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 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 hope to show people everywhere that you can be unapologetically you and still succeed. I also hope that by using more… — Philomena Kwao Failure 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
Health management is my passion, and I hope to further my career in that area in the future. — Philomena Kwao Career 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
It isn't hard to see how the lack of representation affects the self esteem of many women world wide. — Philomena Kwao Hard 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
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
No woman anywhere should be denied access to quality healthcare because of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. — Philomena Kwao Ethnicity 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 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
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
You can't say you're inclusive when you only have one plus-size, hourglass white model. — Philomena Kwao Hourglass 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
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 Enough 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
In Ghana, most of the women I know do not identify as sexy, and the reason may be cultural. With imported beauty… — Philomena Kwao Beautiful 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 Everything 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 think it's just that the fashion industry can only accept one thing at a time. It's like, 'OK, well, if we're… — Philomena Kwao Accept 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
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 Bikini Copy Share Image
