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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and content creator, Kelly Grace Mae, for an unfiltered, pure-vibes conversation as always. Kelly walks us through why she put her podcast on hiatus, her skincare routine, plus her stance on PRP, Botox, and why she'll never do facial filler. Then she gets vulnerable about her miscarriage and shares where she's at mentally now with her fertility journey.Key Takeaway / Points:How she's never taken NJ transit even though she's a Jersey girlThe answer to the question everyone wants to know: will her podcast be returning?Her skincare routine and why she's not a practicing esthetician even after schoolingHer current go-to skincare product picksDeciding to openly share her miscarriage story on social mediaLinks to Kelly's skincare recommendations HEREFollow Kelly:Instagram: @kellygracemaeTikTok: @kellygracemaeFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers
This week on Get Canceled, Sheryl and her guest take a moment to remind everyone that there is always someone uglier or worse off than you, so relax. Then they get into the AI take over and how retarded humanity will become as well as all the misinformation being pumped into the mainstream as books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias become obsolete. Just as society has become fake with the replacement of AI, such is the case with beauty and Looksmaxxing. The images we see on social media are not real; however, the consequences of this messaging are. As people move from a tangible world to a virtual one, it is clear people are losing their grip on what is normal. It has even gone as far as parents pimping out their children in the form of child influencers. Get Canceled is here to break is all down on today's episode by calling out the bullshit. Get Canceled Confessions: Please continue to send your confessions - the good, the bad, and definitely the dirty - to getcanceledinfo@gmail.com and Sheryl will read them on the show!DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Get Canceled. All guests remain anonymous.If you enjoy, please rate review subscribe and share!Have you or someone you love been canceled? Sheryl wants to hear from you! Email: getcanceledinfo@gmail.comX: @GetCanceledPodwww.getcanceled.com
Gay men are perhaps the most aesthetic community out there: gym routines, filler, hair plugs, veneers, BBLs, skincare, holetox, steroids, and even surgery. This episode dives into the “looksmaxing” of it all, and other trends that inform (or infect) our community. Is everyone who gets cosmetic surgery insecure? Are you toxic for having a really strict gym regimen? How do we draw the line between affirming aesthetic body modification and unhealthy impulses informed by cultural pressure? Answering these questions with us are two guests: nurse practitioner “Injector Chris” and therapist Benjamin Goldman. Hungry for more Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions? Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com Try Sniffies: sniffies.com Follow Sniffies on Social: Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp X: x.com/sniffiesapp TikTok: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp Follow the hosts: Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife Guest featured in this episode: Chris Bustamante: https://www.instagram.com/injectorchris/ Benjamin Goldman: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjgoldman/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight's episode is a remastered version of one of the first stories ever released on the podcast. The original version covered cosmetics and perfumes; in this new version we expanded the history of cosmetics and left the history of perfumes for a future story. The new material covers the influence of Hollywood and flapper culture, women who helped build the modern beauty industry, dangerous cosmetics and the rise of regulation, makeup during World War II, and the changing beauty culture of the 1950s and 1960s. We also explore the history of cosmetics, as we did in the original story, from ancient pigments and Egyptian kohl to Japanese beauty traditions, and more. This content is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome 02:50 Introduction: Why Humans Use Cosmetics 07:44 Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt 13:42 Beauty Standards in Ancient China and Japan 28:51 Cosmetics in Greece and Rome 41:18 From the Middle Ages to Elizabethan and French Courts 46:35 The Birth of the Modern Cosmetics Industry 54:11 Hollywood, Regulation, War, and Modern Makeup #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #cosmetics Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Practical Magic 2 review is here, and yes, the Owens curse is back (poor Gary). Meaghan and Shirin went in braced for a nostalgia cash-in and came out pleasantly surprised.Practical Magic 2 adapts Alice Hoffman's The Book of Magic, the direct sequel to Practical Magic, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman back as Sally and Gillian Owens and Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing returning as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny. This time the story leaves the Massachusetts house behind. Kylie (Joey King) falls hard for Gideon, the death beetle starts chirping, and the whole family ends up in the English village of Thornfield chasing the roots of the curse, with Lee Pace along for the ride as Ian.Practical Magic 2 and Alice Hoffman's The Book of MagicPractical Magic 2 adapts The Book of Magic, Alice Hoffman's direct sequel to Practical Magic, after the prequel Magic Lessons: The Book of MagicWhy this sequel feels book-based: a real beginning, middle, and end instead of a nostalgia patchworkMeaghan's yearly fall rewatch of Practical Magic (1998) and Shirin's Sabrina the Teenage Witch eraThe Owens Curse Returns: Plot and Ending (Spoilers)Gary is gone, and Sally's forgetting spell keeps Kylie and Antonia in the dark about their magicThe death beetle chirps for Aunt Jet, who leaves behind the Book of Raven and a way to break the curseGideon's coma sends Kylie, Sally, and Gillian to Thornfield, England, where the villain twist landsAunt Franny's sacrifice and how Practical Magic 2 finally breaks the Owens curseThe Cast: The Original Coven and New FacesSandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reunite, and the chemistry holdsLee Pace as Ian, from Twilight to Bodies Bodies BodiesJoey King and Maisie Williams as Kylie and Antonia, and why their bond barely registersBotox, Beauty Standards and Frozen Faces on ScreenThe online discourse around expressive performances in Practical Magic 2Olivia Wilde's comments on casting actors whose faces still moveWhy Dianne Wiest's performance stands outWhat Worked and What Didn'tWorked: the aesthetic, Sally's costumes, the aunts, and a bigger world beyond the Owens houseDidn't: forced awkward humor, a thin sister relationship, and not nearly enough midnight margaritasSplit critic and audience scores, and whether a third film happens with no book left to adaptComing Up on Fully-BookedOur interview with Judy Molland on The Making of a WitchFall and winter adaptations on our radar: Verity, Sunrise on the Reaping, Klara and the Sun, and Remain. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beauty standards are constantly changing, especially for women. That's why you can't chase them unless you wanna run forever. But what we consider beautiful today isn't necessarily what people considered beautiful 50 years ago, 20 years ago, or even 5 years ago. Different body types and shapes, hairstyles and colors, eye shapes and colors, skin tones – those have gone in and out of style, and social media has made those shifts even more obvious. And when it comes to height, there's this idea that tall women are the beauty standard, especially because many people look up to models. And models are tall.So today, we're gonna talk about this. We're gonna discuss whether or not tall women are actually the beauty standard, even though so many people have a lot to say about our bodies, and we're gonna discuss how when many people refer to tall women being the beauty standard, they're really talking about one specific image/version of tall. Tune in for more! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews
Aly and Erica talk the “honeymoon phase," rest, “soft life,” the importance of our language, body image and beauty standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Get Canceled, Sheryl and her guest get into the trend of Looksmaxxing and the dangers of being bombarded with photoshopped images of unattainable beauty. Long gone are the days of appreciating individual beauty as we see cookie cutter faces and bodies splashed across social media. If a young man's face isn't aesthetically perfect, break your bones and start again. If a young woman's body isn't thin enough, get a GLP-1. Society is promoting body dysphoria in a way we have never seen before. But can we, as a society, bring back a sense of normalcy or is it too late to put this genie back in the bottle?Get Canceled Confessions: Please continue to send your confessions - the good, the bad, and definitely the dirty - to getcanceledinfo@gmail.com and Sheryl will read them on the show!DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Get Canceled. All guests remain anonymous.If you enjoy, please rate review subscribe and share!Have you or someone you love been canceled? Sheryl wants to hear from you! Email: getcanceledinfo@gmail.comX: @GetCanceledPodwww.getcanceled.com
Text the show! America didn't run out of beautiful women. We stopped allowing them to become icons.For decades, every generation produced a bombshell America could recognize from a silhouette: Marilyn Monroe, Farrah Fawcett, Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie. Today, Sydney Sweeney may be the only contender—and every time she uses her beauty, the cultural referees question whether she can still be taken “seriously.”The old beauty standard was too narrow. But instead of widening the fantasy, Hollywood, advertising and the fashion industry began treating aspiration itself as the problem.In this Monologue Monday, Chad Law draws on his experience as a licensed cosmetologist and former advertising executive to examine:• Why women never stopped wanting glamour• How Hollywood franchises replaced movie stars• Why social media destroyed the mystery bombshells require• How performance marketing made advertising uglier• The contradiction between body positivity and GLP-1 adoption• Why clients now bring AI-generated women into salons as inspiration• How Victoria's Secret finally learned to combine inclusion with aspiration• The difference between advertising that acts as a mirror and advertising that opens a windowThe culture removed real women like Cindy Crawford in the name of eliminating unattainable standards—then replaced them with AI women who were never born and whose hair does not obey physics.The answer was never fewer bombshells. It was a longer guest list.More ages. More races. More shapes. More women allowed to be extraordinary.CHAPTERS:00:00 Where Have All the Bombshells Gone?01:11 When Glamour Needed a Permission Slip04:03 The Fix Was More Kinds of Extraordinary09:29 Beautiful Women Must Now Be “Serious”14:28 The Body-Positivity Paradox17:15 Why Hollywood Stopped Making Stars19:22 Social Media Killed the Mystery20:51 We Replaced Real Women With AI25:30 How Performance Marketing Made Ads Ugly28:48 Victoria's Secret Lost—and Found—Its Identity34:14 Mirrors, Windows and the Return of AspirationVisit https://chadparkerlaw.com for Chad's books, the free Common Sense Conservative Manifesto and The GAILY NEWS.Questions, arguments or objections? Text 252-CHAD-LAW.#BeautyStandards #SydneySweeney #MonologueMonday
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In this week's "They Said What?" segment, Shanna and Laura cover a bedtime conversation that took a shocking left turn, a sentence Laura never expected to say out loud, and an adult's comment about beauty standards that made a lasting impact. Also, Laura reports on a Portland trip derailed by wildfire smoke and saved by 300 pinball machines, and Shanna navigates her daughter's emotionally charged earring switch. They also share this week's BFPs and BFNs.Kids' ages: Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 years old and 5.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• What to do when wildfire smoke ruins your vacation plans• Getting kids comfortable changing their earrings• Body image conversations with young kids• When your five-year-old is in a sweet, grateful phase• When your kid says something completely out of left field at bedtime• Using OpenTable and Resi's notify feature to snag last-minute reservations• Taking your kids to their first concertProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• Next Level Arcade and Pinball Museum, Hillsboro OR • Fox Theater Pomona• Gado Gado Portland• OpenTable / Resy• Indiana Jones soundtrack on Spotify• Schindler's List soundtrack by John Williams• Beach Bunny• Vertigo by Beach BunnyConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.• Follow @bfppodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, or join our Facebook community group.Loved this episode? A quick rating or review helps other parents find the show. Thanks for listening!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with singer songwriter Paris Paloma about her incredible, visceral second album ‘The Fatal Flaw' and her other eras to date.Abbie and Paris discuss her songwriting process, supporting Florence & The Machine on tour, the overwhelming worldwide reaction to her viral song 'Labour', using mythological references in her music and dismantling the patriarchy.Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma / Junopro / Context Films production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.Follow us:Instagram @theeraspodcastuk @abbiejmccarthyTikTok @theeraspodcast @abbie__mccarthy#parispaloma #labour #music #feminism #musicinterview #songwriting #florencewelch #abbiemccarthy #theeraspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all know social media messes with how we see ourselves, but it's sneakier than you think. In this episode, we get real about beauty standards, body image, and what it actually feels like to navigate all of it as women in your 20s. We're talking about the pressures nobody warns you about, the quiet insecurities we don't usually admit out loud, and the mindset shift that changed how we see our own bodies.Join the newsletter: https://wamy.kit.com/richFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing style with real life. This Week's Topics • Bethanie Jean's Journey from Hairstylist to Interior Designer, Style Expert, and Author • The Philosophy of Personal Style as a Form of Self-Expression • Breaking Traditional Fashion and Hair Rules • Building Confidence Through Individual Style Choices • The Importance of Creativity and Individuality in Hair Artistry • Collaborating With Clients to Create a Style That Feels Authentic to Them • The Impact of Social Media on Beauty Standards and Personal Style • Balancing Aesthetics, Comfort, and Lifestyle • Building Strong Client Relationships Through Trust and Communication • Embracing Your Uniqueness in the Beauty and Fashion Industries Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US @thehairgamepodcast @salonrepublic @loveerictaylor FOLLOW BETHANIE @bethaniejeanofficial
Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing style with real life. This Week's Topics • Bethanie Jean's Journey from Hairstylist to Interior Designer, Style Expert, and Author • The Philosophy of Personal Style as a Form of Self-Expression • Breaking Traditional Fashion and Hair Rules • Building Confidence Through Individual Style Choices • The Importance of Creativity and Individuality in Hair Artistry • Collaborating With Clients to Create a Style That Feels Authentic to Them • The Impact of Social Media on Beauty Standards and Personal Style • Balancing Aesthetics, Comfort, and Lifestyle • Building Strong Client Relationships Through Trust and Communication • Embracing Your Uniqueness in the Beauty and Fashion Industries Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US @thehairgamepodcast @salonrepublic @loveerictaylor FOLLOW BETHANIE @bethaniejeanofficial
Send us Fan MailSauce MacKenzie gets unfiltered on BBL culture, body positivity, beauty standards, relationships, and whether people are truly happy being single after 35.What are cosmetic surgery and social media teaching young girls about their natural bodies? Are people changing themselves for confidence—or attention? And have we gone too far promoting the idea that men and women don't need each other?Plus, Sauce talks Black love, marriage, accountability, community, and why helping people shouldn't always require a camera.
In French, when someone is beautiful, you can say they're ‘canon'. The word itself means a general law, rule, princely or criteria by which something is judged, but when it comes to beauty it is simply means model that we elevate to the level of perfection. Except that this model has changed a lot over the centuries and across cultures. Those who are considered “canons” today would have been considered ugly in another era. And some of the beauty standards of the past would probably look downright grotesque to us today. Did people alter their skeletons in the name of beauty? Is it mostly women who paid the highest price? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend? What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok? What is Face Wine, the latest viral beauty product from Tiktok? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 3/10/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when you stop treating your body hair as something that needs fixing and start seeing it as part of what makes you attractive? In this episode of Come Curious, Reed chats to Bethany, producer of Come Curious and host of The Sassy Show, about being a proudly hairy woman with a beard. They dive deep into body confidence, beauty standards and hair fetishes. Bethany shares her journey from shaving from the age of 10 to embracing her natural body hair and how queer & kinky communities helped her feel more confident in her body. We get into: Being a hairy woman: body hair, beauty standards & body acceptance Hair fetishes: when being fetishised can feel empowering vs objectifying Razor play & grooming: the intimacy of letting someone else care for your body Body confidence: learning to see and touch your body without shame Talking to partners: asking for reassurance, praise and what you actually need Tune in for a conversation about body hair, kink, fetishisation, confidence and unlearning the idea that your natural body needs to be changed. Follow Bethany on IG @bxsassy2 and get to know her platform The Sassy Show Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @comecurious and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence @florencebark Follow Reed @reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Hoover is a bestselling author, art historian and cultural critic whose memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood, offers a brutally candid account of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum depression and the complicated realities of becoming a mother.In this episode, Sarah joins me for an honest, funny and at times uncomfortable conversation about the parts of motherhood women still aren't supposed to say out loud. We talk about her traumatic first birth, struggling to bond with her son, postpartum depression, rage and resentment, and what it feels like when the experience you were told would be the happiest of your life is anything but. We also get into maternal ambivalence, the pressure to be endlessly grateful, losing your identity after having a baby, and why admitting that motherhood is incredibly hard doesn't mean you don't love your children.But this conversation is definitely not all heavy. We also get into beauty standards and how they've changed, our complicated relationship with aging and wanting to look good, makeup, personal style, the aesthetics we're collectively tired of, and what our beauty choices say about the culture we're living in. Sarah has such a sharp, funny perspective on the expectations placed on women—from how we're supposed to mother to how we're supposed to look—and we talk about all of it.It's ultimately a conversation about motherhood, beauty, identity, culture and the things women are often thinking but don't always feel comfortable saying out loud.Thanks to my sponsors:Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout to get 15% off your first order.Use code ARIELLE15 for $15 off your first purchase at thirdlove.comVisit http://get.justthrivehealth.com/pages/well for a free 90-day supply of their new Digestive Bitters when you start a 90-day Just Thrive probiotic subscriptionHead to dose daily.co/WELL to get 35% off your first subscriptionDownload the Vinted app for free and start listingOrion is offering our listeners 15% off at Orion.com/well.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's time for an AMA!!! Abbie's been asked to unpack what happened on the Logies, as well as an update on her mental health, her thoughts on current beauty standards and more!!LINKSStream the new Peking Duk album!! https://pekingduk.komi.io/Ecomind, climate mental health charity mentioned by Amy: https://www.ecomind.au/Read the Jia Tolentino article about plastic surgery: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/our-plastic-surgery-nightmareSend us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9Check out @itsalotpod on IGReview the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-reviewCREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfieldExecutive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeySocial Media and Marketing Strategist: Elizabeth Baxter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watch our review of the original Shrek here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alostplot/episodes/2026-03-04T04_00_00-08_00 In this episode, Maverick and Nick delve into the animated classic Shrek 2, exploring its themes of class anxiety, beauty standards, and character development. They discuss the relationship dynamics between Shrek and Fiona, highlighting the importance of compromise and sacrifice. The conversation also touches on the film's antagonists, particularly the Fairy Godmother, and how humor is used to convey deeper societal messages. Ultimately, they reflect on the film's nostalgic value while providing a critical analysis of its storytelling and themes. ----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Shrek 2' Introduction 5:36 Shrek16:12 Plot Holes21:08 A Prince, a King, and a Fairy Godmother29:15 The Climax40:02 Lasting Impact#shrek2 #shrek #farfaraway #animatedclassic #alostplot
SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors to learn more. ---- What do Canadian football, the trad wife movement, lip filler, gym culture, and climate change have in common? Somehow, Tim and May connect them all in another unfiltered episode of BS Free MD. The conversation kicks off with a nostalgic tribute to the Canadian Football League before taking a detour into bizarre climate headlines, including whether changing temperatures could threaten bird populations. From there, Tim and May dive into one of social media's hottest debates: the rise of the "trad wife." Are traditional family roles making a comeback, or has the internet turned the concept into something it was never meant to be? The hosts unpack the cultural shift, discuss why healthy partnerships don't fit neatly into internet labels, and share their own perspective on balancing careers, marriage, and family. Then it's time for one of Tim's favorite rants: cosmetic filler. From duck lips and body dysmorphia to plastic surgery trends and why saying "no" can be the best medical advice, they examine how social media and unrealistic beauty standards continue to reshape expectations. The episode wraps with an entertaining discussion on gym culture, attention-seeking fashion trends, and why confidence doesn't have to come with an exaggerated filter. As always, expect humor, strong opinions, and plenty of tangents along the way. In This Episode Why Tim still believes Canadian football is more entertaining than the NFL The surprising climate change story involving bird populations What the "trad wife" movement actually means—and what it doesn't Healthy marriages versus internet stereotypes Social media's influence on beauty standards Why facial filler can quickly go too far Body dysmorphia, cosmetic procedures, and knowing when enough is enough Gym fashion, attention, and modern fitness culture Tim's thoughts on plastic surgery versus injectable fillers A reminder that confidence doesn't come from social media trends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PXY Mornings w/ Moose and Breezy! Beauty standards have been rapidly evolving over recent years and Hollywood is chiming in once again!
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews body image coach and "Body Neutral" author Jessi Kneeland about why body positivity and self-love often feel inaccessible and ignore social context, and how body neutrality focuses on moral neutrality by stripping false, inflated meaning from appearance. Using examples like having a zit, they discuss how body shame spirals come from learned beliefs about worth and failure, and how "health" is frequently used as a socially acceptable cover for body hatred, disordered eating, and orthorexic behaviors. They explore the head-to-heart disconnect, the survival brain's role, the impact of oppression and weight stigma, and how "diet hope" offers false security while body neutrality supports living life despite discomfort. 02:13 Zit Example and Identity 04:38 Orthorexia and Fitness Culture 08:31 Thought Experiments on Health 12:34 Food Shame and Healing 15:57 Moral vs Emotional Neutrality 24:08 Politics Systems and Dissonance 27:47 Head to Heart Disconnect 30:32 False Safety of Thinness 31:34 Patriarchy and Slenderness Trap 33:23 Signs of Body Neutrality 44:41 Beauty Standards and Power 45:41 Complicity and Conscious Choices WANT MORE OF JESSI? *Buy her book! Body Neutral *Website: https://www.jessikneeland.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ *Check out our episode on her podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-not-about-your-body-the-power-of-body-grief/id1581433799?i=1000602037792 WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/seven-steps
The F.A.B. crew is taking a well deserved vacation, but they couldn't leave their listeners without something to enjoy! This week, they're opening the vault and sharing a Patreon episode. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the paywall, here's your chance to get a taste. Expect the same hilarious conversations, unfiltered opinions, unexpected tangents, and authentic chemistry that have made the Fake A$$ Book Club a favorite among listeners.The ladies appreciate your continued support while they recharge and can't wait to return with brand new episodes. Until then, sit back, press play, and enjoy this special bonus release. Cheers!
Spice joins Cam Newton on Funky Friday for a conversation about colorism, Caribbean culture, fame, relationships, and her journey from humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming the Queen of Dancehall. She opens up about losing her father at a young age, the challenges dark-skinned women face in the entertainment industry, and why she refuses to compromise her identity for mainstream success. Spice also shares untold stories about Dancehall's influence on Hip-Hop, reuniting with Vybz Kartel after his release, navigating global fame, and building an independent music empire. From cultural debates to personal growth, this is one of Spice's most honest and unfiltered interviews yet. 00:00 – Spice on Colorism, Beauty Standards & Dating Preferences 01:04 – Dancehall Queen Spice Joins Funky Friday 03:21 – Spice's Journey From Jamaica to Global Stardom 10:52 – The Truth About Dancehall Culture & Its Origins 26:14 – Why Spice Says Black People Can Be Hypocritical 43:33 – The Heated Debate About Black Identity & The Diaspora 45:45 – Spice Gets Real About Race, Blackness & Everyday Reality 47:58 – Reuniting With Vybz Kartel & The Unwritten Rules of Dancehall 54:22 – How Spice Built Her Brand, Signature Style & Music Career 58:52 – Would Spice Cheat Back? Relationship Double Standards Explained 01:15:57 – Alpha Males, Side Women & Modern Relationship Dynamics 01:18:26 – Fame, Money, Temptation & Staying Faithful 01:25:52 – Spice's Wild Take on Cheating, Revenge & Relationships 01:31:06 – Rating Men Across the Caribbean: Jamaica vs Everybody Else 01:37:49 – Spice Opens Up About Her Near-Death Surgery & Legacy
Send us Fan MailThe hair aisle has a script, and it's been playing in our heads for years: control, tame, smooth, fight frizz, define curls. When I hear those words, I don't just think about Black hair products, I think about beliefs and the quiet way beauty marketing trains us to see textured hair as a problem that needs a solution. So I'm asking a bigger question than “who made the rules” about beauty standards. Are Black hair products solving problems or selling them, and what did it cost Black women to believe those messages?I walk through how advertising language shapes self-image, from the idea of hair needing to “behave” to the way straight hair was positioned as professional and presentable. I also revisit the nostalgia and harm wrapped up in kid-focused relaxer marketing, plus the uncomfortable truth behind some of the images that helped sell those products. Then I fast-forward to the natural hair movement and the way the industry pivoted, swapping straightness promises for a new kind of pressure: perfect curl definition, perfect edges, and perfect routines.We also get practical about what hair products and labels don't tell you. “Anti-frizz” can hide the difference between texture and damage, and many hair growth products ignore the real issue: hair retention, breakage, dryness, tension, or even medical concerns. Black hair products can support healthy hair care, but no bottle can override biology, and sometimes the biggest change is the habit shift a product inspires.If you've ever wondered whether you're buying a cream or buying an expectation, hit play. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can keep questioning the narratives we've been handed about Black hair products, natural hair, beauty standards, and identity.Support the showDo you have a story to share that's worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you!Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!Support the Hair What I'm Saying Podcast
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're wrapping up this installment of Dear Christine & Natasha, answering the advice questions y'all sent in. Thank you so much for those!! They're also chatting Taylor Swift, Mistborn, John Green's new book, and Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series getting adapted by Warner Brothers! The Main discussion start at : 34:51Today in Fangirl Tea Time : Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls TEAM EDWARD: The first five Heated Rivalry episode commentaries are up now! Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls Get Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-aloneCheck out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/ Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirlsGet Christine's novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
Episode 214 is super lit! Rich and Uncle Free sit down with special guest, Honey, one of Atlanta's most talked about and well known dancers, for a raw conversation about strip club culture, money, relationships, and the realities behind the lifestyle.Honey breaks down everything from realizing her sex appeal at a young age, moving from New York to Atlanta, making money in the club, dealing with high-profile clients, OnlyFans, dating, and the difference between a boyfriend and a pimp. The crew also gets into Drake vs. Sauce Walker, Diddy and Daphne Joy, celebrity scandals, strip club economics, fashion trends, and much more. New Drip Report, Elite Scumbaggery, and We're all Set segments in store as well.This episode is surely one for the books and we had fun recording it. Tap in and comment.#WereAllSet #Podcast #Atlanta #Drake #SauceWalker #Diddy #StripClubCulture #OnlyFans #HipHopPodcastChapters00:00 - Intro & Meet Honey02:15 - Honey's Story: Queens to Atlanta05:02 - Early Attention, Bartending & Entering the Industry10:20 - New York vs. Atlanta: Different Types of Customers13:34 - OnlyFans vs. Strip Clubs & Making Money Online15:13 - Married Men, Single Men & Spending Habits17:17 - Body Maintenance, Beauty Standards & Industry Expectations23:39 - Wild Club Stories, VIP Experiences & Boundaries29:56 - How Much Money Can Dancers Really Make?33:13 - Relationships, Pimps, Boyfriends & Power Dynamics41:25 - Drip Report: Bedazzled Jeans, Goyard & Fashion Trends56:24 - Elite Scumbaggery: $250 Million COVID Fraud Case57:19 - Drake, Sauce Walker & Internet Tenderness63:59 - Diddy, Daphne Joy, Leaked Tapes & Celebrity Relationships77:26 - We're All Set Signature Segmenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdlA9w1H0UAR8fW5nINI9Q?sub_confirmation=1Donate To Help Us Make More Content and Buy Merch @ www.AllSetPod.storeFollow Us On Social Media @WereAllSetPodPodcast Audio linksApple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-all-set/id1476457304Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6frdwXOehWMk5OPj2YnAMa?si=nGrL2OFCQ3u_yf-hJs9lhQGoogle Pods -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTQ4NTIzNTAxL3NvdW5kcy5yc3MAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/Were-All-Set/dp/B08JJR8DSFPandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/were-all-set/PC:1000430306ListenNotes.com - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/were-all-set-all-set-media-K73x2ck58fg/Overcast - https://overcast.fm/itunes1476457304/were-all-setPocket Casts - https://pca.st/cwq90uydRadio Public - https://radiopublic.com/were-all-set-8jOkelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdlA9w1H0UAR8fW5nINI9Q?sub_confirmation=1
Send us Fan MailIvy braids are trending, but the internet's reactions reveal a much bigger conversation about Black hair, beauty standards, and the language we use to describe textured hairstyles.In this episode of Hair What I'm Saying, I explore why a textured, boho-inspired braid style sparked debates about what is considered neat, polished, professional, and acceptable. We unpack the difference between personal preference and internalized beauty standards, and why so many of us have been taught to associate certain hair textures and styles with respectability.I also share powerful listener comments, including a story from someone who once asked her bank if braids were acceptable at work. Together, we examine what that says about conformity, permission, and the quiet ways workplace culture shapes how Black women navigate their hair.From the Tignon Laws to modern-day Black hair discrimination and the CROWN Act, this episode connects the past to the present and asks an important question: Who made the rules for professional hair, and why don't we question them more often?By the end of this conversation, Ivy braids become less about a hairstyle and more about identity, self-expression, and the standards we've inherited without realizing it.If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. What beauty standard are you ready to challenge next?View the Video and comments on TIKTOK that sparked conversation for this episode!Support the showDo you have a story to share that's worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you!Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!Support the Hair What I'm Saying Podcast
This week on Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast, host Ken Fong welcomes legendary media mogul, entrepreneur, and humanitarian Yue-Sai Kan. Dubbed by People magazine as "the most famous woman in China" and Time as "the Queen of the Middle Kingdom," Yue-Sai has spent over four decades serving as a definitive cultural bridge between the East and the West. In this episode, Yue-Sai opens up about her deeply personal and illuminating memoir, The Most Famous Woman in China. She revisits the 1980s when she first stepped into a monochromatic, closed-off China to host the groundbreaking television series One World, broadcasting to over 400 million households weekly, which also helped her revolutionize the beauty industry in China.
Skincare, makeup, and beauty treatments. When did they first pop up on our spending radar and why? This week’s Deep Dive gets a little… deep. Bec and Jess discuss the cost of beauty standards: who sets them, sustains them, and how we might look at the whole topic with a raised (and sometimes fluffed) eyebrow. Because, whether you overtly subscribe to them or not, beauty standards don’t just affect folks who love a trend, they have the tendency to impact our spending habits and perceptions of value, and even our self worth. And it’s not just women either, just consider the whole looksmaxxing thing. Between the double standards, unrealistic expectations, and self-expression of it all, how have our perceptions around beauty shifted and what are we really buying into? From body hair to full-coverage foundation and the rituals of getting ready, tune in if you’ve ever wondered what we really think about the price of pretty, how we’re feeling about ‘preventative’ measures, and which standards we’re willing to bin at our next earliest convenience. Should we share what our community actually spends on beauty products? Let us know in the comments. NEW HERE?: Take our Money Personality Quiz and we will send you free resources based on how YOU actually manage money here. FREEBIE: Get our free savings challenge resource here. THOUGHTS? DISCUSS. Join our Facebook Group (Search for: ShesontheMoneyAUS) AKA our zero-judgement support network for money tips. Ask questions, share rec’s, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded community of 300,000+. And follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com) The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Egyptian print media has historically functioned as a cultural barometer, shifting from the early official bulletins of the 20th century into a relentless and aggressive form of capitalism on steroids. Professor Bahia Shehab discusses her book, "A Trade in Dreams: A Century of Egyptian Print Advertising", unpacking how visual culture has been both a witness to and a victim of political upheaval. Her research illuminates a century where advertising functioned as legalized psychological operations, deeply embedded in the daily life of Cairo. By dissecting the visual language of the past, she provides a necessary framework for understanding the mono-culture and flattening of aesthetic diversity in the modern era. 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Invention of the Egyptian Press 04:00 The Business Model of Early Advertising 05:50 Motivations for Researching Advertising History 08:20 Discoveries in Beauty Standards and Race 09:55 Sequential Chronology and Political Tectonic Shifts 12:13 Napoleon, Egyptomania, and Early Visual Communication 17:14 1920s–1940s: Agriculture and the Tobacco Export Industry 20:00 Professionalization and Multinational Ad Agencies 22:31 Hybrid Aesthetics: International vs. Local Design 27:21 The Nasser Era: Socialism and Nationalized Media 30:57 The Sadat Era: Peace Treaties and the Open Door Policy 32:33 Influential Figures and the Silencing of Female Voices 37:01 Domination of the Soap Industry 48:58 The 1940s: The Golden Age of Egyptian Advertising 57:04 Egypt's Leading Role in Regional Advertising 59:08 Book Tour and Future Perspectives Bahia Shehab is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, political activist and historian whose work focuses on the interaction and intersection of modern identity and ancient cultural heritage. Her imaginative combination of calligraphy and Islamic art history produced cutting edge, beautiful, impactful street art during the Arab Spring and continues to inform her work as an educator and designer. Having always been concerned with identity and preserving cultural heritage, she investigates art history to reinterpret contemporary Arab politics, feminist discourse and social issues. Her culturally oriented work enables her to use history as a means to better understand the present and find solutions for the future. She believes that art may be employed for the purposes of social change and has explored this phenomenon through her artwork, which focuses on socially charged themes such as the Arab identity and women's rights. Her research is largely concerned with understanding the Arabic letters and has been preoccupied with Arabic calligraphy in much of her work. Her work has been displayed in exhibitions around the world and she has received several awards and recognition for her achievements. Connect with Bahia Shehab
Send us Fan MailBlack hair has been turned into a marketplace for generations and once you notice it, you can't unsee it. Season 6 of Hair What I'm Saying starts with a clear promise: we're not just talking about hair, we're talking about what hair reveals about history, identity, and the stories that shape how we see ourselves in the mirror.We get into how Black hair has been studied, marketed, politicized, and monetized, and how entire industries have grown around telling us what's “acceptable,” what's “professional,” and what needs to be “fixed.” Along the way, we talk about the moment many of us stop asking questions and start accepting routines and rules as fact. I'm inviting you to pull those messages apart and look at what's underneath them: beauty standards, inherited narratives, and billion-dollar incentives that don't always align with our well-being.And let me be clear: Black hair care is not a scam. Our traditions aren't a scam. Protective styling isn't a scam. Taking care of your hair isn't a scam. What we are challenging is the marketing and messaging that can make you feel like your hair must be controlled or transformed to be worthy. Because maybe the biggest thing we've been sold wasn't a product, maybe it was a belief.If you're ready to challenge what you've been taught and question what you've been sold, Season 6 starts now. Subscribe, follow, leave a review, and share the show with somebody who's ready for a real conversation.Support the showDo you have a story to share that's worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you!Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!Support the Hair What I'm Saying Podcast
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Send us Fan MailMaria Margolies is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 25 years of experience. Based in New York, Maria has carved a niche for herself as an advocate for celebrating the natural human body and all its changes. She is known for her engaging and empowering workshops and retreats for women globally, emphasizing body positivity, connection with nature, and holistic well-being. With a background in Ashtanga yoga, Maria has evolved her practice to focus on more inclusive, body-positive yoga forms. She is also a vocal critic of unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by various industries and is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can embrace and honor their natural selves.Visit Maria: https://www.holixtic.com/Key Takeaways:The Power of Reframing Beauty: Maria encourages redefining beauty standards that have been historically shaped by industries seeking to profit from insecurities, emphasizing the beauty seen in nature's imperfections.Yoga's Role in Self-Acceptance: Utilizing yoga as a tool for fostering self-love and acceptance, Maria shifts her focus to practices that embrace all body types and physical changes.Pelvic Floor Health Awareness: Maria highlights the lack of education surrounding pelvic floor function in yoga practices, advocating for a more balanced approach that focuses on natural body awareness.Unity in Diversity: Maria calls for collective action to change societal narratives, emphasizing collaboration between genders to redefine beauty and embrace human diversity.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Leola Anifowoshe.
Hairy chests are back. Hurrah! That’s it. Moving on… Mother’s Day is this Sunday and the 'active duty' debate is officially ruining the vibe. Why has a day for mums turned into a high-stakes content pillar and also please enjoy the very frank text Clare Stephens sent her partner about presents. VOTE FOR US: Help Out Loud win the People’s Choice category of the Australian Audio Awards. Find the link to vote right here Plus, we talk about the big things we’ve said NO to in our lives and find out that actually, Emily Vernem could have been a reality TV star by now. And, Holly did something in the office bathroom she fears was a breach of etiquette. REMEMBER - If you become a SUBSCRIBER, you get two extra Out Loud eps a week, as well as access to every podcast and story ever made by Mamamia. Recommendations Em recommends BondiBoost miracle mist. Clare recommends the new Serial podcast, The Idiot. Holly recommends Famesick by Lena Dunham. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Unleashed: 'I Turned Down Anna Wintour And I'd Do It Again' Listen to our latest episode: Scurrilous Gossip: A Facelift Slippage & ‘Wildly Unhappy’ Royals Listen: The Red Carpet Moment That Answers The Blake Lively Question Listen: Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict Listen: We Do Not Agree On The Taxi Cab Theory Listen: She Opened The Fridge. What She Found Ended Her Friendship. Listen: The Real Reason You Resent Your Friends Listen: The One Minute Of Live TV That Undid A Noughties Icon Listen: Scurrilous Gossip: An Engagement, An Affair & A Royal F-You Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Thank god Hollywood has started hiring hot men off the street again. 'I'm a fashion writer. Here are 8 things I'd easily buy my picky mum for Mother's Day.' 'What Zoë Foster Blake taught me about how to say no, and why it matters.' Modern Etiquette: The 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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She built Virtue Labs into a $50M+ hair care brand. Now Melisse Shaban is CEO of Aramore — a biotech skincare company backed by peer-reviewed NAD+ research — and she's throwing out the beauty playbook. No influencer deals. No aspirational campaigns. She's sending free product to Reddit strangers, asking for the honest truth, and betting that real science doesn't need hype to win. In this episode: Why she left a board seat to run one more brand How a 28-day Reddit trial beat any influencer campaign The products she cut from her own line — and why What 30 years at Aveda, the Body Shop, and Fekkai taught her about what's broken in beauty Why she hates the word "aging" and refuses to sell fear For more on Aramore https://www.shopify.com/blog/aramore-reddit-skincare-science?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Kirbie Johnson for an honest conversation about beauty standards, aging, body image, and the pressure women face in the public eye. They unpack weight loss culture, purity culture, millennial aging, social conditioning, patriarchy, motherhood expectations, skincare trends aimed at children, and the unrealistic image of femininity many women grew up consuming. Kirbie also opens up about identity, work-life balance, evolving beyond outside validation, and what's next in her career as she steps into a new chapter.
How can today's young women handle the pressure to conform to the world's standards of beauty and self-worth?In this episode, sisters Gaby and Stephanie dive deep into how Instagram, TikTok, and influencer culture impact confidence, modesty, and purity—especially for girls and young women.You'll discover why the pursuit of "being pretty” can lead to insecurity, how social media poses and trends influence even the youngest girls, and why real-life character, kindness, and confidence matter more than online perfection. These two sisters get real about their personal battles with body image, comparison, and the lure of online validation, offering actionable advice for building self-esteem and authentic relationships.Whether you're a mom, daughter, or mentor, this conversation arms you with tools to set boundaries, foster confidence, and help the next generation find their value in their character and personality —not in their online image. If you want practical guidance on parenting through the pressures of social media, or encouragement for your own journey to true confidence, this episode is for you.Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterTEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters' daily devotional podcast My Morning DevotionalFollow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha MunizziWatch The Mary and Martha Show
This is the second part of a 2-part series, so if you haven’t listened to part 1 (published on April 21, 2026), please listen to that first. In part 1, we explain who Clavicular is, how the media elevated him to national prominence, and why his looksmaxxing ideology is just a new veneer on old tropes of self-harm and white supremacy. What happens when a teenage boy spends his formative years on incel forums, starts injecting steroids at 14, hits himself in the face with a hammer in the name of self-improvement, injects his underage girlfriend with unlicensed substances on a live stream — and the response from mainstream media is a New York Times profile and a Fashion Week runway? This week we're digging into looksmaxxing: where it actually came from, what the TikTok version obscured, and why a movement rooted in white supremacist beauty standards got repackaged as self-help. Then we talk about Braden Peters, the influencer known as Clavicular, and make the case that the media didn't just cover his rise — it manufactured it. Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. Pre-order Bridget's forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships at LoveAtFirstPrompt.com ! Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when a teenage boy spends his formative years on incel forums, starts injecting steroids at 14, hits himself in the face with a hammer in the name of self-improvement, injects his underage girlfriend with unlicensed substances on a live stream — and the response from mainstream media is a New York Times profile and a Fashion Week runway? This week we're digging into looksmaxxing: where it actually came from, what the TikTok version obscured, and why a movement rooted in white supremacist beauty standards got repackaged as self-help. Then we talk about Braden Peters, the influencer known as Clavicular, and make the case that the media didn't just cover his rise — it manufactured it. Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. Pre-order Bridget's forthcoming audiobook about AI and intimate relationships at LoveAtFirstPrompt.com ! Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrisha McIntosh and LaTasha Taylor. Founders of BSM Media Group and the award‑winning BSM Magazine. The conversation covers beauty standards, entrepreneurship, their journey from a one-page blog during the recession to becoming media entrepreneurs, the highs and lows of their career, their spiritual grounding, their historic interview with Oprah Winfrey, and their mission to create dignified, uplifting media. Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: ⭐ Highlight the twins’ entrepreneurial journey How they built BSM Magazine and BSM Media Group from scratch during the 2008 recession. ⭐ Discuss their philosophy on beauty, representation, and purpose They emphasize inner beauty, authenticity, and rejecting societal pressure—values that shape their platform and interviews. ⭐ Inspire entrepreneurs Through transparency about lows (being undervalued) and highs (interviewing Oprah), they demonstrate resilience, faith, and consistency. ⭐ Showcase their impact Including discovering rising talent early (e.g., Tabitha Brown), providing media opportunities, and evolving into producers, writers, and content creators. Key Takeaways 1. The Origin of BSM Magazine Started as a one‑page business blog during the 2008 recession to serve rising entrepreneurs. They credit the magazine’s creation as “something that God gave us.” Their natural creativity as twins carried over from childhood. 2. Inner Beauty and Authenticity They define beauty as inner strength, confidence, and embracing the way God created you. Social media culture magnifies appearance, but they insist “outer beauty must align with inner beauty.” 3. Sustaining Success Their differentiation comes from focusing on: Quality content Spotlighting overlooked talent Doing things mainstream outlets often ignore They interviewed Tabitha Brown before she became widely known and gave actress Essence Atkins her first magazine cover. 4. Challenges and Low Points Being undervalued and overlooked in the media industry. Being judged by numbers or pushed to the back of the line. Yet, they emphasize:“That ‘no’ comes back around … bigger and better.” 5. High Points Their divine‑timed interview with Oprah in April 2018: They put Oprah on a vision board in January. LaTasha tweeted her daily for six months. Oprah unexpectedly turned around on the red carpet and approached them for an interview.This became a milestone moment in their career. 6. Operating a Media Company as Twins They learned to respect each other’s strengths: LaTasha: writing, articles, layouts Latrisha: creative direction and balance Their partnership is spiritually rooted and purpose-driven. 7. Expanding Beyond a Magazine The magazine now lives under BSM Media Group, which produces: Celebrity content Corporate and government media The Twins a Media Show They evolved into scriptwriters, producers, and consultants. 8. Longevity Comes From Quality They prioritize: Clean, dignified media Positive storytelling Production standards They tell entrepreneurs not to focus on numbers—focus on quality, and longevity will follow. Notable Quotes On Beauty “Inner beauty has such a powerful way of allowing us to be our true selves.” “Embrace your eyes, your nose, your hips—all the way God made you.” “Imagine if everybody operated in their own lane. That signifies beauty at its highest level.” On Entrepreneurship “We realized we were in the business of seeing people—because we were the underdogs.” “Don’t worry about your numbers. Quality will always stand.” “Sometimes your visions are crazy, and they don’t make sense to people—but believe anyway.” On Overcoming Doubt “A low point is being undervalued—but God has a sense of humor. That ‘no’ comes back around.” “We’ve heard it all. You need layers of skin to accept when someone thinks you're not good enough.” On Their Oprah Moment “She turned around, walked past everyone, and came straight to us.” “Nobody but God—and a little effort from Tasha!” On Partnership “God made us twins for a reason. I couldn’t do this journey without her.” “Working in business taught me more about my sister than growing up together ever did.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrisha McIntosh and LaTasha Taylor. Founders of BSM Media Group and the award‑winning BSM Magazine. The conversation covers beauty standards, entrepreneurship, their journey from a one-page blog during the recession to becoming media entrepreneurs, the highs and lows of their career, their spiritual grounding, their historic interview with Oprah Winfrey, and their mission to create dignified, uplifting media. Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: ⭐ Highlight the twins’ entrepreneurial journey How they built BSM Magazine and BSM Media Group from scratch during the 2008 recession. ⭐ Discuss their philosophy on beauty, representation, and purpose They emphasize inner beauty, authenticity, and rejecting societal pressure—values that shape their platform and interviews. ⭐ Inspire entrepreneurs Through transparency about lows (being undervalued) and highs (interviewing Oprah), they demonstrate resilience, faith, and consistency. ⭐ Showcase their impact Including discovering rising talent early (e.g., Tabitha Brown), providing media opportunities, and evolving into producers, writers, and content creators. Key Takeaways 1. The Origin of BSM Magazine Started as a one‑page business blog during the 2008 recession to serve rising entrepreneurs. They credit the magazine’s creation as “something that God gave us.” Their natural creativity as twins carried over from childhood. 2. Inner Beauty and Authenticity They define beauty as inner strength, confidence, and embracing the way God created you. Social media culture magnifies appearance, but they insist “outer beauty must align with inner beauty.” 3. Sustaining Success Their differentiation comes from focusing on: Quality content Spotlighting overlooked talent Doing things mainstream outlets often ignore They interviewed Tabitha Brown before she became widely known and gave actress Essence Atkins her first magazine cover. 4. Challenges and Low Points Being undervalued and overlooked in the media industry. Being judged by numbers or pushed to the back of the line. Yet, they emphasize:“That ‘no’ comes back around … bigger and better.” 5. High Points Their divine‑timed interview with Oprah in April 2018: They put Oprah on a vision board in January. LaTasha tweeted her daily for six months. Oprah unexpectedly turned around on the red carpet and approached them for an interview.This became a milestone moment in their career. 6. Operating a Media Company as Twins They learned to respect each other’s strengths: LaTasha: writing, articles, layouts Latrisha: creative direction and balance Their partnership is spiritually rooted and purpose-driven. 7. Expanding Beyond a Magazine The magazine now lives under BSM Media Group, which produces: Celebrity content Corporate and government media The Twins a Media Show They evolved into scriptwriters, producers, and consultants. 8. Longevity Comes From Quality They prioritize: Clean, dignified media Positive storytelling Production standards They tell entrepreneurs not to focus on numbers—focus on quality, and longevity will follow. Notable Quotes On Beauty “Inner beauty has such a powerful way of allowing us to be our true selves.” “Embrace your eyes, your nose, your hips—all the way God made you.” “Imagine if everybody operated in their own lane. That signifies beauty at its highest level.” On Entrepreneurship “We realized we were in the business of seeing people—because we were the underdogs.” “Don’t worry about your numbers. Quality will always stand.” “Sometimes your visions are crazy, and they don’t make sense to people—but believe anyway.” On Overcoming Doubt “A low point is being undervalued—but God has a sense of humor. That ‘no’ comes back around.” “We’ve heard it all. You need layers of skin to accept when someone thinks you're not good enough.” On Their Oprah Moment “She turned around, walked past everyone, and came straight to us.” “Nobody but God—and a little effort from Tasha!” On Partnership “God made us twins for a reason. I couldn’t do this journey without her.” “Working in business taught me more about my sister than growing up together ever did.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I'm sitting down with my longtime manager and close friend, Chelsea Becker--the type A to my type B--for an honest conversation about beauty, hormones, motherhood, ambition and what “having it all” actually looks like in this phase of life. We talk about navigating life with and without kids, the selflessness motherhood brings, and what we'd struggle with most if we switched roles. We get into the scrutiny women face in the public eye, the hypocrisy around criticizing women for being transparent, and why I regret talking so openly about certain procedures. We discuss whether confident, secure women can still want to change their appearance and why that conversation feels so charged. On the beauty side, we break down the advice we got in our 20s that turned out to be a lie, the things we did as teens that now make us cringe, honest thoughts on peptides, basic laser protocols, the treatments I like for fine lines and pigmentation and how to find a provider you actually trust. We also talk about periods getting worse with age, perimenopause symptoms no one prepares you for and how hormones shift everything from your skin to your workouts. On the fitness side, we get real about maintaining consistency with two young kids and a business, at-home workout recommendations, why we're not chasing a certain physique at 40 (except maybe the Kardashian arm!) and focusing on strength and longevity instead. We also share a writing exercise to optimize your life, how recovery principles shape the way we approach beauty and ambition, and what being of service actually means in this season. It's layered, funny, self-aware and very much a conversation between two women figuring it out in real time.Get 30 days free & $30 off of Waking Up at https://wakingup.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=89This episode is brought to you by:Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout to get 15% off your first order.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/well.Head to armra.com/WELL or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order.Visit Ritual.com/BLONDE for 25% off your first month.Go to fatty15.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout for an additional 15% off their Starter Kit.Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code well for up to 35% off your first order.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AI isn't just helping you write emails—it's shaping beauty standards, influencing elections, replacing jobs, generating music, and possibly rewriting reality itself. In this unfiltered conversation, Lindsey + Krista explore the cultural, spiritual, and economic implications of artificial intelligence. From AI influencers to blackmailing bots, autonomous coding, artificial womb technology, and the manifesto to replace human labor, this episode dives into the race toward AGI and what it means for humanity. Together, K+L explore whether AI is inevitable—or simply a narrative we've accepted. This episode is all about discernment. It's about staying human, protecting your creativity, strengthening your intuition, and deciding how you want to engage with technology in a world that feels increasingly synthetic. If you've felt fascinated, disturbed, or unsure about AI—this is for you. We also talk about: AI-generated porn + its impact on relationships The potential for emotional + relational attachment to AI technology How AI could shape the future of content creation, writing, and artistic voice Balancing AI for efficiency while protecting original thought + creativity How younger generations may grow up with AI as a constant companion or support system The economic tension between productivity gains + potential job displacement Why discernment + emotional intelligence may become more valuable skills in the AI era Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's solo episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON discuss Carl Lentz's podcast about cheating on his wife (featuring his wife), female beauty standards set by men who love teens, the Winter Olympics, and Britney Spears. C&K then open their email inbox to hear from a woman getting professional nudes taken and a gal whose husband helps out with the baby in a way that's worth boasting about.Follow CORINNE on IG @PhilanthropyGalFollow KRYSTYNA on IG @KrystynaHutchFollow ERIC on IG @EricFretty Want to write into the show? Send us an email: SorryAboutLastNightShow@gmail.comMusic credit for today's episode:Adrea CastianoOne Way Flighthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5WEPLAC6tsBAWTN708UAlO?autoplay=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.