I interviewed Chantel Dedrick who is the owner of Fat Kitty Boutique. Fat Kitty Boutique is an online boutique specializing in sexy, plus size clothing. She is definitely a fashionista. We chat about what it’s like being plus size women, how she launched her business during a world pandemic, maintaining friendships, and so much more. Shop Fat Kitty Boutique at www.shopfatkitty.com and follow them on Instagram @shopfatkitty_.

References/Links:

The Sweetest Events

Strange Matter

Dear Ollie

Insecure (TV Show)

Becoming by Michelle Obama (Book)

Becoming (Netflix Special)

Ho Tactics by G.L. Lambert (Book)

Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah (Book)

Zane Books

Apothic Red Wine

White Claw 

Mike’s Hard Mango Peach Lemonade

Sweetwater Tavern in Detroit 

Insecure Season 4 Playlist

Indigo by Chris Brown

I interviewed my BFF, Sarah Ostyn. She is a Data & Policy Fellow at the University of Michigan. She has tons of experience in Early Childhood Education and is an advocate for anyone that isn’t being supported by their community. We chat about changing careers, race, inspiring others, and so much more. Sarah can be reached at [email protected].

References/Links:

White Fragility

Becoming

“Obama is my hero . Her husband is cool, too.“ sticker

The Barre Code

Really Fu@%ing Good Pancakes at The People’s Kitchen

Dock of the Bay

Savage Remix

Loving is Easy

Chocolate

Everything

Articles written by Sarah:

Homelessness in Childhood Education

Teaching Beyond the Classroom When Preschoolers Have No Home