We talk about plus-size representation in all types of industries (entertainment, fashion, healthcare, etc). Also, we have tabletop discussions with special guests about controversial topics. Let's contract the norms and expand the curve.
Toxic Masculinity (ft. Alec and Louis from 'The Unfiltered Show')
In this day and age, masculinity is breaking stereotypes, gender roles and reinventing itself. However, traditional roles and expectations are still being required despite progression. I speak with Alec and Louis, from The Unfiltered Show, on their thoughts, perspectives on what toxic masculinity is and how it's effecting everyday man. Can we push past outdated ideals and break generational cycle of what it means to be masculine?
Follow The Unfiltered Show:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredshow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dLSJyACkFl4Il9EOryUCK
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unfiltered-show/id1582875181?uo=4
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk6WNbN1pMcxfHxbN52Kvg/featured
13 Apr 2022
The Art of Burlesque (ft. Lucy B Luscious)
Seduction comes in all shapes and sizes. It's what you make of it that matters and Lucy B Luscious makes her spotlight known. Get ready to learn about the world of burlesque: through the good times and bad, the show must go on! She tells her story of how she got started, her first burlesque show, common issues and the inner works of a burlesque show. Find your seat and enjoy a real class act!
Find Lucy B Luscious:
Instagram: @lucy_b_luscious
Facebook: @LucyBLuscious
Website: https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/about
30 Mar 2022
When Punk meets Chunk, An Artstyle is Born (ft. James Dillenbeck)
Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created #chunkwave, a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen. Find his artwork and more through his social media:
www.jamesdillenbeckart.com (http://www.jamesdillenbeckart.com/)
Instagram & Twitter: @jamesdillenbeck
Patreon: @jamesdillenbeckart
Follow the hashtag: #chunkwave and #cyberchunk
16 Mar 2022
Don't Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle (ft. Wendy Roach)
Wendy Roach doesn’t dazzle, she sparkles! Wendy tells us how she began her pageantry, life lessons and tips and tricks to shine on stage. She found that a competition brought her closer to making lifetime friends. If you want to feel empowered, motivated and ready to learn what it truly means to be a pageant queen and title holder, then listen now. She reminds everyone what hard work, perseverance and courage can get you: a lifetime achievement, longtime friends, a big title and a bigger tiara.
Find Wendy Roach at all her social media:
Website - https://wendymroach.com (https://wendymroach.com/)
Facebook - @MsPlusIntercontinental2021
Instagram - @roach.wendy
Twitter - @wrsunshine
You've seen her on your "for you" page on TikTok from her "Main Character" series, it's Rease Cassity. She is a multifaceted personality ready for the big screen. When she is not filming, she is a health coach on Instagram, trying to serve plus size bliss. We discuss her music background and transition into her tv/film and what she hopes to achieve when on and off stage. We also talk about her tv/film portrayals and Kat from "Euphoria."
Follow Rease on all her social media:
TikTok and Instagram: @reasecassity
16 Feb 2022
Size-Inclusive Healthcare (ft. Kastury)
Today we dive into healthcare on a communicative level. Telehealth is universally recognized and has made waves for all patients, but in the plus size community we still face issues. Katsury explains her findings when developing the company, Bare Health with her colleague. We talk about terminology, pharmaceutical, anti-diet culture, and her company. What to give your thoughts? Share now in Bare Health's 3-minute survey: https://barehealth.typeform.com/survey?typeform-source=www.barehealth.co
Visit https://www.barehealth.co/ to learn more information.
Follow Bare health on social media:
Instagram & Twitter: @barehlth
LinkedIn: Bare Health
2 Feb 2022
Plus-Size Shopping Troubles? Meet Cue the Curves (ft. Charlotte Oxnam)
Charlotte Oxnam created Cue the Curves to aid all plus-size people with their shopping frustrations. We discuss how she developed the app, inspiration, her team and what lessons she learned along the way. She tells us about her background and why its essential this app is needed for our community more than ever.
You can follow Cue the Curves at www.cuethecurves.com or social media (Facebook, instagram & TikTok) @cuethecurves.
8 Dec 2021
The College Experience (ft. Alyssa Subsinsky)
Alyssa tells her remarkable story about her college experience. The ups and downs of being a student can be seen as challenging, yet hardworking. However, for Alyssa she experienced her own obstacles along the way. Now she tells her story to inspire and motivate others and herself that life does get better.
Follow her on Instagram @alysssubs
Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/expandthecurve
1 Dec 2021
Diet Industry Doesn’t Tell You This (ft. Ragen Chastain)
Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, activist, researcher and athlete. She holds the title of Guiness World Record for Heaviest Woman to complete a Marathon. We discuss her journey through training for a marathon, having confidence for speaking engagements, the ins and out of the diet industry, the lack of laws for weight discrimination and her personal experiences. Check out her monthly workshops: https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops (https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops)
Sign up for her newsletter: www.weightandhealthcare.substack.com (http://www.weightandhealthcare.substack.com/)
Twitter: @danceswithfat
Instagram: @ragenchastain
Saucye West: #fightforinclusivity
24 Nov 2021
Finding The Silver Lining (ft. Levana Slabodnick)
Levana Slabodnick is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist who owns a practice, Silverlinings Counselings & Hypnosis. It is a LGBTQ+, Poly and Kink+ Inclusive. We discuss her work, her personal experience, the psychology behind body image & eating disorder issues, and the best advice when looking for a therapist. Visit her instagram @silverliningsOH or her website at www.silverliningspsychotherapy.com
Support the podcast at Patreon.com/expandthecurve for exclusive content, bonus clips and more. We appreciate it!
17 Nov 2021
Life of a Twitch Streamer (ft. ShortcakeStreams)
Cass, aka ShortcakeStreams, is a vibrant young woman who is not afraid to take risks. Through her life, she overcame obstacles to be a twitch streamer. She tells us the ins and out of the platform, along with her experience. Her story matters because she is proof that change can exist. She wants to be the role model for her online community and for the plus-size and LGBT+ as well. You can follow her on twitch @ShortcakeStreams.
10 Nov 2021
Stop Doubting, Start Living (ft. Karalee)
Karalee is a bold, "tell it how it is," woman who learned from her past experiences to be the woman she is today. Being raised by a single parent, she walks us through her childhood, body issues, the moment she redefined what it means to plus size and her role models. No one is slowing her down, because she is hard working and passionate. Check out her instagram @karahhleee!
3 Nov 2021
Start Your Fitness Journey By Manifesting (ft. Teresa Cedeno)
Teresa Cedeno is a young, easygoing personal trainer and host of fitnessmanifest. Her journey to being a personal trainer came from her own experience and inspirational role models. So much from the one role model she calls it, “The Jeff Effect.” We talk about her fitness journey, how she helps her clients, famous fitness brands, popular fitness tv shows that showcased extreme weight loss and what her podcast & training can do for you. Listen to her podcast, Fitness Manifest. Follow her on Instagram @fitnessmanifest.
27 Oct 2021
Redefining the Narrative (ft. Shakesha Williams)
I talk all things film industry with Shakesha Williams. From her love of Guys & Dolls, being a Sex & The City addict, starting Harlem Fusion Studios, to creating her award-winning series, Curvy Girls Rock. Find out how she did it, the obstacles she went through, and what steps the film industry needs to take to be more body inclusive. Follow Shakesa Williams on Instagram @shakeshadw and her podcast @satwb1
20 Oct 2021
Dress Your Soul - Not Your Size (ft. Michaela Leitz)
Michaela loves fashion since she was a child. Through her experiences, she learned the hard truth about the industry. However, through her personal challenges she gained expertise to create special moments for her clients and her audience. Hear her story on how she got started, her relationship with the fashion industry and what she can do for you through confidence and styling.
16 Oct 2021
Hogging: The disturbing sexual practice of misogyny
It's bad enough that we are ostracized in society, now men make it a sport to humiliate us even more through the form of "Hogging." I discuss the terminology, the male reasoning behind the practice through research articles, a celebrity who admitted on air to participating, tv shows and movies that showcase this event and the best solution to end this ill practice.
13 Oct 2021
Main Character Energy (ft. Katharine Scarborough)
Acting was all Katharine Scarborough wanted to do, but the roles were of the same "sad fat lady" trope. So, she wrote the perfect role for herself by creating "Big Girl." Hear how she got started, her role models, favorite tv shows and the best advice for budding actors. Follow her show @biggirlshow.
6 Oct 2021
Lizzo: Big Girl, Small World (ft. Kayla Lewis)
The rumors are true! We discuss all things Lizzo, from her background, music career, body positivity, and recent controversies. Is she more than what meets the eye? Let's dive deep. Follow Kayla @boo_itskayla on instagram. Like what you heard? Give us a review. We appreciate it.
27 Sept 2021
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