At just 17 years old, Lizzie Velásquez stumbled upon a YouTube video.

It had no sound, no context—just a photo of her—and the title:“The Ugliest Woman in the World.”Millions of views. Thousands of cruel comments.She read them all.And in that moment… she had a choice.Would she let hate define her?Or would she use it to fuel something greater?She was labeled “The Ugliest Woman in the World” by internet bullies... but Lizzie Velásquez chose not to let those cruel words define her. Instead, she turned pain into power and became a global symbol of strength, self-worth, and resilience.In this video, we dive into the inspiring story of Lizzie Velásquez — a motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying advocate who proves that you are not your labels. Born with a rare medical condition that affects her physical appearance, Lizzie faced relentless bullying both offline and online. But rather than give in to the hate, she rose above it — and now shares her message of hope with millions around the world.✨ Hear how Lizzie transformed cyberbullying into a mission to inspire others.💬 Learn how she responds to being called "the ugliest woman in the world."🎤 Discover her powerful message from her viral TED Talk, “How Do You Define Yourself?”