Speaking of Curves: Plus Model Rosie Mercado Shares Her Next Chapter with Us!

Have you been tuning in each week to catch our interviews with various plus size brands and creatives? You know, Speaking of Curves!? Today’s guest, Rosie Mercado is a powerhouse. Plus

size model, new mom, actress, host, life coach, and so much more! Not only that, she is also dropping her book, The Girl with Self-Esteem Issues!

We first crossed paths as she was the Face of FFFWeek 2009! From there, Rosie has been on a roll! From starring in Curvy Girls on NuvoTV, to hosting various events AND shows, Rosie takes you through her journey with her latest project, which we talk allll about!

And listen… The new mommy feed, burped, and rocked to sleep her little baby- all while being present and engaging in our interview! LOVED IT.

Plus size model, Author, Actress- Rosie Mercado
Image via RosieMercado.com

We are back with another fun interview that shows support and love to the various plus size businesses that you NEED to know! And today, it is all about Miss Rosie Mercado!

In this series, we’ve interviewed guests like the folks behind Henning, Christian Omeshun, Sheeek by Bee, The Plus Bus, Jibri and Z by Zevarra. We’ve also interviewed creators such as Ashley Nell Tipton, Madelyn Brene, Gwen Devoe, AP Young, Liris Crosse, Ready to Stare, Trendy Curvy, Maui Bigelow, and Erica Watson to name a few!

Are you here for this?

Plus Model Rosie Mercado Shares Her Next Chapter with Us!

Pull up a chair, kick up your feet and grab a notebook, because this is a good one…

Girl… this was good, right?

Did you see her mug? My Ass is a Gift.

Ha! It is indeed…

I have to admit, these interviews give me so much joy and inspiration. And with Rosie, it was great to see how her journey has brought her here, beaming with joy and confidence.

If you want to learn more or dig a bit deeper, you can do so with the launch of her book. This book is all about the “story of Rosie Mercado’s journey from helplessness to becoming a model, life coach, and daytime celebrity—and to seeing her body, caderas y nalgas and all, as a gift.”

Plus size model, Author, Actress- Rosie Mercado boo, The Girl with Self Esteem Issues
Image via Rosie Mercado’s site

Want to score her book? Well, it is available in BOTH English and Spanish on October 13th, but you can preorder it now.

You can preorder “The Girl with the Self Esteem Issues” at Amazon.com!

And she is not stopping there… nope.

Did you ALSO catch that Rosie is launching her podcast, The Girl with the Self Esteem Issues in partnership with Himalaya Media. Named after her book, this podcast is all about Rosie’s experience as a plus-sized model, television personality, celebrity makeup artist, author, fashion designer, and more!

Plus size model, Author, Actress- Rosie Mercado in polka dot top
Image via Rosie Mercado

All of which, has uniquely prepared her for her new role as your life coach.

Tune in at your convenience for weekly episodes (in English & Spanish) featuring in-depth, honest conversations relevant to your life. And Rosie is not playing!

Topics include relationships, parenting, health, entrepreneurship, sex, love, advocacy, and more! With a focus on self-empowerment, Rosie’s new podcast aims to help listeners live their best lives.

Get it ROSIE!

Learn more about Rosie’s projects and more at RosieMercado.com!

Plus size model, Author, Actress- Rosie Mercado producing a podcast
Image via Rosie Mercado

Make sure you also follow Rosie at @RosieMercado on Instagram!!

If you are new to our series, Speaking of Curves is all about how we can support the various brands and influencers in the plus size space. Especially now!

Whether it is signing up to their email lists, shopping with them for all YOUR needs, we are introducing you to a few to shop, support, and know!

You can catch Speaking of Curves LIVE on our FB page, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 12pm EST.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we invite various brands and plus size businesses to share their journeys and pivots and we share with YOU how you can support them…

In the plus size fashion space, indie business owners are the backbone of our community. These brands, designers, and businesses challenge status quo and push the envelope.

If you are an indie designer, store owner, influencer who would love to be featured, contact us!

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