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Finding Compassion, Joy, and Legos . . . with Lizzie Velasquez

Episode Summary

In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade.

Episode Notes

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