Naima Mora is an internationally celebrated talent. She became famous after winning cycle 4 of hit TV series America’s Next Top Model. Overnight she became a household name and her face synonymous with the world of fashion, beauty, and pop culture. Since becoming a face for CoverGirl Cosmetics with her win, her career now includes being a world-recognized, award-winning model, actor, published author, and inspirational speaker.
Naima is the author of Model Behavior, an inspirational book for young people based on her experiences in life and the fashion industry. It is available on amazon.com for worldwide distribution and has received news coverage with local syndicates including ABC Syracuse, CBS Good Day Sacramento, and NPR Radio’s Insight. Naima has since turned her literary skills into an online course called “Model Know How”, offering tools of confidence, technique, and a thorough understanding of the business of the fashion and beauty industries. The course is now available as a certified program offered in colleges and universities around the United States.
Naima’s recognition includes awards such as The California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition and The Key of the City of Cincinnati for her exceptional work towards the embitterment of life and world peace. Her public speaking reached an international platform with a TEDx Talk and feature in SGI Peace Buddhist Organization’s “Buddhist In America”.
As a model, Naima has worked with some of the industry’s leading clients. As an influencer, she has garnished partnerships with clients including Nike Women, Vita Coco, The WBNA, Verishop, and L’Oreal. She recently toured her book successfully at locations including Harvey Nichols in Leeds, UK, and Atelier Cologne in NYC.
As an actor, Naima successfully wrote and starred in her hit Off-Broadway one-woman show, The Amazing Adventures Of A Woman In Need.