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Coffee with a JournalistChandler Plante, PopSugarWelcome back to Coffee with a Journalist! Today, we’re joined by Chandler Plante, Assistant Editor of Health and Fitness at PopSugar, for a caffeine-fueled chat on media pitches, wellness trends, and how she manages a packed inbox. Chandler shares PopSugar’s new editorial focus on women’s wellness, what makes a pitch stand out (hint: be specific and authentic), and how social media shapes her content planning. Whether you're a publicist or just curious about life behind the scenes at a major digital outlet, this episode is full of sharp insights and practical tips. Pour a cup and tune in!
2025-05-2021 min
POPSUGAR RushThe 1st Annual POPSUGAR Rush AwardsFor the final episode of season 1, Jackson and Starr will be recapping the best (and worst) of the year in pop culture with the inaugural POPSUGAR Rush Awards! The categories are: Jawbreaker of the Year — the moments that truly left us, and the internet, gobsmacked. The Best Taylor Swift Moment We Didn’t Discuss on POPSUGAR Rush — yes, these exist! Biggest Aussie Streaming Serve — the best in locally-made streaming content (and there was plenty to choose from!) Nepo Baby of the Year — this could be an entire award show in itself. The Best Couple to Survive Divorce-a...
2023-11-2327 minPOPSUGAR RushTroye Sivan vs. Kylie MinogueThis week, Jackson and Starr discuss Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue going head-to-head at the 2024 Grammys. They’ve never felt patriotism quite like this. They also discuss: Timothée Chalamet and boygenius inexplicably impersonating Troye on SNL The life and times of your mum's fave, Robbie Williams David Fincher's new movie, The Killer, and what it could've been The Fab Five now becoming a Fab Four, thanks to Bobby Berk Travis Barker's audacity to be drumming while Kourtney was in labour and Kevin Bacon. That’s all! Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragi...
2023-11-1926 minPOPSUGAR RushJacob Elordi Loves Bacon and Kylie Minogue, Just Like UsThis week, Jackson and Starr got all shook up talking about Jacob Elordi and the brilliants soundbites he’s given us in support of his new movie, ‘Priscilla’. Kylie, Bacon, Lilo & Stitch, oh my! In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The global political implications of Kylie Jenner and Martin Scorcese posing for a photo together. The return of ‘Big Brother’- and ‘Big Brother Uncut’ - and why we'll always yearn for its heyday. Rachel Zegler understanding the assignment when it comes to "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". Katy Perry still havi...
2023-11-0928 minPOPSUGAR RushThe OG Wiggles Are Hot, TooToot toot. Chugga chugga. Jackson and Starr are hopping into their proverbial Big Red Car this week as they’re chatting all things Wiiggles, in celebration of Prime Video’s new documentary ‘Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles’. In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Hozier’s one-time stint as a Wiggle Their favourite parts of the documentary The ethos around John, the Hot Wiggle Who would be more fun on a night out — The Wiggles or Hi-5? And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scrolle...
2023-11-0228 minPOPSUGAR RushIs The Polar Express Actually a Horror Movie?Things are getting spooky this week on POPSUGAR Rush, as Jackson and Starr get into the Halloween spirit. First on the agenda: the scariest movies they watched in childhood that were never meant to be scary. And ‘The Polar Express’ is at the top of the list. In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The Florida teacher accidentally showing a horror film to 9-year-olds. The time-travelling mechanics of Prime Video’s new slasher ‘Totally Killer’. Are horror movies better when they’re also funny? The best celebrity Halloween costumes, and what we want them t...
2023-10-2630 minPOPSUGAR RushThe Mother-Offs to End All Mother-OffsAfter swearing every episode to not talk about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, and failing every single time, Starr and Jackson were left with no other choice when the two pop juggernauts linked up on The Eras Tour Film red carpet. In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s joint impact. Why Troye Sivan unintentionally makes a great Delta Goodrem impersonator. Feeling comfort and coziness watching The Real Housewives of Sydney. Will and Jada, and why we need to know way less about them. And much, much more.
2023-10-1931 minPOPSUGAR RushNancy Jo, This Is Eden (Pronounced Eh-den) CallingThe Bling Ring has been thrust back into the spotlight with the release of ‘The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring’. But, with this new documentary, comes a mysterious and elusive new figure: Eden (pronounced Eh-den). In this week’s episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: Breakthroughs made in ‘The Ringleader’. Why P!nk regrets making a song about scurvy. Taylor Swift soft-launching The Squad 2.0. Why we’ve fallen in love with Posh and Becks all over again. And much, much more. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and...
2023-10-1225 minPOPSUGAR RushWho Is Actually in the ‘Not Kourtney’ Group Chat?The girls are fighting again, everyone. The long-running sibling rivalry (if that’s even the right word) between Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian has once again come to an ugly head. In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The tense phone conversation between Kim and Kourtney, and why we’re mad. Beyoncé’s newly-announced Renaissance tour film, and why we’re excited. Our thoughts on the final season of ‘Sex Education.’ Britney Spears, her fake knives and her accidental philanthropy. Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr McG, TikTok s...
2023-10-0529 minPOPSUGAR RushTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce and…Seemingly RanchTaylor Swift’s surprise appearance at NFL superstar and rumoured boyfriend Travis Kelce’s latest match had us all buzzing, and the memes keep coming. But why is everyone talking about what may or may not be ranch? In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The best Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce memes. Why on earth was Katy Perry performing in that bathroom?. Predicting the longevity of Tube Girl. The twists, turns and unhinged characters of new series, ‘Wilderness’. And why it’s time we all start putting some respect on Kylie Minogue and Usher’...
2023-09-2829 min
Love RantsLove Rants with Erin BarnettIn the final episode of this season of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, social media star Erin Barnett joins host Melissa Mason to discuss the problems she’s experienced living with polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis, both physical and emotional. Diagnosed with PCOS at a very young age, and diagnosed with endo at 19, she's undergone 17 surgeries in an attempt to help treat her pain. She's had multiple cysts removed, including one over 3kgs that was discovered when she was just 14. She's had an ovary removed, a fallopian tube removed and, most recently, has undergone a complete hysterectomy to help...
2023-09-2754 minLove RantsLove Rants with Chantelle OttenIn this week's episode of POPSUGAR's Love Rants, sexologist Chantelle Otten joins host Melissa Mason to discuss why some of us experience pain and discomfort during sex, what are the solutions, and how those impacted can bring it up with those we're intimate with. Otten, arguably Australia's most well-known sexologist, has long been on a mission to eliminate the shame and stigma when talking about problems like this. Otten offers therapy and advice — and sex education for adults — that is helping normalise these conversations among ourselves and our peers. Her book, The Sex Ed You Never Had, is a...
2023-09-2041 minPOPSUGAR RushWhy Are People Losing It Over Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner?In the wake of the seeming confirmation of Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s relationship, some fans of the actor have said they feel hurt and upset by the coupling. Our question: Why do they care? In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The most bizarre responses to Timlie Why every generation needs an artist like Olivia Rodrigo. All the chaos and drama on the new season of Selling The OC, and why we’ve slowly become obsessed with weath-obsessed reality TV.. Why Love Island: All Stars can succeed where other all-s...
2023-09-1430 minLove RantsLove Rants with Chanel ContosWarning: this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants discusses sexual assault and maybe be triggering for some listeners. In this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, Melissa Mason sits down with consent and sexual education advocate Chanel Contos as they unpack the nuances and considerations around those topics that governments and schools all too often miss. Contos' widespread movement pushing for holistic sexual education took off after she posted a simple question on her Instagram story: have you or has someone you know been sexually assaulted by someone who attended an all-boys Sydney private school? With...
2023-09-1342 minPOPSUGAR RushDo Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Really Owe Us an Explanation on Their Divorce?Should celebrities try to be relatable to the average person, or is it better that they act like celebrities? In this week's episode of POPSUGAR Rush, Jackson and Starr discuss: The response to Dua Lipa ‘grilling’ some prawns, and the Robbie Williams Instagram post no-one asked for. Why Justin and Hailey Bieber can never seem to dress for the same event. The interactive rom-com Choose Love, and whether or not interactive films and television shows actually work. The shock break-up of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, and the way it has been framed in the media. Whet...
2023-09-0727 minLove RantsLove Rants with April Hélène-HortonIn this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, host Melissa Mason (she/hers) chats to activist and social media superstar April Hélène-Horton (she/her) – also known as The Bodzilla – about the infinitely complex relationships we all have with ourselves. April says that the only thing we can do to make sure we’re bettering ourselves every day is to stand strong in your beliefs every day. That’s the thing that’ll keep you centred. To put it bluntly, April says, “You have to be willing to be a person that you 10 years ago would’ve hated.” ...
2023-09-0648 minPOPSUGAR RushDo TV Soundtracks Need To Include A Swiftie Song For A Show To Be Successful?Does a good soundtrack make or break a TV show? Each week, Jackson Langford, editor/perpetual doom-scroller/internet tragic, and Starr (@starrmcg), TikTok superstar and deeply #relatable content queen, will be breaking down the best and worst of the week’s pop culture news. You’re busy, we get it, but you still want that fix of everything celebrity, streaming and reality TV. Trust us — POPSUGAR Rush is the place to get it. In this week’s episode, Jackson and Starr discuss: The fan conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift is about to start her own reco...
2023-08-3129 minLove RantsLove Rants with Laura RoscioliIn this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, Melissa Mason (she/her) sits down with writer, model, dancer and originator of the POPSUGAR Love Rants column, Laura Roscioli (she/her) to discuss the real connection between sex and intimacy. Laura says she uses the internet as her diary, with bylines across many publications and her very own newsletter. She often speaks about sex and intimacy with a refreshing and unfiltered tone of voice and gets to the heart of how most of us have felt at one point or another. In this episode, Laura and Me...
2023-08-3042 minLove RantsLove Rants with Nicole ColantoniIn this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, Melissa Mason (she/her) is joined by dating and relationship coach Nicole Colantoni (she/her) and they’re talking all about attachment styles. Chances are you know — or think you know — what your attachment style is, but where exactly are attachment styles born? And how do we navigate different attachment styles in our relationships? Nicole tells Mel that there are four key attachment styles: Secure Attachment Anxious Attachment Avoidant Attachment Disorganised Attachment But how do these attachment styles differ? And how can they impact your love life, for bett...
2023-08-2341 minLove RantsLove Rants with Allira PotterIn this episode of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants, Melissa Mason (she/her) is joined by Allira Potter (she/they) and they talk about how to love yourself, whether you’re in a relationship or not. They’ll also discuss how self-love can change when your relationship status does, how to maintain self-love through a break-up, as well as their own self-love journeys. Allira Potter is a Yorta-Yorta creator, writer and all-around advocate for the spiritual empowerment of self. Her work helping to disrupt and redefine the wellness space, making room for more diverse representation in a white-dominated landsc...
2023-08-1641 minLove RantsLove Rants with Carmen AzzopardiIn this episode, Carmen and Mel will break down the relationship between love and sexuality, how Carmen navigates the two in her relationship, and how both feelings can evolve within a relationship. The ultimate media slashy, PR exec/content creator/marketing and social media manager/all-around style icon Carmen Azzopardi has fostered an online community that’s all about being unapologetically yourself. Being the resident ‘PR fairy’ for Dypsnea, Azzopardi always encourages her audience to feel their sexiest. But what does that journey look like? They’ll tackle these questions, plus anything else that pops up that...
2023-08-0950 minLove RantsQ & A with Melissa MasonOver the past couple of weeks, the host of POPSUGAR’s Love Rants podcast, Melissa Mason, has been speaking with content creators, authors, journalists, and even therapists about the ins and outs of love, sex, and dating. But, on the newest episode of Love Rants, Mel is going solo and answering questions from you: the fans! In this episode, Mel will answer questions like: I really like the guy I'm seeing, but all of a sudden, his jokes are annoying me. I used to think that they were so funny until recently. What is wro...
2023-08-0251 minLove RantsLove Rants with Tammi SueIn this episode, Mel and Tammi discuss how sexting has changed sex, love and relationships, whether it be for better or for worse. And, as AI begins to penetrate every aspect of our lives, how is it going to impact our love life? Tammi Sue helps Aussies work through their ‘stucks’ with her psychotherapy work at BARE Therapy, as a way to combat rising levels of anxiety across demographics. With digital foreplay also on the rise, Tammi explores why a connection so inherently human is now reliant on communication using man-made technology? And why do we love it?
2023-07-2640 minLove RantsLove Rants with Bridget HustwaiteIn episode three of Love Rants, host Melissa Mason and guest Bridget Hustwaite talk about letting go of the fairy tale around “The One”. They’ll explore the concept of love, and how what you look for in a partner evolves as you move through different life stages. Bridget Hustwaite is a Melbourne-based presenter, author, and podcaster. Her latest project is a podcast series called Figuring Out 30, explores the chaos of life as a 30-year-old. In this episode you’ll hear about: Why is society, and why are we, so attached to the idea of The O...
2023-07-1950 minLove RantsLove Rants with Aurelia St. ClairIn episode two of Love Rants, host Melissa Mason sits down with comedian and writer Aurelia St. Clair to discuss what exactly marriage looks like in 2023. Aurelia St. Clair is a comedian who has helped build an audience from living completely authentically. Whether it's about the housing crisis, what food she’s loving or her proud display of queer love, Aurelia invites you to see, and listen to, it all. Now, her and her partner, writer Tamara, are engaged, which itself brings a whole bout of new challenges (and triumphs) with it. In this episode, yo...
2023-07-1236 minLove RantsLove Rants With Gyan YankovichIn episode one of Love Rants, host Melissa Mason sits down with journalist and author Gyan Yankovich to chat about how social media has changed relationships forever. As an experienced netizen, with a career spanning some of the world’s biggest and most respected and recognised women’s lifestyle publishing titles, Gyan is well-versed in sharing advice around friendships, relationships, and the way we use social media - including Instagram. In this episode, you'll hear about: How Instagram has changed what it means to be a friend. Why sometimes online-only friendships can be a good...
2023-07-0637 min
Beauty BossesSade Strehlke talks PopSugar, Motherhood, and the Ever-Evolving State of Digital MediaDigital marketing maven and former editor-in-chief of PopSugar, Sade Strehlke, joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! If you are listening to this podcast, you probably love all things beauty – and if you love all things beauty you are probably already a fan of PopSugar! But for those who might not be familiar – PopSugar is one of the largest online magazines for millennial and Gen Z women in the world. Sade has a stunning resume outside of PopSugar as well, with over a decade of experience at leading fashion...
2023-06-2700 min
Beauty BossesSade Strehlke talks PopSugar, Motherhood, and the Ever-Evolving State of Digital MediaDigital marketing maven and former editor-in-chief of PopSugar, Sade Strehlke, joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! If you are listening to this podcast, you probably love all things beauty – and if you love all things beauty you are probably already a fan of PopSugar! But for those who might not be familiar – PopSugar is one of the largest online magazines for millennial and Gen Z women in the world. Sade has a stunning resume outside of PopSugar as well, with over a decade of experience at leading fashion and lifestyle publica...
2023-06-2729 min
Balancing more than just weightsPOPSUGAR fitness chatHave you checked out POPSUGAR before? You will definitely want to after todays episode with my special guest, director of Fitness + Wellness videos Genevieve Farrell Roston. Genevieve's priorities when it comes to working out have had to change since the birth of her baby boy, but learn how this new mum gets her workouts in and keeps her passion for fitness moving. Theres a lot that goes into being the director of videos for POPSUGAR like creating eye catching workout content, sourcing new fitness talent, making sure the workouts are consumer friendly and test driving them a...
2023-02-2729 min
The FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Lana Hopkins and Juliana Di SimoneIn episode eight of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Lana Hopkins and Juliana Di Simone. the co-founders of web3 platform some·place Looking in on the metaverse as a newcomer (and speaking only for myself), it can feel like a highly masculine space, with people like Mark Zuckerberg and the likes of Jake Paul already staking their claim in the new world. But some·place is doing things differently, by creating a limitless destination in web3 that feels human and approachable for women and underrepresented people. The key ingredients in...
2022-10-1945 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Flex MamiIn episode seven of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, Lillian Ahenkan (you probably know her as Flex Mami). Flex Mami is one of Australia’s leading content creators, as well as a radio host, best-selling author, DJ, TV presenter and self-confessed opinion-haver. One of her latest ventures is ‘Future Group Chat’, a subscription-based, members-only platform for her fans to have challenging conversations, and practice sharing their ideas publicly. In this episode of The Flipside, Flex speaks about everything from her best advice for getting into a ‘flow state’ to why she doe...
2022-10-1253 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Nicole LiuIn episode six of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Nicole Liu, the founder of Australian tech startup, Kin Fertility. Kin Fertility is on a mission to empower women to take control of their reproductive health. What started as a blog in February 2020 quickly evolved into a full-service healthcare company that now offers contraceptive pill prescriptions (the first of its kind in Australia), vitamins, and a plethora of reliable information on its website. In this episode of The Flipside, Liu explains how seriously she took launching a health tech startup and exactly h...
2022-10-0432 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Anna HoangIn episode five of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Anna Hoag, the founder of Australian fashion label, Anna Quan. Anna Hoang is proof that you don’t need to have all the answers before starting a business, in fact, learning on the fly is one of her specialties. When she launched her label, Anna Quan, in 2013, Hoang convinced Aussies that timeless wardrobe staples will always be chic. What she’s proven in the years since is that all businesses are tech businesses at their core. In this episode of The Flipside, Hoang...
2022-09-2844 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Mike SmithIn episode four of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Mike Smith, the founders of Zero Co, a company that’s tackling the world’s plastic crisis by producing household and personal care products that people genuinely want to use, sans single-use plastic. After taking an 18-month trip to some of the world’s most far-flung locations, Smith realised that everywhere he went, there was a huge plastic problem. So he founded Zero Co as a way to try and fix it. To date, Zero Co has stopped one million plastic bottles from en...
2022-09-2136 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Lisa TehIn episode three of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Lisa Teh, the co-founder of Web3 marketing agency Mooning. Teh is a serial entrepreneur, and on top of running Mooning and CODI, Teh is also the co-founder of 101 Lifestyle, “the world’s sexiest toothpaste brand”; co-founder of Lisnic, a platform connecting business owners with mentors; and is also the editor-in-chief of lifestyle website Couturing.com . In this episode of The Flipside, Teh speaks about everything from how she ended up working with one of the co-founders of Netflix, to her best productivity hacks...
2022-09-1441 minThe FlipsideThe Flipside, Featuring Michelle Battersby and Lucy MortIn episode two of The Flipside, hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are joined by Michelle Battersby and Lucy Mort, the co-founders of Sunroom, a platform dedicated to supporting women in securing their fortunes and futures. After both relocating from Australia to Los Angeles, Lucy and Michelle launched Sunroom in February 2022 as a solution to the hyper-moderated social media platforms that disproportionately penalise women and non-binary creators. In this episode of The Flipside, the pair explain that launching a tech start-up doesn’t get any easier once the product is out in the world. In fact, since Su...
2022-09-0740 minThe FlipsideWelcome to The Flipside, With Sali Sasi and Julie StevanjaIn the first episode of The Flipside, you’ll get to know our hosts Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja, co-founders of Her Black Book, as they share their personal stories of how they started their businesses and the challenges that come with being a woman entering the tech landscape. In The Flipside, Sali and Julie pull back the curtain on what it was really like to secure funding for Stylerunner back in 2012. They explain the difficulties that came with pitching a concept for women to rooms of all-male investors, and share how they overcame this seemingly insurmountable hur...
2022-08-3138 min
The Squad PodcastThe Power of Teamwork with POPSUGAR Fitness's Senior Editor, Lauren Mazzo (ep #4)**Note this content was from Season 1, previously known as 'Life After Cheer'. We've since rebranded to 'The SQUAD' - an exciting new name with the same great content, enjoy! PS - come join us over on Insta' @thesquad_coWe all know that once a cheerleader always a cheerleader ..but how can you translate the skills you learn on the mat into a successful career? Today we chat with Lauren Mazzo, Senior Editor for POPSUGAR Fitness and former competitive cheerleader. In this episode, we chat about:How her experience as a cheerleader has g...
2022-05-2437 min
Reader Rambles: A Podcast For Book Lovers2022 Reading Plans - Buzzwordathon, PopSugar Reading Challenge & TBR Reduction!Welcome to the first episode of Reader Rambles! In this episode, I share my 2022 reading plans for Buzzwordathon and the PopSugar Reading Challenge and my goals for reducing my physical TBR, and tips for shelf reduction. What are your reading goals for 2022?
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2022-01-0336 min
The StepActress Bailee Madison Dissues Growing Up in HollywoodIn this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, chats with actress Bailee Madison about what it’s like to successfully transition from child actor to adult actor. The two friends discuss the importance of a healthy support system, the role of acting as a safe place for self-expression, and the soft rules of navigating social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-2153 minThe StepActresses Meghann Fahy and Aisha Dee Catch Up With Costar and Friend Katie StevensIn this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, chats with two of her costars from The Bold Type, actresses Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy. Meghann discusses her experiences as a stage actress, Aisha talks about her first music EP, and the three reminisce about working together and talk about the importance of sisterly bonds on set and what's next on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-1455 minThe StepActress, Podcaster, and Activist Laci Mosley on Making Space For Multiple Creative PursuitsIn this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, speaks with Laci Mosley, star of Paramount+’s iCarly reboot and podcaster of the wildly popular Scam Goddess. Together, the two actresses share the importance of staying humble and true to their roots. They also discuss ways to ensure that everyone in the entertainment industry has the opportunity to grow and express themselves, especially talented individuals who hail from marginalized communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-071h 00The StepActress and Entrepreneur Jaylen Barron on Championing Diversity and Building a BrandIn this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, sits down with actress and entrepreneur Jaylen Barron. The two dish about the industry, their personal acting icons and wish-list roles, and the experience of launching a brand just as the world begins to shut down amid a global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-3049 minThe StepActress, Model, and Activist Leyna Bloom on Breaking BarriersIn this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, sits down with actress, model, and activist Leyna Bloom. The two discuss Leyna’s history-making career and how she’s using her voice and elevated position to empower and uplift others in the community and pave the way for a more inclusive industry. Despite the struggles Leyna has faced, she still has the tenacity and drive to break boundaries and conquer new goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-2349 min
The Step18-Year-Old Actress Storm Reid on Being an “Artivist,” Not An ActivistDESCRIPTION: In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, chats with Storm Reid, an 18-year-old actress who has appeared in A Wrinkle In Time, 12 Years A Slave, and the latest Suicide Squad. Together, they talk through how she wants to play a real superhero one day, how the last year taught her the importance of rest, and how she embraces being an “artivist” — rather than an activist… all while getting ready to go to college in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-2237 min
The StepMulti-Hyphenate Artist Alyson Stoner On Movement As Self-Care In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, chats with Alyson Stoner, an artist, actress, and dancer who now is a wellness and mental health advocate. Alyson worked on more than 200 films and T.V. shows as a child, and the experience left her traumatized. That’s why she recently launched “Movement Genius,” a wellness company that advocates for mental health and personal joy, especially through movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-1544 min
The StepDancer & Actress Kylie Jefferson On Making Opportunities Work For YouIn this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, speaks with Kylie Jefferson, a decorated dancer, choreographer, and star of ‘Tiny Pretty Things.’ Together they discuss how Kylie juggles multiple roles at once: a dancer, choreographer, assistant, and (most recently) actress. Along the way, they cover Kylie’s personal journey and passions, including how shoot schedules take pseudo-superhuman strength to how Black artists and dancers are underrepresented in classical art forms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-0833 min
The StepLuna Magic Founders, The Frías Sisters, On Building A Brand With PurposeIn this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, sits down with Mabel and Shaira Frías, the sisters behind Luna Magic — an exploding new beauty brand. The three discuss how the sisters' values, upbringing, and Afro-Latina heritage are at the center of their company, as well as what it took to get their business off the ground and how they’re determined to boldly take up space in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-0147 min
The StepActress and Host Zuri Hall On Hustling ‘Mindfully’In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, sits down with Emmy Award-winning TV host, actress and writer Zuri Hall. Together, they chat through what drives Zuri’s personal hustle, the importance of finding joy in your work, and how she refuses to believe in backup plans. What does Zuri believe in? Embracing the pivot and making space for yourself, even while chasing your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-2442 min
The Step"The Step" by POPSUGAR, Season 3In each episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, comedian Ego Nwodim sits down with an unstoppable woman to discuss what drives their personal hustle. From creating a more inclusive beauty industry, to redefining ‘success,’ or using their platforms to create change, these women will stop at nothing to achieve their dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-2200 min
Skin AnarchySophia Panych, Editorial Content Director, POPSUGAR UKLet’s ChatSophia Panych, Editorial Content Director for POPSUGAR UK talks about her journey in beauty editorial and how she has brought her strategy of curation into her role at POPSUGAR UK. Sophia discusses the stringent criteria most brands have to meet in the EU and how that ties into her editorial team’s work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/supportSupport the Show.Follow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy Host...
2021-03-3147 min
Love These DaysNew Traditions in LoveIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, talk to married couple Hermela and Morten Lamps about why it's important to make time to celebrate your relationship — and even more importantly, to do so in a way that feels unique to you. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-03-0844 minLove These DaysMaking a House Your HomeIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, talk to interior designer Carmeon Hamilton about merging styles with your partner, from how to choose what stays and what goes when moving in together, to how to use your wedding registry to build your shared home. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-03-0142 minLove These DaysFamily MattersIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, chat with licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab about navigating the sometimes tricky in-law relationship, from how to make everyone feel included in the wedding planning process, to how to choose who you’re spending the holidays with next year. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-02-0844 minLove These DaysThe Wedding Registry GuideIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, chat with Crate and Barrel CEO Janet Hayes about the best use of a wedding registry, how to build a registry that reflects who you are as a couple, and advice for compromising when choosing items. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-02-0143 minLove These DaysHow to Plan a Wedding During a PandemicIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, chat with engaged couple Mike Van Reekum and PK Creedon and event planner Shannon Gail about everything to when planning a wedding during COVID, from finding the perfect venue, to managing a constantly changing guest list, and how to deal if you have to postpone. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-01-2555 minLove These DaysNavigating the Money SplitIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, chat with personal finance coach Stefanie O’Connell about how to compromise when you and your partner have different attitudes about money, the importance of scheduling regular “money dates,” and how to stay on budget when planning a wedding. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-01-1849 minLove These DaysBeing Together ForeverIn this episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, talk with married couple Chad and Gabrielle Rader about how to effectively communicate with your partner, the importance of date night (even in quarantine), and how to manage conflict within a relationship. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with friends, family and even your S.O.!
2021-01-1145 minLove These DaysThe Telltale Signs of True LoveLike life, love also looks different after the events of 2020. And for many newly engaged couples, so does their wedding. Introducing “Love These Days” a POPSUGAR podcast sponsored by Crate and Barrel Wedding Registry that’s dedicated to the new trials and tribulations that come with love and marriage right now.
In this premiere episode of “Love These Days” by POPSUGAR, our hosts, actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her fiancé David Stanley, talk with matchmaker Paul Brunson about the best strategies for using dating apps, the two must-have qualities for romantic chemistry, and the biggest indicator that someone will make a good partne...
2021-01-0453 min
The StepSNL’s Ego Nwodim On Not Building A “House Of No”In this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks with actress Ego Nwodim about how improv changed her life, how she never quit in the face of so many “nos,” and how she wants to amplify POC voices with her platform. Ego is also working to bring improv to kids, thanks to the important lessons it taught her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-1743 min
The StepR&B Artist JoJo On Seeking Out Your Dream FeedersIn this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks with musician JoJo about never quitting, bringing about change through music, and slowing down to recharge. JoJo has started her own label, Clover Music, in the hopes of signing and developing new talent in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-1039 min
The StepHappy Election Day! GO VOTE!"The Step" by POPSUGAR is taking the week off in honor of the election. Make sure you get out and vote! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-0300 min
The StepActress and Musician Laura Marano on Fighting For What’s True To YouIn this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks with actress and musician Laura Marano, who is working with Equality Now to end human trafficking. Laura’s work with Equality Now began when she and her sister, Vanessa, were filming Saving Zoe, and the experience opened their eyes to an issue many are too afraid to speak out about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-2744 min
The StepModel, Actress, and Coder Lyndsey Scott on Finding Her VoiceIn this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks with Lyndsey Scott, a supermodel and actress who doubles as a software engineer. As Luvvie points out, none of these industries are easy for a Black woman to navigate -- which Lyndsey knows first hand. Her experiences within them, though, have given her the courage to start speaking out about injustices she witnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-2027 min
The Step#BlackLivesMatter Co-creator Alicia Garza Says She Is An Organizer, Not an ActivistIn this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks with Alicia Garza, who is one of the founding members of the Black Lives Matter movement, alongside Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. It’s been seven years since Alicia first wrote the Facebook post that would inspire a hashtag, then a movement, and here, she discusses how movements take serious time, and how having thick skin, but a soft heart makes it easier. From how she sees herself as an organizer, rather than activist, to the lessons she’s still learning, to her l...
2020-10-1336 min
The StepJillian Mercado on Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Your SuperpowerIn this episode of “The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL footwear, our host, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, sits down with model and activist Jillian Mercado, who happens to use a wheelchair. Together, they explore how her parents fostered her love of fashion and determination in the face of adversity, how our “otherness” can be one of our greatest strengths, and how she founded Black Disabled Creatives to help Black disasbled artists find jobs in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-0639 min
The Step"The Step" by POPSUGAR, Season 2“The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL Footwear, is a podcast for – and about – unstoppable women. And there’s no one more unstoppable than a woman who wants to inspire change. This season, we’re telling their powerful stories of women stepping up in their communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-09-2900 min
Todd Durkin IMPACT ShowFQ10 Trainer to PopSugar Fitness Host to Online Visionary | Ep.116 with Anna Renderer La FataIn 2005, I hired a green trainer who had just moved from Boston to Cali. She grew quickly and blossomed into one of my best trainers at Fitness Quest 10. She starred in a bunch of my DVD's (yes!), she taught boot camp, and she had an incredible following. After 6-years at FQ10, Anna went on to host PopSugar Fitness for many years before starting her "Visionary Planner" business with her husband Vito LaFata. In today's episode, you will hear Anna's top lessons from being a trainer at Fitness Quest 10, tips to building an online business, tips...
2020-09-1458 min
She Leads with Carly24: Lisa Sugar | Founder, President, EIC, POPSUGARAs the founder of PopSugar, Lisa Sugar reflects on her early career in advertising that eventually led her to reassess her future. POPSUGAR then became a side project that found her writing content at every moment she could: before work, lunch breaks, after work and more.Beyond the insane growth (and some challenges) of the POPSUGAR journey, Lisa shares more about her book, "Power Your Happy" and gives incredible advice about work-life-blend, reaching out to people, and finding the right team - oftentimes, with people who are smarter than you! So many incredible lessons in...
2020-09-0227 min
The StepDrybar Founder Alli Webb on Pain & Personal GrowthIn this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with Alli Webb, founder of the wildly popular Drybar enterprise of blowout bars. Alli is one of those true self-made success stories. She started out as a hairstylist and stay-at-home mom giving blowouts to clients in their homes before betting it all on the first Drybar location in the midst of the recession of 2010. Drybar now has over 130 locations, and Alli finds herself balancing her professional success with her own private personal losses. Learn more about your ad...
2019-11-2028 min
The StepTone It Up's Katrina & Karena on Fitness and Personal PowerIn this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, who created the fitness app and community that is Tone It Up. They are personal trainers, best friends, and business partners who met at the gym over a decade ago, a time when they say "fitness was very mean.” With Tone It Up, they wanted to change the way women supported women when it comes to body image and fitness. Katrina and Karena open up about the personal pivots that led them down this path and th...
2019-11-1330 min
The StepActress Nina Dobrev on Perfection & Self AcceptanceIn this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with actress Nina Dobrev. You might know Nina as the TV character Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries or as Mia Jones on Degrassi: The Next Generation. This Bulgaria-born, Canada-raised actress rose to fame very young and has essentially grown up in Hollywood. Nina reveals her struggles with self-image, her pivot toward self-acceptance, and how she is finding a new voice as a producer on female-centric projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-11-0630 min
The StepModel Mama Cax on Finding Beauty in DisabilityIn this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with model and disability-rights advocate Mama Cax. Growing up in Haiti, Mama Cax survived lung and bone cancer at the age of only 14 but was forced to amputate her right leg. After years of hiding her prosthetic, Mama Cax made the decision to go public with her disability, appearing on the cover of Teen Vogue and walking the runway at New York Fashion Week. Today, she’s using Instagram to change the way we see beauty and celebrate disability. ...
2019-10-3029 min
The StepEntertainment Journalist Catt Sadler on Demanding Your WorthIn this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with former E! News host Catt Sadler. After learning that her male counterpart was making double her salary, Catt made the bold move to leave her dream job and go create a path on her own terms. Catt walks us through how she ultimately made this tough decision, the outpouring of support she has received from women everywhere, and how she is navigating the major unknowns that are her new reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2019-10-2329 min
The StepSportscaster Ros Gold-Onwude on Authenticity & Success
In this episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, we go live from WeWork in New York City with the quickly rising sportscasting star Rosalyn Gold-Onwude. Our host, celebrity stylist Kate Young, sits down with this former high-school basketball player, now on-camera basketball analyst, who just landed an international deal with Turner Sports and ESPN. The trajectory of her career is much more complex than you may think. Listen to Ros open up about having determination in the face of adversity, her personal setbacks, and how they helped shape the woman and sportscaster she has become today...
2019-10-1642 min
The StepThe Step
In each episode of The Step by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL, celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with one inspiring woman to uncover the step that created a ripple effect and led to her success. This step is that moment — whether it was a setback, a serendipitous encounter, a seemingly small win, or a piece of advice from someone unexpected — that changed each woman's course.
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2019-10-1001 min#WeGotGoals by aSweatLifeHow Anna Renderer, Host of POPSUGAR Fitness, Helps Others Live a High Performance LifeTalking to Anna Renderer, host of a milion POPSUGAR Fitness videos you've no doubt seen and sweated to on YouTube, is a weird cross between feeling like you're being hugged and feeling like you're getting a shot of adrenaline straight to the goal-getting part of your brain. She exclaims, she gushes, she lets you in on her secrets—and you're left with a completely different mindset on your goals on to-do list.
I met Renderer in August at the MINDBODY Bold Conference, where we sat for an interview before she took the stage as a presenter. After ou...
2019-09-2543 min
FOLLOW MEKirbie Johnson, POPSUGAR: Corporate to FreelancerKirbie Johnson joins us on her first official day as a freelancer after leaving her job at POPSUGAR after seven years. This beauty guru and host breaks down her decision to transition from a corporate setting to freelance, and shares her journey as a host, producer, and reporter.
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2019-07-1656 min
Hello BeautyBeauty Myths, Beauty Talk, & Beauty Tips from THE girl in the know, Kirbie Johnson of POPSUGAR
This week on Hello Beauty, our guest is THE Kirbie Johnson. Kirbie Johnson is a well-known host, producer, and senior reporter at POPSUGAR. In this episode, Kirbie gives the low-down on working in the industry and what to do to get noticed, what beauty myth she’s debunking, what she splurges on and so much more. Tune in to hear a detailed commentary about the beauty industry straight from the expert and tastemaker herself. Be the first also to hear the inside scoop on what’s in store for her in the near future. Enjoy!
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2019-05-101h 02
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Jake EllisIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. In episode fourteen, Tim is joined by Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jake Ellis. Ellis first appeared on our screens after appearing on The Bachlorette Australia during Georgia Love's season; and then returned to reality TV to find love on Bachelor In Paradise.After hearing from the masterminds of reality TV throughout season one of POPCAST, Ellis speaks up about being part of the...
2018-11-2237 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Luke HuggettIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. In episode thirteen, Tim is joined by award-winning Australian television editor, Luke Huggett. Huggett has spent the last eight years editing popular and award-winning TV programs such as The Block, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Australian Survivor and MasterChef Australia. As an editor, Huggett sees just about everything captured on camera and plays a pivotal role in what you see on some of...
2018-10-0340 min
The Glossy PodcastPopSugar CRO Geoff Schiller: 'If you focus on making money, you wind up diluting the brand'For PopSugar CRO Geoff Schiller, the company’s transition from publisher to lifestyle brand has been an exercise in restraint. Schiller joined the Glossy Podcast to discuss what PopSugar has learned about the fashion and beauty retail industries, how the company uses audience data to make decisions and why publishers and retailers need to work together today.
2018-09-2531 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Laura WatersIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. In episode twelve, Tim is joined by Logie award-winning producer, Laura Waters. In the past decade she has produced all five of Chris Lilley’s ABC/HBO/BBC comedy series, We Can Be Heroes, Summer Heights High, Angry Boys, Ja’mie: Private School Girl and Jonah From Tonga, as well as overseeing the production of a range of comedy and documentary series.In this episod...
2018-09-1944 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Mike GoldmanIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. In episode eleven, Tim is joined by Australian TV and radio host, Mike Goldman - best known for his various roles on Big Brother Australia. With over 15 years experience working in reality TV, Mike was privy to just about everything that went on behind-the-scenes and shares his experiences working on one of Australia's favourite reality TV shows.In this episode we hear abo...
2018-09-0527 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Marion “Maz” FarrellyIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. In episode ten, Tim is joined by Marion “Maz” Farrelly. From Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars to The X-Factor and Farmer Wants a Wife, Maz has worked in just about every genre of reality TV. The only thing that’s consistent is Maz’s three golden rules to creating compelling and successful reality TV. In this episode we hear about:
2018-08-2247 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Alex MavroidakisIn the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. Episode nine of sees host Tim Dormer interview one of Australia’s most successful television producers, Alex Mavroidakis. As an experienced executive producer with close to 20 years of experience, Alex shares his experiences working on some of Australia’s most talked-about TV shows including Love Island and Big Brother, and the enduring appeal of reality TV.In this episode we hear about:
2018-08-0848 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Hayden QuinnEpisode eight of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview one of MasterChef's original success stories, Hayden Quinn. Since appearing on the cooking show series in 2011, Hayden has solidified his place in the Australian food and media scene. And while he's certainly enjoyed his fair share of success post-MasterChef — among them cookbooks and TV shows — he maintains that finding your feet once the cameras stop rolling is far from an easy task, with as many lows as there have been highs. In this episode, we hear about:- Hayden’s humble beginnings studying mar...
2018-06-2045 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Ryan GallagherEpisode seven of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview Married At First Sight’s Ryan Gallagher. Despite entering the show with the best of intentions, Ryan found his “wife” Davina’s heart to be elsewhere — with fellow contestant Dean. Instead of wallowing, Ryan has turned betrayal into opportunity, and is enjoying the early success of his newfound comedy career. Davina, Dean and any other reality TV ties are now firmly in the past, and in case you were wondering (you were), yes, he's definitely on the lookout for a special lady. In this episode we...
2018-06-0628 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Noni JanurEpisode six of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview The Bachelor’s genuine and refreshingly honest Noni Janur. Despite being sent home by Richie Strahan in episode nine of the 2016 series, the swimwear designer has gone on to further her label and live by a contagious message of positivity. In Noni’s revealing interview with Tim, she admits her motivation for signing up for reality TV, the unexpected psychological effects of being on a national platform, and how she unexpectedly found love with none other than The Bachelorette’s Sam Johnson.In this epi...
2018-05-2430 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Matty Johnson and Laura ByrneEpisode five of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview one of Sydney’s golden couples — Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne. After Matty’s heartbreaking turn on The Bachelorette in 2016, Laura won his heart on The Bachelor last year — a modern day romance, and very much the real deal.Matty and Laura’s revealing interview with Tim covers the reality of falling in love on TV, and how they’ve coped with the ongoing public examination of their relationship. In this episode we hear about:
2018-05-0838 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Bree Amer WilkesEpisode four of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview one of reality TV’s originals, Bree Amer Wilkes. In 2004, Bree was wrongly evicted and sent back into the Big Brother house to face her suspicious housemates. She went on to place second, exiting a fan favourite and going on to find success behind the camera as a producer on My Kitchen Rules. Bree’s honest interview with Tim gives an insight into the question we all want answered – how scripted is reality TV? In this episode we hear about:
2018-04-2433 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Nikki GoganEpisode three of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview Australia’s sweetheart and The Bachelor runner-up, Nikki Gogan. In 2016, Australia watched her fall in love with Richie Strahan while he was unfortunately falling in love with Alex Nation. Candid, considered and completely healed from the experience, Nikki details the night she watched her very own heart break on national TV, and what it was like to have the entire country’s support in the months following. In this episode we hear about: · Why Nikki chose to apply for The Bachelor...
2018-04-1338 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Tully SmythEpisode two of POPSUGAR Australia’s podcast, POPCAST, sees host Tim Dormer interview controversial Big Brother housemate Tully Smyth. In 2013 the nation watched her fall in love with fellow housemate Drew while she was still romantically linked to her girlfriend on the outside. Emotional, honest and self-depreciating, Tully doesn’t hold back recounting what it was like coming out of the house to be hated by complete strangers. She also reveals what her relationship with Drew and her ex is like today, and why she’s now a support contact for other reality TV contestants. In this...
2018-03-2824 min
POPCAST: Life After Reality TVPOPCAST: Life After Reality TV, With Tim DormerEpisode one sets the tone for the pilot season of POPSUGAR Australia's podcast, POPCAST. Host Tim Dormer lets listeners in on an emotionally charged therapy session, guided by professional psychologist Jacqui Manning. Tim reflects not only on the impact reality TV has had on his life, but how it led him to face his truth and celebrate his sexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-1432 min
Membership and Subscription GrowthLisa Sugar’s Five Golden Rules That’ll Generate Subscription Growth for You, Just Like PopSugar Must Have!Passion, customer impact, focus, feedback and service are crucial for maximum subscription and membership growth. For an example, take a look at PopSugar and their subscription box, PopSugar Must Have. While I recommend you subscribe to learn more about building your own subscription program, here’s five “Golden Rules” you can use immediately from a recent interview with Lisa Sugar, PopSugar’s founder and CEO. Continued
2017-11-2000 min
The IVY Podcast#9: How to Design Your Dream Job with Lisa Sugar, Founder of POPSUGARLisa Sugar is the Founder and CEO of POPSUGAR, the #1 independent media company for women. Lisa started POPSUGAR in 2005, taking her passion for pop culture and transforming it into a successful business that has a global reach of over 100 million consumers and 500 employees. POPSUGAR covers categories such as entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, and more. Lisa’s recent novel, Power Your Happy, focuses on how we can best navigate our most overwhelming and confusing days to end up in a place where we can combine your passions and talents for success. Lisa shared insights from her jou...
2017-03-2600 min
Reading With Robin2016 must-reads by Brenda Janowitz for Popsugar.comI always look forward to reading Brenda Janowitz's book columns on Popsugar and then chatting with her about them. Here are here must-reads of 2016!
2016-11-2243 min
Good Life ProjectLisa Sugar: The Making of POPSUGAR (and a very good life)A child of the 80s, Lisa Sugar grew up obsessed with pop-culture. Little did she know, her childhood fascination would become her career.Graduating college, Sugar headed into the world of media, and then advertising. She was working her way up the ranks on the media planning side. But a little voice kept calling her to write. So, she started a little website, POPSUGAR, on the side.At first, she was writing in the evening and weekends, then pretty much any break she could get. What happened next took her breath away. Turns out, her o...
2016-09-2654 min
The Modern Customer PodcastMaking Sense of Data Through Results-Proven Analytics With PopSugarSome of today's most innovative brands are content publishers that are engaging customers with content in addition to finding smart ways to monetize their websites. Take PopSugar who are tapping into big data, machine learning and predictive analytics to make better decisions about how they engage with customers. PopSugar—a site that's attracted more than 100 million visitors worldwide and 1.5 billion monthly content views—has more than one hundred editors creating content driven by site analytics, to discuss the impact that predictive analytics has had on its content strategy, readership numbers and conversion rates. A millennial publication focused on fashion, beau...
2016-08-0828 min
NotPorn PodcastEp. 018: Sex Scene List Review - PopsugarIn this episode we discuss Popsugar's list of 'The 29 Steamiest Movie Sex Scenes of All Time'. So many pop culture outlets like to throw their opinions out into the sex-in-film ring, that we've decided to review their lists ourselves... Popsugar is up first!
2015-08-2845 min