Tess Holliday isn't someone to take her success for granted...because she's more than earned it. Frequently bullied while growing up in a small town in the Bible Belt, Tess dreamed of being a model, despite the fact that there were no models working that looked like her. Fast-forward, and this international celebrity and advocate for body diversity and body positivity has just released her TV special on People, graced the covers of both Self and Cosmo UK, not to mention a slew of other projects in the works. As one of the most recognizable plus-size models and activists, Tess has completely upended the world's notions of size inclusivity, and what that really looks like. 

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Seasoned editor Hanya Yanagihara took the helm of T, The NY Times Style Magazine, in 2017, and under her editorship, the magazine’s coverage of all things style, arts, and culture has faithfully sharpened its edge. On her off hours, she's renowned as one of the most compelling and unconventional best-selling novelists of our time. Listen in to hear how this legendary wordsmith is making her mark in the new age of media.

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Cynthia Erivo didn’t plan on a career in entertainment, but after being encouraged to enroll in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, there was no turning back. With a whole host of awards and accolades already filling up her resume, this actor-singer is now transforming from Broadway starlet to the big screen’s leading lady. She’s always had a big voice, but now Cynthia Erivo is cultivating the kind of career that only the biggest dreams are made of.  

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Jenna Lyons spent 26 years and practically her whole career at J. Crew, and she’s often credited as the visionary genius who transformed the brand from basics emporium to fashion phenom. And, in doing just that, Jenna became an icon, too. After leaving the company just last year, and simultaneously recovering from the ending of a long-term romantic relationship, Jenna is making her way back, working on her next big chapter. She may be starting over, but it’s never been more exciting to see where this sartorial superstar is going to take us next.

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Lately, Tony/Grammy/Emmy award winning actress Cynthia Nixon is more frequently recognized for her activism than her iconic roles. Fighting for marijuana legalization, more funding in public schools and raising taxes for the one percent, Nixon is working to change New York for the better and make it a community for ALL. Just weeks before the primary, we sat with Nixon to talk about her plans as she aims to land her next big role...as governor. 

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If you're like us, you've grown to know and love teen supernova, Yara Shahidi through her standout role as Zoey Johnson on hit TV show, Black-ish, a role that's swiftly catapulted her to stardom. Not only has Yara already locked in the second season of her spinoff show, Grown-ish but she's also expanding her resume to include directing her first film and becoming a civic engagement advocate. Way wise beyond her 17 years, Yara has emerged a true and committed agent of change, setting a powerful example for her peers and the rest of us, too. 

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Sophia Bush was thrust into the spotlight barely in her 20s when she joined the cast of the TV drama One Tree Hill. Having recently walked away from her powerhouse leading role on Chicago PD, she's now stepping into a new one: A production and development deal with 20th Century Fox AND her power as a bold voice and activist for women, reproductive rights, sexual assault, and other critical issues like speaking out against trolls and making social media a safer place to engage and express opinion while driving change in a big way...something Sophia Bush was born to do.

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Aussie native Laura Brown came to NYC 16 years ago with $1,000 in her pocket and zero industry contacts. Fast forward to 2017, one year into her role as Editor-in-Chief of America's most influential lifestyle magazine InStyle, where she's redefining how to tell vibrant stories about some of the world's most influential celebrities and game-changers. As one of the leading voices informing women's media today, Laura joined UnStyled to discuss her own unique path, fusing her signature "funny" into fashion, as well as the ideas and shifts that are actively shaping women's content and the cultural zeitgeist as we know it.

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Refinery29 entertainment writer Sesali Bowen has been cultivating her voice as an authority on pop culture through the unique lens of being a self-described fat black queer woman and trap feminist. Born and raised in Chicago and a previous campus organizer for Planned Parenthood, Sesali never thought it was possible to turn her writing hobby into a career path, but not only has she done just that, she's helping to shape a powerful new view of the young feminist voice.

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It's been 30 years since Naomi Wolf penned the then—and still—electrifying feminist handbook The Beauty Myth, a game-changing bestseller that cemented her status as a third-wave feminist and cultural critic. Today, Naomi is focusing her work and voice on ushering in a new generation of feminists and activists with her latest endeavor, DailyClout, a site designed to excite digitally engaged democracy.

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