Should I Care That Some People (and Brands) Find My Fat Body Unattractive?

June 2, 2024

At some point recently, I read something that altered the algorithm of my newsfeed. I’ve gotten more posts related to “BBWs and the people who love them.” Frankly speaking, it is refreshing to read pieces about plus-size women that are positive. I saw comments from men who are attracted to fuller-figured women, as opposed to… Read More Should I Care That Some People (and Brands) Find My Fat Body Unattractive?

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Introducing…B Magazine

September 23, 2023

Earlier this year a casual and unexpected conversation inspired the creation of a quarterly online magazine. This is another vehicle on the “Towanda’s Voice” platform designed for sharing encouragement, love, and personal stories of people who are doing amazing things. Once again, you are invited deeper into the mind of this Buxom Beauty! Check out… Read More Introducing…B Magazine

— Love & Happiness —

I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate

July 27, 2023

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 KJV Have you ever had to rebuke… Read More I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate

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I’m Glad You’re Here, God. It’s Me, Towanda—Again.

June 11, 2023

There were two things I was looking forward to getting last week: an Ankara African dress from House of Izzi I ordered from Etsy and the digital release of the movie “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” We’ll get to the dress, but right now, I want to focus on the book and movie.… Read More I’m Glad You’re Here, God. It’s Me, Towanda—Again.

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What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

May 6, 2023

When you visited the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty website, you were greeted by a Facebook Messenger pop-up, which was added to allow more engagement and serve as a vehicle to ask questions and share ideas. Last month, a few inquiries were submitted—one of which is being highlighted in this post. Based on the… Read More What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

— Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness, Plus-size Community —

News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

December 11, 2022

Although I have been overweight for the majority of my life, I haven’t experienced a lot of mistreatment or slurs to my face about it. I’ve also never felt like I couldn’t or shouldn’t take up space as a fat person. However, a recent event made me think about it. An incident occurred at work… Read More News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

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Just a Thought with B.B.: “Words Have Power”

February 21, 2022

The impact words have on our well-being has been on my mind. Mainly because I recognized I created an atmosphere of anxiety and doubt by the words I spoke and thought. I’ve been making a conscious effort to “speak life” into everything because words have tremendous power. In the latest YT video, I share more… Read More Just a Thought with B.B.: “Words Have Power”

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Just a Thought with B.B.: “The Secret to Building Self-Confidence”

August 15, 2021

“Just a thought with B.B.” was established a few years ago. They typically comprise thoughts that pop in my head related to a song, a movie, a television show quote, or something I hear in everyday conversation. Three years ago, I also started a YouTube channel, which has been dormant for quite some time, I… Read More Just a Thought with B.B.: “The Secret to Building Self-Confidence”

— DOSBB Podcast Season Two —

DOSBB Podcast: “Embracing ‘Enoughness’ with Shontae Smith”

January 7, 2021

Season two of the DOSBB Podcast is underway! This week, B.B. had the honor of sitting down with author and entrepreneur Shontae Smith in a discussion about recognizing we are enough. Tune in and embrace your “enoughness” by declaring you are fearfully and wonderfully made! Be sure to order Prophetess Smith’s books: This Little Black… Read More DOSBB Podcast: “Embracing ‘Enoughness’ with Shontae Smith”