Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Body Positivity: I’ve Gained 25 Lbs in the Last Year (And It’s Not The End of the World)

Body Positivity featured by top US lifestyle blogger Alicia Tenise; Image of a woman wearing American Eagle bikini and Warby Parker sunglasses.

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As I write this, I’m on my way to model in a shoot for a major brand. And I am currently the heaviest that I’ve ever weighed in my entire life.

I’m going to be real with you: I’m very aware that I still look pretty average. I’m a bit on the taller side, so a 25-pound weight gain is less visible on me than it is for someone who’s more petite. But man. It hasn’t felt that great to get on a scale as of late, and it’s also not a good feeling when 75% of your wardrobe no longer fits. 
 
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2018 Year in Review

What to Wear in Paris | 2018 Year in Review featured by top DC travel blogger Alicia Tenise
Happy New Year, my friends! I’m still in disbelief at how fast 2018 flew by, and it was one of the best years I’ve ever had. I earned more money than any other year, traveled to some pretty incredible places, moved yet again and crossed off a few major milestones. Let’s take a look back at some highlights, some lessons learned, and some of my favorite posts from the past year!
 
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30 Second Pitch: Win $5k to Launch Your Dream Company

30 Second Pitch: Win $5k to Launch Your Dream Company featured by top Virginia blogger Alicia Tenise

I don’t always blog on Saturdays, but trust me: this is a very special post for some of my D.C.-area boss ladies!

I’ve been blogging full-time for the past two years, and you guys: being self-employed is no easy feat. To all my fellow boss babes out there — you all are my inspiration to keep going. Nope, I don’t have a steady paycheck every week or great benefits with blogging full-time, but at the end of the day, it’s the career that I’m the most passionate about, and that’s what makes it all worthwhile.

For all my D.C.-area female entrepreneurs out there: I’ve got the scoop on a competition where you can win funds to launch your dream business. The catch? You have to submit your applications by THIS Monday, November 12th. Here’s how to enter!
 
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