Health management is my passion, and I hope to further my career in that area in the future. — Philomena Kwao Career Copy Share Image
Fat is fat. This goes back to the word 'plus.' We describe things. We are humans, and we need to describe things. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I've inherited so much culture, beauty, and love, and I'm the perfect mix of Philomena. — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I grew up in the U.K. and now reside in the United States, and my family is from Ghana. — Philomena Kwao Family Copy Share Image
I think that we need to allow words to be words. If my self-esteem and my self-worth linger on words that are… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
It isn't hard to see how the lack of representation affects the self esteem of many women world wide. — Philomena Kwao Feminism Copy Share Image
My mother was born in Ghana, but she moved to the U.K. when my sisters and I were born. — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
We have spent so many years looking at images of another beauty ideal and so many years taking in magazine covers and… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
Women need to be empowered to shape their own livelihoods and become CEOs of their own lives. They must be allowed to… — Philomena Kwao Control Copy Share Image
I try my best to stay healthy by paying attention to the ingredients in foods and trying to make sure my food… — Philomena Kwao Attention Copy Share Image
'Sports Illustrated' has set the standard for what a swimsuit model should be. For a magazine that has that much influence to… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
Sometimes you never realise how much of an effect you're having on people until you're told, and the fan mail I receive… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
Growing up, I had body confidence issues, not really so much because of size but my skin color. I had trouble recognizing… — Philomena Kwao Beautiful Copy Share Image
My mom and my sisters have helped me to be comfortable with who I am. It's a process of loving yourself as… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I am from Ghana, and although Ghana is celebrated as a relatively peaceful country in a historically war-torn region, the issues of… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
While education is hugely important, the ways in which women are portrayed in their communities are equally important. Portraying women as victims… — Philomena Kwao Ability Copy Share Image
If I'm feeling really, really crappy, it sounds so cliche, but if I wake up extra early in the morning and do… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
My journey into modeling began completely by chance. I was in school finishing up my master's degree in health management and policy… — Philomena Kwao Chance Copy Share Image
I think the real problem is all the negative connotations people have with that term. They think, 'Oh my God! I don't… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I think, for so long, women of different sizes have been pigeonholed, and with every campaign, it's always an adaptation of making… — Philomena Kwao Fashion Copy Share Image
I think the fashion industry and the media industry in general have a responsibility to make sure that they celebrate the rich… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
Plus-sized women have been told for so long to cover up. Whether it's with a one-piece, a tankini, a bikini with a… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I believe I'm beautiful because I'm me. I also believe that if you can find beauty in everything, you can allow that… — Philomena Kwao Beautiful Copy Share Image
The #SwimSexy campaign is redefining standards of beauty, and I'm proud to be a part of it. My hope is that this… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
There's not many models in the U.S. that have my depth - like, really dark skin - that are also plus size.… — Philomena Kwao Color Copy Share Image
My goal is always to help other women with programs that help them live better lives, especially is areas where health care… — Philomena Kwao Goals Copy Share Image
War and armed conflict disproportionately affect women and can turn what is supposed to be a joyous and beautiful experience - childbirth… — Philomena Kwao Beautiful Copy Share Image
When I started, there was only one other girl that I could name that was even close to my shade. I didn't… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I've been lucky enough to do a few editorials in the U.K., but I've never even been on a casting for mainstream… — Philomena Kwao Copy Share Image
I try not to assign labels to myself. Sometimes I shop in the plus section, and sometimes I don't. I feel we… — Philomena Kwao Labels Copy Share Image
When I finally discovered the 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit issue, I browsed through archives and saw a picture of an incredibly stunning model,… — Philomena Kwao Archives Copy Share Image
Women of all ethnicities, complexions, and sizes want to be able to wear makeup and nice clothes. No one wants to go… — Philomena Kwao Clothes Copy Share Image
One misconception I think is wrong is that being a larger size means, somehow, that you're neglecting your body, or you don't… — Philomena Kwao Body Copy Share Image
Because of social media, it's bridged the gap between the advertisers and fashion and allowed people to find their group. It really… — Philomena Kwao Fashion Copy Share Image
