the paper bag chronicles
Fashion wellness isn’t just what you wear—it’s how you feel when you wear it
Can you rock a paper bag?
Our Story
what we do
Fashion wellness isn’t just what you wear—it’s how you feel when you wear it.
At The Paper Bag Chronicles, we believe in showing up fearlessly, unapologetically confident in ourselves, our choices, and our style. Our work is the literal personification of fashion wellness, rooted in confidence, individuality, and reclaiming style as a deeply personal—and undeniably powerful—expression.
The Paper Bag Chronicles is more than a fashion wellness brand—it’s a movement, disrupting the industry by weaving self-love and confidence into the very fabric of style. Founded by Braisha Owens Mount, the creator of kissed by BO this platform was born from over a decade of experience as a stylist and designer, recognizing the need to shift the narrative around how we feel in our clothes.
Through The Paper Bag Chronicles, we uncover the foundation of an outfit—not just fabric and design, but self-love, confidence, and fashion wellness. We’re here to inspire, educate, and challenge the norms, redefining personal style as a tool for empowerment.
We’ve taken a moment to revamp, refresh, and realign—and now, we’re back, stronger than ever. Welcome to the future of fashion wellness. Let’s disrupt together.
At The Paper Bag Chronicles, our mission is to empower women of all ages to embrace their authenticity, confidence, and self-worth through the transformative concept of fashion wellness. We believe that clothing is more than fabric—it is a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and empowerment. By reimagining the pre-clothing experience, we cultivate rituals that nurture self-love, body confidence, and emotional well-being, ensuring that every woman feels seen, valued, and beautiful in her own skin.
To carry out this mission, we offer fashion wellness programs that blend personal development with style mastery. Our Fashion Wellness Facilitator Certification Program trains professionals to lead transformative fashion wellness experiences, equipping them with the tools to empower others. The Style Mastery & Confidence Courses guide individuals through self-discovery, helping them define their personal style and embrace body positivity. For businesses, our Corporate Couture which is Style & Fashion Wellness Training that will enhance workplace confidence and self-expression, fostering a culture of empowerment and professional presence. Through these initiatives, The Paper Bag Chronicles challenges industry norms, fosters a strong sense of belonging, and creates a community where women can reclaim their power—one outfit at a time.
Our Missionborn in a fashion world that often prioritizes perfection over presence, the paper bag chronicles exists to disrupt the norm and to celebrate the beauty that already lives within women of every age, size, and shade.
fashion wellness (n):
/fashion + wellness/ holistic
The deliberate and mindful practice encompassing the mental and emotional processes undertaken prior to selecting and wearing clothes. This pre-clothing ritual involves cultivating a positive mindset, self-reflection, and intentionality in wardrobe choices. It is an artful fusion of self-expression and well-being, where individuals prioritize personal comfort, confidence, and a sense of individuality in the act of dressing. The concept acknowledges that feeling good is a holistic experience that commences before the physical act of putting on clothes, emphasizing the intrinsic link between fashion, positive psychology, and overall wellness.
our services
Keynote, Fashion Wellness, Workshops Facilitation, Moderation, Mistress of Ceremony, Virtual Lunch and learn, Corporate Couture, Fashion Wellness Coaching
speaking
educational programs
Integrate Fashion Wellness into educational curricula and youth development programs.
Align your brand with Fashion Wellness values and reach an engaged, empowered community.
brand partnerships
institutional partnerships
Bring Fashion Wellness to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
creative projects & Programing
Co-create content, events, and experiences that celebrate confidence and individuality.
self love package experience
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An intentional gathering centered around reflection, connection, and self-honor.
We explore the question:
“How much do you truly love yourself?”This can be an intimate brunch with your close friends or a larger group experience. Through guided conversations, mirror exercises, and affirmations, you’ll learn how to show up for yourself in everyday life — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
You will leave feeling seen, supported, and empowered.
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A guided personal-growth session designed to help you understand, practice, and maintain self-love in your daily life.
We cover:
• Owning your identity
• The Self-Love Equation
• Releasing self-criticism
• Creating healthy emotional boundaries
• Learning how to prioritize yourself without guiltThe workshop can stand alone or be paired with a photoshoot experience.
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This is not just a photoshoot.
This is a confidence activation.I become your hype person, creative director, stylist, and safe space all in one. We are tapping into loving who you are — exactly as you are — in front of the camera.
about the founder
braisha owens mount
Fashion Wellness Speaker | Personality
Braisha Owens-Mount, known as Bo, is the founder and creative director of Kissed by Bo,
a couture fashion house where style and self-care intersect. As a designer, stylist, creative entrepreneur, wife, and mother, she has built her brand on the belief that fashion is more
than appearance — it is identity, healing, and personal expression.
Through her work, Braisha pioneers the concept of fashion wellness, emphasizing that clothing alone cannot create confidence — it must first exist within. She teaches women
how personal style can support and reflect self-assurance rather than replace it. Her designs are shaped by her styling approach, understanding the female body and thoughtfully highlighting, enhancing, and balancing each woman’s natural features. Recognized for their hand-painted artistry and intentional storytelling, her pieces function not only as garments, but as wearable affirmations of individuality and empowerment.
Braisha is also the host of the Ask Me: Wife, Mom, Designer = God Podcast, where she leads honest conversations about motherhood, faith, creativity, personal growth, and the realities women face while balancing purpose and responsibility.
Through Haus of Bo and the social enterprise The Paper Bag Chronicles, she speaks on mental health, body image, self-worth, and holistic wellness — particularly within creative and professional environments. Her Corporate Couture and Fashion Wellness Initiative programs help women and organizations rethink professional presence, guiding participants to develop authentic confidence and personal style in the workplace.
Known for her candid, relatable, and transformative speaking style, Braisha connects storytelling, faith, and practical strategy to help audiences rediscover themselves beyond roles, expectations, and titles.
Her message is simple but powerful: confidence is not something you put on — it is something you uncover.
Braisha speaks to conferences, universities, corporations, women’s organizations, and creative communities on topics including identity, self-image, purpose, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the emotional power of personal style.
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