“How can our industry better represent the reality of our larger community and provide our next generation a proper example of what they see around them every single day? This representation should also look beyond race and include those of all body types, religion, sexuality, and gender identification.”

British fashion model and actress

Adwoa Aboah is a British fashion model and actress. She has become known for her work in high-profile fashion magazines and for founding Gurls Talk. In 2017, she appeared on the cover of British Vogue and was named Model of the Year by the fashion industry through models.com. She has also appeared on the covers of American Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Poland, and i-D. Gurls Talk is a platform that offers resources and a safe space for young women and girls to talk about mental health.