Madeline Figueroa Jones, Editor PLUS Model Magazine
Ms. Figueroa-Jones is a NY native and former plus size model. After
appearing on several television segments including Aqui Y Ahora for
Univision, and most recently Court TV's Star Jones' Talk Show, she
began reaching out to the plus size community by serving as a moderator
for VenusDivas.com and Empowerment Editor for AmazeMag.com. Madeline
has experience on and off the runway and served as Casting Director for
Hips, Heals and Curves, a traveling fashion show featuring plus size
clothing and designs. Always an activist and looking to bring plus size
women into a fashion forward mentality she combined forces with friend
and online magazine publisher, Valery Amador, to create PLUS Model
Magazine.
Valery Amador, Creative Director and Co-Creator PLUS Model Magazine
Valery is a former plus model, actress and director as well as the
co-founder and CEO of V.I.E., LLC. Since 1998, Venus has been building
online portals and virtual magazines that help to educate, inspire and
celebrate women and teens.
Mia Amber Davis, Creative Editor-at-Large, model, motivational speaker
Beginning her career as an intern then production assistant for
several television shows, such as "Ricki Lake", "Showtime at the
Apollo," "Def Comedy Jam", " VH-1 Hard Rock Live" and many others, Mia
soon became a producer at the nationally syndicated "Ricki Lake Show".
Mia also went on to produce several pilots and produce a dating show,
"Change of Heart." Most recently, Mia was the Senior Booking Producer
for the Star Jones Show on Court TV.
Michele Weston , Industry Expert
Michele Weston is one of America's leading plus-size authorities,
delivering empowering wardrobe wisdom and style therapy that works.
Michele has a distinguished record of changing perceptions of inner
beauty and personal style. Her career has been spent in the design
houses, retail world, and the women's magazine publishing worlds as an
editor for 15 years. She has commentated fashion segments and appeared
on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America and The View, as well
as iVillage Live! and numerous TV affiliates across the country.
Ms. Weston is interviewed as an expert to such major media outlets as
Marie Claire, The New York Post, Glamour, 'O' The Oprah Magazine,
Redbook, Women's Day and many more. Beside writing her own blog on
Speed Reading Racks & BodyStyle Conversations thru
MJWStyleMedia.com, Weston joined on as a regular monthly columnist for
the women's empowerment site DivineCaroline.com as the 'Learning
Curves' style guide. Michele was recently proclaimed in the Expert's
Issue for "O The Oprah Magazine" as the " World's Plus-Size Fashion
Authority."
MJWStyle Media & SellingStyle, Inc. was founded in 2003. Michele is
based in NYC, enjoys her time with family and friends, philanthropic
work with Dress for Success, P.E.N.C.I.L. organization's educational
mentoring, taking Pilate's classes, and also visiting Central Park for
"window shopping for squirrels" with her miniature schnauzer, Master
Beardsley.
Kendra C. Johnson, Celebrity Judge
Kendra C. Johnson, best known for her starring role in the
independent feature Phat Girlz, in which she starred alongside
Mo'Nique, has also lit up the small screen with memorable roles on
episodics such as Bones, The Shield and Strong Medicine. Most recently
she has enjoyed a recurring role on the CW comedy, The Game. Not only
does she have an abundance of personality and charm, she has the face
of an angel – or should we say Queen Latifah, that is, as Kendra worked
as her stand in for several years, which helped kick-start her career.
Lisamarie Audiss, Brand Model and Talent Agency
The Brand Model and Talent Agency is a full service SAG franchised
agency servicing clients nationwide. Founded in 1986 by Patty Brand,
the agency started in a small office with a vision and a few models.
Today Brand Model and Talent is known from New York to L.A. as one of
the largest and most competitive agencies in the industry.
Specializing in many areas, Brand Model and Talent has grown to include
several departments: Print, Commercial, Tradeshow, Kids, Runway, New
Faces, Plus Sizes, and Classics. Still Utilizing that same vision Patty
Brand continues to work daily with her team of bookers leading the
industry into the future.
Rebecca Jennings, CEO and Founder Hips & Curves
Founded on the philosophy that beauty comes in all shapes and
sizes, Hips & Curves was created in 199when CEO and Founder Rebecca
Jennings decided to create a community and service oriented shopping
site for "women with curves."
With the pressure to be unnaturally thin at an all time high, Rebecca
sought to create a safe space where curvy women could connect with
other curvy women and celebrate their sensuality with intimate apparel
that was designed for curvier figures. Customers are inspired to show
off rather than conceal their figures, and based on the feedback, the
body positive message resonates with women throughout the world.
The Southern California-based Hips & Curves soon became a popular
retail website catering to women sizes 14 and above, featuring intimate
apparel designed for fuller figures. Enhancing rather than hiding
fuller figures, Hips & Curves fosters community with their blog,
www.curvyconfidential.com.
Maggie Brown – Plus Size Model, TV Correspondent
Maggie Brown is an Asian-American plus-size fashion model, host and
actress. Maggie Brown (aka MaggieB) got her big break when, in November
2006, she won "Tyra's Thick and Sexy Top Model Contest" on The Tyra
Banks Show. Since winning the Thick and Sexy Top Model contest, she has
signed with Wilhelmina models and has appeared on various television
broadcasts which include: AM Northwest, "Tyra Banks Show",
"Entertainment Tonight, "The Insider", How to look Good Naked (season 1
and 2) with Carson Kressly, and How Do I Look among many others. Maggie
is currently working as a television host and has recently signed on to
be a red carpet correspondent and host for RealTVfilms.
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