How Body Image Became a Billion-Dollar Business

Order Vivian’s second book WELL ENDOWED OUT NOW! Vivian sits down for an honest conversation with Victoria Garrick Browne, former Division I athlete turned body positivity advocate, content creator and entrepreneur, about the "skinny girl industrial complex" and why chasing beauty standards is designed to keep us broke and insecure. Victoria breaks down the finances behind trying to look "perfect," and reveals what it actually takes to invest in yourself beyond the price tag. In this episode, you'll learn: The brutal truth about beauty economics and how multi-billion-dollar industries profit from our insecurities. How to build a sustainable business around your values, from breaking down content creator income streams to choosing brand partnerships that align with your mission (and saying no to the ones that don't) The real intersection of mental health and money, including how to break free from comparison culture, invest in your wellbeing without going broke, and build authentic self-worth in a world that profits from you feeling like you're never enough Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices