Meet the plus-size mum, 28, using social media to transform the way women view their bodies

Plus-size curve model and mum Shani Chantel has encouraged other women to channel their natural confidence rather than consider it as something that has to be sought or achieved. Australian plus-size curve model and mum, Shani Chantel, has devoted her Instagram page to discuss topics relating to womanhood, motherhood, body positivity and how to boost confidence levels Shani, 28 and from Victoria, told FEMAIL her online 'girl code' community gives her the opportunity to create a discussion with other women and transform the way they view their bodies Phrases women need to remove from their vocabulary to improve confidence 1. When discussing ways to boost self-confidence, Shani said after realising confidence is an emotion unlike any other, rather than something you 'find', her perspective about her body changed for the better 'I don't wakeup feeling confident, but I do take time to sit down and remind myself everyday that I choose to accept my body, because without it I'm nothing,' Shani said When asked about her perspective and philosophy on body positivity, Shani said everything changed after giving birth to her daughter at the age of 25. And now with her young three-year-old daughter in the world, Shani said it's her responsibility to act as good role model and ensure her child grows up to respect and love her own body. Now with her young three-year-old daughter in the world, Shani said it's her responsibility to act as good role model and ensure her child grows up to respect and love her own body 'Unlearn the type of thinking that is keeping you prisoner from your own insecurities,' Shani said The underlying correlation between both self-confidence and body positivity circles back to the way an individual chooses to see themselves and the mentality controlling it.