<p>Stylist and content creator Alysia Cole joins Melissa and Matt for an unfiltered conversation about authenticity in the wedding industry and beyond. From carving out space for plus-size and queer clients to balancing social media vulnerability, Alysia shares how she navigates visibility, criticism, and creative freedom. They dig into body neutrality, identity fatigue, and why aesthetic doesn’t have to mean exclusion. This episode is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply honest—just like Alysia herself.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alysiacolestyling/">https://www.instagram.com/alysiacolestyling/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/alysiacolestyling">https://stan.store/alysiacolestyling</a></p><p><strong>Key Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>The emotional labor of representing marginalized identities in the bridal industry</li><li>Understanding body neutrality vs. body positivity</li><li>Navigating online criticism, social media boundaries, and staying authentic</li></ul><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Not all representation feels empowering—context and intention matter</li><li>Body neutrality offers a more sustainable self-view than forced positivity</li><li>Staying true to your values in business (even when it costs you money) is worth it</li></ul><p>Melissa @ deMelis Atelier <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://demelisatelier.com/">https://demelisatelier.com/</a></p><p>Matt @ Bards <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bardsclothing.com/our-story">https://www.bardsclothing.com/our-story</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>