About The Fat Chick

Fat Chick Jeanette DePatie is well-rounded in every sense of the word. She has been singing, dancing, performing and generally acting silly since she was six years old. Ms. DePatie earned a Masters Degree in Opera Performance from Washington University. Upon graduation, Ms. DePatie learned two important lessons: 1) she likes to eat and 2) opera singing really doesn't pay very well. Ms. DePatie took advantage of the wild optimism of the nineties and helped found a computer comany. This computer company is currently doing very well and is the market leader in its segment.

In 1996, Ms. DePatie spun off a separate marketing company called Propellerhead. As CEO of Propellerhead, Inc., Ms. DePatie acquired many important clients including Southwestern Bell, Republic of Tea, NTT Electronics, Panasonic, and NAAFA.

In 2002, Jeanette heard the siren call of Hollywood and moved to Southern California. Since then, she has served as a content producer for TV, Cable, broadband, web, DVD and mobile platforms. Her parents are a little worried that her work with major Hollywood studios has made her "too big for her britches." The Fat Chick assures them, that since the dawn of spandex, her britches fit just fine, thank you VERY much.

Ms. DePatie has served as a spokeswoman for NAAFA (The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance). She has been interviewed many times on television, radio and in print by many important organizations including The New York Times and Extra.

Ms. DePatie currently holds certifications from the American Fitness Association of America for Aerobics Instruction and Personal Training. She has taught many aerobics classes at various fitness levels around her home in St. Louis, Missouri. Last year, Ms. DePatie took her fitness to a new level÷completing a half-marathon, sprint triathlon and eventually a full marathon in December.

Ms. DePatie credits many people, but NAAFA most of all for helping her embrace her inner and outer Fat Chick. Learn more about NAAFA at www.naafa.org.

Jeanette lives somewhere in sunny Southern California with her husband, Brian and her dog, Max.