Join me, Michaela Leitz, your size-inclusive fashion expert, in this special guest episode of "The Plus Size Experience" as I sit down with the amazing Leah V, an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winning author, inclusive content creator, body-positive activist, and digital brand strategist. 

Leah's work has garnered over four million views combined, and her face has graced billboards in Times Square. She has been featured in prestigious media outlets such as The New York Times and BuzzFeed.

In this engaging and empowering episode, we discuss the concerning trend in the fashion industry that disregards body positivity and plus-size fashion in favor of skinny models. 

Leah opens up about her experiences as an international plus-size Hijabi model, traveling Europe and breaking stereotypes in the fashion world. Together, we delve into the challenges and biases against plus-sized women and the importance of building confidence in ourselves and our bodies.

Leah also shares valuable insights on building a business as a woman and her journey to becoming an influential figure in the plus-size community. 

Expect this episode to be full of personal anecdotes and real-world examples to inspire you to embrace your own body and rise above the challenges faced in the fashion industry.

Links:

Leah’s website

Podcast by Leah V

Leah’s Instagram

Books:

Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim

The Dissent

The Union

Michaela’s website

Michaela's Instagram