Our increasingly conservative political landscape is sparking a tolerance regression, including around fat acceptance, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Body Positivity
Bronze Medalist Ilona Maher, and the Power of Unabashed Bigness
The U.S. women’s rugby star took body-shamers to task via TikTok – and encouraged women of all sizes, but especially plus-size ones, to reclaim their power, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Lizzo Says She’s Quitting Music, Cites Ongoing Criticism
The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer says she is tired of getting dragged by everyone in her life and from people on the internet.
She Designed Shapewear for Every Body
Stefanie Manhal started up stā BODY in hopes of making and selling comfortable shapewear for all sizes.
Lizzo’s Brand Yitty to Launch Gender-Affirming Shapewear Line
The collection “Your Skin” will feature binding and tucking garments frequently worn by transgender and gender-fluid people.
By Sharing Her Experiences, Emily Ratajkowski Aims to Connect with Women
At a recent release for her book, “My Body,” model, entrepreneur and now author Emily Ratajkowski shared why she opened up about her past sexual assaults.
‘I’m Winning’ – Lizzo Reminds Us to Celebrate Our Successes with VMAs Speech
While collecting her latest award, the singer rebuked those who shame her body and work by reminding everyone that she keeps coming out on top.
“All Bodies Are Beach Bodies,” Spain’s Summer Ad Campaign Says
The country’s government is celebrating summer by celebrating women’s bodies, too.
Why That Ad Featuring ‘Body Positivity’ Isn’t as Great as You Think
Sure, we may see more plus-size models. But when a movement becomes a marketing ploy, it does more harm than good.
She’s Bringing Bohemian Flare To Plus-Size Fashion
Kali Hancock is the founder of Belle and Broome, a line of plus-size clothing.
Love for a Sensual Dance Fuels a Body-Positivity Mission
Oreet Jehassi Schwartz of Philadelphia designed SharQui, a belly dance class for fitness fans. Then it became the foundation for lasting a business — and a tool to help women around the world love the bodies they’ve got.
Threading The Needle: Showing and Dressing All Bodies
Refinery29’s The 67% Project is looking to break the plus-size woman out of the niche and into the mainstream by increasing her presence in the media.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.