Katie Sturino is no stranger to reinvention—from fashion PR hustler to viral dog-momager to founder of Megababe and author of the new romcom Sunny Side Up . In the premiere episode of The Messy Parts , she joins Maryam to talk about building a self-funded brand, the real struggles behind the Instagram gloss, and how letting the "messy parts hang out" can be your superpower. They talk all things Ozempic, Oprah, body image, revenge-fueled motivation, and working with family. Katie also opens up about her purpose: helping women stop feeling bad alone—and start feeling powerful together. Show Notes: Guest: Katie Sturino – Entrepreneur, Author, Founder of Megababe Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiesturino/?hl=en Follow Katie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiesturino Topics Covered: Why revenge is her greatest motivator: "Success is the ultimate revenge" Moving to NYC and relentlessly pursuing her dream job at Chanel Making her dog Toast Instagram-famous and recognizing unexpected opportunities Starting 12ish Style blog after discovering the power of body representation Creating Megababe: solving problems no one talks about (thigh chafe, boob sweat) Working with family: benefits and challenges of business partnerships Writing "Sunny Side Up": transforming pain into a romcom after 9 years Meeting Oprah and sparking a national conversation about weight stigma The messy reality of entrepreneurship that podcasts don't share Dreaming big without limits and trusting your gut Mentioned: Chanel Dolce & Gabbana Megababe Products Toast (her famous dog): DogMeetsWorld 12ish Style blog "Sunny Side Up" (her novel) Today Show Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution Target Weight Watchers Ozempic Ina Garten’s book, Be Ready When Luck Happens The Longest Table Send us a text Email us:
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