Model Tess Holliday just went from small-town girl to fashion-world big deal.

Tess, a 29-year-old Mississippi native, signed a contract with British modeling agency MiLK Management and tells People that her success comes after years of bullying and self-doubt.

via Meet the size-22 model who just signed with a major agency.

The world needs more courageous women like this who are full of self determination, donutes and fried chicken.