Empowering Women Through Inclusive Lingerie and Lavaliere : A Conversation with Shaw Lewis

In this episode of Humanitarian Heartbeat, host Nia Imani sits down with Shaw Lewis, the visionary owner of Expect Lace and Gild + Olive, two Manayunk-based boutiques dedicated to inclusivity and empowerment. Shaw shares her journey from a 15-year career in retail management and purchasing to launching Expect Lace in 2018, a lingerie store renowned for its commitment to body inclusivity, and personalized fittings. They discuss how Expect Lace provides a safe and welcoming space for women of all shapes and sizes — and how Gild + Olive — her elegant concept shop offering permanent jewelry, custom design, piercing, and fine-line tattooing, complements this mission