Hi! I'm Leah Buwu
I'm a model, social media influencer and lover of food! I'm here with Parler Central to talk to you guys about the struggles of social media and how tackle issues such as body dysmorphia, eating disorders and self confidence.
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As someone with a large social media platform and following, I see myself responsible to spread positivity and awareness of struggles and dangers revolving social media. Although this is my job and I love it! Others should be aware of the dark side.
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As a teenager, I struggled with eating disorders and body dysmorphia; this affected my mental health and personal life massively and I never thought I would get better. But here I am, my body hasn't changed shape or size since then, but my mindset has; I love myself! (probably too much). I started going to therapy and talking to others more, there are many more people struggling than you think. trust me, you're not alone. There are always going to be parts of your body you would want to change, no ones perfect. But you can't change yourself. This is where you live, your body is your home
I have a task for you, get a picture of yourself as a child and stick it on your mirror; now, when you look at yourself in the mirror and call yourself fat/ugly, you're saying that to little you! Little you and big you doesn't deserve that.
Q & A time!
Q: what's your favourite skincare brand and why?
A: my favourite would probably be either Cerave or Simple as they are both very gentle and kind to the skin and don't contain any harsh ingredients.
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Q: what is the best part about being an influencer?
A: I would say interacting with followers and the public they can be so kind and being told how much of an impact I make to others feels incredible to me and makes me want to continue it.
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Q: who is your celebrity crush?
A: oooh! well I have to say that Micheal B Jordan is a gorgeous man but I also do have a humongous crush on Dylan O'brien from Maze Runner.
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Q: what are your top five essentials you have to take everywhere with you?
A: how can I pick five I have so many! probably my vaseline, mints, hand sanitiser, my Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume and a lint roller!
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Q: how do you want to make a difference to others?
A: I want to be able to enlighten people with the fact that we are all human beings trying to get by and that no one is alone, people make mistakes but its how you rectify and change after that truely matters and is the judgement of your character.