Podcasts about make the world your runway

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

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. 

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

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

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