StirredUp

If you BEGGED your parents for a Tamagotchi then you probably have at least one Labubu. Remember when government agencies banned Furbi in the building because they feared AI-style espionage?

In this episode, we unpack the rise, fall, and rebrand of cute capitalism — from Beanie Babies and Polly Pocket to Squishmallows and Pop Mart’s Labubu craze.

We’re talking nostalgia as currency, the psychology behind collecting, and how brands keep cashing in on our need to feel something fuzzy (literally). Grab your emotional support toy — this one hits home and the wallet.

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Sex work sparks strong opinions—and in this episode, we dive into both sides of the debate. On one hand, legalization creates safety, autonomy, and opportunity—Alice Little is a prime example, building a 7-figure business in a regulated environment.

On the other hand, the illegal sex trade exposes a darker reality: exploitation, danger, and a world far removed from empowerment. So how do we reconcile these two truths?

Can we champion the women thriving in legalized systems while acknowledging the harm of underground markets? We wrestle with our own mixed feelings, challenge each other’s viewpoints, and spark a conversation that doesn’t have easy answers.

👉 Tune in for a thought-provoking, unfiltered discussion that will leave you questioning where you stand.

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She’s been called America’s most famous legal sex worker but Alice Little is much more than a headline.

Since 2015, she’s worked inside Nevada’s brothel system, built a thriving online content business, and become one of the strongest advocates for sex worker rights in the U.S.

In this Stirred Up interview, Alice opens up about:

✨ The hidden costs and challenges of working legally in Nevada

✨ Why success in the industry takes more than just showing up, it’s branding, marketing, and strategy

✨ The reality of safety inside legal brothels vs. illegal work

✨ How stigma affects banking, taxes, and everyday life

✨ Why Alice believes New Zealand’s decriminalization model could transform sex work in America From the economics of intimacy to the fight for legitimacy, this conversation is unfiltered, eye-opening, and deeply human.

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What’s the real business behind sex work, beauty standards, and appearance-driven careers?

In this episode of Stirred Up, we dive into the economics of intimacy and image, from Nevada’s legal brothels to the rise of OnlyFans, and from the billion-dollar beauty industry to the hidden “appearance premium” in sports, media, and politics.

We’ll explore:

💄The size of the U.S. sex work industry (legal vs. underground)

💄How platforms like OnlyFans changed modern sex work

💄The cost of maintaining female beauty standards (hair, skin, cosmetics)

💄Why women’s appearance drives income in professions from athletics to news media

💄The cultural history of sex work as “the world’s oldest profession”

💄This conversation is educational and analytical, focusing on history, economics, and culture.

If you’re curious about how sex work, beauty, and branding intersect in the modern economy, this episode breaks down the numbers and the narratives.

For decades, women’s health has been treated like an afterthought — from research studies that excluded women entirely, to funding gaps that left conditions like endometriosis and menopause in the dark. In this episode, we dig into the systemic blind spots that keep half the population underserved in medicine. Why are women more likely to be misdiagnosed? Why do life-saving treatments take longer to reach them? And what would healthcare look like if women were finally the default?

It’s time to stir up the conversation — because women’s health isn’t “niche.” It’s human health.

From packed arenas to prime-time TV slots, women’s sports are finally getting the spotlight—but what’s really driving the momentum, and who’s cashing in? In this episode, we dig into the dollars, data, and drama behind the surge in popularity for women’s athletics. From Caitlin Clark's record-breaking rise to the hidden economics of media deals, sponsorships, and streaming rights, we're asking: Is this a movement or a moment? And what will it take for parity in pay, coverage, and power to actually stick?

For centuries, women's economic contributions were hidden in plain sight. Starting at the textile mills of the Industrial Revolution, bridging to the quiet transformation of the American workplace.

We discuss this through the lens of 4 distinct phases structured by Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin in research describing what led women from economic dependence to independence, culminating in what she called the 'quiet revolution' of the late 20th century.

But just as women seemed poised to claim full economic equality, many women are pulling back.. taking what is being referred to as a 'power pause.' The question isn't just about how far we've come, but where we're headed next.

Are we entering a fifth phase of women's economic evolution, or are we stuck in a holding pattern? Join us as we discuss patterns that shaped women's economic destiny and explore what it will take to finally break through to true economic parity.

Listen to our reaction to the controversial new Dunkin Donuts ad.

Listen to hear an update about how Levi's Partnership with Beyonce drove crazy business growth and some updates with Good American's choice to go full court press retail. Then stay tuned for our FIRST EVER episode released last year. 

Getting back to Starbucks.. 30% reduction in menu items.. Return to office for corporate staff.. 1000 employees cut... What's the result? Take a listen and find out.