joy diaries

If you don’t know Lauren Chan by name, chances are you’ve seen her face. The Canadian model, editor, advocate, and founder of plus-sized clothing brand Henning, is everywhere. In 2023, she made history as the first queer rookie to grace the pages of Sports Illustrated, penning an intimate coming out essay . And earlier this year, Chan became the magazine’s first solo lesbian cover model . She is also a vocal advocate for size-inclusivity, LGBTQ+ voices, and AAPI representation.

In this instalment of the series “Joy Diaries,” Chan shares why her pet dog reminds her to slow down and enjoy life as she works to breaking barriers.

For me, joy is a dog: my eight-year-old rescue mutt, Pepper. Being outside, making new friends, walking with my wife (director Hayley Kosan

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