In Dinner for Shoes episode 26, Lauren Chan on Body Inclusive Fashion + Self Discovery, podcast host Sarah Wasilak is joined by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, mental health advocate, and Henning CEO Lauren Chan. Lauren recently used her Sports Illustrated feature to come out and open up a personal conversation about exploring her sexuality and defining her identity. Sarah and Lauren discuss breaking into the fashion industry, dressing for the male gaze vs. dressing for the female gaze, embracing a style evolution, and, of course, the Henning x Universal Standard collection, which comes at an accessible price point in sizes 4XS-4XL (00-40). Before heading into the conversation about plus size fashion and representation, Sarah tests out a universally beloved product that she’s never tried, Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter. Just like Lauren Chan, it kind of blows her mind. THIS DINNER Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter THESE SHOES VIVAIA Scarlett Pointed-Toe Kitten Heels THIS OUTFIT DVF x Target Seamless Collared Ribbed Polo Sports Bra DVF x Target Utility Cargo Pants Marrow Fine custom rings THESE CHAPTERS 0:00 - WHO IS LAUREN CHAN? 3:03 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES 7:10 - TRADER JOE’S COOKIE BUTTER 12:35 - LAUREN’S CAREER AND INCLUSIVE MISSION 17:42 - COMING OUT IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 19:57 - LAUREN’S STYLE + SELF EXPRESSION 24:11 - HENNING X UNIVERSAL STANDARD 33:54 - PLUS SIZE BRANDS LAUREN LOVES 37:50 - WHAT I LEARNED FROM LAUREN CHAN THIS PRODUCTION is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak. is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai. is tech supervised by Nick Zanetis. includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, Megan Kai, Sports Illustrated / James Macari, Lauren Chan @lcchan on Instagram, and Henning x Universal Standard / Lily Cummings. references Wray, Warp + Weft, Big Bud Press, and Miaou. is made with love. Dinner for Shoes is a podcast hosted by Sarah Wasilak, a fashion and food enthusiast with her mouth full. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email. Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions. Follow Dinner for Shoes: @dinnerforshoes on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Follow host Sarah Wasilak: @slwasz on Instagram Follow producer Megan Kai: @megankaii on Instagram Get in touch: [email protected] To make this video more accessible, check out YouDescribe, a web-based platform that offers a free audio description tool for viewers who are blind or visually impaired.