How Starting a Worldwide Magazine Boosted Self Esteem

Quasar Creations is an independent fashion designer who creates geek fashion and nerd fashion. She comes from a whole family of cosplayers. Her cosplay was what led her into being a geek fashion designer. She uses your custom measurements, so you can order plus size cosplay designs or plus size fashion designs. Find out more about how to become a fashion designer and Instagram cosplay model with Paige from Quasar Creations. You can also watch this video on YouTube.  Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Quasar Creations on Instagram https://instagram.com/quasar__creations/  Quasar Creations on Etsy http://tidd.ly/c3321951 [affiliate link] Jedimanda on Instagram https://instagram.com/jedimanda/  Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd  Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

Looking for spooky plus size clothing? Look no further! Spooky's Geek Boutique has wonderful plus size skirts, sparkly jewelry and witchy hats for any fandom. AND they take custom orders. Jessica from Spooky's Geek Boutique talks about the fandoms they have in their store, the cosplays she loves, how they put together Harry Potter photo shoots, and why she designs for plus size women. See pictures of her clothes and hats in the video. Perfect for plus size witch costumes, cosplay or outfits. And there are pockets! You can also watch this video on YouTube.  Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Spooky's Geek Boutique - Use code PLUSSIZENERD to get 20% off  https://spookysgeekboutique.com/  Spooky's Geek Boutique on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spookysgeekboutique/ Jessica's Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spookyrahl/ Ties That Bynde Corsets http://www.tiesthatbynde.com/ Mary Anastasia Photography https://www.instagram.com/maryanastasiaphoto/ Spooky's Geek Boutique on Facebook - Pinned post for Wizarding World wedding  https://www.facebook.com/spookysgeekboutique  Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd   Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

One was bullied her most of her life. One almost died. But they both found inspiration and strength in Rey cosplay. Each of them has a gut-wrench story to tell. But they also offer incredible wisdom and hope about being body positive, inclusive, and confident as a plus size woman. Their plus size cosplay of Rey from Star Wars is beautiful and inspiring. You can also watch this video on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Ashley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashanyao/  Alex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/riathewolfcosplay/ Alex on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@riathewolfcosplay Plus Size Star Wars Costumes https://www.plussizenerd.com/scifi Shop Porgs on Amazon https://amzn.to/36b0Kwb (affiliate link) Ashley's Sewing Mentor https://www.instagram.com/fancyduckie/ Ashley's Moon Menagerie https://www.instagram.com/moonmenagerie/ Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd   Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

Harry Potter bounding has never looked this good! Meet Cece and Corina, two beautiful plus size women who love dressing up for Harry Potter cosplay. In this interview, we talk about their Harry Potter inspired outfits, being a plus size pin up model, where to find plus size vintage clothing, what inspired their Luna Lovegood outfits and so much more. These ladies will inspire you to express your love for Harry Potter in clothing and makeup. From a Gryffindor look, to Luna Lovegood cosplay to Beauxbaton pin up style, you will love what they say about their looks. You can also watch this video on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Cece's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cece_bombshell Corina's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themagicallatina Tarte Makeup on Amazon https://amzn.to/34RxGZO (affiliate link) Unique Vintage https://www.unique-vintage.com/ Hot Topic https://www.plussizenerd.com/hottopic Pretty Retro https://www.prettyretro.co.uk Miss Candy Floss https://miss-candyfloss.com/ The Bruja's Table https://www.instagram.com/thebrujastable/ Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd  Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

What started as a cosplay magazine became a magazine for all things nerd that's sold around the world. In this interview, Nerd Plus Magazine creator Kimi talks about creating a cosplay magazine that's for everyone. Nerd Plus covers everything nerd, from cosplay DIYs to cons to gaming to voice actor interviews. Watch the video to learn Kimi's secret to cosplay success and her transition from being the kid who gets bullied to being the creator behind an inclusive, body positive magazine. You can also watch this on YouTube . Links from this Episode  Nerd Plus Magazine Issues for Sale https://www.storenvy.com/stores/316615-nerd-plus-magazine  Nerd Plus Magazine on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NerdPlusMagazine  Nerd Plus Magazine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nerdplusmag  Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd   Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

Amy Schumer explores three common problems that *all* plus size women face in Expecting Amy, her pregnancy documentary. In my Expecting Amy review, I share the three ways Amy Schumer provides analysis and catharsis for body image issues, sexism and real talk about being pregnant. If you've ever had a bad experience in one of those areas, you *must* watch Expecting Amy. Let me break down her pregnancy series (which is in three parts) so you, as a plus size woman and a feminist, can appreciate how Expecting Amy reveals the deeper issues all women face at some point. You can also watch this on YouTube . Links from this Episode  About hyperemesis gravidarum https://www.hyperemesis.org/about-hyperemesis-gravidarum/  'Expecting Amy' On iTunes https://apple.co/2X6RFix (affiliate link)  'Expecting Amy' on HBO Max https://www.hbomax.com  Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Podcasts and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd/  Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/plussizenerd  Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

When these two plus size cosplayers compare notes about their Jessica Rabbit cosplay, it's obvious their passionate about their craft. These beautiful plus size women transform themselves into plus size Jessica Rabbit for comic-con and competitions. In this video, they share their cosplay tips and how they created their Jessica Rabbit cosplays (they come at it from completely different angles). We also talk about body positivity and how they deal with internet trolls and negativity at cons. They share their stories and their advice for new plus size cosplayers. You can also watch the video on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) BaetheFae on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/baethefae  BrittWhittCosplay https://www.instagram.com/brittwhittcosplay  Plus Size Jessica Rabbit Dress on Amazon https://amzn.to/3eMfZMt (affiliate link) Purple Jessica Rabbit Gloves on Amazon https://amzn.to/32CyL6G (affiliate link) Red Wigs on Amazon https://amzn.to/2BjDMFU (affiliate link) Plus Size Corset / Bustier on Amazon https://amzn.to/3fPRXkV (affiliate link) About Corset Training https://www.vox.com/2017/3/23/15039554/waist-training  JC Penney https://www.jcpenney.com  Plus Size Waist Cincher on Amazon https://amzn.to/2OQNH8V (affiliate link) Corset Story https://corset-story.com  Sewing Kits on Amazon https://amzn.to/3hlWUm2 (affiliate link) ---- Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd   Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

These two geek girls created a podcast specifically to talk about women in gaming. But their Geek Herring podcast covers much more, including women in epsorts, feminism in video games, JK Rowling, Nintendo's Animal Crossing, The Realm of the Elderlings series by Robin Hobb, and much more. If you're a geek and you're a woman, you will love Monika and Amanda's podcast. They want every geek girl to know they're not alone and they're seen and supported. Listen to these two delightful women dish about Harry Potter LARP, how they feel about being underrepresented in video games, and how they feel about JK Rowling as Harry Potter fans. You can also watch the video on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Geek Herring HQ https://geekherring.com Geek Herring on Twitch https://twitch.tv/geekherring  Shop Nintendo on Amazon https://amzn.to/2VW5UWM (affiliate link) NASEF (esports) https://www.nasef.org   Overwatch on Amazon https://amzn.to/3fa670b (affiliate link) League of Legends https://play.na.leagueoflegends.com   Hearthstone https://playhearthstone.com   World of Warcraft https://worldofwarcraft.com  Diablo III on Amazon https://amzn.to/3iEJB1A (affiliate link) Harry Potter Book Series on Amazon https://amzn.to/2CePr9f (affiliate link) Harry Potter Book Series on Audible https://amzn.to/2O687KM (affiliate link) Game of Thrones on Amazon / HBO https://amzn.to/38zqp0F (affiliate link) Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Amazon https://amzn.to/2VVErEt (affiliate link) Wizards Unite https://www.harrypotterwizardsunite.com  Pokémon GO https://www.pokemongo.com  JK Rowling on Twitter https://twitter.com/jk_rowling  JK Rowling Essay https://www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-for-speaking-out-on-sex-and-gender-issues/  ---- PODCAST EPISODES Rape, Steam and Responsibility https://geekherring.com/geek-discussion-steam-rape-responsibility/  Pathra Cadness / Hearthstone / Esports https://geekherring.com/interview-hearthstone-pathra-cadness/  The Gayly Prophet https://geekherring.com/discussion-the-gayly-prophet-hogwarts-problem/  Robin Hobb: The Realm of the Elderlings Episode https://geekherring.com/geeking-out-robin-hobb-fantasy-representation/   Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

Adele's weight loss is a worldwide sensation. Adele is skinny, whereas she used to be a plus size woman. But what does that mean for other plus size women? Can you lose weight like Adele did? Is Adele's diet and exercise plan the secret you need in your life? That's what I'm talking about in this video. Adele's weight loss triggered a lot of emotions and feelings in plus size women around the world. I'm here to set the record straight for you and tell you exactly what you NEED to know. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more advice and tips for plus size fashion and body positivity. You can also watch the episode on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Adele's Music https://amzn.to/2WSvc8Z (Amazon affiliate link) Buffy the Vampire Slayer https://amzn.to/2yocWuX (Amazon affiliate link) Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd    Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise

Looking for a crochet hood? Crocheted by Kirby is a geek handmade business that is a success on Etsy. In this interview with Kirby, a geek crafter, she shares her Etsy seller tips, her creative process, and how she's using social media to help her selling on Etsy. She also talks about why she decided to start a crochet business in the first place. Kirby is all about inclusivity, which is what inspired the LGBTQIA line of crochet hoods, gauntlets and F bombs. Yep, F bombs. Watch the interview then check out Kirby's Etsy shop. Links are below. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more advice and tips for plus size fashion and body positivity. You can also watch the episode on YouTube . Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Crocheted by Kirby Etsy Shop http://tidd.ly/ce69a54b (affiliate link) Kirby's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crochetedbykirby Kirby's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/crochetedbykirby  Marvel Hoods & Gauntlets http://tidd.ly/ce69a54b (affiliate link) Wizarding World Hoods & Gauntlets http://tidd.ly/81a811fe (affiliate link) Oogie Boogie Hood http://tidd.ly/7b43a132 (affiliate link) Zym (The Dragon Prince) Hood http://tidd.ly/3e6f5034 (affiliate link) Hero of Time / Link Hood http://tidd.ly/e8e4a077 (affiliate link) Crochet Hoods with Horns http://tidd.ly/3ececec (affiliate link) The Great Philadelphia Comicon https://www.philadelphiacomiccon.com  Sci Fi Valley Con https://scifivalleycon.com  Shore Leave https://www.shore-leave.com  PA Rennaissance Faire http://www.parenfaire.com  LIPs Domestics http://tidd.ly/9f2f6966 (affiliate link) Tomboy Togs http://tidd.ly/ae1a6223 (affiliate link) Torrid Harry Potter Cloak http://bit.ly/37az2xv (affiliate link) Wedding Officiant, Reenie Panzini https://www.reeniepanzini.com  DC (Wonder Woman) Gauntlets http://tidd.ly/ad68a456 (affiliate link) F Bombs http://tidd.ly/1b1b80b6 (affiliate link) Connect Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and more. https://smart.bio/plussizenerd   Subscribe to Plus Size Nerd Hosted by Nancy Basile on Soundwise