We’re loving “How To Die Alone“, a new comedy series on Hulu created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, who you’ll probably recognize from Insecure. The show is both laugh-out-loud funny and emotionally intelligent. Mel (Rothwell)…
Author: Annette Richmond
Annette Richmond is an award-winning content creator, travel writer, public speaker and advocate. Richmond is an immigrant that splits her time between Mexico and the United States. The creator of the fat positive travel community Fat Girls Traveling is a native Californian. Annette got her start in the fashion industry working in trend forecasting and public relations. Her love for travel inspired her to start Fat Girls Traveling in 2017 which is where she and Amanda met. When she's not creating diverse travel, fashion, and beauty content for The Fat Girls Guide she is hosting Fat Camp retreats and fat positive tours. In her spare time you can find her speaking publicly and writing articles promoting diversity and inclusivity, recording her new podcast, or sipping a margarita on the beach. Richmond hopes to continue to inspire other marginalized people to see the world and be seen.
I was feeling retro in Rebdolls during my latest trip to Cuba. There’s something about the energy in Cuba that evokes a vintage vibe that makes me want to dress like a pin-up. At…
Although summer is coming to an end, these summer camp movies allow you to live in the nostalgia of camp, eternally. Summer camp offers a change of pace and setting that can be refreshing…
During a recent Support Group one of our Network Members asked for suggestions on what to wear for her first long-haul flight. Her main concern was blood clots or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The…
April is Earth Month and we’re sharing plus size ethical and sustainable fashion brands you should shop to lower your carbon footprint. For so long fast fashion retailers were the only options for on-trend…
Happy Women’s History Month! I’ve been waiting to share some Fat Women’s History with you. So get ready because class is in session!
It’s Black History Month, but you can book one of these Black-Owned Hotels for your next vacation as a way to celebrate Black History 365 days of the year. Last year I promised to…
The problem with BMI is that the racist and inaccurate measure of body fat prevents people from receiving affordable healthcare and insurance. It’s also the basis of social violence and medical discrimination. The definition…
I’ve been struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Along with therapy, here are some of the podcasts that have helped me through this difficult time.
Welcoming a new year often means beginning the year surrounded by people obsessed with weight loss and diet culture. This can be triggering for those of us working to love and accept our bodies…