Podcasts about plus size fashion

Curvy Fashion and Confidence, with Veronica Miller, House of Trendz Boutique (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 873) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray talks with Veronica Miller, owner of House of Trendz Boutique in Roswell. Veronica shares her personal journey in fashion, including how her own experience as a curvy shopper […] The post Curvy Fashion and Confidence, with Veronica Miller, House of Trendz Boutique appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Alysse Dalessandro posted a picture of herself in a bikini because after years of bullying she finally understood that being confident in her body and telling her story changed hearts and minds. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here. Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here. Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.   Find out more about Alysse Dalessandro and read the episode transcript at our website.  

This week we have the beautiful Mandy Kearns from @uraveragemillenial on the show. On her Instagram account, Mandy shares affordable and plus size fashion in the most fun and realistic way! In the episode: Mandy shares why she started her Instagram page. How having children changed the way she viewed her body. A practice that she uses to show gratitude for her body. The struggle with finding trendy clothing as a plus size woman. Her Thick Tummy Summer Series and trying different styles, colors and types of bathing suits. Allowing yourself to try on different clothes no matter what your body type. Her journey with body neutrality and how it's different from body positivity. Mandy's style advice for millennial moms and how you don't have to go from 0 to 100 when reinventing your style. Quotes from the episode: "Life is too short to hide in the shadows." "Yes you can!" "You are deserving right now, exactly as you are, period." Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uraveragemillenial/

Danielle Malconian is the CEO at Vikki Vi and Plus by Design. She started Plus by Design as an online fashion store selling to the Plus size market in 2001 and took over plus size fashion brand Vikki Vi in 2008 which wholesales to both Plus by Design and other retailers. Across wholesale and their Shopify store the combined revenue is now $1.5million annually. Hit PLAY to hear: Plus by Design's focus on plus-size fashion How product quality and fit are key factors in the industry Danielle's strategy for reaching more customers through wholesale What online retailers can do to enhance customer experience Building and leveraging customer loyalty Key timestamps to dive straight in: [05:28] Vikki Vi brand - classic, loyal, professional, customer. [08:47] Customers value choice, but struggle with availability. [11:29] Scaling up clothing sizes requires thoughtful fit. [16:34] Maximizing customer loyalty through various strategies discussed. [17:14] Taking loyalty for granted, embracing VIP program. [19:31] Danielle's Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/490Contact SHOPLINE >>> https://ecmp.info/shopline Genie offer: 30% off for the first 2 months >> https://ecmp.info/genie Get all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

Today we're talking all about size zero to plus size: fashion tips for all sizes from a personal stylist. As a stylist, it's my job to not only be well versed in many brands for men and women, it's also important for me to understand what each client feels good or not so good about when it comes to their body. Some people don't say it up front in our initial Closet Edit call, sometimes it comes up as we are shopping and they try something on that fits well, but their insecurity comes out in how they feel about it. I share my top tips with you for dressing your body type and dressing to feel really confident and good about yourself. Here are the brands I mentioned below:

Plus-Sized Hearts starts its journey with a very special guest from Korea. Vivian Geeyang Kim is a true trailblazer in Korea's plus-size scene. After attempting to go see a showing of Jeanie Finlay's empowering documentary Your Fat Friend at the DMZ Doc Fest in Seoul I saw that Vivian was on the speakers panel after the showing.   After a couple of DMs and emails, Vivian and I ended up having dinner at a great burger place in a cool part of Seoul and the rest is history. Every time we meet, I learn something from her about staying true to yourself. She is unapologetic when it comes to making sure people (mostly women) in Korea feel seen and heard no matter what their body size. For the past 15 years Vivian has been chipping away at the Korean culture's tendency to completely turn away from people with larger bodies. She's been steadfast in her commitment to bring about awareness that people with larger bodies are people with hearts, feelings and have the right to do as they chose living in the society of Korea, and most importantly they have a right to live without feeling like they don't belong. Try not to tear up at the end when she shares what she does to keep her heart plus-sized. Vivian put her money where her heart is and started her own design house called im66100 and she shares what the name means in this episode. She's also been photographed in major fashion magazines such as Vogue and Elle. She appears regularly on TV talking about being plus-size in Korea.  This first episode of Plus-Size Hearts is one you don't want to miss! Here's where you can learn more about Vivian and her ongoing projects: Instagram: @plusmodelThreads: @plusmodelDesign house: www.im66100.comVivian's website: plusmodelkorea.comYoutube: @kimgeeyang You can learn more about me

After a long journey of trying to figure out why the plus-size fashion industry has so many challenges and what goes wrong with plus-size launches, Katie Sturino is ready to discover the future of plus-size fashion.  Katie speaks with Gianluca Russo, The author of The Power of Plus: Inside Fashion's Size-Inclusivity Revolution, and Lucy Aylen, founder of Never Fully Dressed.  Special thanks to Gianluca and Lucy for speaking with us, and thanks to our listeners for all of your amazing feedback on this series.  — Use code KATIE20 for 20% off both online and in store with Never Fully Dressed at neverfullydressed.com or at 243 Elizabeth St. in NYC You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megabababe Have any questions or comments? Email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 201-701-1575. — This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media and Madison Higley

Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today we're discussing: How in the hell SHEIN is able to buy everything when they have a pending RICO charge, specifically: SHEIN Partners With Forever 21 SHEIN Buys Missguided Amazon Closes Their Style Stores We're also going to dive into my personal shopping icks as a plus sized woman, because it needs to be talked about! Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of The Haute Guide. Don't forget: Subscribe Rate 5 stars Share Follow me everywhere: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl​​​​​​ Youtube ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6AOkgttQ5Mzfw9PXLJc_A  Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl​​ http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusemagazine http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomlive http://www.instagram.com/thefashionfirm.co

Welcome to The Plus Size Experience podcast, where we talk to inspiring people within the fashion industry catering to the amazing plus-size community.  I'm your host, size inclusive fashion expert Michaela Leitz, and today, I'm thrilled to have the incredible Adam Brody from Zurich as our guest.  Adam is the founder and CEO of Adam Brody Zurich, a luxury fashion brand known for designing high-quality, stylish clothing for plus-size women.  In this episode, we'll delve into Adam's unique journey and expertise, starting with the story about the most memorable fashion moment that sparked his passion for design.  Then, we'll uncover valuable advice and predictions on entering the plus-size fashion market for aspiring designers or entrepreneurs.  Listeners will gain insight into the future of the industry. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of The Plus Size Experience, where we unwrap the inspiring world of plus-size fashion with Adam Brody Zurich.  Find Adam Brody Zurich on: Website: www.adambrody.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/adambrodyzurich Email: adam@adambrody.com Connect with Michaela Leitz: Website: www.confidence-style.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aboutmichaela LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-leitz-aslaksen/ Stay tuned for this insightful conversation, and remember to follow us for more inspiring episodes!

Andi Marrs is one of my favorite plus-size baddies. She's going to share her style tips and plus-size journey with Val."Hot Goss" this week: Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips are dunzo, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. might be a thing, and Rihanna shows off her family. 

We are so honored and thrilled to have our Fashion Bestie, Supermodel EMME, back with us on the podcast this week! She is here to share her favorite summer fashion picks and give us a short recap from our last show where we interviewed the winner of her “Fashion Without Limits” competition, Nina Chen.     Go back to EP 152 and have a listen!      EMME's Favorite Summer Fashion Picks:  Our BFFF (best fashion friend forever), EMME spent some time in Mexico this summer at Rancho La Puerta, a wellness resort in Tecata on the Mexican border - and as you can imagine - it was HOT and SUNNY!     So, what are her secrets for beating the heat while staying in style?     A large reed beach bag that she cannot leave home without.  A large sun hat, long sleeves and clean-ingredient sunscreens!  Anything linen. She says breathability is key, so go with the wrinkles if you are hot!   Smocked Tops (you may even be able to go without a bra if you do it right).  Any sort of tunic which will provide cool and stylish coverage – think Morocco.  NYDJ skinny jeans.  Gladiator sandals.  Fresh pedicures (due to a “hiking toe”).  Bathing suits that will stay on her body because she likes to move around in the water. Favorite swimwear brands include Anne Cole and Nautica – whose designs bridge the gap between coverage and style.     Hot Tip: check out Swimsuits for All* for the best selection of women's swimwear!    *As we speak, Holly is wrapping up an interview at the SWIMSUITS FOR ALL headquarters in NYC. Stay tuned for that episode!     EMME's vision for Fashion Without Limits Design Competition  To recap: Supermodel Emme is a Division 1 college athlete who put “athletic curvy” on the map and rose to fame in the mid-1990's as the world's first plus-size Supermodel, and is once again shedding light on size inclusivity in the fashion industry.     After beating cancer a few years ago, EMME felt strongly about creating a legacy project. The result of this vision was the creation of the Fashion Without Limits Design Initiative.     Teaming up with her alma mater Syracuse University and online plus-size retailer OneStopPlus (OSP), the nationally recognized advocate for body positivity, health and wellness is promoting fashion inclusivity in the classroom with the 8th Annual Fashion Without Limits (FWL) Design Competition.      Emme enlisted the help of fellow advocate and veteran plus-size fashion designer Zahir Babvani, head of design & style for OneStopPlus, to inspire a new generation of up-and-coming fashion designers to put their talents to work for the silent majority -- the estimated 70 percent of American women who wear sizes 12 and up! #FACTS    Emme says that she created this competition to galvanize the design school community around the exciting career opportunities in one of the fastest growing, yet most under-served, segments of the fashion industry.      The 1985 Syracuse University grad, athletic Hall of Famer, and Fashion Without Limits founder says, “Learning from successful designers like Zahir Babvani shows young designers that this is a rewarding career path. Syracuse University is at the forefront of making inclusive design an exciting area of concentration, giving tomorrow's designers the skills, and ability, to enact real change on the fashion landscape. We hope this program will become a template for other schools moving forward.”    According to Emme, curvy women are professionals, celebrities, mothers, daughters and sisters.     “All women want to feel special, confident, and secure in their clothes.  At Fashion Without Limits, we believe that love, happiness, and success have no size limits. Our goal is to offer fashion design students an inclusive curriculum that enables them to provide women of all shapes and sizes with the apparel they want and deserve.” – EMME    It has been so fun catching up with the delightful EMME. We will continue to follow her Fashion Without Limits program, and her mission to change fashion for the better with size-inclusive styles.  #YAAASSSS!    Thank you, EMME!       VOTE FOR US!  In other fashion news, we have been nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards honoring podcasters since 2005, and we would love for you to vote for us.    Please vote via this three-step process:      Go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and create an account.    Please verify your account via your confirmation email.    Then you can vote for us in the People's Choice Award, and in the Arts Category.       We know this is a big ask. But they do this multi-step process to make sure the voting is authentic, and people don't rig the system.  THANK YOU!      Ok that's it for this week!  We hope you share this podcast with somebody you love who may need fashion help. Write us a review on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen!) because that makes us so happy and helps to make us super-popular.       Find us on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-crimes-podcast/id1523111704    Also, please follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, too!     We are the best fashion friend you never you needed. We hope you have a fabulous fashion week ahead!    Xoxo,  Holly Katz - Your Favorite Personal Stylist, the Hostess with the Mostest, and, the ONLY Holly you need to know.    www.fashioncrimespodcast.com 

Join me on the next exciting episode of "The Plus-Size Experience," where I chat with Charlotte and Ashley, the dynamic duo behind Amour781 - an emerging plus-size luxury fashion online retailer looking to redefine the industry. Charlotte and Ashley started Amour781 with the goal of creating a luxury online shopping experience for plus-size women who want the same quality and materials as everyone else.    In this episode, we'll explore the inspirations behind Amour781, discuss the emerging trends in the plus-size market as the industry continues to grow, and touch on the future of high-end plus-size fashion. We will also dive into the challenges faced by mainstream fashion brands in creating flattering and well-fitting pieces for plus sizes, and how Amour781 mastered the art of designing clothes for all body types.    As a size-inclusive fashion expert and plus-size luxury influencer myself, I love how Charlotte and Ashley are smashing stereotypes and showing the world how to be confidently stylish at any size! Together, we'll share tips and insights that will empower you to rock your plus-size wardrobe with confidence.    In this episode, we're covering: - The rise of Plus Size Luxury fashion - How to feel confident and stylish at any size - The fashion industry's adaptation to plus-size consumers - The importance of being size-inclusive Find Amour781 here:   Website: https://amour781.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amour_781    Check out my specially curated selection of summer looks featuring Amour781 clothing on my blog post: https://confidence-style.com/summer-fashion-amour781    Connect with me, Michaela, here:   Instagram: www.instagram.com/aboutmichaela Personal Styling: www.confidence-style.com/personal-styling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-leitz-aslaksen

Are you struggling to break into the plus size fashion industry for your clothing brand?  On this episode, I talk to Shafonne Myers, CEO of Aisle Society and co-owner of a plus size bridal gown company, about her journey from plus size bride influencer to fashion business owner. She shares valuable insights on how to pitch to influencers and the importance of size inclusive marketing. If you're looking to make a name for yourself in the plus size market, this episode is a must-listen.   Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/work-with-me Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

It's been 9 years since Katie Sturino began talking about fashion for women of all sizes. In many ways, a lot has changed since then. The conversation has made its way to mainstream media, advertising campaigns, and brands focused on creating a full size range have been born.  But have we seen the peak of fashion's acceptance for larger bodies? Big retailers like Old Navy and Loft have swung and missed. Contemporary brands like Staud and ALC have quietly launched extended sizes that disappeared before getting any traction. And now Katie wants to know what's going wrong. This is the first episode of a THREE PART SERIES exploring the past, present, and future of the plus size fashion industry.  Special thanks to Our guests Helen Nightingale and Hitha Herzog for speaking with us. You can find Hitha Herzog at @hithaherzog on instagram and @hithaherzog on twitter, www.hithaherzog.com, and check out her book Black Market Billions on audible.  You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megabababe Have any questions or comments? Email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 201-701-1575. — For a limited time, Boob Sweat listeners can use code BOOBSWEAT15 at checkout for 15% off your order at megababebeauty.com! — This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media and Madison Higley

Plus-size fashion has come a long way in the 119 years since Lane Bryant opened its doors in 1904, but it still has a long way to go. Many people still struggle to access the same clothing options as straight-size people. Reset learns more from fashion blogger Natalie Craig and journalist Gianluca Russo, author of The Power of Plus. Then we'll hear from Jovana Savic, founder of Thick Mall, a local vintage market offering more options to plus-size customers and local writer Megan Kirby who covered Thick Mall for the New York Times.

Get ready for a very special new episode, dropping FRIDAY, January 13th, with an exclusive interview with Supermodel and Life Coach Emme!    So, FRIDAY the 13th is actually your lucky day! Because your favorite personal stylist  Holly Katz, is expanding her focus on CELEBRATING WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS and WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS on the podcast - all year - this year!  #Yaaaaaasssss!    And who better to PUMP US UP with confidence and wisdom than our new BFFF (Best Fashion Friend Forever), than supermodel and fashion mold-breaker, EMME?!     After three decades empowering women and influencing (shapeshifting / disrupting) the worlds of fashion and beauty, Emme has all this experience and more to share!    We are all about Fashion Over 40 - and we mean, WAAAAAYYY over 40.  So, it is perfect timing that EMME sits down with Holly to talk about loving who you are - no matter what stage of life you are in.    LISTEN HERE!    About EMME:   Emme has been a trusted voice in the fashion, wellness, beauty, and news industries for more than 20 years, and she is widely regarded as a trailblazing social reformer for women's empowerment and positive body image. She is the founder of the True Beauty Foundation, whose mission is to enhance young people's mental wellness.     Emme's passion is to "feel extraordinarily free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives possible" as a TV personality, brand spokesperson, TV and podcast host, consultant, author, Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, and creative director of her clothing lines (EMME®, mebyEMME®, and TrueBeautybyEMME®).    Emme was chosen twice for People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," and Ladies' Home Journal named her one of the "Most Important Women in America" and one of the "Most Fascinating Women of the Year."     In 2018, Oprah Magazine dubbed her the "Godmother of the Full-Figured Industry." Emme is also a TEDx speaker. She has also been recognized as one of the "Women of the Year" by Glamour Magazine and one of the "25 Most Influential Women" by Biography magazine.     So, now you know that EMME is a BFD.  (If you need to Google that, then go ahead.) But this girl knows fashion. And she knows women's fashion over 40...and how to love living in your own skin after 40.   Join us for a delightful, enlightening and refreshing conversation about loving the woman that you are. Not what you see on Instagram. Not the one you see in photoshopped images in magazines. Not what the trends tell you to be.     In Emme's words:    “I love finding joy within the honoring of my body and all that it can do. I love being in fashion, being able to be involved in fashion and wearing trend-appropriate fashion. I was also an athlete growing up, so I love being out and about and being fit.”    Emme has written a book and done TV shows, and it's all around honoring the body, all the different shapes and sizes and colors and all that we are - and not listening to voices that dictate that “you should be this way, or you should be that way.”     “I don't want to feel like I am “less-than” every single step of my life. I want to feel infused with joy. That is it. It's an inward journey to tap in, tune in and turn on to that.”    “So, when you hear messaging on the outside, when you hear conversations around the dinner table, when you hear cocktail party discussions, or you see billboards and your image - or your friends' images - are not reflected in the ideas of beauty, just know that deep down inside, that if you're rocking your life and you're in it to win it, that's the best place to be, instead of trying to change yourself.”  EMME    MKAYYY, #PREACCHHH     For instance, one day, you might not have a big butt and then suddenly the trend is that you need to have a bigger butt.  So, you run out and try and get one.  Or, the next day you need to have a certain hairstyle, so blah, blah, blah. Don't spend time being something you're not.    From her early days in journalism to becoming the first plus-size supermodel to becoming a life coach, EMME's journey is one all women can relate to.     She has broken every rule and every mold that women have been forced to believe for decades – and then – she walked New York Fashion Week runway in her 50s for Chromat - in lingerie - no less!   (Or, very much less!) This is GIVING. US. LIFE.   Her inspiring, nurturing and thoughtful approach to being body-positive, to tapping into to her female super-powers and spreading human happiness, is just a beyond refreshing conversation to hear. You'll want to save this one.   Listen, review, SHARE and enjoy this soul-comforting episode wherever you get your podcasts.     FASHION CRIMES PODCAST  “The Best Fashion Friend You Never Knew You Needed!”    Hosted by your favorite personal stylist, Holly Katz!  www.fashioncrimespodcast.com 

Remi Ray is a high-performance coach for neurodiversity women to accept their individuality and increase their income. She helps her clients overcome their confidence and shame issues and gives them strategies to help them reach their highest potential. One of the 50 most influential neurodivergent, Remi Ray is an established coach and trainer who has a formidable career in business. She has successfully spent the last ten years as a go-to coach, entrepreneur, and mentor. Despite her challenges, Remi has had an award-winning career that started in fashion. Her niche now is in neurodiversity focused on performance and leadership development, helping professionals and entrepreneurs navigate and flourish.  In this episode, She dived into her dyslexia diagnosis process at the age of 19 Her pivot from plus size fashion to business coaching Her legacy of generational wealth and what it represents as a Jamaican descendant British Woman with a daughter of African descent. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Frs1bh6n0K0 Connect with Remi Ray on social media: https://www.instagram.com/iamremiray/ https://linktr.ee/iamremiray  https://www.linkedin.com/in/remiray/ https://twitter.com/iamremiray

Can fashion be truly ethical if it's not inclusive? And what would it take for a fashion brand to actually achieve inclusivity? Kat Eves is a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive fashion stylist and the founder of Style Ethic. She talks about the challenges of finding plus-size clothes (and the even greater challenge of finding ethical and sustainable plus-size clothes), and suggests ways that fashion brands can better serve the 67% of American women who wear a size 14 or larger. Kat talks about fast fashion, overconsumption, and shares how reading Elizabeth Cline's book Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion inspired her to go from shopaholic to doing a shopping ban. She also talks about her favorite pieces in her closet, what's inspiring her right now, and what makes her feel optimistic about the future.  For show notes visit: https://www.swapsociety.co/pages/podcast

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Quiet Quitting making its way to your skincare, TikTok has gotten wind of the Blurring Powder that gives you Picture Perfect skin, Barbie collaborates with Lebanese Fashion Designer featuring Size-Inclusive Models, East African Twins have 2-4-1 Cosmetics with Cruelty-Free Hypoallergenic options, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Publishes First-Ever List of Top Non-Toxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands & ProductsYou know we like to Keep it Simple Sis.. let's keke Episode Mentions: 241Cosmetics, Non-Toxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands, Plus-Size Fashion, Danessa Myricks Blurring Powder, Quiet Quitting Skincare Support the showI Love kee-keeing with you every week, let us continue cutting it up on...IG : #marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty. For more show notes head over to the ...

Natalie Wakeling is Australia's first plus-size editorial model, turned size inclusive fashion designer and she's got a bone to pick with the fashion industry. Natalie has been part of a pioneering movement to redefine the fashion and retail industry into a more size inclusive, body positive space not only for customers and models but also plus size designer brands. And not just a ‘we feature some curvy girls once a year in our body diversity issue' inclusive. As in, get these brands on the runway, plaster real bodies all over billboards and start supporting the fact that retail customers (and most styling clients) are a size 14 MINIMUM. Her most recent ‘win' was the battle with the giants of fashion week to get the first plus size parade (called the Curve Edit) debuting at Australian Fashion Week. Natalie began her designing career with Embody Denim in 2006, which has now become one of Australia's most recognised and respected size inclusive brands featuring a full collection of denim and apparel. Nat shares some incredible stats that will be helpful for you stylists when it comes to your marketing material. USE THESE FACTS IN YOUR POSTS ⬇️ Google search data revealed Australia has become the country most interested in size inclusive and ethical clothing in the past 3 months. A report by McKinsey said “60 percent of people considered a brands ethics while shopping” A report by ABS showed “the average woman's waist circumference was 88cm, equivalent to sizes 16-18” AND THAT'S NOT ALL THE BEEF For plus size, size inclusive designers to thrive, which is what all of your clients want, we need the media to support them. That means features, PR, editorial coverage, celeb endorsements, to broaden the reach of these brands and get them in front of your clients. SO SHE'S DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT, GOD DAMN IT Natalie has started a national movement called #realaustralianfashion The goal is to raise enough money to book out a whole year's worth of advertorial space in Australia's top magazines and fill the pages with size inclusive brands, styled by Australian stylists specialising in curvy clients, and on curvy models that truly represent the average Australian customer. BUT SHE WANTS YOUR HELP STYLISTS! “I'd actually really like (stylists) to reach out because I'm going to need help. I can't do all of this on my own. I really want this to be a collective effort amongst women and the community. This is about raising awareness to all the stylists that are struggling to find quality, sustainable, designer brands for their clients, and for customers looking for brands they would love.” If you're a stylist in Australia who'd like to be included in the upcoming shoots, please email info@stylingadvisory.com.au LINKS https://www.embodywomen.com/pages/natalie-wakeling https://www.instagram.com/nataliewakeling/?hl=en RECENT PRESS https://www.mamamia.com.au/plus-size-jeans-review-embody-women/

Welcome back to Silhouettes. This week; the first episode in a new series focussing on the history behind what many would consider 'modern' fashion trends. We start this new trio of episodes with a topic close to my heart - The History of Plus Size Fashion, where I debunk the ideas around modern sentimentalities in fashion. Fashion for the larger woman is not just something we have today, but has a long, often tenuous, history. People have always been curvy, fat, plump (or stout as the term used to be) and how these are not words to shy away from, then or now! Plus-size fashion has always been along for the ride for generations of gorgeous, gorgeous girls, and in this episode we discuss it's origins, including the unexpected role Amelia Earhart has to play. -Mild TW for this episode, as I do briefly go into the history of diet culture and ideas towards fatness

On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris talk about Neeley pulling the trigger on buying a new TV. They talk about the conclusion of ANIMAL KINGDOM coming this weekend. They talk about Neeley's trip to Target, and what a disaster that store has become. This leads to a talk about what a "model" looks like these days. They talk about some women that held it together. Finally, they admit they don't have anything else to talk about and end the segment. Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode! **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.*

We talk about Gianluca Russo's new book about the plus size fashion industry, The Power of Plus. ALSO: Filson & Smokey Bear teamed up for a collection of apparel and accessories you don't want to miss. AND: Goodbye, Joyn - the body-neutral movement platform is ending its 4 year run at the end of August. Find out how you can get your fix after that. Beer: Bruce: 50 Shades of IPA, by Gigantic Brewing | Jody: Unbearable Lightness Summer Pilsner, by Breakside Brewery Follow our Heavy Conversation Beer List on https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753 (Untapped)

The laughs are abundant and impossible to avoid when TeaRon (@tearonworld) links up with fellow podcaster and all around phenomenal woman Leo Ra'Chel (@LeoRachel__). The two discuss the growing podcasting empire that includes 4 successful podcast shows, a fashion line dedicated to curvy women, trips to Cabo and more!Leo Ra'Chel tells us about how someone can go from a Midwest town with a poor reputation to being a thriving entrepreneur and how the influence of her mother's hard work contributed to the woman she is today. Learn More about our guest:PHAT PHAM SUMMER JAM - TRIP TO CABO! -  https://traveljoy.com/bookings/j3i9JqAPLPxmgPcu3q3G9TaxINSTAGRAM - @LeoRachel__ , @thephatgirlchroniclesFACEBOOK - facebook.com/thephatgirlchroniclesTWITTER - @pgcpodcastTIKTOK - tiktok.com/@leorachel__Ubiquitous Blacks InstagramUbiquitous Blacks Facebook

You know those friends you don't talk to often, but when you do, it's as if no time has passed? That is how Sabrina Chazen is for me. Love her. Our moms met in Mommy and Me class with their firstborns, and she's become my older sister's best, best, best friend. We agreed that we are friends because we're cool *sunglasses tilt*. Sabrina is a fellow influencer (IG @sabrinachazen) sharing body positivity, links to plus-size fashion, laughs, fun, awareness, and more. She's a must-follow. We talked about plus-size fashion, body image, “fat-phobia” in society and medicine, her relationship with food, making mom friends, navigating evolving adult friendships, and more.       This episode is brought to you by GLDN, Nuuly, Clare, and Macy's.   Visit gldn.com to find the perfect jewelry and make it yours- use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.   Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service. Go to nuuly.com and use code WITHWHIT10 and sign up to get $10 off your first month. Clare is a new online paint brand that makes paint shopping simple. Visit clare.com/withwhit with code withwhit for $5 off your first gallon of paint.   Get you back to school essentials at Macy's! Visit macys.com/backtoschool.   Produced by Dear Media

Kristine Thompson, aka @TrendyCurvy, is a plus size fashion blogger from Los Angeles with over 1.4M followers on TikTok where she's known for her plus-size fashion halls and style tips. Kristine started a blog in September 2013 with the catch phrase “A Curvy Girl Living in a Trendy World”. Her goal is to show that curvy women can be just as stylish and fabulous as everyone else! She's been featured in Glamour Magazine, Essence Magazine, and is also the founder of Kin by Kristine, a fashion destination for everyday women.  Athletic Greens www.athleticgreens.com/realpod  Macy's www.macys.com/pride  Karma Water Produced by Dear Media

In episode 46, Sharae Averhart, the designer and business owner behind the plus-size petite fashion brand MoraRae, shares the role fashion has played in her life and career and how through all her experience, she has learned to approach fashion design with compassion, empathy, and problem solving. Hi! I’m Sharae, the owner and designer behind […]

On the season finale of the Don't Be Pressed Podcast, the ladies discuss what the Diamond Club is pressed about. Beginning with the post pandemic recession and how expensive gas prices have become nationwide. Devin and Morgan then dive into a spirited conversation about gun violence and what gun control should look like as we experience the aftershocks of the Uvdale school shooting. Tune in to hear these and other pressing topics from Brittany Spears to summer fashion advice for all sizes you won't want to miss it!SUBSCRIBE! Don't Be Pressed: Where we cover PRESSING topics from the point of view of 2 Black girls Learn more about us on our website: www.dontbepressedpodcast.com Listen on the go! Podcast on: iTunes Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Pandora, iHeart Radio & Tune In FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @dontbepressedpod INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontbepressedpod TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dontbepressedpod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/dontbepressed To tell us what you're pressed about for the podcast: dontbepressed@gmail.com For collaborations, guest opportunities and other business inquiries, email us at: media.dontbepressed@gmail.com 

Episode Transcript: https://ceceolisa.com/2022/01/a-year-of-loving-myself-2021/Why theCURVYcon Hasn't come back yet: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP5gHG_BMVs/All about Doll Butter: https://ceceolisa.com/2022/04/my-founder-story-doll-butter-cocoa-by-cece/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceceolisaMy "How to Build Self Confidence" Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivNNgdCsY7oThe Youtube Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/2Cu3GNiANcU

I'm Michaela Leitz a plus size fashion stylist and your podcast host and today I'm telling you about curvewashing and how misleading advertising is making us plus size consumer feel. I am so sick of it and here to speak out about my own most recent experience while plus size instore shopping at a luxury fashion brand for curvy women. Stay tuned and please let me know how you feel about curvewashing, misleading advertising, and using thin models for big products. I would love to connect on instagram, you can find me: www.instagram.com/aboutmichaela or via www.confidence-style.com

Founded in 2010 by celebrity designer Angela Rene', Rene' Tyler creates custom, contemporary designs for women sizes 12 and above. Rene' Tyler designs have been worn by celebrities including Laverne Cox, Dulcé Sloan, Mary Lambert, Marsha Ambrosius, and most recently Vivica A. Fox. The brand was featured on the critically acclaimed AMC television series Dietland starring Julianna Margulies and Joy Nash. In 2016, Rene' Tyler made history as the first-ever plus-size brand to show at LA Fashion Week. Inspired by the belief that high-end fashion should be inclusive for women of all shapes and sizes, she opened the first-ever plus-size boutique on the Las Vegas Strip, at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.  In 2020 the boutique opened at the Fashion Show Mall. Her Noir et Blanc collection debuted in New York at Oxford Fashion Studio, at Pier 59 Studios, making her the only brand to showcase an all plus-size collection for the fall and winter 2020 season. She believes whether you're a size four or thirty-four, fashion is for everyone! Angela' Rene is a finalist for The Cultivate Award Year II presented by The Curvy Fashionista with founding sponsor Eloquii.

Hear from Trisha Bantigue, the CEO and co-founder of Queenly — which is the leading online marketplace and search engine for pre-loved formalwear — about building an authentically inclusive fashion business.In this episode, Trisha is also sharing:Why fashion companies are stuck at this surface level view of diversity, rather than really addressing inclusivity at a root levelThe negative perceptions of secondhand that Queenly was (and continues to be) up against in the formalwear industryThe challenges of securing funding as a women-founded businessHow tech can be used to increase accessibility to secondhandHit play to tune in to all of this and more! FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/trisha-bantigue-queenly/ LINKS MENTIONED:Queenly app on Google Play StoreQueenly app on Apple StoreJulie Wainwright, CEO of The Real Real CONNECT WITH TRISHA & QUEENLY:WebsiteInstagram - @queenlyappFacebook - @queenlyappPinterest - @queenlyappTwitter - @queenlyappTiktok - @queenlyappLinkedIn CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit  

Frustrated by the lack of choices and representation, Bruce Sturgell created Chubstr to chronicle his awesome mens' plus-size looks and where to find them. In doing so, he became a voice for others who were struggling to see men with bodies reflective of their own, creating a map of accessible fashion for all. Today, Chubstr highlights other stylish plus-size men and continues to shine a light on brands creating stylish, accessible clothing for bigger bodies with masculine tastes.Find us online!https://chubstr.com/https://www.instagram.com/chubstr/https://chubbydiaries.com/https://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries__/https://www.facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravelhttps://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/_created/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAMJe2-AwcKjE_iq1HMhzwWe'd like to offer a special thanks to Roy, our audio editor, for helping make this episode possible!

Sunni Norris is a plus size fashionista (even though she's not keen on that term!) Since she was in college at Texas Southern University, fashion has been in her blood. For years, not only does she love wearing wonderful new designs, she also loves to give reviews. I caught up with Sunni in February 2022. We couldn't remember how long we known each other but decided it was the universe that brought us together & I'm so happy it did! Follow Sunni on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunayye/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SunAYYE ✅Best ways to help support The Unrestricted Podcast! ✔️PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/barrimedia ✔️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunrestrictedpodcast ✔️Merch: https://www.tiny.cc/unrestrictedstore To reach the Unrestricted team you can email: Barri.MediaTexas@gmail.com ✅FOLLOW THE UNRESTRICTED PODCAST ✔️INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unrestricted_podcast ✔️TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/barrimedia_ur ✔️WEBSITE: https://www.barrimediaunrestricted.com ✔️YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/theunrestrictedpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrestrictedpodcast/support

We are rounding out our month of Women Empowerment with the inspirational Becky Jarvis. Becky saw an opportunity that would give plus-size women the chance to feel truly beautiful, and she couldn't resist. Seven years later, thanks to her work, time, and dedication, Jarvis is the founder and owner of Curvy Chic Closet, the largest plus-size consignment sales event in North America. Twice a year, these body positive events attract hundreds of women across Portland and the Pacific Northwest to purchase clothes and accessories at incredible discounts and attend the largest plus size fashion show on the west coast. The fashion show has grown tremendously and features women of color, women of different abilities, women of all ages from 14 to 60+ which empowers and inspires women and now men of size (Big & Tall) to believe in their personal beauty and confidence. KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: -How Curvy Chic Closet and Curvy Closest Foundation came to be -Our stories of battling with body confidence -The plus size fashion industry -Is body positivity and image shifting or is it just a “trend” -How to feel empowered and love your body at any size

Eight years ago, Nadia Boujarwah launched fashion styling and e-commerce company Dia & Co to cater to women wearing sizes 10-32. This customer segment has long been neglected, but according to Boujarwah, brand interest in serving the demo is at its height. “The social calls for inclusivity have never been more pronounced,” she said on the latest Glossy Podcast. “Inclusivity has really moved into the limelight in the last two years." She added, "We're hopeful we're at the beginning of the next renaissance of plus-size fashion, where both the social imperative and the inventory availability finally meet”. Old Navy recently laid the foundation for such a renaissance by launching inclusive sizing, pricing and merchandising across its women's product portfolio. Of course, not every brand can afford to make such an investment in the category -- but doing so isn't needed to forward progress, Boujarwah said. “Our advice to brands is to just start [offering plus-size options],” Boujarwah said. “As long as the customer knows they're on a journey with you – where things are going to get better, and that is communicated clearly – the endpoint doesn't have to be today.” In addition, Boujarwah discussed Dia & Co.'s strategic use of data, approach to fundraising and evolving business model.

This week we speak with the @pinkdivastudio, Rhonda Renfro, about her selling niche in the plus size fashion category, community, Poshmark, social media, and of course, tacos! List Perfectly is the #1 way to sell across multiple e-commerce platforms to include: eBay, Poshmark, Etsy, Mercari, Kidizen, Grailed, Heroine, Depop, Tradesy, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram and Shopify. The Seller Community Podcast from List Perfectly is the #1 resource for the seller community across all platforms and hub for information on growing your business with List Perfectly. Find out more at listperfectly.com/podcast, leave a message or ask a question at https://anchor.fm/sellercommunitypodcast, or email us at podcast@listperfectly.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sellercommunitypodcast/message

Today's guest Atarah Styles is a Plus Size Fashion Stylist and Image Consultant. She has a passion for the plus-size community and wants to empower and educate through style and fashion. She believes that you can make a bold statement at any size. From styling makeup to photoshoots. The Atarah Styles Agency is a one-stop-shop for all your plus-size branding needs. Connect with Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc https://businessbeautynetwork.vipmembervault.com/ Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie Connect with Atarah Styles: https://www.facebook.com/atarahstyles https://linktr.ee/atarahistry?fbclid=IwAR2x-sJiVn577CwqZub-_piAKP8bfI0g81AMxQGoN4sH51rHZCNe6S6Qlbs This episode is sponsored by Coleman Tax--> thebeautycpa.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support

Beatrice Grünwald ist Geschäftsführerin der sheego GmbH, einer Modemarke für Plus Size Fashion.Sheego ist eine 100-prozentige Tochter der Otto Group und ist im Januar 2021 aus dem 1954 gegründeten Schwab Versand hervorgegangen. Die Marke sheego konzentriert sich heute als Onlineanbieter auf Damenmode ab Größe 40.Beatrice Grünwald besitzt viele Jahre gelebte Produktentwicklung. Ihre Bekleidungsreise begann bei Hugo Boss in der Zusammenarbeit mit Werner Baldessarini, der sie lehrte, die Kund*innen im Fokus zu haben, Material und Schnitt als Basis für jedes Teil zu betrachten. Dies führte sie zum Studium der Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie. Nach ersten Erfahrungen im Produktmanagement lernte sie die Einkaufstätigkeiten bei Charles Vögele kennen. Die Faszination der Vielfalt hat sie bis heute nicht verlassen.  Beatrice liebt Marken mit einer eindeutigen Markenbotschaft und einem Mehrwert für die Kunden. In der heutigen Episode sprechen wir über:sheego's Zielgruppe: Faszination, Besonderheit, ChancenPurpose und Haltung der Marke sheego: Female Empowerment, Body Positivity, DiversityVom Katalog-Versandhaus zum modernen E-Commerce Unternehmen / Kulturwandel in Unternehmen: Was brauchen Organisationen, um sich schneller auf das sich ändernde Kundenbedürfnis anzupassen?Nachhaltigkeit, welche Ziele sich sheego gesteckt hatDigitale Transformation: Planung von 3D-Schnittmustern um sie an Avataren zu visualisieren Beatrice's große persönliche  Herausforderung, mitten in der Pandemie vom Homeoffice aus bei sheego onzuboarden ihr größter Erfolg: Menschen auf dem Veränderungsprozess mitzunehmen, da das ein großes Vertrauensverhältnis voraussetztBeatrice's Tipp beim Aufbau einer eigenen Marke: Idee und Vision haben, einen Plan machen wie man da hinkommt, nie das Große und Ganze aus den Augen verlierenund vieles Spannende mehrEs lohnt sich reinzuhören.Hier geht's zu den ShownotesWOMEN IN FASHION MENTORINGMöchtest auch Du mit Deinen vorhandenen Potenzialen, Fähigkeiten und Kenntnissen Deine unverwechselbare Marke im Fashion- und Lifestyle-Segment aufbauen? Ich helfe Dir gerne bei der Gründung Deiner eigenen Marke, und biete Dir meine Erfahrungen, meine Plattform, und den Zugang zu meinem exklusiven Netzwerk.TRIFF JETZT DEINE ENTSCHEIDUNG und vereinbare Dein kostenfreies Vorgespräch mit mir. Vielen Dank für Deine Treue!Herzlichst,Sibel Brozathttps://womeninfashion.de/www.linkedin.com/womeninfashion.dewww.instagram.com/womeninfashion.dewww.facebook.com/womeninfashion.deTelegram Gruppenchat  Hast Du Deine Weihnachtsgeschenke parat? Ich habe eine grandiose Idee für Dich! Kennst Du taeshy.de? Es heißt es ja, wenn die Tasche auf dem Boden liegt, läuft das Geld davon. Mit taeshy hat Deine Handtasche einen respektvollen und sauberen Platz neben Dir am Tisch. taeshy feiert 10 Jähriges und spendiert Dir 10% Nachlass bis zum 31.12.21 mit dem Rabatt-Code „Podcast“. Schau gleich mal vorbei auf taeshy.de.

There are quite a few barriers to secondhand shopping, from perceptions about limited styles to the issue of smells. And this episode will cover all of these obstacles and more. But sizing is one of the most common obstacles that comes up, especially for those shopping for plus sizes.So, in this episode, I'm chatting with Mya Price, the founder of the plus size vintage boutique, More Than Your Average.More Than Your Average has colorful one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and if you've spotted their Instagram, you know that Mya has some seriously impressive vintage styling skills!In this interview, Mya is sharing:Her tips for styling vintage pieces in a modern wayAdvice for others looking for plus size secondhand or vintage fashionWhat her secondhand garment sourcing process is likeHer perspective on what we can all do to make slow and secondhand fashion more size inclusiveHow we can find amazing secondhand garments that will fit us well and that we'll truly love for many years to come  FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/plus-size-vintage-more-than-your-average/ WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (coming soon):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg LINKS Conscious Fashion Brands with Plus SizesConscious Fashion Brands with Tall SizesConscious Fashion Brands with Petite Sizes CONNECT WITH MYA & MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGEWebsiteStyling ServicesInstagramTikTokFacebook CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:Conscious Life & Style WebsiteInstagramPinterestConscious Edit NewsletterYouTube 

In this episode I chat with Essie about figuring out her style, being influenced by NYC, having more plus size shopping options, old school church pageants, confidence trickling down through generations, growing up a tomboy, being new to the sneaker community, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple Podcast, and share it with a friend. Follow Essie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/essiegolden/ In this episode she mentions: Married To The Mob American Eagle Ambercrombie & Fitch Target Walmart Eloquii Nike Reebok Something For The Aunties Carnivour Creates Zelie For She Hanifa Amazon The Drop Levi's Thick Laces Follow BSA on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/

Project Runway Winner and Plus Size Fashion Designer Ashley Nell Tipton visits Polemic Nation and speaks to Javier Luna about her fashion designer journey, the challenges of designing plus size fashion, and the biggest misconceptions around this field.   Follow the Polemic Nation podcast at: facebook.com/polemicnation instagram.com/ijavierluna Learn more about Ashley Nell Tipton at: ashleynelltipton.com instagram.com/ashleynelltipton

We're talking about how to get over the fear and anxiety about speaking publically about your diabetes and related health issues (including depression and sleep apnea) with music from Carly Simon. Grammy winner Carly Simon has recorded over 30 albums, won two Grammies, and an Academy Award. Carly Simon managed to accomplish her dreams by overcoming severe stuttering and painful migraines to achieve her success. When I was a young child,” Carly Simon has revealed, “I had a stammer. And the only time it went away was when I sang. One day, my mother said to me, ‘Don't speak it, sing it.' And that's what I did.” Leading advocates share their journeys and tools that help them: FreeStyle Libre 2 App, CPAP machines, and a new line of baked good mixes, TruEats. The FreeStyle Libre system measures glucose levels through a small sensor applied to the back of your upper arm. It provides real-time glucose readings for up to 10 days, both day and night.Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea.Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose and mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure. Guests include the Director of Content of the sleep sites of Pillar4 Media, Marten Carlson, and Plus-Size Fashion and Tavel Blogger, LGBTQ+ Influencer, Alysse Dalessandro Santiago. October's Divabetic podcast features music from Carly Simon's Coming Around Again album courtesy of SONY Music. 

Diet culture, starving ourselves, food guilt, being at war with our shape, fat phobia, body shame. It's a special kind of torture and what I've discovered is that no woman is immune to this hell. For plus-sized women, magnify the feelings of pain by 100 because of how our culture responds to those who don't fit in, literally. Listen in as we talk about Sarah's life growing up as a fat and happy child and what her uncle told her about her weight and her worth. Hear about how the fashion industry disregards plus-sized women and how much of the population that actually omits. Gain insight into how fat phobia is literally everywhere in our culture and why it's so important that we start to recognize how we unconsciously perpetuate it. Fall in love with Sarah's fierce rebellion as she shares a story about literally prying her braces off of her own teeth with a pair of pliers and why she was so hell bent to make everyone around her stop trying to make her conform to their standards of beauty. This woman is a beautiful force to be reckoned with, taking plus-sized to the mainstream without asking for permission. GO SARAH! Sarah Hamel-Smith aka @thecurvytrini is a New York based TEDx presenter, plus-sized model, storyteller and digital influencer represented by TRUE Model Management. She is the co-Founder of Plus Amplified, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering those who live in plus-sized bodies and serves as a catalyst for cultural and internal shifts towards size equity. After being body shamed for many years she decided to be one of the people who changes the way beauty is defined in society. Sarah has worked with several major fashion brands as a model, motivational speaker and influencer including Eloquii, Veronica Beard, Universal Standard and Tommy Hilfiger at Macy's and has been featured as a model and writer in BTFL Magazine. Sarah has presented at NYU and NYWICI as a subject matter expert in influencer marketing and at FIT as an expert in Plus Size Fashion. Sarah has been featured on CBS News and Crain's New York speaking out about the dangers of diet culture and has modeled on Good Morning America and as well as InStyle Magazine as a plus size style icon and featured on Billboards in Times Square for New York Fashion Week.

Plus Size Model/ Lipedema Awareness Advocate, Beth Rylaarsdam (rye lars dam) AKA @curvygirlbeth on social mediaBeth Rylaarsdam, known as Curvygirlbeth throughout social media, although  Instagram is her main platform, has battled her weight for most of her life until she finally received a Lipedema diagnosis in October 2017. Since then, she has become a Lipedema Awareness Advocate and Plus Size model who has more than a quarter million followers.  She believes that "Representation Matters" and that  "Uniqueness is our Super Power" and asks everyone to consider that philosophy throughout her sphere of influence. Beth is a leader within the Lipedema community and collaborates within the Plus Size Fashion field with a variety of brands as a Model. She has been featured on various podcasts and is available for Speaking Engagements as well. Weekly you can join her for Workout Wednesday on her IGTV Live. Curvygirlbeth Website link: www.thecurvygirlbeth.comSocial media links:@curvygirlbeth on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and PinterestJOIN THE REVOLUTION!Join our community on facebook at The Obesity Revolution Support Group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theobesityrevolutionJoin our movement at theobesityrevolution.com

Plus Size Model/ Lipedema Awareness Advocate, Beth Rylaarsdam (rye lars dam) AKA @curvygirlbeth on social mediaBeth Rylaarsdam, known as Curvygirlbeth throughout social media, although  Instagram is her main platform, has battled her weight for most of her life until she finally received a Lipedema diagnosis in October 2017. Since then, she has become a Lipedema Awareness Advocate and Plus Size model who has more than a quarter million followers.  She believes that "Representation Matters" and that  "Uniqueness is our Super Power" and asks everyone to consider that philosophy throughout her sphere of influence. Beth is a leader within the Lipedema community and collaborates within the Plus Size Fashion field with a variety of brands as a Model. She has been featured on various podcasts and is available for Speaking Engagements as well. Weekly you can join her for Workout Wednesday on her IGTV Live. Curvygirlbeth Website link: www.thecurvygirlbeth.comSocial media links:@curvygirlbeth on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and PinterestJOIN THE REVOLUTION!Join our community on facebook at The Obesity Revolution Support Group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theobesityrevolutionJoin our movement at theobesityrevolution.com

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