I want to use my voice to better health care for pregnant women. — Philomena Kwao Care Copy Share Image
If you call me 'fat,' it doesn't bother me because I just don't care. — Philomena Kwao Because Copy Share Image
Women I've met in different countries have told me that seeing my face in magazines gives them the courage to love themselves. — Philomena Kwao Courage Copy Share Image
For me, less is more. I don't often wear makeup, but when I do, a little concealer and some powder go a… — Philomena Kwao Less is more Copy Share Image
I'm from Ghana, in West Africa, and all the women in Ghana absolutely love shea butter. We use it for everything, head… — Philomena Kwao Butter Copy Share Image
I have a green juice every day because it makes me feel more awake; it makes my skin healthier. — Philomena Kwao Day Copy Share Image
No woman anywhere should be denied access to quality healthcare because of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. — Philomena Kwao Ethnicity Copy Share Image
Much noise has been about size diversity but not enough about skin tone diversity. It's time for this to change. — Philomena Kwao Change Copy Share Image
Everyone needs to realize the responsibility they hold and realize where they can make a difference. — Philomena Kwao Make a difference Copy Share Image
You can't say you're inclusive when you only have one plus-size, hourglass white model. — Philomena Kwao Hourglass 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
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
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
When you model, you don't really have control over your image. It can be a good thing, it can be a bad… — Philomena Kwao Bad Copy Share Image
Women are hit especially hard in regions of ongoing conflict. Before, during, and after conflict, women bear the brunt of the consequences… — Philomena Kwao Conflict Copy Share Image
I hope to show people everywhere that you can be unapologetically you and still succeed. I also hope that by using more… — Philomena Kwao Diversity Copy Share Image
My best advice is to celebrate your own unique features and never put them down. There is beauty in individuality, and it's… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I try and work out as much as I can because when you exercise, it releases endorphins and makes you feel really… — Philomena Kwao Family Copy Share Image
Before I went to boarding school, I had never read a fashion magazine. I grew up on a council estate in London,… — Philomena Kwao Fashion Copy Share Image
You cannot determine someone's health by the BMI alone. There are many factors that contribute to the health on an individual. If… — Philomena Kwao Alone Copy Share Image
Put on your bikini, put on whatever you want to wear, and don't worry about what other people are saying. — Philomena Kwao Bikini Copy Share Image
New York City is one of the best cities in the world for walking: it's virtually impossible to get lost. — Philomena Kwao Best Copy Share Image
The curvy community has really given me a voice because people want to see someone who looks like they do. They want… — Philomena Kwao Beauty Copy Share Image
I have to congratulate L'Oreal on its True Match foundation range. It's my go-to foundation, and I absolutely love it. — Philomena Kwao Foundation Copy Share Image
My hair is extremely dry and fragile, so moisture is key. I love black castor oil, shea butter, and lots of water. — Philomena Kwao Fragile Copy Share Image
It's refreshing to see plus women being treated as part of the fashion community as a whole and not just a separate… — Philomena Kwao Community Copy Share Image
It's refreshing when plus-size styling is exciting and pushes boundaries rather than safe and boring. — Philomena Kwao Boring Copy Share Image
Torrid has given me an amazing opportunity. I can reach out to different girls and help them realize that they are beautiful,… — Philomena Kwao Amazing 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 Born 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 Back 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
Health management is my passion, and I hope to further my career in that area in the future. — Philomena Kwao Career Copy Share Image
In Ghana, most of the women I know do not identify as sexy, and the reason may be cultural. With imported beauty… — Philomena Kwao African women 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
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 Better 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 I am Copy Share Image
