Caitlin's Column

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Caitlin’s Column, is the digital diary of a 20-something-year-old. Caitlin spills all her thoughts on pop culture, fashion, politics, and society. She loves diving deep and analyzing everything around her, from the latest runway looks to the hottest political debates. It’s all about filling that gap between casual and serious. caitlinscolumn.substack.com

Épisodes

  1. 11/08/2025

    Y2K is SO BACK

    Y2K is SO BACK, but along with it, the Skinny Epidemic. TW: Eating Disorders are briefly mentioned around the 12-13 minute mark. Today, Caitlin explores the pros and cons of this latest fashion revival while also touching on the commodification of women’s bodies in the industry. It’s a candid conversation about what should—and shouldn’t—be considered trends in society. Research Link/ To Read More.  Y2K VogueIncrease in use of GLP-1sGLP-1 drug shortages Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Y2K is SO BACK

  2. 11/07/2025

    Prime Day, Wedding Drama, & Getting Out of a Creative Slump!

    In this episode, Caitlin chats about how she’s been feeling a little uninspired lately and what’s been helping her get out of a slump. She also offers a hot take on Prime Day and shares some unfiltered thoughts on wedding culture in the U.S. Also, thank you for listening. We've officially broken into the top 100 in Fashion and Beauty Podcasts on Apple! Please continue to share with all your friends and family! Thank you for the support 3 Research Link/ To Read More.  • Amazon Plastic Report • Bezos Charitable Report • Wedding Breakdown • Wedding Protests and Guest List • Wedding Controversial • Bezos and Sanchez Timeline • Average Wedding Price Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Prime Day, Wedding Drama, & Getting Out of a Creative Slump!

  3. 06/07/2025

    Fourth of July feels different this year...

    In this episode, Caitlin shares why the Fourth feels different this year — unpacking what freedom means, spotlighting some timely immigration news, and officially welcoming the “Let’s Chat” segment as a semi-regular part of the podcast. Also, thank you for listening. We have officially broken the top 100 in Fashion and Beauty Podcasts on Apple! Please continue to share with all your friends and family! Thank you for the support 3 Research Link/ To Read More.  Judge Jamal Whitehead Orders Trump to Admit Roughly 12,000 Refugees White House Executive Order: Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program CWS Blog: Daily State of Play — Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Fourth of July feels different this year...

  4. 26/06/2025

    Let's Chat Part 1

    In this surprise episode, Caitlin shifts the podcast to give an unscripted conversation about human rights, her lived experiences, and some of the complex immigration issues facing the world today. It’s her personal, honest, unfiltered take, and it is just the beginning. The conversation continues tomorrow with Part 2—so stay tuned. Also, thank you for listening! We have officially broken the top 100 in Fashion and Beauty Podcasts on Apple!!  Research Links State Department 2024 report – Russia Human Trafficking Ukraine example – refugees & human trafficking UNHCR – Human Trafficking, Refugees, and Displaced Persons Balkan example – refugees & human trafficking Amnesty International – Displacement in Russia (2024 statistics) Putin speech/propaganda – framing Ukraine’s “Nazi regime” Internal Displacement in Gaza – 83% of the population displaced in under three months American public view on Gaza & Israel‑Hamas war (Pew Research, April 2025) Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Let's Chat Part 1

  5. 13/06/2025

    Fashion Propaganda We're Not Falling For!

    Inspired by the viral TikTok trend, in this episode, Caitlin breaks down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways fashion propaganda shows up in everyday life. From the psychology behind what makes us want to buy something, to the role influencer culture plays in shaping our closets, Caitlin connects the dots on how trends are actually chosen — and who’s doing the choosing. Plus, stick around for a major moment in fashion news: groundbreaking legislation that might just change the industry for the better. Research Links Real Fashion Index InstagramFast Fashion Waste StatsThe State NewsEU Legislation Extra FactsStyl-ish Podcast Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The Intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Fashion Propaganda We're Not Falling For!

  6. 30/05/2025

    Cannes and Conservative Fashion

    Today, Caitlin chats about the Cannes Film Festival's controversial move to enforce a dress code at its latest red carpet. She explores what this means for fashion politics and other trends- is conservative fashion on the rise? ❤ ❤ ❤ Research Links Hollywood ReporterCannes Festival CharterBella HadidPamala AndersonNatalie Portman  Socials/ Get in Touch! Caitlinscolumn@gmail.comInstagramTiktokPinterest ❤ ❤ ❤ Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your research to be fully informed. The intro/Outro music was created by me using Soundtrap, a Spotify service.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Cannes and Conservative Fashion

  7. 20/05/2025

    Met Gala and Other Musings

    Today’s episode is about the break, this year’s Met Gala theme, Cancel Culture, and the Hunger Games!  Below are links to items referenced throughout the column. Be sure to check back soon for more exciting updates! ❤ ❤ ❤ Vogue articles:  https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-black-dandyism https://www.vogue.com/article/superfine-suiting-portfolio-may-2025 Dapper Dan Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86WtUQW/ Gigi Vogue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86WxHs2/ Katy Bellotte Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6lRgb3fNRoqYh1k7qMvEaW?si=QzK0Tz50RyG92J8hhQAFoA Stylish Episodes: Anna Wintour: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74Nnrz9hCOhlNIIRnCaY6m?si=um_5RbIuTeGIzqbJwUGPdw Met Gala: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g08ApjD1Ng0Kg4Pm6dYPs?si=MtdmBYmJRKGUwcLeBAeudw ❤ ❤ ❤ Also want to connect??  Website: https://spinach-lettuce-dsdn.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinscolumn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Met Gala and Other Musings

  8. 12/08/2024

    living in the moment, creating a capsule wardrobe, and all things leather.

    Caitlin chitchats about her first summer in the Texas Heat, as well as the importance of practicing mindfulness in all areas of life. Moreover, while researching pieces for the perfect capsule wardrobe she stumbled upon a sustainable leather nonprofit that may not be what it seems. ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Socials/ Get in Contact Email CaitilinsColumn@gmail.com Caitlin's Column Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinscolumn?_t=8caDTCZw0AU&_r=1&fbclid=PAAaZvXssSRmOHAd1rUkxeRKCSPFhPJZ4OBktROAoVzn5b1t79LeOYevZzPVQ_aem_th_AddGPtXFS7wriY00Wk5o5YsIWF-oWKTE8C8ViiQYnaxfahBEf4uuV5IpibxFKjAQy2I Caitlin's Column Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caitlinscolumn/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D Caitlins Column Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/CaitlinsColumn/ Caitlin's Column Website https://spinach-lettuce-dsdn.squarespace.com/ ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Research Links Leather Working Group https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/ Leather Working Group Certificationhttps://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/our-impact/standards-certification Leather Working Group Membershttps://www.leatherworkinggroup.com/get-involved/our-community/members/4/ Tanner Leatherstein  https://www.tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein?lang=en Quince Purse https://www.quince.com/women/italian-leather-bow-crossbody?color=black&size=one-size&g_network=g&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=703845811807&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=&g_adtype=pla&g_keywordid=aud-2007503992928:pla-293946777986&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=169608750891&g_productid=44965990957226&g_merchantid=128669708&g_partition=293946777986&g_campaignid=21417780217&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaign=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=44965990957226&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pwoRtIILO4B8Jl14dWd_QSRmv0phNZxS3PqrP919MPPCc09NDH7HbIaAl8sEALw_wcB ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your own research to be fully informed. Intro and Outro music was created by me on Soundtrap by Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    living in the moment, creating a capsule wardrobe, and all things leather.

  9. 02/06/2024

    Feelings about starting Senior Year, Sustainable Purse Haul, and Vintage Chanel using faux leather??

    Today Caitlin shares an exciting up about the podcast~ VIDEO!!! and a YouTube channel! (link below:) She also offers advice about feeling lost while starting senior year. Other anecdotes include a sustainable purse haul from Pixie Mood, a TikTok recommendation, a luxury brand exposed for using faux leather, and more as she connects little routines from her life to bigger industries ❤❤ Youtube Link!!! https://youtu.be/aa4IQhxKUwM ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Research Links Good on You https://goodonyou.eco/ Good on You PixieMood Rating https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/pixie-mood PixieMood Bubbly Tote Link https://pixiemood.com/products/bubbly-tote-small?variant=43028584825075 PixieMood Caitlin Tote Link https://pixiemood.com/products/caitlin-tote-small?variant=43037648716019 Tanner Leatherstein Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein?lang=en Tanner Leatherstein Vintage Chanel Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein/video/7229745941224508715?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7247341631530911275 ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Socials/ Get in Contact Caitlins Column Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinscolumn?_t=8caDTCZw0AU&_r=1&fbclid=PAAaZvXssSRmOHAd1rUkxeRKCSPFhPJZ4OBktROAoVzn5b1t79LeOYevZzPVQ_aem_th_AddGPtXFS7wriY00Wk5o5YsIWF-oWKTE8C8ViiQYnaxfahBEf4uuV5IpibxFKjAQy2I Caitlins Column Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caitlinscolumn/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D Caitlins Column Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/CaitlinsColumn/ Caitlins Column Website https://spinach-lettuce-dsdn.squarespace.com/ ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your own research to be fully informed. Intro and Outro were made by me on Soundtrap by Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Feelings about starting Senior Year, Sustainable Purse Haul, and Vintage Chanel using faux leather??

  10. 02/08/2023

    Things to Know ~ Buying Luxury / Designer

    This episode takes you through all things Luxury. Caitlin explains the history, trends, and of course scandals and questionable practices by some of the biggest and most expensive names in the fashion industry. Marketing secrets are exposed and craftsmanship is questioned, while Caitlin seeks to understand “why we are so eager to drop thousands of dollars on a bag” ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Socials/ Get in Contact Email Inquires ⁠caitlinscolumn@gmail.com⁠ Website https://spinach-lettuce-dsdn.squarespace.com/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/CaitlinsColumn/ Tiktok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinscolumn?_t=8caDTCZw0AU&_r=1&fbclid=PAAaZvXssSRmOHAd1rUkxeRKCSPFhPJZ4OBktROAoVzn5b1t79LeOYevZzPVQ_aem_th_AddGPtXFS7wriY00Wk5o5YsIWF-oWKTE8C8ViiQYnaxfahBEf4uuV5IpibxFKjAQy2I⁠ Instagram ⁠https://instagram.com/caitlinscolumn?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==⁠ ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Research Links https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167811621000914  https://luxity.co.za/oldest-luxury-brands-still-in-business/  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7355146/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Antoinette-queen-of-France  https://www.luxuryacademy.co.uk/the-psychology-behind-luxury/  https://cpp-luxury.com/why-people-buy-luxury-goods-the-psychology-behind-buying-expensive-items/  https://www.clickthrough-marketing.com/blog/rhetoric-in-marketing-how-to-write-persuasive-cont ent  https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2021/04/23/influence-buyers-marketing-psychology  https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/091115/psychology-behind-why-people-buy-luxury-goods.asp  https://www.shopify.com/blog/8920983-6-psychological-triggers-that-win-sales-and-influence-customers  https://us.ukessays.com/assignments/ethical-business-choices-of-burberry-2021.php https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviapinnock/2018/07/20/no-one-in-fashion-is-surprised-burberry-burnt-28-million-of-stock/?sh=31d4e3174793 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44885983 ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your own research to be fully informed. Intro and Outro music was created by me on Soundtrap by Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Things to Know ~ Buying Luxury / Designer

  11. 15/06/2023

    Introducing Caitlin's Column

    Today Caitlin shares the roots and goals of the podcast version of Caitlin’s Column. Her anecdotes include TCU baseball, Greek Life, and Model UN. She connects little routines from her life to bigger-picture industries such as fast fashion. Trigger Warning, human trafficking is briefly mentioned around 13 minutes and touched upon lightly until 20 minutes. Resources are listed below ❤❤ National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888 https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/programs/human-trafficking-resources https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/resources.html International Justice Mission https://www.ijm.org/our-work?src=paid-search&v=google-cpc-2023-evergreen-1-USEXPS23XX&rsp=online&lv=0&utm_source=google-paid&utm_medium=search-ad&utm_campaign=2023-evergreen&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=ijm&utm_campaign=paid&s_src=cpc&s_subsrc=google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oLzcHP-wW5pM-fnC5Ha8MdOljmKHJcmgcIF5PAl8yYxhMKmRV4NzOQaAg5qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Research Links https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/shein-is-treating-workers-even-worse-than-you-thought.html https://goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-princess-polly/ https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/fast-fashion-brands/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/shien-tiktok-conspiracy-theory-help-me-tag-1367965/ Socials/ Get in Contact Email Inquires caitlinscolumn@gmail.com Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinscolumn?_t=8caDTCZw0AU&_r=1&fbclid=PAAaZvXssSRmOHAd1rUkxeRKCSPFhPJZ4OBktROAoVzn5b1t79LeOYevZzPVQ_aem_th_AddGPtXFS7wriY00Wk5o5YsIWF-oWKTE8C8ViiQYnaxfahBEf4uuV5IpibxFKjAQy2I Instagram https://instagram.com/caitlinscolumn?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Disclaimer~ I am not an expert in anything mentioned. Simply sharing my thoughts, findings, and opinions. Be sure to do your own research to be fully informed. Intro and Outro music was created by me on Soundtrap by Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caitlinscolumn.substack.com

    Introducing Caitlin's Column
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Caitlin’s Column, is the digital diary of a 20-something-year-old. Caitlin spills all her thoughts on pop culture, fashion, politics, and society. She loves diving deep and analyzing everything around her, from the latest runway looks to the hottest political debates. It’s all about filling that gap between casual and serious. caitlinscolumn.substack.com

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  • Création
    Caitlin
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    11
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    © Caitlin
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