104: Behind the Magic with Guest Creator Paula from Practically Perfect Family: Laughter, Magic & Resilience
On this episode of The Well Hello Magic Podcast, I’m so excited to welcome Paula, the creator behind Practically Perfect Family and Chronically Perfect Paula.
Paula is one of those creators who feels like a friend — the kind who makes you laugh, makes you feel seen, and reminds you that magic doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. She was one of the very first “froggy friends” with Undercover Tourist, which is where my own journey of following her work began.
Over the years, I’ve watched Paula grow from hitting her first 10,000 followers to inspiring more than 150,000 people across multiple platforms, all while staying grounded in honesty, humor, and heart.
This episode is joyful, real, and deeply human — a conversation that goes far beyond Disney and into what it means to evolve, adapt, and build community through every season of life.
From Disney Content to Motherhood, Lifestyle & Real Life
Paula shares how her platform began rooted in Disney content and naturally expanded as her life changed. What started as fun, relatable Disney posts grew into something much deeper — content that reflects motherhood, daily life, humor, and the realities that come with growing up and growing through hard things.
We talk about:
How her content evolved alongside her life
Finding your voice as a creator over time
Letting your platform grow with you instead of boxing yourself in
Why relatability matters more than perfection
Her ability to adapt without losing herself is one of the reasons her audience has stayed so loyal over the years.
Viral Reels, Community Building & Staying Grounded
Paula has experienced the highs of viral content — especially through Reels that took off and brought rapid growth. But what sets her apart is how she’s always centered community over numbers.
In this episode, we talk about:
What it’s really like when content goes viral
How growth can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time
Why engagement and connection matter more than reach
Building a space where people feel welcome and understood
Her mix of humor and honesty has helped her create a community that doesn’t just watch — they stay.
Navigating Chronic Illness & Showing Up Honestly
One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Paula opening up about navigating chronic illness and how it changed both her life and her platform.
She shares how this experience:
Shifted the direction of her content
Deepened her connection with her audience
Gave her a new understanding of resilience
Helped her show up more honestly online
Through Chronically Perfect Paula, she’s been able to connect with people facing similar challenges — offering humor, validation, and the reminder that joy and struggle can exist at the same time.
This part of the episode is especially meaningful for listeners who live with chronic illness, care for someone who does, or simply need to feel less alone.
Disney Love, Humor & Finding Joy in Imperfect Moments
Of course, we talk about Disney — because it’s always been part of Paula’s story.
But we talk about it through the lens of:
Nostalgia
Comfort
Humor
Finding joy even when life feels heavy
Disney has remained a thread throughout her content, not as a performance, but as something familiar and grounding. That balance — loving Disney while also showing real life — is part of what makes her voice so refreshing.
Why This Conversation Resonates So Deeply
This episode isn’t about chasing trends or staying niche. It’s about being human online.
Paula’s story resonates because it reflects so many things listeners are navigating themselves:
Growth
Change
Motherhood
Health challenges
Letting go of who you were to become who you are
It’s an honest look at the woman behind the magic — and a reminder that connection comes from truth, not polish.
Questions We Answer in This Episode
These are high-intent SEO questions listeners are actively searching, and exactly what this episode covers:
Who is Paula from Practically Perfect Family?
What is Practically Perfect Family?
How do Disney creators grow beyond Disney content?
How do creators stay authentic as their platforms grow?
What is it like going viral on Instagram Reels?
How does chronic illness impact content creation?
How do creators talk about health struggles online?
How do you build a supportive online community?
Can you still create joyful content while navigating hard seasons?
Guest: Paula
✨ Creator of Practically Perfect Family
✨ Creator of Chronically Perfect Paula
✨ Disney, motherhood, and lifestyle content creator
✨ Advocate for honesty, humor, and resilience
Find Paula online:
📸 Instagram: @practicallyperfectfamily
📸 Instagram: @chronicallyperfectpaula
Who This Episode Is For
This episode is especially for you if:
You love Disney creators who keep it real
You’re navigating motherhood and personal change
You live with or care for someone with chronic illness
You’re a content creator growing into new seasons
You value humor, honesty, and heart over perfection
