Model and mental-health advocate Adut Akech speaks about everything from growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp, assimilating within Western culture, discovering her love of the fashion industry, and leaving her family behind to chase her dreams.
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Walking Two Worlds with Native Model Quannah ChasingHorse
ChasingHorse grew up in a matriarchal family in Alaska as a member of the Hän Gwich'in people. Her advocacy, on behalf of her community, has made her an ambassador in the fashion industry for new perspectives and values, which she inherited from her mother and grandmother. For Ch ... Show More
30m 59s
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“Being a Woman Does Not Mean Always Being Okay” with Jenny Fax
The Taiwan-born designer found her original inspiration in a Laura Ashley dress owned by her mother—and she snipped, stitched, and sewed her own wardrobe until she recreated the clothes she pined after. Once her technique was refined in Asia and Europe, she launched her label in ... Show More
19m 49s
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Being in Control and Thriving with Emily Ratajkowski
The Victoria’s Secret Icon burst onto the acting and modeling scene while injecting a carefree cool that has contributed to her stardom. Ten years into her storied career, she is raising a son with her best friend, running a prolific podcast, and letting go of what doesn’t serve ... Show More
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#ABtalks with Adut Akech Bior - مع أدوت أكش بيور | Chapter 53
Adut Akech Bior is a South Sudanese-Australian supermodel well-known in the fashion industry since her initial breakthrough with French fashion house, Saint Laurent. On #ABtalks, Adut shares her experiences in fleeing the South Sudanese war as a refugee, making history as the sec ... Show More
1h 24m
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Amanda de Cadenet: Entrepreneur, Host, Photographer and Advocate
<p>Ethan is joined by the multi-talented, Amanda de Cadenet. Ethan and Amanda discuss all things diet and exercise from a women’s point of view, how the standards for women have changed over the years and the numerous shifts in our cultural norms.</p><br><p>Check out <a href="htt ... Show More
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<p><em>The South Sudanese model reflects on her path from a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model.</em></p><br><p><strong>Background: </strong></p><br><p>South Sudanese model Adut Akech has made her mark on fashion, having appeared on coun ... Show More