Every month I am highlighting an empowering woman. This month it is:
Madeline Stuart
Madeline Stuart is a young woman who became known for being
the first person with Down Syndrome to model, which was always her dream.
In 2014, she saw a fashion show in Brisbane with her mother.
and that’s where her dream began. After struggling with her weight, she lost 44
pounds. A year later, her mother started an online campaign to help Madeline
land the coveted modeling contract, which led to not one, but two modeling
contracts for Manifesta Fitness Wear and EverMaya Handbags.
Later, she participated in a bridal photoshoot for Rixey
Manor and also appeared in Vogue. Since then, she’s been on the catwalk for New
York Fashion Week twice, “becoming the second model with Down Syndrome at the
event after Jamie Brewer. She also became the face of GlossiGirl (a cosmetic
company).
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All of this has led to Madeline being known at the first
professional model with Down Syndrome in the world. If that’s not enough, she
even had a bag named after her: The Madeline by Evermaya. All of its sales are
donated to National Down Syndrome Society.
And her pictures are just stunning.
From her website:
“Maddy really wants to change the way people discriminate
against disability through gaining attention through social media. She wants
people to know that Down Syndrome is a blessing, something to be celebrated.”
INSPIRING SONG:
QUESTION: Have you seen Madeline's photos on Facebook or elsewhere?
That's wonderful she followed her dream.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful. And I’m glad she was able to realize it, that people in the fashion industry embraced her.
DeleteWow! Good for her.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThis is the first I've heard of Madeline. But wow, you go girl!
ReplyDeleteShe’s an inspiration.
DeleteI didn't recognize her name, but I knew her the moment I saw her photo. She's absolutely fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten her name until I Googled her for this post. She’s beautiful.
DeleteI'm not sure if I've seen her pictures before, though it's great people with Down Syndrome have so many more opportunities these days than they did even a few decades ago.
ReplyDeleteIt is great, and they should have many opportunities.
DeleteThat's such an inspiring story!
ReplyDeleteI always smile when I see her pictures.
DeleteIt just proves that dreams should never be limited!
ReplyDeleteSo true.
DeleteI think that's really cool, and I think that a person like her gives hope to other people, this idea that they can make their dreams come true despite all the obstacles in front of them.
ReplyDeleteShe gives hope to so many who want to be models but may not be the traditional model.
DeleteAwesome that she saw what she wanted and made it happen.
ReplyDeleteShe was driven.
DeleteWhat a beautiful story that should inspire other young people, girls and boys, to never give up and go for what they want to do with their lives. Thanks for the inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteI hope many have been inspired by her story.
DeleteSo awesome that Madeline followed her dream and didn't give up. That's a very inspiring story.
ReplyDeleteWe can all take a page from her book. :)
DeleteI had not heard of her. Cool story.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteHi Chrys - so good to see Madeline - I think I might have heard about her - but am so glad you highlighted her achievements .. brilliant - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteSome years ago she was all over Facebook. That’s how I first heard about her.
DeleteAnother great Woman Chrys, good to read.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks, Yvonne.
DeleteIt's people like her that change the world.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Yes, indeed.
DeleteGood for her! She inspires us all!!
ReplyDeleteShe does. :)
DeleteI have seen her photos. It's about time, is all I can say.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing her inspiring story.
Yes, it is about time. I look forward to more models like her or who aren’t the norm, like Victoria Modesta.
DeleteGoes to prove all we need is a dream and determination. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
So true.
DeleteGreat story! Glad to see that inspiration strikes everywhere:)
ReplyDeleteAnywhere and everywhere. :)
DeleteThis is so inspiring. Thanks for telling her story!
ReplyDeleteNo problem. :)
DeleteHow wonderful! She is so inspiring. :)
ReplyDeleteShe is. :)
DeleteMadeline Stuart is a success story that's very interesting. Thanks for sharing and best wishes to Madeline moving forward!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Stephen!
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