Danielle Cohn grew up on the internet in front of a large audience as one of TikTok’s first breakout stars and a social media personality. As one of the most recognized influencers of her generation, she’s endured intense scrutiny because of her viral fame. 

Now Cohn is sharing the truth of her experience growing up on social media in her new podcast, Pretty Honest, produced by 369 Media. 

Danielle Cohn’s Early Rise on Social Media

Cohn first gained viral attention when she joined Musical.ly, a social media site where users could record 15-second videos lip-syncing to songs or audio clips. The platform was very popular among teenagers and young adults, and the app’s algorithm helped videos go viral through its recommendation feed.

When TikTok acquired Musical.ly, Cohn was among the first star personalities on the platform. In time, she built a dedicated audience of 35 million followers across all her social media platforms. 

As Cohn became increasingly popular, the interest in her private life intensified. Some viewers were not satisfied with what she shared of her life in her videos, which led to intense speculation and constant commentary from both fans and critics. Her highly publicized relationships and personal experiences became fodder for the internet rumor mill. 

Cohn is now transitioning from short-form videos to long-form media to share the truth about her experiences growing up on social media. 

The Concept Behind “Pretty Honest”

On International Women’s Day, March 8th, Cohn released a first-look teaser for the new Pretty Honest podcast across her social media platforms. The podcast will offer a new way for her to connect with her vast audience and share a behind-the-scenes look at viral moments from her teenage years. 

Cohn plans to reflect on and discuss the online narratives that took hold of her life and the controversies that followed. 

She also plans to use the podcast's long-form format to provide her followers with more context for the events featured in her much shorter videos.

“For years, everyone else told my story. There were headlines, opinions, and assumptions about my life everywhere online. I stayed quiet for a long time. Pretty Honest is where I finally get to tell my story in my own words,” Cohn says.

The show is not about drama, but about Cohn’s personal growth, taking accountability, and being truthful about her personal perspective. She plans to use the podcast to reach other young women who are dealing with social media pressure and relationship issues and encourage them in their personal development. 

The podcast will also feature in-depth conversations with women who have dealt with public scrutiny.  

The Role of 369 Media and Creator-Led Studios

The podcast is produced by 369 Media, a new company that features creator-driven cultural programming. 369 Media focuses on delivering story-driven content with high-end visual production to its audience, using distribution strategies native to the digital world. 

The Pretty Honest podcast is 369 Media’s flagship project, and the company is excited to partner with Cohn. 

“Danielle’s journey is exactly the kind of narrative that deserves depth, honesty, and cinematic storytelling. Pretty Honest is the first step in a much larger vision,” a representative from 369 Media said.

The Pretty Honest podcast launches on April 4, 2026, on all major podcast platforms. Full video of the podcast episodes will be available on YouTube.

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