Carly McLeod is a body positive activist born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She shares her unapologetic “fat grrrl” experience through writing and storytelling, served with a hefty dose of humour. Carly is developing a workshop to help others get over the fear of loving themselves.

‘Excuses’ is on Sunday, April 10th, at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, as the finale to gritLit, Hamilton’s readers and writers festival. Doors open at 7pm and donations are welcome.