Alysse Dalessandro is plus size fashion blogger, writer, social influencer, designer, professional speaker, and travel enthusiast. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a double-major in Journalism and Gender Studies, this Cleveland-based entrepreneur is best known as the owner/designer for body positive fashion brand Ready to Stare and its corresponding personal style blog, #StareStyle . As a journalist, her work reaches millions and can be found on Bustle, The Curvy Fashionista, Dose, The Lingerie Addict, On The Plus Side and more.