Author: Tanya

“Believe, Belong & Be Brave”

“A battle against self-doubt and self-criticism”

Throughout most of my life, I wrestled with a profound conflict regarding my body and presence. These feelings of restlessness, loss, and mistaken identity have led me on countless adventures, both physical and spiritual, from wandering the streets of Paris to trekking through tropical rainforests. It often felt like I was merely a shadow of others, unsure of my own path and purpose. This inner struggle, a battle against self-doubt and self-criticism, was a weight I carried for far too long.

Continue reading Meet Devi: Darwin resident & adventurer of both the physical & spiritual

“Never give up your dreams”

“It has always been my dream to walk on a run way stage”

I never imagined myself as a model, but life’s surprises can be wonderful. It has always been my dream to walk on a run way stage. So I couldn’t ignore the chance and volunteered. Dressing up has always been my passion, and this opportunity brought my runway dreams to life.

Continue reading Meet Olushola: Katherine resident, disability support worker & dream chaser

EMBRACE YOUR CURVES LADIES. EMBRACE YOUR DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY.

“Embrace your beauty. Embrace your body.”

So here I am, on behalf of OceanRoad Swimwear – I am a real woman (not a professional model), 47 years of age, plus-size mother to two young boys. I have worked in Accounts for 25 years for many different organisations. Whilst I am not a professional model, I have had previous modelling experience from the age of 2, for Mother Care in London and I continue to do photo shoots as a hobby to boost my self-esteem and confidence.

Continue reading Meet Lwana: domestic violence survivor, mother of two & wanna be ‘curvy Bond girl’

“One of the things I love about my age is that I am so much more confident”

“Everybody is a beach body, and I want to pass on that message”

I am a proud mum to 4 young adults, step mum to 3 and Nanna to 2 divine little girls. The one thing my 53 years has taught me is to love and embrace my body. My body has produced life, fought off illness, given comfort and has been strong and healthy. It also carries around my soul!!  I now class myself as a curvy girl, thank you menopausal changes!!  I will no longer hate on this lump or that squishy bit. Our bodies are wonderful and miraculous regardless of our shape and size. Everybody is a beach body, and I want to pass on that message.

Continue reading Meet Lee-Anne: Bundaberg resident, Pickleball enthusiast  & proud to be a ‘Curvy Girl’