Chenese Lewis

Chenese Lewis is a sought after keynote speaker, expert commentator, and a positive body image and self-esteem advocate. She made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America in 2003. Her unique story and prestigious career have been featured by countless media outlets such as Dr. Phil, The Insider, E! News, EXTRA, The National Examiner, iVillage, Figure Magazine and USA Today.

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I’m excited to announce I’m being honored with the 2023 ICON Award at The FFIAs - The Full Figured Industry Awards in New York! I am extremely grateful to be recognized and celebrated by my peers! Thank you to everyone for the love and support for over 20 years. I look forward to seeing you all November 4th!

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Although I had some challenges this year, I didn’t let them stop me! Thanks to everyone that helped to make my 2022 great! Check out my 2022 Highlights: https://cheneselewis.com/cheneses-2022-highlights

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I'm honored to be named one of Podcast Magazine’s "40 Over Forty in Podcasting"! The inaugural list celebrates podcasters who tirelessly strive to share their passion, knowledge, and experience in their specific areas of interest with listeners worldwide.

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE featuring Chenese Lewis, hosted by Marcy Cruz TOPIC: BLACK AND POC LEADERSHIP IN PLUS FASHION Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 4pm PT/5pm MT/6pm CT/7pm ET

In this edition of Ahead of the Curve, Chenese and Marcy will discuss how Black Women/Women of Color paved the way in the fashion industry for plus size bodies to be in the forefront and continue to push for size inclusivity.

Accessibility notes: This webinar is presented in English with closed captioning by Otter.ai and ASL translation is provided by Pro Bono ASL.

Chenese Lewis is a Louisiana-based media correspondent, speaker, model and the voice behind the successful podcast The Chenese Lewis show, the first podcast for the plus-size community that launched in 2008.

Considered an icon and trailblazer within the plus size industry, Chenese has over 20 years of experience, which began with her being crowned the first Miss Plus America in 2003. This led her to work with different plus-size brands such as Torrid and Ashley Stewart as a model and spokesperson at a size 22, during a time when the standard plus-size model was between a size 8 and 14.

In 2020, Forbes Magazine called Chenese “one of the original plus-size influencers”. She continues to be a sought-after speaker and expert on topics focused on positive body image and her message has not waivered. She believes that you can be beautiful and confident regardless of your size. Considered a pioneer within the plus size industry who paved the way for those who came on the scene after her, she continues to push for inclusivity, acceptance and equality for all.

Registration link is available at naafa.org/webinars #CheneseLewis #naafa #EqualityAtEverySize

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Meet One Of The Original Plus-Size Influencers

Chenese Lewis, entrepreneur and entertainer, celebrates twenty years in the plus-size industry.

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#ThrowbackThursday I was apart of @therealmoworldwide segment on Entertainment Tonight or The Insider (I can't remember) circa 2009 (I think) in Los Angeles. . . . . . #celebratemysize #effyourbeautystandards #plusisequal #plussize #psmodel #plusmodel #fullfigured #plussizefashion #plusfashion #psfashion #tcfstyle #monique https://ift.tt/39hBVfD

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I WANNA SEE YOURS!!... This should be fun! Post a picture of you as a kid and a current picture. Let's see how much we've changed. Let’s keep it going! #quarantinechallenge https://ift.tt/2WL4642

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New Episode of The @CheneseShow with Phil Ryan, Managing Director and CEO of @citychiconline, a leading global plus size retailer. Since 2006, when Phil and his small team created the brand, his vision has been to lead a world of curves. Under Phil’s leadership City Chic has opened more than 100 stores in Australia and New Zealand and it now has a global digital footprint that represents over 50% of sales. City Chic’s presence in the USA dates from 2010 with the launch of the @CityChicUSA website and the brand also has longstanding and successful partnerships with @Nordstrom, @Macys and @Bloomingdales. City Chic further extended its US presence in 2019 with the acquisition of plus size online lingerie retailer, @HipsandCurves and the e-commerce assets of another well-known plus size brand, @AvePlus. With over 25 years’ experience in senior and strategic retail apparel management, Phil is a global authority and passionate advocate for the plus size consumer. LISTEN NOW at https://ift.tt/1ileT5U . . . . . #ccworldofcurves #plussize #fullfigured #plussizefashion #plusfashion #psfashion #celebratemysize #celebratemycurves #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence #plusisequal #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #wocpodcasts #wocpodcast #podsincolor #plussizeclothing #tcfstyle https://ift.tt/2UcN2Cd

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I'm featured in @volup2 , a Paris- based online magazine, in celebration of my 20th anniversary in the plus size industry! *Link in the bio* 📸 : @ericadunlapphotography💄: @facesbyejae . . . . . #celebratemysize #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence #plusisequal #plus_isamust #plussizefashion #plusfashion #psfashion #plussizefashion #celebratemycurves #plussize #fullfigured #psmodel #plussizemodel #plusmodel https://ift.tt/2Qt9vsJ

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#Facts https://ift.tt/2UbbmTQ

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Happy Women’s History Month! I’m excited to announce that I’m an honoree for the Empowered Diva Awards happening Friday, March 20th at 7:00 pm in Baton Rouge! This event is the kickoff to Women's Empowerment Week 2020! Tickets are $10.00 For more info visit https://ift.tt/3clizcm . . . . . #empowereddivaawards #womenshistorymonth #batonrouge #womensempowerment #sistarsofempowerment https://ift.tt/2vAoJ7Z

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Happy March!!!!! March is a full month for me, some things you already know and some things to be announced! I'll be celebrating my 20th anniversary in the plus industry all year, stay tuned! 👑 www.CheneseLewis.com . . . . . #plussize #celebratemysize #influencer #naturalhair #teamnatural #naturalhairrocks #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence #plusisequal #plussizefashion #plusfashion #psfashion #tcfstyle #host #speaker #podcaster #podsincolor #wocpodcasts #wocpodcast #blackgirlmagic #essencefest #essencefestival #plusmodel #plusmodels #psmodel #plussizemodel https://ift.tt/2VwvaUd

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Have you read my feature in @PlusModelMag entitled #MyPlusJourney: How Chenese Lewis Has Spent the Last 20 Years Helping Push Body Diversity to the Forefront? If not, make sure you check it out now! http://bit.ly/2T1pT5v *link in the bio* . . . . . #celebratemysize #plusmodel #psmodel #plussizemodel #plusmodelmag #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence #plusisequal #plus_isamust #plussizefashion #plusfashion #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #essencefest #EssenceFestival #host #podsincolor #podcaster #speaker https://ift.tt/2T9A5su

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#Truth https://ift.tt/2T5rffx

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I'm featured in @plusmodelmag today in celebration of my 20th anniversary in the #plussize industry and for #BlackHistoryMonth! Thanks @fearlesslyjustme for your kind words in this beautiful article! Also, thank you @plusjones for the support! ❤️❤️❤️ link in the bio! . . . . . #plusmodelmag #celebratemysize #celebratemycurves #effyourbeautystandards #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #plusfashion #psfashion #plussizefashion #goldenconfidence #psmodel #plusmodel #bodypositive #bodypositivity #wocpodcasts #podsincolor #podcast #tcfstyle #plusisequal #host #speaker https://ift.tt/2ve1eBi

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#ModelMonday #Throwback circa 2013 . . . . . #celebratemysize #plusfashion #effyourbeautystandards #plussizemodel #psmodel #psfashion #tcfstyle #goldenconfidence #celebratemycurves #blackgirlmagic #myblackisbeautiful #brownskingirls #host #podcaster #speaker https://ift.tt/39NDmDv