
One Of The Original Plus-Size Influencers


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 […]

Chenese will be a panelist for the National Eating Disorders Association’s holiday Twitter chat set for Tuesday, December 13th from 3-4 pm EST. This Twitter chat will explore common holiday triggers, how to avoid talking about weight and food, as well as resources followers can access for support. The goals of the chat are to […]

The Curvy Industry Experience Weekend will be held November 4th-5th in Dallas, Texas. This inaugural two-day event will be filled with networking, engaging workshops, and chance to connect with some of the most influential women in the plus industry. This event will serve as the first of a series of events dedicated to the budding […]

Chenese and her family lost everything in the historic flooding that took place in Baton Rouge, August 2016. The kind people at Torrid blessed Chenese with a new wardrobe complete with jeans, tops, dresses, and jackets!!! Torrid is a national clothing chain known for trendy clothing in sizes 10-30 with over 320 locations across the […]

Chenese’s home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana was affected by the recent historic flood. The Lewis family lost all of their cars, furniture, appliances, the majority of the clothing, many family pictures and sentimental items were destroyed, and the flood severely damaged the structure of the house. The best way to help Chenese and her family […]


This Twitter chat will explore the harmful concept of the “bikini body” and discuss body-positive events, resources and other forms of inspiration. The goals of the chat are to raise awareness, facilitate conversation among young people and their advocates and create a forum for the exchange of ideas and resources. Join the conversation on Twitter […]

Chenese is set to return as host of the New Orleans Natural Hair Expo for the third consecutive year! NONHE will take place July 4th during the Essence Music Festival at the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CACNO) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The CACNO is located 3 miles from the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Also, […]
