Behind the Veil
GessA newsletter about getting curious, pulling back the veil, and interrogating who we are—and who we were taught to be. Through fashion, beauty, and cultural inspiration, I explore what it means to move through the world as a fat Black woman.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 23 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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Broke Boys Don’t Deserve No Kitty, But What About Pleasure?
Is being broke a crime? Because we sure do punish people like it is.
Think about it, how many times have you seen Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey, or the like preaching about how daily Starbucks purchases are the root of financial instability? Or...
Bob Mackie Loved an Unapologetic Baddie
We lost fashion legend Bob Mackie just a few weeks back and I can’t stop thinking about the legacy he left behind. Known for his penchant for glitz, glamour, and drama Bob’s designs landed on powerhouse women who were recognized for the sam...
Do Fairytales Exist When You’re Fat?
Young Colling, owner of Brides by Young, and me on set — January 2020
For the past 6.5 years, I’ve been working as a bridal model for Brides by Young, a plus-size bridal boutique with stores across the Midwest and Northeast. I was introduc...
Style Study: Etro
I’m back with another style study for fall, this time I did a deep dive on the OG boho-chic brand, Etro.
If you’re not familiar with the house, Etro describes itself as “a brand that embraces extravagance, individuality, and self-expressi...
Something I’m Learning: It’s Okay to Be Misunderstood
on choosing myself, trusting who I am, and making peace with being misunderstood
SZA’s “No More Hiding” has been the background track of my life for the past 2 weeks—I’ve had the song on repeat for numerous neighborhood walks, showers, mea...
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