BoPo Besties Podcast
By BoPo Besties
BoPo Besties PodcastFeb 01, 2022
BoPo Besties - Worst Breakups
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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- Natalie and Victoria
BoPo Besties - Diet Culture and New Year's Resolutions
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
BoPo Besties - Why We Don't Want Kids
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
BoPo Besties - Saucye West and #FightForInclusivity
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
BoPo Besties - Is it Fashion or is She Just Thin?
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
BoPo Besties - What is Size Inclusivity?
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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Victoria
Natalie
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- Natalie and Victoria
BoPo Besties - What is Plus Size?
For our first episode we decided to talk about the BIG questions (no pun intended) what is "plus size," as well as our dating histories to give you a bit of overview!
Important times:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What is Plus Size?
05:45 - Visually Plus Size
09:47 - Lane Bryant
13:26 - Eloquii
15:00 - What is Plus Size? (Yes, again)
16:03 - Plus Size Models
17:38 - Victoria's Dating History
23:49 - Victoria's Dating Stories on Instagram
25:06 - Dating as an Influencer
30:04 - Natalie's Behind the Scenes Husband
35:34 - Natalie's Dating History
47:46 - Dating Skinny Men
48:33 - Figuring Out Your Worth
54:10 - Bonding Over Misery
56:01 - Victoria's Current Dating Situation
58:55 - Outro
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Victoria
Natalie
If you would like to help the podcast with a monthly donation, you may do so here. We truly appreciate the support!
- Natalie and Victoria