I haven't received any pressure to be anything other than myself, and for that, I am so grateful.

I am Minnesotan.

I feel best when I am modestly dressed. It's a choice I make and am proud of; for me, I don't think I have to show skin to be beautiful.

A lot of people have the misconception that, as a Muslim woman, I am somehow against women wearing bikinis. No, I want women to feel comfortable and confident in whatever they wear.

I am putting pressure on myself to do my best and perform to my potential.

What I do is I always try to educate myself about my neighbors, about the people I meet.