The Curvy Podcast: Fashion, Beauty, Business, Blog

Mickey Leon clears the air on something he's been dealing with for the last 4 years.  Listen closely

Happy 1 year anniversary!

This week on The Curvy Podcast, we talk with Ashlee Hinds. The driving force behind the fast growing blog and social media accounts of Big Beautiful Black Girls! Ashlee shares her secrets to success, and talks about how fast the site has grown and what she has done to get to this point. Ashlee opens up about her struggles with PCOS, and she has a message for all of the other Big Beautiful Black Girls out there! Don't miss this episode!

For this episode, I took a pause for humanity. We took a pause to discuss the issues that have unfolded over the past few weeks. Two more black men dead at the hands of police officers. 8 police officers dead at the hands of gunmen upset about the constant killing of black men by police officers. #BlackLivesMatter

Jonquel Norwood of Jonquel Art, is the hot new artist on the full figured scene! Her art is EVERYWHERE! If you've been following the events in the Curvy Community over the past few months, chances are, you've seen a Jonquel Art originial at one time or another. Jonquel is the talented visionary behind these amazing images that depict curvy women from all walks of life, doing great things! In this interview, Mickey Leon catches up with Jonquel. they discuss her move from the dirty south, all the way to the Big Apple! They talk about self esteem, trade business tips, and of course, the metoric RISE that Jonquel has experienced within the last year! Don't miss this great interview with a very talented young lady. We are sure you'll see more of her in the coming months!   Find Jonquel online at http://jonquel.com/

Join us as we talk with up and coming designer, Yona Love of YONA New York! We discuss the steps she took to build her business and the balance of business, family, and working full time. Check out her website and check out the amazing designs as well! www.yonanewyork.com

Join us as we talk with Kristina Denise! Kristina is a plus model, blogger, and writer!  Her blog Curvy Girl Chronicles, is a blog for all girls who have curves. Kristina has worked with me on previous projects and has been a great source of information for me throughout my years in the plus industry.  Come and check out some of the great things Kristina is working on!   You can connect with Kristina on her blog at http://www.curvygirlchronicles.net/  and her site http://www.kristinadenise.com/  

Gigi Biggins talks about enhancing your business and using the power of social media!  Check out the Plus Size Events App from GiGi!   http://www.plussizeeventsapp.com/

TCP: 18 2016 District Of Curves WrapUp

Today we sit down with SUPER BLOGGER Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista!  Marie is a heavy hitter in the world of blogging and specifically in the Plus Size blogging arena; but how much do you really know about her?  In our interview we get to know the woman behind the blog.     Marie opens up and provides insight into who she is, how she got started in the blogging world, and a few of her favorite things.  We also talk about her move to the east coast, her upcoming events and brunches, and what's coming up for The Curvy Fashionista!   Be sure to tune in in order to get great business advice, business, business tips and resources!   Connect with Marie online at www.TheCurvyFashionista.com

Stephanie Penn is the Editor-In-Chief of DailyVenusDiva.com. Join us as we talk about her journey with Daily Venus Diva and how she got started with it, and her role in the Curvy Community and body positive arena.  We share business tips, what makes up Daily Venus Diva, and a lot more!!  Connect with Stephanie via DailyVenusDiva.com and StephDPenn.com! Email: Stephanie@dailyvenuddiva.com Twitter, IG, Facebook @dailyvenudsdiva  

Today I posted a status on Facebook about my weightless goals and the conversation totally went left and sparked this podcast episode. It's really a question and debate that happens all the time now that the plus industry is getting more attention. Does being PLUS SIZE or FULL FIGURED mean you're unhealthy? Email your comments and questions to Mickey@thecurvypodcast.com or join our Facebook group for the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/830964063597363/

Yolanda Williams is the creator and CEO of the plus size active wear line, Just Curves. Just Curves is active wear/work out gear for ladies size 10-28. Join us as Yolanda shares her story with us and shares valuable tips for business and how she earned $23,000 in her first KickStarter campaign!   Connect with Yolanda on social media and through her website www.Justcurves.net!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justcurvesactive Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustCurvesShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Justcurvesactive/

Cassy Jones-McBryde is the executive producer of the International Fuller Woman’s Expo in the US and recently expanded to Nigeria. She has also created the International Fuller Woman Network. Cassy is a pioneer within the body positive movement as well as a social entrepreneur who has a long-standing commitment to the empowerment and positive development of women and girls of every size, internationally and specifically in Detroit. Her passion for helping women, specifically plus-size women, see their beauty from the inside out, led to Cassandra becoming the founder and C.E.O. of LaFaye Consulting that specialized in event planning, plus fashion show production and plus wardrobe styling. Join us as we talk with Cassy on different aspects of the plus industry and the body positive industry! Get updates on The International Fuller Woman’s Expo as well as the upcoming Opulence event on Feb 6th 2016! Get tickets for Opulence at http://www.Fullerwoman.org   Connect with Cassy on Social Media  https://www.facebook.com/FullerWomanNetwork/ https://twitter.com/fullerwomanexpo Email: TFWnetwork@gmail.com

Mickey interviews Blogger Natasha Nurse of Dressing Room 8! Connect with Natasha on social media:   FACEBOOK GOOGLE+ INSTAGRAM TWITTER

  Join Mickey as he interviews Brandee J of Luxe Kurves Magazine.  Brandee is a curvy female entrepreneur who is taking ont he world and making big moves in the plus industry, especially on the west coast.  Listen to this industry to get exclusive information on upcoming opportunities to work with Brandee and her team and the many things they have coming in 2016 and beyond.  You can find Brandee at http://www.brandeej.com or http://luxekurves.com.   

TCP Bonus: District Of Curves| DC Full Figured Fashion Showcase   www.DistrictofCurves.com  #DCFullFigured #Districtofcurves

Roz “The Diva” Mays is a full time fitness instructor and the creator of Dangerous Curves.  The first and only plus size pole dancing competition.  Roz talks with us about creating her plus size pole dancing empire and what it means to be a plus size fitness instructor in a world that views full figured women as unfit and unhealthy.  She shatters myths breaks barriers!     Facebook.com/RoztheDiva http://www.artistaactivewear.com/

Today we are talking with Kymberly Nichole.  Kym is a certified wellness coach, blogger, plus model, mother, wife, and the owner of Well Fit Curves.  Well fit curves is  A Holistic Wellness Coaching Service. Helping you discover your way to optimal vitality by learning about lifestyle choices that impact health, longevity & wellness on 3 levels……Mind/Body/Spirit!   Kym talks about her journey through life and into the health and fitness world as a plus size women.  This discussion is very inspiring and encouraging for anyone who’s struggled with weight and body image issues.   Connect with Kym:   Blog/Website:  www.wellfitcurves.com   Idea Fitness Connect   Facebook-Well Fit Curves   Periscope, IG, Twitter:  @kym_nichole  

Tonia Minor Talks Virginia Full Figured Fashion Week, which takes place Oct 26-Nov 1, 2015 in the tidewater region of Virginia.  This is year 3 for VF3W and Tonia goes into detail with her struggles and successes over the past three years.  She gives some highlights of what to look forward to this season and offers some great advice for other producers and for models and aspiring models as well!   We cover different topics in our interview.  Below is a guide to different topics and the time that they start.     6min starts talk of how VF3W idea came to Tonia   28min Negative reviews and people and how she overcame it   44min What do fashion show producers look for from models?   1:05min We start to talk about the community and what VF3W does for the community and what to expect.   Buy Tickets for the show hereand connect with Tonia: www.vfffw.com