FYI, This Model Is About to Change the Entire Fashion Industry (in a Good Way!)

"Growing up I didn't think of [modeling] as being a possibility, and I was a little scared about throwing myself into it," Jillian told The Wall Street Journal. "When I was younger, I didn't see anyone out there like me doing this very thing." Now, she represents everybody out there who never dreamed that high-fashion modeling could be a reality.

Jillian churns out consistently fierce photos for top brands, never letting muscular dystrophy get in the way of her dream. By creating visibility for differently abled members of the fashion world, Mercado is opening the door for aspiring models of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.