Lizzie Velasquez

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Lizzie Velasquez , a globally recognized motivational speaker, four time author, and one of the most powerful voices in the world when it comes to resilience, self worth, and redefining beauty. Lizzie’s story has touched millions across the globe. After facing unimaginable bullying online and being labeled “the world’s ugliest woman,” she made a life changing decision to rise above it. Instead of allowing the world to define her, she chose to define herself. Today, she travels internationally, speaking on stages and changing lives by teaching others how to embrace who they are and stand confidently in their truth. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply moving. We talk about identity, confidence, overcoming adversity, and what it truly takes to build a life rooted in self acceptance regardless of outside opinions. If you have ever struggled with confidence, felt misunderstood, or needed a reminder of your worth, this episode will stay with you. Follow Lizzie and continue to be inspired Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelizziev Connect with me @kellymaxwellhair

At just 17 years old, Lizzie Velásquez stumbled upon a YouTube video. It had no sound, no context—just a photo of her—and the title:“The Ugliest Woman in the World.”Millions of views. Thousands of cruel comments.She read them all.And in that moment… she had a choice.Would she let hate define her?Or would she use it to fuel something greater?She was labeled “The Ugliest Woman in the World” by internet bullies... but Lizzie Velásquez chose not to let those cruel words define her. Instead, she turned pain into power and became a global symbol of strength, self-worth, and resilience.In this video, we dive into the inspiring story of Lizzie Velásquez — a motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying advocate who proves that you are not your labels. Born with a rare medical condition that affects her physical appearance, Lizzie faced relentless bullying both offline and online. But rather than give in to the hate, she rose above it — and now shares her message of hope with millions around the world.✨ Hear how Lizzie transformed cyberbullying into a mission to inspire others.💬 Learn how she responds to being called "the ugliest woman in the world."🎤 Discover her powerful message from her viral TED Talk, “How Do You Define Yourself?”

Lizzie Velasquez's remarkable journey from being labeled "The World's Ugliest Woman" to becoming a powerful advocate for self-love, acceptance, and body positivity is a testament to resilience, courage, and the strength of the human spirit. Despite facing unimaginable cruelty and adversity, Lizzie's unwavering determination to redefine beauty and inspire others has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie Velasquez's remarkable journey from being labeled "The World's Ugliest Woman" to becoming a powerful advocate for self-love, acceptance, and body positivity is a testament to resilience, courage, and the strength of the human spirit. Despite facing unimaginable cruelty and adversity, Lizzie's unwavering determination to redefine beauty and inspire others has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to be inspired like never before with our podcast episode featuring the remarkable Lizzie Velasquez! Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into Lizzie's incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and the unwavering belief in the beauty that lies within. https://dreambigpodcast.com/393 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: 🌟 🚀 The Unthinkable Cyberbullying Incident: Learn about the heart-wrenching moment when Lizzie, born with a rare syndrome, became the target of a cruel cyberbully's "World's Ugliest Woman" video. 🔥 Turning Tragedy into Triumph: Explore how Lizzie's unwavering spirit and determination led her to make a powerful decision that transformed her life from devastation to inspiration. 💪 Empowering Choices: Dive deep into the incredible choices Lizzie made in the weeks and months following the viral video incident, choices that turned her into a beacon of hope for countless others. 🌍 Impact Beyond Measure: Discover how Lizzie's journey has touched the lives of individuals worldwide, inspiring them to overcome self-esteem challenges and bullying. 🙌 The Beauty Within: Witness the extraordinary journey of self-acceptance that allowed Lizzie to see her true beauty, both inside and out. Join host Eva Karpman as she uncovers the secrets of Lizzie's remarkable transformation and how it has ignited a movement of positivity and self-love. Lizzie's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, proving that even in the face of adversity, one can rise above and shine brighter than ever before. This episode is a celebration of resilience, self-discovery, and the boundless capacity of the human heart to turn darkness into radiant light. Lizzie Velasquez is more than an inspiration; she's a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever faced adversity. Don't miss this empowering episode! Subscribe now and embark on a journey of transformation with "The Unbreakable Spirit: Lizzie Velasquez's Journey from Bullying to Empowerment." Listen to lizzie velasquez ted talk here P.S We can't believe we've hit 10,000 subscribers on YouTube! It's all thanks to you, our incredible supporters. Keep spreading the love by sharing your favorite podcast show with friends and family. https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twi

Prepare to be inspired like never before with our podcast episode featuring the remarkable Lizzie Velasquez! Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into Lizzie's incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and the unwavering belief in the beauty that lies within. https://dreambigpodcast.com/393 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: 🌟 🚀 The Unthinkable Cyberbullying Incident: Learn about the heart-wrenching moment when Lizzie, born with a rare syndrome, became the target of a cruel cyberbully's "World's Ugliest Woman" video. 🔥 Turning Tragedy into Triumph: Explore how Lizzie's unwavering spirit and determination led her to make a powerful decision that transformed her life from devastation to inspiration. 💪 Empowering Choices: Dive deep into the incredible choices Lizzie made in the weeks and months following the viral video incident, choices that turned her into a beacon of hope for countless others. 🌍 Impact Beyond Measure: Discover how Lizzie's journey has touched the lives of individuals worldwide, inspiring them to overcome self-esteem challenges and bullying. 🙌 The Beauty Within: Witness the extraordinary journey of self-acceptance that allowed Lizzie to see her true beauty, both inside and out. Join host Eva Karpman as she uncovers the secrets of Lizzie's remarkable transformation and how it has ignited a movement of positivity and self-love. Lizzie's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, proving that even in the face of adversity, one can rise above and shine brighter than ever before. This episode is a celebration of resilience, self-discovery, and the boundless capacity of the human heart to turn darkness into radiant light. Lizzie Velasquez is more than an inspiration; she's a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever faced adversity. Don't miss this empowering episode! Subscribe now and embark on a journey of transformation with "The Unbreakable Spirit: Lizzie Velasquez's Journey from Bullying to Empowerment." Listen to lizzie velasquez ted talk here P.S We can't believe we've hit 10,000 subscribers on YouTube! It's all thanks to you, our incredible supporters. Keep spreading the love by sharing your favorite podcast show with friends and family. https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast" tar

On this week’s episode, Remy is joined by special guest Lizzie Velasquez, a writer and anti-bullying advocate you may know from her Ted Talk or documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story. (Don’t worry, Emily will be back on Thursday’s episode.) Lizzie opens up about living with Marfanoid-progeroid-lipodystrophy syndrome, a condition that prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. They discuss Lizzie’s experiences with bullying online and IRL and how she stopped letting other people define her. Later, Remy asks about Lizzie’s book Choosing Happiness, and Lizzie shares what she’s learned about mental health since writing the book in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text We are fangirling hard over this week's guest!! This week we chatted with the world-famous motivational speaker, activist, and author, Lizzie Velásquez! You may recognize Lizzie from her viral Ted Talk " How Do You Define Yourself " or her documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velásquez Story . Lizzie is the author of multiple books including " Be Beautiful, Be You ", " Dare to be Kind ", and " Choosing Happiness ", all topics that we LOVE here at Courageously Kind! In this discussion, we chatted about how we define ourselves, how to tell our own stories, and how to live our most authentic lives. For more, follow us on Instagram . Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here , or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to yourself and others today :)

In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade. More about Lizzie: Lizzie Velasquez is an accomplished motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist. Lizzie has delivered powerful talks including a TEDxAustin Women talk, and she speaks at various events, advocating for self-love, embracing differences, and combating online cruelty. Lizzie has also authored three books: “Lizzie Beautiful” (2010), “Be Beautiful, Be You” (2012), and “Dare to Be Kind” (2017). Her impact has extended to the world of documentaries with the release of “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” in 2015, and in 2017, Lizzie expanded her influence with the launch of her own digital series, “Unzipped.” books : Lizzie Beautiful Be Beautiful, Be You Dare to Be Kind documentary: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story instagram : @littlelizziev

Motivational speaker & author, Lizzie Velasquez { @littlelizziev }, is on for all 4 things. FIRST THING: Lizzie was born with an extremely rare congenital disease. It prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. Her parents were told by doctors when Lizzie was born, she wouldn’t be able to do simple things on her own and live a “normal life." There are a lot of things in this world that people allow to define them (job, culture, age, role in life, appearance, etc.)...Lizzie talks about what defines her and how she encourages others to discover their purpose. SECOND THING: No matter who you are, people will try to create their own labels to put on you. Lizzie shares her experience with this & how she handles bullying...specifically when a photo was being used of her on the TikTok #NewTeacherChallenge. “If you are an adult who has a young human in your life, please do not teach them that being scared of someone who doesn’t look like them is OK." -Lizzie. THIRD THING: Lizzie is all about using some of the bad things that happen as a “teaching moment." Many people find it difficult to stay in the moment during conflict. Lizzie shares how she stays the course and speaks truth without allowing the lies to creep in about self-worth. FOURTH THING: Lizzie shares 4 things she is currently thankful for! Watch Lizzie's Ted Talk HERE ! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Lizzie Velasquez // @littlelizziev See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Boldly Me! If there's one person that is qualified to speak about living boldly and authentically as themselves, it's Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie is a motivational speaker, anti-bullying activist and author. She has an incredibly rare condition that, among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. At just 17 years old, Lizzie discovered a video calling her the ’World’s Ugliest Woman’ on YouTube. In the first episode of Boldly Me, she joins Chloé to chat about the moment she realised she was different, the effects of being a victim to cruel cyber-bullying, and her incredible career spent inspiring others. LINKS Follow Lizzie Velasquez on Instagram , TikTok , Twitter , Facebook , and YouTube . Watch Lizzie's TedTalk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzPbY9ufnQY . Follow Chloé on Instagram , TikTok , Twitter , Facebook , and YouTube . Learn more about Chloé on her website https://www.chloehayden.com.au/ . Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial . CREDITS Host: Chloe Hayden Producer/Editor: Amy Kimball Additional Editing: Chae Rogan and Adrian Walton Executive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wadawurrung people and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Women of Austin Podcast is a conversational inspirational show where we focus on the power of connection, community, and collaboration by sharing the stories of women in the community. You will hear from dynamic women from all walks of life, where together, we are igniting the power of women's voices! This month marks the 10-year anniversary of TEDx Austin Women (Brave Starts Here), which became the most live and on-demand viewed TEDxWomen event around the world in 2013. In this episode, Lizzie Velasquez and Sara Hirsh Bordo sit with Host Mindy Hofman to talk about how it came to be and what came after. The pair have formed a beautiful friendship, and it’s a joy to watch them together talking about this special time in their lives. Lizzie and Sara reflect on Sara’s film directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY, which won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and awards at all 11 festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution playing in over 35 countries via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, and Amazon Prime. Lizzies TEDx talk, “How do you Define Yourself?” has been viewed over 13 million times (link below). The women also discussed the Women’s March on Austin on January 21st, 2017, and how Sara and her company Woman Rising directed and produced the Rally which ended up being the largest gathering of women in Texas history. Stay tuned in to the end, where the women talk about their experiences with writing their books. They are such a joy to watch! One episode wasn’t enough time with these beautiful souls, so if you missed Part One, you can find it here: ➡️ https://youtu.be/WnM73cbDMKU You can learn more about Lizzie and Sara at the links below! TEDx Austin Women, Lizzie Velasquez, “How do you Define Yourself?” : ➡️ https://youtu.be/QzPbY9ufnQY A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story: ➡️ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3735302/ Connect with our guests: Lizzie Velasquez: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7ipPF4AXSM-4tmXjCCCHQ Sara Hirsh Bordo: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahirshbordo/ Women Rising: ➡️ https://www.womenrising.com/ Episode Sponsors: Amplify Credit Union: ➡️ https://www.goamplify.com/ Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/ Women of Austin Community: ➡️ https://womenofaustincommunity.com Location: Eberly: ➡️ https://eberlyaustin.com/ Community Sponsors: Hotworx Austin Lakeline: ➡️ https://www.hotworx.net/studio/austin ... Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/ Magic Robot: ➡️ https://www.magicrobot.com/ Elite Marquee and Events: ➡️ https://www.elitemarqueeandevents.com/ Connect with Women of Austin: JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ➡️ <a...