A small gold plain cross was passed down from my grandma to my mom, then to me, and now to my daughter. It is always nice to own something that connects you to the women who made it possible for you to exist. Liya Kebede connectcrossdaughter share on social
If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try. Liya Kebede abilitybackbig share on social
I don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong. Liya Kebede dreamimpossiblelisten Change image and share on social
While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband. Liya Kebede attendbirthingblood Change image and share on social
What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother. Liya Kebede acknowledgedayhonore Change image and share on social
First I became U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for WHO, and that was in 2005. And then, about a year or so later, I decided to start my foundation. Liya Kebede ambassadordecidefoundation Change image and share on social
The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts. Liya Kebede adviceagedifficult share on social
It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality. Liya Kebede brandimportantpersonality Change image and share on social
I know how much parents love buying clothes for their kids and how they want to give them something new in the closet. Liya Kebede buyclosetclothe Change image and share on social
Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought I could make use of my experience in fashion to commercialize their products outside of Ethiopia. Liya Kebede abandoncommercializedozen share on social
