One Of The Original Plus-Size Influencers
The year 2024 was a milestone for Chenese, marked by extraordinary achievements that showcased her influence on global platforms, her dedication to local communities, and her transformative leadership in the organizations she serves. On the international stage, Chenese captured the spotlight in Nigeria, West Africa by gracing the covers of Big Sister Magazine, a leading […]
2023 was a year of back-breaking physical obstacles and setbacks, but Chenese stayed resilient in the face of adversity and kept pushing forward to create a successful year. The Full Figured Industry Awards held in New York, honored Chenese with the 2023 Icon Award for being a trailblazer in the industry and her significant contributions […]
2022 was a successful year filled with new opportunities. Chenese was elected as President of Friends of the Capitol Park Museum. The Friends of the Capitol Park Museum is a 501(c) 3 organization with a mission to support the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, which is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum, a […]
Chenese made history as the spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association’s (NEDA) inaugural Body Acceptance Week, an exciting, new initiative promoting body acceptance—including body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation. Featured in the video for the social media campaign, she helped to bring awareness and reach those experiencing body dissatisfaction. NEDA is the largest […]
2020 was a year that will never be forgotten. From a deadly pandemic to a global movement for racial justice, and a record-breaking hurricane season, it seemed like an endless stream of bad news. Despite all the obstacles 2020 presented, it wasn’t completely awful. Chenese was able to pivot, adjust to the new normal, and […]
2019 was a successful year filled with new opportunities and growth. Chenese hosted the Bronner Brothers International Mid-Winter Beauty Show at the New Orleans Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, which is the largest multicultural beauty show in America with over 35,000 attendees. During the event, Chenese had the opportunity to interview special guests including actor […]
The year started with Chenese still displaced from the devastating flood of 2016. However, this setback did not deter Chenese from achieving success in 2018, as she continued to rise above adversity and thrive. Chenese returned as host of the New Orleans Natural Hair Expo during the Essence Music Festival weekend for the fifth consecutive […]
This year was all about rebuilding, restoring, and recovering after the devastation of 2016, in which Chenese and her family lost everything in the record-breaking flooding that submerged the city of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Although Chenese spent the year displaced with a lack of material things, she still thrived in 2017 amongst […]
Despite the devastation that this year brought, a great flood couldn’t stop Chenese from keeping her head above water and shining in 2016. Chenese’s ability to engage her audience, her quick wit, and relatable disposition lead her to host a variety of events focused on fashion and beauty in 2016. Chenese returned as host for […]
Several accolades were bestowed upon Chenese in 2015 as she was recognized for her accomplishments in various fields. UpStage Theatre Company honored Chenese with a Star Award for her contributions to the arts and achievements in entertainment, and as an original member of the theatre company. Empowerment Woman Honors 2015 honored Chenese for being an […]
