Self-Care & Body Empowerment

The Power of Radical Self-Love and Acceptance

Mediaplanet chatted with Tess Holliday, a plus-sized model, activist and founder based in Los Angeles, to get her insights on radical self-love, dealing with criticism, and her message for other women seeking self-acceptance.

You've been a powerful advocate for body positivity and self-love. Can you share a personal experience or moment that inspired you to become such a vocal advocate for these causes?

There wasn’t one moment, it’s just always been very clear to me that I was larger than most girls, especially growing up. I was reminded constantly that I was taking up too much space, and as I approached my early 20s, I thought, “Eff this, I want to take up all the space!” Becoming a model empowered me to find my style and step into who

I always knew I was. Honestly, I want that radical self-love or acceptance, or whatever you want to call it, for everyone.

What projects or initiatives are you currently involved in to further promote self-care and body empowerment?

I’m celebrating 10 years this year of Eff Your Beauty Standards, and I can’t wait to celebrate many more. My work as an inclusivity and diversity consultant is expanding, and I’m really excited for what that means for the future of the industry.