The Dark Truth About #BeautyMaxxing

About this episode

The episode explores the pressures on women regarding beauty standards and the implications of beauty as a form of currency.

In this episode of To My Sisters, we’re unpacking the rise of beauty maxxing, glow-up culture, cosmetic procedures, weight loss trends, fillers, GLP-1s, and the pressure on women to become more “palatable” in order to succeed. From pretty privilege and beauty standards to confidence, self-worth, body image, financial independence and social mobility, we ask the real question: if beauty is currency, how do women play the game without losing themselves in it? 💌 Join the TMS Mailing List: https://www.tomysisters.com 📧 E-mail us your dilemmas and episode suggestions: dilemmas@tomysisters.com 💌 JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomysisterhood Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tomysisterhood 💌 SAY HI TO THE HOSTS! https://www.instagram.com/cdboateng https://www.instagram.com/reneeimafidon 💌 ABOUT US: At heart, To My Sisters is the fast-growing digital sisterhood founded to help women across the world leverage friendship and community to manifest their greatest ambitions. To My Sisters is unique in its kind by offering women the space for holistic wellness, growth and healing. From dealing with past trauma to setting up your next business venture, TMS is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Courtney Daniella Jesse, Renée Imafidon

Topics covered

• beauty maxxing
• glow-up culture
• cosmetic procedures
• body image
• confidence
• self-worth

Keywords

• beauty maxxing
• glow-up culture
• cosmetic procedures
• pretty privilege
• body image
• self-worth
• financial independence

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Organizations: To My Sisters

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