People I looked up to a lot were, you know, Oprah because she had a rough childhood but overcame so many obstacles and broke barriers to become who she is. It was really eye opening to me: just because I had a rough childhood doesn’t mean that I can’t make something of myself. Halima Aden Read Quote
To be honest, before I joined the industry, I knew very little about the fashion world, and I hardly knew any name brands. Probably because the price tags were a little too high, and home girl needed to work. Halima Aden Read Quote
What I have learned is that designers are willing to tell the world that they are here to empower women from all different backgrounds and different walks of life. Halima Aden Read Quote
I love speaking at schools. That’s always my favorite because I wish I’d had someone who was like me come speak at my school. Halima Aden Read Quote
I think to be Miss U.S.A., first of all, you need to represent everybody, all of us here. Halima Aden Read Quote
I made a lot of mistakes growing up, trying so hard to fit in. I got so lost trying to please everybody. Halima Aden Read Quote
I used to be so self-conscious about my braces that people thought I was shy – I just never talked. It took me a long time to realize, whatever, it’s not like I’ll have them forever, so I might as well enjoy it while I do! Halima Aden Read Quote
I think it’s important to be diverse, and I hope we continue to see that as a trend in the fashion industry. Halima Aden Read Quote
