Plus Size Bridal & Life Lessons with Fatima Bey on "Big Beautiful Bad Asses"

In this episode, the host welcomes Fatima Bey, a dual entrepreneur and MindShift Coach, who specializes in designing gowns in the bridal industry, particularly for plus-size women. They discuss the challenges faced by plus-size brides in finding suitable wedding gowns, the evolution of the bridal industry towards inclusivity, and the importance of body positivity and self-love on such a significant day. Fatima shares her experiences and insights on how to empower brides to feel beautiful and confident, regardless of their size. The conversation emphasizes the need for more size-inclusive options in the bridal market and the emotional impact of feeling accepted and valued during the wedding dress shopping experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:38 The Bridal Industry and Plus Size Challenges09:34 The Evolution of Plus Size Bridal Options17:31 Empowerment and Body Positivity for Brides25:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMindShift MomentsFatima Bey is a dual entrepreneur with a focus on bridal design and mind shift coaching.The bridal industry has historically been unwelcoming to plus-size women.David's Bridal has made significant strides in offering plus-size options.The average female size in America is a size 16 to 18, yet many bridal shops do not cater to this demographic.It's essential for plus-size brides to feel beautiful and confident on their wedding day.Fatima emphasizes the importance of body positivity and self-love for brides.Many women feel pressured to conform to traditional beauty standards, which can affect their self-esteem.Fatima's approach includes mind-shifting during fittings to boost brides' confidence.There are now more size-inclusive bridal boutiques available than ever before.Fatima advocates for anti-human trafficking and incorporates this cause into her business ethos.Sound Bites"The average woman in America is a size 16 to 18. If you have a boutique and you only stock size sixes, you are leaving out half of society and a whole bunch of money. That is not just exclusionary: it is not smart business.""Don't compare yourself to a model in a magazine because you are not her. Whoever is marrying you is not marrying a model: they are marrying you. That is the more important thing than just what you look like.""I am a lioness. I am kind, sweet, and loving: I will give you the shirt off my back. But if you touch one of my kids, meaning my teenagers or victims of trafficking, I will rip your neck off. I am a fighter when it is necessary."Featured HostKimberlee Plezia — Big Beautiful Bad Asseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6o8jxwM3EgThank you for listening.Originally Aired: 10/22/23Conversations that shift your thinking so you can shift your future.👉 One-on-one coaching for clarity and inner growth:FatimaBey.com/mindshift-coaching👉 The MindShifter Audio Blog for deep reflection:FatimaBey.com/audioblog👉 MindShift Digital for identity-based business strategy:FatimaBey.com/mindshift-digital👉 Media, speaking, and collaborations:FatimaBey.com/media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.