The Story of 3P
Consulting Group
by
Tierany Griffin-Purdie
This no-nonsense attitude is just one of the many principles resting at the core of the 3P mission. Survivors of drug abuse, molestation, and low self-esteem, the essence of their testimonies are weaved throughout the culture of the company by encouraging camaraderie and empowerment amongst the talent. “The beauty of our group is that we recognize that even though our stories are very different, we’re still connected,” Mikel shared. “As a curvy woman, I remember shopping for jeans in a big box store for straight-sized women and being embarrassed when I was told that they didn’t carry my size. This type of experience allows me to relate to the girl who’s been told that she’s too big, too dark, or too short to walk a runway or get a T.V. role. The 3P message is that ‘We are one’ and we live that every single day.”
With a diverse roster of some of the most notable names in the plus industry, 3P is creating a culture of their own. From castings on nationally syndicated shows to premiere events such as Essence of Curves, 3P is bringing curves to the mainstream and they’re doing it on their own terms. Essence of Curves is a celebration that’s designed to redefine standards and encourage brands to be more responsive to plus models in mainstream spaces. This one-day event will introduce over 100 plus men and women to the runway in New Orleans during Essence Festival Weekend!
Another component to this event will be a panel featuring curvy and plus women leaders, business owners, and tastemakers who've dominated the market by blazing trails in their respective industries. Publicists, bloggers, fashion representatives, selected VIPs, socialites, and corporate sponsors are welcome to enjoy this event.
Although EOC is not affiliated with Essence or Essence Festival Weekend, 3P doesn’t count it as a small feat to have plus bodies in the same city, on the same weekend, as one of the largest black music festivals in history. This event is one of the many examples of how Tree, Velvet, and Mikel are living out their dreams. Velvet shares “We’ve all been through something that was meant to destroy us. Instead, it gave us the drive and optimism to work harder than ever. Our goal is to create winning opportunities that teach others to do the same. How? By meeting them where they are and taking them where they want to go.”
And they are doing just that.