Hey Friends, woah is life really fucking hard right now.
Honestly, at times I have felt conflicted about doing this work when daily people’s lives are at risk and we are all actively fighting fascism. BUT AND I try to remind myself that the intersections of fatness, race, gender, disability and fiscal access is incredibly important to the larger picture. Thus, this work through extension is important.
This isn’t to pat me on the back but just to gently remind all of us that it’s okay to take in information that supports you on your journey. Even when the world is on fire. Plus, the more fatties we free from tyranny the more we can fight the system!
With that being said, welcome to Season 2 of The Fat Positive Everything Podcast!!
Episode Summary: Join host Kayla Stansberry as she welcomes Alicia Schmitt, owner of Buxom Boudoir, to discuss the journey of body positivity and empowerment through boudoir photography. Alicia shares her personal experiences and insights on creating an inclusive and affirming space for all body types.
Key Topics:
The impact of societal beauty standards and diet culture.
The importance of representation and inclusivity in photography Tips for finding a body-positive boudoir photographer .
How to create a safe and empowering environment for clients.
Guest Information: Alicia Schmitt owns Buxom Boudoir, a full service, body affirming boudoir studio in Wisconsin. She spent a huge part of her life hating her body. Boudoir helped her heal. She wants the same for her community.She opened her self love boudoir studio in 2017 and moved to her downtown Port Washington WI studio in 2021. In those years, she's photographed hundreds of people, each one with their own story and struggle. And each one was ready to heal. Her studio advocates for diversity, making sessions at Buxom Boudoir a joyful experience for all shapes, sizes, races, sexualities and physical abilities.
Call to Action: Visit Alicia's website to learn more about her work and explore the world of body-positive boudoir photography. Share this episode with friends who might benefit from its empowering message.
