Lizzo’s Big Grrrls Is Popping!
Times are getting tough on my end: the calendar keeps busier and busier with readings, academic assignments, business management (I’m gathering all the necessary knowledge, in every way possible), and time for my body, mental health, family, and friends. In frenzy times, I still like to cut myself some me-time and surround myself with positive energies. This year I inaugurated the season of Spring by watching Lizzo’s Big Grrrls on Amazon Prime Video.
Lizzo is such an icon in our times. I believe that right now she is in the prime of her career, in her majestic royal 30s, rocking her artistry and empowering many young girls through her vibrant joy. The latter part is the key ingredient in her newest project, a reality tv show called Big Grrrls.
Lizzo is known for her pop catching songs, firm and sensual voice, but also for her plus-size body. Many people see her size before getting to the poise and the art of her work. Not only she’s constantly being scrutinized for her body, for how she eats (which is also healthy and scrumptious, if we really must get into it!), or for how she dresses (truth is, that woman suits any style you can think of), but she’s also a Black woman in the USA: you already know dear readers how that goes. Being Black is a universal experience, but being a minority and a non-male- assigned-gender is a multi-layered challenge in the American entertainment industry. But Lizzo knows it and she found a way to channel her visions through her new tv show.
This show gave me joy. This show demonstrated to me that compassion and dedicated love can take you far, as a leader, mentor, and creative. The way Lizzo mentors these young dancers with grace, discipline, and constructive positivism is admirable and enjoyable to witness. Hands up for Lizzo, give it up to the most beautiful Big Grrrl!
Find the tv show here. I swear you won't regret it!