Hello, my name is Hailee Skelly. I was born in Connecticut, USA as a young girl who had big dreams. I grew up in a gloomy, small town that was deprived of creativity, and spent years wishing I could live in places like New York, California or in Europe so I could express who I really was. I was adopted at the age of one and spent most of my childhood subconsciously wondering where I belong. I spent so much time trying to fit in and mold myself into the version of myself I thought others wanted me to be, and then oneday I realized I was doing it all wrong. I changed the way my brain thought through positive affirmations and shifting my thoughts, and decided what it is that I really want. Who I am at my core. I found that I am a creative, curious, adventurous and unbelievably strong person, willing to do whatever it takes to make a difference in the world and give myself the love I know I deserve. I want to share my knowledge and inspire others, but this doesn’t mean I won’t stop progressing and accomplishing my goals. I desire to write books and model on the side, work in business and fashion as a full time career- hopefully sustainable fashion, so I can be a part of improving the environment from this wasteful industry. Ever since I could remember, I was sketching fashion designs and creating stories. These hobbies have become my never-ending passions. From being a lost girl who was taken from her family to a talented, loving and resilient woman, my story doesn’t have to be much different from yours. Today I love myself by doing the things that thrill me, such as traveling the world, taking photographs of the beauty that surrounds us and using my powerful singing voice to heal myself and others. I no longer victimize or doubt myself anymore. Despite being in a non-creative environment my entire life with little mentors, creative peers, family or opportunities nearby, I pushed myself to make it happen because it is something I truly live for. I will continue to do this until I reach my goals, and just keep in mind that everyone is on a different timeline and the only competition is yourself! I know it is difficult, trust me, but it is all in your head. It all starts with one simple, chliche phrase: I can do ANYTHING I want. Thank you for reading!