Podcasts about bodequality

They're dealing with a consumer that they've never marketed to before and they don't really have the tools to do that. They don't know what's going to speak to that consumer. And it's also fatphobia, right? Because the brand doesn't want to center fat people as their customer. So they have to put everybody together in order for it to be okay. You're listening to Burnt Toast. This is the podcast where we talk about diet culture, fatphobia, parenting, and health. I'm Virginia Sole-Smith and I also write the Burnt Toast newsletter. Today I am chatting once again with the fantastic Mia O'Malley. Mia is content creator on Instagram and Tiktok (@MiaOMalley and @plussizebabywearing). Mia has been on the show before, so you’re probably already a big fan. I asked her back today because we needed to have a deep dive conversation about everything happening at Old Navy with plus size clothing.Also! Substack has asked us to try out a new format for this episode. Paid subscribers, you’re getting the full audio and full transcript, below. (So nothing has changed, just consider this your July bonus episode!) Free list folks: You’re getting the first chunk of my conversation with Mia (both audio and transcript), but if you would like the full version, you’ll need to become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber. Reader subscriptions enable me to pay guests like Mia for their time and labor, so please, consider investing in these conversations if this is work you care about. When you get full access to my conversation with Mia, you’ll get way more juicy details on the whole Old Navy situation. And you’ll find out the two brands we think are doing a surprisingly GOOD job on plus size clothes right now. I bet it’s not who you think! PS. You voted and the results are in: We’ll be reading ESSENTIAL LABOR by Angela Garbes for the August Burnt Toast Book Club! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 31 at 12pm Eastern.Episode 55 TranscriptVirginiaHi Mia. So we'll start by reminding listeners who you are and what you do.MiaI'm Mia O'Malley. I'm a content creator on Instagram. I have my account @MiaOMalley where I share a lot of resources for fat and plus sized people and some of my own style and life. And then I have an account called @plussizebabywearing on Instagram and I'm @plussizebabywearing on TikTok.VirginiaLast time, we had a pretty wide-ranging conversation where we talked about the intersection of fat activism and momfluencing, about finding a fat-friendly health care provider—all sorts of stuff. But this time, we have a very specific mission. When this news story broke, I was in the middle of writing my book, and I had no time to think about it, but you were on it. Your Instagram is this amazing resource. And I was like, Thank God, Mia will come on and explain to us what is happening with Old Navy and plus size clothing. I mean, it's a mess. How did this all start? MiaSo in August of 2021, old Navy launched what they called BODEQUALITY, and it was like, “the democracy of style.” They were going to offer sizes 0 to 30 and XS to 4x at the same price and then they would have it in 1200 stores. And they would be rolling out sizes 0 to 28 with no special plus size section. They also wanted us to know that there were going to be mannequins size 12 and 18. The CEO of Old Navy said, “It's not a one time campaign. It's a full transformation of our business and service to our customers, based on years of working closely with them to research their needs.” The marketing campaign included a TV commercial with Aidy Bryant from SNL and Shrill.VirginiaSo, none of this was subtle. This was a very full-throated, “We are here for plus sizes.”MiaWell, yes and no. The campaign was not subtle, but the campaign was also confusing. So many people did not even realize what BODEQUALITY meant.VirginiaWell, they made up that word. MiaAnd they made sure to include all diverse body types which, in general, is great. But it's part of a watered down body positivity, where we're not really getting to the heart of the matter and helping the people that are marginalized, that need to be helped and need to be lifted up. A lot of people did not recognize that this campaign meant that plus sizes were being carried in stores. It included people of “diverse body types,” it said “democracy of fashion.” But what does this really mean to someone? Does this mean that I can get my size in your store? It's not really clear. This is me editorializing, but I just think: We couldn't have a campaign that was just for fat people. We have to do it adjacent to thin people.VirginiaIt gives them this cover, because they're using this aspirational rhetoric, instead of saying explicitly, “We have screwed over fat customers.” MiaExactly. It just was not clear enough to the fat consumer that they were going to be able to access their clothes in store. It was muddled in the same way that body positivity gets muddled when we don't talk about the people that really should be centered in the movement. But as someone who has been critical of Old Navy in the past, even I wanted BODEQUALITY to work. We wanted it to be an example for other retailers and brands, that that this could be something they could do. Even though I had messages in my DMs talking about issues folks were seeing, I didn't really want to talk about it at first, because I wanted to see how far it would go. Well, less than a year later the Wall Street Journal reported that Old Navy would be pulling extended sizes from their stores. That article is a whole other thing that we can get into, too, because it's its own beast. VirginiaYeah, so that's what just happened, which blew this all up. It looked like they were blaming their sales dropping on the fact that they had added more plus sizes to the stores. That was the story out there, right?MiaYes, that's right. Suzanne Kapner—she wrote the article called “Old Navy Made Clothing Sizes for Everyone. It Backfired.” VirginiaI will say quickly, as a journalist, the headline is not Suzanne's fault. We never get to pick our headlines. However, the article itself is also problematic as you can now explain.MiaThere are a few issues with the article. Most specifically, it doesn't include comments from anyone in Old Navy corporate. They took quotes from other interviews that they had done, but Old Navy didn't comment on this article itself. So a lot of what they had was attributions to someone who worked in the store, a PR person, a city analyst—different things. They also have this quote from Diane Von Furstenberg, who spoke at the the Future of Everything Festival and they put that front and center. VirginiaSo all we really know is that Old Navy sales dropped, right? We don't really know why, or whether it is reasonable to blame that on plus sizes.MiaCorrect. First of all, they did not give this even a year to work. The CEO, Sonya Syngal, said on an earnings call that they “overestimated demand in stores” and they launched too broadly. They "over-planned larger sizes, with customer demand under-pacing supply. Someone else in Old Navy corporate said it was “a realigning of store inventory.” Which is not at all what the article says but sort of points to, they had an inventory problem. VirginiaWhich, it's been a pandemic! Everyone shifted to online shopping. They haven't yet gotten the customers back in the stores, period. Getting inventory right, regardless of sizing, is sort of a moving target right now. MiaWhat we're hearing from customers at Old Navy though, is they weren't even aware that plus sizes were in stores. That’s possibly because of the way that these stores are laid out. They took away or they didn't have a plus size section for a long time. But the plus size shopper is used to going to a specific section for their clothing. In this “democratizing of fashion,” Old Navy put everything together. And in some cases that made it harder for people to actually find their size. You had a lot of packed racks. You've had people struggling to find their sizes across the board. I'm also hearing that although Old Navy says that they went to great lengths to look at their fit when they did this inclusive sizing, that the fits are completely off for many, many items. So, Old Navy denim that people were used to buying for years, totally changed. People's sizes completely changed. Rockstar jeans, which they had been buying for over a decade, are now a completely different size. And in many cases, people were having to size up two or three sizes thinking that their body has changed in some drastic way, when really Old Navy sizing, completely changed in many items. VirginiaThat makes me wonder how inclusive they really intended to be. This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com

Gap Inc. is on its fifth CEO, and success still seems elusive. Ever since Mickey Drexler left, it's been the same story: not so hot. The well-intentioned BODEQUALITY strategic initiative for inclusive sizing failed in execution with Old Navy taking a sales nosedive. Gap's peer, American Eagle Outfitter had a $32 million profit in Q1 2022. What's going on here? Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR chief strategist, as they pull back the curtain on Gap's failed quest for infinite growth.For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other industry experts.Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest from Robin Lewis and The Robin Report.

In our last episode, the three of us talked about our relationships with our Asian American identity. Today, as we often do on this podcast, we have invited a guest to offer a different perspective on this topic. She is the Senior Creative Director, Head of Voice at Old Navy, a brand often associated with traditional Americana when we were teenagers - I don't know if anyone else remembers those Old Navy 4th of July T-shirts, but they were pretty iconic and widely worn when we were young. Jeanine also happens to be an Asian American woman. As Head of Voice, she's created award-winning marketing campaigns for the brand, including the size-inclusive Bodequality! campaign last year. Before Old Navy, she has written and edited for Vogue, W Magazine, Refinery29, and Opening Ceremony. She also has a masters in journalism from columbia university, and has written numerous culture features and op-eds. In our personal conversations, she has shared her passion for the Asian American identity - thinking through questions like “What does it mean to be Asian? and “What does it mean to be American?” We shared some of our own perspectives on this topic in the last episode, and now, we get to hear from Jeanine. This month, we're working with Old Navy on a campaign to celebrate our AAPI heritage and reclaim what it means to be ‘American' in 2022”. We are so pleased to be partnering with them on this very important conversation, so thank you, Old Navy, for sponsoring this episode. This episode was edited by Michelle Hsieh. ___________________________ L I S T E N E R S U R V E Y: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here P A R T N E R S mentioned in this episode: - AcornTV: Get 30 days free with code abg at acorn.tv - Billie: Get The Starter Kit for just $9 at mybillie.com/ABG - Comcast: Learn more and apply at www.comcastRISE.com/apply - Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% off at fastgrowingtrees.com/abg - First Republic Bank: Visit firstrepublic.com - Little Passports: Get 20% off at littlepassports.com/ABG - Peloton: Get The Peloton Bike+ for $500 less and more at oneploton.com S H O U T O U T ! - Give a shoutout on the podcast here. S U B S C R I B E T O U S ! - @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook - More about us at asianbossgirl.com E – M A I L U S ! - hello@asianbossgirl.com S U P P O R T U S ! - merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com - donation: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan interviews Emily Bibik, an inspiring young woman who is helping Old Navy revolutionize the shopping experience for women.  Thanks to their new initiative, Bodequality, women of every single size will be able to shop every single Old Navy store.  You are worthy of clothes you love, no matter your size.  Shop the episode at www.morganwider.com/podcastConnect on Instagram at @morganwiderstyle 

In this episode the girls welcome beauty pageant title holder (Miss Maryland 2011), Ted Talk speaker, new mama and breast cancer awareness advocate Allyn Rose! She chats about her experience with losing her mom to breast cancer and how it prompted her to get a double mastectomy. She also details the importance of body autonomy, self-checks, getting to know your body and shares incredible resources for preventative care.  Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

Welcome to Wednesday! You all know what that means…a NEW episode of Press Send! Today listeners Aydmarie Mendez and Angeline Simonovich are calling in with their questions in need of advice. We're chatting about how to make new friends in your thirties, the longing for meaningful and deep relationships, the idea that everything is a learning experience, and whether or not you should take a job that contradicts your core beliefs. Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.   Switchcraft: Switchcraft is a brand-new take on Match-3 games. As you play, you unlock pieces of a beautiful, magical, and gripping graphic novel. The best part is that your choices in the game determine the outcome of the story, so you're in the driver's seat. Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery! Produced by Dear Media

This week's uncomfortable episode is with sister duo Alisha Marie and Ashley Nichole. Both sisters are youtube OG's that dominate what it means to be an influencer. Earlier this year they stepped out into uncharted territory and announced the release of their new clothing brand Parallel Apparel. Parallel Apparel has been in the works for two years before coming to life. Dom has a conversation with the sisters about their experiences starting a brand, staying authentic, and working through the low moments.  Parallel Socials:  Website: https://www.parallelapparel.com Instagram/TIkTok/Twitter: @parallelapparel   Alisha's Socials: Instagram/TikTok/Twitter: @alishamarie  Youtube: Alisha Marie   Ashley's Socials:  Instagram:ashnichole TikTok/Twitter: ashnichole_xo Youtube: Ashley Nichole    Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

In this episode the girl simply shoot the shit. They talk about growing up plus sized and only being able to dress in slacks and blazers as 11 years olds, how GERD is permeating through Hunter's life and how she's eating out of the trash can. The girls drop their best mom advice they have ever heard and give their own mom advice especially Michaela who isn't a mom at all but weighs in anyway! Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Visit www.betterhelp.com/model for 10% off your first month Produced by Dear Media

Calling in with their questions today are listeners Lauren Gonzalez and Rachel Ho! I'm dishing out some advice on how to make planning fun, finding a balance between patience and pressure, navigating a delayed midlife crisis, how to avoid making your anxiety your truth, and the idea that you can always turn the boat around if you change your mind about something.  Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details. Produced by Dear Media

This week's uncomfortable episode is with influencer Emily June. Emily was the OG beauty guru before we even knew what that meant. She was one of the early creators on Youtube, after deciding to take some time away she discovered her passion for skincare. She now has her new kincare line Twenties World out. In this episode they talk about Emily's choice to leave youtube, her personal skincare journey, and creating Twenties World!    Twenties World:  Instagram: @twentiesworld Website:https://www.twentiesworld.com   Emily June:  Instagram: @ emilyjune_ Youtube: Emily June   Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

In this episode the girls discuss how they have both photoshopped their photos in the past and how the standards of beauty have negatively affected them. They discuss certain toxic mindsets that can be hidden behind the guise of being “body positive” and discuss their journeys to self love (and the many bumps a long the way) They also get real af about chocolate cake and a surprise visit. Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced By Dear Media

Taylor King - How to Get your Dream job, Networking, and Time Management    Episode description: Today's Episode is with Influencer legend Taylor King. Taylor first got her start in social media after graduating from FIDM and picking up a job with Youtuber Alisha Marie. She now works full-time under Alisha Marie as well as her own youtube channel, podcast, and other socials as well. We find out how she keeps up dominating the game, working towards getting your dream job, and how to manage it all!  Taylor's Socials:  Youtube: Taylor King  Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok: @tksjuicypolls Dom's Socials:  Instagram/Twitter: @Domrobxrts  Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media    

This week's uncomfortable episode is all about boundaries! Dom talks about setting up personal boundaries to navigate and flow better in life. This includes holding ourselves accountable in a non- judgmental way, Self Inventory to see what our needs are, and how kindness and acceptance are the steps to self-love.    Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

Today the girls welcome legend Molly Sims and Emese Gormley of the Lipstick on the Rim podcast! They talk about how the modeling industry has changed (for better and worse) and all of the girls get emotional about struggles they have faced as women and moms. Molly and Emese get real about how they are raising their kids in the time of social media and navigating marriage, work and motherhood and the girls ask them rapid fire questions that are not to be missed! Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

Sitting down with me today I have listeners Dee Udre and Madeline Pahr as they call in needing advice! We're talking about how to be kind to your partner when you're hurt, how self-improvement can turn into self-isolation, and how to build a social media following and increase brand engagement.   Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.   New Day Pod: We're all struggling with something, even if it doesn't look like it from the outside. That's why I want to tell you about New Day -- a new podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through today and look forward to tomorrow. New Day from Lemonada premieres September 15th - listen wherever you get podcasts.   Produced by Dear Media

Bankruptcy and financial peril is the rite of passage for the Mall brand.The return of mall brands is upon us. But how did they make the turnaround? By taking risks, for one. Partnering with Kanye could be a mistake, or stroke of genius to take the storied brand back into the premium category and pivot away from availability to scarcity.“I actually see the partnership between Kanye and GAP as actually the start of the Gap turnaround. I mark that as the moment. From a cultural standpoint and brand standpoint, the partnership with GAP and Kanye was the turnaround. It marks the beginning for me.” -Brian Brands like Old Navy are making a comeback by being more size inclusive with their recent campaign, Bodequality: offering all sizes, 0-30, XS-4X for all the same price. “What Old Navy is doing is incredible and inclusive. It's the kind of thing that you need right now in order to make a turnaround. And in a time where I think, you know, folks are willing to spend money.” -PhillipAnd yet another win for a GAP brand, an incredible execution in partnerships comes from Athleta. Their partnership with Simone Biles and Allyson Felix is timely and relevant to our culture. GAP is continuing to kill the game when it comes to partnerships. With recent news in getting Athleta partnered and being sold in REI. “I've seen retailers miss the mark in the past. The fact that these storied mall apparel retailers are doing such an amazing job at sort of reframing who they are for this moment in the culture is impressive. But can they keep it up?” -Phillip Malls aren't dying, in fact they're more alive than ever. With the recent trends of brand partnerships, malls will continue to make a comeback. Associated Links:Listen to Episode 89: New CommerceKing Stakh's Wild HuntPhillip's Twitter postCNN articleThe Business of Aspiration Want to read more about the mall comeback? Check out our recent Insiders #102: Mall Luxury Experience Get on the list for Nine by Nine! Subscribe to Insiders! Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on Futurecommerce.fm, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

This week's uncomfortable episode is with Courtni Poe who  was a traveling dancer before the pandemic, then during lockdown she felt inspired to connect with the community around her. This led to the birth of Gasp Zine. This episode covers visibility for black artists, feeling burnt out, and creating from an original place.     Courtni's Instagram: Courtnipoe Gasp Zine's Instagram: Gasp Zine  Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

In this episode the girls touch on which Real Housewives franchise they will be joining, the state of fashion right now and how they've gotten away with sneaking into the Four Seasons Hotel for years. They also put their bullies on blast and give advice on how to deal with bullies and trolls.   Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Visit Betterhelp.com/Model and you'll get 10% off your first month. Produced by Dear Media

Old Navy recently announced their new BODEQUALITY shopping experience, with integrated shopping for all different bodies and sizes, at all the same price. Unless you've ever been plus-size, you may not even be aware of how those above a size 12 shop! The world has been separating shopping experiences for so long, and catering to a singular mold of woman along the way. Katie Sturino joins us to discuss how she got into fashion and modelling looks on her own body, inspired by the celeb looks we see online and in magazines. Katie shares her experiences shopping in NYC and only finding ONE store out of 10 stores that carried her size. We discuss the statistics of women and body size, and how even the average women is not even catered to. Oh, and WHY exactly it's so impactful to be able to shop together and shop the same styles for the same price. Follow Katie Sturino on Instagram @KatieSturino and read her book “Body Talk”!   This episode is sponsored by Old Navy, learn more about BODEQUALITY at oldnavy.com/bodequality or oldnavy.ca/bodequality (Canada)   Produced by Dear Media 

This week on Press Send I am joined by comedian, Jena Kingsley  Get ready to laugh your a$$ off as we chat about making friends in New York, bonding over mutual hatred, the slingshot effect that we're currently living in, managing anxiety surrounding loneliness juxtaposed with social anxiety, and whether or not we will ever bounce back from the pandemic.  Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.   New Day Pod: We're all struggling with something, even if it doesn't look like it from the outside. That's why I want to tell you about New Day -- a new podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through today and look forward to tomorrow. New Day from Lemonada premieres September 15th - listen wherever you get podcasts. Produced by Dear Media

On this very special episode the girls welcome one of their dream guests to the podcast- Sarah Landry aka @thebirdspapaya!! With over 2 million followers on instagram, 4 children, a true modern family story and a deep passion for the Free Britney movement, Sarah has been one of the pioneers in the social media self-love movement.  Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

Happy Wednesday! Today I'm sitting down with listeners Janelle Harding and Kelsey Slater as they call in with their burning questions. Join us as we talk about tips for time management, carving out time for yourself, having courage to set boundaries, longing for security, and living life to the fullest. Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details. New Day Pod: We're all struggling with something, even if it doesn't look like it from the outside. That's why I want to tell you about New Day -- a new podcast with a simple goal - helping you get through today and look forward to tomorrow. New Day from Lemonada premieres September 15th - listen wherever you get podcasts. Produced by Dear Media

This week's Uncomfortable episode is with our host Dom Roberts. She talks about the new CBS activist show and its problematic elements. Then she answers some advice on topics like breakups, post graduation confusion, and creating a sense of belonging.  Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg   Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

In today's episode the girls talk about their worst fights with each other and their husbands, their least favorite plus size brand and... is Hunter pregnant again?! This one is not to be missed as they answer your burning and most asked questions!    Visit www.Conair.com to purchase the Conair Double Ceramic Waver Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Visit Betterhelp.com/Model for 10% off your first month Produced by Dear Media  

Have you been feeling anxious lately? Well, me too. Sit down, take a breath, and join me today as I share some ways in which I try to manage my anxiety. When the state of the world feels as if it's only getting worse, just know you are not alone.    Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.   Conair: Want big, beautiful, effortless waves in time for back to school? The Conair Double Ceramic Waver is designed with not just one but three barrels for deep, continuous waves. To order, just go to Conair.com and search “waver.”   Produced by Dear Media

This week's Uncomfortable episode is with our host Dom Roberts. She talks about the 5 uncomfortable things she's learned this month. She dives into the healthy habits she's picked up and talks about the unhealthy habits she's trying to ditch. In this conversation, Dom highlights topics like how to keep a positive perspective, being ok with not knowing what's next, gratitude and much more!    5 Minute Journal Link: https://tinyurl.com/327etdx6 Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

In this emotional episode the girls discuss seeing angel numbers and Hunter is brought to tears openening up about something she has been feeling guilty about. They touch on the many forms of mom guilt and taste testing breast milk.  Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

I'm excited to have listeners Melissa Gandarinho and Katie Coffey joining me today as they call in needing advice! On this episode, we're talking about making moves to accept yourself, the difference between body positivity and body confidence, the importance of letting your mind rest, and how to plan a wedding when opinionated family members are involved.    Old Navy: Old Navy is changing the shopping game with BODEQUALITY. BODEQUALITY means that now, in every store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12 *and* 18. It means a consistent and comfortable fit for every size, 00 through 30, XS through 4X. That's BODEQUALITY — a revolutionized shopping experience, for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.   Paypal: To get $10 cashback on your first transaction of $20 or more, just head to your local CVS and pay using your PayPal or Venmo app. That's $10 cashback on your first purchase of $20 or more with the PayPal or Venmo app. To see terms and learn more about how to earn $10 cashback, go to paypal.com/presssend.   Produced by Dear Media

Welcome back! It's our second episode and we are going to talk about Torrid's model search, the cost of plus size clothing vs straight size clothing and the question "What is Size Inclusivity"? Note: Since recording this episode Old Navy has come out with a #BodEquality initiative where they now sell all sizes for the same price, you can read more about it here Important times: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - What is Torrid Top 10? 02:28 - Influencers Won the Contest? 05:54 - Models with a Tummy 07:16 - Why We Didn't Apply 10:40 - Vote for Your Favorite 12:36 - Plus Size Fashion Costs More 14:20 - More Fabric Costs More/Scarcity 18:02 - Ethical/Sustainable Fashion 21:40 - Affordable Plus Size (Fast) Fashion 24:53 - What Creator's Can Do 26:37 - Loud Bodies Fairy Godmother Program 29:29 - What is (Fashion) Size Inclusivity? 34:36 - Universal Standard/Good Basics 41:35 - eShakti Custom Clothing 49:12 - Outro Follow us on Instagram: BoPo Besties Victoria Natalie If you would like to help the podcast with a monthly donation, you may do so here. We truly appreciate the support! - Natalie and Victoria --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bopo-besties/support

Today's episode features guest Jazmine Rodgers!  Jazmine gained a following on instagram by speaking out against injustices that were taking place last year. She then transitioned into other topics like environmental racism and sustainable fashion, plus adding a youtube channel where she shares more about her sustainable lifestyle. In this episode they talk about the harmful effects of environmental racism/fast fashion and how we can be a part of the solution.    Dom's instagram/Twitter: @domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Jazmine's instagram: @thatcurlytop  Jazmine's youtube: That Curly Top Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. Produced by Dear Media

We all have such a personal, complex, and ever-changing relationship with our bodies. In this episode, Arielle joins me for a body image conversation- from fighting it, to loving it, and everything in between.  I also talk about my personal journey with my own body image, body image on The Bachelor, and how small changes in our shared experiences can make a huge difference! BODEQUALITY means that now, in every Old Navy store, you'll see new mannequins in multiple sizes, and online you can see the styles you love on models in sizes 4, 12, and 18. It took years of work, tons of revisions, thousands of people (including customers!) to create this fully integrated shopping experience. That's BODEQUALITY – a revolutionized shopping experience for women everywhere. See Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details. Styles subject to availability. Produced by Dear Media

The girls chat with their second guest (who is not blood related and forced against their will to come on the show) the incredible Sydel Curry Lee about her journey with IVF, mental health and the ups and downs of marriage. She discusses the realities of being a part of an iconic family and her experience as an NBA wife, including tricking her husband into thinking she had fled to a different state.   Visit Oldnavy.com/Bodequality for additional details.  Produced by Dear Media

On this special episode of Press Send, I'm partnering with Old Navy to chat all things #BODEQUALITY. Joining me I have Paul Fishman, self-love coach and business mentor. Come hang with us as we talk about taking radical responsibility for your life, giving yourself permission to evolve, shedding fear associated with body image in intimate settings, your brain and body connection, how to lessen anxiety surrounding shopping for a new body, and falling back in love with your body.   Produced by Dear Media

Today's special episode is with Emily Bibik! Emily has been leading the “BODEQUALITY” initiative on all fronts and she has played a huge role in Old Navy's latest change for all inclusive/all sizes womens section.  Dom goes deep with Emily about the changes Old Navy has made and the long lasting positive effects it has on the fashion industry. They open up about celebrating your body, overcoming fatphobia, and so much more! To see more about what Old Navy is up to head over to Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details.  Dom's instagram/Twitter: domrobxrts  The Uncomfortable Podcast instagram: @theuncomfortableorg Emily's Instagram: @emilybibik Visit Oldnavy.com/bodequality for additional details. Styles subject to availability. Produced by Dear Media