Born in a conservative Muslim environment in Iran, Tala Raasi was born to break all the rules and shackles that bound her freedom as a human being and design her own life, her own way. She belonged to a country where women are not allowed a space of their own and freedom is not a priority. Tala was sentenced to a punishment of 40 lashes, for what you ask? For wearing a miniskirt! Seriously, guys!

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But that did not stop her from fighting back like the warrior that she is, instead, she gave flight to her dreams and fled to the US, just to pursue her passion for fashion. She ended up tasting success by launching her own swimwear line. This woman is a beauty with a lot of brains.

I feed my models pizza on Fridays ??? #newnew #SS17 collection ?@victoria_toland @isabelafnandez @caitriademeroto ✌?️ #MUA @butterflytfdr  #hair @hairbymanet ?? @talaraassiswim #bikinis #talaraassi #fashionisfreedom

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on Jul 22, 2016 at 2:32pm PDT

Tala didn’t speak English very well when she arrived in US, but that didn’t deter her confidence to pursue her dreams.

When ur confused between being a designer and an author you end up with a fitness shoot ?? @talaraassiswim #MUA @butterflytfdr ? @zoltanvh #fitlife #fashionisfreedom #talaraassi

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on Nov 7, 2015 at 2:29pm PST

Tala has even launched her own book, giving us a peek into her struggles and her road to success.

Much love to you all. #fashionisfreedom #published #author #book #mua @butterflytfdr #cover #photography @zoltanvh #talaraassi

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:04pm PDT

She was also named as one of the ‘Most Fearless Women In The World’ by ‘Newsweek’ ,along with Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey.

Don't call it a dream call it a plan ?@cosmopolitan #mua @butterflytfdr #photography @zoltanvh #fashionisfreedom #talaraassi ??

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on Jun 12, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

The gorgeous designer is usually found working behind the camera as her models take on the spotlight, but we think that she can give any model a run for their money.

Although this photo didn't make the book cover I can't wait for 2016 and the launch of #fashionisfreedom #author #life #talaraassi

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on Dec 22, 2015 at 4:04pm PST

For a woman who is gifted with immense beauty, Tala needs no makeup at all! She is naturally gorgeous.

No more rain ??

A photo posted by Tala Raassi (@talaraassi) on May 6, 2016 at 2:09pm PDT

Tala is proof that when the world pulls you down, you need to find your own way and pave your own road to success. Here’s wishing her more power.