Ashley Graham: How AI, Plastic Surgery, and GLP-1s Are Changing Beauty Standards
Pretty Tough with Maria SharapovaShow Notes
This week on the show, model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham joins Maria for a conversation about confidence, body image, ambition, and self-worth. Ashley opens up about navigating criticism in the fashion industry and impossible standards placed on women — especially in industries built around image.
Together, Maria and Ashley talk about perfectionism, motherhood, changing bodies, identity, resilience, and how to spot a good business opportunity. It all adds up to an inspiring conversation around how to live unapologetically.
All that and more on this episode of Pretty Tough.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:45 Being Unapologetic: Identity & Career Longevity
00:03:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a CEO
00:04:45 Early Scrutiny: Dealing with Body Standards from Age 12 00:06:20 The Defining Moment: How Her Mother’s Advice Saved Her Career
00:07:45 The Evolution of the Body: Life After Three Kids
00:10:00 The "Banned" Lane Bryant Ad & Dealing with Public Scrutiny 00:12:35 Handling Negative Comments & Mental Toughness
00:15:15 The Historic 2016 Sports Illustrated Cover
00:18:00 The Power of the Platform: Changing Lives Through Authenticity 00:20:00 Tony Robbins & The Importance of Celebrating Wins
00:21:40 Impact of GLP-1s & Modern Body Image Trends
00:24:00 The Future of Modeling & AI
00:26:00 Postpartum Realities & Balancing Motherhood
00:28:15 Managing Mental Drainage: Routines, Boundaries, & Parenting 00:31:00 Broadway Debut: Making It Happen Through Grit
00:34:00 Debunking the Myth of "Overnight Success"
00:36:00 From Model to Founder: Building Her Wine Company, Luce 00:43:00 Strategic Planning & The Value of Intergenerational Friendships 00:44:45 Pretty Tough Q&A: Unlearning Hard Habits & Finding Power
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