What motivated me? One night I was staring at myself in the mirror, naked, and it’s then that I finally saw my self-worth. I was standing there with no makeup, nothing done with my hair, no push-up bra on, and no sense of needing to fit in, I looked at myself and thought, "wow, I am beautiful." That’s when I realized how many women struggle in today's society thinking they aren't good enough. Whether it be told to them by an abusive boyfriend, their husband, family, friends, people on social media etc. It hurts me to know others don't see the beauty in themselves. ‘Unguarded’, to me, meant that I was going to ditch the makeup, editing, posing, etc. and show everyone who I am. I AM HUMAN TOO! Because of that, I am unbothered by what others may think of me. I have finally found love in myself that I never had, and I have never been happier. I am so thankful to have gotten the opportunity to spread this message, and see it continuously take off.