When Aspergian college student Heather Kuzmich auditioned for the America’s Next Top Model reality show, although she sometimes lacked confidence in her ability to succeed, she persevered because she saw her appearance on the show as an opportunity to demonstrate that she wouldn’t let herself be limited by stereotypes and arbitrary barriers. As Heather told reporters afterward:
“I was hoping to be a role model to girls who really weren’t told they were beautiful at first and do have a little bit more problems than the girls who do have confidence and really do want to do modeling.”
While on the show, Heather received a great deal of public attention and became a fan favorite. She was praised for taking some of the best photos, and she hopes to have more opportunities in modeling. She now feels more confident about herself and believes that she succeeded in inspiring others to pursue their goals, as well.