In this episode, I sit down with Ella Halikas to discuss how she has honed her confidence mindset, how she began her modeling career from taking photos on the beach, and why she hopes the term “curve model” will be irrelevant in the future. We dive into Ella’s storied and relentless pursuit of becoming a Sports Illustrated model, how timing is everything when it comes to your dreams coming true, and why failure excites her more than anything. We also get into what happened when she and a friend were recently rejected from a club for their sizes, how she began her “Thick Girls Can Rock This Fit Too” series, and how she doesn’t let negative comments dull her shine.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Society’s notions of “curve model” vs. “model”
• How confidence is truly a mindset
• How Ella began modeling after taking photos on the beach in college
• Ella’s relentless pursuit of becoming a Sports Illustrated model
• On being ready for your dreams to come true
• Allowing ourselves to pause and savor our successes
• Why failure excites Ella
• What happened when Ella and her friend were recently rejected from a club for their size
• On asking yourself what you want before heading into dating
• How Ella began her “Thick Girls Can Rock This Fit Too” series
• How to navigate a triggering environment for your confidence and body image

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Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager

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