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The Power of Self-Esteem

Posted: June 1st, 2009 | Author: elena | Filed under: advertising, body, change for the better, feminism, inspiring women, media, racism, self-image, skin | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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From the Washington Post’s “On Being” video series: an interview of make-up artist Bailey Orenia-Sessoms – who speaks eloquently about race, beauty, and self-esteem.

A terrific quote:

When you have that lack of self-love, you’re more susceptible to accepting society’s “beauty standards” and then you find yourself not liking who you are year to year because every year (fashion) changes.

To watch the full interview, click here.


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