Lauren Koenig: March 2010 Cover Model

Based on what you went through, what advice can you give to high schoolers dealing with the same things you dealt with?

It all starts within.  If you can’t believe in yourself, love what you do, what you believe in and represent…. then you will never love who you stare at in the mirror everyday.  We need to teach our youth that it’s ok to have an opinion, it’s ok to have a voice.  When we guide our youth and LET them feel important and feel like they have a voice, this builds confidence. This takes time… but it needs to start when their younger years.

If you have nothing lit on the inside, then there is nothing to shine outward… there is nothing to help guide and light up another persons life. Everyone needs that inner fire. Some people just need helping building theirs.

I could not have said it better myself.  I must say in this short time that you’ve been modeling, you have started making a name for yourself.  What do you think is your greatest asset that has helped you thus far?

My handshake… you’ll never forget it. Professionalism is so rare nowadays….I feel like it is deteriorating by the second. We have too many other not-as-effective outlets to communicate. We all know that eye contact, intonation, body language and a hand shake can really make or break someone.   I know who I am and I make sure you don’t forget it. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter what is on the outside.

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with our readers. Is there anything else that you would like to add?

Anyone can be what they want… really. Believe in who you are, understand that sometimes a ‘no’ is a good thing and love yourself!  I am where I am today because I believe that on a scale of one to ten, I”m a twelve (on the in dside and out!)
Thanks Stephanie!  Much appreciated and thank you so much for choosing me to represent DVD in March!

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A Detroit, MI native, Stephanie Penn- Danforth is the Editor-In-Chief of DailyVenusDiva.com She is responsible for maintaining the vision while bringing a fresh new perspective to their readers. She spends the majority of her time editing and scheduling content, forging relationships with various news sources and interacting with dedicated readers. As the only online magazine dedicated to plus size women delivering daily content, Stephanie is proud to bring the readers articles and news from experts in a number of fields. Where Are You From: I’m born and raised in Detroit, Michigan What were you doing before writing for DailyVenusDiva.com: I had a stressful corporate job. It was nothing like DVD. What do you do for DailyVenusDiva.com: As the Editor-In-Chief I am inspired by the wonderful women in this community to deliver lifestyle articles, fashion tips and news relevant to the curvy community. What does it mean to Thrive In Your Curves: Thriving in your curves means being unapologetic for being who you are and being proud of every curve you have. What is your favorite hobby: I love everything from reading to watching soaps to listening music! What is in your future: I’m not sure but whatever it is, it’s going to be GREAT!! What’s so special about DailyVenusDiva.com: Everything is special about DVD. The readers, the staff and the publisher are great! I love this community.

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