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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicidality / depression / size maintenance We know that Mental Health challenges do not discriminate, and that they vary in symptoms and severity. At Bold, we encourage the sharing of stories, particularly those related to mental...

Nourished Natasha Is Amplifying Space For Plus Size Humans In The Yoga Community

Jul 24, 2020 | + Community, + Health and Wellness, Bold Interviews

Content Warning: Talk about weight loss and eating disorders throughout this article. Natasha Rusilko is an online yoga teacher and spiritual advocate, with a huge following on social media. What makes Natasha unique is that she is a plus size teacher in the yoga...

Female Founded #SelfCare App Is Wellness Technology That Needs To Be Part Of Your Routine

Jul 21, 2020 | + Community, + Health and Wellness, Bold Interviews

Eve Thomas, Brand Director at TRU LUV was instrumental in the development of the #SelfCare app. #SelfCare is an app that Thomas co-founded that is centered around wellness technology and needs to be added to your daily routine! The #SelfCare app lets users play...

What Health Means to Me

Jul 16, 2020 | + Community, + Health and Wellness, Beautiful You!, Bold Articles and Posts, Bold Magazine

An Original Article from Our Spring 2020 Bold Magazine with Extra Introduction from Janet Conroy-Quirk You can find this edition as well as all of our magazines HERE. We’ve all been through so much these past few months. We hope you’re taking care of yourselves,...

The Importance of Reaching Out: Emma Medeiros Interviews Plus Model Sabina Michel About Beauty Standards, Mental Health & Meaningful Connections

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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicidality / depression / size maintenance We...

Nourished Natasha Is Amplifying Space For Plus Size Humans In The Yoga Community

+ Community, + Health and Wellness, Bold Interviews

Content Warning: Talk about weight loss and eating disorders throughout this...

Female Founded #SelfCare App Is Wellness Technology That Needs To Be Part Of Your Routine

+ Community, + Health and Wellness, Bold Interviews

Eve Thomas, Brand Director at TRU LUV was instrumental in the development of...

What Health Means to Me

+ Community, + Health and Wellness, Beautiful You!, Bold Articles and Posts, Bold Magazine

An Original Article from Our Spring 2020 Bold Magazine with Extra Introduction...

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A Message From Our Editor

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, “The Summer Day”

I’m sure many of you are familiar with this question, the closing challenge to Oliver’s beloved 1992 poem. It is loved by millions. It is a phrase that I’ve often asked myself over the past few years, as I left a career that was “comfortable”, but destroying me, and sought something less stable, but far more joyful.

I recently read that the quote (and poem itself) has been snidely referred to as “catnip to the inspiration-seeking set.”

I didn’t like that. I don’t know about you, but I find it a bit ridiculous when a valid, beautiful sentiment is dismissed because it’s popular- because too many people relate to it. Don’t all great movements start because of a shared motivation, a common goal, or a united desire to make things better?

That’s why Bold exists.

We saw people who were told they didn’t “fit in”- in the literal and metaphorical sense. So we created a place for them, their stories, and their bodies.

We hope you’ll enjoy our new format. Our goal is to provide our readers with more than just a site, but a community. We hope you’ll visit us to hear about interesting trends and issues in the Fat Positivity world, but also to share your thoughts on how Bold can continue to improve our advocacy efforts. We also want you to enjoy yourselves and tell us what makes you Bold! We are working hard to center all marginalized voices and shine a light on the influencer that lives within us all.

Thanks for being here, for being Bold and for sharing your one wild and precious life with us.

Janet Conroy-Quirk, MSW

Editor-in-Chief

Janet Conroy-Quirk

Editor in Chief

Janet Conroy-Quirk, MSW is a writer, actress, advocate and social worker. Her career in New York City social services spans over 17 years. She has served clients with needs ranging from homelessness to aging and mental health challenges. Janet holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University and an M.S.W. from Hunter College. In 2017, she began exploring her passion for acting, and has appeared in off/off-off Broadway plays, as well as feature films and documentaries. In addition to her freelance writing/editing work, Janet has been a strong advocate and speaker for Fat Positivity and has been featured in several plus-size fashion web videos. She is also a cast member of Realize Your Beauty, a non-profit organization that promotes body positivity and empowerment to young people through theater arts. Janet believes strongly that words hold an incredible amount of power, and is passionate about giving others a platform to share their ideas.

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