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In Dinner for Shoes episode 26, Lauren Chan on Body Inclusive Fashion + Self Discovery, podcast hostSarah Wasilak is joined bySports Illustrated Swimsuit model, mental health advocate, andHenning CEOLauren Chan. Lauren recently used her Sports Illustrated feature to come out and open up a personal conversation about exploring her sexuality and defining her identity. Sarah and Lauren discuss breaking into the fashion industry, dressing for the male gaze vs. dressing for the female gaze, embracing a style evolution, and, of course, theHenning x Universal Standard collection, which comes at an accessible price point in sizes 4XS-4XL (00-40). Before heading into the conversation about plus size fashion and representation, Sarah tests out a universally beloved product that she’s never tried, Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter. Just like Lauren Chan, it kind of blows her mind. THIS DINNERTrader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie ButterTHESE SHOESVIVAIA Scarlett Pointed-Toe Kitten HeelsTHIS OUTFITShop my lookDVF x Target Seamless Collared Ribbed Polo Sports BraDVF x Target Utility Cargo PantsMarrow Fine custom ringsTHESE CHAPTERS0:00 - WHO IS LAUREN CHAN?3:03 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES7:10 - TRADER JOE’S COOKIE BUTTER12:35 - LAUREN’S CAREER AND INCLUSIVE MISSION17:42 - COMING OUT IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED19:57 - LAUREN’S STYLE + SELF EXPRESSION24:11 - HENNING X UNIVERSAL STANDARD33:54 - PLUS SIZE BRANDS LAUREN LOVES 37:50 - WHAT I LEARNED FROM LAUREN CHANTHIS PRODUCTIONis created, written, hosted, and produced bySarah Wasilak.is creative directed and executive produced byMegan Kai.is tech supervised by Nick.includes photos and videos in chronological order bySarah Wasilak,Megan Kai,Sports Illustrated / James Macari, Lauren Chan@lcchan on Instagram, andHenning x Universal Standard /Lily Cummings.referencesWray,Warp + Weft,Big Bud Press, andMiaou.is made with love.Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted bySarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats,Trish andKit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram Get in touch:[email protected] make this video more accessible, check outYouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.
