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For over 13 years, Denisha Jenkins has developed talent, designed programs, and facilitated high-impact trainings and workshops on various diversity-related topics within a wide array of industries. While candid discussions on race, gender, ability, and religion are challenging, Denisha is known for uncanny ability to disarm, affirm, and equip leaders with the tools they need to disrupt harmful biases. 

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https://www.kardiaaustin.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denishajenkins/

https://www.instagram.com/denishaspeaks

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Haley is the blogger behind Ready Set Jet Set, a guide to traveling the world and exploring her hometown of Austin, Texas. She created her blog to share her adventures with the world - from trips and tricks she’s learned while traveling to photo diaries detailing her journeys. Haley started traveling as a sophomore in college when she took her very first trip overseas to London. The next year, she spent a semester studying abroad in London and another in Glasgow. She became a travel addict and never looked back!

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/readysetjetset/

https://readysetjetset.net/

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, also known as JetSetSarah, is a travel writer, on-screen host, and self-described “Carivangelist,” who goes to the beach and beyond to share the culture, lifestyle, and personalities of the Caribbean with the world. Based in Miami, she is a special correspondent for Travel + Leisure magazine and creates content for a variety of outlets.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/jetsetsarah/

https://www.jetsetsarah.com/

https://chubbydiaries.com/

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Sylvia Torres is a digital nomad and van lifer who lives and travels out of her converted 92 Dodge Ram van. She always had a love for travel and spending time outdoors, but as a plus size person, noticed how some of these spaces were not so inviting to people like me. She has since made it her mission to help normalize seeing plus size people outdoors and in the travel sphere.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/sylviathegnomad/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sylviathegnomad

https://chubbydiaries.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravel

https://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/_created/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAMJe2-AwcKjE_iq1HMhzw

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Expert food entrepreneur Rhonda Sweet is a Dallas-based comfort food curator specializing in unique food experiences around the table for corporate and private events. Her company, Sweet Moses Brands is dedicated to reconnecting all people to the experience of gathering around the table, making entertaining a joy and not a chore. Rhonda combines her ability to entertain and inspire with cooking classes or demonstrations.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/chefrsweet/

https://www.facebook.com/SweetMosesBrands

https://www.sweetmosesbrands.com/

https://chubbydiaries.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravel

https://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/_created/

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Today's special guest is Brandon Wigley! To Brandon, there is nothing more valuable than human relationships. He has dedicated his career to connecting the dots between different brands, platforms, business ventures, and everything in between in order to boost efficiency and get the most out of each opportunity. He dives into these ventures and shares his experience on his podcast, Split Yo WiGG.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/brandonjwigley/

Split Yo WiGG Podcast

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Dre Fox is a Business Coach and Social Media Expert who recently made the move from Austin, Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina. She is dedicated to helping women master and monetize their messages online. Dre is an expert at creating authentic genuine content and we're looking forward to hearing what she believes social media has in store for 2022.

Find us online!

https://www.timeofdremedia.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timeofdre/

Sign up for Dre's Creator Camp!

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Frustrated by the lack of choices and representation, Bruce Sturgell created Chubstr to chronicle his awesome mens’ plus-size looks and where to find them. In doing so, he became a voice for others who were struggling to see men with bodies reflective of their own, creating a map of accessible fashion for all. Today, Chubstr highlights other stylish plus-size men and continues to shine a light on brands creating stylish, accessible clothing for bigger bodies with masculine tastes.

Find us online!

https://chubstr.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chubstr/

https://chubbydiaries.com/

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Not only is Matt Kepnes, better known as Nomadic Matt, one of the world's leading travel bloggers, but he is also a New York Times Best Selling Author, experienced backpacker, and hostel connoisseur. He has helped thousands travel for less and we're so pumped to have him back for season 2!

Find us online!

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/

https://thenomadicnetwork.com/

https://travelcon.org/ (Use code Jeff for $50 off at check out!)

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https://www.instagram.com/nomadicmatt/

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Jessica Serna is the Blogger of MyCurlyAdventures, a Texas based travel brand that inspires people to find magic in the everyday and encourages people to live a travel lifestyle even with a 9-5 through looking for local getaways. She takes readers on adventures throughout her state and beyond with her husband and showcases how sometimes you can "travel the world" without having to travel far. Through these trips, she shares married life, managing curly hair, and the excitement of making every moment magical. She has published a magazine to share these adventures and also travels across Texas to speak about travel on local TV.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/mycurlyadventures_/

https://www.tiktok.com/@mycurlyadventures

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Zach Miko was Target's first plus sized male model and the first model signed to IMG Models Brawn division. Zach has since worked for brands like Gap, Levi’s, Bonobos, and Uniqlo and was a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model. He has a passion for acting and theatre and is also the founder of the big and tall men’s swim line, Meekos.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/zachmiko/

https://twitter.com/zachmiko?lang=en

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Samantha Brown is an executive producer and host of the Emmy award-winning travel series Places to Love. She broke the glass ceiling for women in travel television hosting and has since redefined gender norms in the travel sphere. The travel industry would not be what it is today without Sam and we can't wait to hear what wisdom she has to share.

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https://www.instagram.com/samanthabrowntravels/

https://samantha-brown.com/how-to-watch/

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Cinneah El-Amin (pronounced: sin-ee-ah el-ah-meen) is the creator of Flynanced, an online platform that teaches ambitious 9-5 women how to  make travel a financial priority so that we can build wealth AND claim the lifestyles we want RIGHT NOW without shame. Since 2020, Flynanced has grown into a sought-after money and travel advice platform with over 50,000 community members across social media.

Fed up with her own challenges of living paycheck to paycheck and drowning in debt, Cinneah made the decision to become debt free in 2020 after paying off over $23,000 of credit card debt, personal loan and student loan debt in 12 months. She reached her first $100k net worth milestone in 2021 at 26 years old.

She is an avid traveler, visiting 30 countries and previously living abroad in Tulum, Mexico. Cinneah works remotely as a product manager in NYC. Her story has been featured in prominent media like Travel Noire, Black Enterprise, The Points Guy, and CNBC. She is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University and Wake Forest University School of Business.

Find us online!

https://www.instagram.com/fly.nanced/

https://twitter.com/flynanced

https://www.tiktok.com/@flynanced

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAMJe2-AwcKjE_iq1HMhzw



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Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, entrepreneur, travel expert, influencer, and public speaker. She completed her journey as the first Black woman on record to travel to all 195 countries of the world in October of 2019. At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that connects her passions and talents. She wants to use her story to educate and inspire others to travel and experience the world around them. A first-generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit by Ugandan parents. She attended St. John’s University in New York where she earned a degree in English Literature, later completing a graduate degree at the London School of Economics. She uses her blog, The Catch Me If You Can, to share her travel adventures and build a global community. She is also the founder of the lifestyle brand The Catch. When she’s not on a plane, she is home tending to her plants in Detroit, Michigan.

Pre-order Jessica's Book here!

Find us online!

https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jessicanabongo/

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https://www.facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravel

https://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/_created/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAMJe2-AwcKjE_iq1HMhzw



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Brian Kelly is the Founder of The Points Guy (TPG), the leading voice in loyalty programs, points, miles, credit cards, and travel. He has grown TPG to be a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform that reaches over 10 million unique monthly visitors around the world. Kelly has found a unique way to reach his audience and inspire millions to live their best lives through his supercharged personality, deep industry knowledge, and extensive worldwide travel. 

Click here to download The Points Guy App!

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https://www.instagram.com/thepointsguy/

https://www.instagram.com/briankelly/

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Today we had Evie  Founder and CEO of Nomadness Tribe!

She shared her Entrepreneur story and all the things she is doing!

We dive into benefits of having a team so that you can do all that you Invision on doing

we also talked about some of the things you can do and things you shouldn’t do on building a team for 2021

Follow Evita  at instagram.com/evierobbie/
Hope you enjoy!!

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Visit our website: Chubbydiaries.com

First 3 episode launch today Dec 15th 
Second 4 episodes launch on  Dec 22nd 
Last 3 episodes launch on Dec 29th 

This is an episode you want to save and share out! 

Today we had on Brandon from this man brought the Fire! 

We talked about how important it is to work on personal development before business development.

Also as a creators we must model people before us!

Follow Brandon  at instagram.com/brandonjwigley/
Hope you enjoy!!

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Visit our website: Chubbydiaries.com

First 3 episode launch today Dec 15th 
Second 4 episodes launch on  Dec 22nd 
Last 3 episodes launch on Dec 29th 

Today we talked with Justin CEO of @paramountglobal and bodyguard to celebrities aannnnnnddddd my Younger Brother (no 🧢!)

We talked about his journey and also what mistakes to avoid when hiring new people.

We then got into professionalism and "why it is important for your brand or business to be professional?"

This is one of those Interviews where you think you won't get anything out of it but man on man his entrepreneurial skills and tools can be transferred to any business!!

Follow Justin at instagram.com/paramountglobal
Hope you enjoy!!

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Visit our website: Chubbydiaries.com

First 3 episode launch today Dec 15th 
Second 4 episodes launch on  Dec 22nd 
Last 3 episodes launch on Dec 29th 

Today we had on Oneika from @oneikatraveller

We hopped right into self promotion and why it is the best way to create your table as a Woman or BIPOC

Then we got into having confidence and what it takes to get Major news Outlets to write about you.

Oneika brought a world of knowledge and encouragement so worth checking out!!

Follow Oneika at  instagram.com/oneikatraveller/
Hope you enjoy!!

Make sure you follow us on IG: @chubbydiaries__
Visit our website: Chubbydiaries.com

First 3 episode launch today Dec 15th 
Second 4 episodes launch on  Dec 22nd 
Last 3 episodes launch on Dec 29th