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Send us a textEpisode 118 is here!! It's been so much going on!! I had to connect with a Libra for this one..to balance it all out. I got Actor/ Plus size model Liris on this episode with me and we get into the trending topics!! #Pickupthephone as we chat about celeb news, & trending topics!! Liris is going to break down #Libra women & love! Bcos whewww the Libra women have been libra'ing on social media!   As  per the usual you will be thoroughly entertained!  Be sure to check out this episode!ep 118 now available for you listening pleasure! Enjoy! ————Remember to subscribe, download, leave a comment, rate this podcast and SHARE. xo- Candi HussleEngineered by Justin Location: Patchwerk Studio Atlanta, GA Follow On Social MediaInstagram: @DopeChickWithAmbitionPersonal Instagram: @CandiHussleTwitter: @CandiHussle #lizzo #ozempic #jasminbrown #Camnewton #Diddy #Beyonce #Grammys #liriscross

From global runways to video games, plus-size supermodel Liris Crosse has helped move the needle of fashion and has her sights set on teaching everyone how to make the world their runway. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Crosse has been modeling for more than a decade and has seen both the highs-and-lows of the fashion industry. Starting her career right after graduating high school, Crosse says, “I was enrolled to get started in college but something in my spirit told me to move to New York. I asked my father to give me a chance to pursue my dreams –and he did– and I've never looked back.” Having been honored by several industry organizations including Full Figured Fashion Week and the Fashion Awards MD, as ‘Model of the Year' for her outstanding achievements, Crosse offers advice for those who want to make it in the industry or simply win at life, “I just released my first book, Make The World Your Runway, where I teach modeling and life coaching principles that I use to prepare for the runway– expanded upon for everyone to use for the runways of their life! You have to be resilient, stick to your guns and believe in yourself,” she says. To View The Episode- https://youtu.be/91R1ppCjZJc #whoknewinthemoment #Model #RunwayModel

Author & style expert George Brescia and author, actress and model Liris Crosse recap the fashions from Monday night's Met Gala.Then, actress Yara Shahidi discusses “Peter Pan and Wendy,” which debuts on Disney+.Plus, stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan drops into Sherri's “Laugh Lounge.”

Sherri kicks off the week with her hilarious take on the trending stories and celebrity stylist George Brescia and fashion model Liris Crosse recap the hottest looks from the Oscars! Then, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York opens up about her experience as a royal and discusses her second novel, “A Most Intriguing Lady.” Plus, Grandbaby Cake founder Jocelyn Delk Adams is here to show Sherri some of her favorite sweets!

Liris Crosse makes the world her runway by making her dreams come true through hard work, tenacity and courage. At the age of 18, she hit the streets of NYC looking for a way to pursue her modeling career. Working three jobs, Liris did not wait for things to happen, rather, she made them happen for herself. Today, Liris is one of the Maggie Sottero models, winner of Project Runway, motivational speaker and author. One of the biggest takeaways is that everyone needs to own their own beauty and make their dreams come true.This Team Peri podcast is sponsored by the Broken-Hearted Blockbuster podcast. Created by Jill Collister, Broken-Hearted Blockbuster is a broken-hearted movie review comedy podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join Bryan Beckley the author of the new book A Time to Heal: Stories of Hope & Inspiration live in The Locher Room live on Friday, February 19th at 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST. The book covers a wide variety of topics including: mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, the loss of a parent, representation, activism, addiction, spirituality, the healing power of the arts, the importance of having mentors and so much more. Bryan will share his personal reasons for writing this book.Joining Bryan are Liris Crosse (actress, model), David A. Gregory (Ford, One Life to Live), Abigail Hawk (Abigail, Blue Bloods), Jeff Lima (Leon, Chicago Fire) , Jordi Vilasuso (Rey, The Young and the Restless), Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon, General Hospital) and pop-singer Wils. Each one of these men and women are featured in Bryan's book and they will share their personal stories with all of you.

This week, we are very excited to present our guest and specialist, Liris Crosse - Author of

Sherilyn Bennett, is the CEO of Camden Lane Creative Agency, a full-service corporate design and branding agency. With over 20 years in the creative industry in both the news and advertising arena, her clientele includes Billboard / Grammy nominated and Dove award-winning gospel artist, Jekalyn Carr, Project Runway Model Winner, Liris Crosse, African Miranda from Bravo TV, Food Network's Chopped Champion Shacafrica Simmons and Stellar-Award winning gospel artist Beverly Crawford along with an array of corporate clients. Camden Lane is a haven for female entrepreneurs as they make up over 90% of its clientele. To that end, Camden Lanes annual event, LEAP GIRL, LEAP! empowers female entrepreneurs to take their faith into the market place. An ordained minister, Sherilyn Bennett is pegged an advocate for Female Entrepreneurs. Sherilyn is an accomplished and sought-after national speaker, award-winning graphic designer and brand strategist who is taking the marketplace by storm. She is the celebrated author of “It's Time for a Village Meeting: Awakening Moms, Reclaiming Our Girls” and the soon-to-be-released book, “Pink Slip: A Faith Leap Into Entrepreneurship”! Bennett's cross-country travels have inspired countless women to unapologetically live their faith out loud! She believes that women were created with everything they need to walk in their purpose and works hand in hand to many of them accomplish as either attendee of her conference or as a client. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest host (Liris Crosse) talks Tyra vs. Naomi and teaches us the art of "smyzing"

This week we were joined by the beautiful (inside and out) model, author, actress, and activist Liris Crosse. We chatted to Liris about her book ‘Make the World Your Runway', her campaign for diversity in the modelling and fashion industry, and how her faith influences the way she experiences her emotions. Thank you, Liris, for such an inspiring conversation!You can find Liris on Instagram @lirisc here and order her book ‘Make the World Your Runway: Top Model Secrets for Everyday Confidence and Success' on Amazon.Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gettingpersonalpodcast and @daphnebugler96 and @hobbsimaOur gorgeous episode illustration of Liris is by Lauren Cowl. You can find her @laurencowl.designsIf you enjoyed our episode, we'd love it if you'd like, subscribe and leave us a review.See you next week!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/getting-personal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of “Vitamin D,” Dawn talks to model, actress, author, and motivational speaker, Liris Crosse about her new book, "Make The World Your Runway" and her journey to becoming known as the "Naomi Campbell of plus-sized modeling." Liris talks how she showed up where people didn’t think she could, from helping to put plus-size models on the map, to helping diversify the industry. Dawn and Liris talk the rigors of breaking into the modeling industry, the importance speaking life and just doing it. As Liris says, “we have to do what we can in the natural before God puts his super on it”.  You can follow Liris on Twitter and Instagram at @LIRISC, as well as, at her website LIRISC.com. Follow Dawn Dai: Instagram: @DawnDaiSpeaks Twitter: @DawnDaiSpeaks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

On this episode Katie revisits diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry and plus size community as a whole. To cover this, she speaks with Kellie Brown, founder of And I Get Dressed, and model and author Liris Crosse. You can follow Kellie at @itsmekellieb You can follow Liris at @lirisc You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Support the Models For Change Model Diversity pledge here Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod. You can also DM Katie at @katiesturino, or email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com.

Liris Crosse, dubbed “The “Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” is a model/actress and pioneer in the fashion industry for full-figured and African American women pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion! She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan to Vibe as well as been featured in store campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris was named one of the “Top Ten Plus Models” in the industry by Vibe Vixen Magazine, the Huffington Post’s “Top Ten Most Popular Plus Models” and Dose.com named her one of the “Top 20 Models Destroying Traditional Beauty Standards”! Liris also made her mark in the video vixen market hailed one of the Eye Candy Models of the decade by XXL Magazine.  In 2013 in her home state of Maryland, Liris was presented with the Plus Print Model of the Year Award at the Fashion Awards MD as well as the Fashion 500 Award from The Block Association. The following year, she graced the first Black issue of Plus Model Magazine. Liris sashayed the runway for New York’s Full Figured Fashion Week and took her runway reign to British Plus Size FashionWeekend in the UK and Plus Size Fashion Days in Germany. Her popularity there led to being selected as the cover model for Daily Venus Diva, Plus Model and Volup2 magazines. It was that same year Liris launched her Life of a Working Model Boot Camp which offers numerous classes toprovide new generation of models with tips and strategies on how to break into the fashion industry and maintain and improve their craft. It has been successful series that has assisted women in signingwith major agencies, modeling in high-level runway shows and gaining self-confidence and direction.  In addition to modeling, Liris has added several acting credits to her long resume. She appeared in the films “The Best Man”, “Baby Boy” and on television series “The Wire” and Law & Order SVU.In 2015, Liris became the first Black model to race the Goddess Lingerie campaign. That same year, she was one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New York Fashion Week. That honor was followed by being chosen as one of the models for the show’s first season to include plus size models for the weekly competition premiering in August 2017. In November 2017, Liris was named one of the two model winners of Project Runway to be featured in Marie Claire magazine, a first for plus models. This year Liris was named the Model Of The Year at the 2019 Full Figured Industry Awards and an Women of Power & Transformation award honoree. She is currently the curvy ambassador for mega bridal retailer, Maggie Sottero Designs, breaking size and racial standards in that market. Liris became the first plus model to walk Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week with them!In 2016, Liris discovered a new gift in motivational speaking. She served as the feature speaker at the Flawless Conference in Washington, DC and the Softer Side Seminars in Pittsburgh. In 2017 she added a new cities to her Life of a Working Model Boot Camp tour(Huntsville, Baltimore, St Louis),was named Full-Figured Fashion Week’s Model of the Year and was a featured guest on the Steve Harvey talk show discussing curvy confidence and spreading it to 15 women who she helped inspire tolove themselves. She has since keynoted at Harvard University for AOCC, Princeton University for AtThe Well Conference and spoke twice at EssenceFest this summer in New Orleans for the EssenceBeauty Carnival & Essence Fashion House.Liris is the embodiment of her motto, “If you can think it, you can do it”. She’s proven that anyone canmake their dreams come true and is passionate about encouraging and motivating others to do so. As her career continues to move forward whether through modeling, acting or mentoring, Liris Crosse isdefinitely one to watch! She is signed to Dorothy Combs Models in Miami & IMM Models in the UK.

Maui Bigelow discovered the power of her digital voice in 2008 — when Facebook and  Twitter ran the social media streets and Instagram was not even thought about. Now, a media juggernaut and respected voice in numerous communities, Maui’s mission is pretty simple – to create a path for women to emerge and thrive boldly, deliberately, and unapologetically.Curator of PHAT Girl Fresh, a platform that blends feminism with social, fashion, and beauty culture, the Albany State alum is known for bringing progressive, authentic conversations with southern charm, like only she can. She draws hundreds of thousands of yearly readers through her experiences in healing and personal transformations, social change work, and plus style and beauty.She has loaned her voice to numerous platforms, including MadameNoire, HelloBeautiful, and Fashionista and she has been featured in Associated Press, Buzzfeed, Yahoo, Ebony, and Seventeen Magazine, just to name a few. Maui is creator and producer of Life Styled, an annual tribute event that honors and celebrates notable female trailblazers in fashion, entertainment, activism, and empowerment. Past honorees include Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement, and Project Runway’s model competition winner, Liris Crosse. Maui has also collaborated with many brands including Lane Bryant, Eloquii, L’Oreal, Mailchimp, Mazda, and Carol’s Daughter, amongst many more. A recognized global style authority, mentor, and boss, Maui routinely travels nationally as a motivational speaker and panelist at events, colleges, corporations, institutions, and a wide range of communities.

Transcript available here.Have y'all heard of the body positivity movement? There's a lot of (racialized) history behind the movement and we break it down in this episode.Resource List:What is Body Positivity, Essence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xMvkdBcnPgStephanie Yeboah's work - https://www.nerdabouttown.com/abouWear Your Voice Mag #BodyPositivityinColour - https://wearyourvoicemag.com/category/body-politics/bopoincolor/Liris Crosse's work - http://www.lirisc.com/A list of Black women in the Body Positivity movement you can give your dollars to - https://thebodypositive.org/these-black-be-body-positive-leaders-are-changing-the-game/I Weigh with Jameela Jamil (podcast) with Roxane Gay - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/roxane-gay/id1498855031?i=1000473940165 I Weigh with Jameela Jamil (podcast) with ALOK  -  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alok/id1498855031?i=1000477661706 I Weigh with Jameela Jamil (podcast) with Nicole Byer - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nicole-byer/id1498855031?i=1000478636386 Sonalee “The Fat Sex Therapist” - https://www.instagram.com/thefatsextherapist/ Book (French) “On ne naît pas grosse” by Gabrielle Deydier - https://www.renaud-bray.com/Livres_Produit.aspx?id=2295900&def=On+ne+na%c3%aet+pas+grosse%2cDEYDIER%2c+GABRIELLE%2c9791096906031Do The Kids Know? is a series of conversations between friends, Prakash and Kristen, where we challenge our understanding of contemporary media, popular culture, and what it means to live as racialized millennials in KKKanada (That's Canada spelled with three K's) Our goal for this series is to have frank discussions about the stories and nuances missed by sensationalist media as well as to uncover the ways in which white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism is shaping our movements and behaviours. Keep tuning in to be a part of the conversation… don't be a kid who doesn't know!Find us: @dothekidsknowEmail us: dothekidsknow@gmail.comSupport us: https://patreon.com/dothekidsknowArtwork by Daniela Silva (https://instagram.com/danielasilvatrujillo)Music by Steve Travale (https://stevetravale.com)Until next time. Stay in the know~!Support the show (http://patreon.com/dothekidsknow)

On this weeks episode, Taylor interviews 'Project Runway' Season 16 model winners, @Lirisc and @JazzmineCarthon, to talk about what it's like being a black woman in the world of fashion, and why the @modelsforchangenow movement needs to be seen, heard, and supported.   Produced By Dear Media

Liris Crosse, dubbed “The “Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” is a model/actress and trailblazer in the fashion industry for full-figured and African American women pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion! In 2015, Liris was one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New York Fashion Week. That honor was followed by being chosen as one of the models for the show’s first season to include plus size models for the weekly competition premiering in August 2017. Liris was also named one of the two model winners of Project Runway to be featured in Marie Claire magazine, a first for plus models. You’ve also seen her in American Vogue, Essence to British Cosmopolitan. Find out what challenges she’s faced, how’s she’s using her platform to help others and what her attitude is on and off the runway. Liris’ Website: http://www.lirisc.com/ Liris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LirisC

Our very special guest for today's show is Liris Crosse. In this episode we talk about her humble beginnings, her keys to success and longevity in a very tough business, and what it really takes to walk the runway.Liris was one of the signature curvy models for the promo commercial for BET/Centric's new show “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell”. She was also one of a few models selected to walk the runway for reality TV competition, Project Runway’s, first ever plus size collection at New YorkFashion Week.She also became the first Black model to grace the Goddess Lingerie campaignin 2015.She is also, and rightfully so, the Season 16 Break Out Star and WINNER of Project Runway! We are honored to have her. Oh, and is she returning or not???? Join in to find out!www.lirrisc.com

Liris Cross is a Actress, Model & Author of book called Make The World Your Runway. We discuss awareness of plus size models and her being one of the 1st winners of the tv show called Project Runway.  you can buy the book with the link below.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Make-World-Your-Runway-Confidence/dp/0997699728

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes supermodel, actress and author Liris Crosse to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her amazing career, what it's been like to walk in her purpose and to encourage others to do the same. The two also discuss key points from her inspiring book MAKE THE WORLD YOUR RUNWAY. Get your copy of MAKE THE WORLD YOUR RUNWAY on Amazon here. 

Project Runway model Liris Crosse comes by Sofitel New York to chat with me about: Meeting Tim Gunn Working on Project Runway Family and her coming-of-age story Being homeless Family and mental illness Reading library books Breaking into the modeling business Networking Uncomfy shoes Style secrets and tips Signing with Wilhelmina modeling agency Behind-the-scenes truths about modeling Working with an agent Being judged by her size, her race, her hair, her eyes and how sexy she is.   Extra! See Liris share lessons she learned from Tim Gunn, style tips + more in this 3-minute bonus VIDEO! youtube.com/reallyfamous # Pick up Liris's book, Make the World Your Runway: Amazon.com # Big thanks to Sofitel New York, where we recorded this episode! Visiting New York? Book a room at Sofitel. # NEW! ... MERCH! I now have Really Famous MERCH! What?!?!? Get a bandana for your dog. Get a tee for you. Get a baseball cap for your dad. Get it Aug. 17-21 and get 15% off with the code SUMMERLOVIN Go to shop.spreadshirt.com/really-famous #  Join my (FREE!) SPECIAL INSIDERS GROUP. https://reallyfamouspodcast.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f61df6c5ebb2b3fad24db6558&id=47e8c674d1 # LET'S BE FRIENDS! Connect with me on: Instagram:  @reallyfamouspodcast https://www.instagram.com/reallyfamouspodcast/ Twitter: @kara1to1 https://twitter.com/kara1to1 Facebook:   @karamayerrobinson https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson YouTube:   Really Famous https://www.youtube.com/ReallyFamous   # Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson. Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons  

Join Life Coach Janet Zipper and Renowned Hypnotherapist Gale Glassner ACH, as they interview Unstoppable 11 yr. old #girlpreneur Celai West. She is a Runway Model, Producer, Actress, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur who Embraces Her Culture & Confidence. She is Closing Out NYFW. Among Global SuperModels, Celai West offers an innate talent from her instinctual catwalk, poses, magnetic personality, and playful charisma since the single digits. She is the epitome of “Big Hair, Don’t Care!” Her look, courage, vibe, and talent are immeasurable, truly inspiring to kids and adults alike. Celai is the youngest show producer (Runway Coordinator), featured at both Los Angeles and New York Fashion Week, wearing Ydamys Simo. She founded a T-shirt company called, The Chatty Chick. She is producing her first NYFW show in September 2019 . Celai is a Hair Texture activist who aims to help change the negative views of Afro hair. Celai is the Face of World Afro Day and will be in the UK to help lead the Big Hair Assembly in September. Celai is also an Environmentalist who has teamed up with “Trees for Change” to plant a tree with every tree purchase. Additionally, she is a Runway Coach, recently teamed up with Liris Crosse and the casting director of Project Runway to teach a runway class, Project Slay NYC • -Celai certainly is taking center stage due to her electrifying energy, individual style, and undeniable beauty. From her coaching videos, candid cameos, and runway selections, it’s no wonder why Celai is easily capturing expansive exposure from kids through adults and top models alike. With 8 viral videos under her belt and production credits on the way, it’s so unbelievable that this #girlpreneur is only 11 yrs old!https://celaiwest.com/@celaiwest

Liris Crosse, dubbed “The “Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” is a model/actress and pioneer in the fashion industry for full-figured and African American women pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion! She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan to Vibe as well as been featured in store campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris was named one of the “Top Ten Plus Models” in the industry by Vibe Vixen Magazine, the Huffington Post's “Top Ten Most Popular Plus Models” and Dose.com named her one of the “Top 20 Models Destroying Traditional Beauty Standards”! Liris also made her mark in the video vixen market hailed one of the Eye Candy Models of the decade by XXL Magazine. In November 2017, Liris was named one of the two model winners of Project Runway to be featured in Marie Claire magazine, a first for plus models. Liris is currently on the cover of the  July 2019 Sexy Summer Issue of PLUS Model Magazine and is a featured speaker at the Essence Music Festival July 5-7 in New Orleans.

The amazing LIRIS CROSSE talks about her time on PROJECT RUNWAY - what propelled her into modeling at a young age - her rise to success as a plus sized model - as well as her acting career AND her new book MAKE THE WORLD YOUR RUNWAY!!! Need a refreshing drink? Try Gold Peak Real Brewed Tea! The taste that brings you home.

Liris Crosse has truly been making The World Her Runway, and certainly knows how to slay by faith and not by sight. She’s been wowing us for years, but she was definitely introduced to the world in a new way when she was one of the first models to win the plus size modeling competition on Project Runway in Season 16. Now, she’s added author to her long resume, and doing it quite well might I add, with the release of her book “Make The World Your Runway: ”, a labor of love that highlights the importance of walking in purpose, being confident and how to tap into and own your genius. The “Naomi Campbell of Plus” and a force to be reckoned with on and off the runway, Liris has proven that knowing who you are and trusting God to lead your journey is the key to success. More than just her iconic scene in The Best Man, Liris has graced the cover of top magazines including American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan and Vibe. She’s face of curve for Maggie Sottero’s Spring 2019 Collection. She’s also been featured in store campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart and was the FIRST black model to grace the Goddess Lingerie campaign in 2015. She represents the epitome of beauty inside and out and understands the importance of ministry being a mission regardless of the industry you’re in.  Follow Liris @lirisc on Instagram. Her website is www.lirisc.com and you can purchase her book here: http://bit.ly/LirisCrosseBook. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at writermya.substack.com/subscribe

Liris is giving us life, gems, BAWDY, and every reason to go sign up for her Model Bootcamp EXPEDITIOUSLY. Chick has been doing the work for years, and it's paid off. Natasha chats it up with “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” Liris Crosse about killing it in this model industry beyond social media, doing the work, the actual definition of plus size, the craziness she went through as a video vixen, why she slays so hard as a curvy model, not being picked for Sports Illustrated, the stigma around curvy women everywhere, building confidence as a curvy girl, the hate she got as the first requested plus model on “Project Runway”, the struggles, the non-struggles, the REAL ish that happens in the model industry and the hit Lifetime/Bravo show, Lizzo, Tyra, and what it REALLY takes to write a book. Natasha and Liris get into a debate about whether the term “plus size” should still be used, and Natasha's almost brought to tears while talking about curvy confidence. ******** Liris' book "Make the World Your Runway" is available NOW on Amazon & Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997699728/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.1QGE17DXOPGUA&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_lirisc_dp_vv_d

She’s been dubbed The Body, and is known for pushing curvy women into mainstream culture and as a winner of Project Runway. But Liris Crosse, model/actress & pioneer in the fashion industry for full-figured women & Black women, and he daughter of preachers who may have unwittingly set her on her unique path, is focused on showing how using the skills she’s honed as a runway model can help others transform in all aspects of their lives. Liris shares her story with George Manley (Chief Revenue Officer for Souler) in the MouthMedia Network studios. Presented by Souler. In this story: Growing up the daughter of preachers in Baltimore, and being encouraged to set out on her own unique path from a young age How a family photoshoot for her father’s campaign for Congress planted the seed in Liris’ mind Why it’s important to invest everything you can into your passion, and how Liris put everything she had into modeling from the moment she knew this was her calling Fighting to fit into what the modeling world told Liris what she should be, and how she decided to fight back and be herself and succeed despite the denial she faced early in her career The differences between the runway modeling world, the commercial/ lifestyle world, and freedoms allowed for personal expression and performance in the latter, compared to the unhealthy standards and rigidity of the former How Liris took it upon herself to show the powers at be how she can challenge standards of beauty and find success as a curvier woman The struggle for plus-size to be accepted as a norm in the fashion world, where many brands will not make and/or advertise plus sizes How Liris is using her platform to show that body diversity and racial diversity is the future for the fashion industry Liris’ upcoming book, Make The World Your Runway, and how the reaction to her Project Runway appearance and runway modeling bootcamp courses inspired her to write about her experience and how she discovered herself so that more women can be inspired and learn from her story Why Liris thinks the skills she’s honed on the runway can be transformative in all facets of someone’s life, from your career to your love life Advice for younger men and women who want to get into the modeling industry who may not know just how ruthless and destructive to one’s ego it can truly be How vital it is to have a “glass half full” mindset in any pursuit in life, but especially in cutthroat industries  The importance of surrounding yourself with people who have your best interests in mind, who aren’t afraid to tell you when they think you’re making a mistake and to dish out tough love when it’s necessary Staying grounded, reliable, personable and polite, because bad news travels faster than good news in life Liris and her brand manager Chris give some tips on how to build your own brand presence, from not buying followers to treating your audience like your closest friends The unglamorous leg work it takes sometimes to put together even a 10 second high quality clip How Liris and Chris came to work together, and how finding a brand manager who accepts you for who you are is incredibly valuable How Chris  came to be a brand manager, and how he tried for years to become anything but

Project Runway's Liris Crosse Co-Hosts BUILD Brunch today!

We decided to save this week’s podcast for Sunday because  Liris Crosse takes us to church! Aside from being the 1st plus model to win Project Runway, Liris knows how to preach! And who doesn’t need a little inspiration to help curb the Sunday scaries XX Tay Thanks to our sponsor BioClarity!

Liris Crosse is a model/actress and has become a role model for full-figured and African American women by pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion. She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan and Vibe and has been featured in campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris walked the runway for Project Runway’s first ever plus-size collection at New York Fashion Week and was chosen for the show’s first season to include plus-size models. In November 2017, Liris was named one of the two model winners of Project Runway Season 16. Her new book, MAKE THE WORLD YOUR RUNWAY, is due for the holidays. Show Notes: Randy’s friend, Suzanne Samour, joins the show as Randy’s personal fashion police. Randy lies about wearing Tom Ford. Liris’ mom tells her to have her “act-right” on. Liris conducts boot camps for aspiring models. Liris shares her experiences on Project Runway. “Plus size” is just a descriptor. Authenticity rules the world. Order Liris’ book! #Confidence Twitter: @LirisC @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @SuziSassyPants Instagram @LirisC @RandallKennethJones @siriouslysusan @SiouxieSue www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com www.LirisC.com

#LirisSpeaks #LirisC #LifeOfAWorkingModel The introductory episode of Liris Lounge. Top model Liris Crosse kicks off her podcast laying out the flow of what to expect from it. She gets interviewed as her own first guest by Great Scott McKenzie. She opens up and discusses relationships which is she is usually notoriously private about.

Project Runway Model portion winner Liris Crosse and Makeup Educator Christopher Michael team up to bring us #TheModelDiversityProject. A powerful campaign to celebrate women of all sizes and colors and promote them into a position where they are used in high fashion campaigns and on the runway. Learn about what inspired them to take action.  https://www.facebook.com/JoDeeKenneyNews/ https://www.instagram.com/lirisc/  https://www.instagram.com/therealcmichael/ https://mic.com/articles/188698/with-themodeldiversityproject-a-veteran-model-and-makeup-artist-call-for-more-diversity-in-beauty#.gW5Pt57lU 

Christopher Michael, veteran celebrity makeup artist and image consultant best known for his recurring role on the hit reality television series “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane”. His exquisite taste and fashion sense have lent themselves to a number of celebrity clients including Kimora Lee Simmons, Beyonce, Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Alicia Silverstone, and many more. Most recently he partnered with Liris Crosse to launch the Model Diversity Project to shine a light on models who have been tokenized or completely overlooked.

Liris Crosse, dubbed “The “Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” is a model/actress and pioneer in the fashion industry for full-figured and African American women pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion! She made history on this season of Project Runway by being one of the first plus-size models to appear on the show and winning the modeling portion of the competition!

This episode we chat with plus size supermodel Liris Crosse, who I now have a girl crush on because she is straight talking and awesome. She’s paved her own way in the plus size modeling business and been working for a solid decade. You might have seen her in Vogue and Cosmopolitan magazines as well as in the Lane Bryant & Ashley Stewart campaigns. I loved seeing her on the Project Runway finale last year walking in Ashley Nell Tipton's clothes at New York Fashion Week.  In 2014 Liris created her Life Of A Working Model Bootcamp course. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to break into the modeling industry and get paid, then this is an amazing episode that talks a whole lot of truth. You'll also hear shout outs to Gwynnie Bee, Eloqui, Torrid, Tess Holliday, Plus Model Magazine, Full Figured Fashion Week, and  Fashion to Figure.

Monday on The Steven Knight Show we welcome founder, Crystal Carmen and event organizer Laura Mazurek, of the upcoming Philly based plus size fashion show Pink The Runway. Then a pioneer in the plus model world, often referred to as “The Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” model, actress and personality Liris Crosse joins us. Plus we are live with the question of the day, sports, fashion, music, movie reviews and hot topics. Don't miss it! Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10PM EST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thestevenknightshow/support

On the next Chenese Lewis Show – Founder and CEO of TRUE Model Management Dale Noelle, plus model and actress Liris Crosse talks about her upcoming “Life Of A Working Model Boot Camp”, and Executive Director of Portland Fashion Week® and owner/creator of SKORCH Magazine, Jessica Kane!

On the next PLUS Model Radio we celebrate Curves Rock Fashion Weekend! Chenese Interviews Tykesha Reed and Chanell Jones, founders of CRFW. Christina Mendez tells us about the Plus Model 101 Workshop during CRFW as well as her latest projects and Co-host of the weekend Liris Crosse talks about her successful career and tells us why CRFW is an event you don't want to miss!