Precious Lee is no stranger to being first. In 2015, the fashion model’s curvy silhouette appeared in the September issue of Americanvia a campaign for plus-size womenswear brand Lane Bryant announcing to readers: #PlusIsEqual. By appearing in the empowering ad, Lee became the very first Black curve model to appear in the magazine.
How does the model dust herself off? “Being grounded in my confidence and rooted in positivity has brought me through my toughest obstacles,” she expresses. “I’m a very spiritual person and I know that we are all here to grow. It’s important that people know, whether they are a model or not, that you are the captain of your ship before you walk out of the door. Doesn’t matter if it’s a casting, a boardroom or a classroom. You decide and you show up as that person with pride.