The fashion industry may have come a long way in terms of inclusivity, but it seems like the boardroom is still living in the 1950s. From office dress codes to bias during job interviews, there's a definite imbalance when it comes to body types in the professional world.

In this episode, Erin and Nicole explore what this lack of diversity really means for those who don't fit into society’s traditional standards and the impact it’s really having on professional progress.

 

The Body Activists

The Gorgeous Agency

Body Equity Alliance

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “We all have implicit bias.”

• “They want me to have body issues and I don’t.”

• “I’m not here for the drugs lady. Can you tap my knee and get the f*ck out of here?”

• “We have to stop worrying about being cool and we have to start worrying about being inclusive.”