Our Story

Lifestyle for the Plus Sized

Shapely is the first one-stop source for plus size friendly experiences and content that fosters a positive and fulfilling lifestyle.

In 2014, founder Iya Thomas found herself searching for lifestyle enriching activities that offered a comfortable environment where encouragement was abundant and judgement was scarce. Finding these experiences was cumbersome and Iya thought to herself, there has to be a better way. Thinking of ways to centralize the information so she can provide others with that she found, Shapely Events was born.

Our Mission

Shapley’s mission is to be the lifestyle beacon for the plus size community. Since 2014, Shapley has been delivering positive content and experiences developed by and for people of size. As the premier expert in all things plus, Shapley is solely dedicated to advocating for, and enhancing the lives of plus size people everywhere.

Our Big & Beautiful Team

 
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Iya Thomas

CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
AND FOUNDER

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Latoya Burris

ART DIRECTOR