Kicking Down Barriers with Kix'ies - A Great Thigh-High Idea!

Kix’ies is the thigh-high brand for all. Breaking down size barriers and tight stereotypes, Kix’ies made their own lane for legwear. Kix'ies thigh Highs are the fun and flexible solution to looking sexy and feeling comfortable on a night out. Their collections range from funky thigh highs to cozy socks to sexy tights. All of their collections embody their motto of remaining fun and free. Freedom to be comfortably yourself and freedom to have fun without worry. Their thigh-highs include an elastic band that keeps them snug all day without slipping. Each piece is made with durable fabrics that will last without wear and tear.

Sante Grace - The Brand Encouraging Ladies to be Lush and Luxurious

Tracy Christian, the creator of Sante Grace, decided to take fashion into her own hands. By creating an inclusive brand for the plus-size community she capitalized on the issues she saw in the fashion industry. Sante Grace is not only luxurious and comfortable, but it is sustainable with their packaging and materials. Keep reading to learn more about the inspiration behind the empowering brand and how Sante Grace came to be.

Breaking the Chains Foundation - How to Love YourSelfie Event

The Breaking the Chains Foundation recently hosted the “How to Love YourSelfie” Live event, an inspiring event aimed at decreasing the pressure to achieve a certain body ideal that is often perpetuated by social media. Created by popular actress Jillian Rose Reed, this innovative program seeks to increase media literacy, reduce perfectionism, and build resilience by increasing self-compassion and body appreciation. The Breaking the Chains Foundation’s How to Love YourSelfie Live program is a great example of the foundation’s fabulous work. By transforming research and personal stories into artistic programs, the foundation works to create a safe nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. A positive attitude toward one’s body is key in increasing self-love, self-esteem, and self-acceptance, and this program is doing an amazing job at helping individuals achieve this.

Tawana Blassingame - A Pioneer for Body Positivity

Tawana Blassingame is a pioneer for body positivity. As the creator of Queen Size Magazine, she helped pave the way for the underrepresented full-figured community. Tawana also highlights talent across various platforms at the Full Figured Industry Awards, where she is the creator and host. After just celebrating her third annual ceremony this November, Tawana hopes to continue helping people find love for themselves and encourage a more inclusive fashion industry.

I had the pleasure of attending the third annual Full Figured Industry Awards this November and was impressed by the community Tawana fostered together. All the attendees dazzled on stage and I enjoyed seeing them shine. Tawana has a special ability to make people feel seen and appreciated. No good deed went unnoticed. The night was filled with compassion, joy, and beauty from the inside out.

Lauren Buglioli Will Keep You Tuned In

Actress Lauren Buglioli is professionally dramatic. In addition to her being a talented actress, Lauren has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, which she uses to help improve the lives of children — coaching and teaching kids in acting and working with special needs children. When she isn’t busy working hard, she is being a voice for self-love and body positivity in the industry and on social media, sharing her own struggles with unrealistic body expectations that we placed on her at a young age. Please read on to learn more about Lauren and how she uses her talents for good.

Kate Cosentino Can Be Our Emergency Contact

Kate Cosentino is here to sing her way into your heart and soul. This progressive Italian girl from Nashville will have you dancing and reflecting on your inner love when listening to her tunes. Having struggled with her own body image she now writes songs about it and teams up with organizations like Project HEAL and The Body Positive Alliance to help other learn to love themselves a little more. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview below.

Brooklynne Webb Wears The Crown

Brooklynne Webb is all about being your authentic self! This body positive Canadian is taking over TikTok (over 10M followers) with her fun dances and make-up looks. You can’t stop from smiling when you see her. And if that doesn’t have you curious, she has an awesome new song out now called “My Crown”, which you will want to make your new anthem. To learn more about Brooklynne and her work with Reading Across America, please read our exclusive interview below.

Joy Nash On Embracing The Skin You Are In

Joy Nash is an actress based out of Los Angeles. Fifteen years ago, while YouTube was still an infant, Nash posted “A Fat Rant.” The monologue garnered over a million reviews and inspired a lot of people to start living for today, no matter the skin they are in. As an actress you may also recognize her from Dietland (2018), Twin Peaks (2017), and The Mindy Project (2013). Nash’s resume also includes writer, voice talent, and volunteer with ‘A Place Called Home’ in Downtown LA. Their art, education, and wellness program for kids in South Los Angeles works to improve their economic conditions and lead healthy purposeful lives. Read on in our interview with Joy Nash to learn more about her career, volunteer work, and upcoming projects!

Adi Yacobi Reminds Women How Special They Are!

Songwriter, singer, and an advocate for body positivity and women empowerment, Adi Yacobi shares her trajectory and how music changed her life. She uses her psychology and sociology background to understand not just her own feelings, but also to understand and help her listeners create a better reality. Everyone has a story or something related to their bodies and appearance that they want to change. Still, Adi comes with a message, "I'm Special", which reminds all women that they are “special, unique, beautiful, and gorgeous naturally — just the way they are”. Please, continue reading to learn more about Adi, her music, her projects, and how she has contributed to the world and community with the #WEMproject, Plastic Free Israel, and 4Ocean.

PRESSOLOGY: Care for Your Skin With Biology

Skincare has always been a popular topic of discussion amongst women and has extended to men and young teens in these recent years. Besides aiming to stay young, people are also starting to be more conscious about what they are putting on their skin. With many skincare options trying to achieve youth and health in the skin, PRESSOLOGY fulfills both! The founder, Sally Nasser, uses her knowledge in biology to create a modern skincare line that is clean yet effective in achieving youthful long-lasting healthy skin from a cellular level. The skincare products’ ingredients derived from a various organic indigenous herb that works with the natural harmony of the human body. How cool is that? Read on further on our interview with Nasser to learn more about her organic skincare line and the creative process in incorporating ancient Ayurvedic rituals into their products.

COVER - Rising From The Ashes

Walking on a runway is glamorous but walking for injustice is empowering. Meet Kaprice Imperial! The Filipina-American model is admirable in challenging the world to do better and to dream of a future that is more inclusive and united. In our interview, Kaprice gets candid with Jejune on what happens before hitting the runway, the effects of her Asian background, and protesting hate crimes. Check out our interview below!

rIVerse Is Going Viral - The Future of High Concept Art Pop

rIVerse is the viral, multi-racial, LGBTQ+ and body-positive pop group that is breaking the internet. An independent Canadian pop and R&B group, rIVerse is a band known for making international waves for their high concept art pop and inclusive messaging. The group is comprised of band members Dizz, Monroe, Khadija and Zak. rIVerse recently released their newest music video for “BaeBeeBoo” off their critically acclaimed album, Poison IV. The album has been heralded for its innovative, genre-bending aesthetic and inclusive messaging which tackles themes ranging from body positivity, self love to systemic racism. We couldn’t wait to talk to the members of rIVerse and share the impact of their music and creativity. Please read our exclusive interview with rIVerse below.

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Cal Mosack Finds The Right Fit With Nic Tailor

When Cal Mosack established the brand Nic Tailor for men’s undergarments, he did it with the goal of creating a piece of clothing that would take practicality to the next level with comfort and inclusivity, with the need to raise awareness for men's body positivity in mind. Cal Mosack’s mission with Nic Tailor is not out to sell unique underwear, but to send out an urgent message concerning body positivity and men’s mental health. Mosack sat down with Jejune to talk about his vision for Nic Tailor, the brand’s partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and a certain Twilight actor, and the harmful stigma surrounding prostate cancer. To know more about Cal Mosack and Nic Tailor, please read below.

Bianca Bosch Might Be An OMG Girl In The Kissing Booth, But She Is A Sweet Heart In Real Life

At a time when many young people in the film industry don't want to be aware of what they are doing, it is refreshing to seeing some talented and conscious actresses. The 24-years old Netflix star Bianca Bosch, known for her role in The Kissing Booth Trilogy, isn’t just another OMG girl or teen movie star. When she isn't acting she can be found locally feeding the homeless in South Africa, starting her own lighting business, and learning Reiki. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about Bianca.