{"id":1787,"date":"2025-07-05T12:24:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T12:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:35:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:35:55","slug":"chastity-garner-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/chastity-garner-valentine\/","title":{"rendered":"Chastity Garner Valentine Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine.png\" alt=\"Chastity Garner Valentine\" class=\"wp-image-1788\" style=\"width:371px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine.png 630w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-400x650.png 400w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-250x406.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-150x244.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-50x81.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-100x163.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-200x325.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-300x488.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-350x569.png 350w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-450x731.png 450w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-500x813.png 500w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Chastity-Garner-Valentine-550x894.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chastity Garner Valentine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life &amp; Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birthplace:<\/strong> Brunswick, Georgia; later moved to Atlanta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned a <strong>Master\u2019s in Public Administration<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennesaw.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kennesaw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kennesaw State University<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Began as a plus-size model for brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jibrionline.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopXzfPH1A75baky28ygWVCQtXfGiapHTBf-pQ9l1BaZvPXV_S1E\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jibrionline.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopXzfPH1A75baky28ygWVCQtXfGiapHTBf-pQ9l1BaZvPXV_S1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jibri<\/a> until a knee injury ended her runway career. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogging &amp; Online Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched her blog in <strong>2008<\/strong>, initially called <em>The Curvy Girl\u2019s Guide to Style<\/em>, later rebranded to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garnerstyle.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.garnerstyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GarnerStyle<\/a><\/strong>, offering fashion, beauty, lifestyle tips and body-positive empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained early traction with features in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The New York Times<\/a><\/em> (circa 2012), which helped transition her blog into a full-time business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly interacts with her community\u2014responds to nearly 95% of comments across her ~325K Facebook followers\u2014and manages her own brand and negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co\u2011Founder: theCURVYcon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>2015<\/strong>, partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/ceceolisa.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ceceolisa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CeCe Olisa<\/a> to launch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/cece-olisa-chastity-garner-curvycon-interview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/cece-olisa-chastity-garner-curvycon-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theCURVYcon<\/a><\/strong>, a three-day convention aligned with New York Fashion Week celebrating plus-size fashion, confidence, wellness, and community. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed as part-shopping, part-discussion, it draws ~1,800 attendees\u2014including high-profile guests like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venus_Williams\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Venus_Williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venus Williams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/amber-riley\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/amber-riley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amber Riley<\/a>\u2014to connect brands with body-diverse consumers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author &amp; Entrepreneur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authored <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Curvy-Girls-Guide-Style\/dp\/1451560486\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Curvy-Girls-Guide-Style\/dp\/1451560486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Curvy Girl\u2019s Guide to Style Vol.\u202f1<\/a><\/strong> (May\u202f2010), a practical handbook covering wardrobe essentials, foundations, and style tips for plus-size women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runs <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.garnerstyle.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shop.garnerstyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Garner Style<\/a><\/strong>, an online boutique partnered with her blog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy &amp; Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Openly challenges body policing and \u201cacceptable fat\u201d norms within plus-size fashion spaces\u2014emphasizing diversity in shape, size, and body positivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once spearheaded a viral <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23boycottingtarget&amp;src=typd&amp;f=live\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23boycottingtarget&amp;src=typd&amp;f=live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#BoycottingTarget<\/a><\/strong> campaign, critiquing the retailer\u2019s inadequate in-store plus-size offerings\u2014this activism significantly raised her profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Life &amp; Style Ethos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Juggles roles of blogger, organizer, author, creative director, and negotiator\u2014spending long hours managing content, social engagement, and business deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practises holistic wellness: enjoys spin classes and champions a sustainable fitness philosophy\u2014\u201cdo what you can do.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style, Travel &amp; Atlanta Favorites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature look features puff sleeves, bold patterns, and statement accessories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favorite local spots include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jibrionline.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.jibrionline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jibri<\/strong> boutique (Duluth)<\/a> and Southern soul-food restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision &amp; Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>true pioneer<\/strong> in a mainstream over non-straight-size fashion world. As one of the earliest plus-size bloggers, she rode the cusp of a movement, built a flourishing platform, and continues to push inclusive narratives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/cece-olisa-chastity-garner-curvycon-interview\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/cece-olisa-chastity-garner-curvycon-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theCURVYcon<\/a><\/strong>, Garner continues to <strong>bridge the gap between consumers and inclusive brands<\/strong>, fostering confidence, accessibility, and representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chastity Garner Valentine is more than a style influencer\u2014she\u2019s an activist, entrepreneur, author, and community builder. Rising from modeling to commanding a major online presence and launching live events, she has relentlessly championed body positivity, inclusive fashion, and entrepreneurial empowerment. As she continues to evolve, Chastity\u2019s voice remains a driving force in redefining fashion\u2019s future\u2014for all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Early Life &amp; Education Blogging &amp; Online Influence Co\u2011Founder: theCURVYcon Author &amp; Entrepreneur Advocacy &amp; Impact Daily Life &amp; Style Ethos Style, Travel &amp; Atlanta Favorites Vision &amp; Legacy Summary Chastity Garner Valentine is more than a style influencer\u2014she\u2019s an activist, entrepreneur, author, and community builder. 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