Sunday Nice Things: The Messy Parts with Katie Sturino
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Show Notes
While social media feeds overflow with polished success stories, a new podcast is asking: what if the biggest career breakthroughs come from the moments we’re least likely to share? The Messy Parts cuts through the highlight reel to explore the raw, unfiltered reality behind achievement.
Host Maryam Banikarim, a powerhouse executive with 20+ years in the C-Suite at Nextdoor, Hyatt, NBC Universal, and Univision, created the show after growing tired of the facade. “I’ve been 'successful’ by most measures, and it’s messy as hell,” says Banikarim. “There are days even the people who 'have it all’ can barely get out of bed. We want listeners to know they’re not losing their minds alone.”
The premiere episode features Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe, discussing building a self-funded brand, the real struggles behind Instagram gloss, and how “letting the messy parts hang out” became her superpower.
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