Meet Nicci Louise. Her Black Panther cosplay of Okoye is already gorgeous, but then you add Maleficent, Catwoman, Jessica Rabbit and Nicci's cosplay becomes amazing! I had the pleasure of talking with Nicci about her cosplayer journey. In this Catwoman cosplay interview, she about getting started with cosplay, the characters that inspired her to cosplay, how she makes cosplay costumes and much more. During our plus size cosplayer interview she also shares WHY cosplaying at comic cons is such a wonderful experience, how she found her talented photographers and what she hopes for future comic co ..read more

How do you dress for your shape when you're plus size? Ashley Martin of Boutique 1780 sells clothes for women from Size S to 3XL, so she knows all about plus size style and dressing for your shape. She believes in "confidence through fashion." And we're all about confidence here at Plus Size Nerd. Ashley shares her frustrations with trying to find attractive clothes after her body shape changed when she had children. She also gives you fantastic tips about exactly what to wear when you're a pear, apple, rectangle or inverted triangle. (That's a new one, huh?) Look at your closet with a fresh p ..read more

Using a scooter at Disney World or Disneyland can be intimidating. My guest, Kim McAndrew, talks about her decision to use a scooter at Disney and how it has changed her life. She learned how to stop caring what others think, which allows her to live her best life. Whether you're concerned about using a mobility scooter or there are other things you won't do because you're worried what people think, Kim's message is powerful and will change your life too. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more advice and tips for plus size fashion and body positivity. You can also watch the episode on Yo ..read more

Do you Hulu? Last year my husband and I cut the cable cord. We subscribe to a few different streaming services, but we still end up saving money overall. (For instance, we canceled CBS All Access once we binged Picard.) Hulu is, by far, our favorite streaming service. (You heard me. It's not Netflix.) Hulu has a fantastic combination of the basic network and basic cable shows we already loved, plus a host of original TV series that we've come to love. In this episode (which is an audio track from a Facebook Live session), I'm sharing my top 5 Hulu TV shows that nerds will love. Each of them ha ..read more

I had the immense pleasure of talking with Virginia Mendéz about her new online store, The Feminist Shop. We took a deep dive into feminism and what it means to us, as well as how people can fight sexism in small ways. Hear her talk about: Her children's book How she used to NOT be a feminist and why OMGYES, a website devoted to women's pleasure The small way we can fight feminism Visit The Feminist Shop online. (That's my affiliate link.) Use code PLUSSIZENERD for 10% off your order. OR watch this episode on YouTube.  Also, most podcast episodes are the audio tracks to Facebook Live se ..read more

As a plus size woman, you can feel like the whole world is telling you that you don't belong, that you don't fit in, that you're too big, that you're ugly, and the list goes on. I spent most of my life listening to those voices on the outside and the inside, which means I spent most of my life feeling fat and just wrong. It wasn't until my 30s that I started figuring out that there wasn't anything wrong with me. The message was wrong. Now that I've got a healthy body image (trust me, I still struggle sometimes) I want to share my 10 Be-You-titudes with you so that you can have a positive body ..read more

Emily Bowman of Tomboy Togs didn't always sell finger puppets. In this Facebook Live, Emily talks about her journey from quilting to being a successful handmade seller of nerdy accessories. Her sales at conventions and arts fairs add her income from Etsy sales. She loves the flexibility she has, as well as the pride she takes in owning and running her own business. Emily talks about how she decides what to sell, as well as her criteria for whether or not to attend a convention or other event. Learn from Emily and you can be a nerdy handmade seller too! Links from this Episode Plus Size Nerd Ma ..read more

I "met" Aidy Award when she joined the Plus Size Nerds private Facebook Group. (You can join here https://www.plussizenerd.com/group ). She's a romance novelist who writes about curvy woman who have sexy times with hot men, usually of the shifter variety (i.e., men who turn into dragons, men who turn into wolves). In this Facebook Live session, Aidy talks about how she got started, why she believes in self-publishing, why EVERY book of hers has a moment when the hot man picks up and carries his curvy love, and about her Amazeballs. (Yep, you heard me.) You can also watch this episode on YouTub ..read more

Overcoming boredom is becoming haaard, yo. Pandemic! Self-isolation. Everything's closed. WTF are we supposed to do? I'll be sharing blogs, videos, audiobooks and other nerdy things that will keep you going when the going gets rough at home.mes. I’m going to give you ways you can stay active, stay entertained, stay fed and stay connected when you’re bored AF. I'll ge sharing blogs, videos, audiobooks and other nerdy things that will keep you going when the going gets rough at home. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here.  If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to this podcas ..read more

Quasar Creations is an independent fashion designer who creates geek fashion and nerd fashion. She comes from a whole family of cosplayers. Her cosplay was what led her into being a geek fashion designer. She uses your custom measurements, so you can order plus size cosplay designs or plus size fashion designs. Find out more about how to become a fashion designer and Instagram cosplay model with Paige from Quasar Creations. You can also watch this video on YouTube.  Links from this Episode (When available, I may use affiliate links and may earn a commission.) Quasar Creations on Instagram ..read more