Get ready to learn to show up, love yourself, and change your life one step at a time! In this episode of the Art of Badassery Podcast, Kara Richardson Whitely joins Jenn to share her inspirational journey of overcoming adversity, promoting body positivity, and founding The Gorgeous Agency. Kara is a renowned author, adventurer, and plus-size influencer who has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and create more inclusive spaces.

Kara's story is one of resilience, personal growth, and a mission to challenge societal norms and promote body positivity. On top of being CEO of The Gorgeous Agency and a plus-size adventurer, influencer and advisor, Kara is the author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which is being made into a movie. She is a contributor to Backpacker and Outside Business Journal. She has helped major brands connect with plus-size audiences. She has presented for companies around the globe. She has been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores and more. 

Connect with Kara:Website: www.kararichardsonwhitely.comThe Gorgeous Agency: https://www.kararichardsonwhitely.com/advisoryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/

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------Jennifer Cassetta is a TEDx and keynote speaker, high performance coach and author of The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, Masters degree in nutrition and various wellbeing certifications, she's spent the last two decades coaching people to feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. 

With clients that include Apple, American Airlines, Nike and Visa, Jennifer has rocked hundreds of stages across the country with her knockout combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, The Doctors as well as countless publications. Watch her take the TEDx stage (barefoot, of course) as she walks us through her framework for living a life of utter badassery!

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