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Curves and a Carry On

Travel. Style. Authenticity.

Experiences

#CurvesandaCollab: Shelby’s Life-Changing Experience in Cape Town, South Africa!

I was fortunate to virtually link up with Shelby when I started looking for stories to share for #CurvesandaCollab! I think her story is so powerful, and so beautiful. It's truly amazing that she uses her talents to help others, and that she got such a life-changing print on her heart from her time ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Alicia H on Finding Health and Purpose!

I met Alicia in high school, over 13 years ago! I was a TA in her AVID class, and I loved her energy. She always had a smile on her face, and I laugh as I write this, because once I found out she and I share the same birthday, our similarities made a LOT of sense! She has always been a giver, and ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Shana L. on How Becoming an Expat Gave Her Confidence!

Shana and I found each other on Instagram, via an account we both followed! She messaged me regarding a post I'd put up about struggles in my relationship, and I was moved by her candor and sincerity. I was thrilled when she submitted for #CurvesandaCollab, and her story is a genuinely beautiful ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Ashlyn on What Solo Travel Taught Her

I met Ashlyn through my call for collaborators on Instagram! I think she introduces better than I ever could: "I have experienced a good number of bumps during this journey and take it on as my duty to laugh through the crazy with you. I have always been drawn to those that are authentically sharing ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: How Callie went from 9-to-5 to #BossBabe

I met Callie in a FB group for Curvy girls who love to travel. We have yet to meet in person (working on it), but we support each others creative endeavors regardless! I already admired her hustle, but seeing more of her story made me respect her ambition and passion for helping women realize their ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Sharing the Stories of Amazing People Like You!

I get so tired of talking about myself. If we had a conversation to span forever, you'd learn that for as much as I've shared with the World Wide Web, there are still so many nooks and crannies to cover. More disappointments. More revelations. More adventures. More laughs. More trauma. More ... Read More

  • This weeks #WCW and #curvesandacollab contributor is Shelby over at @thedubindiaries 💕 LINK IN BIO to read her story! 👆🏽 . Shelby shares her trip to Cape Town, South Africa where she taught music and dance to local children! She went there to change lives, and it turns out hers was changed too! Head over to the blog and read all about it! 👀 . . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #carryonchronicles #travel #glt #girlslovetravel #gltlove #wanderlust #realwomen #realstories #guestblogger #newpost #blogpost #thedubindiaries #travelblogger #travelwriter
  • Last one: another stunning morning view of the #superbloom from my visit super early Friday morning with @bohemianseoul 😍 . . . #superbloom #california #lakeelsinore #witnessingmagic #curvesandacarryon #localadventures #hikingtrails #takeahike #springishere
  • More poppies! It was sad to see how many spots had been trampled on. There are plenty of clear hiking paths to follow, and plenty of spots like this to stand behind the flowers and get a great shot! #dontbeadick . . . #poppyfields #walkercanyon #lakeelsinore #california #superbloom #dontbeadick #respectthebloom
  • Early morning trek to see the poppy #superbloom 😍 . . Even with the shadows and cold, the views couldn’t be beat! . . #walkercanyon #california #poppies #superbloom #CAstateflower #poppyfields
  • The latest installment of #curvesandacollab is UP on the blog (LINK IN BIO!), and I am so excited for you to “meet” Alicia! 💕 . . I met Alicia in 2006, as a TA in her AVID class. I’ve been following her journey ever since! I have been so proud to call her my friend, and to see her overcome every adversity you can imagine, finding her health and passion along the way. I know you’ll share my awe for her, and the inspiration that she is! 💜 . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #blogpost #guestblogger #guestwriter #guestpost #yogi #yoga #yogainstructor #inspiration #motivation #dedication #health #wellness #astoldbywomen #realstories #realwomen
  • HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY! 🙋🏽‍♀️👩🏾‍⚖️👩🏻‍🚒🧕🏼👷🏻‍♀️👩🏾‍🦳👩🏻‍🌾👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏾‍🏫👩🏼‍💻👩🏻‍🔧👰🏼 . Do you remember the first time you thought of yourself negatively? 🤔 . The first time you knew what cellulite was, or what a thigh master was for? . The first time you felt less-than or uncomfortable in your own skin? . I know I do!🖐🏽 . The latest installment of the #SelfLoveWithSondra series is all about learning to take up space {LINK IN BIO! 👆🏽} Because you and me? We BELONG here. And we aren’t apologizing for existing! Because women deserve to shine. To thrive. And to take up space. . Check it out now at Curvesandacarryon.com! . . . #selflove #selfcare #effyourbeautystandards #takeupspace #bopo #bodypositive #selfacceptance #selfesteem #newpost #newblog #bopoblogger #plussizeblogger #healthyisthenewskinny
  • This weeks #WCW sharing her story for #curvesandacollab is @theshanaleigh 🦄 . . Shana and I met because of an Instagram post, and I am so glad we did! She is sharing her story about becoming an expat, and how it helped her build her confidence! 💕 . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #glt #gltlove #girlslovetravel #guestblogger #newpost #expatlife #expat #tefl #collaboration #newpost #travel #wanderlust #confidence #femaleempowerment #womenempowerment #selfesteem #selflove
  • What I know for sure after 31 years on the planet: . LIVE WITH LOVE. If you operate from a place of real, unabashed, honest love you can be assured right people will always come to you. 💜 . BUT KNOW WHEN TO STEP BACK. Love isn’t enough for dealing with everyone. Some need to be dealt with from a distance. 🤡 . PROTECT YOURSELF. When people don’t protect you, be diligent in protecting yourself. Even if it hurts your feelings. Even if it’s hard. 💪🏽 . GO THE EXTRA MILE AND PROTECT OTHERS. Think of how many times you needed it, and remember that when you feel tired. 🤝 . ITS OK TO COMPLAIN. But acknowledge that there’s usually a solution, and be the one that tries to put it in place. ⚖️ . ITS OK TO BE ANGRY. But for like, 5 minutes. We’ve got shit to do. 💁🏽‍♀️ . ITS NEVER TOO LATE. Not to apologize. Not to forgive. Not to tell someone you love them. As they say, better late than never. 📆 . ASK FOR HELP! It’s always there, and we are always assuming it isn’t. Be ok declining help when it isn’t what you need. Without many of you, I don’t know who/where I’d be! 🙏🏽 . GIVE IT 100%. Even when no one else around you does. Even when it’s not acknowledged or praised. 💯 . KNOW YOUR WORTH. Act accordingly. Expect more from yourself and the people you allow in your life. 🦄 . SEE THE WORLD. Expand your horizons and be amazed by all there is to see and learn from the phenomenal people and places that it has to offer, and be better for it. 🗺 . I’m still learning. But I’m grateful for what’s been, what’s to come, and FOR ALL OF YOU! 💕 . Thank you for all of the birthday love! 😘 . . . #itsmybirthday #thankyou #curvesandacarryon #piscesseason