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Katie Sturino: From Starting in a Garage to Running an 8-Figure Body Care Brand

High Stakes Growth··18 August 2026·29 min

About this episode

Katie Sturino is the founder and CEO of Megababe, the body-care brand behind Thigh Rescue, its signature anti-chafe stick, plus deodorants, sweat powders, cooling products, and more.Expect to hear about: – Launching while Divorcing: Why she decided to launch Megababe during a difficult personal time. – The Today Show Sellout: How a man-on-the-street TV segment sold out 20,000 units in a few weeks. – Five Years, Zero Ads: How Megababe grew through PR, organic social, and retail before spending a dollar on paid. – Buses and Low-Fi TV: Why she leaned into NYC buses and deliberately low-fi network TV spots. – Ready to Sell: How a strategic partner could scale Megababe and take the brand to the next level.Find Katie on:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-sturino-10b62023/