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Highlighting body positivity, BAFA is an empowering space, particularly for plus size women of color, for self love, self care, self motivation and all the other self building up ish you can think of. I want plus size women to be visually accepted and seen as more than a fetish or spectacle. We are…

Belle Janel

  • Jun 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 13 EPISODES


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A Black Liberation Tale with SisterCousin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 72:36


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.

Y'all Don't Like Fat Bodies. So Collect Your Things and Go

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 23:16


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!

Oh, We Fat AND Quarantined?! Chile...

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 21:40


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!

A Lady of The Night feat. @LoveLizaAshe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 46:33


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

Yo Whole House Smell Like Chicken

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 33:48


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

I'm Fat But I'm Strong feat. @OompaFupaLoompa

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 45:41


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

Uhhh, No. I’m Happy Fat!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 38:28


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* For A Moment of Gratitude

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 14:30


*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.

Why Are You So Bothered?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 27:30


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

You Are Not Your Anxieties

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 29:04


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.

I Can Pull a Ni**a...or 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 32:43


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

oh, it's nooo shade to the skinny bishes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 16:54


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

BAFA is Here!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 10:57


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

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