Big Girls Don't Cry!

Chamein Canton has many achievements to be proud of. A single mother of two, WindRiver Publishing, Inc. 8 of 8 Down that Aisle in Style! Talented sons (both are college-bound musicians, and they performed at Carnegie Hall), she successfully lives with multiple sclerosis and has overcome cancer. Her disabilities have not diminished her enthusiasm for running her own business, and she often writes about her experiences. She is the published author of numerous humorous short stories and is the author of Not His Type, Ms. Doesn't Stand for Multiple Sclerosis, and You're Getting Married. She currently writes two regular on-line columns for Elegant Plus Models and Venus Divas. "As a longtime big girl," Chamein says, "I am well acquainted with the challenges plus size women face in fashion. And as someone living with disabilities since 1996, I've learned how to navigate my way through a world that's not always disability friendly. But I stay positive and keep my head up for my family, my friends, and myself. Remember there's only one thing that beats a failure and that's a try."