https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q Story of success en-us 2021-09-26 16:30:45 UTC 2026-03-19 00:42:46 UTC hello@padlet.com donskdda https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768947112 Natalia Vodianova is a Russian model, philanthropist, public speaker, and businesswoman. ]]> 2021-09-26 17:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768947112 donskdda https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768952287 She grew up amidst poverty and was raised by her mother after her father abandoned the family. In her teens, Natalia often helped her mother sell fruits. By 15, Natalia had secured a modeling contract, and by 17, she had signed with Viva Models in Paris. She has modeled for brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Versace. She has been on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle. ]]> 2021-09-26 17:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768952287 donskdda https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768962124 Natalia is now a prominent philanthropist and runs her own charity for disabled kids, the Naked Heart Foundation.  This charity organisation strives to provide a safe and inspiring environment in which to play for every child living in urban Russia as well the care for the children with special needs and their families.

“My childhood is a great driving force. I’ve worked really hard. I always worked hard, but today I know that I’m not working for just the survival of my own family satisfaction, but really for so many other people.”]]> 2021-09-26 17:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768962124 donskdda https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768989987 2021-09-26 17:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/donskdda/okkfd414dqdlpt9q/wish/1768989987