Our Topic is: Plus Sized in America: Shifting the Beauty Standard

This is a frank & in-depth panel discussion on what it is to be Plus Sized and Curvy in America.  Examining the beauty standards, marketing efforts and the inroads Plus Sized and Curvy people have made into the modeling industry. 67% of American women wear a size 14 or above.  By most estimates, more than 2/3 of American women are plus-size consumers.

We are honored to be joined with our Special Guest – Mindy J. Lowery:

Mindy J. Lowery is a Curvy and Fashion Model, who began her journey in 2021.  She has a base following that is constantly increasing on social media, to include 28.1k on TikTok alone. Mindy J. continues to make her mark in the fashion industry, while inspiring other women as she goes. 

Mindy socials: 

FB: @mindyjlowery 

IG: @mindyjlowery 

Tiktok: @mindyjlowery 

For booking: info@mindyjlowery.com

Full Figured Fierce socials: 

IG: @fullfiguredfierce 

FB: @fullfiguredfierce 

Stores mentioned: 

Jluxelabel

H&M

Forever 21

Old Navy 

Savage X Fenty

Not mentioned: 

Fashion to Figure 

Torrid 

One Size Fits None: TIME

https://time.com/how-to-fix-vanity-sizing/

Links to Journey to Life Podcast Home Page: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@journeytolife4353

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CJNErVPV2jeLRXNiMWMdl

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-life-podcast/id1617176791

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/af2ca38e-0fa4-4a1e-9100-4c6020be5660/journey-to-life-podcast

The Plus-Size Business Is Breaking From Its Past. That’s Good. - Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardkestenbaum/2021/07/26/the-plus-size-business-is-breaking-from-its-past-thats-good/?sh=3ab8524f5d07

The Evolution of Plus-Size Fashion: Fit Analytics Blog

The Evolution of Plus-Size Fashion – Fit Analytics Blog

Two curve model influencers denied entry into club due to size - Alexa Jay and Ella Halikas 

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/two-influencers-say-denied-entry-club-size-rcna55993

Positive Words That Mean Plus-Size: (bustle.com); Offensive Terms To Retire: (bustle.com)

Thick, Curvy, Full-Figured, & 7 More Positive Words For Plus-Size (bustle.com)