Barbie Ferreira

I've just learned how to put things into perspective and how to not be afraid of change while making decisions for myself. Also, asking for what I want and demanding what I need and being more confident in who I am and my ability.

It's always been a dream to be in a beauty campaign. Anything that can show girls they can look ethereal at any size.

People try to sell a fantasy with beauty campaigns. Overly Photoshopped, perfect, white, thin figures are a standard that most people still hold as beautiful because the industry says so.

As a young girl who was not confident in myself, I think I would tell girls of all ages that there is no one type of beauty, and looking towards one standard is the most unhealthy thing in the world.

Showing young girls' realistically captured bodies in ads lets young girls realise that it's okay to have dimples, stretches, rolls, etc. since we're only human.

I used to diet all the time as a kid. I started dieting in, like, kindergarten. I don't recommend it, but I also don't judge people who want to do things with their body.

I hate workout classes... Every time I go into one, my anxiety is really high. I leave immediately - like, before the warm up!

I have been on the Internet for a long time and have always gotten hate on the Internet, so there is a thick skin I have developed.

I'm not overweight. I have and will always eat to nourish my body, and I work out.

Modeling for adidas is a dream I never knew I could achieve. I've had it in my mind to work with such a dope ,and it's so amazing that I get to be a part of a campaign with so many powerful voices.

Seeing someone that you can relate to in the media is everything as a child, and a lot of people are not granted that luxury.

I like forming connections with people who follow me on social media because they make me feel like everything is worth it.