TikTok's Kat Stickler dives into her trials & tribulations that led to professional/personal success

This week, Jason is joined by entrepreneur, social media sensation who is known for her infectious energy, relatable humor and candid storytelling, Kat Stickler!
Over the past few years, Kat has grown her social media following to over 12 million strong by storytelling her life as she seamlessly juggled parenthood and her career. Kat’s ability to relate to her followers by sharing her experiences going through divorce, co-parenting and the intricacies of motherhood through comedy makes her one of TikTok’s most popular personalities in today’s world. In addition to her thriving social media presence, Kat has partnered with major brands such as Olay, HGTV, T-Mobile, Amazon and more. More recently, Kat has added entrepreneur to her resume by becoming the proud co-owner of a retail beverage brand Stir natural water enhancers.
Kat gives insight to how nerves are a good thing, how she shifted from ambitions of becoming a doctor and working in a research job at a VA hospital to considering becoming a lawyer after the birth of MK, how she struggled with PPD and adapting to life with a newborn in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, why she believes she went viral, how the divorce impacted brand deals, and her relationship with money. Kat also reveals how she started working with her manager, what she needed to do in order to make it work and how she planned it out on a cardboard box, her agent explaining why she decided to work with her, her insight to content creation, one of her biggest viral videos, and the good and bad that resulted from it. What book motivated her to join TikTok? What were the first times she felt like she made it? What fulfills her? Which makes more money, the creator fund or ad deals?
Kat reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can’t afford to miss!
Host: Jason Tartick
Co-Host: David Arduin
Audio: John Gurney
Video: Marc Colcer
Guests: Kat Stickler
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[@Brandimom]

You could feel/see the nervous, crushing energy between the two right away! Jason tossing in the “he would submit himself” and how each of them were nervous to even look at each other throughout the interview. ❤

[@wendiwilliams422]

Well, that chemistry was absolutely electric! I can tell how much you are into this woman by the amount of obvious editing that went on! Loved this! Go for it, you two!

[@ElisabetTX]

Jason’s smile from the get go ❤

[@monicakress7214]

First of all I LOVED getting to know this side of Kat. I’ve been following her since 2020 on TikTok and have always found her to be genuine and hilarious. But the chemistry!!!! Wow!! I hope if the rumours are true, that they work out because I love Jason and they seem like they would be a great fit ❤

[@lenaelesiow6517]

Kat, the respect I have for you has grown even further after watching this episode. Obviously, you've shown a lot of vulnerability in your TikToks over the years, but there's also plenty of humor and playfulness, and entertainment. But how you showed up in this interview, with so much humility and honesty and realness was so refreshing to see. Both are beautiful, both are entertaining, both are intelligent...but this version of you wasn't performative. And I imagine that being an entertainer might come with an added pressure to be "on" all the time. So I deeply respect and admire the version of you we got to experience in this interview. I loved your honesty and your authenticity!

[@melissas201]

There must have been a lot of conversation. I’ve never seen so many cut/spliced videos in an edit on this podcast before. Skipping every 5 min or less. Lol That Chemistry must have been electric. Like sitting at a restaurant all night talking perhaps. “I’M not flirting with you. Am I turning red?” 😅 The cutest!

[@ktpecker]

So many cuts, I thought I was tripping out 😂

[@melissas201]

😂 IKR. Lol

[@Roxyfull_]

Feels like when I couldn’t face my crush in person by myself so I had to ask my bff to come along. Love that you asked for back up Jason! Own it! We’re here for the vulnerability! :)

[@pchygrl17]

Would love to see Kat’s manager Alice as a guest!!!

[@cbhere]

Jason looks so " IN-LOVE" with her.... GIDDY and a blissful smile.......I sense a Marriage may happen!

[@KetogenicGirl]

Clicked on this bc I heard they are dating 😂

[@hebelu959]

Same 😂

[@elizabethreyes3599]

Same!!!!

[@serenatillman]

Same 😂😂

[@daniella4203]

Same😂😂😂

[@nataliesulaiman7119]

Same! 😂

[@tamaramerriphotography]

Can't wait for this audio to be reused in the future when Jason says "I love Kat Stickler. I am engaged to Kat Stickler." lol

[@Emseeaye]

I feel like it was an interesting use of words, like normally people would say I’m “engaged with,” not “engaged to.” 😂so I definitely paused to overthink that for a second hahah. If the rumors are true, hope they’re enjoying their time :)

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

Why so much editing on her?? So many cuts.

[@haleighrhaea]

I'm going to be real and answer some of the questions Jason was asking around the 10-15 minute mark: *I* personally found out who Kat was during covid because a video went viral of her ex telling her she could have been nicer, and she responded with everything she had done that day. There's no way for me to know if that was their first video or not, but that video invited me, personally, into their journey. I then saw more videos of her and her ex and thought they made up a cute family! What kept me around was watching her grow personally, and being unapologetically honest about it online. I have many friends who are single parents. Some advice Kat gave in regards to divorce/breaking up sticks with me to this day: "That is not the same person you entered into the relationship with. They are not going to enter the divorce with all of your best interests at heart." (Or something along those lines)-- this advice has helped some of my friends process their lives.

[@kathyphillips5630]

Have always loved Kat and have always loved Jason …. Together…wow electric 💥

[@mandimccullick65]

I’m obsessed with this episode and have a whole new respect for Kat after hearing her actual story. What makes me dislike this show/podcast all together is how rushed all of Jason’s conversations feel. I could probably listen to her talk for a couple hours, same with some previous guests. I quit listening 6-8 months ago, because it lost interest anticipating a weekly episode that doesn’t even cover all the things I would love to hear from these guests. So my feedback would be to make it more of a conversation and stop cutting and editing so much to get it down to the probably required timeframe (if possible). Of course that could lose a larger amount of your audience, but that’s my feedback 🤪

[@prettypolishes]

I really love seeing this side of Kat. So intelligent and genuine! Go Kat Go!!!

[@themillennialveterans]

Kat! Thank you for talking about the research on veterans and for being a part of it. It means so much that you talked about it and shared your passion!

[@87Mtrujillo]

“Are you flirting with me?” “Are you turning red?” ❤

[@TheSingleManPodcast]

As a single man just starting out in content creation to inspire other single men, this was interesting to see to hear how Kat got things off the ground with her content!

[@anns8395]

Love her so much after this episode. She’s so chill and also what a great soft launch guys 😉

[@jackieannfitzpatrick8991]

Ohhhhh immediatelyyyyy presses play! ❤

[@catherinevanommeren]

Happy for Jason❤Kat.

[@jennifergravitt7872]

Finally!!! Literally been waiting for this! 😍

[@kim44133]

Jason just makes me swoon❤

[@DanielaPrimus]

Omg I love her 😭😭😭 and I love Jason. Rooting for this relationship ❤

[@itsessieeff]

You two have great chemistry!

[@bogbrither]

If you just hear it it isnt choppy but if watching it's very obvious

[@laubeau]

Their chemistry is undeniable

[@Scr4p_un1t3d]

Came for the chemistry! 🔥🔥🔥

[@sleejfish7816]

Kat is beautiful Jason deserves the best…no more drama Happy for him ❤

[@elizabethreyes3599]

The chemistry !!!!

[@NicoleFicken]

Favorite episode I love Kat! 🫶🏼

[@CarlyDeKenipp]

i love her.. she's so relatable and normal. UGH wish she became the bachelorette.

[@momoats]

First of all... Jase hasn't had a co-host for any of the other episodes. Anyway... love it for them ❤

[@selenadonker]

Flirting is the next level between these two 😏

[@MindfulMya]

Well everyone else in the room seeing them flirt and connect. Lol 😂 I’m happy for them. I hope it works out.

[@r6095o]

Finally this episode is out... Happy for Jason - they seem to be similar and on the same page in life! And I love that she has a fantastic manager and likely dont expect Jason to be the fulltime therapist. I like em!

[@beccahearn4905]

Okay obsessed with yall!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brieanatjaden7402]

I was hoping for a hard launch, but ill take it lol ❤ so genuine Kat!!

[@ashleighharvey1997]

They are GOALLSSS

[@TheSimplyDone]

Yes Jason. Yes!!!!

[@jessicadickinson7508]

Would have loved an hour more of this episode! Love you guys!!!

[@NatashaFitnessYogaPilates]

The sparks are flying everywhere.

[@baileyprill]

Anyone else feel like the questions Jason asked Kat, she didn’t really answer the question? Idk if it’s the editing but I found myself ALOT, like is she answering the question? Just confused 🤷‍♀️

[@meganndaniell11]

claps claps claps. Lovely episode! always much to learn. thank you all!

[@KayJewelers]

♥ you more Kat!

[@Leaniebean_]

About flipping time! How dare you make us wait months 😅

[@LauraHiedl]

I literally love her 😂❤

[@maddyp7978]

Loved this episode

[@adreeanna_5885]

Recorded in February?! Or did I hear wrong? Anyway, finally. Can’t wait for the update.

[@malloryrenee9785]

I really like Kat. She is so gorgeous and funny and she seems really nice.

[@axlovesxyou]

Okay, these two are so cute!

[@mommaof3.8454]

Love them together

[@dastepp100]

Holy moly! This was amazing. First of all Kat, you ARE SPECIAL. If it was easy, everyone would do it. The way Jason and Alison boosted you up was so lovely to see and hear. Been a fan of you both and exploding that yall are saying. I love it soooo much

[@lydiawhite322]

Fascinating! Didn't know who Kat was because I'm too old for tic-toc but what a lovely person and I hope the rumors are true about you two;)

[@_Sunday_Morning]

I am cheesing so much! They have great chemistry ❤

[@DanielaPrimus]

Same!!! I’m invested

[@aileenfarrell8653]

I love them as a couple ♥️

[@ejperez391]

Just here because of Kat ❤

[@butterflygirl186]

Awesome interview. ❤

[@jayasmith2096]

Jason looks so smitten right off the top 😍

[@kayki3]

Okay but he’s like totally into her.. it’s obvious 🙈 I get it bro. She’s beautiful and funny

[@dastepp100]

I love each of them separately. I’m Sooooo excited at the thought of them dating. What a great match. This is end game. Like Travis and Taylor I can feel it lol

[@karahicks8284]

Jason seems obsessed with her I love it

[@buddysteele7624]

every question from Jason is: “What year did this happen??” why is the year so important on every little detail haha

[@bethanysamson]

What’s the book title Kat says at 34:57 ?

[@vegasdice3639]

More jump cuts than NBA highlights!! Good lord y'all... as an editor, tell your editor I feel his pain.

[@chrisprincis7653]

Great interview and love Kat…Manager is hot, interview her next.

[@minimalist1234]

Jason is in love

[@mirandal684]

omg i love them!

[@nicholecampbell6577]

Did they start dating after this or were they already dating on the DL? I really love them together!!!!!

[@deborahmurphy8807]

Insecurity is a genuine sadness...

[@alim7688]

I ship them

[@Zucch23]

oh shit. We out here

[@AlyviaGranillo]

Get Alex and Jon on 😂

[@RO-jc6tb]

The way I clicked so fast

[@DN-nm4rl]

She looks like Cameron Diaz to me. As a mother, to ask if she can cuss, made me think, "Well are you ok with your daughter viewing this someday?" I would not be ok with that.

[@wakanda6754]

She looks like Kaitlyn Bristowe...

[@cheriereuther7037]

Let's go! 💲👍

[@maggiebar77]

Wanted to like this but the episode is so choppy it's hard to watch

[@joanberry235]

I agree, who is the editor?

[@angelaamber]

​@@joanberry235 100% agree. It was annoying af

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

So choppy!!

[@traveltheworldwithjoy]

These jumpcuts are very weird and distracting.

[@buddysteele7624]

The main guy just needs to find a way to ask questions faster

[@Maroon5Lover15]

Lil flirty moment 5:58 😏

[@kathyphillips5630]

Was that a soft launch? I think it was!!!

[@srbaruchi]

Bradley Cooper's younger brother seems to be doing well.

[@BurkstonLodgeCEO]

Ngl, Jason’s intro for Kat- I mean, he may as well have been introducing Kaitlyn… they’re resume is almost identical 😳

[@adreeanna_5885]

Not at all! This woman is highly educated.

[@DN-nm4rl]

​@@adreeanna_5885what education does she have? Many people start out in pre-med and don't make it.

[@karak9184]

SO.MUCH.EDITING! 😳 what the heck?

[@angelaamber]

Right? I couldn't even watch the whole thing. She seemed kinda awkward, short answers, & lowkey kinda came off rude. Super weird

[@malloryvaleri9685]

"I might submit myself"

[@Clovaco]

Are they gonna admit their relationship yet?

[@ngd7]

😍😍😍

[@sleejfish7816]

Jason is a hunk

[@StephanieRuby09]

But why does she keep looking at the camera?

[@ashleyg4484]

The duo! But the cuts are atrocious. Leave it more natural.

[@ashleyg4484]

Literally every time you edit and cut, you clip to a new convo. It’s terrible.

[@Lizaw4022]

Who is this? And what does she have to do with the bachelor?

[@SueD.-rx7jl]

Jason’s podcast is about careers and money. He has interviewed a variety of people, not just people from The Bachelor.

[@heatherazar3973]

This is not a bachelor podcast

[@Lizaw4022]

@@heatherazar3973 but I’m asking because I always see her around bachelor people. Who is she?

[@tatumward13]

Yikes 😬

[@nancylam7939]

These people blow each others ego up just to fall

[@scg2247]

I don’t see it honestly. She is so cringe for him and seems like a mess.

[@seven92023]

Jason hasn't learned from his mistake being with Kaitlyn. This new girlfriend is huge L and downgrade.

[@user-gs5zh3zl6e]

Just stop!

[@catherinevanommeren]

Awh always needs to be a jelly in the water.

[@seven92023]

@@user-gs5zh3zl6e can't stop telling the truth

[@DanielaPrimus]

What a 🤮 comment

[@nancylam7939]

You attract who u are

[@alyssad7019]

OH HOW I RAN HERE AFTER WORK!!!! 🩷🩷