95. Reclaiming Body Sovereignty: Empowerment Through Lingerie Fashion with Laura Olvera

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Laura Olvera who I have the honor to call her a friend. Laura is a Los Angeles native, fashion designer, and small business owner who is transforming the way women of color view themselves through her brand, Señora Calzones. Laura’s passion lies in empowering women to embrace their bodies and sexual empowerment without shame, drawing inspiration from her Mexican heritage, personal journey, and the powerful community of women she surrounds herself with. Laura shared her personal battles with body image, especially during her postpartum journey. These challenges sparked the creation of Señora Calzones during the reflective period of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time of vulnerability and rediscovery led Laura to realize the importance of self-acceptance and body positivity, inspiring her to launch an intimate clothing line that celebrates women’s bodies in all their diverse forms. More than just clothing, Laura’s designs make bold statements about body sovereignty and self-love. She spoke about the often-overlooked struggles many women face postpartum, emphasizing the need for compassion, gentleness, and patience during this transformative stage of life. One of the most inspiring aspects of Laura’s work is her experiential offerings, such as boudoir photo shoots. These aren’t just about creating stunning images—they are empowering experiences that encourage women to reconnect with their sensuality, creativity, erotic energy, and confidence. Laura’s journey and the mission behind Señora Calzones are powerful reminders of the strength found in vulnerability, community, and self-love. Her work aligns beautifully with the ongoing effort to dismantle diet culture and societal pressures, paving the way for a future that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and collective healing. I encourage you to explore Laura’s work, follow her on Instagram at @senoracalzones, and take a step further on your own journey of self-discovery and radical acceptance. --------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast Dismantling Diet Culture: F*ck Being Calladita on⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @⁠drhortenciajimenez⁠and visit⁠www.hortenciajimenez.com⁠ ---------------------------------- Dismantling Diet Culture: Fuck Being Calladita, is the only spanglish anti-diet podcast where your host Dr. Hortencia Jimenez shares her personal experience with diet culture, tips and strategies and education content to help you understand diet culture and systems of oppression so that you can have the tools to challenge diet culture. Current and future generations do not deserve to inherit your diet culture trauma and I’m here to help you. If you are on a mission to heal body and food traumas and embody your authentic self unapologetic, welcome to Dismantling Diet Culture: Fuck Being Calladita ---------------------------------- Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute therapy or medical advice. Please speak with a licensed therapist if you experience trauma triggers or a registered anti-diet dietitian with any nutritional questions.