Nicole Lemke

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Nicole Lemke

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• body acceptance, mental health, & intimacy
• a dash of mom

07/08/2024

when i say confidence means freedom, this is it.

freedom to run around the beach with your bestie not caring what anyone thinks.

freedom to wear a crop top, or a mini skirt, or a bathing suit, or shorts for the first time.

freedom to dance like no one’s watching.

freedom to show up fully.

freedom from a tornado of thoughts.

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07/04/2024

I look back at my younger self who was so embarrassed someone might see her walking into a Penningtons.

I held so much shame around my size and existence.

I missed out on so much because I was worried about how I looked.

My heart hurts for so many other girls and women in the same boat, even today. I desperately wanted to hug the lady I ran into at my local PENN. store last week who was trying to hide her “big arms”.

I just want to embrace little Nicole & shove these photos in her face (in the most loving way). 🫶

I think I’m rambling now, toodles ✌️

05/29/2024

loading: masters of nursing era. 🩺

found out today i’m starting my masters part-time in september!

05/24/2024

TWO WEEKS from today you could be sitting on this beach with us. 🏖️

and I have the best weekend in store for you.

We have all kinds of fun activities planned but there’s time for rest, too!

Comment LET’S GO GIRLS for more info!

05/14/2024

Let’s spend a weekend together! ❤️

There’s a few spots left for Head for the Dunes June 7-9!

This is our first “retreat” and we can’t wait to welcome you. We have sooooo many amazing things planned.

Send me a message for more information 🥰

Participating Local Businesses:

04/29/2024

be a little silly. 🤍

a few outtakes from my looks!

08/26/2023

Got to celebrate store number THREE with .ptbo today 💖🍭

So proud of these ladies. It has been such a joy watching Lisa grow this business from the ground up and getting to support her along the way. 🥺

So much love for Lisa, Tracy, and the store teams 💖

07/07/2023

I don’t know how to put the events of yesterday into words. I feel like I can’t adequately express how much it meant to me.

I haven’t been taking time for me lately and it shows. I’ve slipped back into having negative thoughts about myself on a regular basis and was really feeling like a fraud on this platform.

The tears shed as a community when spoke her own struggles with her body said it all. We’ve all been there.

We’ve all said no to something we wanted to do because we were ashamed of something about ourselves.

We’ve all cringed at the idea of seeing an old friend because our bodies had changed.

We’ve all avoided the touch of a loved one in fear they might notice that extra padding.

The atmosphere yesterday was unprecedented. I didn’t think about my body. It felt safe knowing no one there was going to treat me differently based on my size.

I felt freedom like I’ve never felt freedom before.

THANK YOU 🤍

01/03/2023

It was a year of high highs and low lows.

In full transparency—I’ve spent the last little while feeling pretty bad about myself and haven’t been on here much.

An imposter in my own space.

…but although there have been my fair share of hard moments, 2022 had some incredible highlights that I need to be proud of.

I made new friends.

I started therapy.

I was published in a magazine.

I was featured on a huge ass poster in a window downtown PTBO.

I hit 10K on here and 20K on the other app.

I got diagnosed with ADHD.

I became a image coach and got to help others on their own body healing journeys.

I accepted a new position.

I MODELLED.

We started our adventure in adding 2000 sq ft onto our tiny 576 sq ft house.

We went on our first sponsored getaway.

I got to watch my babies grow and do incredible things like make real friends, play sports, navigate transitions, dance, and go on adventures.

I consulted for a huge company in fashion.

I worked with incredible companies, many of whom are close friends now.

My first baby started school.

My last baby started daycare.

…and although I feel like an imposter, deep down I know I deserve to be here. I hope this serves as a reminder to normalize that there’s always lows in the journey and that not everything on IG is as it seems. I am so thankful for everyone who has been a part of this journey. ❤️

10/15/2022

I carry your heart with me—simple, yet powerful words.

I am 1 in 4.

I lost my first baby on August 23, 2017.

Their heart didn’t beat for long, but I still carry it with me.

This beautiful print collection from .ca was designed in collaboration with my friend to honour and give back to families going through loss.

The cards are blank inside and can be used to send either messages of celebration or messages of support.

All proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network at .

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10/07/2022

[TW: miscarriage] 08.23.2017. 🤍

Dear Baby,

No one sees it from the outside—but you’re the one that made me a mom, though our journey together was only nine weeks long.

I wish I had’ve given you a name, because just calling you “baby” doesn’t feel right—but it also feels too late to choose one now. It’s been five years and I still remember the names we had chosen for you.

You were going to have a Dr. Seuss nursery with truffula trees and a fox in socks where you’d sleep in the bassinet I bought before our time was up.

Sometimes I get to see you in my dreams, but it’s never for long enough. You’re usually a little girl and I always know just who you are.

I get nervous that it’ll forget you or that your memory will fade, but a mom doesn’t forget.

I didn’t know it at the time, but now I know you sent me down a path of finding myself. I often talk about you as my miscarriage, but you’re so much more than that.

So while I used to say that a part of my heart died when yours stopped beating, in reality you helped my heart grow.

You still help me help others heal and for that I am forever thankful.

❤️ Mom

08/17/2022

One of our best memories to come out of this summer. 🤍

If you’re looking for an end-of-summer family getaway, has some availability starting August 19!

Ray’s feels like home from the moment you pull in the driveway. Alexia and Nic are the absolute best hosts.

Whether you want to relax or travel around, there’s always something to do in The County.

08/09/2022

What happened when the shark got famous?

It became a starfish ⭐️🦈.

We had so much fun today in Toronto, ON!

Check out the link in my bio to get your tickets in advance!

08/01/2022

allowed me to see the city I call home in a new light. 🤍

This 15-person bike allows you to grab your favourite group of humans (or meet some new friends) and tour around our beautiful downtown.

We got to check out incredible businesses like , , , and .

There is such an amazing energy on the bike met with a passion of keeping the downtown alive with delicious drinks and live music.

Photos by the lovely .

Ride hosted by ❤️❤️❤️

07/28/2022

Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!!

Over the course of four weeks, we will practice some skills that will be beneficial for your child come September. There will be stories, fun with rhymes, practicing names, playing with ABCs and 123s, practice with scissors, practicing with lunch bags and containers and most importantly, this will help your child become excited about going to school!

August 4-25th at 10:30am
Outside, weather permitting
Taught by educator Michelle

https://lavenderandplay.ca/collections/programs/products/lets-get-ready-for-kindergarten

07/28/2022

This weekend a woman came up to me to tell me I was beautiful.

The same woman told me her teenage daughter had pointed me out and that we should all be celebrating our curves like I was on the dock.

….and moments like that make this work all worth it. ❤️

07/25/2022

Just got back from a little couple’s vacay in Prince Edward County 🥰.

We are so grateful for Alexia and Nic at Ray’s for hosting us and are excited that you will get a chance to win a couple’s getaway too! Make sure to come check out my mini travel vlog tomorrow for more details!

07/13/2022

Let’s take a dip 💦.

Suit:

07/12/2022

I started this platform to talk about our miscarriage.

In a quick summary of my story—infertility and loss sent me straight to rock bottom with my body image and self worth.

Since then this platform has become my way of documenting my path to falling in love with myself.

Thank you for coming along for the ride. ❤️

PS: I have a new code for you! Use code _NICOLELEMKE_10 to save 10% off your order.

07/06/2022

✨ ✨ Feeling confident and ready for a summer date by the lake in these dresses.

No longer letting my body image hold me back from wearing the clothes I love or spending time with the people I love.

I love how versatile both of these dresses are with their quality fabrics and beautiful details—I kept it casual, but both could be dressed up with some heels and jewelry.

Use code NICOLELEMKE25 to save on your order or use the 📎 in my bio.

07/05/2022

On I am going to wear this suit unapologetically.

I am going to SLAY in it.

I am going to give beach goddess vibes.

I am going to be proud in it.

For all the times I couldn’t.

For all the times I wouldn’t.

For all the times I felt ashamed.

For all the memories missed or left tarnished because of my body image.

So throw on a bikini today because you’re worth it. 💋

07/01/2022

My body has carried me.

My body has carried my kids.

My body has loved, grieved, and held.

My body is powerful.

My body has been through massive changes.

My body supported me even when I hated it, starved it, and punished it.

My body is a Mom Bod and I am proud of it.

Honoured to be part of The Mom Bod Project with , , . Go check out the vendor festival July 2 from 11-2 and admire all the beautiful mothers displayed. ❤️

06/30/2022

You deserve it.

You need it.

You’re WORTH it.

💖💖💖

Use code NICOLELEMKE15 to save

06/28/2022

“My Name is Jane”

A collection of stories from humans who have accessed abortion care that will be narrated by Nicole Lemke | Body Image & Confidence Creator] and on .

We are using this initiative as a way to spread awareness of the importance of choice and will be using our platforms to share a list of resources, abortion aids, and funds in conjunction with the episode.

Open to anyone who has had an abortion or is considering one regardless of gender. We want to hear your story. We want to give you a platform to share your voice.

Story submissions to be on the podcast must be completed by July 4th at 11:59 PM EST. The episode will air within a few weeks. Submissions may be made via e-mail ([email protected]), DM Nicole Lemke | Body Image & Confidence Creator], or the anonymous link https://form.jotform.com/221775068324054

No names will be recorded, but please only share if you feel safe in doing so.

Please Share. 🖤

06/27/2022

Hey, I’m Nicole and this is your morning pep talk. ✨

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bodysuit: —use code _nicolelemke_10off to save on your order!

06/22/2022

This here. This is my why.

Last week I asked you what I have influenced you to do—expecting to hear about some shopping sprees.

These are a handful of the responses. 🥺

This is why I show up vulnerably—both physically and emotionally. I shown parts of me to help others heal parts of them.

These answers made me tear up. I don’t always know the impact I’ve had…but these responses right here make all this work absolutely worth it. ❤️

So thank you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting me.

06/18/2022

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06/16/2022

✨ Experimenting with style can feel incredibly difficult when you struggle with body image—one piece of advice I always offer up is to take your comfort items and dress them up. This outfit is IT.

The soft dress is flowy and feels comfortable on the skin while the long chiffon (and lightweight) cover up brings the energy.

This outfit can take you from poolside to a fun night out if you switch up the flip flops for some cute wedges and add some jewelry!

I’m wearing both of these items in a size 2X and would say that they fit true to size.

Use code NICOLELEMKE25 to save on your order or use the 📎 in my bio.

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06/10/2022

bringing main character energy today. ✨

celebrating that once upon a time this photo would’ve been deleted from my camera roll.

celebrating the freedom that comes with the choice to show up for myself.

celebrating 10K on the other app.

because that’s what a main character would do. 🔥

05/30/2022

[ ] ✨ Fill in the blank: “My body is worthy of celebrating because ____.” ✨

My body is worthy of celebrating because it is feminine.

My body is worthy of celebrating because it is powerful.

My body is worthy of celebrating because it is sensual.

My body is worthy of celebrating because it is covered in marks that tell a story.

My body is worthy of celebrating because it is soft, curvy, and round.

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Check out new Déesse Bo***ir line for pieces that feature feminine and romantic details with quality fit and fabrics in sizes X-5X. Stay tuned for another look later this week 👀.

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