At school, being different was often teased – and Natalia knew this well. Her thick eyebrows stood out at a time when thin eyebrows were trendy, earning her the nickname “Brezhnev.” While others were tweaking their eyebrows, Natalia stayed true to herself. Years later, full eyebrows became fashionable, and Natalia became famous as a top model, celebrated for the very feature she was ridiculed for.
Holly Burt had a similar journey. At 12, she was already 6 feet tall and earned nicknames like “Giraffe” and “Tree.”
Instead of letting the teasing define her, she moved to New York and used her height to her advantage, becoming a successful model known for her commanding presence.
Both Natalia and Holly demonstrate how what once made them targets became their greatest strengths. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that our differences can lead us to success—if we learn to embrace them.