Taryn Brumfitt & Dr Zali Yager | How Fashion Can Empower Positive Body Image
About this episode
Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager discuss how fashion can empower positive body image and the initiatives they are leading to create inclusive environments.
In this episode, I’m joined by two amazing women who are redefining the way we see ourselves and the world around us — Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager , Co-Directors of The Embrace Collective . Taryn is an Australian of the Year , award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and founder of the global Body Image Movement . Zali is an Adjunct Associate Professor and internationally recognised body image researcher who’s published more than 60 academic papers and dedicated her career to creating a safer body-image environment for the next generation. Together, they’ve built a movement that’s reached over 200 million people worldwide — blending storytelling, education, and evidence-based change. During this chat, we dive into: Taryn’s journey — from her viral “before-and-after” photo to the global Embrace films and the founding of The Embrace Collective. How Zali’s research and lived experience have combined to turn academic insights into real-world impact. The growing body-image challenges we’re facing— from social media and AI…
More episodes of Fashion Business Mindset
- Independent, Intentional, Australian Made: The Fleur Collective Story | Fleur Richardson
- Wear Nature, Not Plastic: 20 Years of Building Kowtow | Gosia Piątek
- The Resilience of Independent Fashion Retail | Adella Greenwood | Grace & Willow
- The Pathway to Profitability in 2026
- End of Year Reflection | Fashion Business Mindset
- Celebrating 40 Years of Motto — Lessons in Longevity & Reinvention
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Fashion Business Mindset podcast page.