I think knowing you're not alone is important. This generation is already better at standing up for themselves, saying, "No! You're not going to treat me like that. My standards are higher." But we can provide more education through stories. Just because someone who is older or with more authority says you have to do something, there's no reason you need to. One good thing is that there are new rules about how old you can be on set - more regulations. I think those are good.
I'll always remember the phrase of my husband: "Racism is never surprising, but it is always disappointing." Anytime I see it or I feel it, that quote comes back. This is something that has to be constantly talked about in order to be changed.
There's no such thing as being perfect, and that doesn't just mean the perfect body. I talk about my body, my relationship with food, men, and sleeping around to find love, my relationship with my family - trials and tribulations. I want people to know they're not alone. And this isn't just about people younger than 30. I have fans who are 30 or 40 telling me, This is exactly what I needed to hear.
If a plus-size woman is not represented in fashion or on TV, what the hell are we doing?
I feel like we have to have [plus size models] as soon as possible. We're the norm. We're the majority.
Love yourself. Be proud of who you are.
For me, I don't do nip or bush. I won't do it. And that's because I talk to numerous young women in high school and I talk to them about owning who they are, and not giving up their sexuality because they have to.
Some styles don't look good on bigger women.
The SI Swim cover was life changing, not just for myself but for women everywhere who've been told they can't do something because of their size. Body positivity is no longer a side conversation, it's mainstream.
I always say wear what makes you feel most confident, and confidence doesn't always come over night.
As a model, I'm used to having my body scrutinized, and I have a tough skin so I can shake it off. I know I'm the only person that gets to decide how my body should look.
It's really important that we stop body shaming people online and on social media. The rude comments under pictures, comparing women in "who looks better" posts - all that does is force us to judge each other. It only sets us back and women, now more than ever, need to empower each other.
Everyone wants to be an "expert" on social media and share their opinion behind the keyboard.
I was the first size 14 model to be featured in an ad in the magazine,I was the first size 14 model on the cover!
Basketball has taught me that no matter how unlikely something is, if you set a goal, and follow after that goal with all your heart, anything is possible.
Basketball really is a metaphor for life - the intangible skills I have learned on the court, have helped shape the person I am today.
Basketball, and the people I have met through the game have far and away had the largest impact on my life. Almost every positive role model I have ever had was a coach, mentor, or teammate.
Since I first started playing basketball, I have just loved it, and nothing has ever made me lose that love.
I hear that players tend to burn out of basketball, but I absolutely never had that experience myself. There were many times in my life where I got cut from a team I wanted to make, or didn't get playing time in high school, and even into college. But setbacks always inspired me to work harder, spend more time in the gym, play more, learn more, and watch more basketball.
College basketball was one of the hardest, most rewarding experiences of my life. Every single day on the court was a mental and physical challenge.
I actually love modeling clothing and showing women that clothing and style can help your confidence shine.
Some people might only recognize me half naked in my bikini and bra!
We're seeing more inclusivity in fashion when it comes to size, and we have to continue featuring more and more diversity.
There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size.
Growing up I didn't have curvy role models, mainly because I didn't see enough curvy women represented in major ads.
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