[INTERVIEW] Media Publisher, Marie Denee Thrives In Her Purp
Jan 9, 2024 1:04:11 GMT -8
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The statistics will tell you, not many are able to keep at their business venture going for five years, much less 15! Marie Denee has! The brainchild behind ever growing media platform, The Curvy Fashionista, Marie has been an advocate, a resource and a champion for the plus-size community since very early in the blog era. She’s grown the platform into one of the biggest niche publications in the country and she’s just starting to get her footing in this dynamic digital media landscape. Our Marie Denee interview gives us an opportunity to discuss the pursuit of passion, belonging in this space and thriving in your purpose. Dive into it. I met Ms. Marie Denee earlier this year when we both participated in the Black Owned Media Equitability & Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) accelerator.
While all of us at the table had thriving media platforms, Marie Phone Number List had a call to action that she was inherently grounded in. She stood on business and had the numbers to back up her need to support, uphold and advocate for the plus-size community. She didn’t just talk the talk though, she had been doing the work with her engaging and developed brand. Click to unmute Ariana Grande Announces New Single and Reveals Album Artwork Fabrik Logo pause skip_next volume_off fullscreen This December, The Curvy Fashionista will celebrate their 15 year anniversary, and for Marie, this is an opportunity to step back and revel in what she’s accomplished. She’s continuing to do the work, navigating the space as an esteemed boss. There’s beauty in the story, figuring it out without mentors, learning as you create, discovering potential as you build. That’s what makes the milestones even more remarkable, and the story that much more engaging.
Still, there’s lessons learned, realizations, and invaluable advice that comes with it. Here’s her opportunity to share some of that. The Parlé Mag Marie Denee interview… Parlé Mag: Alright, for those that don’t know you. Just quickly, introduce yourself your brand. Marie Denee: I’m the founder and creator of The Curvy Fashionista. The Curvy Fashionista is a plus-size lifestyle, digital publication for the 67% of women in the US who are size 14 and higher. We deliver the latest news, trends, updates, where to shop, who to get it from, all as it pertains to the plus size for. Parlé Mag: How long ago, did you start the brand? Marie Denee: We started as a blog in 2008. So this year we are actually—in December actually, we will be celebrating 15 years! That’s kind of insane. Marie Denee The Curvy Fashionista interview Parlé Mag: Why did you start TCF? Talk to me about the inspiration behind it, and what made you want to do it? Marie Denee: Initially I started TCF because I wanted to open up a boutique. I wanted to open up a plus-size boutique catering to the latest in contemporary plus size fashion.
While all of us at the table had thriving media platforms, Marie Phone Number List had a call to action that she was inherently grounded in. She stood on business and had the numbers to back up her need to support, uphold and advocate for the plus-size community. She didn’t just talk the talk though, she had been doing the work with her engaging and developed brand. Click to unmute Ariana Grande Announces New Single and Reveals Album Artwork Fabrik Logo pause skip_next volume_off fullscreen This December, The Curvy Fashionista will celebrate their 15 year anniversary, and for Marie, this is an opportunity to step back and revel in what she’s accomplished. She’s continuing to do the work, navigating the space as an esteemed boss. There’s beauty in the story, figuring it out without mentors, learning as you create, discovering potential as you build. That’s what makes the milestones even more remarkable, and the story that much more engaging.
Still, there’s lessons learned, realizations, and invaluable advice that comes with it. Here’s her opportunity to share some of that. The Parlé Mag Marie Denee interview… Parlé Mag: Alright, for those that don’t know you. Just quickly, introduce yourself your brand. Marie Denee: I’m the founder and creator of The Curvy Fashionista. The Curvy Fashionista is a plus-size lifestyle, digital publication for the 67% of women in the US who are size 14 and higher. We deliver the latest news, trends, updates, where to shop, who to get it from, all as it pertains to the plus size for. Parlé Mag: How long ago, did you start the brand? Marie Denee: We started as a blog in 2008. So this year we are actually—in December actually, we will be celebrating 15 years! That’s kind of insane. Marie Denee The Curvy Fashionista interview Parlé Mag: Why did you start TCF? Talk to me about the inspiration behind it, and what made you want to do it? Marie Denee: Initially I started TCF because I wanted to open up a boutique. I wanted to open up a plus-size boutique catering to the latest in contemporary plus size fashion.