PS: How are you using your own platform to continue the conversation about representation and diversity in the industry?
TW: I feel that as a Black person, and more specifically as a Black model, we always have to tiptoe around issues to avoid coming off as "aggressive" or "difficult to work with." I really found my voice after George Floyd's murder and I want to use my platforms to be more vocal about things that matter to me. I see my father in George Floyd and my mother in Sandra Bland. Fighting against social injustices is personal to me. And I also want to highlight the importance of taking care of your mental health. I suffered through depression as a teenager and was once suicidal. So I always try to share with my followers that it's okay to feel, cry, and take time for yourself. Self-love is the best love.
