Almost 50,000 fans (and growing)  can’t be wrong! Since Dove launched The Dove Self-Esteem Fund page on Facebook, the site has grown at an amazing pace! I am so thrilled to be a part of such a positive, affirming movement, and think that every woman should answer the call and become a fan!

As Global Ambassador for this amazing program, I am ultra-pleased to say that over 3.5 million girls have learned how to see themselves as the beautiful, unique creations they are, and am excited to help Dove attain their goal of reaching 5 million girls by 2010! So, click here to become a fan and also join in the discussion right now by leaving a comment below that shares your thoughts about this amazing program!

Thank you Glamour Magazine! Thank you for taking a step further to break the “magazine beauty” stereotype and empowering the FACT that beauty does not come only in one size!

Did you guys see the new glamour magazine this month? click here if so, then you probably couldn’t help but notice the six beautiful fuller-figured models (and by that I mean ‘not emaciated’) draped around each other in nothing but the beautiful curves God gave them! The picture in and of itself is revolutionary for a mainstream women’s magazine. But what’s even better is that the editorial powers that be are choosing to buck fashion convention and begin featuring a more diverse size (and color) of models for their fashion spreads. Have you ever wondered why you don’t see models larger than a size 4 doing a spread like that? Well glamour explained why:

It all starts with the clothes. Designers only send sample sizes to magazines to photograph. And usually those sizes are between a 0 and a 4. Actually, did you know that is almost impossible to find a clothing piece larger than a size 6 to showcase in a photo shoot? So because magazines can’t typically go to the rack and buy clothing that isn’t even out on the market yet – they have to accommodate what is being sent to them and find models to fit the clothes! But now glamour says they will begin to work more (and publicly celebrate) designers who offer a more diverse sizing (even in sample sizes!) and I happen to think that this kind of industry accolade (and pressure) could actually work!

My question to you guys is: would you buy clothing from a designer whose line looked like it could be worn by more than a walking coat hanger? Do you like seeing more realistic bodies in magazines?

I think these are steps toward the celebration not of a dress size or a number on a scale, but confident beauty; fabulous diversified beauty.

Believe it or not, it does take a lot of guts for a woman’s magazine to make such a bold move and declare it publicly. It means they get to be held accountable now going forward to continue to embody what they promise in this month’s issue. Let’s all keep watching. And who knows – maybe glamour magazine will end up as our next featured actionist. What do you think?

Dove is encouraging you to joining forces with Girl Scouts, The Boys and Girls Club of America and Girls INC.  by supporting their amazing self-esteem programs. Your support is essential, every Dove purchase counts! Every time you buy Dove products $1.00 will be donated to the program of your choice.

Girl Scouts has created, Uniquely Me! a self-esteem curriculum, so more girls can recognize their own individual strengths and feel empowered.

Boys and Girls Club of America’s program is called SMART Girls, a self-esteem program encouraging healthy attitudes and and lifestyles so early adolescent girls can each their full potential.

Girls INC has the Grow Mind + Body initiative, a program to help girls form and maintain a healthy, confident sense of self in todays challenging environment.

These organizations are doing an amazing job by impacting positively young girls lives nationwide. They need your support to continue building and making a reality their wonderful mission.

Just click on the following link when you buy Dove products. Remember, every contribution counts!

https://secure.dove.us/tyfmad/upc_donation.aspx?SessionUID=52608365-eca2-4f8a-b5f9-977bf1312d9b

Read Jess’s column, search video workshops, ask questions, and get involved by surfing the Dove Channel on MSN!

The Dove Self-Esteem Fund (DSEF) was established as an agent of change to inspire and educate girls and young women about a wider definition of beauty. The DSEF is committed to help girls build positive self-esteem and a healthy body image, with a goal of reaching 5 million girls globally by 2010. The DSEF has already reached 2 million young women. Our definition of “reaching” a girl is when she has gone through an educational program that lasts at least an hour of her life.

The DSEF is part of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, a global effort designed to widen today’s stereotypical view of beauty. The Fund is a global project, which consists of a network of local and country initiatives linked in strategy and direction by a global steering group. In each country, the DSEF supports a specific charitable organization to help foster self-esteem.

Learn more at http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/