Bombshell Tells All Podcast

Marquita: Bombshell with a Purpose

Marquita was born in Washington, D.C. to a family from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Although hardworking Marquita studied criminal law and considered becoming a judge advocate general in the military, she found her true calling in the mental health field.

As a teenager, Marquita had to face a hurdle that changed her life. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and believed that her life would be a short one. Luckily for us, Marquita beat cancer and looked forward to life as an adult! She married, had children, and bought a house... and then the cancer returned. Again, Marquita feared that her life was never meant to be a long one, and that she would never have the opportunity to accomplish her goals. Her cancer treatments left scars both physical and emotional.

Once again, Marquita beat cancer, and then she knew that she is here for a reason, and that her life has purpose. "I learned from both of those moments that life is not over for me," Marquita says. "My story is not ending." Her motto, Veni, Vidi, Vici, from Julius Caesar, means, "I came, I saw, I conquered." A fitting motto for Marquita!

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Amanda: Love Yourself Just as You Are!

Amanda was born in New York, raised in Maryland, and currently calls West Virginia home. Amanda is married and has three amazing sons. But life hasn't always been so rosy for Amanda. In the past, she struggled with body image issues and low self-esteem. She was in a bad relationship and her career wasn't going where she wanted.

A pivotal point in Amanda's life came when she found her current job. "I met new people and found a job I loved," Amanda explains. "I realized I deserved better than a current personal situation I was in."

As a result of this pivotal moment, Amanda found the courage to leave her bad relationship. She started to thrive and advance in her career, and that brought her increased confidence. Amanda decided that going forward, she would only allow people in her life who brought her joy! Between her newfound happy home life and work life, Amanda learned to love herself just the way she was.

Today, Amanda lives by her favorite motto, taken from The Wizard of Oz: You had the power all along.

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Sabrina: Be Your Own Number One!

Sabrina is that rare Washington, D.C. native who still calls this area home. In fact, her daughters attend the same elementary school that Sabrina attended! She lives here with her husband and daughters and works as a librarian. You can forget that cliche about librarians being quiet and mousey, though. Sabrina is anything but! This caring, intelligent, and funny lady understands that the best things in life require hard work; at the same time, she understands the importance of taking quiet moments just for herself. In fact, one of her favorite things is enjoying some solitude in the backyard hammock! Even so, Sabrina also loves getting all dolled up for a night on the town.

What brought Sabrina to the boudoir photography studio? "I was having some self-esteem issues and I wanted to do something for myself as a personal boost," says Sabrina. Her favorite part was feeling like a model and forgetting to be self-conscious about her so-called "problem areas." Just one of the many benefits of a boudoir photoshoot--no more problem areas!

 

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Lisa: Strength Can be Sexy!

Baby of the family Lisa is one of four children born and raised in Connecticut and making her home in Virginia. The first of her family to graduate from college with a four-year degree, Lisa realized her strength early on. Lisa's fortitude was further tested when she and her husband divorced. Lisa isn't a quitter, so she stayed in a relationship that ended up hurting her. In fact, a big part of Lisa's decision to treat herself to a boudoir photoshoot was to celebrate herself and reclaim her sexiness.

 

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Anita: From Scrubs to Supermodel!

Anita hails from Florida and works as a surgical technician. This kind and funny 40-year-old might come across as an extroverted social butterfly, but Anita actually thinks of herself as a homebody who loves spending time with her furbabies, do-it-yourself projects, and the occasional glass of wine.

So, what was so attractive about doing a boudoir photoshoot? For one, Anita spends her working life in drab scrubs. She was ready for a glamorous and sexy change. Another reason was Anita's love of trying new things. This courageous lady drove from Florida to Maryland alone for a travel assignment, leaving her home, friends, and family. She hates snow!!! Luckily, there is little of that frozen stuff in Florida! 

Anita's mindset is a beautiful one. Very little keeps her up at night. Life is too short to worry about every little thing. Anita prays and leaves her worries with God. She says that God will not take you where grace and mercy won't keep you. Wise words from this beautiful soul! Listen more about her wisdom and experiences in this beautiful episode recorded straight from Florida. 

 

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Shannon: She knows she is big and beautiful!

We are thrilled to kick off Season Two of our awesome podcast Bombshell Tells All with the gorgeous Shannon Banegas! Mom and grandmom Shannon describes herself as a daddy’s girl who is outgoing, caring, and kind. She is devoted to her family but felt a lack of confidence in her own beauty. Was she still sexy? Like many other women, Shannon was sensitive about her weight. 

Shannon describes her photo session as a pivotal moment in her life. Even when the shoot was over, Shannon remembered that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and that true beauty is on the inside. She defines a bombshell as a woman who can look at herself regardless of her flaws and know that she is SEXY! Shannon’s main takeaway after the shoot was that regardless of what other people say and think, she knows she is big and beautiful. 

Now that she is an official bombshell, Shannon's advice is: always love yourself. Important words for all of us from our sexy and confidant bombshell Shannon!

Danielle: Believe in Yourself and Keep a Bucket List!

Creative and tenacious Danielle is proof that when life hands you lemons, you squeeze them as hard as you can and make lemonade! When this D.C. native had to switch careers following a nosedive in the economy, she managed to put herself through nursing school while working another job and raising her family, keeping a grueling schedule that seemed impossible. Tune into this new podcast to learn more about breathtaking Danielle and how keeping a bucket list (which includes having a boudoir photo shoot, of course!) inspires her to step out of her comfort zone and celebrate the joy in her life!

Diana: The Secrets Behind the Weight Loss Surgery Journey of this Bombshell

A pivotal moment in Diana's life came when she applied that belief to herself. To ensure that was she stayed healthy for her loved ones, Diana underwent weight loss surgery. "I wish I had done it sooner," Diana shared. When she had lost a lot of weight, Diana decided she wanted to do something to celebrate her achievement and her new body. She turned to Daysy for a boudoir photoshoot.

Diana is a certified pharmacy technician and lifelong Maryland resident. She's married and has a son who's almost eight. In her spare time, Diana enjoys crochet, reading, shopping at Target, and enjoying ice cream. She is a former neighborhood night tag champion and remembers that as some of the best times of her childhood.

She is sharing these and much more at today's episode!

Bailey: A Story About Vitiligo and Self-Acceptance in a "Introverted Extrovert" Woman's Journey

Confident and passionate Bailey shares her journey to self-acceptance and love in her own skin in this latest podcast! Bailey's condition is called Vitiligo, which is caused by a lack of the pigment melatonin in the skin. Do you think this condition has limited Bailey or caused her to feel less beautiful? No way! Take one look at her stunning photos and you will see for yourself. This lady's confidence is totally empowering. Having been raised in a military family and traveling all over the world, plus adjusting to her parents' divorce when she was young has helped Bailey become a strong and responsible woman. Bailey became a boudoir bombshell to celebrate her beauty and self-confidence, and it definitely shows! Bailey is married to her childhood sweetheart and is the mom to a lovely dog. We are all on our paths, and sometimes it is so supporting and powerful to share our journeys. Tune in to Bailey's podcast and be inspired! 

Cindy: Lounge "Shop" Talk With Talented Boudoir Photographer Cindy DeJesus

Daysy gets to talk shop with fellow boudoir photographer Cindy DeJesus. Like Daysy, Cindy uses the art of photography to help empower women.  Cindy was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia to Indian parents, and can speak Hindi, Punjabi, English, and Spanish! She currently lives in Rhode Island with her hubby and three kids. Tune in to hear all about trends in the field of boudoir photography and learn more about these two talented women!

Daysy's Spiritual Awakening Story and How She Became a Body Advocate Photographer

This special episode explores the subject of Daysy's own spiritual experiences, and how they shaped her professional career. She talks about her spiritual awakening and how it helped her to understand that her work is also part of her life mission. Literally.

Everything became a simple concept: We are all connected! Learning to love yourself as who you are is a simple but essential concept, and a lesson we should practice every day because once mastered, it can be applied to any part of people's lives. Happiness does come from within. 

Amy: A successful career woman, and busy mother and daughter... and classic introvert?

Some people say that a boudoir photo session can be a powerful form of therapy. Today's episode will prove that this is absolutely true! Gorgeous Amy is a sweet soul, the mother of two 2 lovely daughters aged 18 and 21, and an accomplished Executive Assistant for a big pharmaceutical company. Although Amy describes herself as a "textbook introvert," she is a joy to chat with as well as an inspiration as she works on rediscovering herself and loving the beautiful woman she is. Amy shares with us a bit of her story: how a narcissistic relationship tarnished her self-image, and how it took time and great effort to put the past behind her and embrace her self-worth. After so much hard work rediscovering herself, Amy is back in the dating game (we might even record another episode with Amy about dating in your 40s--that will be fun!). Here what Amy has to say about her experience during the process: "Don't be afraid to face your demons, because they stay with you all your life. I'm 46 and I should have addressed my self-confidence issues long, long ago."

 

Jasmin: the story of a 28-year-old mother, her battle with addiction and her powerful recovery which built a new life filled with happiness and love for herself and her family!

Jasmin is this gorgeous 28-year-old African American goddess, born in Harrisburg, PA but currently residing in Frederick, MD. Jasmin is a single mother, blessed with three beautiful children (1 boy and 2 girls). Even though Jasmin is young, she's had a great number of difficulties in her early life, and she shared with us her memories from her past: the battle and struggle with addiction and how much it has taken from her, until she realized she could not keep going that path and how she was able to rise and conquer. It was a hard process, but today she is clean and free and she is building up on a path of self-love for and love for others around her. That decision has brought so much joy and positive energy and it built new and happier memories with her kids and partner, who are her main supporters. Her strong and stable relationship with her partner is also helping her heal from past traumas, and today she is starting to see her real self as the person she wants to be: a happier and loving mother and partner, who is walking on the path of happiness. Jasmin also shares her reasons to choose doing a boudoir session and her experience as a whole, and how it has helped her on that journey.

Melissa: The Story of a 60 year Old Woman, Mother, Grandma, Police Officer, Boudoir Bombshell!

Melissa walked us through her main life points on this interview, giving us a chance to get to know a little bit about her amazing soul, but enough to understand that all of us share something special. Melissa was raised in Montgomery County, and she is the only girl, the 3rd child out of 4. She says she grew up as a tomboy. Melissa graduated from Towson University with a degree in fine arts and not quit a minor in psychology. She had plans to become an art therapist but she never went back to school. She became an assistant manager for a florist for 6 years and her close friend became a police officer, that was when she started riding along. It was enough to get her hooked and she became a police officer!! 

Now, currently 60 years old of maturity in life, her motto is "Kindness is contagious be a carrier" and it says so much about this amazing lady!!!

She first look into doing a Boudoir Session after coming out of my second failed marriage and turning 60, but it became something bigger than that. It reminded her she is enough and she is beautiful! Listen her interview to understand more about her story. 

Here is a lovely message Melissa wishes to share with you: "Believe in yourself. Know that you are beautiful inside and out. Don’t listen to media!"

 

The Crown Forward! Here is Melissa's question for the next Bombshell to be interviewed: When was it that you realized that you are absolutely gorgeous?

Who will be the next bombshell on our episode 2? You will find out soon, and she will answer that question for us :)

 

Thank you so much, Melissa! May your path be always blessed with love and kindness, because you definitely leave of positivity a trace wherever you go! 

 

xoxo,

Daysy

 

Daysy's Early Teens and Boudoir Discovery

In this Pilot episode, Daysy talks about her early teens and how it shaped who she has become, her career and boudoir discovery and this podcast's mission. 

 

Host: Daysy Teixeira, Boudoir Photographer

America's #1 Body Image Advocate 

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