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Through building her successful brand Megababe, Katie Sturnio is destigmatizing taboo topics surrounding body issues & helping women become more comfortable and confident.

Recorded live at Amazon unBoxed 2024, this episode features Kiersten Smith, Director of Marketing at Megababe who covers how Flywheel helped strategize a full funnel approach to increase NTB sales, marketshare, and brand awareness utilizing a variety of Amazon Ads products. Listen in for how this challenger brand, in a tough category, with finite resources was able to meet its goals.

Katie Sturino is a body positivity advocate, founder of Megababe, and the author of “Body Talk”. You love her holy grail anti-chafing products, listen to hear more about how she was almost a fashion buyer and a publicist!Produced by Dear MediaThis 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It's cute to come in and bring a new brand, and that's great—finding newness and all. But the reality is you're competing with billion-dollar corporations, out of your parents' garage, you know?” Katie Sturino recalls as she reflects on the early days of launching Megababe. As a body-positive influencer and CEO, Katie's passion to solve everyday body concerns like chafing and sweat led her to make products that have truly resonated with a wide audience.In this episode, Katie opens up about the transition from working in public relations to becoming an entrepreneur, taking Megababe from her parents' garage to major retailers like Walmart. She talks about the importance of authenticity, community, and staying true to her mission of body positivity and empowering people of all shapes and sizes. Katie also shares insights into her strategic marketing efforts and how her viral series, #SupersizeTheLook, has strengthened her influence in the body acceptance movement.As Katie shares practical advice for founders, she also stresses the value of hiring the right team and testing your ideas before going all in. What does it really take to push through when things don't happen overnight? Katie's story reminds us that persistence and finding the right audience are key. Quotes“I knew this was something people needed. I knew this product was going to do well, but no one else really did. I had to stick to my guns and follow my gut, even when people, including family members, were saying, ‘I don't really see this as something people need.'” (11:17 | Katie Sturino) “It's cute to come in and bring a new brand, and that's great—finding newness and all. But the reality is you're competing with billion-dollar corporations, out of your parents' garage, you know?” (15:28 | Katie Sturino) “Our brand loyalists understand that we truly care, that we're real people behind the brand, and that we listen to customer feedback.” (21:14 | Katie Sturino)“It's hard to engage in some of those really straightforward ways of marketing because I'm not going to win against a big brand like that. So we have to get creative.” (27:25 | Katie Sturino)“Don't quit your day job until you have proof of concept. I think oftentimes people think they've got to blow up their life, sit at their computer alone, and be like, ‘Logo: step one.' Launching without a really differentiated point of view in today's market is undoable.” (40:30 | Katie Sturino)Connect with Katie Sturino:https://www.tiktok.com/@katiesturino?lang=enhttp://www.instagram.com/katiesturinohttp://www.instagram.com/megababehttps://lindsaypinchuk.myflodesk.com/foundherfridaysSubscribe to the Dear FoundHer... newsletter: https://lindsaypinchuk.myflodesk.com/foundherfridaysDon't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to Burnt Toast!We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for another Indulgence Gospel. It's the last week of our summer break, so we'll be back after Labor Day with all new podcast episodes for you. We so appreciate everyone who has been continuing to listen and support the podcast during our hiatus. It means a lot to know that our community enjoys our work and cares that we're able to make it sustainable too. So as a thank you for listening, today's Indulgence Gospel rerun has no paywall. We've realized that so many of you on the free list almost never get to hear how hilarious and smart Corinne is — and as paid subscribers know, Indulgence Gospel episodes are truly the heart of the podcast. They are the most fun to make, because they are the episodes where we feel truly in conversation with all of you.If you love this episode, of course we hope you'll consider a paid subscription to Burnt Toast so you can get every paywalled episode we make. And we also hope you'll subscribe to Big Undies, Corinne's new Substack about clothes. And, if you subscribe to Big Undies, you can take 20 percent off your Burnt Toast subscription or vice versa – either way, it gets you all of our content for under $12 per month.This episode contains affiliate links. Shopping our links is a great way to support Burnt Toast! Episode 157 TranscriptVirginiaYou're listening to Burnt Toast! This is the podcast about diet culture, fatphobia, parenting, and health. I'm Virginia Sole-Smith I also write the Burnt Toast newsletter.CorinneAnd I'm Corinne Fay. I work on Burnt Toast and run SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus sized clothing.VirginiaWe have so many good questions this month. A lot of parenting food questions. I think maybe because I just ran the lunchbox piece in the newsletter it's on everybody's minds. But also, as usual, some fat fashion stuff. Clogs are coming up later. And Ozempic, because obviously. So it's gonna be a good one.VirginiaSo before we dive in, how are you doing? What's new with you, Corinne?CorinneI'm doing well. One thing that's new with me is: I just signed up to do a powerlifting meet. So I'm feeling nervous. VirginiaWell, yeah. Is this like a competition thing, where people come and watch? CorinneI think so. I mean, obviously, I've never done something like this before. It's in Albuquerque, and it's being run by my gym. And it's all women's. VirginiaThat sounds very cool. CorinneI'm just having a little of like, Oh, what did I do? Let's see. Wow. Am I going to be the most amateur, weakest person there? I might.VirginiaBut you'll still be super strong and amazing. Because the weakest person at a powerlifting competition is still the strongest person in most other rooms.CorinneThat's a good point. And I think one great thing about lifting is, it's really more about your own goals and competing with yourself. But still.VirginiaSo is it like whoever lifts the most is the winner?CorinneSo my understanding is very loose, but I know there are different weight classes. So you compete against people who are roughly around the same size?.Virginia Interesting. Okay.CorinneAnd then I think it's a cumulative weight of how much you lift, like combined squat, deadlift, bench press. VirginiaWow, that's so cool. Julia Turshen recently did one of these.CorinneI feel like I was slightly influenced by Julia Turshen.VirginiaDid she enable you? Julia, good job! The pictures and videos she posted of it looked super exciting. And it looked like a very professional athletic setting. I would be intimidated for sure.CorinneThe other thing that I'm sure we'll end up talking about again, but you have to wear a singlet which is like, where am I gonna find a singlet? And knee socks.VirginiaKnee socks! Why knee socks? CorinneI'm like, oh my God, I'm never gonna find knee socks that fit me, but I'm trying to figure out if I can wear Universal Standard body shorts as a singlet, because I already have one of those. VirginiaThat feels like a great solution. CorinneIt's singlet-esque? But I don't know what the actual requirements are.VirginiaGirlfriend Collective also has a shorts body suit thing.CorinneI should look into that. VirginiaBut I feel like you should be able to work with what you have. Especially for your first one. Once you're a pro and doing this all the time, you'll get, like, something with rhinestones. CorinneOnce I'm a sponsored Olympic athlete. Yes.VirginiaI love that like we're getting to follow along on the journey. Obviously we're going to need another installment on this afterwards.CorinneOkay, yes. And just to be clear, the meet isn't until July, so, so I have a lot of time to think about it.VirginiaI'm just saying though. A few months ago, you were recommending Casey Johnston and her couch-to-barbell program. And you were like, “I'm just using a broomstick.”CorinneIt's true. VirginiaAnd now!CorinneIt's true and now I'm lifting actual pounds.VirginiaVery, very cool. CorinneYeah, what's new with you? VirginiaI feel like what's new with me is that I am surviving, not thriving a little bit. So this is going to come out in mid-April. So we'll be two weeks out from book launch. So I will either be better or I will be way worse. I mean, having had two children, it's sort of similar to the last month of pregnancy when you're like, it's all you can think about, this thing is happening, but you have no control over it. I mean, at least with the book, you know, like the date it's coming. Which with pregnancy, they have yet to really figure out, unless you're scheduling. But I counted it up this morning, I have recorded 18 podcasts so far. Of other people's podcasts. Like for talking about the book. 18 people's podcasts. CorinneOh whoa. That's wild.VirginiaAnd like, seven of them were in the last week and a half? So I feel like my voice is hanging on by a thread. And I'm just getting a little mush-brained about it. I need to step back a little.Obviously, I am super grateful. I love that people want me to talk about the book. I love that people are excited about the book. I cannot wait for it to be out. But it's just at a point where there are a lot of details. Like, review all the press release materials, review the marketing plan…. I forgot we were recording today. And it's not the first thing I've forgotten. Like, I forgot the kids had a dentist appointment. We made it, but I'm just like, my brain is holding too many pieces of information. Some things are getting dropped. I'm just coming in with a sort of scattered energy. But I've got the Throat Coat Tea that I'm living on right now. And we're gonna do it! CorinneDo you have any upcoming book promo stuff that you're really excited to do?VirginiaWell, I did an interview yesterday that I can't talk about yet, because I don't think it will be out by the time this launches. CorinneTop secret. VirginiaThere are two top secret ones that will be coming out in the week or two after this podcast episode. And they're both very exciting. And I will say that I was very happy with my outfit for one. So that was good. And the other one the outfit matters less because it is not visual. I will say no more! And yeah, that part's been fun, actually figuring out clothes for like the book tour Dacy has been helping me and maybe some time we'll do a follow up about finding clothes for this. Because it's a very specific level of, how dressy do you want to be versus comfortable? So maybe there will be an essay of what I wore for the book tour.CorinneI would love to read that.VirginiaOkay, so we're going to do some questions! The first one is a hot take opportunity. This came in over Instagram multiple times. People would like to know what we saw of Jia Tolentino's Ozempic piece in The New Yorker.CorinneOkay, well, now is my time to be embarrassed when I admit that I read it really lightly. I did a really light skim sort of read, and was like, seems fine. And then I've seen everyone else being like, “This article is horrible.” And I've been like, wow, I really need to revisit that and find out why people are so upset.VirginiaI'm glad to hear people are saying they're upset! I felt like no one was talking about it at all for a little bit. And I was like, what is happening? I feel like the New York magazine piece came out, which I wrote about and that was not great. And then this piece comes out two weeks later, and I'm just like, why? Why did it come out? It's the same piece really. And I want to be clear that I love Jia's work. I loved Trick Mirror. I think she writes phenomenal stuff. The piece she did on Angela Garbes last year was just incredible. And this was… not that. It is very much centering the story on thin people who would like to be thinner if they take Ozempic. There's one fat person interviewed for the story. And, you know, of course, every fat person is entitled to their own experience of fatness. But her quotes just reinforced so many stereotypes. She talks about wanting to lose weight because she feels like she can't hike or run at her current size. And it's like, come on. We can do better. CorinneIf you want to hike and run, you could work on hiking and running?VirginiaRight! There are so many fat hikers and runners on Instagram. CorinneI thought the compounding pharmacy thing was kind of interesting.VirginiaOh, like explaining how sort of like loosey goosey it is and getting the drugs? CorinneBecause I've seen a lot of people on TikTok being like, I'm getting this patented drug from a compounding pharmacy. And I'm like, wait, is that real? Like, what is that? So I thought that part was interesting.VirginiaIt was interesting. But when she goes through the process of getting it herself, I always just worry—this is the eating disorder handbook stuff.Corinne True true. You're literally telling people how to do it. VirginiaAnd I get that that's not hard to find. We all have Google. But is that something The New Yorker should be doing? Does The New Yorker need to teach us how to get our weight loss drugs? I don't know. I feel like the general trend in the Ozempic coverage–And this is not just Jia, not just New York Magazine. But by and large, this coverage has this underlying question of: If we have now found a silver bullet that will make people thin, does that mean we can just forget about anti fat bias? And that is so dark. We cannot just say, now that we have a way to make everybody thin, it's okay to hate fat people, because we can just make them thin.CorinneThat's a good point.VirginiaI'm not judging anyone's individual decisions about this. But this larger discourse is not helpful. That's my hot, grouchy take. CorinneThat's the hot take! I would love to know also, if any listeners have strong feelings about it? VirginiaYes. Comments are open!CorinneOkay, the next question is:Q: The one thing I can't shake as a new mom is worrying about making my daughter fat. How do I shake that? I grew up fat and it was hard. I want better for her. But does that mean dieting?VirginiaThis is a very understandable fear. But no, it does not mean dieting. CorinneI want to validate this parent's worries, because you're coming from a place where it sounds like you struggled a lot. And you don't want your kids to struggle, and that totally makes sense.VirginiaI think what I'm stuck on is, “I grew up fat and it was hard.” Yes, absolutely. Not denying that. But was it hard because you were fat? Or was it hard because the world made fat not okay?And so, this is kind of the Ozempic thing, right? Is the answer to erase fatness by which we mean erase fat people? Or is the answer systemic change and unlearning this bias on a personal level? But I know, that is a terrible question. You cannot make all those systemic changes by yourself. That is not doable. So it is really, really hard.CorinneThe one thing that's sort of not explicit in this question is whether the kid is actually fat.VirginiaShe says she's a new mom. So I'm thinking she has a baby. So she probably doesn't know? CorinneBecause my next thought was, you could talk to your kid about it being hard. But maybe not for a newborn.VirginiaBut maybe start now! Get the conversation going.CorinneStart thinking about it. You can talk to yourself about it. I think now might be a time to start therapy. VirginiaTherapy, always a great option.You are not going to make your daughter thin or fat. You don't actually control her body size. The number of factors that go into determining body sizes is this sort of endless and murky list, and no one really knows what are the largest drivers. But how you feed her, and how much you make her run around are not the largest drivers of her body size. And putting all your energy there is only going to cause damage, which you yourself probably know, because when you say it was hard, I'm guessing that some kind of childhood dieting might have been a piece of that.So I feel like we need to let you off the hook of the “I'm gonna make her fat.” She may be fat. There is nothing wrong with that. It is not your fault. And what she really needs is for you to unconditionally accept her body.CorinneI also think this could be a really good time to think of some advocacy you could do, whether that's looking into school policies about bullying or even at the legislative level, like laws about anti fat bias. Or just trying to be an advocate in your community for body liberation or fat liberation? VirginiaI love that. And I just wanna say this is hard. It is really unfair that that is asked of us. But that is where we are on this issue. And we're only going to make progress if we all approach it from that perspective. CorinneAnd I want to reiterate: The thing about bias is, the solution is never to get rid of the people we're biased against. Or to change them somehow.VirginiaRight. So it's okay. Maybe your daughter is going to be fat and how are you going to support her and advocate for her and make your home a safe space for her body?CorinneAll right, I'm going to read the next one too: Q: I am trying very hard to be very neutral about food with my son who's four years old. From the start, I have not labeled foods as good or bad. I have not restricted access to sweets or desserts. But lately, I've started questioning this. I've always felt pressure because I am not able to manage cooking meals. So from the start, my son was fed using a grazing technique where I would put together various foods and he would eat what he wanted. As he has gotten older, he is more specific in his tastes in a way that feels normal to me, pretty much macaroni and cheese or similar foods most of the time. There are other things he will eat, but I feel a lot of grief about my inability to get it together and provide regular hot balanced meals, also for myself. Recently, I've been trying to limit his intake of sweets just a little bit and it feels like a backside but I've been confused. Only two cookies and even suggesting he eats something before he gets the cookies. This week's mailbag episode made me reorient when you talked about not doing this and reminded me why I wanted to avoid this restriction based language. And I admit the reason I started thinking about this was twofold. I filled out a research survey that made me admit a lot of things about our household eating that I feel low level guilty about and I felt the sting of perceived societal shaming.And my son started talking about treats. I was a bit miffed as categorizing something as a treat, as opposed to food which he labeled the rest as, was something I was trying to avoid. Then I realized this could have come from daycare television, the fact that we give the dog treats, and so I am overreacting. I find it's so hard to be consistent in my parenting in many avenues and food encroaches on that too. Giving food as a reward for example, this is something I do for myself, and I like it. But perhaps it is part of the problem of saving food for a special occasion as opposed to having it because you want it.I need some perspective, please. Is it ever useful to direct a child to a more balanced diet as opposed to just modeling it? I do not mean telling them that specific foods help your eyes. What a relief to see that debunked, but more that many foods are yummy. And basically some form of kid specific ‘everything in moderation.'VirginiaThe first thing I want to say is: You are doing a great job. You are feeding your child. It does not matter that you are not cooking. And that the food is not hot or homemade. It does not matter at all. You are meeting your son's needs by making sure he is fed every day, and making sure that he has enough to eat in order to grow. That's the most important thing and you're doing it. You're winning! You're doing great. And this really drives home for me the stigma we have around the idea that you can't feed kids processed foods, you have to cook meals. All of this is so unhelpful because there are just so many reasons why that model of family meals is not a good fit. There could be disability issues. There could be cost issues, time bandwidth issues, all sorts of hurdles. There could also just be that you don't like cooking. You can still be a good parent and not like cooking. It's not a requirement. SoI just want to encourage you to take some of the shame away. Corinne That's a great place to start. I totally agree. I was thinking about the study that you mention in FAT TALK about how it doesn't matter what you're eating and it much more matters that kids are just eating. VirginiaOh, that's a quote from Katherine Zavodni, who's one of my favorite pediatric dietitians. So teaser for everyone who hasn't read the book yet, but it's a quote that I want to put on our fridge! She says, “The most important thing about good nutrition is making sure kids have enough to eat.” Because if you have enough to eat, all the minutiae of micronutrients, and macronutrients tends to work itself out. Now, obviously, there are kids with severe food issues like feeding disorders, allergies or other medical conditions where it may be more complicated. Their nutritional needs may be more specific. But if your kid is not dealing with one of those things, and has enough to eat on any given day, you have done your job as a parent.CorinneAnd you also talked about the studies on family meals, right? And how the benefits come from eating together rather than making sure it's a home-cooked meal. VirginiaI'm so glad you brought that up. All the research on family dinners, which talks about how important they are for kids' overall well-being and health—it's because families are spending time together. So you could do that around breakfast, you could do that around a snack, you could do that in ways that have nothing to do with food. Like maybe you regularly have a long car ride to commute to school and work together. And that's when you talk and catch up on your day. Kids need connected time with their caregivers. Food is just one helpful way to do it.CorinneIt doesn't matter if you are eating snack plates, or macaroni. VirginiaSome of my most connected meals with my kids are when we're eating takeout or bowls of Cheerios for dinner! Because everyone is relaxed and you can focus on each other. And you're not in this place of, “I put all this work into this meal and nobody likes it.”. So then let's talk about feeling like you need to limit his intake of sweets. I think you're going there because you're feeling ashamed about what you're doing. So I'm hoping just lifting some of the shame lets you step back from that a little bit. I also think the research shows pretty clearly that requiring kids to eat in very specific ways, like micromanaging their plate by saying “you have to eat something else before you get the cookies” or “only two cookies,” does not. in the long-term, serve kids' relationship with food. It tends to result in kids who are overly fixated on the foods that have a lot of rules around them. You're going to find yourself in power struggles where it's like, why only two cookies, why not three cookies, why not two and a half cookies.Don't feel bad that you've done this, because I think we all get into these sort of panic moments where we do this because we're just struggling and it feels like the “right thing to do.” But I don't think it will ultimately serve you or serve your child. I think modeling eating a variety of foods is the best thing we can do. And even using phrases like “balance” or “everything in moderation,” I don't love because not every day is going to be about moderation. And that can turn into a rule. Because what is “moderation?” And then the last thing I'll say is, I think we touched on this in a previous episode. But I don't think treat needs to be a bad word. Yes, we give the dog treats. Dogs' existences are largely treat-based, at least in my house. We give ourselves food as rewards when we're stressed out or we need some extra comfort. When we talk about keeping all foods neutral, I think we can take it too far, to this place where it feels like we're not supposed to have any feelings about food at all. And that is not realistic or fair, or in line with how humans interact with foods.So we do use the word treat in our house. And this came up with the lunchbox piece because I have a category of treats on the little chart I made for Beatrix and folks were like, “I can't believe you have a treat category.” And I realized they had a different definition of that word. If you don't have restrictive rules around when or how much treats you can eat, then treat is a neutral word. It just means foods that feel extra fun. Just something extra fun you want to have on your plate along with your other foods. And if you're not saying “we only eat treats once a day,” or “we only eat treats on Saturdays;” if it's not paired with restrictive language, then it's still keeping foods neutral. Does that make sense?CorinneI think especially with the lunch box example, you're using treat as a category to make sure you're getting a treat. That seems really positive.VirginiaBecause I want them to know that those foods are welcome in their lunchboxes. Yes.CorinneOr required, even! VirginiaNone of it's required, Corinne, they can skip the treat if they want! But it's a part of the meal. CorinneMaybe that's a way that this person could reframe it. It feels like you're hearing your kid say treat and thinking they're feeling like it's something to be restricted. When could you be like, “Let's make sure you're getting enough treats.”VirginiaThat's a great re-framing. I hope this helps. This is a big question. And I can tell you're working through a lot of big stuff. So we would like an update. Please keep us posted!CorinneYou're doing a great job.VirginiaYes. CorinneI'm gonna read the next one as well. Q: My daughter is in fifth grade. At school she's often given food in addition to what she brings for her lunch and snacks. Candy is handed out as an incentive. Snacks, as well as non-edible items, are available to purchase with Classroom Bucks earned for good behavior. Several days a week she has after school activities that include a good deal of snacking. For the most part, I've accepted that I have no control over what she eats when she's away from me. However, she is regularly coming home not hungry for the dinner I've prepared. It's becoming more frequent lately that she'll snack so much at school, and at after school activities, that she will eat only a couple bites of dinner, and occasionally nothing at all. Dinners are usually meals she likes and she always has the opportunity to choose a backup option if she doesn't. So I don't think it's an issue of filling up because she won't get food she likes at dinner. She chooses and packs her own lunch and snack. We generally have a rule that if you put it on the grocery list, Mom will buy it, which is to say she has a lot of control of choice and regular access to candy and snack foods, both at home and in her lunch.Is it diet culture to expect her to come to dinner ready to eat? Or is it valid for me to feel miffed that she's already full? And yeah, I realize we'll all have an off day or skip a meal once in a while. This is becoming a regular occurrence though.VirginiaI don't think it's diet culture exactly. I think it's performative parenting culture a little bit, where we are very tied to this idea that, again, the family dinner is this all-important cornerstone of the day, where we have to provide a certain kind of meal. And that it is only successful if our children eat the meal. If they participate in, and enjoy the meal. And even if we're like, “they can choose how much they're hungry for,” if they don't want to eat it at all, it's really hard.I say this from extensive personal experience. It's really hard to not feel like you failed because you're like, “I just spent 40 minutes making this and you ate two bites and ran away.” But what I also want to say is: 9 out of 10 family dinners in my house involve one or both children eating two bites of the meal and running away. I think it's very, very, very common at sort of all ages. And yes, it is often because they had a lot of snacks in the afternoon. Because that is when they were really hungry and needed to eat. And so my expectation that 5:30 or 6:00 pm is when we're all going to sit down and eat this big meal together is out of line with the reality of at 3:30 or 4:30 pm, they are ravenous and need to eat. And so we're just always going to have that mismatch and it is what it is. Nobody needs to feel bad.CorinneThis relates back a little to the parent who's feeling guilty about not cooking meals. It's kind of the flip side where this parent is cooking meals and feeling bad about them.VirginiaI also want to speak to the piece about food given out at school. I don't love candy being handed out as an incentive in class. And that is not because I don't want the kids eating the candy. It's because I think it does play into making candy seem so special and coveted. And for kids who have more restrictive relationships with candy at home, I don't feel like it's helpful. Does that make sense? I don't have a problem with there being a birthday party in class and everyone's eating cupcakes or candy just being there, like if the teacher just wants to have a candy jar on their desk and kids can help themselves. But it's layering on the messages about earning the candy that I really don't love. Because diet culture is going to teach kids so many different ways that you have to earn your treats.But I have not figured out a way to eradicate this practice from the American public school system. It's a very common tactic. And I think teachers have very, very hard jobs and if handing out M&Ms for getting math problems right makes it easier to do their job? I don't know, man, I think that's where we are. CorinneYeah. VirginiaAnd if it's happening in the context of, your child also has all this great regular access to candy and treats because like you said, you're involving her in the grocery list and lunch packing and all that, then I don't think it being handed out as an incentive is going to do that much damage.They can understand that at school, M&Ms are being given as a reward. And at home, there is a bag of M&Ms that I can just eat.CorinneWith the teachers handing out candy as incentives, I'm worried more about the kids who are not getting candy as incentives.VirginiaOh, what a terrible message. That's so sad. You did this wrong. No candy for you. It is tricky. And I mean, I don't mind kids purchasing snacks with Classroom Bucks. That feels a little more diffuse to me. That's giving them some independence. And after school activities should include snacks because the majority of children are starving after school. I think the key here is don't demonize the way she's eating because she's getting her needs met. Just maybe take some pressure off yourself. If dinner is usually something she likes, if there's an option to choose a backup option and she doesn't, then she's just not hungry. CorinneAnd maybe that can take some of the pressure off dinner. Like maybe you just make a snack plate.VirginiaSomething simpler. Or make something you're really excited to eat.CorinneSomething you like! VirginiaThat's what I often do when I can tell the kids are not in like super dinner oriented phases. I'm like, Okay, then I'm picking what I want. And we also do a bedtime snack. And in fifth grade, she's probably staying up late enough that she's up a few hours after dinner. And if she was really hungry for dinner at 3pm, and then she wasn't that hungry for real dinner at 6pm, by 8 or 9pm, she probably needs something before she goes to bed. Alright, should I read the next one? Q: My question is about restricting food, not for dietary reasons, but because of the financial and waste concerns. My spouse and I wince when we see our kids drowning their waffles in maple syrup and leaving a plateful of it, eating all the prepackaged expensive foods we try to save for their lunches and eating all the Girl Scout cookies so they don't have to share them with a sibling.I've told my kids that they never need to hide food, but I find them doing so in order to get the last of something like the Oreos they want to keep from their brother. I buy Oreos every time we go to the store, and our house has plenty of sweets and other snack foods, but eventually we will run out of things. How do we keep them out of the scarcity mindset while still dealing with the realities of eating with a family? I really feel you on the syrup. It's so expensive. CorinneI know I was thinking you're basically watching your kid pour gold on their pancakes. VirginiaIt's so much. CorinneI mean this whole question is relatable to me. I definitely had some anxiety growing up about like, I feel like my dad would always eat stuff that I wanted, like leftovers or like the last cookie or something, you know?VirginiaYeah, it's really tricky because the bummer answer to this is: A finance-based scarcity mindset can be just as damaging as a diet-culture based scarcity mindset.CorinneSo true. VirginiaKids who grow up without enough to eat, or with this sort of ever-present worry about there being enough to eat often end up with some disordered eating stuff down the road, understandably, because when there is food, they'll feel like, “I have to eat it all. Because I don't know what I'm going to eat it again.” It's totally logical. So this can be really tough. And I'm not sure from this question, if you are struggling to afford these foods? Is there a true food insecurity issue in your house? Or if it's more just, you are on a budget. CorinneYou only go grocery shopping once a week and Oreos don't last the whole week.VirginiaSo I'm not sure which one we're dealing with. But I just want to say if affording food is really hard for you, then obviously, your first priority is getting whatever support you can around that. Which could be finding out if you're eligible for SNAP benefits, making sure your kids are on the school lunch program, all the stuff that I am sure you are already doing. And don't need me to explain to you.If it's more just the “Good God, that was a $9 bottle of syrup” moment, I think it's okay to say to kids, “This is a more expensive food.” So we're going to be mindful of that. With syrup, if you have little ramekins or bowls, you can say, “We're going to give everyone their own syrup.” And pour generously! Don't flood the plate the way they would flood the plate, but pour generously enough so that every kid feels like they have their own and they don't have to share it.We do this sometimes with something like brownies. Or if we have cake or some dessert that we don't have as often. When I know the kids are going to be really excited about it, I often will just go ahead and portion it out. Not because I'm trying to control how much they eat. But because I want them to know, “I'm definitely getting mine.” This actually just happened with Cadbury Mini Eggs, which are just a prime example of a scarcity mindset food because you can only get them for a month a year and they're the best candy. It's so hard! Dan brought home a big family-size bag from the grocery store. And between me and the girls, it was gone by the next night and he was like, “Really? Really? There are none left?” I think he was mad he didn't get any. But I was like, “Yeah, no there are none left.” I know that you thought that was a big bag, but we haven't had these in ages and we're all real jazzed about it.CorinneYou need to start portioning out some for Dan.VirginiaI suppose that would have been nice of me. CorinneSo if you're portioning out the brownie—what does that mean? Like you cut the brownies into four squares and give everyone a square? VirginiaI usually give everyone two squares because I feel one brownie is never enough.CorinneOh, you cut them into normal sized pieces. VirginiaOh yes. I just cut up the brownies. But rather than put the pan of brownies in the middle of the table, which might make everyone worry, like, “Am I going to get the piece I want?” Especially because, in my household, center-of-the-pan brownies are highly coveted. It's a whole thing.  So I'll just go ahead and be like, “Here's your center brownie.” So they don't have to be anxious about whether they'll get one.Maybe also, talk to your kids about which foods they worry about wanting the most. It's useful to know what that is. So you can think about how to ease up that fear, in a way that is in line with your budget. But maybe the kid who's hiding the Oreos, you buy them their own jumbo bag of Oreos and they don't have to share. And maybe if that's in your budget, you do that for a few weeks and see how that goes. And maybe every kid gets their own favorite snack food in that kind of quantity, which they don't have to share with a sibling. And then it's understood that all the other stuff is shared. It's not teaching restriction or scarcity to say, “Okay, let's make sure everyone has their seconds before you have thirds.” That's manners. That's okay. CorinneOr to maybe just one week buy like super extra amounts of Oreos and be like, eat as many Oreos as you want this week. VirginiaAnd see what they do with that. That would be interesting.CorinneAll right. Here's a question for you: How comfortable are your Charlotte Stone clogs?VirginiaThey are comfortable for clogs, is what I would say. And I love clogs very much. But they are a little bit of a scam in that they are not actually the most comfortable shoe. So I do not equate them to sneakers. For sure sneakers are more comfortable. Birkenstocks are more comfortable. But I wear my Charlotte Stone clogs the way other people might wear a ballet flat, or a loafer, like a dressier shoe. And I feel like no dressy shoe is ever really that comfortable. They're pinchy or they give you blisters. And so by that standard, these are quite comfortable. Because they have a built-in memory foam padding situation. So you're not walking on a block of wood the way you are with some clogs. I feel like I got shin splints from those, back in the day. They're definitely more comfortable than that. But I wore them downtown yesterday. And I did move my car to avoid walking two blocks because it was uphill. So I don't wear them for extensive walking. CorinneBut you would say they're more comfortable than some clogs?VirginiaI think yes. Of the various cute clog brands.CorinneFashion clogs.VirginiaThey are the most comfortable fashion clog I have tried and I have tried probably three or four brands. Like they're better than Number Six. They're better than Swedish Hasbeens. CorinneMy issue is that clogs are always too narrow for me. I can never find clogs that fit.VirginiaYeah, and I mean I have narrower feet, so I don't know how useful Charlotte Stone is on that front.CorinneThey do have a lot of sizing info. I tried some Charlotte Stone non-clogs, like they had a cute sneaker-ish thing, because they go up to size 12. Which should be what my size is, but they were way too narrow. Like I could not even get my foot in.VirginiaThat's such a bummer. Somebody could get into the wide width clog market and do very well.CorinneOh God, seriously. I found one clog that works for wide-ish feet. It's called Haga Trotoffel or something.VirginiaThat sounded like a very accurate pronunciation. CorinneI've had a pair, but it's the non-padded pure wood kind. So it's just not super comfortable to me.VirginiaThose are rough. Ever since I sprained my ankle, I am very cautious. Where am I going to wear these clogs? What sort of terrain am I walking? I really want to find some cute ones with a strap at the back for more stability. I think Charlotte Stone has ones with a strap that I'm thinking about trying, except I don't need more clogs. CorinneNumber Six also has some that are really cute and the base is almost flat. That might be more uncomfortable. I don't know.VirginiaWell I wear the lowest height Charlotte Stone clog. I do not go for their super platforms. I am not 22. That chapter of my life is closed. But they're not a Dansko clog! Let's be clear. And, I would say to be realistic that if you live on the east coast, or the Midwest, they're like, a three month a year shoe. They're great in the spring. They're great in the fall. They're going to be too hot in the summer and they're going to be useless in the winter. So factor that in. Okay, so next up: Q: I have a question about chafing. Since giving birth for the second time in 2021, my body has changed and I probably fall in the small fat category. I've dealt with chafing between my thighs and in the summers before, but now that I have to wear outside clothes and get out of the house more, I am dealing with chafing in the groin area even in the winter, which is the thing I didn't I don't have prior experience with. I am looking for recommendations for underwear that have a wide enough gusset to hopefully prevent this. And any other tips to be more comfortable in this regard with this new body of mine? Corinne, you're the underwear queen!CorinneI have a lot of thoughts about this.VirginiaYou are the resident Burnt Toast underwear expert.CorinneMy first thought is: Are we sure this is a chafing issue? VirginiaOh, what else could it be? CorinneWell, another thing that can happen when you become fat is you get irritation in your skin folds area. So just something to throw out there, because I've heard people having confusion around that before. It's like a yeast infection you can get in your skin folds. It's like a diaper rash. And you can treat it with diaper rash cream or zinc cream.VirginiaAquaphor?CorinneNo! Aquaphor? Isn't Aquaphor like Vaseline?VirginiaYeah, but I used it on my kids' butts when they had diaper rash. CorinneOkay, well, maybe I don't know anything about diaper rash.VirginiaMaybe that was a bad move.CorinneI feel like a lot of diaper rash cream has zinc in it, and it coats your skin to protect it. VirginiaI know what you're talking about now.CorinneIn terms of wider gusset underwear, there are not a lot of good options. The one option that I have found out about which I have not tried but have ordered and am currently waiting on is this underwear from the brand Panty Drop. I'm kind of confused about what's going on with them because it seems like they merged with another brand which was Kade & Vos. Okay. But they claimed to have wider gusset underwear. And another thing you could consider would be boxers or boxer briefs.VirginiaI was wondering about even a boy's short underwear. Something that has a longer thigh situation.CorinneIt goes down further.VirginiaOr bike shorts as underwear. CorinneAnd I mean, people definitely make chafing shorts. VirginiaYes! I just ordered some from Snag.CorinnePeople also like Thigh Society. So you could shop around and look for chafing shorts that you could just wear as underwear. VirginiaRight, just under your jeans or other hard pants, And where are you on MegaBabe or the other chafing balms? Do you have one you like?CorinneI have MegaBabe. I almost never need it. Just, whatever way that I'm designed, it's not an issue for me right now. Virginia I get chafing but I haven't tried MegaBabe. I actually have a very low tech hack. But I use Old Spice antiperspirant, which is my husband's antiperspirant, and I use that as my antiperspirant. And so then I just put it between my thighs as well. And I find that holds up pretty well. I sometimes have to reapply it during the day, like on a very hot day. And one of the reasons I think I don't wear dresses as much anymore is, chafing is an automatic reality in dresses. And some shorts too, depending on how they're cut. So we feel you. This is a reality of fat life for sure! CorinneIf you have fat friends, you can talk to them about it because a lot of people have this problem.VIrginiaIt's an evergreen conversation. Everyone will have opinions.CorinneOkay, next question: Q: Any tips on changing the dialogue with mom friends or friends in general who are progressive and informed otherwise, but still mired in diet culture? I feel like I'm the only one who isn't intermittent fasting or doing keto.VirginiaI posted a meme on Instagram today, there was something like to all the women who are bullying each other to order salads, aren't you so sad that you hate your life so much. And my DMs are currently flooded with people asking some version of this question: How do I keep going out to dinner with my friends who are so in this space? One person was telling me about being out to dinner and this group of women were trying to split tacos. Like tacos are small to start with. And they were all like, “Well, I can't eat a whole one.”CorinneI'm like, “Am I ordering 9 or 12.”VirginiaCorrect. The number of tacos I need to be full is a very high number. I would not split one in two. It's already only two bites!CorinneIt's like trying to split a popsicle.VirginiaIt's a total mess. So I feel like my first piece of advice is, can you make new friends? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I know. CorinneMy first piece of advice is just like, Man up. Tell them you don't want to talk about it.VirginiaThat's better than mine.CorinneI mean, maybe it's harsh. It's a little tough love. Your advice is good too. There's gotta be other people out there who are sick of this. Like, every person I know could benefit from some examination of their relationship with diet culture. So I just feel like, you can't be the only one who's struggling.VirginiaThere are almost 30,000 people subscribed to this newsletter, who probably feel the same way as you because why else are they reading the newsletter and listening to this podcast?.CorinneOkay. Actually, this is a little off topic. But can I tell you something? So, as previously discussed, I go to the gym. I have a trainer there. And this week, when I saw her, she was like, “Hey, so this person contacted me who found me through Burnt Toast.” VirginiaYay! CorinneSo I'm just saying what that basically means is there is another person in the city that I live in, who's reading Burnt tToast who I don't know. And none of my friends know. VirginiaRight! But who maybe would be an awesome friend. CorinneOr who at least also has some skepticism of diet culture stuff.  So that's got to be true for you as well.VirginiaAnd you have powerlifting in common! Yes, in my close group of friends, we really never talk about this. And maybe it's because they read the newsletter and know that I'm not the friend for this. CorinneThey're scared. VirginiaBut we have so many better conversations because this is off the table for us. And we never made a conscious decision to do it. It just kind of happened. I do feel like in the past, we had more diet-y conversations. And we've all kind of shifted away from it. And it's been lovely and great for our friendships. And so maybe you do need to officially say it to these people: I love you. But I just don't want to talk about diets. This really isn't good for me. I just end up feeling shitty about myself. And there are so many more interesting things to talk about here.CorinneYeah. I think it's good for people to know that too. If people are totally unaware that talking about their diets constantly is hurting people, then they should know. And they deserve to know that.VirginiaCompletely agree. And often this talk is very performative because we think we have to talk this way. And so you being the first one to say, “What if we just ordered what we wanted to eat and didn't do this whole dance?” I call it like playing the game of Salad Chicken, where you're like,“Could I order the pasta? No, not if she's ordering the salad.” Like, if you could not do that? Man, dinner is gonna be way more fun. So just give people permission to not do it and see what happens. And if they really can't get there, then I circle back to: Can you have other friends? Or can you say to them, I don't want to spend our time talking about this but I'm really sorry you're struggling and how can I support you?CorinneOh my God, I love the idea of responding to someone who's excited about intermittent fasting with, “I'm sorry, you're struggling.”VirginiaHow can I support you in this starvation?CorinneI'm so sorry that you're not eating food.VirginiaYou're right. That might not be the moment.CorinneNo, I like it. VirginiaI think it could work? I think it's an option. CorinneI mean, I think this is also that sort of situation where you can be like, “It's so interesting that we're all so focused on our weird diets.”VirginiaThe patented Corinne “It's so interesting!”CorinneJust an anthropological, outsider observation.VirginiaIt's always, always a good moment for that. All right. Should we do Butter? CorinneYes. I do have a Butter. What I want to recommend is this recipe called Trouble Cookies. It's from a cookbook called Mother Grains, but it's also on the Bon Appetit website. And I feel like it's a little annoying to recommend because it does have a really annoying to find ingredient which is sorghum flour. [Reminder that if you preorder FAT TALK from Split Rock Books, you can also take 10 percent off any book mentioned on the podcast!]VirginiaOh Lord.CorinneBut you can order it from the internet!VirginiaCorinne will find a link for you.CorinneBob's Red Mill's has it. So if you have that kind of grocery store. Anyways, they also have coconut cashews and toffee bits and are extremely delicious. I've been trying to get my mom to make them for like a month and now I'm moving on to the Burnt Toast community. Please make Trouble Cookies and tell me how good they are.VirginiaI will try them. I will report back if I can get it together to get sorghum flour. I could use a new cookie. We're just a standard chocolate chip cookie household. CorinneI feel like chocolate chip cookies are good. But sometimes, a different direction is really good, too. VirginiaIs there chocolate in it? CorinneNo, it's coconut toffee bits cashews.VirginiaCould I put chocolate chips in instead of the toffee bits.CorinneI mean, I feel like you could? But it's really good. Do you not like caramel-y, coconut-y stuff?VirginiaAmy will tell you it is very hard for me to have a dessert that doesn't have chocolate in it.CorinneOkay, this one is not for you. VirginiaI'm just always like, but where's the chocolate? CorinneOh my God.VirginiaWhat am I doing here?Corinne I'm the opposite. And I mean, I really like chocolate. But I also really like a coconut-y caramel-y vibe. VirginiaI do too. I'm just like, but how much better if there was chocolate. That's all I'm saying.CorinneI feel like maybe you could dip it in chocolate? VirginiaAll right. I don't know. I'll try them out. I'll report back. Maybe I'll do half the batch with the toffee, half the batch with the chocolate chips. I can tell you my kids won't touch them if there's no chocolate. So that's like a non-starter. CorinneReally? Wow.VirginiaOh, please. CorinneI feel like a lot of kids don't like chocolate. VirginiaThat is not the case in the Sole-Smith home. See previous anecdote regarding Mini Eggs consumed in a day. And center brownies. It's very clear what we've come here to do.CorinneAll right, what's your Butter?VirginiaAll right, my Butter is, I am breaking up with underwire bras. Breaking news. CorinneThis is big news. VirginiaYou've all been wondering. I'm not totally breaking up with them because I haven't quite found a non-underwire bra that works under every outfit. Because there can be a uniboob situation? But I have recently purchased some non-underwire bras. And I realize now that I don't know how I made it through the whole pandemic while still wearing underwire bras every day. Every day!CorinneMe neither! I feel like when we originally talked about bras on a mailbag episode, I recommended the bras that you ended up getting.VirginiaThe True & Co bras? CorinneYes! And you were like, “Oh, never heard of them.” VirginiaWell, you influenced me. And then Marielle Elizabeth really influenced me. And I bought a bunch of them and they're awesome.CorinneThey're really good. The sizing is super flexible. I can wear anywhere from a 1x to a 3x. And I have a big chest.VirginiaYou do have to look for the full cup. Because I ordered some that were like a half cup and they do not work if you are someone with a big chest. CorinneYes, they have full cups and regular cups. VirginiaSo you have to look for the full cup. I can only find them on Amazon right now. I don't know. CorinneThey're only on Amazon now. VirginiaIt's really irritating. I would like there to be other options. But the other one I'm wearing a lot of, is I have some of the Paloma bras from Girlfriend Collective. And actually, this one isn't the Paloma, it's the high necked? I don't know. But I like it because it feels just like a tank. Yeah, I don't know why it's taken me so long to get here. I will be 42 a few weeks after you hear this episode. It's taken me a while. But now, I realize that I don't have to accept permanent marks on the side of my body from bras. Like what was I doing? I think I thought I really needed more structure. I'll unpack it all in an essay at some point. But for now, I just want to report the liberation that I am wearing underwire bras much less frequently. And it's delightful. CorinneI love that. VirginiaAll right. Thank you all so much for listening to Burnt Toast!CorinneIf you'd like to support the show, please subscribe for free in your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. These really help folks find the show.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies—subscribe for 20% off! The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

It's a short episode this week and we're discussing Shannen Doherty and the trap of being "difficult," Trump as showman, overestimating vs. underestimating the electorate, shining up your social skills, bulking up your professional skills, body SPF (Jenn likes Supergoop's PLAY), Botox brow lifts, the best ways to manage sweat and chaffing (Kim likes Megababe), editing our closets and so much more!You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.comConcerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry, but your anti-cellulite cream is BS... We're sick of scam beauty products that seemingly exist to make us feel bad about our bodies. So today, we've brought in size and body acceptance queen Jess King to school us on the products we need to give up. Jess is here to tell us how to nurture are treat our bodies well. She's also got some hot tips and products that are actually going to make our lives easier. So say goodbye to boob sweat, chafed thighs and stubborn pimples. Here's our guide to skincare below the neck.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Check out Jules Von Hep (the creator of Isle Of Paradise) here. MEGABABE THIGH RESCUE ANTI-FRICTION STICK $14.25 Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Boob Sweat Powder $30 Dermalogica Clear Start Clarifying Body Spray $30.42 Isle Of Paradise Confidently Clear Body Cleanser $42 Bioderma Atoderm Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Shower Oil $47 Lui Body Razors Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF $20 Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream $75 SUBSCRIBE:  Get $20 off for our birthday with code BEAUTYBIRTHDAY. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49.  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Jess Rae King Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest this week is the perfect woman to listen to if you're already getting stressed at the thought of wearing a bikini this summer.Katie Sturino is a body acceptance advocate, founder of the amazing brand Megababe (they do the best anti-chafe stick in the business) and author of the brilliant book "Body Talk".During the episode we talk about the moment that Katie realised that it wasn't just her who was unhappy about her body but also a lot of the women who had the bodies that she dreamt. In short, women had been taught to feel unfulfilled with their bodies and THAT was the problem. Cue a shift in mentality and the beginning of Katie's journey as a body acceptance ambassador who has been so influential that Oprah invited her on her show to relay her message to the nation.Katie also talks about how to stop people commenting on your weight, how to feel good about yourself and we also talk about how she has made the most amazing business (and the ups and downs of that).Katie is funny, outspoken, irreverent and will make you feel good about yourself. I adore her and am so excited about this episode.

We're giving some children's programming rave reviews, digging into your trending Thingies, and reading a lot into an interesting story about Manhattan's history. Endorsed by Claire (and Cam!) Cosmic Kids Yoga (+ guided meditation!) and Numberblocks. People love granola! Now more than ever, according to Global Newswire! If you're in NYC, seek out the greenmaket seller Baker's Bounty; if you're anywhere else, make Bon Appétit's Vanilla-Scented Granola. Also, something that makes us giggle: this 2016 headline from The Cut: “Americans Still Believe Granola is Good for Them.”People are dyeing their brows at home! Specifically using henna or Just for Men, but Harper's Bazaar recommends getting brow-specific products or going to a professional. After one of y'all shared enstrual discs as a Thingie, we received several votes for Flex —they have disposable and reusable versions. Lots of discussion about making natural deodorant actually work. Erica is using Megababe's Soapy Pits plus Space Bar Underarm Soap. People like Nuud, which is its own ~vibe~. There's also a lot of discussion about using CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser for its 4% benzoyl peroxide—and LOL at the "How to Clean Armpits with Cerave" TikTok page. Thoughts on deodorant? Vaginal discs vs. cups? Share with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or chat with other Bobs in our Geneva. Hire with Indeed and get a $75 sponsored job credit when you use our link.YAY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Along with being the founder of 7-year-old Megababe, Katie Sturino is an influencer (803,000 followers on Instagram, 25,000 on TikTok), a body positivity advocate and the author of the book "Body Talk," published in 2021. Megababe is best known for its first product: Thigh Rescue, an anti-chafe stick of which over 1 million units have sold. In addition to being sold at Target, Ulta, Goop, Anthropologie and Nordstrom, among other retailers, the brand launched at Walmart in early March. "Megababe is still self-funded; we have never taken $1 of fundraising," Sturino said on this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast. "It's a different type of approach than other brands that launched at the same time. Most people will take funding and grow really big." Also on the podcast, Sturino discusses her start in content creation, Megababe's expansion to Walmart and new categories, the brand's first big marketing investments, and her response to the current heightened fixation on weight. Get more from Glossy with the daily newsletter, sent out each weekday morning. Visit glossy.co/newsletters to sign up.

Welcome to this special edition of Disruptive CEO Nation, where we celebrate International Women's Day by honoring the trailblazing female founders and executives shaking up the business world. In today's episode, we are spotlighting the achievements and challenges facing women in entrepreneurship and leadership. Here's a brief overview of what we discussed: - Highlighting Female Founders: We pay homage to Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe, whose innovative products tackle everyday issues for women, provide a shout-out to other female founders who are leading the way, and encourage listeners to nominate outstanding female founders for future podcast features. - Understanding International Women's Day: Delving into the history and significance of International Women's Day and tracing its origins from the women's rights movements of the 19th century to its current theme of "Invest in women: Accelerate progress." - Women in Government and Business: Exploring the importance of representation in government and business, noting milestones in women's political participation and the ongoing challenges they face in achieving gender parity. - Gender Disparities in Business Leadership: Discussing the gender gap in corporate leadership, including statistics on women in the workforce versus women in senior leadership positions, and highlighting the importance of gender diversity for business performance. As we celebrate the achievements of women in business, let's also recognize the work that still needs to be done to achieve true gender equality in the entrepreneurial landscape. Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO #digitalmarketing #branding #socialgood #Bcorp #CEO #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Alexis, a 29 year young queer woman who is traveling the world and sharing helpful plus-size travel tips along the way. She started doing seasonal work when she was just 19 years old in Alaska, and from there her relentless stubbornness and curiosity took her around the globe. In this vibrant conversation Alexis speaks to how she's kept that spark ignited inside of her despite challenges she has faced as a plus-sized traveler, packing tips for all body sizes, seasonal work opportunities (regardless of age), and advice on how to pinpoint your passions. And lastly, you know that pesky under-boob sweat and thigh chafing that so many of us experience? We've got solutions for you in this episode! “When I started traveling there wasn't people that looked like me in the media, doing the things I was doing. I had to go do it, ask the questions, and try.” - Download the Roam Rhino app: rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenotto - Have Curves Will Travel Blog: https://www.havecurveswilltravel.com - Alexis's TrustedHousesitters affilate link: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF588786/?utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend&utm_source=app_native_share - MegaBabe brand: https://megababebeauty.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg-GjBhBnEiwAMUvNWz8XI-ZD2gDuVQbV1xjCsyopa7R7H4QT0AZRzkHzYhsLMeI1VnPYsxoCNkYQAvD_BwE - 11 queer podcast episodes to listen to for PRIDE 23: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/06/28/queer-podcast-reccomendations-pride-stories/ Sign up for email alerts: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x2y0l9
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Do you feel so out of touch with your body that you're not sure what "healthy body image" really feels like? Are you sick of yo-yo dieting and weight loss goals, always hoping to change how you look? This episode is for the high school girl in all of us who never felt good enough, and the adult women who are still struggling to feel lovable as we are. Josie is joined by Katie Sturino, an entrepreneur, influencer, author, and body acceptance advocate. Katie is the author of Body Talk, host of the Boob Sweat Podcast, founder of successful wellness and beauty brand MEGABABE, and a personality, recently interviewed on The Drew Barrymore Show. Josie and Katie discuss how to achieve true body acceptance, what healthy body image really means, and the source of body insecurities. Josie also grills Katie for her productivity tips and secrets behind her success (because she is doing a lot). This conversation is going to transform the way you think about your body, guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back by popular demand, entrepreneur, author, body acceptance advocate, and DST regular, Katie Sturino joins Remy and Emily on the podcast *audibly says yay*. For those who aren't familiar with Katie's wide array of projects, she shares how she got started with her viral #SuperSizeTheLook series along with starting her body care company, Megababe. Re: products for problems that every body has, from thigh chafing to boob sweat. This transitions into a convo about the lack of accessibility in fashion and they unpack the struggles of shopping for size-inclusive clothes. Katie then gets into her personal journey with body acceptance and shares some tips on how to stop punishing ourselves with negative thoughts. They wrap up by answering a few listener questions, and yes, that includes a list of Katie's favorite brands. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 'multi-hyphenate' is a word that gets thrown around a lot—but Katie Sturino defines the very meaning. An entrepreneur, author, body acceptance advocate, and so much more, she's a true trail blazer in this crazy world we live in. Her forward-thinking disposition has set her apart, so has the fact that she's completely herself—it's infectious and proves the power of authenticity and conviction within oneself to make a difference. We had such an interesting conversation about topics our society has ridden taboo from body positivity and accepting women of all sizes (and accepting ourselves) to chafing thighs and boob sweat. In creating the mega brand, Megababe, Katie is gracefully breaking down barriers one stigma at a time.     Head to printfresh.com/lipstick or use code LIPSTICK for 15% off your first order.   Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/LIPSTICK and use code LIPSTICK to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic.   Want to empower yourself and spread kindness to others with the original word bracelet? Go to littlewordsproject.com/LIPSTICK or enter LIPSTICK at checkout for 30% off your first order for a limited time only.   From now until Friday, November 26, Macy's online Black Friday event is saving you big on the essentials and gifts you've been waiting to snatch up all year. Check out macys.com before November 26.   Bring your hair into the future with K18 molecular repair and shop K18's leave-in molecular repair hair mask, available now at Sephora and sephora.com.     Produced by Dear Media. 

We're continuing the off season for just a few more weeks! Join us as we talk about Yue's layoff and the parallels of feeling disposable in both work and dating. We're also reairing the episode we did on Katie Sturino's podcast 'Boob Sweat' answering all your dating q's. We discuss dating app burnout, the art of meeting people IRL, and how to get back out there after a long-term relationship.Follow Katie @katiesturnio and check out her podcast 'Boob Sweat', book body talk and beauty line Megababe. Dateable listeners only! Get15% off, use the code BOOBSWEAT15 at https://megababebeauty.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Ettitude: Get 20% off your order of bamboo sheets, plus free shipping for a limited time when you visit https://www.ettitude.com/dateableCover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Katie Sturino is as rebellious as they come. She's the founder of Megababe, a company near and dear to our hearts (and armpits and inner thighs), and she's also the author of Body Talk, the body-positivity bible. If you've been following her as long as we have, you know that she first gained Internet fame as the mom of Toast the dog. In this episode, she talks about size inclusivity in furniture, her favorite place to find custom curtains, and why she doesn't care if you don't like her candy-colored Palm Beach condo. #SorryNotSorry

We're kicking off our summer mini episode series documenting our Euro travels and summer adventures. We begin this episode with an update from Raeann on her chaotic first couple days in Rome! We get into Kristina's plans for the summer, products they're loving for travel, and some key advice for anyone traveling this summer (especially to Italy.) We also chat about what we think about the Depp vs Heard trial and verdict, share lots of fun personal stories and share our opinions about how to keep calm while trying to get pregnant from a listener's question. Hot Girl European Summer is ON, baby! “Don't let the fear of not knowing keep you from traveling” - Raeann What we talk about: Something Raeann was not anticipating about Rome What app Raeann recommends for dating in Europe Something Italians don't do that we do in the US Complexities of the outcome of the Depp/Heard trial Not being afraid to be inquisitive about the culture when you're abroad Ask Away: Tips for not stressing out over trying to get pregnant “There's a difference between being ignorant and being inquisitive and wanting to learn about the culture.” - Kristina New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.   Resources: Beis diaper bag Megababe thigh rescue Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective  Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!

In today's Style Story segment, we're sitting down with Katie Sturino, a serial Entrepreneur who is dedicated to lending her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, while also empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Katie is the founder of the beauty brand Megababe, author of Body Talk, and host of the BoobSweat podcast. In this episode, we'll be chatting about how Katie's personal style has evolved over the years, how she's managed to marry her personal style with other aspects of her life, and the problem with brands carrying inclusive sizing online but NOT in their brick and mortar shops. Keep listening to hear more! Follow Katie Sturino on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiesturino/ Blog: https://katiesturino.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiesturino Find me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshalundstrom/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@havesomestyle Website: https://www.moshalundstrom.com/ My other work: Therma Kota: https://thermakota.com/ Vogue Contributor: https://www.vogue.com/contributor/mosha-lundstrom-halbert About Me: Hello! My name is Mosha Lundström Halbert and I am a Los Angeles and Miami-based multi-disciplinary fashion director, writer, stylist, entrepreneur, and on-air personality. My work spans print, digital, radio, television, and design. I am a contributor to VOGUE.com - I edit the popular Cool Girl's Guide travel series - and I also write for a number of publications, including VOGUE SCANDINAVIA, and The Financial Times. I am a featured fashion expert on the internationally syndicated television show Cityline, and I am also the fashion contributor on CBC's q, an arts and cultural radio program that airs across Canada and the United States. Along with my mother and sister, I am also the co-founder of Therma Kota, an outerwear label inspired by my family's Nordic roots.

We're kicking off this week breaking down a major beauty brand drama involving our very own Sara Tan. (Purchase the Nails of LA x Sara Tan collab here!) Sara then waxes poetic about a Megababe product that totally transformed her pits. In major headlines, The CROWN Act finally passed — which got us singing the praises of Sesame Street (stay with us, there's a great connection there, we promise). Dyson announced a new Airwrap will be launching this summer and Kirbie has details on why the new version is even more spectacular AND is compatable with the first gen. And sadly our friends at Jergens have implemented a voluntary recall for their Ultra Healing products (click the link to check the lot codes being recalled). Shop this entire episode! GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Megababe and body acceptance advocate, Katie Sturino. Katie opens up about the history of her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her size. We dive into the role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns and the freedom that comes with accepting your body. Katie talks about her series “supersize my look” and shares brands she believes in and brands she believes should be more size-inclusive.Key Takeaway / Points:Founding MegababeKatie's history with her relationship with her body and being treated differently because of her sizeThe role the media has played in our body image and eating patterns The freedom that comes with accepting your bodyKatie's series “supersize my look” Size inclusive brands and brands that could be doing a better jobFollow Katie Sturino:Instagram: @katiesturinoWebsite: www.megababebeauty.comTikTok: @katiesturinoFollow me:Instagram: @freckledfoodieWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: freckledfoodieTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieThis episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of the Style Masterclass Podcast, I want to share with you my top 10 basics for a curvy stylish wardrobe. Get ready and write these down so you can build your wardrobe and find your personal curvy style! You'll learn: 10 basics for your wardrobe.  Why it's so important to buy clothing that FITS.  Tips for finding jeans, blazers and more that fit properly.   If you're ready to find clothes that fit and clothes you LOVE, check out my Bye Bye Janky Guide, I've got you covered.  Links from the podcast:  Megababe products Jockey skimmies  Thinx shorts  KAYE pattern from seamwork  J.Crew Pajamas  Print Fresh  Soma

Sami is joined by a fan favorite, the founder of Megababe and author of Body Talk, Katie Sturino. They start by talking about influences on body image during our formative years (we're looking at you Gwyneth). Then they dive into a conversation about shopping for all body types, including actual brand recommendations if you're looking for extended sizing options. They talk about the line between focusing on healthy choices for your body, and the looming influence of diet culture. Sami tells us what led to her shift in diet thinking before and after her wedding last year, and they discuss the threat of treating your wedding photos as a benchmark. Finally, they close things with a playbook for changing your attitude toward negative body thoughts and finding confidence in yourself.

On this episode Megababe founder, influencer, author, and famous dog mom Katie Sturino, one of the most highly requested guests, so charitably appears right off the heels of her whirlwind interview with her dear friend Gwenyth Paltrow. The girls discuss Katie's steamy (and sketchy)  first date with her now husband, Michaela's road to Only Fans, and Katie being single handedly responsible for Hunter's entire career. She also gives us the inside scoop on her stint on Real Housewives of New York and why she has beef with Ramona Singer.  Visit Betterhelp.com/Model to get 10% off your first month. Produced by Dear Media

Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe shares the importance of nurturing your self-image, what led her to becoming an influencer and how her brand innovates to create body products based out of her personal needs.   Follow Marianna on Instagram: instagram.com/marianna_hewitt     This week's episode is sponsored by:   Athletic Greens: free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs athleticgreens.com/life   Mejuri: 10% off first order mejuri.com/marianna   Mate the Label: 20% off with code MARIANNA20 matethelabel.com   Vitruvi: 20% off with code MARIANNA20 at vitruvi.com/lifewithmarianna Produced by Dear Media

No matter how far we think we've come in terms of acceptance for all body types, we can't seem to escape workouts that promise “washboard abs in just 10 minutes flat” or friends and family members lamenting that they “just need to lose 5 pounds before vacation.” While we continue to amplify voices who are advocating for body positivity and sizing inclusivity, suffice to say, there's a lot more work to be done. After supporting us through a global pandemic, we should be thanking our bodies for all that they do to keep us alive and well–not stressing about how they look in shorts. How can we continue to bring awareness to how people with different bodies might exist in the world and move the “body conversation” forward?HOST: Kate Spies, SVP+ General Manager at Well+GoodGUESTS:Katie Sturino, Entrepreneur, Founder of Megababe, Author of Body TalkJessica Vander Leahy, Model, Writer, Content CreatorWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Katie explains that by making small changes in how we speak and act day-to-day, we can make a big difference when it comes to creating a safe and inclusive space for all body types. Check her out here. Jessica shares her own experience as a plus-sized model, and how we weren't born to just “lose weight and pay bills.” You can find her here.ABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin Kleinberg knows what's up when it comes to killing the branding game. She's the CEO and co-founder of Métier Creative, an award-winning advertising and branding agency with clients like Live Tinted, La Mer, The Ouai, Saie beauty – they even built Megababe's visual I.D. from the ground-up. She was also one of the original co-founders of The Coveteur, not to mention her own fashion label, SIDIA, which has earned accolades from the likes of Vogue and Women's Wear Daily.   If you've ever wondered what it takes to create a brand that people clamour for, tune in to find out what's in the secret sauce behind the world's most beloved beauty brands. Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or a content creator, you'll learn the insider tips for building engagement, loyalty, conversion and what makes a launch instantly pop instead of instantly flop. Plus, you'll hear the behind-the-scenes on what your hosts are up to this summer, with all the glow up details that are in the works for Breaking Beauty Podcast right now... (P.S. Have you picked up your super-soft Breaking Beauty Scrunch yet?)     Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Twitter,  Join our private Facebook group

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From a young age, we're taught that the way our body looks matters. Diet culture comes at us from all angles to tell us to be smaller, thinner, more polished, more beautiful, and it has huge detrimental effects on our health. Katie Sturino of MegaBabe felt all of this--but decided to go in a different direction. Katie talks all about unpacking how your body isn't the problem, and how you don't have to be a certain size to live a certain life. Get your Intuitive Eating Podcast Guide here!  SPONSORS: Smithery - Use code “SMITHERYFYC” to get $15 off your first purchase at smitherystyle.com   The Lake - save $20 off your order of $100 or more with code “LAKEFYC” at itsthelake.com Daydream - get 20% off your first order when you got odrinkdaydream.com and use code “DAYDREAMFYC” Dive into the full show notes here!

Today on the BodPod, we are excited to be chatting with Katie Sturino, an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and influencer. Katie uses her voice and personal style to empower women of all shapes and to raise awareness for size inclusivity. She is also the founder of Megababe, an innovative body care brand offering problem-solving products to help women feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. Not only has she dedicated her life to learning and unlearning all the beauty standard BS, but she also uses her blog, Instagram, Boob Sweat podcast, and solution-oriented beauty products to share the message that changed her life: your body is not the problem! This past Spring, Katie released her book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life, which serves as an illustrated guide-meets-workbook that encourages you to spend less time thinking about how you look and what you eat and more time discovering your inner fierceness.In this episode, Katie will discuss how her blog, The 12ish Style, came to be, the hashtag campaigns she ignited on social media, and the origins of Megababe. She'll also share what inspired her book and how she hopes to help others rather than herself with this project. Last but not least, Katie and I will talk about the importance of carefully selecting who you follow on social media, learning not to apologize for your body, and the generational cycle of body image. Keep listening to hear how Katie is helping others expand their horizons and learn more about themselves. Katie's Instagram: @katiesturinoKatie's book: https://linktr.ee/KatieSturinoBookMegababe website: https://megababebeauty.com/

After the most all-over-the-place intro of all time, Kristen and Lume get to the business of discussing Kristen's 1st vacation since the COVID outbreak: sunny San Diego. How did she handle her “I refuse to check a bag” dilemma? How did she solve the dreaded A1 outfit versus horror porta potty scenario? How was the absolute glory that was the PGA US Open at Torrey Pines? Later, is somebody sleazy if they attempt to hide their name at a get together? Did Kristen flirt with this random guy on her flight back? (You be the judge...) Of course she also had to gush on her visit to Disneyland and specifically Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Will Kristen's next vacation involve ANY legitimate podcast research? Lume recounts his weekend of he and a member of the studio audience making an impromptu visit to a bar they were not expecting. Finally, they revisit Kristen's ideal roster size and she puts on wax what she is looking for in a man this summer. A little PSA as we getting deep into #shotgirlsummer. QQH (41:05): After a little reminiscing on the origins of the podcast, Kristen gives a viewing recommendation even she isn't proud of, called The Investigation (skip ahead from 47:00 to avoid spoilers). Lume then discusses the savageness that has been Scottie Pippens recent "Digits" bourbon press circuit, which of course leads to Malik Beasly/Larsa Pippin talk. Lume re-lives a traumatic game of beer darts. Kristen puts Lume onto the newest Nelly/FGL song. Show closes with a shoutout to MegaBabe.

This week, Busy and Caissie talk to influencer, Megababe entrepreneur, body acceptance activist and author of the amazing book “Body Talk,” Katie Sturino about the pivot that took her from doing PR for others to launching a career that our thighs can't thank her enough for! Then…open your hearts, open your minds, because medium Jamie Vos Love calls in to channel some messages from Busy's Grandma Moot, plus Caissie finds out if Joan Rivers is still taking her calls. Sponsors: DrinkBev.com - Promo Code: BUSY Beekeepersnaturals.com - Promo Code: BUSY PublicGoods.com - Promo Code: BUSY Babbel.com - Promo Code: BEST HelloFresh.com/14Best - Promo Code: 14Best

Why We Love Katie: Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, digital influencer and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino and The12ishStyle.com, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non toxic, solution oriented products for women to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. On the Pod, We Discuss: Her different brands and why she created each of them  Her book, Body Talk, and how and why it came to be What our inner mascot is and why protecting her can be so transformational for our relationship with our body  Why noticing the shit taking in our heads, what we’re saying, how often and whose voice it actually is is the first step  How to strip that nasty inner voice of its power What could be possible if all women freed themselves from hating their bodies  How to navigate tricky conversations with loved ones who talk about our bodies in a way we’re not okay with  A mindset shift when it comes to clothing and dressing ourselves and to boost our confidence in this area  Why buying pretty new underwear at any size is a step toward toppling the patriarchy And much more  Helpful Links: Katie’s Book: Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiesturino Visit Katie’s Website MEGABABE Boob Sweat with Katie Sturino Podcast Watch our free masterclass to learn 5 Simple Shifts to End Binge Eating  Join our private Facebook group Set up a free breakthrough session to see if our coaching program is a good fit for you Learn more about our personalized Intuitive Eating coaching program

Today we are joined by our dear friend Katie Sturino, body acceptance advocate and founder of Megababe Beauty. This episode is basically a three-way phone conversation among friends but the big thing is that we talk about her amazing new book, Body Talk, and her journey towards body acceptance. We also use this time to catch up with Katie, covering her summer travel plans, new Megababe launches, what brands we want to see extend their size range, and the surprising struggle of creating Instagram content! Join us in the Facebook group to tell us what you thought! More Katie @katiesturino  Body Talk by Katie Sturino Megababebeauty.com  Instagram: @laurabenanti Obsessions: The Windmill AC Farm Rio Mare of Easttown What We’re Reading: The Most Beautiful girl in Cuba by Chanel Cleeton Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane The Hunting Wives by Mary Cobb June Book: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Sponsor: Prose: go to prose.com/bop for your free in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order  Betterhelp: go to betterhelp.com/badonpaper for 10% off your first month Zocdoc: go to zocdoc.com/bop to sign up for free and find a top-rated doctor Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit Grace’s blog, The Stripe. New posts daily! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.

How can we keep it all balanced while looking and feeling our best on camera? How do we keep our AM/PM beauty routines as a busy mom and highly successful online marketing entrepreneur? Can we be beautiful, fit, have a family and a successful business while maintaining a clear body, mind, spirit and energy?Today we have Theresa Depasquale the CEO of https://capturesocialgroup.com/about-us/BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: https://RachelVarga.ca/get-started and use promocode PODCAST15 for 15% off!Register for Summer SkinCamp at https://SummerSkinCamp.com and learn more about what's included in this amazing program for getting your skin on point for summer asap!Pick up a copy of my latest eBook Unlocking Your Vitality! Get more free resources on the SCIENCE of BEAUTY at https://rachelvarga.ca/unlocking-your…DOWNLOAD my FREE Treatment Planning Guide and Sophisticated Skin Cheat Sheet at https://rachelvarga.ca/As a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2011 with over 20,000 rejuvenation treatments performed on thousands of patients. I offer guidance through education on skin, rejuvenation practices/treatments, and achieving overall wellness in the areas of spirit, mind, body and beauty.I would love to hear from YOU!Rachel Varga, BScN, RN, CANSEmail: info@rachelvarga.caDISCLAIMER: Information in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and always consult with your Physician before making any lifestyle changes. The material shared by guests in this podcast is not the opinion of Rachel Varga, and disclaims any responsibility of inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm. Always consult with your licensed Physician before any lifestyle modifications.

A London Goop boutique post-mortem, a revealing profile of Vintner's Daughter, sugar-free milk, Alicia Keys joins In Goop Health, Megababe for boys, Black Girls Breathing, infrared workouts and more!

Katie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. On this episode, Katie and Hillary talk about finding self-acceptance within the fashion industry, Katie's favorite size-inclusive brands, and why Hillary needs a pair of crocs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. On this episode, Katie and Hillary talk about finding self-acceptance within the fashion industry, Katie’s favorite size-inclusive brands, and why Hillary needs a pair of crocs.

Body acceptance is great in theory, but how do you actually get there? Katie Sturino can help. In this episode, the style influencer behind The 12ish Style and beauty brand Megababe, and author of the forthcoming book Body Talk, shares her journey to self-acceptance and tips for stopping the negative thought cycle. Plus, she explains why boob sweat, thigh chafe, and a melasma mustache are nothing to be ashamed of. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Sturino is a true powerhouse and the ultimate advocate for women! Whilst her start in luxury PR sounded like a dream job, life at Chanel and Dolce and Gabbana was far from a fairytale. By 25 Katie realized that going it alone was the power move she needed to play and to do it her way! She started her own PR firm, launched the career of the original “dog of Instagram'' her beloved Toast and amassed an army of followers with her body positivity posts. Katie has used her platform to start conversations with brands to increase their offering and be more size inclusive. Her hilarious videos are as engaging as they are effective. Taking the shame off of women and shifting the blame onto brands for not catering to all women. But she didn’t stop there, after years of shopping for personal care products targeted at women’s needs she found herself staring at shelves full of jock itch powder and wondering why nothing was for the girls! It was there that she was compelled to create MegaBabe! Perfectly packaged powerful products that solve issues like chafing thighs and sweaty boobs initially had people giggling and doubting... but Katie laughed all the way to Target and Ulta where they sit on the shelves in every store! Now Katie has written a body positivity journal workbook Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. If she is not the definition of Mega Babe I don’t know who is! 

We are MEGA excited to have the gorgeous founder of MEGABABE as our guest this week! Katie Sturino, the fabulous entrepreneur, author, and influencer is even more delightful than we could have imagined. You will be so inspired by her ‘grab life by the balls’ attitude and the legacy she is creating. Go listen now, we love her! 

This week Jade chats with Katie Sturino (@katiesturino), a true multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Katie opens up about her very public divorce and the unexpected freedom that came with it, the long and winding road to making peace with her body, the issues around comparing ourselves with other women, and coping with anxiety. Katie is also the founder of Megababe, a line of unique body care products for women, and host of the hit BoobSweat podcast. If that weren't enough, Katie's new book Body Talk comes out May 2021! Download the newest episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine, and for more podcast info (plus pictures of Jade's pug Taco), follow @JadeIovine on Instagram. Executive Producer Nick Stumpf  Produced by Catherine Law   Edited + Engineered by Brandon Dickert Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week Jamie chats with Dana Pollack, founder of Dana's Bakery.  Dana was named 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year and was also awarded the 2018 and 2019 INC. award for 5,000 fastest growing companies. They start by sharing what was just the right amount of too much this week and then go into how Dana got her career start, her story on how she changed careers at 30, how she adapted for COVID, her biggest lesson learned and more. Beauty obsession of the week: MyKirei by KAO Foaming Hand Soap Things mentioned: Pre-order Dana's cookbook Megababe hand sanitizer (a favorite for both of us!) Follow @itsJamieStone and @ALittleTooMuchPodcast on Instagram. And please don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share on IG Stories!

“The size 2 women are just as obsessed as the size 22 women,” says Instagram star, style blogger, and female beauty founder Katie Sturino. “It’s in our culture everywhere that women are just not the right size—no matter what size we are.” In this week’s episode of The Beauty Closet, Sturino talks about how we can go about rejecting that narrative and what can open up in its place. How own journey—from high-end fashion executive to powerful style influencer (the day she wore a G. Label sweaterdress was a big one here at goop) at The12ishStyle.com and founder and CEO of Megababe, one of our all-time favorite clean beauty companies (hello, Thigh Rescue and Bust Dust!)—is both thrilling and inspiring, and she’s also one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet. But it’s her super smart observations about women and weight that will keep you listening to the very end—when she turns the tables on Jean and Megan and asks them all her beauty questions! (For more, see The Beauty Closet hub.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining me on the show today is Katie Sturino, dog mum, influencer and beauty entrepreneur! She’s the woman behind the brand Megababe, a brand creating products for women that no one seemed to want to talk about, products for booby sweat and thigh chafing. Katie found herself shopping for products that she couldn’t find anywhere else except the guys grooming department!! With her mega community behind her, she set out to innovate in the beauty industry and bring cute products to women all around the world. We talk about her journey about getting started in beauty and what you should look out for when you’re finding a formulator, how long it takes to develop a product and why she didn’t want to take on any investment. LINKS WE MENTION:MegababeMegababe on IG Katie’s InstagramFemale Startup Club In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.

Welcome to writer and yoga instructor Jessamyn Stanley, founder of The Underbelly! Jessamyn is here to talk about fitness and our bodies and what it’s like for her to unapologetically take up space in the wellness world as a fat Black woman. I get into my own ~wellness~ journey and why SoulCycle ultimately annoyed me more than it helped me. We also talk about our mutually fav MegaBabe product, Thigh Rescue, and why as kids we both wanted glasses, braces, and crutches. (Follow Gee Thanks! on Insta: www.instagram.com/geethanksjustboughtitpod! I wanna see you there! And on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/geethanks)Follow Jessamyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/?hl=en and Let’s do yoga together on The Underbelly!: https://browse.theunderbelly.com/browseMentioned On This Episode!Thigh Rescue by Megababe (buy it via The Underbelly and support Jessamyn!): https://the-underbelly-shop.myshopify.com/collections/wellness-beauty/products/thigh-rescueThe Underbelly: https://theunderbelly.com/Food Positive Account for Parents on Instagram (There are more and now I can’t find them AHH, but I will find them and share them on Insta): https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/Visit www.geethanksjustboughtit.com for even more recs and shop the Gee Thanks! Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/geethanksjustboughtitAs always, reach me at Caroline@geethanksjustboughtit.com, @geethanksjustboughtitpod on Instagram, or leave me a message at 424-245-0736. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Annie and Nick talk to Instagram star and Megababe founder Katie Sturino about bootstrapping and building her brand of thigh chafe sticks, boob sweat powder, and deodorants (now sold in all Target and Ulta stores). Plus, they discuss Lauren Conrad's new project, WAP, and more.

The Megababe herself, Katie Sturino, is joining us today to talk about the Dyson AirWrap! Everyone knows Katie for her #SupersizeTheLook Instagram campaign and her ability to “call brands in” to #MakeMySize. Now she and I go deep on the Dyson, shopping for “extended” sizing at straight size stores, and way more.We also talk about some of my favorite Megababe products (like THIGH RESCUE, SERIOUSLY, GUYS, BUY THIGH RESCUE), and what’s coming next for Katie and the brand.Mentioned On This Episode!Megababe Beauty: https://fave.co/2UXlaC2The Dyson AirWrap: https://fave.co/34HImql (you can also buy from Sephora: https://fave.co/3dgcc9A)The Dyson Hairdryer: https://fave.co/2ARAeudDyson Vacs: https://fave.co/2N8VA8S The Revlon One Step Volumizer (Dupe for the Straightening Blow Out): https://amzn.to/37OM3xy Gee Thanks! Episode about the Revlon: https://www.geethanksjustboughtit.com/episodes/episode-6-madison-malone-kircherGee Thanks! Episode about Madewell Jeans: https://www.geethanksjustboughtit.com/episodes/episode-17-lisa-tozziKatie on Insta: @katiesturino @megababeThe airdate of this episode is June 19th aka Juneteenth, the day that marks the official end of slavery in the United States. Unfortunately, Black people in 2020 are anything but liberated in America, which is why we all must take on the fight for their true freedom by dismantling the systems that keep them oppressed. If you’re looking for Juneteenth reading, watching or listening, start with Vann R. Newkirk III’s 2017 essay for The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/06/juneteenth-celebration-police-brutality-justice/530898/ This essay was written by Newkirk in response to the back-to-back murders of Philando Castile in St. Paul, MN, and Charleena Lyles in Seattle, WA. Both were shot to death by police officers. You will find in this essay many of the common threads of conversations we are still having three years later, and you will find that these conversations have been going on for centuries before we began to truly listen.I have been starting each day this week listening to Danielle Henderson’s powerful words. Sometimes I listen multiple times. I would love for you to listen, too. Even if you already have. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0bVCghhJS/As always, reach me at Caroline@geethanksjustboughtit.com, @geethanksjustboughtitpod on Instagram, or leave me a message at 424-245-0736. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Sturino, body positivity advocate, founder of Megababe and host of Boob Sweat podcast, chats with Lo about why she founded Megababe and her evolution with body image issues.

Do you feel represented in the media? Did you know that almost 80% of teen girls display body dissatisfaction by the age of 17, and about 25% of teen boys display the same? This week we’re tackling the topics of body image and representation. Join our host and founder, Sophie Beren, as she welcomes Katie Sturino and Bruce Strugell to the podcast. Together Sturino and Sturgell dive deep into what it’s like living in a world where representation for their bodies was virtually non-existent before they began their advocacy work. Katie and Bruce let us in on how they have utilized their skills and knowledge to start their own inclusive communities with Megababe and Chubstr. Later in the show, Sophie speaks with with expert Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs, a passionate research psychologist and professor, working towards creating environments that support others and accept diversity in appearances. Read more about our guests here and follow our guests on social media to continue the conversation about body image & representation: Katie Sturino a tried and true New Yorker, podcaster, influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur who founded Megababe beauty. Katie utilizes her platforms to help plus-size women find the right fashion and beauty products that fit their needs. Katie is on a mission to bring about more body inclusivity in the media, beauty, and fashion industries, and is known for calling out brands with her #MakeMySize movement. As a force on social media, Katie has helped pave the way for many brands to be more size-inclusive and hopes more will join her in her efforts. Listen to Katie’s podcast, Boob Sweat, today! Bruce Sturgell hails from Portland, Oregon, and is the founder Chubstr, an online community that offers tips and styling advice for big and tall men. Sturgell started the site in 2010 out of frustration of not being able to find stylish clothing that fit his body type. Now almost a decade later, Sturgell is making waves as a model and as an entrepreneur, as more companies are starting to carry plus-size options for big and tall men. Bruce will continue fighting for more size inclusivity in the men’s fashion industry, so make sure to listen to Bruce’s podcast, Heavy Conversation and follow Chubstr on social media. Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs is aprofessor of psychology at the Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. She has dedicated her research to creating environments where there is body acceptance for every shape and size. Diedrichs has been researching the topic of body image ever since a class presentation in the 8th grade and has officially been researching the topic since 2006. Phillippa has also consulted on the popular Cartoon Network show Steven Universe which focuses primarily on positive body image and representation for a young audience. In the show, Phillippa references a few of her favorite body positive accounts to follow on Instagram. Here they are: @gabifresh @bodyimage_therapist @theembodiedfatactivist @thebodyisnotanapology @virgietovar and make sure to follow Phillippa on Twitter and Instagram! Thanks for joining us and we’ll see you next week! Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconversationalist/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live from her New York City apartment *pre-pandemic* Katie Sturino reveals just how she kickstarted a new kind of beauty empire with Megababe. The clean beauty brand for women of all shapes and sizes quickly skyrocketed to waitlist status with solution-oriented products that tackled beauty taboo – while being cute enough for the topshelf, too. From the iconic Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafing Stick to the Bust Dust for boob sweat, we find out exactly how these “niche” products broke through, even as retailers kept saying ‘no’. (Stay tuned to the end of the episode for our personal reviews of the products!)   You may recognize Katie from her #MakeMySize Instagram posts – unfiltered, dressing room selfies revealing the frustration in trying on limited sizes for the vast majority of women. Or, perhaps you’ve seen her #SuperSizeTheLook posts on how to emulate the style of the world’s most boldfaced names – when you’re not a size zero. As a powerful voice in the online body inclusivity community, Katie gets candid about the reactions she’s gotten, both from industry insiders and from her 500K+ followers too often left out of the fashion conversation.   But first, Katie traces the origin story behind her own epic career path, rising through the ranks of fashion PR at Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana before tossing it all in to start her own business at a young age. A fateful firing, a dog named Toast, and a humble style blog – you’ll hear all the twists and turns leading up to the Megababe movement. P.S. You can hear more from Katie on her podcast, Boob Sweat where she dives deep on topics like body image, anxiety, divorce and fertility.    Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Twitter, join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog   PROMO CODES   When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    NutrafolGrow thicker, healthier hair with Nutrafol. Head to Nutrafol.com and use promo code BEAUTY to get 20% off. Shipping is free on all monthly deliveries and you can pause or cancel your subscription anytime.    CauseboxEach quarterly, limited edition subscription box includes 6-8 full size products from brands that give back. Go to​ ​causebox.com/beauty​ and use the code BEAUTY ​to get your first box for 30% off - that’s $250+ worth of products for just $39, with free shipping.    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Thigh chafe, boob sweat and butt pimples used to be embarrassing problems women didn’t want to talk about — but Katie Sturino is breaking those barriers with her business, Megababe. Learn how Katie is using creative marketing and size inclusivity initiatives like #MakeMySize and #SuperSizeTheLook to transform the beauty and fashion industry. https://www.marieforleo.com/2020/05/katie-sturino/ Katie Sturino is a master at using her voice to push cultural change. Learn how you have the power to do the same. @MarieForleo

Our ambitions drive us, but they can also consume us. How do we make the most of them, without losing ourselves? We explore with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe.

Our ambitions drive us, but they can also consume us. How do we make the most of them, without losing ourselves? We explore with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe.

Katie Sturino (@katiesturino) an influencer, activist and entrepreneur joins us on this episode of influencer business to share what her life has been like during the crisis. Katie runs four different businesses, including the innovative beauty brand Megababe that sells hand sanitizer, one of the most sought after products during the pandemic. Katie gives us an inside look at what it is like dealing with the demand and why she decided to give a lot of hand sanitizer away instead of maximizing profits. She also dives into what it was like to see 2/3 of her projected income evaporate in a matter of days and how she is dealing with that. And finally, we talk TikTok and why it is giving her so much anxiety. It is a wide-ranging conversation covering a lot of topics with a woman who is really doing it all.For more about Katie & Megababe: MEGABABE is an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.Find Katie on Instagram: @katiesturinoFind MEGABABE on Instagram: @megababeFor more about Trove:@trovebusinesswww.trovebusiness.com

Visiting us in our little neon Toyota is Meg Speer: Imagineer, badass roller skater, Star Wars novel copyeditor, punk drummer and dog mom of three.  One of our favorites people and also a superstar Disney person, Meg joins us to spill the Imagineering tea on all things Baby Yoda, her favorite Star Wars secrets (sex scenes?!), and why the Padme you find in the books is way cooler than the movies. Download the episode now & leave us a fabulous review!

How has the pandemic influenced the influencer market? With the downturn in the economy many businesses have pressed PAUSE on marketing and our guest Katie Sturino, entrepreneur and social media influencer shares insights and personal experiences. How is she managing her personal finances and business in this market and what is her advice for business owners and brands as they turn to the internet for more exposure (and sales?) More about Katie: She is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, body positivity advocate and fierce animal activist. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino and The12ishStyle.com, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. Most recently, Katie launched BOOB SWEAT, a weekly podcast that tackles often “taboo” topics such as Dating in your 30s, Botox, and Divorce.

The Love You Give celebrates its 50th episode with Megababe founder and body positive activist Katie Sturino from the 12ish Style. We talk how to stay sane in isolation, pushing for body positivity in fashion, and tips to starting your own business.    @katiesturino @megababe https://www.the12ishstyle.com/

With all of this extra time at home, maybe you're starting to think about how to grow your side hustle, or pursue a project you just never had the time for. Katie's DM's are always filled with questions about how she launched Megababe, and this week, Katie wanted to answer your questions about starting your own business. You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe.

This week we're live from the first-ever Polka Dot Summit, hosted by Create & Cultivate and Minnie Mouse. Thanks to social media, you can go from idea to launch within hours. But the big question is, how do you build a dedicated community to support that idea? Enter Katie Sturino. The PR-girl-turned-social-media-superstar (who’s garnered a community of over half-a-million people!) launched a movement around making fashion accessible to all. Now she's expanding her reach with her own personal care brand, Megababe. We sat down with Katie to talk all about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Visit TheOuai.com and enter code PARTY to receive three free samples with your order.   Enter code WORKPARTY at Vistaprint.com for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity.   Guest: Katie Sturino @katiesturino   Produced by Dear Media

Kelsey and Michelle have a fresh round of reviews for you! Kelsey does a deep dive into the wonderful world of Megababe beauty and Michelle talks about Kings Coast coffee (a must-buy if you're a beanhead)! They also discuss the new Little Women film and review styling products from Kevin Murphy. Grab a cold-weather beverage and join us for this episode!

Entrepreneur, social media influencer, body positivity advocate and animal activist, Katie Sturino has created a career dedicated to empowering women to find confidence and feel comfortable in their own skin. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Sturino found her voice in the industry and realized it was a time to make a change.

Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, body positivity advocate and fierce animal activist. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino and The12ishStyle.com, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.

Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, body positivity advocate and fierce animal activist. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino and The12ishStyle.com, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.

When you share a life, should you also share your bank account? Nicole and Jason hear from a woman who almost made a horrible mistake, debate if a couple should have one or two (or three!) accounts, and then talk to Megababe founder Katie Sturino about what marriage and divorce has taught her. The entire season of Hush Money is available. You can listen here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

When you share a life, should you also share your bank account? Nicole and Jason hear from a woman who almost made a horrible mistake, debate if a couple should have one or two (or three!) accounts, and then talk to Megababe founder Katie Sturino about what marriage and divorce has taught her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Sit down next to Katie Sturino, and you’ll instantly feel like you’ve got a new best friend. The body positivity advocate, Megababe founder, and creator of the blog The 12ish Style has a way about her that’s entirely charming, which is no wonder why 419K people are following her on social media. In episode 87, we chat about the divorce #hurdlemoment from a few years ago that lead to a life-changing weight gain. Sturino tells me about how the extra pounds made her feel more like herself, comfortable in her own body, and eventually lead her to start the #makemysize movement. We also chat about how Megababe came to be, what excites her right now and for the new year ahead, and what really goes down in the DMs. SOCIAL @katiesturino @dogmeetsworld @megababe @hurdlepodcast @emilyabbate OFFERS Athletic Greens | Head to athleticgreens.com/hurdle to get 20 free travel packs ($79 value) with your first purchase, no code necessary. WHOOP | Head to whoop.com to get a free WHOOP band plus 15 percent off any membership by entering the code "hurdle" at checkout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Did you ever wonder “should I make the switch to natural deodorant?” There’s a lot to unpack with this topic so we partnered with Schmidt’s Naturals founder Jaime Schmidt to debunk the biggest myths around natural deodorant and how to find one that really works for you.   She first started selling her hand-crafted deodorants, formulated without aluminum or artificial fragrances at a farmer’s market in Seattle in 2010; fast-forward nearly a decade later and she’s now rolling out to almost every mass-market retailer and just announced a new partnership with Justin Bieber (!!) for a collaboration called Here + Now, expected sometime in late 2019.    We debunk loads of myths with Jaime and then stay tuned to the end for some #damngood reviews where we put a bunch of all natural deodorants for women to the test including baking soda-free versions.    Thanks to our show sponsor: Meet the vitamin reinventing the game, Ritual. Better health doesn’t happen overnight, so right now Ritual is offering Breaking Beauty listeners in the US 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/BEAUTY to start your Ritual today.   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Katie Sturino, the founder of Megababe and blogger behind “The 12ish Style,” opens up about pushing the fashion industry to become more size-inclusive. It is, by now, folk wisdom on the Internet: Never read the comments beneath a news article. They can be filled with sexism, racism, cruel mockery and ad hominem attacks. Avoid them at all costs — especially if the article is about you, or you’re a woman, or you don’t fit a very narrow range of acceptable body types. Katie Sturino ignored that advice. She doesn’t regret it. In fact, she credits it with inspiring her “a-ha” moment. Four years ago, after being the subject of an article about personal style and “how to get dressed as a curvy woman,” Sturino took in readers’ reactions and was surprised by what she saw. “I read the comments of women, and they said, ‘Oh, my god, I’ve never seen my body on a fashion blog.’ ‘Oh, my god, I’m a size 14, and I didn’t think I could wear shorts,” Sturino said in an interview for POLITICO’s Women Rule podcast. “It was this thing where I realized that it was my job, this was — I was being called to this.” Since that realization, Sturino has become the serial entrepreneur behind a small style empire that focuses on the women who are often ignored by the fashion industry. “I think that there’s this misconception with designers, where you’ve got 12 people sitting around a boardroom, none of them are over a size six, and they’re like, ‘We’re dressing all women,’” said Sturino. “That is how they think.” Sturino wants them to think again.

Entrepreneur, influencer, and dog-mom to several famous canines, Katie Sturino is a veteran of the influencer space. While she might be most well known for her blog the 12ish Style, Katie’s experience in the industry goes back to when she ran her own PR agency and launched the career of perhaps the most successful pet influencer of all time: Toast Meets World. Now, Katie spends most of her time advocating for the 68% of US women who wear size 16+ and growing her personal care company, MegaBabe. Katie sits down with us to talk about a wide range of topics including what prompted her to start the 12ish Style, the hard part of running a business that nobody takes about and what it means to be truly self-funded. An extremely motivating and inspiring conversation with one of our favorite multifaceted influencers.

In kicking off our month of « escape, » we decided to invite our good friend, Megababe founder, creator of the blog, 12ishstyle, and mother of dogs, Katie Sturino, who happens to be a little bit anti-escapism to our need for escape. She chats with Veronica and Christina about how you can’t escape yourself, coloring as an [...]

Live from Las Vegas at the 2019 AVN Expo with one of the hottest newcomers in the industry we welcome 18 year old newbi Megan Marx! Once again hosted by Megababe & Supermodel Brianna Paige – Don’t miss it! Megan Marx Megan is such the real deal & the most authentic example of a performer […]

Live from Las Vegas at the 2019 AVN Expo with one of the hottest newcomers in the industry we welcome 18 year old newbi Megan Marx!+ FemDom Queen Goddess Lilith joins us for a fascinating talk along we hear from her Metal band SorrowSeed & so much more.Once again hosted by Megababe & Supermodel Brianna Paige - Don't miss it!   Megan Marx           Goddess Lilith     SorrowSeed     Brianna Paige    

Live from Las Vegas at the 2019 AVN Expo with one of the hottest newcomers in the industry we welcome 18 year old newbi Megan Marx! + FemDom Queen Goddess Lilith joins us for a fascinating talk along we hear from her Metal band SorrowSeed & so much more. Once again hosted by Megababe & […]

In this episode, we are so excited to hangout with Katie Sturino from @the12ishstyle and the founder of Megababe! We LOVE her and we know you will too! We ask all of your questions and talk about everything from body positivity to our best first date ideas. This may just be our favorite episode yet! Also in this episode, Grace and Katie share their love/hate relationship with celery juice and Becca discovers how much she loves chicken thighs! Tyrion also got a remote control mouse for Christmas and he’s not sure how he feels about it. You can follow Katie (and obsess over her like we do!) at @the12ishstyle and @megababe. Find the amazing Megababe Thigh Rescue at https://megababebeauty.com/! Also, you can find the empowering article Katie wrote on loving her body here! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsor: RXBAR: To get 25% off your first order of the best seller variety pack, visit rxbar.com/BOP and enter promo code BOP at checkout. Offer valid in the US only and for a limited time.

Aggie and Bryan taste test GoopGenes collagen powder and marvel at Gwyneth's WSJ photos before diving into the unending newsletters. We discuss a Megababe morning routine, Hanukkah recipes, wreath making, weed websites, Holiday snacking, and the case of the missing Tata Harper cream.

This week, Claire and Erica talk with fall in love with Katie Sturino, founder of style blog The 12ish Style, dog momager to these famous pups, and the mind behind Megababe, the internet’s most empowering female hygiene brand. Clearly, there’s plenty to discuss. P.S. You’ve got to try this silky, smooth, and delightfully sheer tinted face oil that Claire calls “foundation for dummies.” Get yours for 10% off with the code AFEWTHINGS.  

Resiliency is defined as the power or ability to return to your original form, after being bent, compressed, or broken, or the ability to recover readily from adversity.  Resiliency required is one of our WorkParty commandments because being an entrepreneur, being a business woman and being the boss is hard as fuck and it never gets easier. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast Jaclyn interviews, @phoebeorobinson of the HBO show 2 Dope Queens and Author of ‘Everything's Trash But It’s Okay' on bouncing back and being a multi-hyphenate woman. Our expert @katiesturino, founder of MegaBabe shares advice on using your platform to make a difference no matter what the haters say. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com   Guest Information:   Phoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs Everything's Trash But It’s Okay: https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Trash-But-Its-Okay/dp/0525534148   Expert:   Katie Sturino: @the12ishstyle MegaBabe Beauty: https://megababebeauty.com/    Host:   Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/   C&C Headquarters:   Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/   Episode Resources:   WorkParty.com createcultivate.com

Katie Sturino is many things: A publicist, an influencer, a fashion blogger, a product developer and more. You might know her from The12ishStyle, the blog and Instagram account where she suggests celeb-worthy looks that can be worm by larger ladies who identify as "body positive" or "body neutral." She also has a product line, MegaBabe, which tackles problems like boob sweat. But all of her successes have sprung from her passion for being a "dogager" or "momager" to a brood of dogs who've gained nearly a half million devoted followers on Instagram. Katie and Annie discuss her passion for rescuing puppy mill survivors, the challenges of living with five dogs in Manhattan, and what it takes to make a dog Instafamous. Notes: AnnieGrossman.com/podcast27 - Katie's Instagram accounts: Instagram.com/The12ishStyle - Instagram.com/ToastMeetsWorld - Instagram.com/UnderpantsTheDog - Instagram.com/MuppetsRevenge - Sponsor: Train your inbox with SANEBOX! Get $15 off at SchoolForTheDogs.com/sane --- Partial Transcript: Annie: Hey there everyone. So if you’re into following dogs on Instagram, really, I don't know why you wouldn't be, you've probably come across an account called Toastmeetsworld. Toast, who sadly passed away last year, was really one of the first mega stars of Instagram. She had over 350,000 followers. She appeared in Vogue and on Good Morning America, she was in Harper's Bazaar. And it's tempting to say she brought all of this upon herself because she was just very, very cute and particularly memorable because she had this funny face with a tongue that was always sticking out. But I'd say the real reason for her success was the powerhouse publicist who rescued her. Katie Storino, who I was fortunate enough to interview for this episode. Katie now manages several Instagram accounts for her dogs. She continues to manage Toast’s account and also her late dog, Underpants’s account. She's, she has a real talent at naming dogs, I think they're all very funny, very unique names. And when she isn't on Instagram, she is managing the lives of three dogs right now. Muppet and Cheese who, like Toast, were both rescued from puppy mills and then Sock who is a 16 year old Shih Tzu, who moved in with her when her fiance moved in with her. And there, there just so many amazing things about Katie. I mean beyond the fact that she is one of the only people I've ever met who has lived in a Manhattan apartment with five dogs, although now she's down to three. I think what's coolest about her is the way her career has kind of evolved and thrived in these unusual, exciting directions because of her love for dogs. Having these Insta-famous dogs ended up leading her to get attention for a blog and Instagram account she started for herself called The 12ishstyle, which is basically about how to look awesome in celebrity-worthy clothing, even if you're not a tiny celebrity-shaped person. She uses the term body neutral, which I really like as an alternative to the whole body positive movement. And as someone who is a pretty solid size medium, I don't know, I think it's a nice way to label yourself, like can I just be a normal sized and healthy person and not have to attach myself to some kind of movement. Full Transcript available at SchoolfortheDogs.com/Podcasts

This week, Kimmy and Liza are joined by KATIE STURINO, of THE 12ISH STYLE,  founder of MEGABABE, and mom to some very famous pups. They discuss dating in New York versus the rest of the world, asking for what you want, focusing on the right things in dating and relationships, AND the fact that Katie and Liza both like large hairy men. Check out Katie on insta @THE12ISH STYLE, and shop Megababe products at WWW.MEGABABEBEAUTY.COM!! Follow us on insta @51FIRSTDATESPOD. Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group!

On this episode of Royally Obsessed, Lisa and Kaitlin are joined by a very special guest, Katie Sturino, founder of MegaBabeBeauty.com and the12ishstyle.com, who is responsible for the #SuperSizeTheLook movement. Together, they celebrate the Cambridges' seven-year wedding anniversary and weigh in on the royal baby's name, Louis. Also, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an announcement about their wedding party! Then, Katie leads our hosts into a deep dive into Markle recent outfits, with tips for how any fan can recreate them! See all the side-by-side comparisons on Katie's Instagram by following @the12ishstyle.