Podcasts about plus model magazine

Season TWO Episode FOURTEEN of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Cambria Francesca. Life plans were sidelined when she woke up one night to an excruciating pain. A constant pain that she has now grown so accustom to that she no longer remembers what it felt like to be painless. Having a sister with SLE and a father with Discoid, Cambria's mother knew that there's 11 criteria for a Lupus diagnosis and that a low white blood cell count falls under one of them. They ran tests and confirmed, she has Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.While recovering in the ICU, after other illness had threatened her life, she used her trauma and pain as inspiration to pursue a career as a plus size model. Fast forward a little over a year and Cambria has become Plus Model Magazine's Model of the Month for their March 2016 issue. That same year, she was chosen to walk for Full Figure Fashion Week. Now, 6 years later, Cambria gets to work with brands who are inspired by the diversity of the world we live in.

¡Por fin, corazón, por fin! La CEO de Plus Model Magazine, la puertorriqueña Madeline Jones, nos visitó en el booth de Gorda Tú Podcast, y aprovechamos la oportunidad para entrevistarla. Dale play para que conozcas a esta mujer de talla grande, que se hace sentir entre las grandes marcas. Envíanos tu comentario, sugerencias o recomendaciones a gordatupodcast@gmail.com o por mensaje directo en Facebook y/o Instagram en nuestras cuentas de @gordatupodcast. Gracias por escucharnos. # # # Gracias por formar parte de la comunidad de Gorda Tú Podcast. Te esperamos todos los miércoles y viernes.

In our next episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Rah Mosely about all things Modeling. We also discussed the following topics and soooo much more:Making changes post diabetes diagnosisHow to shop for big & tall on a budgetMaintaining modeling etiquetteThe value in creating quality Instagram ContentRah Mosley is the creative behind the Tall Men's Lifestyle site rahmosley.com. A graduate of Morehouse College who stands 6'10, Mosley started transitioning from a career in healthcare to explore his passion and interest in modeling, blogging, and personal style in 2017. After years of dressing his own tall frame and even earning the title of “best dressed” in his teen years, Mosley hopes to showcase his own unique style while advising, inspiring, and empowering other tall men to be confident in their stature and sure in their style. In a year's time, Mosley has become one of the top Big and Tall Models/Male Bloggers in the game. Multiple features on several different best of lists and collaborations with brands like NIKE, JCPenney, Bonobos, Johnny Bigg USA, Fred B Grooming Products, Plus Model Magazine cover (July 2019), over the past year proves that Rah Mosley is here to stay and will only continue to grow his brand.

Capítulo 003: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión we are joined by Jessie Diaz-Herrera, a Bronx-based body positive dancer, health & wellness influencer, fitness enthusiast and overall badass! Listen in as we discuss dance, wellness, body liberation, and methods of keeping the Curves With Moves community alive during the Covid Pandemic. Jessie is the founder of Curves With Moves, a Hip-hop dance collective with a mission to empower their students to learn how to love their bodies through dance. Growing up in a Dominican and Puerto Rican home, Jessie infuses heritage into her modern dances, and strives to create safe spaces for all levels of skill and body-positivity. She has worked with many major brands, having been featured in campaigns by Lane Bryant, Reebok, Target and Dia&Co. She has also been seen in InStyle Magazine and Health Magazine, as well as on TV segments for Good Morning America, WWE and Bronx1. Named one of the 7 Plus Size Trailblazers to Watch in 2018 by PLUS Model Magazine and Yahoo!Follow Jessie: @curveswithmoves on instagram, or www.curveswithmoves.comOcu-Pasión Podcast is a heartfelt interview series showcasing the experiences of artists and visionaries within the Latin American/ Latinx community hosted by Delsy Sandoval. Join us as we celebrate culture & creativity through thoughtful dialogue where guests from all walks of life are able to authentically express who they are and connect in ways listeners have not heard before.Delsy Sandoval is the executive producer of Ocu-Pasión. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review the show here. You can also get in touch with Delsy at www.ocupasionpodcast.comFollow Ocu-Pasión on Instagram: @ocupasionpodcast Join the Ocu-Pasión Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/5160180850660613/Visit www.ocupasionpodcast.com for more episodes.

Hello there! Thank you for clicking here to find out more about me, Marie Denee! I am a plus size fashion and style expert. I love sharing my knowledge and experience with others to help them along their path… Experienced in retail for over ten years, working in various retail stores as a stylist, fashion expert, or manager, I lassoed my life experiences both studied and learned to bring my dream into fruition- The Curvy Fashionista®. However if you want to know more about me and the girl behind it all, keep on reading… I promise it is good and you may lean how I can help YOU! Enough about the technical- So Who am I? I am a Virgo The nerd in elementary school with those ridonk-ulous glasses that covered half my face A huge Beyonce fan (don’t hate) The hopeless romantic- I love Ever After and Love Jones A military brat. I have lived in Hawaii, Japan, England, Virginia, California (lived in both the Bay Area now back in SoCal), and now in Atlanta A great dancer- from two stepping to dropping it like it hot (I LOVE TO DANCE!) A nerd. I love words. Words with friends anyone? A big sister and PROUD AUNTIE!!! A giver I am boho Chic with a masculine edgy side to me… No glass ceiling believer I believe the cup is always half full- although I have to look at it closely every now and then I was varsity cheer captain in high school I speak Japanese I LOVE Mary J. Blige Fashion gives me joy I am the oldest grandchild My nickname in high school was “Mama” I was a girl scout for 8 years I owned a pair of coke bottle nerd glasses I absolutely adore Donna Karan Jill Scott speaks to me I am an avid reader, from James Patterson to Eric Jerome Dickey- this is my escape The Business stuff? Oh! Well… I am a plus size fashion, style expert, and blogger. Experienced in retail for over 13 years, working in various retail stores as a stylist, fashion expert, and as management, I have culminated my life experiences both studied and learned to bring my dream into fruition in 2008- The Curvy Fashionista® . From there, I have created Marie Denee LLC, culminating all of my services, expertise, and passions into one site for those looking for someone who is keenly aware of and in touch with the plus size community and the fabulous world of plus size fashion. I have  contributed as The Curvy Fashionista® on plus size fashion trends and tips for Vogue Curvy, Signature 9,Fashion and Style Editor at PLUS Model Magazine, Examiner.Com for Plus size fashion, Seventeen Magazine, Focus on Style, and The Fashionable Housewife among others. I have been featured in Black Enterprise, USA Today, In Style, People Style Watch, Cision, SF Chronicle, SF Bay Style, NBC Bay Area, MyLifetime.com, Hungry by Crystal Renn, The Style Sample, in addition to many others. Currently, I reside  Atlanta, Georgia and in addition to The Curvy Fashionista®, I fashion my skills and passion as a plus size industry insider, consultant, an advocate, and public speaker on body image and confidence. If you would like to contact me for press, interviews, to hire me for speaking engagements, brand partnerships, and collaborations or consultations, please visit my projects page and feel free to email me!

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.

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Halle Deneen. Halle Deneen is a nationally signed and published plus size model, Celebrity TV host, and Public Relations Specialist from Baltimore, MD. Halle is a Howard University Alumna where she earned a B.A in Strategic, Legal, Management Communications with honors. Halle has been published in many notable magazines such as British Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, BTFL Mag, Plus Model Magazine, and Black women Style Report Magazine.  In addition, she has a vast variety of clients including but not limited to Ashley Stewart, Lord and Taylor’s LaLa Anthony, Macys, Fashion to Figure, and CitiTrends! Halle has completed a total of 12 National Campaigns by the age of 21, gracing the storefronts and advertisements nationwide. As a TV host, Halle has interviewed live at the BET Experience for two years consecutively, interviewing celebrities such as 2chainz, Rotimi, and Mackwilds. Halle has also interviewed on the red carpet at the 48 th NAACP Image Awards with Terrance J as a Denny’s and Tom Joyner Foundation Scholar.  Halle got her very own LLC at the age of 22 and founded ‘To Be A Model’ classes where she teaches women of all shapes and sizes the ins and outs of the modeling industry. Halle also founded her own luxury hair line, HDLUX. She lives by the quote, “live by faith and not by sight.” In this episode, Halle shares how her journey as a model began and how she overcame a cyber-bullying experience that almost discouraged her from continuing to pursue her modeling dreams. She also shares the challenges that she experienced in the beginning of her career as a plus size model which lead her to taking her career into her own hands which soon led to her becoming an agency signed model. Halle also shares tips on: Set etiquette for models How to get started as a model What agencies are looking for Social media Red flags to look out for when dealing with photographers and agencies And sooo much more. This is definitely an episode full of gems that you will enjoy. Halle’s story is one of perseverance and being in alignment with true life purpose. She’s a trailblazer and a BOSS. We love to see it! Take a listen.   Enjoy this episode!   Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info.friendsinbeauty@gmail.com   Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Black Owned Brands Halle Likes to Shop -Diarra Blu @diarrablu -Hanifa @hanifaofficial -BBX Brand @bbxbrand -The Brand Label @thebrandlabel   Other Resources Shared by Halle -Itaysha Jordan (Photographer) -Plus Model Magazine -Dorothy Combs Models (Halle’s agency) -Canva Makeup -Beauty Bakerie -Tarte   Additional Resources: -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481  Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase    Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If  you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Social Media Info: Halle Deneen (Instagram) - @halledeneen Halle Deneen (Website) - www.halledeneen.com (Sign up to receive info on the next cycle of the To Be A Model program) Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com   #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast

Dr. Summer Wayans has carved her own niche amongst her talented relatives. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and in 2017 received her Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis is Multicultural Community Psychology. In addition to her educational credits, Dr. Summer has been a featured model for brands including Ashley Stewart, Wet Seal+, Forever 21+, IGIGI, Sydney’s Closet and Kmart. She has graced the pages of publications such as Plus Model Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and Skorch Magazine and ripped the runways of Full-figured Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, NY Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz Swim Fashion Week in Miami. In 2016, Summer along with her mother Diedra Wayans founded a non-profit 501 (c)(3), Wayans Girl Foundation. Dr. Summer is actively involved in institutional service, which includes a seat on the Board of Trustees for an Educational Alliance Foundation and the Los Angeles County Alliance of the Boys and Girls Clubs. She has traveled across the nation, speaking and presenting on topics such as but not limited to: Multiculturalism, LGBTQ issues like same-sex marriage, bullying, gender and sexuality, sexual behaviors and contraceptive use, and minority community issues such as access to resources. Among her accomplishments, she is also a published author with SAGE Publications. Her deep rooted love for philanthropy plays a vital role in her level of awareness surrounding social and socio-economic issues which drives her to utilize various platforms to educate, encourage, empower and uplift individuals. For more information about Dr. Summer Wayans and for booking inquiries, please contact, Ernest Jackson, of the MNS Media Group at mnsmediagroup@gmail.com.https://www.instagram.com/summerwayans/For interviews on NikiMarie Radio or book NikiMarie for Speaking Engagements, please email: nikimarieradio@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nikimarie_radio/If you would like to donate or support the Wayans Girls Foundation, please email: wayansgirlfoundation--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support

Dr. Summer Wayans has carved her own niche amongst her talented relatives. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and in 2017 received her Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis is Multicultural Community Psychology. In addition to her educational credits, Dr. Summer has been a featured model for brands including Ashley Stewart, Wet Seal+, Forever 21+, IGIGI, Sydney’s Closet and Kmart. She has graced the pages of publications such as Plus Model Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and Skorch Magazine and ripped the runways of Full-figured Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, NY Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz Swim Fashion Week in Miami. In 2016, Summer along with her mother Diedra Wayans founded a non-profit 501 (c)(3), Wayans Girl Foundation. Dr. Summer is actively involved in institutional service, which includes a seat on the Board of Trustees for an Educational Alliance Foundation and the Los Angeles County Alliance of the Boys and Girls Clubs. She has traveled across the nation, speaking and presenting on topics such as but not limited to: Multiculturalism, LGBTQ issues like same-sex marriage, bullying, gender and sexuality, sexual behaviors and contraceptive use, and minority community issues such as access to resources. Among her accomplishments, she is also a published author with SAGE Publications. Her deep rooted love for philanthropy plays a vital role in her level of awareness surrounding social and socio-economic issues which drives her to utilize various platforms to educate, encourage, empower and uplift individuals. For more information about Dr. Summer Wayans and for booking inquiries, please contact, Ernest Jackson, of the MNS Media Group at mnsmediagroup@gmail.com.https://www.instagram.com/summerwayans/For interviews on NikiMarie Radio or book NikiMarie for Speaking Engagements, please email: nikimarieradio@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nikimarie_radio/If you would like to donate or support the Wayans Girls Foundation, please email: wayansgirlfoundation--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support

Dr. Summer Wayans has carved her own niche amongst her talented relatives. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and in 2017 received her Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis is Multicultural Community Psychology. In addition to her educational credits, Dr. Summer has been a featured model for brands including Ashley Stewart, Wet Seal+, Forever 21+, IGIGI, Sydney’s Closet and Kmart. She has graced the pages of publications such as Plus Model Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, and Skorch Magazine and ripped the runways of Full-figured Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, NY Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz Swim Fashion Week in Miami. In 2016, Summer along with her mother Diedra Wayans founded a non-profit 501 (c)(3), Wayans Girl Foundation. Dr. Summer is actively involved in institutional service, which includes a seat on the Board of Trustees for an Educational Alliance Foundation and the Los Angeles County Alliance of the Boys and Girls Clubs. She has traveled across the nation, speaking and presenting on topics such as but not limited to: Multiculturalism, LGBTQ issues like same-sex marriage, bullying, gender and sexuality, sexual behaviors and contraceptive use, and minority community issues such as access to resources. Among her accomplishments, she is also a published author with SAGE Publications. Her deep rooted love for philanthropy plays a vital role in her level of awareness surrounding social and socio-economic issues which drives her to utilize various platforms to educate, encourage, empower and uplift individuals. For more information about Dr. Summer Wayans and for booking inquiries, please contact, Ernest Jackson, of the MNS Media Group at mnsmediagroup@gmail.com. https://www.instagram.com/summerwayans/ For interviews on NikiMarie Radio or book NikiMarie for Speaking Engagements, please email: nikimarieradio@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/nikimarie_radio/ If you would like to donate or support the Wayans Girls Foundation, please email: wayansgirlfoundation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support

Steffany Bready-Edwards is a Fashion/Wardrobe and Personal Stylist based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2009 she established her business SteffanyAllen, LLC, which empowers women of all sizes to change their perception of themselves and enable them to tap into their inner selves through wardrobe and accessories. She has provided styling for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Full Figured Fashion Week ™, Ashley Stewart, promotional based events for Lane Bryant, editorial styling for Plus Model Magazine and has been a guest wardrobe stylist for The Nate Berkus Show. In November 2017, she was appointed Fashion Editor for CurvesBeReal Magazine. Steffany is nominated as “Female Stylist of the Year” for the inaugural Full Figured Industry Awards, November 2nd in New York.

Zakiyah Caldwell is a Philadelphia native who began her journey as a photographer in 2010. Since then she's collaborated on many projects including Saks 5th Avenues Salon & Spa, NBA Star Chris Bosh's Mr. Nice Tie by Armstrong & Wilson, Diva Curves by Actor Sayed Badreya, as well as numerous celebrities and influencers. Zakiyah's work has been published in a variety of magazines including Philadelphia Wedding Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, Cole Magazine in Norway, Elle'ments Magazine, Fabuplus, Queen Size Magazine, BTFL and POSE Magazine to name a few. Most recently Zakiyah shot the October 2019 Love Your Body issue of PLUS Model Magazine and is nominated as “Female Photographer of the Year” for the inaugural Full Figured Industry Awards, November 2nd in New York.

Maui Bigelow is the curator of PHAT Girl Fresh, a digital platform that blends feminism with social, fashion, and beauty culture, Maui is known for bringing progressive, authentic conversations with a southern charm only she can provide. Her annual event hosted in Atlanta, PHAT Girl Fresh Presents: Life Styled, is a tribute event that honors and celebrates promising and notable female leaders in fashion, entertainment and empowerment. Maui has been featured in articles for Plus Model Magazine, Mic.com Bustle, Buzzfeed, Yahoo, Allure, Good Housekeeping, and Seventeen Magazine, just to name a few. For her latest project she has joined forces with urban media giant, Madame Noire to present #CurvyNoire, a fashion experience happening Sunday, September 8th in NYC. Hosted during the height of New York Fashion Week, this event will yield some of the most prominent Black women that the plus-size community/industry has to offer.

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.

Our hosts caught up with Natasha Nurse, before they meet her in person at our No Barriers Summit this June 13th-15th. Natasha spoke with Jeff and Erik about the map to start loving yourself and the road she personally traveled to get to that point herself. Now, a successful business owner and coach who illuminates the path for others, Natasha will be speaking and sharing her pointers with our No Barriers audience this June in Tahoe. Listen to the episode and let us know what you think in a review. If you haven't signed up for the No Barriers Summit yet go here and Register today For more about Natasha's company, Dressing Room 8, Check it out here. Get more fashion tips at Plus Model Magazine. If you loved the content of Natasha's story, definitely check out her and her husband's podcast: WokeNFree

How To Live In Your BLISS  In this episode Lyn is in conversation with Nekisha Michelle Kee who believes when a woman lives in her BLISS (Beauty, Love, Intuition, Sensuality, Significance) she doesn’t have to sacrifice her success or happiness, she can have it all!  Nekisha inspires positive change in relationships with women in leadership, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Increasing personal achievement while diminishing burn-out, conflict and overwhelm. Listen in to find out more about how to achieve BLISS and the benefits of living in your BLISS. KEY TAKEAWAYS  What is BLISS?  Nekisha reveals that BLISS is the code for being able to radiate high levels of attraction into your life.  'I gave up on love because I started to feel all men were the same because I was attracting the same type.' I changed my prayer from ‘send me a good man’ to ‘make me the type of woman a man will desire, be completely attracted to and want to make his wife'. When something in your BLISS is not filled up or secure it makes you doubt yourself, you will then attract someone who is of equally low energy.  At the top you have BLISS at the bottom there is depression and in between there is anger, boredom, complacency and happiness.  Beauty – have you found your ideal image? does it reflect who you are? You must be completely satisfied with how you look both with your clothes on and off (regardless of your shape or size)  Love - the challenge with love is that most women don’t know how to receive it. It is the ability to give it in the right doses to the right people and the ability to receive it on a daily basis.  Intuition - is the anchor, it’s your ability to be divinely connected and the ability to trust yourself and your intuition.  Sensuality - how well are you at being a sensual woman? If you want to co-exist with a healthy masculine man you have to be the sensual feminine woman. Sensuality is how well you communicate in his language. Men don’t have sensuality; women do and it’s how well you use it.  Significance - women who don’t understand their significance, don’t understand their purpose and so lack significance.  You need to find out where and who you should be. When you have found your purpose, you can seek a man who is aligned with your purpose.  BLISS takes work to get to but when you get there you don’t want to be at any other level.  BLISS will not allow you to be where you shouldn’t be.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘When you don’t have anything to stand for, you will fall for anything’  ‘He wants to make you his because you are so rare’  ‘When you are radiant on the inside, there is a match between who you are on the outside and who you are on the inside ‘  ‘We begin from the inside, then you put on your BLISS clothes’    VALUABLE RESOURCES  Heats Entwined Podcast  The Ready Woman book by Nekisha Michelle Kee     ABOUT THE GUEST  Nekisha Michelle Kee  Nekisha Michelle, creator of “The Ready Woman Lifestyle Brand” and the only matchmaker in the dating industry that specializes in finding soulmate relationships for professional curvy/plus-size women.  Nekisha is a globally recognized relationship expert, professional speaker, media personality, author and owner of Ultimate Match Dating Agency since 2013.  Inspiring change for more than 10,000+ followers across all her social media platforms.  A successful businesswoman nominated by ACHI Magazine for “Woman on the Rise” & “Entrepreneur of the Year” for 2018. A cover story for Spring 2019 and featured in other magazines and publications from SUCCESS, Huff Post, Essence, Upscale, Redbook to Black Enterprise, Plus Model Magazine and Los Angeles KTLA News-5 to name a few.  A social worker of 15 years and Director of Foster Care & Adoptions for 10 of those years. Nekisha Michelle energetically and passionately uses both professional and personal life experiences to inspire, transform and unify women in leadership, business, their teams or organizations to produce more together and more efficiently. This yields greater satisfaction while diminishing burn-out, conflict and overwhelm.  Nekisha demonstrates to her female audiences the power in emotional intelligence and classy communication. Skill-sets that support women to abundantly feel good about themselves, their decision-making process and to create win-win opportunities that feel right for all parties involved. This process reportedly translates to instant growth with record-breaking results in both professional career ascension, intimate relationship satisfaction and longevity.  Nekisha Michelle believes when a woman lives in her BLISS (Beauty, Love, Intuition, Sensuality, Significance) she doesn’t have to sacrifice success or her happiness, she can have it all with no regrets!     www.ultimatematchagency.co  www.instagram.com/thereadywoman www.youtube.com/user/nekishamichelle  www.facebook.com/findingyourultimatematch  www.amazon.com/Ready-Woman-Journey-B-L-I-S-S-Journal/dp/0970717520     ABOUT THE HOST  Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert  Lyn’s personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now being in a soul fulfilling relationship which makes her feel alive, is full of passion and gives her inner peace.    She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert / Trainer / Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world’s leading industry experts.    Understanding the polarisation of masculine & feminine energy resulted in her creating massive attraction and a passionate, intimate, fulfilling relationship – that inspired her to design & present her own course programmes to share these break-through relationship techniques with women across the globe.    HEARTS Entwined is a world-class service based on care and understanding, which is committed to providing step-by-step high-value love, dating and relationship solutions.    Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale – to create a lasting legacy of safety, dignity and opportunity for children and women who have survived rape, abuse and severe trauma as a result of war crimes and sex trafficking – through the setting up of worldwide – ‘you can heal your life’ centres.     CONTACT METHOD  lyn@hearts-entwined.com 

I started Dressing Room 8 to create an online platform where women can learn how to dress with confidence, think with clarity, and live with purpose. I provide business consultation services, life & business coaching, and public speaking services. Aside from running Dressing Room 8, I am an Adjunct Professor at Nassau Community College where I teach Introduction to Women’s Studies. I am the Lifestyle Editor for Plus Model Magazine and I am the Program Coordinator for Long Island Girl Talk, a Long Island community-based start-up program that teaches teenage girls how to produce, direct and star in their own television show about women’s issues in their communities. Recently, I partnered with my husband to create the new podcast WokeNFree and I am the host of Our Voices on 90.3 WHPC. https://www.dressingroom8.com https://twitter.com/dressingroom8 https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamnurse

Born in Alabama and raised in Georgia, Devorah is a true country girl with a city grind. Devorah is an in-demand plus model that has graced the cover of Plus Model Magazine for their Love Your Body October 2017 issue, and she's worked with well-known brands such as Ashley Stewart, CurlBox, Jibri, and Rue107. In 2018, Devorah landed her first national hair campaign with Crème of Nature for a Pure Honey, which can be seen on billboards nationwide. When Devorah isn't busy being a mother and a model, she dedicates her time to working with children who have Autism as well as other developmental disorders.

Natasha Nurse is a licensed attorney by trade who held various stints in the corporate world prior to making a foray into fashion, writing, media and entrepreneurship. Natasha started Dressing Room 8 to provide a web-based resource where women can gain personal and professional empowerment through her fashion and lifestyle focused blog, consultation and coaching services. She is also the Program Coordinator for Long Island Girl Talk, a Long Island community-based start-up program that teaches teenage girls of color how to produce, direct and star in their own television show about women’s issues in their communities. Recently, she partnered with her husband to create the podcast WokeNFree, where they have fun, informed and thought-provoking conversations on different topic each week. Natasha discusses the winding path of her career, starting with her interest in veterinary science, followed by graduating law school and working in document review, legal recruiting, legal education & sales -- and how realizing her true desire to be creative, innovative, and empowered in her career (and to empower other women as well) led her to a new path of entrepreneurship. She also shares valuable advice about: How our self-limiting beliefs stop us from taking action – and how she helps people overcome these beliefs How fashion can help you be confident and powerful – and how she helps women feel happier when they see themselves in the dressing room mirror The constant battle that every entrepreneur has: being in their business vs working on their business -- and the key questions that every entrepreneur should be asking themselves to ensure their businesses continue to grow How being a strong communicator as a business owner can make you more money   Natasha also shares how Long Island Girl Talk, where young women collaborate to create all aspects of their own television shows, is a huge boost to their levels of confidence and self-worth. We also talk about how the WokeNFree podcast invites listeners to think about issues from different viewpoints and engages them in interesting conversations. Connect with Natasha via email, her website www.dressingroom8.com, or on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also listen to the WokeNFree podcast at www.wokenfree.com.   Natasha’s full bio: As a New Yorker, born and raised, Natasha is used to bumping into people from all walks of life daily, which makes it easy for her to accomplish her goal of meeting someone new and learning something new each and every day. A licensed attorney by trade, Natasha held various stints in the corporate world prior to making a foray into fashion and writing. Having been a victim of bullying as a child growing up, Natasha learned to seek out fashion as a source of strength early on and actively uses it as a personal means of empowerment; because of her own experiences with bullying and her strong desire to help others within the plus size community, Natasha started Dressing Room 8  to provide a web-based resource where women can gain personal and professional empowerment through her fashion and lifestyle focused blog, consultation and coaching services. Dressing Room 8 helps women learn how to think with clarity, dress with confidence, and live with purpose. Not one to stay idle, Natasha loves to keep a full calendar. Aside from running Dressing Room 8, Natasha is an Adjunct Professor at Nassau Community College where she teaches Introduction to Women’s Studies. She is the Lifestyle Editor for Plus Model Magazine. She is also the Program Coordinator for Long Island Girl Talk, a Long Island community-based start-up program that teaches teenage girls of color how to produce, direct and star in their own television show about women’s issues in their communities. Recently, she partnered with her husband to create the new podcast WokeNFree and she is the host of Our Voices on 90.3 WHPC. Prior to starting Dressing Room 8, Natasha created the WST Feminist Blog, an open forum for sharing original content, links and creative work addressing cutting-edge women’s issues. She is also an animal lover and a big film buff. When she’s not traveling or juggling multiple projects, she likes to spend time with her husband Kahlil, cat Toby and dog, J.J. And, she always finds time to indulge in her obsession with elephants.  

Plus size fashion isn't just an american industry. Inclusive fashion and body positivity are world wide. Katya Zharkova, born in the former Soviet Union began modeling at the age of 14. After years of modeling and television hosting, Katya moved to America and exploded with her real body editorial in Plus Model Magazine. Zach and Katya sit down and talk fashion, motherhood, and even US/Russia relations

Plus Model Magazine was launched in 2006 to reclaim and celebrate the body confidence movement and highlight the at the time little celebrated models who inspired us. Zach sat down with Founder, Owner, and Editor-in-chief, Madeline Jones to talk about her rise to plus size stardom, body positivity, the fashion industry, and the demands we must make of the fashion world going forward.

In today's episode, I sit down with Editor in Chief of Plus Model Magazine, Madeline Jones. Madeline shares her thoughts on the body positive movement, what it means to be size inclusive, her new web series ageless style, and the future of Plus Model Magazine.

Our first episode of Season 3 features female entrepreneur Marie Denee, creator of The Curvy Fashionista, a respected voice in the plus size fashion arena. Marie shares her entrepreneurial journey and growing The Curvy Fashionista into the powerhouse it is today. We dive into influencer marketing, building a brand, driving website traffic, social media marketing, editorial calendars, business systems and so much more! Episode Highlights: Marie shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she started The Curvy Fashionista Learning as you go as an entrepreneur (Google becomes your best friend) How social media tools can work for us, rather than against us Know your audience and find out what they really need Scaling up tips: Have a really fleshed out editorial calendar (especially important when you have a team) Need a good marketing plan and goal list. Need Standard Operating Procedures - document every process that happens in the brand. You may have to fire yourself from certain roles. Best, most useful thing you need for your business: A roadmap for systems at the heart of your brand. Other tips: Learn how to advocate for yourself. Face the fears you have a lot sooner. Navigate cultural and gender norms. Practice. Speak on your ideas. Learn how to have those tough conversations early. Get to know financial planning. Marie Denee Marie Denee, creator of “The Curvy Fashionista”, is an established and respected voice in the plus size fashion arena. With over eleven years of experience, Marie has made it her mission to continuously show women that they can be Curvy, Confident, and Chic. In 2008, enter The Curvy Fashionista. While cutting her teeth in retail, Marie realized that when it came to great stylish clothing for plus size women, their options were limited. Armed with MBA in Marketing, fashion experience, and a passion for empowering women of every shape and size, Marie launched the popular blog which today attracts over 400,000 visitors and averages 750k pageviews. Through The Curvy Fashionista, Marie showcases wardrobe and style options from the industry’s top fashion brands, as well as shares news and events for curvy women in a world where fashion for this community is often overlooked. In 2015, Marie founded The Curvy Fashionista Style Expo in Atlanta, which drew over 400 women to shop their favorite plus size brands, socialize and sit in on panels led by some of the industry’s leading experts. This year’s highly anticipated event was held on July 28th & 29th, 2017 with even more participating brands such as Ashley Stewart, Lane Bryant, Chevrolet, and MVP Collections, and attracted over 500 attendees. Sought after for her fashion and styling advice for the curvy fashion forward woman, Marie has been featured in Lucky Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Marie Claire Italia, The London Times, The Wall Street Journal, Madame Noire, Shape Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and more. She has also worked with some of the top retailers and brands in the industry including Nordstrom, Chevrolet, Marina Rinaldi, Beyond the Rack, Ashley Stewart, and others through hosting, consulting, and strategic partnerships. In addition to being a popular fashion blogger, Marie Denee is a freelance fashion writer whose work has been featured in Styleblazer, Plus Model Magazine, USA Today, the Huffington Post, and Ebony.com, to name a few. Follow Marie at: http://www.mariedenee.com http://thecurvyfashionista.com Download the FREE Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit If you are thinking about starting a business or side hustle, check out our Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit. The kit gives you tools and inspiration to start thinking like a fempreneur and start designing the life you want! You’ll receive a guided meditation to help you figure out your vision, a budget worksheet to see what you need financially to make a go of it, daily practices including printable worksheets and daily affirmations to help you keep your head up when your confidence is waning. Again, it’s free and it’s available at leanthef-ckout.com/launchkit. Music: Sunshine by The Icicles

Erica Watson is an award-winning actress and comedian. Her acting talent has led to principal roles in films such as Christine Swanson's “BlacKorea”, Spike Lee's “ChiRaq”, Chris Rock's Top Five, Steven Soderberg's “Side Effects”, Lee Daniel's “Precious” as well as top rated tv shows such as Showtime's “The Chi”, NBC's “Chicago Fire”, Fox's “Empire” and TV One's “Love That Girl”. Erica's fearlessness makes her a fan favorite on ABC7's Windy City Live, WCIU's The Jam, Freeform's “Happily Ever After” and TLC's “Big Sexy”. Erica is breaking barriers as one of the women featured in plus size retailer Avenue latest “Confidence Series” campaign as a size 28. The campaign is currently being featured nationwide at Avenue stores, on Avenue.com, across social media platforms, and on the September 2018 cover of Plus Model Magazine.

Madeline (Maddie) Jones is the editor-in-chief of Plus Model Magazine (PMM) and one of the pioneers of the plus size fashion industry. She is sometimes referred to as the Anna Wintour of plus size, and through her work has blazed a trail that many of us have the pleasure of following in.    Maddie’s presence in the industry pre-dates the social media crazed world we live in now. From the beginning, Maddie has been using her voice to create a space for plus size women in the fashion industry. All along, she and her husband, photographer Lucas Jones, have been documenting the faces of plus size women and challenging society’s expectations of how plus size bodies should be photographed.    In my own journey as a plus size model, Maddie has been there since the beginning. I did my very first test shoot with Maddie, and along the way she has supported me and guided me at every turn. Maddie has so much wisdom to share with models at any stage of their career, but she’s got an especially great perspective for women looking to launch their modeling career.    Maddie’s advice is hard-hitting, straight talk about what it really takes to build a successful modeling career for yourself as a plus size woman. It’s not always an easy road, but it can be incredibly rewarding! And regardless of whether or not you wind up getting signed by an agency, Maddie has advice for all of us about how to use our voices, how to conduct ourselves in business relationships, and how to create our own opportunities as women.    Key takeaways:    The early days of Maddie’s advocacy for plus size women, and how PMM got its start  What it takes to build a brand like PMM, and how Maddie put her publication on the map  Maddie’s journey of coming out from “behind-the-scenes” and putting herself out there as an influencer  Maddie’s journey as an Autism Mom  The importance of being authentic (don’t try to be “the next Ashley Graham,” or anyone else!)  Why you should never take things personally in your business  The importance of having your own, unique point of view when creating content as an influencer  How we can make a greater impact when we work together with other women, rather than just trying to advance our own image  The essential steps you must take if you want to launch a successful modeling career  Some reasons that you might not actually want to become a plus size model--it’s not just about being a pretty girl!  Why you don’t need to become a plus size model to validate your worth, or to make a positive impact in the world    Mentioned in this episode:    Plus Model Magazine  Maddie’s personal brand  Maddie’s husband, photographer Lucas Jones  Maddie’s journey as an Autism Mom    Share the Body Love!    Share what you learned here via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter    Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. I love hearing what you have to say!    Post your own experiences, thoughts, and feedback to social media using the hashtag #healthyatanysize! 

Full Body Frequency Episode 216 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Happy New Year and welcome back to Full Body Frequency! So, the holidays have passed or have they? I don't think so. There are still plenty of opportunities to dress up, show up and show out; Valentine's Day is just around the corner. To get us ready to look Bae-Ba-Licious, fashion industry veteran and stylist Steffany Allen of Steffany Allen, LLC is here. You've seen Steffany's work on the pages of Plus Model Magazine, at Full Figured Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, and in so many other fashion places and spaces. Steffany Allen, Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist: http://steffanyallen.com/ Later in the show, award-winning actress and critically acclaimed author and dramatist Karen Chilton joins me to talk about her powerful new play, “Switch.” In “Switch,” two estranged friends, both prominent psychiatrists, meet unexpectedly in a therapy session. They are forced to face guilt and sadness surrounding a mutual friend's recent suicide, as well as the uncomfortable complexities of their own relationship. This 10-minute theatrical feast is featured as part of New York City's highly anticipated The Fire This Time Festival running Jan. 16-Feb. 5. Get your tickets now! The Fire Next Time Festival, Jan.16-Feb. 5, 2017: http://www.firethistimefestival.com/ Karen Chilton: https://www.karen-chilton.com/ Full Body Frequency is a production of The Power of Voices Radio, Los Angeles, CA, www.thepowerofvoices.com.

Full Body Frequency Episode 216 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Happy New Year and welcome back to Full Body Frequency! So, the holidays have passed or have they? I don’t think so. There are still plenty of opportunities to dress up, show up and show out; Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To get us ready to look Bae-Ba-Licious, fashion industry veteran and stylist Steffany Allen of Steffany Allen, LLC is here. You’ve seen Steffany’s work on the pages of Plus Model Magazine, at Full Figured Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, and in so many other fashion places and spaces. Steffany Allen, Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist: http://steffanyallen.com/ Later in the show, award-winning actress and critically acclaimed author and dramatist Karen Chilton joins me to talk about her powerful new play, “Switch.” In “Switch,” two estranged friends, both prominent psychiatrists, meet unexpectedly in a therapy session. They are forced to face guilt and sadness surrounding a mutual friend's recent suicide, as well as the uncomfortable complexities of their own relationship. This 10-minute theatrical feast is featured as part of New York City’s highly anticipated The Fire This Time Festival running Jan. 16-Feb. 5. Get your tickets now! The Fire Next Time Festival, Jan.16-Feb. 5, 2017: http://www.firethistimefestival.com/ Karen Chilton: https://www.karen-chilton.com/ Full Body Frequency is a production of The Power of Voices Radio, Los Angeles, CA, www.thepowerofvoices.com.

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.

On the next Chenese Lewis Show – Jose Pagan, a fine art and fashion photographer based in New York City. He is the East Coast lead photographer for Designer Original Magazine and Music Insider Magazine. In addition, he serves as the lead photographer for Underwraps Agency, the first Muslim modeling agency in the United States. Jose's photography has been published in Elle Brazil, Heart & Soul Magazine, Plus Model Magazine, Curvysta Magazine, and countless others. Tune in to hear how he is taking the industry by storm!  

On the next PLUS Model Radio Chenese interviews Jessica Blair, owner of Blair Chic Boutique in Chicago, who tells us about Latino Fashion Week. Author TroJah Irby-Morgan talks about her book “My Fat Is Not My Flaw”, and Marcy Cruz tells us about her new position with PLUS Model Magazine as Blog Editor! 

On the next PLUS Model Radio, Chenese interviews plus model and blogger Allison McGevna, Ivory May Kalber of Nuvo Tv's Curvy Girls, and the Editor-In Chief of Plus Model Magazine, Madeline Figueroa Jones.

  On the next PLUS Model Radio, Chenese interviews plus designer Jill Alexander and the two people behind the concept of the “What's Wrong With Our Bodies Anyway?” editorial in PLUS Model Magazine that is making headlines, photographer Victoria Janashvili and plus model Katya Zharkova! PLUS Model Radio contributor Stephanie Penn gives us the scoop of the latest in the plus community! 

On the next PLUS Model Radio, Ashley Stewart Coast to Coast Curves, a bi-coastal model search held on February 25th in New York and LA, winners will be announced. Two Ashley Stewart customers, one from each coast, will win a three hundred dollar Ashley Stewart gift card, professional photo shoot, and editorial in PLUS Model Magazine!

On the next show Chenese interviews PLUS Model Magazine's Advertising and Marketing Director Tulin Reid, Chief Operations Officer for Size is Sexy Shadee Livingston, and plus model Katie H! Also PLUS Model Radio contributors Madeline Figueroa Jones and Erica Watson gives us the latest scoop and we celebrate the premiere of PLUS Model Radio's two year anniversary and new website http://www.plusmodelradio.com !

On the next PLUS Model Radio Chenese interviews Aimee Cheshire of MadisonPlus.com the premier fashion website for plus size women, plus photographer Marisa Balletti, and New York based celebrity make-up artist and hair stylist Daryon Haylock!

PLUS Model Magazine brought it's first West Coast Model Search to Love Your Body Day on October 24th, 2009 in West Hollywood, CA. One lucky lady will win the ultimate prize, a one year contract with Brand Model and Talent Agency, campaign with Hips and Curves and the cover of PLUS Model Magazine. Lisamarie Audiss of Brand Model & Talent Agency joins us on PLUS Model Radio to announce the model search winner LIVE on the air!

On the next show Chenese get the latest about the newly launched Plus Size Industry Professionals website and Daily Venus Diva Magazine and all the exciting things to come with guests Valery Amador, Co-Founder of the PSIP and Publisher for PLUS Model and Daily Venus Diva Magazines as well as Stephanie Penn Danforth Editor for Daily Venus Diva Magazine. Also Madeline Figueroa Jones, Co-Founder of the PSIP and Editor for PLUS Model Magazine makes a HUGE announcement about PLUS Model Magazine's new model search! Links to everything discussed on this episode: www.plusszieindustry.com www.dailyvenusdiva.com www.plusmodelmag.com www.loveyourbodyday.com

Chenese interviews author David Rivera, Jr. whose new book The Last Prejudice follows three plus-sized women through their trails. Debra Mazda , CEO of Shapely Girl Fitness, a motivational fitness program whose philosophy is that fitness comes in many sizes. Kendra C. Johnson actress whose credits include “Phat Girlz” and “The Game”

On September 7th 2007 Madeline Jones, Editor for PLUS Model Magazine, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. After the shock wore off Madeline had some decisions to make. She could either let her life become a sad existence filled with depression or she could live her life every day to the fullest and help others. She chose to live to the fullest and has committed to raising $5,000 towards MS research by creating the first PLUS Model Magazine team to participate in the Manhattan MS Walk on April 19th. PLUS Model Radio has scheduled a special 2 hour live telethon on Monday, April 13th to take pledges to support Madeline's efforts. Please support the PLUS Model Magazine Team by donating. Any amount can make a huge difference! Here is the link: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=6013606&pg=personal&fr_id=11002 Thanks in advance!