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…
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.
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…
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.
It’s difficult to find plus size winter outfits that are cute and cozy. Now that the weather is really starting to cool down it’s officially time to take out some of my favorite cold…
Wondering where are the best places to travel in 2024? We asked the Fat Girls Traveling Community what trips they already have booked. I was recently asked by HuffPost to Predict The Most Popular Travel Destinations…
It’s time for our annual Fat Girls Holiday Giveaway! This year we’ve partnered with two fantastic brands to bring you some great gifts. Dia & Co is blessing the plus size babes in the…
The newest addition to my wellness plan is listening to affirmations and meditations from Aura. The “Spotify of mindfulness” Aura is an all-in-one mental wellness and sleep app. I’m one of over 7 million…
I’ve recently returned from a European Summer and after nearly a week in Rome, Italy I have a few favorite food spots. If you’re wondering what and where to eat on your Roman holiday…