Naomi Stamps

Naomi Stamps remembers what her father tells her to think when comparing her body to others.

Some of my confidence has come from my parents who have always told me how beautiful I am. I’m so blessed that they have instilled so many positive and godly things inside of me so that I can brush off any bad things others may say about me.

I try to tell my friends to do what I do… they don’t. Instead, they compare themselves to Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and other celebrities. They make impossible beauty goals for themselves and then feel bad. When I hear young girls talk about body issues, I always hear my father’s voice saying, “Don’t let someone’s negativity affect you. Let your positive mindset affect them.”

I have mentors who not only teach me skills like playing the piano and creative writing, but also give me positive feedback. Many are women I can look up to and who have real beauty — not the magazine kind.

I’m proud of the way I look. Let the celebrities be who they are, because I am perfectly fine just being me.