We are lucky to live in a world made up of so many different kinds of people and I am confident in the direction we are going.

Embracing uniqueness and showcasing the beauty of our differences is what I am all about so the fact that my words and image can impact positive change is a perk of this job I never expected I would have.

I got most of my confidence by having a mother who never said "I don't like this or this." It was just, "You've got to love what you have because it is the only body that has been given." I know that is where a lot of my confidence came from.

I felt free, once I realized i was never going to fit the narrow mold that society wanted me to fit in.

I think the simpler the better.

I've learned a lot about fashion through modeling, but you know what they say, mother knows best. She used to tell me, "Your shoes, bags and belt better match before you walk out the door." I love her, but I don't necessarily agree with that advice anymore!

The sense of pride I take away from doing something I know will be inspire women to feel confident about their bodies.