How Do YOU Define Yourself Lizzie Velasquez at TEDxAustinWomen

n a time when beauty is defined by supermodels, success is defined by wealth, and fame is deified by how many followers you have on social media, Lizzie Velasquez asks the question how do you define yourself? Once labeled, "The Worlds Ugliest Woman," Lizzie decided to turn things around and create her own definitions of what she defines as beauty and happiness.

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[creativedrinkingproduct]

She could not gain weight, But she has gained the hearts of millions :)

[MindVersusMisery]

I would really like to put this into perspective. She has been called ugly and asked to kill herself; for no reason other than her physical appearance. And yet she is so warm-hearted, kind and loving towards others and herself. I would say that in a world where there is war, famine, genocide, poverty, global warming, greed, animal abuse, bullying, cancer, rape, murder, torture, cyber-bullying, ISIS, racism, sexism, antisemitism, speciesism, homophobia; in a world with so many problems I would really call her beautiful. Almost too beautiful for this world!

Much love Lizzie! Never stop being awesome! <3

[EBill]

I love how she feels empowered by her condition and not burdened. She is so incredible and is so sweet and beautiful.

[АлексейЛарин-кз]

I'm 37. I've always considered myself cynical and cold-hearted. I laughed when I watched Titanic. I think animals are generally better then humans.
Well, I cried when I watched this video. I imagined how hard it was for you, and I can't even begin to imagine how much inner strength it takes to do what you do.
Lizzie, you are the strongest and the most beautiful person I've ever seen. Thank you.

[EndangeredMooseknuckle]

Half blind, but sees the beauty in life that most with full vision can't manage to find.  Quite possibly the greatest human being on Earth..

[beautybybritanie]

"I might get sick a lot but I have really nice hair" -- amazing.

[ekynnabila]

You have a tiny body but you have a big spirit. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger 💪

[caitlingreene]

You are definitely one of the most beautiful people in the world

[caitlinrobertson]

She is one of the most beautiful people alive

[TripleA]

im happy this comment section turned out so mature.

[antiemperialist]

She has the sweetest freaking heart... Omg

[yingjie]

Someone posted her name and they said she was a model.
Obviously I was trolled, but I read her wikipedia page and got interested.
Now that I have watched the video, I must say that she is a great model, the best role model.

[BeckyTaylor]

As someone who has a chronic illness, I really admire Lizzie Velasquez's speech. If you've ever dealt with thoughts that something about you is stopping you from being successful - listen to this. You are the only person who can define yourself. Don't let illnesses or uncontrollable problems get in your way.

[HappyFamily]

You are kind, brave,  smart, beautiful and strong Lizzie! 

[yoshigirl]

WHOA.... Her voice is so sweet and her personality is so kind and funny. SHES AWESOME, I DONT CARE ABOUT THE I wish she was my friend!!

[ninap]

You know what I find funny? She is blind, but she still sees the world in a better way than people with two eyes.

[Barnacules]

Lizzie Velasquez you are an amazing person. Your positive attitude is intoxicating and something I needed to see and hear today. I deal with trolling, death threats & suicide threats pretty regularly with my YouTube career. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum where I get ridiculed for being overweight. It's very easy for people to be complete monsters when they are hiding behind a keyboard and don't actually have to face the person they are attacking or see first hand the damage they cause. I've been feeling very depressed lately and watching your video has seriously kicked my butt into gear. I think you are an amazing motivational speaker and I will share this video with my audience. And for the record I would like to say you are an amazingly beautiful person inside and out. Anyone that would think you are ugly have been brainwashed by society and don't judge beauty for themselves but rather from what they think others will think. I personally judge beauty based on what I see in front of me, hear in front of me and feel in front of me and you hit me in the feels with this video so to me you are a gorgeous person. But you already know that! Keep doing what you do Lizzie and thank you for uplifting so many peoples spirits with this amazing talk. I've subscribed to your channel and will watch your future videos. You have a lot that you can teach people and I know that you have already changed the world for the better. Special thanks to my subscribers Fluctibus Fludd for tweeting me a link to this video, it's subscribers like him that really make being a public speaker and YouTube content creator worth while. Have a great day/evening Lizzie and know you just picked up another fan for life.

[jjcatracho]

And to think that people feel bad when they get made fun of for silly things like wearing clothes out of style, or not being as popular as somebody else. I can't even begin to imagine what this woman has gone through, and I know if I was in her shoes I don't know if I could be as strong as she is. She just taught me a valuable life lesson and I love her for that.

[MichaelTravis-xhyw]

You are more “normal” in your thinking and abilities then most young people and adults that I’ve ever met. You are in fact extraordinary. What a true and beautiful heart you have. You can hear it in your speech and see it as well in your physical being. What an amazing and astonishing young woman.
You are an inspiration for every human being on this planet.

[ken_kaneki]

I prayed for her to people to appreciate how pretty, kind, brave, inspiring she is