Before I Am a Woman, Before I Am Black, I Am Freddie

"Before I am a woman, before I am black, I am Freddie," this from Paris-born Londoner Freddie Harrel in the premiere episode of our first international season, The What’s Underneath Project: London. Her infectious ear-to-ear grin (which has lead her husband to call her "The Goof") belies the severe racism she endured growing up in France, including being asked things by other kids in school like, "Does the water turn black when you take a shower?” But adversity only brings us closer to our unbreakable strength, and Freddie's radiance is one of humble potence. It's no wonder that she magnetized her Prince Charming soulmate to her -- the man whom she attributes to helping her find herself more completely.

xo,
Elisa + Lily

Thank you, Chantelle Lingerie, for sponsoring this episode and for providing Freddie with a personal bra fitting and the lingerie shown in this video. For more info about Chantelle, please click here.

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Her video was edited by Andrea Cruz

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