I made a lot of mistakes growing up, trying so hard to fit in. I got so lost trying to please everybody. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
A lot of people had a misconception that I would be the perfect poster child for Islam. So I got a lot of Instagram… — Halima Aden Copy Share
A lot of people will look at you and will fail to see your beauty because you're covered up and they're not used to… — Halima Aden Copy Share
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 Copy Share
I love Somali foods like canjeero, a pancakelike bread; same for pizza, burgers, and sushi. — Halima Aden Copy Share
Moving to the U.S. was an adjustment. I noticed that the kids played in groups. Back in Kakuma, everyone played together. — Halima Aden Copy Share
I feel bad for my little cousins who don't see themselves being represented, or the little girls in my community who won't have a… — Halima Aden Copy Share
When people put labels on us, it doesn't always enclose everything that we are. So even though I'm proud to be Somali, I'm proud… — Halima Aden Copy Share
If you think people are against you and that you're a target, things will start appearing that way. I just go about my day,… — Halima Aden Copy Share
If there's one message I want people to take away is never compromise being your authentic self. Even if that means making others uncomfortable. — Halima Aden Copy Share
Product-wise, I use a morning and night cleanser. I'm really not a brand person. — Halima Aden Copy Share
Back in high school, I didn't ever see a Muslim homecoming king or queen - there was never even anyone nominated. It just seemed… — Halima Aden Copy Share
Wearing modest clothing is a belief, and I'm not going to say that every Muslim woman is in my shoes, but the majority of… — Halima Aden Copy Share
I like shopping at retail places like JC Penney or Macy's, and maybe buying a top or a shirt, and then buying a skirt… — Halima Aden Copy Share
My favorite part of modeling is backstage. Every day you work with different people, and as much as people learn about my story, I… — Halima Aden Copy Share
