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About The Live Big Movement
Vision Statement
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The Live Big Movement envisions a world where every body is celebrated, every voice is heard, and every story matters. Rooted in radical self-love, fat liberation, and creative expression, we seek to dismantle oppressive narratives and reimagine a future where people live boldly, unapologetically, and joyfully in their truth. Through art, activism, and community, we create spaces that honor vulnerability, amplify marginalized voices, and ignite collective healing. We don’t just dream of change—we live it, big and loud.
Artists
Vanessa Chica Ferreira (she/her) is a multifaceted force in the cultural landscape of New York City. As an educator, poet, playwright, fat activist, and writing workshop facilitator, she crafts works that challenge societal norms and invite deep vulnerability. Vanessa co-wrote the play ‘Live Big Girl,’ which captivated audiences at renowned venues such as The National Black Theatre, The Tank, and BAAD. Vanessa and her co-writer Rebeca Lois Lucret were awarded the prestigious 2023 Bronx Cultural Visions Grant, supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation. ‘Live Big Girl: A Chair That Fits,’ which debuted in April 2024 at Lehman College. She has been featured in various publications such as Snapdragon: A Journal of Art and Healing, The BX Files: Contemporary Poetry from the Bronx Anthology, The Abuela Stories Project, The Acentos Review, and the Great Weather for Media anthology. For more information visit vanessachica.com
Karina Guardiola Lopez is a New York City-born writer, poet, and educator, now residing in New Jersey. She was a finalist for the 2024 Palette Poetry Previously Published Poem Prize. She has featured on Bronxnet Television, Queens Public Television, and Univision. Karina co-wrote and starred in the play “Live Big Girl,” which premiered at The National Black Theatre, The Tank, and the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD). Her work has been featured in Press Pause Press, Poetic Pathways, Arts by the People, Acentos Review, Indolent Books, New Brunswick Public Library, Moonstone Art Center, and other publications. Karina has performed at Poetry at the Barn, Patterson Poetry Festival, New York City Poetry Festival, The National Black Theatre, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, and Bowery Poetry Club, among many others. For more information visit kglopez.com
Rebeca Lois Lucret is a Puerto Rican-Cuban poet, playwright, and performer who calls New York City home. Her writing is a heartfelt celebration of her Afro-Latino heritage, weaving culture and personal experiences into narratives that deeply connect with readers and audiences alike. She co-wrote the sold-out play Live Big Girl and, together with co-writer Vanessa Chica Ferreira, was honored with the 2023 Bronx Cultural Visions Grant for their production Live Big Girl: A Chair That Fits. Rebeca’s work has been publications in Lalibreta.online, The BX Files, Contemporary Haibun Online (CHO), The Abuela Stories Project Anthology, and Brilliant Flame! Amiri Baraka: Poems, Plays, Politics for the People Anthology. For more information visit https://rebecaloislucret.com/
What We Create
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Poetic Plays: Full-bodied, truth-telling performances like Live Big Girl that center fat liberation, identity, and joy.
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Writing Workshops: Welcoming spaces for collective unlearning, healing, and radical self-expression.
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Poetry Collections Intimate, generational stories told through verse—grief, memory, culture, and reclaiming.​
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Fat Activism Events: Community-centered gatherings, panels, and performances that challenge anti-fat bias and celebrate embodiment.
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Social Media Campaigns: Bold, visual narratives that spark dialogue, dismantle shame, and invite people to live big in every sense.
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Collaborative Art Projects: Cross-discipline creations with artists, educators, and healers to reimagine representation and voice.
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Multimedia Storytelling: A fusion of word, sound, and body—live readings, short films, and digital art that amplify marginalized voices.
Want to build something bold, beautiful, and heart-led with us? Let’s create together. Email us at LiveBigGirl@gmail.com