Meet Amanda. As a personal stylist, Amanda has boosted the confidence of countless women through clothes. But in this shoot, she chose to bare it all—both physically and emotionally. Amanda’s mission is clear: to remind every woman that you are ENOUGH just as you are. 💖

Q:  What inspired you to join this photoshoot, and how does it reflect your personal journey?

Amanda: The idea of being so exposed and vulnerable (as close to naked as it gets) was intimidating for me… but I kept coming back to my WHY! I wanted to show up for all those women who think that they are ‘not enough’! Not skinny enough, not young enough, not pretty enough, not tall enough, ect. I wanted to show them that you are ENOUGH just being you! I wanted to make sure that everyday women had representation, and it has been a milestone for me in self-acceptance. Leadership comes from an internal drive to make the world a better place and the courage and action to do it

Q: How do you define confidence, and how does wearing Perk by Kate make you feel empowered?

Amanda: For me, confidence is something that is radiated from the inside out! It’s being comfortable within your own skin, and letting it shine. I find that wearing the right ‘second skin’ aka underwear, will make me feel great no matter what else I choose to wear. Consistently showing up feeling ready to embrace the day (whatever may be) is what makes a woman feel empowered! 

Q: ⁠What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone hesitant about embracing their unique beauty?

Amanda:  What do you have to lose? If not now, then when? As a personal stylist, I have worked with many women who reflect “I wish I could wear that”, or “If only I lost some weight, then it would look good”. You are beautiful now! Stop limiting yourself! You are amazing who you are today! The woman standing next to you in line can see it, so why can’t you?

Q: ⁠Can you share a moment when you felt most connected to your body and spirit?

Amanda: A time when my senses were hyper connected to my body was when I was pregnant! It’s a huge time of change and transformation for women. Not only the extremes your body endures creating life but the evolution of your identity along with daily changes that continue post-partum. It’s truly incredible but also an extremely vulnerable time for a woman! I hate the negative stigma that women go through for their body showing ANY sign of undergoing this transformation. 

Q: ⁠ How does being part of the Perk by Kate community impact your self-love journey?

Amanda: It's POWERFUL! To stand in a room of other incredible women and admire them all for themselves individually, but to come together and celebrate and support. I want to inspire more self in the world… It can only make it a better place!

MY BIRTHDAY WISH FOR PERK BY KATE

" For many more birthdays to come and may your brand continue to be as supportive as your bras!"