#FeelingBeautiful: Social Media and Women's Egos
#FeelingBeautiful: We all know that the amount of time we spend on social platforms has a direct effect on how we see ourselves as women. The pressure to post images showing off thin thighs, perfect skin and sexy poses is not just on teenagers. Recent studies have linked plastic surgery requests and eating disorders to social media habits. But, thankfully, there is another side that has emerged — a side of positivity that includes pop performers like John Legend and Meghan Trainor; ad campaigns like "Like a Girl" and grass-root efforts like the #NoFilterProject. How can we collectively use social media to help build confidence among women and girls? What can we do as individuals? How do we feel about brands who are jumping on this bandwagon? Do their messages work?
The conversation will include author Katherine Schwarzenegger, television host Amanda de Cadenet and blogger Gabi Gregg. Led by InStyle's Angela Matusik.
Presenters
Amanda de Cadenet
Owner & Founder
The Conversation Group
Angela Matusik
Exec Editor/Digital
InStyle Magazine
Angela Matusik is the Executive Editor of Digital at InStyle. In addition to overseeing day-to-day publishing at InStyle.com, Matusik also leads the brand's social media strategy across all platfor...
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Founder, Blogger
Gabi Fresh
Gabi Gregg is the creator of the plus-size fashion and personal style blog GABIFRESH (formerly Young, Fat and Fabulous), which she started in October 2008. Named one of the Ten Best Fashion Blogs b...
Show the restKatherine Schwarzenegger
Lifestyle Expert & Author
katherineschwarzenegger.com
Katherine Schwarzenegger, twenty-four, is an author, activist, and entre preneur. She is also the bestselling author of Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Some...
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