What if the impossible is just waiting for the right guide?

At The Gorgeous Agency, we've spent years doing what others said couldn't be done — from climbing Kilimanjaro (three times) as a plus-size adventurer to helping brands authentically connect with the most underserved market in the world.

If you’re here to Move Mountains, you’re in the right place.

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The Gorgeous Agency specializes in two transformative services: plus-size market consulting for brands seeking authentic growth, and keynote speaking that inspires teams to overcome impossible challenges.

Our Two Paths:

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Inspire Your Team to Move Mountains

From climbing Kilimanjaro at 300 lbs to transforming organizational culture, Kara Richardson Whitely delivers keynotes and workshops that prove the impossible is possible — and give your team the tools to do it.

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Partner with Plus-Size Market Experts

Most brands are fighting over 33% of the market while ignoring the 67% of Americans in larger bodies. We help you forge authentic connections with this $40 billion market through strategy grounded in lived experience, data, and deep cultural understanding, so you can:

Increase profits
Improve talent attraction & retention
Gain a fiercely loyal fan base

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What Clients Are Saying

Working alongside The Gorgeous Agency was a complete joy and supported our desire to truly position Peloton for anyone, anytime, anywhere. We gained practical steps as well as awareness of the significance of body diversity.
CEO Kara Richardson Whitely’s authority in this domain, grounded in both lived experience and expertise in body inclusion and weight stigma, is unparalleled.
Ben Boyd
Peloton Interactive, SVP Global Communications
Kara touched on a topic of inclusivity that so many have not even considered. She was insightful, educational, honest, and authentic.
She had the entire room of leaders captive during her keynote and gave every attendee something to think about and take back to their teams, no matter what department they lead. Kara is so wonderful to work with from start to end.

Hannah DeMaio
Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, VP Brand Strategy
Following our working session, the entire team was newly equipped with awareness, confidence, and the tools to authentically connect with folks and ensure they feel seen, appreciated and welcome.
Kara’s humility, humor, and tenacity in addressing weight stigma and body inclusivity turned what can be a challenging topic into an easy-to-embrace journey that fosters growth on both individual and organizational levels.
Partnering with The Gorgeous Agency is where authenticity meets actionability in the urgent call for body inclusivity and combatting weight stigma.
Ben Boyd
Peloton Interactive, SVP Global Communications
We had the pleasure of having Kara as our keynote speaker for Nuveen’s Women’s History Month event, which far surpassed anything we could have imagined – over 500 employees and clients participated in her moving story.
She inspired us all and set an example of someone who was able to overcome challenges that seem insurmountable. It was such a gift to have her participate.
Melinda Young
Nuveen, Enterprise Marketing Program Manager
Kara's presentation at our Women in Retail: On the Road event in New York City in October was a highlight of the event. Kara's content about the plus-size market and her experience as a plus-size adventurer, influencer and CEO of The Gorgeous Agency was relevant, actionable, and timely. In addition, she delivered it in a fun, fresh, and authentic style that kept the audience engaged and entertained. We loved working with Kara and hope to work with her again!
Melissa Campanelli
Women in Retail Leadership Circle, Co-Founder and Content Director