The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.
Liya KebedeI don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong.
Liya KebedePresident Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.
Liya KebedeI never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.
Liya Kebede