Hello! My name is Natalie Talson. I am a former fashion model and contestant on the first season of Canada's Next Top Model.
Before all that, I was a pimply faced, braces wearing, awkward teenager who got bullied in high school. I truly thought that in order to feel accepted and like myself I had to look or act a certain way. I never dreamed I could be a model, and then one day like magic, it happened. POOF!
While modelling didn't bring me the self confidence I imagined it would, my experiences in the fashion industry ignited a desire to find purpose and passion in myself me and the world around me. I studied to become a Counsellor, and for the past 2 years have been working with children and youth in a counselling or mentoring capacity.
My journey has now become my message: self esteem begins with self love. Because we are, all of us, completely lovable no matter what!