Life is a journey where pursuing one’s passions can lead to profound fulfillment. For me, modeling has always been more than an interest—it has been a driving ambition. From an early age, I was fortunate to experience a taste of success that shaped my confidence and perspective. Walking the ramp with poise and self-belief is an exhilarating feeling, and my teenage modeling journey in Chennai, India, was both empowering and transformative.
Those early experiences taught me the value of self-expression and discipline. I began to understand how confidence is not something that appears overnight, but something that grows with experience and self-awareness. As I matured, I noticed a significant shift—not just in my work, but in how I carried myself. With maturity came clarity, assurance, and a deeper connection to my craft.
Every day presents new opportunities for growth, and embracing them has been essential to my journey. While refinement and self-improvement are important, there is also beauty in allowing our authentic selves to evolve naturally. With time, we become wiser and more comfortable in our own skin, making communication more effortless and relationships more meaningful. Confidence blossoms not only in professional spaces, but also in personal connections, as understanding ourselves helps us understand others better.
As we mature, our courage strengthens, enabling us to trust our inner wisdom and unlock our full potential. This truth is perfectly captured in Immanuel Kant’s words: “Maturity is having the courage to use one’s own intelligence.”
I was lucky to taste success early in life when I became the runner-up in a school competition. That small victory changed my life—it ignited belief, ambition, and the confidence to dream bigger. It marked the beginning of a journey that continues to shape the confident woman and model I am today.
IG:- Pinky Mirpuri Kohli
