The BoPo Beat Blog

Remember to pause and celebrate little things that made you smile.  Last week when our humble Smile File featured as a May Subscription Box Favorite by Botanic Gal— I smiled, a lot! The Smile Files appeared in Crunchy Mamas Strength Subscription Box in May. I'm so happy they had a positive impact and bought some smiles, too. This memory has been added to my smile file to reflect on in those little times when doubt can creep in!  Thanks, Crunchy Mama Box, the Botanic Gal, and Sunrises and Subscriptions for your support and positive reviews of the Smile File.   Check out the...

As 2019 passes us and a new adventure into 2020 begins, here are the proudest moments supporting body image that happened during thankubody's first year. Thank you for supporting me and making these moments possible. 

  The photo above was the theme here last week as I was preparing this lovely order for 20 You Are Enough buttons! 3 Cheers to Instagram  You may have heard in the news last week that after significant campaigning by celebrity body activist Jameela Jamil, Instagram has updated their policy to prevent under 18-year-olds from seeing posts and images relating to the advertising to fad dieting products.  [hand clapping and thumbs up emoji's x 100] This is great news, as this type of content can have huge implications for body image among young people! Read more about it here.    September Newsletter out...

This is the title (and drafted artwork) for my next zine. It is the simple story of a girl objectified by her community and surrounding culture. It seems innocent enough, yet this is not an uncommon story. Let's work together to change the way we place emphasis on one another's qualities.