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I've inherited so much culture, beauty, and love, and I'm the perfect mix of Philomena.
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My hair is extremely dry and fragile, so moisture is key. I love black castor oil, shea butter, and lots of water.
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We are all beautiful.
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I hope to show people everywhere that you can be unapologetically you and still succeed. I also hope that by using more diverse models, brands can see that there is power in diversity, and not shy away from doing something new for fear of failure. The effects are bigger than just the fashion industry.
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I have a green juice every day because it makes me feel more awake; it makes my skin healthier.
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War and armed conflict disproportionately affect women and can turn what is supposed to be a joyous and beautiful experience - childbirth - into a horrific or even fatal one.
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I think that the plus-size industry has been great with size diversity, but it hasn't really been great for skin tone diversity.
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When I started, there was only one other girl that I could name that was even close to my shade. I didn't understand why there weren't more black plus-size models with darker skin tones. It feels like the final frontier of beauty is to be black, to be plus, to have natural hair.
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There is beauty everywhere. But if I had to narrow it down, I absolutely adore Beyonce. She's the ultimate icon for me. I also love Naomi CampbelI, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, Daria Werbowy, and Genevieve Nnaji.
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Health management is my passion, and I hope to further my career in that area in the future.
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No woman anywhere should be denied access to quality healthcare because of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
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By being present and being true, I believe that, in my own way, I am promoting diversity.
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My mother was born in Ghana, but she moved to the U.K. when my sisters and I were born.
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My mom and my sisters have helped me to be comfortable with who I am. It's a process of loving yourself as you are. I can say that it's been a journey. I see the changes little by little.
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I try and work out as much as I can because when you exercise, it releases endorphins and makes you feel really good. I also make sure I schedule time with my friends, family, and loved ones because I realize that, as well as your physical well-being, you have to look out for your mental well-being, too.
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For me, less is more. I don't often wear makeup, but when I do, a little concealer and some powder go a long way.
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I want to use my voice to better health care for pregnant women.
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In Ghana, most of the women I know do not identify as sexy, and the reason may be cultural. With imported beauty standards from the West, it seems that many African women feel they need to be fair and slim to be beautiful.
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My goal is always to help other women with programs that help them live better lives, especially is areas where health care is missing. Both of my parents are from Ghana, where there is a need for health care in the smaller villages.
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I think, for so long, women of different sizes have been pigeonholed, and with every campaign, it's always an adaptation of making fashion but for plus sizes. Sometimes it's in a little bit of a negative way, and plus is always a little bit slow to be fashion forward.
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New York City is one of the best cities in the world for walking: it's virtually impossible to get lost.
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The brands that choose to use me, my agency and social media have given me a face and a voice.
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The #SwimSexy campaign is redefining standards of beauty, and I'm proud to be a part of it. My hope is that this campaign connects with women and girls of all ages, body-types, races, and backgrounds.
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For me, diverse beauty is an affirmation of every single person in his or her own skin.
Philomena Kwao