Today we’d like to introduce you to Tabitha Obiwuru.
Hi Tabitha, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been plus size all my life and I was raised a little bit uniquely. My father noticed I was frequently being teased for being fat. I remember one year, I think I was about 9 or 10, the children during one year of summer camp made up a song about me and would chant it daily “big, big meat, big meat greasy”. I would come home upset and furious I would threaten that I was not going to go back because of how they treated me. My father sat me down and told me first of all “Nobody wants a bone but a dog” & “baby girl, don’t allow anyone to run you out from anywhere you choose to be”. These two phrases stuck with me even today. So, I chose to start making a way for plus-size women to be seen and appreciated so I started Tabu Thick N Sassy Plus size magazine and from there it evolved into Thick N Sassy Plus Size Fashion Shows, and from there just simply Thick N Sassy. when I decided to go from a magazine to strictly fashion shows I was advised that nobody wants to see fat girls on the runway. I beg to differ because big girls are making statements.
My fashion show caters to plus-size women only. sizes 12-24 (We go higher if we can find the right designers to accommodate). I ask God to send me the broken. Women who are suffering with poor self-esteem. We take those women and we reprogram how and what they think about themselves. Even women who are not suffering from low self-esteem notice a big change within themselves by the end of our training. I am all about uplifting and motivating and i promote and educate under the umbrella of sisterhood and get back to the basics of getting to know ourselves.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Marketing. no one knows how to market my business.
As you know, we’re big fans of Thick N Sassy, LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Thick N Sassy wholeheartedly believes in not only showcasing talent but also educating and training by way of offering model and etiquette classes for individuals to master their craft and cultivate the skills needed to take on the industry. At the same time, Thick N Sassy’s foundation is to promote self-love, self-esteem, and self-respect for all individuals. Both experienced and non-experienced models will learn the fundamentals of modeling, backstage etiquette, runway techniques, makeup tutorials and so much more. Thick N Sassy models have gone on to be published in nationwide magazines, brand ambassadors for major companies and brands, as well as showcased in distinguished productions including New York Fashion Week!
The industry is shifting, but there is still much work to be done. For over 10 years, Thick N Sassy has been dedicated and instrumental to the plus-size movement for models and designers nationwide. Thick N Sassy has provided numerous opportunities for thousands of individuals to present their work and showcase their talent on a prestigious platform. The “Curvy Queens Fashion Show”, which is the largest plus-size fashion show in Texas, features exemplary designers and trendy boutiques that cater to individuals of all body types.
Any big plans?
our future plan is to have plus-size fashion shows for plus-size children, to visit middle and high schools to speak with students regarding self-esteem and to offer more bootcamps classes.
Pricing:
- $35.00 for General Admission
- $55.00 for Runway Tickets
- $150.00 For Bootcamp
Contact Info:
- Website: www.THICKNSASSY.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/THICKNSASSYOFFICIALGRAM
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thicknsassy
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/THICKNSASSY
Image Credits
Addison Carey
