Expand The Curve Olive Bassey
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- Society & Culture
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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.
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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 Can we push past outdated ideals and break generational cycle of what it means to be masculine?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 -
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 -
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
Instagram & Twitter: @jamesdillenbeck
Patreon: @jamesdillenbeckart
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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
Facebook - @MsPlusIntercontinental2021
Instagram - @roach.wendy
Twitter - @wrsunshine -
TikTok Trends, Euphoria & Plus-Size Typecasting (ft. Rease Cassity)
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:
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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
Customer Reviews
Insightful and so very important
Olive dives into research into body positivity and representation. I’ve actually known Olive since freshman year of college and am honestly just so proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone and talk so passionately and clearly about something that needs to be talked about. She keeps it light and yet stays true to the topic at hand. Amazing interview skills, and love that she is able to put her own personal touch in a topic that so many of us go through. Thank you Olive, for sharing your voice with the world, and thank you for talking about something so so so important! You’re incredible!
Such a GREAT podcast!
Olive has amazing energy and I love her message to expelling destructive body issues and instead creating a body positivity environment around you. There was a need for a podcast like Expand the Curve and I’m so happy I found it. I can’t tell you how many times I said “Yesssss! Exactly! Preach Olive! 👏🏼🙌🏼”
A real game changer
Listening to these amazing people about body representation is the confidence boost I needed!