Expand The Curve
By Olive Bassey
Expand The CurveApr 27, 2022
Toxic Masculinity (ft. Alec and Louis from 'The Unfiltered Show')
In this day and age, masculinity is breaking stereotypes, gender roles and reinventing itself. However, traditional roles and expectations are still being required despite progression. I speak with Alec and Louis, from The Unfiltered Show, on their thoughts, perspectives on what toxic masculinity is and how it's effecting everyday man. Can we push past outdated ideals and break generational cycle of what it means to be masculine?
Follow The Unfiltered Show:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredshow
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dLSJyACkFl4Il9EOryUCK
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unfiltered-show/id1582875181?uo=4
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk6WNbN1pMcxfHxbN52Kvg/featured
The Art of Burlesque (ft. Lucy B Luscious)
Seduction comes in all shapes and sizes. It's what you make of it that matters and Lucy B Luscious makes her spotlight known. Get ready to learn about the world of burlesque: through the good times and bad, the show must go on! She tells her story of how she got started, her first burlesque show, common issues and the inner works of a burlesque show. Find your seat and enjoy a real class act!
Find Lucy B Luscious:
Instagram: @lucy_b_luscious
Facebook: @LucyBLuscious
Website: https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/about
When Punk meets Chunk, An Artstyle is Born (ft. James Dillenbeck)
Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created #chunkwave, a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen. Find his artwork and more through his social media:
Instagram & Twitter: @jamesdillenbeck
Patreon: @jamesdillenbeckart
Follow the hashtag: #chunkwave and #cyberchunk
Don't Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle (ft. Wendy Roach)
Wendy Roach doesn’t dazzle, she sparkles! Wendy tells us how she began her pageantry, life lessons and tips and tricks to shine on stage. She found that a competition brought her closer to making lifetime friends. If you want to feel empowered, motivated and ready to learn what it truly means to be a pageant queen and title holder, then listen now. She reminds everyone what hard work, perseverance and courage can get you: a lifetime achievement, longtime friends, a big title and a bigger tiara.
Find Wendy Roach at all her social media:
Website - https://wendymroach.com
Facebook - @MsPlusIntercontinental2021
Instagram - @roach.wendy
Twitter - @wrsunshine
TikTok Trends, Euphoria & Plus-Size Typecasting (ft. Rease Cassity)
You've seen her on your "for you" page on TikTok from her "Main Character" series, it's Rease Cassity. She is a multifaceted personality ready for the big screen. When she is not filming, she is a health coach on Instagram, trying to serve plus size bliss. We discuss her music background and transition into her tv/film and what she hopes to achieve when on and off stage. We also talk about her tv/film portrayals and Kat from "Euphoria."
Follow Rease on all her social media:
TikTok and Instagram: @reasecassity
Size-Inclusive Healthcare (ft. Kastury)
Plus-Size Shopping Troubles? Meet Cue the Curves (ft. Charlotte Oxnam)
Charlotte Oxnam created Cue the Curves to aid all plus-size people with their shopping frustrations. We discuss how she developed the app, inspiration, her team and what lessons she learned along the way. She tells us about her background and why its essential this app is needed for our community more than ever.
You can follow Cue the Curves at www.cuethecurves.com or social media (Facebook, instagram & TikTok) @cuethecurves.
The College Experience (ft. Alyssa Subsinsky)
Alyssa tells her remarkable story about her college experience. The ups and downs of being a student can be seen as challenging, yet hardworking. However, for Alyssa she experienced her own obstacles along the way. Now she tells her story to inspire and motivate others and herself that life does get better.
Follow her on Instagram @alysssubs
Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/expandthecurve
Diet Industry Doesn’t Tell You This (ft. Ragen Chastain)
Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, activist, researcher and athlete. She holds the title of Guiness World Record for Heaviest Woman to complete a Marathon. We discuss her journey through training for a marathon, having confidence for speaking engagements, the ins and out of the diet industry, the lack of laws for weight discrimination and her personal experiences. Check out her monthly workshops: https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops
Sign up for her newsletter: www.weightandhealthcare.substack.com
Twitter: @danceswithfat
Instagram: @ragenchastain
Saucye West: #fightforinclusivity
Finding The Silver Lining (ft. Levana Slabodnick)
Levana Slabodnick is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist who owns a practice, Silverlinings Counselings & Hypnosis. It is a LGBTQ+, Poly and Kink+ Inclusive. We discuss her work, her personal experience, the psychology behind body image & eating disorder issues, and the best advice when looking for a therapist. Visit her instagram @silverliningsOH or her website at www.silverliningspsychotherapy.com
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Life of a Twitch Streamer (ft. ShortcakeStreams)
Cass, aka ShortcakeStreams, is a vibrant young woman who is not afraid to take risks. Through her life, she overcame obstacles to be a twitch streamer. She tells us the ins and out of the platform, along with her experience. Her story matters because she is proof that change can exist. She wants to be the role model for her online community and for the plus-size and LGBT+ as well. You can follow her on twitch @ShortcakeStreams.
Stop Doubting, Start Living (ft. Karalee)
Start Your Fitness Journey By Manifesting (ft. Teresa Cedeno)
Redefining the Narrative (ft. Shakesha Williams)
Dress Your Soul - Not Your Size (ft. Michaela Leitz)
Michaela loves fashion since she was a child. Through her experiences, she learned the hard truth about the industry. However, through her personal challenges she gained expertise to create special moments for her clients and her audience. Hear her story on how she got started, her relationship with the fashion industry and what she can do for you through confidence and styling.
Hogging: The disturbing sexual practice of misogyny
Main Character Energy (ft. Katharine Scarborough)
Acting was all Katharine Scarborough wanted to do, but the roles were of the same "sad fat lady" trope. So, she wrote the perfect role for herself by creating "Big Girl." Hear how she got started, her role models, favorite tv shows and the best advice for budding actors. Follow her show @biggirlshow.
Lizzo: Big Girl, Small World (ft. Kayla Lewis)
The rumors are true! We discuss all things Lizzo, from her background, music career, body positivity, and recent controversies. Is she more than what meets the eye? Let's dive deep. Follow Kayla @boo_itskayla on instagram. Like what you heard? Give us a review. We appreciate it.
Expand The Curve Trailer
A trailer for Expand The Curve.