Imagine a world where body size doesn't matter? Where everyone feels like they belong. Where we can all show up, exactly as we are, where we can thrive and reach our full potential? For people who are fat, curvy, or plus-size - a world like this simply does not exist. How can we create a world where fat and plus-size people feel safe to be our best? I’m Andrea Westbrook and this is the question I set out to answer with the Curvy Culture podcast. Grab your favourite drink, put your earphones in, find somewhere cosy and join me each fortnight as I chat all things related to being fat!
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episode 12: 12. Fashion Foward - Empowering Plus-size Women One Shopping Trip at a Time - with Katrina Van de Ven
Katrina Van de Ven, is the co-creator and CEO of plus-size fashion marketplace, Lukbook.
With a mission to revolutionize fashion for the 66% of Australian women who wear a size 14 and above. With her background in psychology, decades of lived experience as a plus-size woman, and an unwavering desire to help women look and feel their best, Katrina is the perfect person to lead the fashion technology company, LükBook. And with it, she's spearheading a movement for a more inclusive fashion industry.
In this episode, we dive deep into the key moments that have shaped the Lukbook journey so far. From removing the shame and stigma of shopping as a plus-size woman to the challenges faced by female-founded businesses to the reasons why investment in them remains disappointingly low, we explore it all.
Katrina also shares her invaluable advice for brands looking to attract a plus-size customer base. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a business owner, or simply someone passionate about inclusivity this episode is a must-listen.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to be informed and inspired as we dive into this insightful conversation with the incredible Katrina Van de Ven.
Let's get started!