The HARSH Reality of Being a 6’4” Woman ft. Alie Alexis | How Height Impacts Confidence, Fashion, and More

This episode is quite literally based on a video on TikTok. However, I can’t insert a video here lol so in summary a tall, curvy/plus-sized creator was discussing how the tall girl influencer space is a mess because people only hype up tall skinny/thin influencers. Meanwhile, they don’t do that for the tall plus-sized folks OR people often fetishize these tall curvy creators. But first, let’s introduce exactly what the tall girl influencer space is. It’s essentially a niche community of content creators on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube who represent and cater to tall women. They often share the joys, experiences, and struggles of being a tall girl as well as clothing tips/outfit inspo, dating, and how to navigate the world with confidence as a tall woman. Now, this space is very very niche, but we’re often misrepresented or overlooked in mainstream media. Hence why, tall girl influencers/creators try to portray what it’s truly like to be a tall woman. However, not all of their content is about being tall, but most of it is. Anyways, so what’s the deal with people only hyping up tall thin women? Are tall curvy/plus-sized women more likely to be criticized both online and offline? Tune in to the full episode for more!Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

2 Jan 17min

Psst, we have a 15% discount code for your next shopping spree at https://parysestyle.com/   Use code “BIGFEET”  :) This is a limited-time discount so use before Sunday 12/29/2024 5 pm EST!! Today we are joined by Paryse Lambert! She’s a model, actress, and owner of Paryse Style, a clothing brand for tall women. Paryse joins us in this episode as she discusses her experiences as a model who has traveled to several different countries in her lifetime for her work. As someone standing over 6 feet tall, she’s had her struggles from time to time being a model whose height is above the industry standard, especially when it came to walking the runway. Tune in to this episode as she talks more about her experiences and provides valuable advice and insights for tall women who are looking to become models! Here are her deets: Portfolio: https://www.jlmodelmanagement.com/classic/paryse-lambert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parysestyle/  Paryse Style: https://parysestyle.com/ Dupe.com: https://dupe.com/ Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

26 Dec 202443min

Huge thanks to Whitney Allysyn for sponsoring today’s episode!Website: https://rebrand.ly/whitneyallysyn — link to track website clicksPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyallysyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyallysyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyallysyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyallysynToday, we are talking about weight. You’re probably like ‘girl this is a podcast about height???” Yeah, it is but it’ll make more sense as I go on. And just a quick disclaimer: I will be talking about weight in this episode. I will not be disclosing my weight; however, I will be mentioning numbers from an article relating to this as well as other people’s weights that they’ve made public online. If this is triggering for you, protect your peace and skip this episode. Now, if you’re curious about this, let’s talk! We’ve all heard growing up ‘Never ask someone how much they weigh.’ Because it’s rude right? But when it comes to tall women, it’s like this rule doesn’t apply. Not only are creepy strangers asking for our weight, but some tall women are voluntarily giving out this information. Why is this a thing? Are we normalizing this or feeding into some strange obsession with tall bodies? To find out more, tune into the full episode! Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

19 Dec 202423min

Let’s face it, Pilates has been one of the BIGGEST TRENDS of 2024. And understandably so. Many people, both men and women, have been looking for ways to increase their strength and tone their bodies without putting so much stress on them that they feel very tired at the end of the day. And lowkey I’ve been there before lol. With the rise of the popularity of Pilates, especially with TikTok influencers, sometimes I question if Pilates is really worth it. Especially as a tall girl.Today I’m joined by certified tall girl Debi aka Tall Girl Pilates on Instagram. Debi is a Pilates and fitness instructor dedicated to helping tall women and women over 35 years old find wellness through fitness. She’s certified through Balanced Body and holds an NPCP certification, which is the only National Pilates Certification Program out there. This advanced certification requires renewal every two years through continuing education, meaning she’s always learning and growing—not just as an instructor, but as a person, too.As a tall girl, she’s struggled with keeping up in fitness. She found it difficult to do certain exercises (like squats) as fast as her peers and to use machines that don’t cater well to long limbs. However, she learned over time that exercising as a tall woman is going to look extremely different than it does for others and works to spread that message through her content. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about her journey in fitness as a tall girl and some fitness/Pilates tips for tall women!! Here are her deets: Debi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallgirlpilates/Debi’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tallgirlpilates Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

12 Dec 202423min

Huge thanks to Whitney Allysyn for sponsoring today’s episode!Website: https://rebrand.ly/whitneyallysyn — link to track website clicksPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyallysyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyallysyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyallysyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyallysyn Now, time for the topic of discussion: modeling. Remember the days when everyone wanted to become a model? I mean, it makes sense; everyone was so enamored by the glitz and glam of everything including travel opportunities, wearing pieces from your favorite famous designer, meeting influential people, doing cool photo and video shoots, building confidence, becoming famous, and so forth. But many people felt their dreams were “crushed” because they felt that they were “too short”. I can understand why they’d think that because when you see models, they’d have long, thin limbs and often look taller than their counterparts or the people around them. Not only that, but many agencies wanted to cast tall women. As tall women, we’re often told that we should model because of their height. Simple. Makes sense, right? WRONG. What if I told you it might actually be hard because you could be too tall? Yup. You can apparently be too tall to model :/ Why? Tune in to the full episode to find out! “Are You Too Tall To Model” with Lucky and Briy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKPAkKwB9sUse code “ILOTT10” to get 10% off your first purchase with Tall Size: https://www.tallsize.com/  Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

5 Dec 202422min

Thank you to Whitney Allysyn for sponsoring today’s episode!Website: https://www.whitneyallysyn.com/ /// https://rebrand.ly/whitneyallysyn — tracking linkPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyallysyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyallysyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyallysyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyallysyn Happy Thanksgiving! I just love knowing that every single year, I release an episode on Thanksgiving. I hope you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend, whether you're cooking, staying in, going out, etc. And with this weekend comes the start of officially going broke because, after today, we have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, probably some of the biggest spending days of the year.Unfortunately, I won't be participating in the mayhem this year because of a $600 repair I had to pay for on my car, but life, right?Many people argue that the Black Friday deals are no longer hitting as they’ve gone from 60% - 80% off in the 2000s to 20% - 30% off nowadays. But there’s one place where we can see the first type of deals: fast fashion retailers. These retailers are known for bringing runway-inspired pieces to the consumer market, making fashion more affordable and accessible. And of course, one of the more popular ones we know of to this day is Shein. Shein is a global online fast fashion retailer based in China known for selling trendy clothing at very low prices.However, there have been various allegations about this brand involving labor exploitation, environmental harm, having harmful chemicals in their clothing, and so forth. Now that we know a little bit about Shein…Did you know that Shein has a tall section?? Well if you didn’t know, now you do. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the problematic allegations surrounding these fast fashion retailers selling tall clothing, the rise of a new platform: TikTok Shop, and how tall fashion is no longer “tall girl friendly”!Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

28 Nov 202426min

I stumbled across a bunch of home renovation videos on TikTok the other day and this app knows me so well that it showed me a video of a tall family customizing their own home. Like from scratch. In the video, they literally had a picture of them sitting in front of the wood structure of their home. Their home consisted of raised countertops, 8-foot doorways, 10-foot ceilings, etc. and this creator in particular documented her whole journey of creating her tall friendly home. And she’s not the only one. There was a whole slew of videos with tall people customizing and renovating their homes from raised countertops to higher cabinets to tall-friendly furniture. There were even tall friendly apartments with features that catered to tall people. But how much does this stuff cost? To raise your doorways, it can cost up to $1,000 per doorway. Raised countertops? Up to $3,000. Raise the height of your ceiling? Several THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. And we haven’t gotten to other specialized features like closets and tall friendly furniture. In this episode, we explore how expensive it can be to live and exist as a tall person. Home customizations. Clothing. Healthcare. Transportation. Food???? To learn more about this and a very controversial opinion that comes from this, tune in to the full episode!6'5" Guy With The Tiny House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j52w5A_ppcMSubscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

21 Nov 202413min

Thank you to Whitney Allysyn for sponsoring today's episode!Website: https://rebrand.ly/whitneyallysyn -- (link to track clicks to the site)Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyallysyn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyallysynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyallysyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyallysynTall Girl Stereotypes episode: Are Tall Women Too Masculine? | The Truth About Tall Girl Stereotypes -- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-tall-women-too-masculine-the-truth-about-tall-girl-stereotypes--61316039Today we’re talking about being tall AND black (especially darker-skinned) as a woman. This topic has been brought up in my DMs and my comments over the past few days. I did plan on speaking about this topic at a later time; however, because of the recent requests, I just took this as a sign to do this now. Just a few quick disclaimers that are bulleted: I identify as Black and I am mostly black genetically. While I am mixed, I am most in touch with my Black side so I do say I am Black. While I do face some of the struggles of being a Black woman, I do acknowledge that colorism exists. If you didn’t know, I am a light-skinned woman. I am light with light-colored eyes, so I am aware that there are times when I’m treated differently because of how I look. This episode will discuss slavery. If this is a sensitive topic for you, DO NOT tune in to this episode. Protect your peace babes. “Being tall and Black isn’t for the weak.” “People give so much hate to tall, dark-skinned girls.” These are some of the comments and messages I’ve received over the past few days. And now’s the time to address them. The way that people act towards us is largely due to the stereotypes given to both Black women AND tall women. What are these stereotypes? And how does it affect how people see tall, Black women? Tune in to the full episode to find out!Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeLet's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews

14 Nov 202419min