bring you an episode from my other show, Death Sex and Money from WNYC Studios.

It first aired last month in June, and it's a story that starts with TikTok during a

bad day at work and ends with a woman finding her power and also losing her job.

And as I got to know Mary Gundel, it made me think about how many others there are like

her who are trying to make their way and support their families, working American food service

and retail jobs.

And just a heads up, there is some strong language ahead, including a description of sexual violence

that might not be suitable for all listeners.

Okay, let's get to it.

It gets to that point in your life where you're just, you're like, y'all want to fire me

for it and fire me for it, you know?

I can't keep my head down anymore and I can't keep just kissing your butt anymore.

This is Death Sex and Money.

The show from WNYC about the things we think about a lot.

We need to talk about more.

I'm Anna Seal.

In the story of Mary Gundel and her TikTok, it all comes down to March 28.

Before that date, Mary's TikTok is about a lot of things in her everyday life, going

to the zoo with her family.

Where's the hippo at?

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