Creating Joy with Rachel Peru and 'Accepting Who We Are'

In this episode of the Joy broadcast, Ali Mortimer welcomes Rachel Peru, a silver model and advocate for body confidence and self-acceptance. 

They discuss Rachel's journey from struggling with body image and self-worth to embracing her body and becoming a lingerie model at 46. The conversation explores the importance of mindset, the impact of societal expectations on women's fashion choices, and the need for brands to represent diverse body types. Rachel shares her mission to empower women through her modeling and the AWA campaign, which promotes acceptance and body positivity. 

The episode concludes with joyful questions that encourage listeners to reflect on their own journeys and find joy in their lives.

Joyful moments: 

• Rachel's journey to body confidence began at 40.
• Mindset is crucial for overcoming body dysmorphia.
• Acceptance of one's body leads to comfort and confidence.
• Women are often conditioned to dress for others' approval.
• Social media has become a platform for body positivity.
• Brands need to represent diverse body types to attract consumers.
• The AWA campaign aims to empower women over 40.
• Community support is vital for body confidence.
• Rachel's new swimwear brand will launch next summer.
• Joy can be found in personal reflections and self-acceptance.

Please find & follow Rachel:

www.liberated.com

On Instagram @rachelperu1

On Facebook @libertefreetobe

Contact : [email protected]

Links to the AWWA- Accepting WHO We Are campaign

on Instagra @awwa_acceptingwhoweare

www.acceptingwhoweare.com

With love always

Ali xo 

https://www.alimortimer.com/