Kara Richardson Whitely is CEO of The GORGEous Agency, helping brands connect with the plus-size segment, which is poised to be a $1 trillion market in the next decade. She is a plus-size adventurer, influencer, and author of “Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds”.

Richardson Whitely recently took the stage at Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s New York City On the Road event. In this clip from her keynote, she shares a story of how one retailer removed disparity for her during a trip to Alaska, and how brands can promote body inclusion, weight stigma awareness and grow their customer base.