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Imagine losing a sibling in an accident and then giving birth to your first baby a month later 😲

That is what happened to Hunter McGrady...

She was the first plus size woman to appear on the cover of a bridal magazine, the curviest model to appear in Sports Illustrated, and one of the first curvy models to walk New York Fashion Week runways in 2017. 

...but this past year, Hunter lost her younger brother in an accident and a month later gave birth to her first baby (a boy! 💙). She reveals what it was like living in the season that encapsulated the ultimate grief right alongside the ultimate joy. 

In this episode we’re also talking about what it took to: 

💕 Break boundaries of what type of body can be seen in media, 

💕 Launch her own clothing line All Worthy with QVC. (This line ranges from an extra extra small to a 5x). 

💕 Go from being a size two model to a size 20 model. 

💕 Make it in the world of modeling and fashion.

From Sports Illustrated to sweet mama, Hunter is getting raw and real with us.

Ready to dive in?!

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If you know me, you know that meditation is a key pillar of my wellness routine in addition to movement and more recently breathwork, which is why I was so excited when my friend T introduced me to Open this past summer. Open offers meditation, breathwork and movement like yoga and pilates to help support you in reaching a whole new level of mind-body wellness. You can access classes live or pre-recorded right from your device in whatever space feels most comfortable for you.

Exercises are anywhere from 5 minutes to 45-minutes and are paired with the sounds of award-winning musicians which just takes everything to the next level. 

All the teachers ooze this supportive, nurturing and transcendent vibe. I swear I finish Manoj’s meditations and feel like a whole new person. The sound of his voice and his guiding words seem to sweep away fear and overthinking so that I can tap into a softer way of being. Ally is this force with the incredible capacity to hold space for you just as you are while also calling you forward into your greatest strength. 

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"I'm so tired of trying to be all the things for everyone.”

And the truth is: there's no need for us to please everyone. That's not our job or our responsibility.

We’re back with part 2 of our conversation with Kenzie Brenna, an Instagrammer who is leading the way by using her voice - which gives so many of us permission to do the same.

Kenzie continues to share her experience and wisdom with us on:

💕 The best formula for online dating (and how to overcome dating app fatigue)

💕 Opening up to someone for the first time (do they have to earn your trust?)

💕 Handling the waiting period of finding your forever person. 

💕 When your life doesn’t match up with your Instagram feed

💕 Dealing with criticism (and all the emotions that come with it!)

Ready to dive in!?

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The next story comes from our new podcast partner Shameless Pets, and frankly I love it because EVERY dog or cat owner with kids can relate to it.

When the founder of Shameless Pets, James, worked as a corporate food buyer at the giant retailer, he witnessed the absurd amount of food that went unused in stores every week. In fact, in the US alone, 63 MILLION tons of food gets tossed out every year!

And here’s the part I love most: when James’ kids were learning to talk, some of their first words were “Mina, no!” because she’d try and swipe their meals. I can totally see that happening in so many households! And that’s when it hit James: he could reproduce the unused ingredients into healthy dog treats that Mina and her pals would love. He teamed up with a food scientist, Alex and Shameless Pets was born!

To date, Shameless Pets has saved over half a million pounds of food and turned it into 3 categories of delicious dog treats, as well as a new line of cat treats. There are lobster treats, salmon stripes, berry sticks and many, many more! You can order them to be

delivered to your door - and even have an ongoing subscription at your desired frequency to make sure you never run out.

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If you want to lose weight, dieting does NOT have to be the option. We’re now looking through a different lens.

When Kenzie Brenna first posted to Instagram back in 2015, her goal was diet accountability, not social media fame. When her hashtag #CelluliteSaturday went viral, Brenna realized the power of her platform and is dedicated to documenting the reality behind the social media sparkle.

Now, she celebrates body love at any size. 

Now, she holds space for really big, beautiful conversations, and taboo topics for every kind of woman.

Now, she uses her struggle with an eating disorder and body image issues to educate others.

And today, Kenzie Brenna is sharing ALL the juicy details about:

💕 How her journey of self-acceptance started on social media (and grew into a podcast!)

💕 Showing up authentically online

💕 The real implications of weight stigma

💕 Surviving a pandemic break up (especially as an extrovert during lockdown). 

💕 Finding what works for YOU (because there’s not one path!)

Ready to dive in!?

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“No one was talking about self-love, let alone men talking about self-love”

From emotionally strained people-pleaser to becoming a leader in the self-love space, Paul Fisher is pioneering a new type of diet that has nothing to do with weight loss…🚫

...and everything to do with nourishing self-love! 🥰

Paul is an intuitive healer, self-love coach, business mentor, and the host of the top-rated podcast “The Road To Self Love”. He’s reshaping people’s relationships with themselves through his program The Self-Love Diet, one pillar at a time.

He’s opening up about his journey towards true self-love, and talking about: 

💕 Why people-pleasing isn’t good for you (and what to do instead)

💕 Why healing your trauma is your responsibility (and how you can do it safely) 🩹

💕 The challenges of family relationships (and how to navigate them)

💕 The 5 pillars of self love

💕 The ONE person who can truly love you the way you need to be loved 💞

Ready to dive in!?

PS - We’re sharing our exciting new idea for a reality TV show as well! Don’t miss it! 🤯

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When it comes to fashion and beauty…

...Do you see it as a form of self expression? 

...Or something you cannot go in public without in order to be accepted?

Today we’re talking about the effects of the beauty industry on beauty editor Jayme Cyk. She’s worked with VIOLET GREY, WWD, and Elle. Now, she is the co-founder of and repeat, a platform that champions stories of daily rituals that directly impact your mental health and open the door to conversations that are commonly spoken about in private. 

Jayme courageously shares her personal story with orthorexia and antidepressants, even while still in the thick of figuring it out. 

Orthorexia is an unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way. Jayme describes her experience:

“I think about my next meal, I think about the meal that I've already eaten, and what I shouldn't have eaten, eating things that I deem ‘unhealthy’”

Tune in to this episode of Raw Beauty Talks to uncover:

💕 How a career in the beauty industry has impacted her view on beauty.

💕 What it’s like living with orthorexia (and what’s helping her overcome it!)

💕 What she’s learned writing for major beauty editorials like WWD and Violet Grey. 

💕 The difference between routines and rituals in supporting our mental health (yes, there is a difference!)

💕 Her experience with Eastern and Western medicine (and antidepressants). 

Ready to dive in?!

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As a former elite athlete turned brand marketer with a global reach, Sasha Exeter is making an impact on the world around her by raising her voice to stand for what matters most…

...no matter how difficult.

Sasha has overcome not one, but two chronic illnesses through a holistic approach of diet and exercise, and has created her personal brand So Sasha upon it. 🏋️‍♀️

Having partnerships with brands that range from Nike to Mercedes, and becoming the national face of Joe Fresh Active, Sasha’s building a platform to inspire and motivate people around the world to create a positive change in both individuals and the people they’ve chosen to surround themselves with. ☀️

In this episode, we’re getting real and talking about: 

💕 A story of a lifetime (this one will pull your heartstrings)  💓

💕 The importance of using your voice (and the impact of using hers) ✊🏾

💕 How she thrives as a single mom (and thoughts on co-parenting) 

💕 Social media struggles (and how she overcame them) 

💕 The ONE thing she wants the women of today to always remember!

Ready to dive in!?

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There is a constant pressure of being valued for the way that we look.

There is a constant barrage of expectations for keeping your body a certain way.

And yet we have so much to give beyond the way that we look.

That’s why I want to share with you my conversation with Elena Davies, who was always the “bad girl” growing up in Texas, then became a radio personality, reality TV star (you may remember her from Big Brother), and now hosts her own podcast.

After feeling like her only value was in her looks...

Now, Elena believes that the hottest girl in every room is the one that is the most confident. 🔥

Tune in to this episode to hear:

Let's dive in!

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“Healing ourselves heals the world” 🌏

As a counterculture poet, film director, and published author, Janne Robinson is stepping up to tackle long-standing sexism, examine deep-rooted beliefs and help heal the wounds of our world...with slabs of her heart. ❤️

With a commitment to honesty and teaching through experience, she’s a teacher of transparency...who’s not afraid to use her voice or share her truth. 

On today’s episode, we’re going deep and talking about:

💕 The bold and vulnerable experience that started it all

💕 Abortion and Texas (with a larger viewpoint)

💕 Modern-day sexualization of women’s bodies

💕 The medicine this world needs (hint...it’s right in front of you) 💊

💕 The ONE message she needs you to hear (above all others)

Let's dive in for some serious Raw Talk!

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Iskra Lawrence is breaking the model mould! 📸

After spending years dedicating all her energy in pursuit of being “skinny enough” to model, Iskra learned to embrace her body, finding both love for herself and her mission in life. 

She’s speaking up and revolutionizing the fashion industry (and women’s self-love everywhere!). Through body dysmorphia and an eating disorder, Iskra pushed back and fought to bring reality to the runway.

She took her dream of seeing a rainbow of different bodies, races, sizes and shapes to create a viral movement, inspiring women across the globe. 

She’s bringing it all today as we talk about: 

💕 The importance of representation in the media

💕 The one sentence she hates (and how it should change)

💕 How to face rejection with grace (and skyrocket above it!) 🚀

💕 The Body Positivity Movement & the struggles within

💕 MOTHERHOOD (and her TOP 3 self-care tools!)

Let's dive in for some serious Raw Talk!

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Ready to transform your relationship with food and your body and feel your absolute best?Here we are. Two girls, hands extended, ready and waiting to support you and cheer you on in feeling your absolute best from the inside out. No diets, no crazy workout plans but a framework that will create transformation unlike any other. LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP HERE: https://www.rawbeauty.co/rawcoaching/the-reset/

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These days, there’s a coach for everything…

Even your vagina 🌸 

(...yes, I’m serious!)

Kim Vopni a pelvic guru and kegel queen...and she’s here to get all up in our business!

As a certified fitness professional, published author and proud mother of 2, Kim found a passion for pelvic health during her first pregnancy. She’s breaking the taboo and speaking out to help women everywhere! With more than a handful of courses online (2 specifically for soon-to-be moms), she’s ready to help you strengthen your foundation. 

Get ready, because today we’re learning about:

💕Pelvic health (and why it’s so important!)

💕How to laugh without peeing!

💕Pain during sex (and how to banish it from the bedroom)

💕Breathing exercises that go the distance

💕How you can be a queen of kegels too! 👑

Let's dive in!

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