In today's episode, we interview Brynta Ponn, a body confidence influencer and social media powerhouse from Toronto represented by Shine Talent Group, the leading influencer talent management agency. Brynta is encouraging people to live unapologetically and embrace their bodies through honest conversation and comedic content. She was a speaker at The BodCon 2021, the first-ever virtual body confidence conference. TheBodCon, created by Shine Talent Group, is hosting monthly events to create positive change on how we view our bodies. Learn more at TheBodCon.com.
In this episode you'll hear:
In this episode you'll hear:
- Brynta's goal is to stop the war we have going on with our bodies and to prove it is possible to show herself kindness no matter our size (1:28)
- How wedding dress shopping helped her to become this body confidence influencer (2:28)
- What do body respect, positivity, and neutrality look like in day-to-day life? (6:43)
- The impact of the lack of inclusive styles and sizes in the fashion industry and how it changed her approach to body neutrality (8:44)
- Brynta shares what she would say to somebody who is currently struggling with body image issues (16:44)
- Addressing personal stigmas and preconceived notions about weight, body types, and co-opting terms (19:20)
- Brynta explains how she got involved with Bodcon and finding a community and space where she could connect with likeminded people about body acceptance (21:18)
- How Brynta's childhood and upbringing impact how she saw her body, how she felt in it, and what the expectations of her body were. (23:28)
- Why media and social media is becoming a major issue for the younger generation and the issue with celebrities promoting unrealistic body goals and lifestyle (25:59)
- What advice does Brenda have for people who are constantly on social media and seeing the world of celebrities and comparing their bodies to theirs (34:23)
Connect with Brynta:
IG: @bryntstagram
TikTok: @brynta27
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany's IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany's Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren's IG: @loandlemons
Lauren's Website: https://laurenrd.com/
