After a long journey of trying to figure out why the plus-size fashion industry has so many challenges and what goes wrong with plus-size launches, Katie Sturino is ready to discover the future of plus-size fashion. Katie speaks with Gianluca Russo, The author of The Power of Plus: Inside Fashion's Size-Inclusivity Revolution , and Lucy Aylen, founder of Never Fully Dressed . Special thanks to Gianluca and Lucy for speaking with us, and thanks to our listeners for all of your amazing feedback on...
Dec 07, 2023•49 min
Katie Sturino is still looking for an answer to why plus size in-store expansions fail. In the first episode of this series, ‘Why is plus size fashion failing?’ Katie discovered the disconnect between data showing demand for plus sizes IRL and in-store sales numbers that don’t meet those projections. Katie speaks with two anonymous guests who worked at national clothing retailers that oversaw the ultimately failed launch of plus sizes nationwide, breaking down the time and effort and care that g...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
It's been 9 years since Katie Sturino began talking about fashion for women of all sizes. In many ways, a lot has changed since then. The conversation has made its way to mainstream media, advertising campaigns, and brands focused on creating a full size range have been born. But have we seen the peak of fashion's acceptance for larger bodies? Big retailers like Old Navy and Loft have swung and missed. Contemporary brands like Staud and ALC have quietly launched extended sizes that disappeared b...
Apr 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Just a content warning, in this episode we’ll be talking in some detail about food and eating disorders, so if you’re not in the place to listen right now, totally ok! We’ll see you next time. This week, we’re talking about food! Specifically, our relationship with it. To help answer our questions and cover this topic, I brought on Julie Duffy Dillon, MS, RDN, NCC, LDN, CEDS-S. Julie is a registered dietitian, eating disorder expert, and PCOS expert that helps people confidently tackle health co...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We can’t believe we haven’t done an episode on this before, but we’re finally talking about periods! To help cover this topic, I brought on Nadya Okamoto, founder of August , a company focused on inclusivity, sustainability, and creating period products without shame, founder of PERIOD , an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma, and author of Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement . She also hosts the podcasts The Period Feels and Tigress . (This episode was record...
May 10, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The information and guidance discussed on the ep is not a replacement for individual therapy or care. This week, we’re talking about anxiety! To talk more about this topic I brought on Gabby Bernstein, author of The Universe Has Your Back , Super Attractor , and Happy Days , and host of the Dear Gabby podcast. We answer questions like how to sleep better, how to keep up with the news without doom scrolling, and more. You can find Gabby at @gabbybernstein on Instagram, listen to Dear Gabby wherev...
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Are you looking to strike a balance between traditional “success” and personal fulfillment? Are you looking to take a break from work but not sure how long is too long? Are you looking to ‘test’ a new career while not giving up your current job? This episode is for you! This week, we’re answering all of your questions about career changes! To help answer your questions, talk about the ‘great resignation’, and discuss the changing career landscape, I brought on Bea Kim, a career coach who helps p...
Mar 29, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Do you have dating app burnout? Are you trying to meet people IRL? Are you getting back out there after a long-term relationship? You’re in luck because we’re back with another episode all about dating! To help me answer your dating questions, I brought on Yue and Julie, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast. They’re active daters turned dating sociologists on a mission to understand why we date the way we do. Through talking to thousands of daters and world-renowned experts, they’re here to help you...
Mar 08, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Have you been avoiding your doctor because they always make comments about your body? Are you on a search for a doctor who has a health at any size approach? This is the episode for you! To tackle this topic and answer your questions, we brought on Dr. Vicky Borgia, a board-certified family medicine physician with over twenty years of experience. She practices ‘womb to tomb’ medicine with special interests and training in reproductive health, LGBTQIA health, and integrative medicine. You can fin...
Mar 01, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Boob Sweat is BACK! And this season is all about you. Our favorite episodes include our listeners, so this season is all about bringing on experts to talk about topics you requested. This week, we brought back clinical psychologist and leading friendship expert Miriam Kirmayer to help answer your friendship questions submitted via Instagram, email, and our hotline! (The information and guidance discussed on the ep is not a replacement for individual therapy or care!) You can find Miriam at @miri...
Feb 22, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On the Season 2 finale of Boob Sweat, we wanted to answer your questions about friendship! We brought on Clinical Psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer to help answer the questions you sent via instagram and our hotline. (BTW The information and guidance discussed on the ep is not a replacement for individual therapy or care!) You can find Miriam at @miriamkirmayer on instagram and miriamkirmayer.com . You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megabababe That's it for this seas...
Dec 22, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, Katie’s chatting with one of her fave female founders: Bea Dixon, founder of The Honeypot Co! You can follow Bea at @iambeadixon and @thehoneypotco You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod. You can also DM Katie at @katiesturino or email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com . — This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley...
Dec 15, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week on Boob Sweat, Katie is talking all things 90 Day Fiance with TV and Podcast Host Lilliana Vazquez, and her friend Kate Alper. You can follow Lilliana at @lillianavazquez You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod. You can also DM Katie at @katiesturino, or email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com ....
Dec 08, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to the Boob Sweat Book Club! This time, Katie is reading The Meaning of Mariah Carey. To dive into the book, Katie brings on her friend Ryan of @extraextrastyle and her Assistant Maddie. If you haven’t read the book already pick it up here , or be like Katie and listen to it on audible ! You can follow Ryan at @extraextrastyle You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe , and keep an eye on Katie’s instagram for our next Book Club book!...
Nov 24, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode Katie revisits diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry and plus size community as a whole. To cover this, she speaks with Kellie Brown, founder of And I Get Dressed, and model and author Liris Crosse. You can follow Kellie at @itsmekellieb You can follow Liris at @lirisc You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Support the Models For Change Model Diversity pledge here Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will ...
Nov 10, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to the Boob Sweat Book Club! This month’s book is Luster by Raven Leilani. To dive into the book, Katie brings on Raven Leilani herself, to answer Katie’s (and YOUR) questions! You can find Raven at @raven_leilani on instagram and @RavenLeilani on twitter. And if you haven’t already, read Luster! Pick up a copy of the book here or wherever books are sold. You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Our December Book Club Book is The Meaning of Mariah Carey, pick it up here ! Read...
Nov 03, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week on the Pod, Katie talks with Cecile Richards! She's an activist, best-selling author, former president of Planned Parenthood, and current leader of Supermajority ! On this episode, Katie and Cecile talk about the importance of women getting out (or staying in) to vote, and what’s specifically at stake in the 2020 election. You can follow Cecile at @cecilerichards and @supermajority . You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201...
Oct 27, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode is the start of Boob Sweat’s Female Founders Series. This week, Katie’s chatting with one of her faves: Jaclyn Johnson , founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate . Katie and Jaclyn talk about the glam and not so glam parts of being an entrepreneur, and answer the questions YOU asked via Katie’s IG. You can follow Jaclyn at @jaclynrjohnson , @createandcultivate , and be sure to subscribe to her podcast WorkParty ! You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question o...
Oct 20, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week we’ve unearthed a “lost episode” that never saw the light in season 1. By popular demand, Katie is FINALLY bringing her husband John on the podcast via a newly wed game (moderated by assistant/producer Maddie) that they recorded early in quarantine. You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and you can find John popping in there as well! Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod. You can also DM Katie at @katiesturi...
Oct 06, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Calling all book lovers! Boob Sweat is launching it’s own BOOK CLUB! To get things started, Katie wanted to talk about her favorite books from Summer 2020 with her friends and hosts of the Bad on Paper Podcast, Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman. You can follow Grace at @graceatwood You can follow Becca at @beccamfreeman Also be sure to subscribe to Bad on Paper and Rom Com Pods wherever you listen to your podcasts! Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your ...
Sep 29, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How do you feel comfortable with being vulnerable where it relates to your body? What’s the best way to highlight that you’re curvy and confident? How do you date while living with your parents???This week, Katie brings her friend Hunter McGrady onto the pod to cover these questions, and hear about some of your craziest dating stories! You can follow Hunter at @huntermcgrady You can follow Katie at @katiesturino Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance to be feat...
Sep 22, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
How influential is your family on how you see (and talk about) your body? Does a small comment from a parent have a lasting impact on your self esteem? How can we break the cycle? This episode, Katie talks about just that with Jenna Haley, Sai De Silva, and Eva Amurri! You can follow Jenna at @jnahaley You can follow Sai at @scoutthecity You can follow Eva at @thehappilyeva You can follow Katie at @katiesturino — This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley...
Sep 15, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What does the Egg Freezing Process look like? How many eggs will I be able to freeze? Is it guaranteed to work? To give you some insight on these questions, Katie talks about her own egg freezing experience, and chats with Aya Kanai, Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire. You can follow Aya at @ayakanai You can follow Katie at @katiesturino Happy Season 1 finale of Boob Sweat! We want to hear what you think about the first season, and what you want to see on Boob Sweat season 2! If you have time, fill...
Jul 28, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week, Katie passes the mic to CeCe Olisa to talk about her experience as a Black woman in the plus size space! You can follow CeCe Olisa at @ceceolisa and @theCURVYcon You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe. --- This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
How much can a company change in 10+ years? In what ways do mental health struggles impact a career? How can you dance in front of dumpsters so effortlessly? To cover all of those questions (and more!) Katie talks Jen Gotch, founder of Ban.do. You can find Jen at @jengotch You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe --- This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley...
May 19, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What are the money moves we should make during quarantine? How can we make financial knowledge more accessible to everyone? How important is an emergency fund anyway? To answer all of these questions (and more!) Katie brings on Haley Sacks, financial pop star and founder of Mrs. Dow Jones. You can follow Haley at @mrsdowjones and mrsdowjones.com You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe . --- This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley...
May 12, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Why is there still the assumption that people are constantly aspiring to lose weight? Why do people think their unsolicited weight loss advice is helpful? Will this cycle of dieting ever stop? These are just some questions Katie covers with Marisa Meltzer, who comes on to talk about her book This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World -- and Me. You can follow Marisa at @marisameltzer , and read This is Big wherever books are sold. You can follow Katie on Instagram at @kati...
May 05, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Should I start family planning before I even know if I want to have a baby? How big of a factor does age play? At what point should I consult a fertility specialist after not conceiving a baby on my own? Will doing IVF have an impact on my career and day to day life? Are there resources to help me financially plan for my journey with IVF? With fertility at the top of Katie’s mind, so many questions follow. To help talk things out, Katie brought on her sister Jenny, as well as Bobbie Thomas, Kris...
Apr 28, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 ....
Apr 14, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How do you stay informed without spiraling into a pit of helplessness? How do you let yourself feel your feelings without letting them take control of your whole day? How do you ease the transition to remote work? What is everybody doing on instagram live? With all of the anxiety and uncertainty around COVID-19, Katie hops on the phone with her friend Ryan Dziadul to check in on how he’s doing in New York City, and therapist Anviksha Kalscheur to discuss some of the best coping practices. You ca...
Apr 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
