Society has been telling us for years exactly what we "should" look like, making the general population of women who don't naturally look like supermodels feel insecure without reason.

And then comes divorce - a major life change that can bring even the most confident of women to her knees, leaving her rife with body issues. Well, our guest Emme, otherwise known as the 'Godmother of the full-figured industry,' has made it her life's mission to passionately advocate for size inclusivity, a power she was able to harness while raising a daughter solo after her own divorce.

Spoiler alert, this was my first episode to date that had me crying on air. Emme has a really special way of making you believe in yourself - no matter what.

Known for over two decades as the award winning, iconic American supermodel and trusted voice in the fashion, wellness, beauty and news industries, Emme is globally recognized as the innovative social reformer for women’s empowerment and positive body image.

Named in 2018 by Oprah Magazine as the Godmother of the full figured industry, a TEDx presenter, Emme has twice been selected to People Magazine’s "50 Most Beautiful People" and Ladies’ Home Journal chose her as one of the "Most Important Women in America" and one of the "Most Fascinating Women of the Year." She has also been honored as one of Glamour magazine’s "Women of the Year" and as one of Biography magazine’s “25 Most Influential Women”. Emme is a long time Ambassador to The National Eating Disorders Association, board member of the Model Alliance, honorary board member of Project Heal, and Kent School Trustee.

Emme is a sought-after media, healthcare, marketing and retail consultant, tapping into her invaluable insight from her 30 years in the TV, fashion and beauty industries. She is dedicated to positive body image and celebrating a woman's body™ and is frequently interviewed by the media on a variety of topics relating to eating disorders and body image, fashion & beauty trends, marketing, inclusive fitness, wellness, surviving cancer and women's health. She regularly visits: Today Show, GMA, CBS The Early Show, CNN, MSNBC, HLN, OWN, FOX News, OMG! Insider, Huff Post Live, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and others to share her point of view on these topics.  

Emme has authored five books translated in a variety of languages, “True Beauty- Putnam”, “Life’s Little Emergencies -St Martin’s Press”, “Morning Has Broken - Penguin”, “What Are You Hungry For?” – Harper Collins, and Chicken Soup for The Soul book series: “Curvy and Confident: 101 Stories of Loving Yourself and Your Body”.

Check out all of the amazing contributions Emme is making to the world of women by checking out her website and signing up for her email list. I'm signed up, and I HIGHLY recommend you give yourself the gift of her messages.

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