S3 E4 - Mahalia Handley: The model activist that kicks the hornet's nest

2 Brownish Girls

**PLEASE NOTE: We are not medical professionals and our discussion this month was in regard to our own individual health. Please contact a medical professional for further advice** TRIGGER WARNINGS: Our April episode deals with a number of sensitive subjects including medical misdiagnosis, domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, substance abuse, eating disorders, body hatred, fat phobia and mental illness. Support services will be made available on our Linktree on the 2 Brownish Girls Instagram. Talica is joined by Mahalia Handley (Instagram: @mahaliafromaustralia) - the iconic plus size Maori-Irish model who hails from Darwin and has been working in the fashion industry for 11 years. They discuss her origin story of wanting to be a model from a young age for representation, the importance of self-care not just being a spa day, taking care of your mental health, the pros and cons of body positivity, using your platform for activism and why the Australia fashion industry needs a reform.