Dealing with Rejection

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It’s amazing how recently I’ve met people within the fashion industry that take a look at my modeling website and they love what I’ve done and they feel like I’ve done so much. I’m not going to dispute that, but until I reach my goal I’ll always think of it as small potatoes. That’s not… [Continue Reading]

She Left You for Who?

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Okay, I’ve got to admit it, I’m biased. I realized this recently. I met this guy who is heartbroken because his girlfriend left him for another WOMAN. I talk all the time about it hurting and taking time to heal and in my head all I think of is “Dude, suck it up.” But then… [Continue Reading]

Behind the Panel: View Points with Michele

I’ve decided to give readers of Daily Venus Diva a behind the scenes look at what happened when I went to go do the taping of “View Points with Michele”, previously mentioned in an article. I must say it was quite an experience. Getting ready made me quite nervous because I’m still on the long… [Continue Reading]

Does Breastfeeding Really Help You Lose Weight Faster?

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A little over 3 months ago I had my baby girl. Within the 1st month I dropped 20 lbs of the 60lbs I gained. Now it seems like these last 40 lbs are going to be the hardest. Exercise wasn’t an option at first because I was recovering from a C-section and then I had… [Continue Reading]

Plus Model Panel Discussion in Charlotte, NC

This post is taken from my post on Examiner.com. On July 23rd, I had the privilege of being part of a panel discussion on View Points with Michele, an Access 21 show. The discussion was about “Phat Fashion vs the American Girl Next Door”. On the panel was myself, host Michele, Todd Albaum – owner… [Continue Reading]

Gift Registry Etiquette Debate

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Being on many pregnancy websites, I’ve seen some of the greatest debates over personal choices like circumcision, scheduling a c-section, piercing a baby girl’s ears, and vaccinations. But never did I think registry etiquette would be one of those debates. At some point in time, some etiquette guru (may have been Emily Post) said that… [Continue Reading]

My Fat Baby

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I’ve been missing for a little while, which I do apologize for. Life has been hectic to say the least. Juggling a newborn and still maintaining my own business is tricky but I’m getting the hang of it. I decided to pop in and vent for a minute. Yes, my daughter was born at almost… [Continue Reading]

So She Thought She Could Dance – And She Did

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My favorite summer show is back on – So You Think You Can Dance! The 1st show was this past Thursday night and I was pleasantly surprised. Like last season, there was a plus size female who auditioned and she could actually dance! Unfortunately, the one from last season injured herself and the one from… [Continue Reading]

Power Over Wasted Energy

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Lately, some folks have attributed my attitude or moodiness to being pregnant. However, I don’t see it like that. Starting this new chapter in my life I’ve been putting things into perspective as to what really is important.  Since being pregnant people have said the craziest things to me. From asking what form of protection… [Continue Reading]

Ladies , The Number On the Scale Means Nothing!

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In one of the Plus Expectant Moms groups I belong to, one of the ladies posted about her recent checkup and how embarrassed she was that her husband was right there with her when she was on the scale. She never wanted him to know her weight. This started a chain of other plus women… [Continue Reading]