Zoey Seboe

 

Its a Monday for women.

To all the amazing women in the world I send you LOVE.

In the streets of the internet I came across Zoey and my heart wobbled with love. Meet Zoey Seboe, a 22-year-old aspiring Miss South Africa 2022 who was born with Lamellar Ichthyosis, a rare skin disorder that many mistake for burnt marks or eczema. Lamellar ichthyosis is a type of ichthyosis that affects the skin. People with this condition are often born with a tight, clear sheath covering their skin called a collodion membrane. Zoey believes that everyone is unique in their own way and wants everyone to focus on the natural beauty of human existence.

Her family encouraged her to model as she grew up, telling her that she was beautiful all the time. She refused to be defined by expectations and impressions in a culture where beauty standards are frequently unreasonable.

Zoey Seboe, was just named one of the Top 30 contestants for Miss South Africa 2022, she has overcome her skin problem to pursue her aspirations; the pioneering model is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Law degree.

Read this in Zoey's voice...

"Beauty to me is realizing that simply existing is enough." And, to me, beauty is about embracing one's roots and being unabashedly oneself. Simply assuming the role of the person you are."

"Tell yourself that you are lovely and worthy of whatever space you find yourself in every chance you get." It will take some time, but you must come out and be yourself."

"My mission is to encourage individuals to believe in themselves while also promoting a fair depiction of diversity and inclusion on platforms that help us establish our collective and cultural narrative,"

What a woman that South Africa begot!