イスクラ・ローレンスのインスタグラム(iskra) - 3月9日 00時06分
20years ago when I was only 6years old I had my first experience at public speaking in front of my church at a guiding event. 20years on I used that experience and achieved my dream of doing a TEDx talk.
(Full interview at www.wagggs.org )
When I started modelling, I was told I was too 'big' to be a 'normal' model, and then too small to be a 'plus-sized' model. These set-backs made me question myself and my body. I overcame these barriers by starting to accept the body I have and love it for what it does for me. I became me, rather than what other people wanted me to be.
I believe #EveryBODYisBeautiful I’m committed to improving the healthy body image of women in the media, and I have been honoured to have some of my unretouched images included in global campaigns. This issue is close to my heart and I want girls and young women across the world to feel comfortable with who they are. One of the best things about my job now is meeting people who say my work has helped them feel more confident and happy.
Many of my actions and beliefs can be attributed to what I learnt as a Girl Guide. I learnt how to work in a team, how to work towards objectives and how to lead. I was a Rainbow and then a Brownie.
As a model and self-care advocate, I want to continue to share the values I learnt when Guiding with everyone I meet. As a Rainbow, I remember giving a speech in a packed church at a very young age – it was the first time I’d ever spoken out publicly. Now, I do a lot of public speaking at universities across the USA, speaking with students about Self-Care (bodyposi and mental health). Just recently, I gave my first TED talk.
Growing up as a young woman today is definitely different, especially with the added pressure of social media, but my advice to girls would be: count your blessings, be grateful to friends and family, grab the opportunities Guiding gives you to grow, make great friends, and remember you are a one of a kind gift from God. Part of our pledge was 'be kind and helpful' simple but I still believe, and practice it today!
#BeBoldForChange #GirlGuides #InternationalWomensday #GirlScouts #daywithoutawoman
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