A Fresh Story Podcast: Laurel thinks confidence is the best accessory
We sit down with Laurel (@laurelladeville) to explore the world of content creation. Laurel emphasizes the importance of embracing body confidence and accepting our ever-changing bodies, rather than striving for an idealized version of ourselves. Laurel's approach to fashion is all about celebrating individuality and staying true to personal style, regardless of trends.
A Fresh Story, Season 5: Cole Kazdin
We had the honor of talking to Cole Kazdin, author and journalist of the groundbreaking diet-culture book What’s Eating Us. Cole Kazdin is a writer, performer and four-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist. We chatted with Cole about her journey with eating disorders, why she decided to write What’s Eating Us, what she found in her journalistic journey of the book, and how it’s all…really about hope.
Nia Dennis & the Decision to Choose Happy
We chatted with viral gymnastics sensation Nia Dennis about her journey in gymnastics, and how one single second changed the rest of her life - and led her to many new Fresh Starts. We discussed her viral moment at The Met Gala, her fresh start in college, and how she pivoted her whole career at a young age.
Alex Frankel & The Hot Fat Guy Club
Alex is a plus-size model with Wilhelmina, and a body acceptance advocate and role model to fat guys all around the world. We had an amazing conversation with Alex, about everything from his career as a professional opera singer, his entrepreneur journey founding The Hot Fat Guy Club, childhood bullying, his foray into the big and tall modeling industry - and so much more.
Laurel & the Brilliance of Finding Your Style
You know Laurel as the middle aged, mid sized mom from the midwest, as she is a TikTok icon inspiring mid-sized fashion lovers every day. We chatted with Laurel about how her breast reduction changed her entire life, her personal style journey, body image as we age, and how her background in art therapy and a support profession helped her grow a loyal and kind community of supporters on TikTok.