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Breakups Suck: How Ariana Madix Helped Me Believe I’ll Be OK

No, I don't know Ariana. But if I've learned anything from watching her flourish post-breakup is this--everything will be OK. An admitted reality television lover, I too, have been caught in the whirlwind of Vanderpump Rules (or VPR) drama. Since season one I’ve been...

Fatphobia (Taylor’s Version)

Standing on the scale in the bathroom, the young woman hopes and prays for a lower number, but once it stops it’s not to her liking. She sighs in disappointment as the voice in her head says she needs to be more disciplined and restricted. It's me Hi I'm the problem,...

Dear Self Magazine (And Other Fat Allies)

Jessamyn Stanley kneels on a green mat in a school gym while wearing a lilac purple top and gray athletic pants and looks directly into the camera. This photo, and many others, are featured in Self Magazine titled, "The Future of Fitness." Why I'm a Fan of Self...

Life Lately

*Blows dust* Jesus, this is worse than Bunzy's go-to spot full of fur. Anyway, hey y'all. We're still in a pandemic two years later because no one knows what they're doing. At this point, this is the new normal. Unprecedented times my... One thing the pandemic has...

Yes, You Can Shape Your Eyebrows

Growing and maintaining your brows is a necessity for me. If I feel a little busted, I go through my checklist of maintenance: Teeth brushed? Hair combed? Face washed? How ‘bout them brows? … Because we’re in the middle of a pandemic, though some of you are out and...

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Yes, You Can Shape Your Eyebrows

Yes, You Can Shape Your Eyebrows

Growing and maintaining your brows is a necessity for me. If I feel a little busted, I go through my checklist of maintenance: Teeth brushed? Hair combed? Face washed? How ‘bout them brows? …...

How to Make Your Brand Human

How to Make Your Brand Human

You’ll read the buzzwords from any guru or brand strategist (including me): Be “authentic” with your audience. Show them that you’re “human.” What does that mean? Being “human” with your brand isn’t something you have to try to do, it’s part of you. I mention it time...

How to Work With Instagram’s Algorithm

How to Work With Instagram’s Algorithm

Recently, I talked to my girl and friend of the pod, Christina of the Social Butterfly Gal, about the changes to Instagram (you can listen below). If you haven’t noticed (and let’s be honest, you probably have if you’re here), the algorithm changes have shifted in a...

Say it Loud: Finding Your Brand Voice

Say it Loud: Finding Your Brand Voice

"I don't know if I have a brand voice." This statement isn't true. If you have a brain, you have a voice. Now it's time to find it. Scream. I'm not kidding, scream. How does that feel? Weird? Awkward? Relieving? All three? Good. Now you're one step closer to finding...

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Hey Y’all Hey

Today we crave community like we haven’t before. We want to connect with people like us while learning to be kinder and gentler to ourselves. We’re also overwhelmed with the pressures of the world, both outside and inside ourselves. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you’re here so we can trade stories and laugh together.