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Malarie Burgess on using TikTok to dismantle diet culture Feb 08, 2022

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Today I'm joined by Malarie Burgess, better known as @thejockscientist! They use humor and compassion to educate folks about the downfalls of diet culture and benefits of health at every size. We discuss her day job as an exercise physiologist, advice she has for people entering the industry, and the benefits of exercise that have nothing to do with weight. We also chat about how she deals with trolls and recovering from early 2000s diet culture.
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https://www.tiktok.com/@thejockscientist/
https://www.instagram.com/thejockscientist/

Nicole Lapin on becoming a money expert and best-selling author Feb 01, 2022

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I’m joined today by the fabulous Nicole Lapin (@nicolelapin), who you may know from the Money Rehab podcast or from one of her best-selling books! We talk about tons of good stuff: how she started her career as the youngest anchor in CNN’s history, becoming a financial expert even though she didn’t have a good relationship with money growing up, and why she’s passionate about teaching women how to invest. We also spend time discussing paid miscarriage leave, a topic that’s near to both of us.

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http://instagram.com/nicolelapin

Ali Bonar shares her Shark Tank experience as a biz co-founder Jan 25, 2022

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Pumped to have my friend Ali Bonar (@alibonar) on the podcast today! We discuss how eating disorder recovery led her to co-found Oat Haus, a brand that makes *incredible* granola butter. She shares what it's like to bootstrap a company, how she handles burnout, what Shark Tank is really like, and her thoughts on whether being an influencer is hard. Follow her + find Oat Haus below:
instagram.com/alibonar

granolabutter.com

Kar Brulhart on building a six-figure business during the pandemic Jan 19, 2022

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Kar Brulhart (@karbrulhart) is on the show today! Kar is a coach, speaker, and Instagram expert. She's had the coolest career experience, including working at the United Nations World Food Programme. We talk about her becoming an Instagram strategist and starting her own biz in early 2020, how she went from 0 to 45,000 followers in a matter of months, and the importance of advocating for yourself as a business owner. Follow her below:
instagram.com/karbrulhart

https://kbbrandmarketing.com

Raven Gibson on how she built a brand that empowers Black women Jan 11, 2022

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Thrilled to be joined today by Raven Gibson, founder of Legendary Rootz (@legendaryrootz) — one of my favorite small businesses. We discuss how the push to support Black businesses in summer 2020 felt overwhelming at the time, how she built a cohesive clothing brand without graphic design experience, and how non-Black allies can support Black businesses. Follow Legendary Rootz below:
legendaryrootz.com
instagram.com/legendaryrootz

Carmen Renee on finding confidence as a lifestyle and motherhood blogger Jan 05, 2022

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Happy New Year! Our first 2022 episode features a chat with Carmen Renee (@carmenreneeblog). She's been blogging for about a decade and has the most fun tips and thoughts on hosting, fashion, home decor, and family life. We talk about how to know your worth as a creator of color, how she batches content strategically, and building a community online. Follow Carmen below:

carmenrenee.com

instagram.com/carmenreneeblog

Cassy Joy Garcia shares her best-selling author journey and genius meal planning approach Nov 16, 2021

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Cassy Joy Garcia (@fedandfit) is on the show today! She's a New York Times bestselling author and recipe creator who makes meal prep less overwhelming. We talk about struggling with cooking at home and how to get over it, shifting from a full-time job to entrepreneurship, and why it's important to outsource things. Follow her below:

Web: fedandfit.com

IG: instagram.com/fedandfit
Cook Once Dinner Fix: https://bit.ly/3wPB8A9

Arielle Greenleaf talks all things sleep coaching Nov 09, 2021

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Arielle Greenleaf, chief education officer and co-founder of Restfully, joins me today to talk about sleep coaching. She's a certified pediatric sleep coach and began her sleep consulting journey after struggling with her daughter's sleep schedule. We discuss her scientific approach to baby sleep, how people can find the right method, and why sleep training gets such a bad rap. If you're a new parent, this episode is for you! Follow Arielle:

restfullysleep.com

instagram.com/restfullysleep/

facebook.com/restfullysleep/

arielle@restfullysleep.com

Sacia Matthews shares her journey from high school teacher to award-winning wedding photographer Nov 02, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, pod squad! Today, I'm joined by Sacia Matthews (@saciamatthews), an award-winning wedding photographer who started her career as a high school teacher. We talk about what it's like to work in a creative field as a woman of color, why she left education to become a full-time photographer, setting fair prices to make sure she's getting the compensation she deserves, and what it was like to work through a pandemic while pregnant with twins. Connect with her below:
instagram.com/saciamatthews

saciamatthews.com

hello@saciamatthews.com

Stephanie McNeal on covering the influencer industry for BuzzFeed News Oct 26, 2021

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So pumped to welcome Stephanie McNeal (@stephemcneal) to the pod today! She covers internet culture and influencers for BuzzFeed News and took the time to share her thoughts on a few topics. Stephanie talks about how she decides which controversies to write about, why influencers get a bad rap, her predictions for the future of the industry, and her thoughts on snark forums like GOMI. Follow her below:
instagram.com/stephemcneal

stephanie.mcneal@buzzfeed.com

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