We recently chatted to influencer, writer and body positivity activist Siphokazi Veti during a shoot for a campaign she’s currently working on and will be announced soon. We got to know her a bit more, what she stands for and what she’s been through.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you represent?
My name is Siphokazi Veti; I’m a writer and a body positivity activist. I want to remind everyone that all bodies are important, especially plus size bodies. We are valid just as much as everybody else in the world and we should be noticed.
My writing is about self-love and body positivity – I really want to affirm and get people to love themselves for who they truly are and not shy away from what society keeps on saying by being firm. We are all valid.
Where can we find your writing?
My writing is all over my social media, mostly twitter and Instagram. I have a book coming out soon.
It’s a collection of all my writings. It’s a book about me, my journey and affirming my role in this world.
Have you always been this bold and positive person that you are?
I grew up very insecure but I found my love on stage, since then I realised I’m just as valid as anybody else and I shouldn’t shy away from who I am. I do this for the younger me, my younger sister, my mom and everybody out there.
So what is it that really made you have a more positive outlook on life?
When my older sister passed I realised that my voice is important and I needed to say something. Her presence in this world taught me that I shouldn’t keep quiet about what was inside of me. I felt it was really important to stand up for myself, especially when no one couldn’t. I realised that I’m the only one who could tell my story.
How do you plan on spending your festive season?
I’ll be spending my time with family and friends, being in tune with who I am!
