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
There is beauty everywhere. But if I had to narrow it down, I absolutely adore Beyonce. She's the ultimate icon for me.… — Philomena Kwao Beauty 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
I've inherited so much culture, beauty, and love, and I'm the perfect mix of Philomena. — Philomena Kwao Beauty 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
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
It's refreshing when plus-size styling is exciting and pushes boundaries rather than safe and boring. — Philomena Kwao Boring 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 How 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
By being present and being true, I believe that, in my own way, I am promoting diversity. — Philomena Kwao Believe Copy Share Image
As a woman of color and curve model, I never imagined when I started modeling that I would be featured in the… — Philomena Kwao Modeling Copy Share Image
For me, diverse beauty is an affirmation of every single person in his or her own skin. — Philomena Kwao Affirmation 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
Celebrate the things that make you individual and unique, and realize that there's no one in this world that looks like you. — Philomena Kwao Celebrate 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
Magazines don't go far enough to be inclusive and have at least have one model representing every major skin tone. — Philomena Kwao Enough 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
I think that the plus-size industry has been great with size diversity, but it hasn't really been great for skin tone diversity. — Philomena Kwao Diversity Copy Share Image
If a brand wants a specific girl, they want a specific girl, wherever you are. — Philomena Kwao Brand Copy Share Image
The brands that choose to use me, my agency and social media have given me a face and a voice. — Philomena Kwao Face 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
Fast fashion, whilst having increased the accessibility of stylish clothes for millions, has unfortunately resulted in many horrific practises, such as child… — Philomena Kwao Around the world 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 I think 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
