Brand Ambassador is something I would read as I scrolled Instagram. I assumed it was for fashion icons or insta stars. When I was approached by Hello Yoga Apparel to be one of their Brand Ambassadors I was shook. For reals. I was asked to be an ambassador while doing a photo shoot with Hello Yoga for some body positive campaigns to show case that not only is yoga for every body, but so is Hello Yoga. Standing there half naked staring into the mirror I thought “they want allllll of this?” And for a moment I didn’t feel worthy.
You know the feeling, that awful little gremlin that for whatever reason pops up and tells you you’re not person for the thing because of reasons X, Y, and Z. And as Jen passed me clothes through the curtain I had a momentary thought of “YIKES I dont know if I’m the person”. And then as I slid into yoga pants and donned a crop top I realized I’m the body type of most women. The image I see every day is similar to what my friends, my mother, and every healthy average woman sees every day. I Bikram style stared into my own eyes and said “HELL YES” to being a Brand Ambassador.
This isn’t just about body positivity, it’s about celebrating the AVERAGE everyday woman. It’s about the fact that we spend so much time scrolling through images and comparing our “normal” to body types that are a craft. Body types that are absolutely attainable for the trade of time and sacrifice. That I quite frankly (and most women I know) ain’t got time or desire for. Yes perfection looks good naked. But I’ve got to be honest- I haven’t heard a singe complaint when I’m naked either.
So here’s the thing. I’m not your typical Instagram Brand Ambassador, but I’ve never been typical. I’m a non vegan, sorta chunky, ain’t sorry about it, strong, smart, compassionate, chanting, food loving, yogi. And I’m here to tell you that you too can be YOU and rock a bad ass yoga out fit. And I hope you get it from Hello Yoga Apparel because they embrace the “you” in their customers. They embraced me and my love for all things Grub, Chub, and Namaste and I can’t thank them enough for their support and friendship.
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