This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dove and The bLink Marketing Network. The opinions and text are all mine.
Social media is an amazing place. It has allowed me to connect with so many amazing people, start and grow a business, and I have developed partnerships and friendships because of it. I didn’t grow up with social media so by the time I started actively using social media for my blog and business, I was an adult.
As I scroll my feed today (the day after the election), there is a myriad of posts from many different angles. For many young girls that I come in contact with, social media has been part of their upbringing. It is a place where they connect with their friends through snaps, tweets, posts and videos, but also a place where they can be bombarded with messages that are damaging to their self-esteem and confidence. Every day they see messages that tell them that they should look a certain way to be considered beautiful.
Although I have not personally experienced much negativity, as an influencer, I make it my duty to share posts and messages on social media that will uplift and empower others. I often get many messages from young girls telling me how much I’ve inspired them to embrace their hair, start businesses and feel confident in their own skin. This is why I use my voice to #SpeakBeautiful. Words are powerful and you never know how your words and may be impacting those around you, especially the young girls.
Dove has joined forces with powerful voices in body confidence, Ariel Winter, Jeannette Kaplun, Franchesca Ramsey and Vanessa Van Edwards, to form a #SpeakBeautiful Squad. Each member of the #SpeakBeautiful Squad will provide resources, best practices and personal tips to address online barriers to a girl’s self-esteem.
Watch to see why @chescaleigh chooses to be a voice of positivity for others on social media. #SpeakBeautiful pic.twitter.com/hO9uUr0zAa
— Dove (@Dove) November 8, 2016
To learn more about the Dove self-esteem project and to see the messages and tips the #SpeakBeautifulSquad, visit Dove on Twitter and follow @arielwinter1, @chescaleigh, @vvanedwards and @JeannetteKaplun
You too can join in by using the hashtag #SpeakBeautiful to help transform social media into a place where girls feel supported and empowered.
YOUR TURN: How do you use social media to #SpeakBeautiful?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dove and The bLink Marketing Network. The opinions and text are all mine.
