Hi, I'm Vinny the human behind Fierce Fatty and Weight Inclusive Consulting.

Vinny Welsby (they/them) is a fat activist, diversity, equity and inclusion leader and founder of Fierce Fatty and Weight Inclusive Consulting. They have been a leading voice in dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture for over a decade, a TEDx speaker, a podcast host, and a current master's student in psychotherapy. Vinny is trans-non-binary and is dedicated to shifting how society views fat and queer bodies through education and compassion.

When Vinny isn’t talking about DEI stuff, they love snuggling with their dog, cross-stitching swear words and singing in a pop choir.

Follow Vinny on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn or get their free resource How to Make Your Workplace Size Inclusive or The Body Image Recovery Handbook.

Featured in and worked with:

Featured in:

• BBC

• TEDx

• The Huffington Post

• Psychology Today

• BBC Food

• Food Psych

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• Bustle

• Interac.ca

• Fearless Rebelle Radio

• HelloGiggles

• Vancouver Real

• FabUplus Magazine

• And more!

• BOOK: Body Happy Kids, How to Help Children and Teens Love the Skin They’re In by Molly Forbes

• BOOK: Intuitive Eating for Every Day, 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating by Evelyn Tribole

• BOOK: Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison

I help people and organizations unlearn anti-fat bias through education, compassion, and joy.

For individuals:

My work is about helping people let go of body shame, stop putting their lives on hold, and build a life that isn't defined by body size. Whether it's wearing the damn bikini (or whatever else your heart desires), taking up space, or simply feeling more at home in your body, you deserve to live without shame. Together, we can say goodbye to diets for good and challenge the beliefs we've been taught about our bodies. Check out my resources page for free guides and webinars or head on over to Instagram for helpful posts. I also offer paid training throughout the year, plus twice a month I host a group call on the Sharewell platform. You’re able to get 3 free sessions when you click this link!

For organizations

I help create size-inclusive workplaces through evidence-based training, consulting, and policy development with Weight Inclusive Consulting. From tackling weight stigma and anti-fat bias to building more equitable workplace cultures, I work with employers to ensure people of all body sizes can belong, thrive, and succeed at work. My approach is to avoid shaming or blaming people and instead lead with compassion and a lot of fun! Talking about size inclusion should be empowering for all, no matter their body size. Send me an email if you’d like to book a meeting to chat about how we can collaborate together. I also train on and speak about other aspects of my lived experience including 2SLGBTQIA+ or queer topics, neurodiversity, disability and more.

Professional background:

• 12+ years running Fierce Fatty & Weight Inclusive Consulting (since 2014)

• 9 years in Corporate Recruitment and HR

• Adjunct Professor UBC Sauder School of Business, MBA programme

• Senior DEI Consultant working with companies globally

• Masters of Counselling (Psychotherapy) graduation expected 2028.

My Story

I'm a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, podcast host, and internationally recognized anti-fat bias educator. My podcast, the Fierce Fatty Podcast, has been downloaded more than 350,000 times, and through my writing, speaking, and social media, I reach hundreds of thousands of people every year with practical, research-informed content on body image, anti-fat bias, diet culture, and size inclusion. If you've found me on Instagram, you'll know I'm passionate about making complex topics accessible, compassionate, and actionable (and trying to laugh whilst doing so!).

My own journey has been far from easy. I went from experiencing homelessness as a youth and surviving physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, with self-esteem that was painfully low, to becoming the confident fat activist, educator, and founder of Fierce Fatty and Weight Inclusive Consulting that you see today.

I am queer, non-binary, fat, white, neurodivergent (AuDHD), disabled, British/Irish and now a citizen of Canada living in Vancouver, BC. I work with people across the globe.

Why not check out the resources I have available or perhaps come visit me over at Instagram?

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