Lizzie Velasquez Labelled 'World's Ugliest Woman' Gives Motivational Speech at TEDX Talk [VIDEO]
In a time when beauty is defined by supermodels, success is defined by wealth, and fame is deified by how many followers you have on social media, Lizzie Velasquez asks the question how do you define yourself?
Lizzie Velasquez is one of three known people in the world who suffers from a rare syndrome, which prevents her from gaining weight and has caused blindness in her right eye. But the 24-year-old consistently redefines what it means to be beautiful.
Some experts believe the Texas native has some form of Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome, a condition that causes accelerated aging and fat loss from the face and body, even though Velasquez eats about 60 small meals a day, Huff Post reported.
Less empathetic people have found more odious labels for Velasquez's condition.
When Velasquez was in high school, she discovered a video of herself on YouTube that was titled "World's Ugliest Woman." It had garnered millions of views.
She had to decide in that moment whether or not she would let these cyber bullies define her.
With the support of family, Velasquez found the strength to channel the hatred into motivation and to rise above the cruelty. At a TEDX talk in Austin late last year, she told viewers how she resolved to take charge of her life by killing the negativity with ambition, and by defining herself on her own terms. Watch her very inspirational speech below:
Lizzie Velasquez is one of three known people in the world who suffers from a rare syndrome, which prevents her from gaining weight and has caused blindness in her right eye. But the 24-year-old consistently redefines what it means to be beautiful.
Some experts believe the Texas native has some form of Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome, a condition that causes accelerated aging and fat loss from the face and body, even though Velasquez eats about 60 small meals a day, Huff Post reported.
Less empathetic people have found more odious labels for Velasquez's condition.
When Velasquez was in high school, she discovered a video of herself on YouTube that was titled "World's Ugliest Woman." It had garnered millions of views.
She had to decide in that moment whether or not she would let these cyber bullies define her.
With the support of family, Velasquez found the strength to channel the hatred into motivation and to rise above the cruelty. At a TEDX talk in Austin late last year, she told viewers how she resolved to take charge of her life by killing the negativity with ambition, and by defining herself on her own terms. Watch her very inspirational speech below:
Lizzie Velasquez Labelled 'World's Ugliest Woman' Gives Motivational Speech at TEDX Talk [VIDEO]
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Oh my gosh I cried during the video...... I cant believe people can be so mean
ReplyDeletePeople are fools. Anyone who would criticize this girl deserves to rot in Hell.
DeleteTruly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey.
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