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People with marginalized bodies rarely make it into the spotlight, and when they do, they are usually exploited to benefit the media’s twisted perception of them. When we see plus-sized bodies, it’s when they are a “before” photo. When we see Black bodies, they’re often highly oversexualized. When we see bodies with disabilities, it’s depicted […]

From a young age, it has been instilled into our minds that saving money is always better than spending it. If you spend your hard-earned money on items just for yourself, you are told that you are wasteful and frivolous with your cash. Yes, it is important to save your money for rent, bills, and […]

What does it mean to be happy? Does happiness come from the number on the scale or the approval of others? Is happiness something we must chase down and catch, only to hold onto for a short while, until it slips through our fingers again? The “I’ll be Happy When” Syndrome When was the last […]

The Decision To Go Out Of My Comfort Zone I was following The Pouting Room on Facebook and watched in awe as the first Brand Ambassadors (2020) shared their journeys, especially amidst the pandemic.  The pictures were amazing and the stories even better.  I was inspired, and when the applications for the 2021 Brand Ambassadors posted, […]

I had recently met some ladies through a local photographer – whom had messaged me about applying for a Brand Ambassadorship with The Pouting Room. I was VERY leary on even applying – SO MANY thoughts – mostly DOUBTS ran through my mind. “Was I someone that would photograph well?” “Is my body shape too […]

Applying to become a BA I was nervous about applying to become a Brand Ambassador in March. It had taken me until last minute to apply.  I spoke to my children and friends and family about this. I thought I don’t have a chance in hell but first things first, get out of your comfort zone […]

We have all been there. That week right after the holidays before the new year, we have too much time on our hands. We pick up a notebook and write down our New Year’s resolutions. Crafting a perfect version of ourselves on a few sheets of paper, we get excited for the first day of […]

When you finally take the leap and book a boudoir shoot, one of your first questions is probably going to be about what you should wear. This is an important question that can be overwhelming to try to answer on your own. So, we’ve put together a few tips to help you choose a set […]

Getting older should be a beautiful and enriching experience for everybody. Once you hit your 40s-50s, you’ve got plenty of life lessons under your belt, fun memories, and meaningful relationships to fuel your happiness. Unfortunately, society is not always kind to aging women. As always, women are scrutinized as they get older for their changing […]

What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Probably bubble baths, exercise classes, healthy smoothies, journaling, and other stuff along those lines. These are all great examples of self-care, but sometimes the best things you can do for yourself are a little more outside of the box. Many women, for instance, wouldn’t think of […]