Full Body Frequency

Full Body Frequency Episode 211 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ This week’s Full Body Frequency is all about dressing and undressing as metaphors for armor, power, masking, and presentation. the flow Yours truly shares my opinion on the the short-lived #DropThePlus campaign, Target’s partnership with Lilly Pulitzer, my spring fashion picks, and more plus-size travel adventures! global hotness Internationally renowned and award-winning, Brooklyn-based photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn joins me. We talk about her rich body of work including her participation in the just opened and AMAZING Dandy Lion: (Re)Articulating Black Masculine Identity exhibit, her recent trip to Abu Dhabi, and the perceptions and misperceptions of her black body while wearing a hijab. changing frequencies The Femme FATales, a new plus size burlesque troupe, makes its world debut this week during The Flab’N Fab Review. Hear co-founders

Full Body Frequency Episode 210 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Full Body Frequency welcomes film makers, curators, and programmers, Clairesa Clay and Floyd Webb. We discuss their exciting, new projects along with some of this summer’s most anticipated independent, international, and diasporic films. Brooklyn-born and based educator, writer, and artist Clairesa Clay and I talk: *The Luminal Theater, her soon-to-be opened microcinema in New York City's historic Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood; *Her CeeCee's Film Salon; *Women film makers; and, *the importance of plus-size women in the film industry--in front of the camera and behind it. Mississippi-born and Chicago-raised Floyd Webb has an extensive and global background in cinema, photojournalism, publishing and advertising. We talk: *Pioneering Black filmmaker and writer Oscar Michaeux's groundbreaking film 1920, "Within Our Gates;" *Webb's monthly Black Wor

Full Body Frequency Episode 209 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ If you’re like me, you love a good love story. One of my close friends and college classmates met a man! He’s perfect for her, she’s perfect for him. Really, they’re just perfect for one another. So, my crew and I are so excited to attend our friend’s wedding this fall in New York City. It is in this spirit of excitement and expectation that Full Body Frequency launches a monthly series on relationships. Who better to kick-off off the series than Shafonne Myers, Editor-in-Chief of Pretty Pear Bride? Pretty Pear Bride is the world's only site solely dedicated to bringing bridal imagery to plus-size brides. It features real weddings, engagements and styled shoots showcasing attire and wedding styling ideas for curvy brides and bridesmaids. She’ll be here to talk about Pretty Pear Bride along with two of her other plus-size brands that launch soon. J

Full Body Frequency Episode 208 https://twitter.com/LauraRiceDesign https://www.instagram.com/fullbodyfrequency/ https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ I can’t believe that this is the first week of August. Where has the summer gone? But before it’s all over, there’s more warm weather to enjoy and lots of places to rock fierce fashion! Speaking of warm places and fashion spaces, popular plus-size blogger and fashion expert, Marie Denee aka The Curvy Fashionista, joins Full Body Frequency today. She’ll be here to talk blogging, community engagement, and her highly anticipated TCF Style Expo which returns to Atlanta, GA for the second year, August 12-13. And for those of you who act quickly, there are a few tickets left. Before The Curvy Fashionista hits the mic, Tejera Magee and Simone Mariposa join me. These jet-setting, swimsuit rocking, plus-size models talk about their new radio show, “A Fat Girl’s World,” and how Simone’s #WeWearWhatWeWant campaign is blowing up social media. There’s no bette

Full Body Frequency Episode 207 https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Today’s show is all about getting your summer groove on! I’m out of the studio and hanging with Tarshel Beards, Full Body Frequency’s resident world traveler; makeup maven, beauty blogger, and holistic goddess in her South Loop, Chicago digs. We talk about changing up our summer beauty regimes-makeup, sunscreens, fragrances, and workouts; summer fashion and fashion shifts for traveling to Miami and to Egypt. We discuss our personal summer dietary changes: vegetarianism, veganism, and chicken wings. Yes, chicken wings! Are collard greens the new kale? #HAES Later in the show, Tarshel and I chat about balancing out our hormones with our mutual love for Shatavari aka 'the herb of a woman with a thousand husbands." We even talk about what’s currently playing in our ears. Yes, this episode of Full Body Frequency is all about being your best and summer fresh. So grab your girlfriends, grab some cool drinks, and stay tuned! Onyx Beaut

Full Body Frequency https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Episode 206 My first guest-and you’ve seen her everywhere, from Runner’s World to the Today Show and every media outlet and blog in between-is Krista Henderson. She is the founder, the face, and the BODY of Born to Reign™ Athletics which is about unleashing your inner strength and celebrating your power to reign over your life, your body and your spirit in a healthy way. Created by and inspired by Krista’s own experiences as an award-winning, plus-size triathloner and indoor rower, Born to Reign Athletics provides information, tools and resources dedicated to motivating, educating and celebrating plus size athletes. Like Nike she is Just Do-ING it and creating a fresh culture of athleticism for plus-size women. Born To Reign Athletics: Plus Size Athletes: www.borntoreignathletics.com Joining Full Body Frequency a bit later in the show is Olympic historian, media personality, and event analyst, Idy Uyoe of Idy Sports. He and I talk little known

Full Body Frequency Episode 205 https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Meg Burke is a recent graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University. Armed with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in costume design, this curvy costumer is headed out into the real world. We’ll talk about the perceptions of plus-size professionals in the entertainment industry and whether or not she wants OR even could create a costume design practice around fat bodies. http://www.megburkedesign.com/ Growing up Linda RM Jones’ mother would often say to her, 'Beauty is as beauty does and you’ve got a long way to go.' In her new book, "Cordelia and Me: The Pains, Challenges, and Journey of Becoming Me," Jones explores the revelation of self-discovery, self-love, and the love of others in spite of childhood wounds and abuse. https://www.amazon.com/Cordelia-Me-Challenges-Journey-Becoming/dp/1530132614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466053098&sr=8-1&keywords=cordelia+and+me Joining Full Body Frequency later in the show is fashion designer Courtne

Full Body Frequency welcomes the full-figured and fabulous, award-winning and critically acclaimed writer, director, actress, and producer Carla Stillwell. She’s been in the industry for over 30 years and must have begun her theater career right out of her mother’s womb. Carla and I talk about: -Life as a plus size actress and her one-woman shows "Carla Stillwell: Your Love is Like Hot Fried Chicken" and "Carla Stillwell: In Search of My Silky Underthings;" -Her passion for writing and directing; -The current and exciting focus on plus size Hollywood: Gabourey Sidibe, Rebel Wilson, Melissa McCarthy, Danielle Brooks, Brooke Elliott and others; -Size-blind casting; and, -MPAACT’s remount of her award-winning and critically acclaimed (http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-divine-order-of-becoming/Event?oid=17531160), “The Divine Order of Becoming." Full Body Frequency IS Visible. Viable. Voluptuous. Radio!

Full Body Frequency https://www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Episode 203 FOOD Where do celebrities and foodies go for the most delicious fried chicken and EGGNOG waffles? To Melba’s, of course! Melba Wilson, the Harlem born, bred, and buttered restaurateur joins me to talk about her hot new cookbook, "Melba’s American Comfort;" throwing down on the Food Network's Chef Bobby Flay; and making comfort food healthy. http://books.simonandschuster.com/Melbas-American-Comfort/Melba-Wilson/9781476795287 http://www.melbasrestaurant.com/#locations CLOTHING Tired of jeans that don’t fit? Gap in the back or muffin top stuffin'? Then, you need 2B(Continued)Jeans. Conchita Jamison, the founder and president of this dynamic denim company, joins us for an update and to share her upcoming runway presentation during Full-Figured Fashion Week.  http://www.2bcontjeans.com/#!conchita-e-jamison-founder--president/c1uiz SHELTER We’ll change our dieting and spiritual frequencies with Lana Simmons. Lana is the founder and host

Full Body Frequency www.facebook.com/FULLBODYFREQUENCY/ Episode 202 SHIMMY SHAKIN' Are you curious about the art of big body burlesque? Miz Jellie Mae Jones stops by to help you shake your shimmy! www.facebook.com/HeyJellieMae/ MONEY MAKIN' Do you need advice on investing for a fat-A retirement? Have you thought about life insurance or long-term care insurance? Well you should! Kandi Keyes-Winford of Country Financial will guide you through the process! https://representatives.countryfinancial.com/kandi.keyes-winford?cid=afl|YP|2016|KKeyes-Winford|IL|Prspct|NA|Rep|CF|NA FASHION FLEEKIN' Want to hear about how you can rock the hottest spring and summer fashion while supporting the local economy? Then you’ll want to stay put for retailer-turned-designer Camille Newman. She’s the founder and CEO of Pop Up Plus. www.popupplusonline.com

Full Body Frequency: Episode 201 We’re talking Fat Body Politics with critically acclaimed writer, Tamara Winfrey Harris. Winfrey Harris is the author of the widely praised book, "The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America." We’ll talk about her book and Beyoncé in Feminist Formation and her Lemonade. Are you sipping? Tamara Winfrey Harris: http://www.tamarawinfreyharris.com/en/cms/ Lemonade Syllabus (featuring Tamara Winfrey Harris): https://issuu.com/candicebenbow/docs/lemonade_syllabus_2016/1 Why Intersectionality Can't Wait: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2015/09/24/why-intersectionality-cant-wait/ Joining Full Body Frequency later in the episode is Cat Pausé, PhD. She’s the creator and host of "Friend of Marilyn," a weekly, fat-friendly podcast with interviews and news from around the Fat-o-sphere. Pausé is a senior lecturer in Human Development and a Fat Studies Researcher at Massey University in New Zealand. Cat and I talk fat acceptance and

Full Body Frequency welcomes film makers, curators, and programmers, Clairesa Clay and Floyd Webb. We discuss their exciting, new projects along with some of this summer’s most anticipated independent, international, and diasporic films. Brooklyn-born and based educator, writer, and artist Clairesa Clay and I talk: *The Luminal Theater, her soon-to-be opened microcinema in New York City's historic Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood; *Her CeeCee's Film Salon; *Women film makers; and, *the importance of plus-size women in the film industry--in front of the camera and behind it. Mississippi-born and Chicago-raised Floyd Webb has an extensive and global background in cinema, photojournalism, publishing and advertising. We talk: *Pioneering Black filmmaker and writer Oscar Michaeux's groundbreaking film 1920, "Within Our Gates;" *Webb's monthly Black World Cinema screenings; *His current documentary film projects, "Space Race" and "The Search For Count Dante;" and, *Film festivals. Show Resources: Clairesa

This week’s Full Body Frequency is all about getting your hands and feet summer pretty and summer fierce. Join me as I take Full Body Frequency on the road to Fringe-A-Salon in Chicago’s hip, Wicker Park neighborhood. At Fringe, nail artist, nail technician AND plus-size model, Gigi Lira walks me through the world of nail art. It has moved from urban street and hip hop culture to the runways of New York, Europe, Africa, and Asia to your salon. Gigi and I also talk best home and salon mani-pedi practices while she works her magic on my feet and hands. Show resources: Fringe-A-Salon: http://fringechicago.com/ Gigi Lira: http://thegigijigglesnails.tumblr.com/ The Price of Nice Nails, The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/10/nyregion/at-nail-salons-in-nyc-manicurists-are-underpaid-and-unprotected.html What You Should Know Before Your Next Manicure, Essence Magazine: http://www.essence.com/2015/05/20/what-you-should-know-your-next-manicure/ Full Body Frequency is Visible. Viable. Voluptuous.

Full Body Frequency is Fit, Fat & Fabulous! the flow Karen Tillman of Large and Loving It returns: *with an official gym update: including, whether or not she's been able to find parking since the onslaught of new members in January; *to update us on her borderline diabetic status; and, * to talk incorporating outdoor activities into our fitness routines. global hotness Yolanda Williams, founder and CEO of Just Curves, is changing the game by infusing versatility and chicness into curvy workout apparel. She: *talks about her exciting, new activewear line for plus-size women and her ingenious ONEder Suit; and, *shares how the plus-size community, including The Curvy Fashionista and Gorgeous in Grey, supported her successful Kickstarter campaign. changing frequencies Michael Hayes, the yoga instructor's instructor and owner of the New York City-based Buddha Body Yoga, rounds out the show. We talk: *yoga practices; *how yoga benefits larger bodies; *why Buddha Body Yoga ONLY serves plus-size students; and

"Styling Your Curves, Fashioning Your Life" SLiNK, which recently entered the highly competitive U.S. magazine market, is now available at Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million. Joining Full Body Frequency from London, England-home of some the world’s most exciting and fashion-forward, plus-size clothing brands including: Dorothy Perkins, ASOS Curves, and Evans-is Rivkie Baum, editor-in-chief of SLiNK magazine. We talk: *The latest plus-size fashion; *Behind-the-scenes, cover shoot happenings with supermodel and body acceptance advocate Tess Holliday; *Blogger and fashion designer, Gabi Fresh; *Pioneering plus-size model Emme; *The "visual doctoring" of large bodies and the magazine's new online wellness initiative, "Up, Out and Active;" *The Curvy Con; and, *What’s next for SLiNK and its stylish readers. Show Resources: SLiNK: http://www.slinkmagazine.com/ SLiNK's "Up, Out and Active": http://youtu.be/Tu2M2YLWMUM The Curvy Con: http://thecurvycon.com/ Full Body Frequency is Visible. Viable. Voluptuou

Jes B. aka The Militant Baker, International Body Advocate. Fat Chick. Mental Health Professional. Feminist. Self-Love Enthusiast. Professional Rabble-Rouser. We talk: *The Militant Baker's history of culture jamming with her re-imagining of Abercrombie & Fitch's ads with her Attractive & Fat campaign; *Her recent work to move Lane Bryant to consider the lack of body diversity in its #ImNoAngel campaign through the lens of her #EmpowerAllBodies campaign; *Plus, The Militant Baker shares The Body Love Conference happening Saturday, June 6 in Tucson, Arizona, and; *Her forthcoming book, "Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls." Full Body Frequency IS Visible. Viable. Voluptuous. Radio!

Full Body Frequency welcomes the full-figured and fabulous, award-winning and critically acclaimed writer, director, actress, and producer Carla Stillwell. She’s been in the industry for over 30 years and must have begun her theater career right out of her mother’s womb. Carla and I talk about: -Life as a plus size actress and her one-woman shows "Carla Stillwell: Your Love is Like Hot Fried Chicken" and "Carla Stillwell: In Search of My Silky Underthings;" -Her passion for writing and directing; -The current and exciting focus on plus size Hollywood: Gabourey Sidibe, Rebel Wilson, Melissa McCarthy, Danielle Brooks, Brooke Elliott and others; -Size-blind casting; and, -MPAACT’s remount of her award-winning and critically acclaimed (http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-divine-order-of-becoming/Event?oid=17531160), “The Divine Order of Becoming” playing now through June 7 in Chicago. Full Body Frequency IS Visible. Viable. Voluptuous. Radio!

This week’s Full Body Frequency is all about dressing and undressing as metaphors for armor, power, masking, and presentation. the flow Yours truly shares my opinion on the the short-lived #DropThePlus campaign, Target’s partnership with Lilly Pulitzer, my spring fashion picks, and more plus-size travel adventures! global hotness Internationally renowned and award-winning, Brooklyn-based photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn joins me. We talk about her rich body of work including her participation in the just opened and AMAZING Dandy Lion: (Re)Articulating Black Masculine Identity exhibit, her recent trip to Abu Dhabi, and the perceptions and misperceptions of her black body while wearing a hijab. changing frequencies The Femme FATales, a new plus size burlesque troupe, makes its world debut this week during The Flab’N Fab Review. Hear co-founders Iridessence and Molotowcocktease and member Jellie Mae Jones explain why full-figured women need a safe space to learn and perform the empowering art of burle

Before you purchase those plane tickets or pull out those passports, listen to this week's Full Body Frequency. the flow Tony Harrell: a size acceptance advocate and the owner of Abundant Travel, breaks down why New Orleans, Hawaii, San Antonio, and Las Vegas are the top U.S., plus-size friendly travel destinations. He also shares the key to accessing those exclusive Vegas nightclubs and why travel agents are your best vacation accessory. global hotness Richard Honeywell: historian and owner of African Journeys, a cultural heritage tour company, shares his top international, travel picks. Want to attend Carnival but don’t know which one? Yes, there's more than one! Want to visit ancient, religious shrines in Ethiopia or connect the dots between the European slave trade and the Caribbean in Amsterdam? Then, Honeywell is your man. changing frequencies Tarshel Beards: Full Body Frequency's resident world traveler and I talk about our adventures of traveling while fat including: the best days to fly, "the you

Spring Has Sprung and it's time to get you some-ROMANCE! Are you looking for Mr. or Ms. Right or Mr. or Ms. Right Now? Hosted by Laura Rice, this week's Full Body Frequency is talking plus size, spring love! Who better to join her than Art “Chat Daddy” Sims, Chicago media personality and host of WVON’s nationally aired radio show, "Real Talk, Real People," and Damon “Do Ryght” Moore, a New York City-based, non-profit executive and the creator of "Da Truth Relationship Forum: A Way of Life"? Chat Daddy and Do Ryght are getting us relationship fit this spring!