Now Playing: How to be Confident AF ft. Msendoo
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I used to not wear shorts. Wait, let’s rewind. When I was younger, maybe between 12 and 17 or something like that, I loved my legs, and I remember how it started. I had heard my mom in a conversation with her friend who kept complimenting my legs, saying how nice they were. And that was how I started suddenly thinking my legs were the best.
But at some point, I started thinking that my legs were not so great anymore, specifically, my thighs. I thought they were too big and did not deserve to be shown. I refused to wear shorts, although I confidently – and strangely – wore mini skirts. Then one summer in 2017, the summer before the end of my marriage – I wore shorts out, on a particularly difficult day. I took pictures, and I saw my legs (and my thighs) in the pictures, and I was beside myself. How come I did not know I looked so good? Or why did I think that I didn’t? And that, my people, is how my collection of shorts grew.
Prior to this, I only owned two shorts that I would wear outside the house – and only to places like the grocery store where I did not think I’d potentially run into people I knew. I guess I was okay with strangers seeing my big thighs. But oh my, how times have changed! I cannot say that my shorts taught me everything I know about how to be confident, but boy, has it helped!
About today’s guest: Msendoo – who goes by Kamsendoo (meaning I’m Msendoo) is a digital creator hailing from South Florida. She graduated from Xavier University located in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2019 with a BS in Health Services and Administration. Her claim to fame has been her videos, many of which have gone viral, where she stresses the importance of women feeling good about themselves and their bodies. She is passionate about helping women realize their true value. She wants to help women understand that they are worthy. Period. Connect with Msendoo on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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