For over two decades, the fashion industry has been both a classroom and a catalyst for one model’s evolving relationship with her own body. Now, starring in a new lingerie campaign, she reflects on the hard-won confidence that defines her career and her message to women everywhere.
The recent photoshoot, she says, was an empowering experience, shot in an atmosphere that felt like a celebration of self. Being selected to front the campaign was described as an honor, a chance to showcase beauty in a vulnerable and freeing way.
This self-assurance, however, was not an innate gift but a skill honed over time. She openly acknowledges that confidence wavers, admitting there are days when the reflection in the mirror doesn’t bring joy. The body changes, she notes, and that’s okay. The goal isn’t perpetual perfection but adaptation—ensuring the soul feels good and welcoming each new day with grace.
Her philosophy centers on a powerful cycle of representation and reception. By willingly presenting her body in a vulnerable light, she aims to help others feel more comfortable in their own skin. This act, in turn, reinforces her own confidence. It’s a shared journey, she emphasizes, a continuous practice of loving, nurturing, and celebrating the bodies we live in—work that is always worthwhile.
Her path began early, signing her first contract as a teenager. The industry itself became the training ground for her inner and outer confidence. She learned quickly about the power of an image, realizing it could transcend the personal if approached with honesty and freedom. A driving force was a desire for future generations to have a different experience—to grow up loving what they see, free from the pressure of fad diets, and feeling empowered by their potential, not a clothing size. Finding confidence became urgent, a necessary step to make an impact.
For anyone hesitant to embrace lingerie, her advice is to shift the focus inward. The key, she suggests, is to stop asking why you would wear it, and instead challenge why you wouldn’t feel beautiful in it. Wear it for yourself first, she advises. Admire the person in the mirror. When you wear something you love and look at someone you admire—yourself—the experience transforms into something new and exciting.
Despite her success, one industry shortcoming remains a point of frustration. While she has been a prominent figure in marketing and storytelling for curvy women, she notes that the retail reality often falls short. The lack of readily available, stylish options in a full range of sizes means that the joy of shopping can still be replaced with dread. The label matters less, she asserts; the consistent request is simply for more fashion accessibility.
Her closing thoughts blend timeless wisdom with a personal mantra. She echoes the call to embrace one’s unique self, reminding everyone that authenticity is the only role not already taken. Her final message is a simple, joyful encouragement to celebrate the journey.
