Ep. #47 We've all been there - staring at our reflections and picking out every flaw we think we see. But what if we told you that there's a way to shift that paradigm, to embrace body positivity and boost your confidence? This is exactly what our guest, Ella Halikas, has managed to do. This self-made model and body positivity activist shares her compelling journey from insecurity to unshakeable confidence. Ella offers actionable advice on how to nurture self-love and acceptance, emphasizing the power of positive affirmations and carefully choosing your environment. Navigating the modeling industry as a plus-size woman was far from a smooth sail for Ella. She shares her struggles against size discrimination, revealing how these challenging experiences fueled her determination and resilience, ultimately leading to her success. Ella's commitment to challenging harmful narratives around body image in social media is evident, and her powerful story is sure to inspire listeners. We also dive into the intricacies of manifesting success, and how to handle detractors. For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Ella’s Instagram click here! For Ella’s TikTok click here! This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Use code POW15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com Try WHOOP for 1 month on us and start the journey towards a healthier you for free.  Head to WHOOP.com to get started Find your forever pieces @jennikaye and get 15% off with promo code POW at jennikayne.com/POW! #jennikaynepartner Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices