#40 - Strong is the New Pretty - Celebrating Girls Being Themselves with Author & Photographer Kate T Parker

Kate T Parker is known for her viral photos of strong girls just
being themselves, which is now compiled into a book, Strong is
the New Pretty. This beautiful book celebrates girls for who they
are, not their appearance or shape. Growing up Kate was always
encouraged to be herself -- messy hair, muddy knees, and all! As
a mom herself, she passes this empowering mindset on to who kids
and she challenges the cultural labeling of what girls “should”
be in order to be a girl.


In this podcast we discussed how she got into photography (hint:
passion, passion, passion). We touch on the real benefits of
exercise - like feeling good, not weighing less. We address why
it can be so darn hard just posing in the picture when you
struggle with body kindness -- and how to stop erasing yourself
from your life. Then we get into the theme behind the images in
the book, which is organized by positive character traits, not
appearance-focused “beauty” requirements. One sample quote:
Hayley, age 10 “I think girls should focus way more on who they
are inside and way less on what they look like outside. I found a
lot of strength in just not caring - lake water hair? Don’t
care!”


Tune in and don’t miss Kate’s video on her website:
https://katetparker.com/


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About Kate


Kate T Parker is the author of Strong Is The New Pretty. She’s a
mother, wife, former collegiate soccer player, Ironman, and
professional photographer who shoots both fine art projects and
commercial work for clients across North America. Her Strong Is
the New Pretty photo series has led to collaborations with brands
like Athleta, Kellogg’s, and Oxygen and is now a book as well.
The project has also inspired Kate to launch a philanthropic arm
of Strong Is the New Pretty, partnering with organizations that
invest in girls’ health and education, like Girls on the Run,
Glam4Good, and Girls Inc. She lives with her family in Atlanta,
Georgia.


Follow Kate


Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest


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