B-A-F-A

Episode 12: Belle Janel talks with her cousin about the current state of the black community. We discuss the layers in which make up the black community. How this impacts us, our families, our careers, and beyond.

Episode 11: This episode BelleJanel talks about what she's done to combat her emotions, during the quarantine. We talk about the Lizzo vs Jill Scott comparison. Individualistic is a word. Enjoy!

Episode 10: This episode BelleJanel talks about being away (AGAIN) and back for a new episode. We talk a little about Covid-19 and what that looks like for her and many of us. We get into a conversation about what it means to be fat, while quarantined. Our 1 year anniversary was recently (April 16th), so we give thanks and appreciation for that. Enjoy!

Episode 9: This episode BelleJanel talks to our previous #FatAssBaddieofTheWeek Liza Ashe. We talk about her brand @GoodCurvy and how she got things started. We go a little deep and talk about her upbringing and navigating life as a plus size model. Enjoy! Follow Liza Ashe by clicking the links below: instagram.com/goodcurvy?igshid=yg5u1pu17q5e instagram.com/lovelizaashe?igshid=f2xlb2d5fni5

Episode 8: BelleJanel is BYKE! Where have I been? Why was I gone? We talk about that. We talk about @Lizzo and the delivery driver allegedly stealing her food. And SO much more about fat people and our liberty to be fat in this time. This week's Fat Ass Baddie of the Week: @chaantellie Find her on IG here: https://instagram.com/chaantellie?igshid=14el3beo7dfdk

Episode 7: BelleJanel interviews @OompaFupaLoompa about her experience as a weight lifting enthusiastic. Yes, a fat girl that lifts. Get into it! Follow her on IG here: https://instagram.com/oompafupaloompa?igshid=i33c7idk5jcb Again, my apologies for the overlapping in our speaking. It is due to the recording. I was not intentionally over talking her :) This week's Fat Ass Baddie of the Week: @lovelizaashe from @goodcurvy. Find her on IG here: https://instagram.com/goodcurvy?igshid=yg5u1pu17q5e https://instagram.com/lovelizaashe?igshid=f2xlb2d5fni5 You Have The Right to Remain Fat: https://www.amazon.com/You-Have-Right-Remain-Fat/dp/1936932318

Episode 6: BAFA is bizack from a mini hiatus. BelleJanel talks about why she’s been away. We introduce new segments: FatAss Baddie of the Week, Fat Facts and FatAssery! Lizzo is killing it, so we talk about how amazing she is. We share some points from an article on vice (link below) and we talk about Fatphobia. Special guest next week, find her on IG @OompaFupaLoompa Vice Article: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mb4e7n/how-to-treat-fat-people-ally-fatphobia

*Special Episode* Belle Janel announces the Podcast’s submission to Apple Podcasts and thanks the listeners for subscribing. We also talk about why there was hesitation to share the podcast on Facebook.

Episode 5: Belle Janel talks about fat bodies being seen as unacceptable in certain spaces. How important it is to dispel these societal norms, that certain things are unacceptable for plus size bodies. The Visibly Plus Size hashtag was started by this beautiful queen, Alex Larosa. Her profile is linked below: https://instagram.com/missalexlarosa?igshid=1vrsh62whbahi

Episode 4: Belle Janel gets a little personal and talks anxiety. What anxiety looks like for her and how it can play a role in her relationships. We also talk about being non judgmental of yourself and embracing not just what's on the outside, but what's on the inside as well.

Episode 3: Belle Janel introduces the INTRO AND OUTRO songs! We have our first guest, Rhonda. They discuss what being healthy at any size looks like; from Rhonda's perspective, who has experienced being plus size throughout her pregnancies and now being a smaller size. Please excuse all the extra noise lol. We were moving the mic around a little, (anxious to hear the intro music) I was playing with my watch, people were texting me. I wasn't completely prepared like I should have been this episode. S/O to the music producer, Lehman. Follow him on IG here: https://instagram.com/real_lehmangray?igshid=cd0z4fbh1xgd

Episode 2: Talking about why I’m probably going to always be fat

Episode 1: BAFA, Quick Facts about the host, Belle Janel and the purpose of this show. Also, lots of "I can't believe I'm doing this" moments lmao. Highlighting body positivity, particularly for plus size women of color. A space for self love, self care, self motivation and determination & all the other self building up ish you can think of. @KevOnStage video https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfDjgKnThC/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=jxy4n3i6wd8w Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/baddass_fatass?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=ltsszq83sfxq