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In this episode we talk about our thoughts on shapewear and share our worst breakup stories! 

Important times:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Thoughts on Shapewear

06:26 - Is the Shapewear Industry Fatphobic?

15:33 - Natalie's Worst Breakup

21:34 - Victoria's Worst Breakup

24:45 - We Still Want Closure

29:22 - Natalie's Ex Update

31:31 - Victoria's Recent Breakup

42:38 - Another Natalie Breakup Story

50:38 - Natalie's Favorite Things About Her Husband

53:36 - Red Flags

56:01 - Victoria's Perfect Match (According to Natalie)

1:01:46 - Outro

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Thank you for listening!

- Natalie and Victoria

In this episode we discuss diet culture, the pressure to lose weight as a New Year's resolution and our own experiences with diet and weight.



Important times:

00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Diet Culture

01:19 - Not a "Before" Image

03:05 - Undesirables

03:49 - Immoral to Be Fat

04:14 - Just Diet and Exercise

05:08 - Food Constriction 

07:08 - Physical Appearance Over Mental Health

08:35 - Natalie's Body Story

10:37 - Victoria's Body Story

12:58 - Weight Watchers

17:21 - Parents are Bullies

20:13 - Relationship with Food

29:37 - Tips to Avoid Dieting

32:21 - Set Your Boundaries

40:35 - BMI is Bullshit

42:43 - Food and Guilt

40:58 - Views on Adoption

45:57 - Natalie's Pyramid of Self Love

47:10 - Body Modification

55:24 - Let's get McDonalds

56:17 - Outro

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- Natalie and Victoria

In this episode we discuss how to become an influencer, some updates on Old Navy and why we want to be spinsters (or whatever the term is where you're a married woman without kids).



Important times:

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Natalie's Influencer Journey

01:36 - Victoria's Influencer Journey

02:22 - More Natalie Background

02:57 - Influencer Gatekeeping

05:56 - How to Find Your Community

09:35 - Tips for Plus Size Influencers

11:56 - Block Your Coworkers and Family

14:46 - The importance of Engaging and Being Social

17:05 - Old Navy Updates

22:52 - Other Brands Should Take Note

24:50 - Where We Buy Our Basics

27:09 - Cotton Panties for Ph Issues

28:03 - Thigh Chafe

28:58 - Why We Don't Want Kids

34:04 - Leaving a Legacy Behind

36:59 - DINK/SINK

40:58 - Views on Adoption

43:47 - Outro

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- Natalie and Victoria

In this episode we discuss the amazing work being done by Saucye West with #FightForInclusivity, the not-so-amazing things brands are doing and lastly the burnout we experience as influencers/creators.

Important times:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Who is Saucye West?

01:19 - Fight for Inclusivity

05:00 - Holding Creators Accountable

08:10 - White/Midsize/Thin Creators

09:30 - Do Your Research

10:55 - You Need to Know Saucye and Nyome

13:36 - Holding Ourselves Accountable

14:18 - How to Support the Cause

18:15 - Anti Racism Daily & Shine Brighter

19:36 - How Brands are Profiting off Social Justice Movements

21:38 - Savage x Fenty Branding as "Size Inclusive"

23:46 - Eloquii is Doing the Work for BLM

27:07 - Brands Not Doing the Work

30:04 - Brands to Boycott

32:14 - Women's Fashion is Run by Men

34:45 - Torrid and Lane Bryant Struggling with Style

37:27 - Don't Round up Your Purchase for Charity

39:38 - Support Small Businesses

45:08 - What it Takes to be an Influencer

46:22 - The Burnout is Real

52:33 - Everything's a Lot of Work

1:01:24 - Fugget (Fun Nugget)

1:02:04 - Outro

Small Businesses Mentioned in this episode: Juvia's Place | Briogeo | Arrie's Picks | Worthy and Badass | Zelie for She | Rebdolls | Nomads | Wicker Darling | Lale Pottery | M & M Jewelry

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- Natalie and Victoria

Welcome back! This episode we talk about fashion on thin and plus size bodies and dating while plus size.

Special thanks to our friend Kali for joining us!

Important times:

00:00 - Intro

00:27 - Is it Fashion or is She Just Thin?

03:30 - Thin Privilege with Fashion

05:00 - Pinterest Looks for Plus Size

06:48 - Hourglass Body Shape

09:42 - How Do We Get More Representation?

12:54 - Where Do We Go From Here?

16:53 - Plus Size Fashion Scarcity

17:28 - Dating While Plus Size

21:48 - The Person Victoria’s Dating Now

23:00 - Do Plus Size Women Settle?

24:43 - Natalie’s Online Dating Experience

30:02 - Dating a Thinner Man

36:01 - Thin People on Dating Shows

39:03 - Kali’s Dating Experience

45:48 - What’s Kali’s Type?

49:10 - Natalie Summarizes the Segment

53:54 - Outro

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- Natalie and Victoria

Welcome back! It's our second episode and we are going to talk about Torrid's model search, the cost of plus size clothing vs straight size clothing and the question "What is Size Inclusivity"?

Note: Since recording this episode Old Navy has come out with a #BodEquality initiative where they now sell all sizes for the same price, you can read more about it here


Important times:

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - What is Torrid Top 10?
02:28 - Influencers Won the Contest?
05:54 - Models with a Tummy
07:16 - Why We Didn't Apply
10:40 - Vote for Your Favorite
12:36 - Plus Size Fashion Costs More
14:20 - More Fabric Costs More/Scarcity
18:02 - Ethical/Sustainable Fashion
21:40 - Affordable Plus Size (Fast) Fashion
24:53 - What Creator's Can Do
26:37 - Loud Bodies Fairy Godmother Program
29:29 - What is (Fashion) Size Inclusivity?
34:36 - Universal Standard/Good Basics
41:35 - eShakti Custom Clothing
49:12 - Outro

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- Natalie and Victoria