Dani Candray for Aerie

If you don’t know Dani Candray, you are missing out! This beautiful human being is changing the game for women like herself who have Alopecia. Alopecia is a condition that causes hair loss and Dani is here to show you that, hair or no hair, you are worthy of love. That is why she is officially an Aerie Real Role Model.

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Maimi Swim Week 2019 with Monday Swimwear

I decided to Vlog my Miami Swim Week experience with Monday Swimwear to show you what it is like #BTS and give you a boost of body confidence this summer. If you want to wear a bikini, then do it! Simple as that!

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What does my week of food and exercise look like?

A few weeks ago, I decided to make a log my workouts and what I was eating to be more conscious of my patterns. I think it is healthy to be mindful about what we put in our bodies but also not to restrict ourselves to a “diet.” I am posting this so you can see what an average week is like for me, and so you can see I am not on a calorie restrictive diet, just a healthy one. And yes, there is a difference!

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A Simple Salad Flavor Change-Up

Yes, I love salad. But, I also need to change it up every now and then to keep my diet healthy, colorful, and also enjoyable. I took my classic salad recipe and made a quick flavor change-up by adding some refried beans, pico, guacamole, and a few corn chips. This meal was delicious and I hope this gives you some ideas for your healthy meals.

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True and I for the Gap Body Campaign!

This campaign was exceptional for me in more ways than one. I have been a curve model for fifteen years at this point, and you always hope to book, “big campaigns.” But, for most of the curve models who have been in the industry ten+ years, they know that it is only in the recent years that companies like Gap would use women like me as a model. The best part of the whole experience was that I wasn’t selected because I am a “model.” I was selected for the work I have done with Healthy is the new Skinny and creating Natural Model Management.

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Festival Ready with Simply Be UK

I had the best photoshoot with SimplyBe Uk to showcase these new festival styles, available now! This photoshoot was basically 100% me. I loved the whole vibe, the hippie-casual collection, the locations in Joshua Tree, Ca., and the kind and fun English crew! Here are some of the images of me and model, Emma Breschi from the shoot and some BTS!

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Utah State University Lecture Recap

Last week, I gave a lecture at Utah State University for mental health week and it was one of my favorite presentations so far. The students were extremely kind, engaging, and welcoming. I was thrilled to have men join us for this important conversation and to hear their feedback as well. Check out the recap here!

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Striped and Strapless, the Perfect Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit

How do we battle the crazy photoshopped images we see on social media everyday? We post our real bodies. It is that simple. As I have been discovering some really beautiful swimwear for summer, I have also been leaving my body as is in the photos. Granted, I might smooth a bikini line (full disclosure,) the rest is what my body looks like. And guess what? This swimsuits still look amazing. I hope these posts help you shop for the summer from someone who might have a body type that is closer to your own.

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Syracuse University Recap

I am so grateful to have been asked to speak at Syracuse University! Be Well SU sponsored a lecture for 200 female students to attend. We laughed, we cried, and we made a plan to take action! I will have more information about what we came up with as a group shortly! Next up is Jacksonville State College.

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Happy International Women's Day

Happy International Women’s Day! I am speaking at four universities and colleges this month and I hope to reach as many young women as possible. It is in our best interest as a society to focus on protecting the adolescent female spirit and empowering what will become strong women.

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Show Me Your MuMu... You Got it!

I want to show you some of my favorite beach looks from my recent trip to Cabo! I have a love for swimwear and try to always keep an eye out for cute one-piece suits because I think they can be more difficult to find. Look no further…. This swimsuit is EVERYTHING! I saw it, gasped, and knew it was meant for me.

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