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She's been an unofficial spokeswoman for body inclusivity and a continued body image activist. 

And Ashley Graham has revealed that sometimes she too needs a pep talk when it comes to self love. 

Speaking at the Create & Cultivate event in New York City on Saturday, the 31-year-old revealed there are moments she looks in the mirror and recites powerful affirmations. 

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Her own pep talk: Ashley Graham revealed on Saturday that she sometimes recites powerful affirmations to herself in the mirror

Her own pep talk: Ashley Graham revealed on Saturday that she sometimes recites powerful affirmations to herself in the mirror

'I'll have moments when I leave the bathroom and look in the mirror and say to myself, 'You are fine, you are beautiful, you are brilliant, and you are bold',' she revealed on the panel. 

Ashley also told eventgoers that her mom Linda Graham always encouraged her to love the skin she was in from a very early age. 

'My mom told me my body was going to change someone's life,' she revealed. 

Body positivity: 'I'll have moments when I leave the bathroom and look in the mirror and say to myself, 'You are fine, you are beautiful, you are brilliant, and you are bold',' she revealed on the Create & Cultivate panel

Body positivity: 'I'll have moments when I leave the bathroom and look in the mirror and say to myself, 'You are fine, you are beautiful, you are brilliant, and you are bold',' she revealed on the Create & Cultivate panel 

'And here we are, with so many different women saying, 'I am represented'.' 

Ashley was every bit business when she stepped out on Saturday. 

The beauty opted for a black pant suit and matching pumps, while adding a little bit of sexiness with a visible bra underneath. 

She accessorised with a belt around her waist and slicked back her brunette tresses into a high ballerina bun. 

Ashley's glam featured a radiant and bronzed complexion, complete with contoured cheekbones, a smokey eye and a nude lip.  

She means business! Ashley was every bit business when she stepped out on Saturday in a black power suit

She means business! Ashley was every bit business when she stepped out on Saturday in a black power suit 

Giving advice: Also at the Brooklyn, New York City, event was Martha Stewart

Giving advice: Also at the Brooklyn, New York City, event was Martha Stewart

Also at the Brooklyn, New York City, event was Martha Stewart. 

Martha opted for a white shirt underneath a black and khaki colored contrast jacket. 

She teamed the look with black trousers and added a pair of platform peep-toe heels. 

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