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2011 Highlights |
The 2011 International Fuller Woman Expo will be full of inspiration, motiviation and celebration of who we are, right now! The Doors will open at 11am September 10 to the general public and will end at 6pm. The cost of admittance is only $10 and will give you access to all of the features listed below.
Tenative schedule is as follows:
12:00 p.m. -Unleashing the Power of YOU with DeLores Pressley
1:00 p.m. -Plus Modeling 101 with Jeannie Ferguson
2:00 p.m. -Evolution of the Revolution Panel led by Erica Watson
3:00 p.m.- Keynote Speaker Kim Coles
4:00 p.m. -Curves in Motion Fashion Showcase hosted by Erica Watson
VIP reception for Kim Coles-9:00 p.m.
To purchase your ticket for the event, click here.
Join us after the expo for a VIP reception with Kim Coles. Purchase your tickets here!
Keynote Speaker-Kim Coles
We are pleased to welcome back talk show host, comedian and actress Ms. Kim Coles as our keynote speaker. She is best known for her portrayal of Sinclair on the hit television show, "Living Single", a role that garnered her 4 NAACP Image award nominations. Ms. Coles is the host of the popular game show "Pay it Forward" on BET, making her the 1st African American Woman to ever host a primetime game show.
Kim is ever evolving. In January, she let go of her trademark braids she has had for 20 years to go all natural! This decision to reveal her natural locks tranformed her in ways of thinking and being. She will speak about her new found freedom that has made her appreciate who she is even more and how you can find the courage to love your authentic self ! |
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DeLores Pressley
Returning to the Fuller Woman Expo is DeLores Pressley, who was our keynote speaker in 2009. We are so happy to have her back with us. She is a motivational Speaker, Founder and Principal of DeLores Pressley Worldwide and the BornSuccessful Institute. She always brings an impressive blend of personal and professional experience to her presentations that allow her to connect with her audience, inspiring and energizing them to take their confidence and success to the next level.
Having spent 27 years teaching elementary school students, DeLores knows a thing or two about inspiring others to achieve their potential. During her teaching tenure, she also founded a successful modeling agency for plus-sized women. The experience helped her find the confidence she needed to succeed and served as a foundational experience for DeLores Pressley Worldwide. DeLores has appeared on every major TV network: ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX, including America’s top shows OPRAH and Entertainment Tonight. She has been profilee and quoted in national publications; Glamour, New York Daily News, Ebony, Chicago Tribune, First for Women, Chicago Sun Times, Essence and People magazine. She has spoken to more than more than 100,000 people in over 60 major cities and countries.
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Plus Modeling 101 with Jeannie Ferguson
You have seen her on BET's "Rip the Runway" since 2009, on the stages of Full Figured Fashion Week in New York and at The Fuller Woman Expo! Jeannie is considered a Plus Modeling Icon. Learn the fundamentals of modeling from this plus powerhouse. Prepare to take notes as you learn
Brand Management
Challenges facing plus models today and how to overcome them
Plus model etiquette and more!!!
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Plus Positve Vendors
Vendor The Black Dress Boutique showing their beautiful items to Kim Coles, 2010
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As a "fuller woman" we are always on a quest to find goods and services to accentuate our curves. At the Fuller Woman Expo, we will have exhibitors from around the country that speak to all of our needs. Shop our plus positive vendors who are eager to connect to you!
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Curvy Cafe'
Partake in some amazing food in between all the networking and shopping you will be doing!
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Curves in Motion Fashion Showcase sponsored by IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel
Featuring
IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel(CALIFORNIA)
CURVYSTA(GEORGIA)
TANIA MONET(MICHIGAN)
ASHAKI CHARLES(CANADA)
PHELINE(CANADA)
THE BLACK DRESS BOUTIQUE(MICHIGAN)
B.G.U.(NEW YORK)
SWH APPAREL(GEORGIA)
LAFLAVA(MICHIGAN)
PLUS BRIDAL SPONSORED BY Daily Venus Diva
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Our "Curves in Motion" Fashion Showcase hosted by Erica Watson highlights innovative, ready to wear fashions from around the world. We have a showcase exploding with entertainment and fashion for your curves!!
Planning a wedding and you are hard pressed to find that perfect wedding dress? We will have special segment of the show dedicated to the curvy bride! This section is sponsored by Daily Venus Diva.com.
Click here if you are a model interested in hitting our runway!
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"The Evolution of the Revolution" panel discussion
Led by Actress and Comedian Erica Watson
and featuring:
Tracy McCaskill-News Director for Mix 92.3 and FM 98 WJLB
Valery Amador-Our 2011 M.A.D. Award of Excellence Winner, Publisher of Plus Model Magazine and Daily Venus Diva Magazine
Dr. Cynthia Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S.-Chief of Surgery for Louisiana Medical Center
Princess Currence, M.S.W-Program Director, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine
Amanda Levitt-Founder of Love your Body-Detroit
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Every year we discuss ways we can elevate the plus community. This years topic is
"Plus positivity in a negative society"
We will have a candid conversation with you in regards to health, beauty, fashion and media in an effort to help us all decipher what is really said when they speak of us and offer tools that will assist us in changing the conversation.
Now more than ever we see "curvy" the topic of conversation in all aspects of society. When they speak of us, what are they really saying? Is their discussion of us exploitive or should we just be happy to be referenced?
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