Speaker Katie Willcox: Healthy is the New Skinny

A former plus size model, Willcox spent much of her time in an industry that is commonly associated with unrealistic, unhealthy body types. After years of struggling with her own negative body image, Willcox decided to make a life change and started eating healthy from a place of self-love instead of self-hatred. Today, Willcox travels around the world, sharing her story and educating students on media manipulation and the importance of maintaining a healthy body image. Willcox is the founder and CEO of Healthy is the New Skinny (HNS) which emphasizes positive lifestyles and challenges some of today?s beauty norms. Her other company, Natural Model Management, is a modeling agency that represents those who do not fit standard industry requirements. Willcox focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles and shedding light on the unrealistic images and beauty standards prevalent in the media.