Body-Positivity Influencers Panel

The panel takes a positive and inspiring approach to unpack (white, thin, able) privileges by talking about body acceptance.

Participants will analyze how "western beauty standards obscure the ability to see the real beauty in ourselves." (Mohammed, 2022) Participants will observe conversations with body-positive influencers who are fighting to change the standard. Participants will consider how what we feel about ourselves and our own bodies correlates with our acceptance of others, and construct new ideas that promote respect for all bodies (BLM, ableism, thin privilege, and more).

MC: Naomi Katz @happyshapesnaomi

https://www.happyshapes.co/

Satisfaction Factor Podcast Co-host

Intuitive Eating, Body Image, and Self-Trust Coach

Panel members: 

• Melissa Elmira Yingst: @melmira
• Kasmira Patel: @kasmirapatel_
• Moona Mohammed (a/k/a Miss Moons): @_missmoons
• Oscar Roman Alonso @official_oscarroman

Languages: English, ASL, and BSL 

Register now for this event and don't forget to use coupon code FREE if you do not need CEUS.

Proceeds for this event will be donated to the David Martin ASL Scholarship for students seeking an ASL certificate or ASL Studies degree at Frederick Community College. https://www.frederick.edu/

Deaf Body-Positive Influences Panel

This panel will be open to all, focusing on diversity and inclusion, however, we are targeting sign language interpreters and students. The panel takes a positive and inspiring approach un unpacking (white, thin, able) privileged by talking about body acceptance,

Participants will analyze how "western beauty standards obscure the ability to see the real beauty in ourselves." Participants will observe conversations with body-positive influences fighting to change the standard. Participants will consider how what we feel about ourselves and our own bodies correlates with our acceptance of others, and construct new ideas that promote respect for all bodies (BLM, ableism, thin privilege, and more

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