Hardison went from walking the runways as one of the first black supermodels to giving the people running them a much-needed reality check on representation. She led with zero apologies and 100% integrity, keeping her "foot against the pedal" until the fashion world finally caught up to her.
Hardison says you can change anything if you have the grit to stay the course. Now, we want to hear from our community:
What industry standard are you ready to upend?
How are you using your torch to light the way for others this week?
Let’s talk legacy in the comments.