Karlowba Adams Powell: Legal Expert, Model, Influencer, and Vitiligo Ambassador

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Karlowba Adams Powell is a dynamic and multifaceted powerhouse— mother, legal expert with

over 21 years of legal experience, influencer, model, and vitiligo ambassador, she embodies the

essence of confidence and resilience. Karlowba has lived and thrived with vitiligo for 39 years,

having been diagnosed at the age of 10. Her journey has been marked by strength,

transformation, and the unwavering belief that confidence is key— Karlowba exudes a unique

and powerful confidence that she proudly calls “confidence with a ‘K.’”

 

While her legal career, spanning criminal, personal injury, and family law, brought her

significant success, it also presented formidable challenges—yet she persevered and emerged

even stronger. Her resilience and determination are a testament to her unwavering strength,

reflected in her motto: #StrongerThan...

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Though Karlowba spent years concealing her vitiligo with makeup, she fully embraced her

condition only four years ago, deciding to live unapologetically and proudly in her skin. As a

vitiligo ambassador, she has used her personal journey as a powerful tool to inspire and empower

others to embrace their differences.

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In May 2023, Karlowba shared her story publicly for the first time at a community fashion show

fundraiser, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for youth with vitiligo. This pivotal moment

sparked a new chapter in her life as she leveraged her public speaking and motivational skills to

reach broader audiences. Her platform has since expanded globally, with Karlowba making

waves in local, national, and international fashion, including prestigious events like New York

Fashion Week (2023-2025). Through runway modeling, public speaking, and motivational

storytelling, she has become a powerful advocate for embracing uniqueness, using her platform

to inspire, motivate, and empower young girls, parents, teachers, and women to embrace their

uniqueness.

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Karlowba’s journey is a testament to the power of self-acceptance, confidence, and the strength

that comes from embracing what makes us different. As she continues to grow her platform, she

remains a powerful advocate for self-love, self-expression, and the importance of seeing beauty

in all its forms.

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Additionally, Karlowba’s journey has been highlighted in notable media outlets such as

People.com, where she offered valuable advice to parents and teachers of children with vitiligo.

Through her work as a motivational speaker, model, and vitiligo advocate, she encourages others

to embrace their differences and see their uniqueness as a superpower.

Her mission is clear: to encourage others to love the skin they’re in and to never try to fit in when

they were chosen to stand out. She believes that different is beautiful, and her motto speaks to the

power of self-acceptance: “Different is beautiful! Trust your uniqueness, it’s your superpower!

Never try to fit in because you were meant to stand out!”

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Karlowba Adams Powell continues to use her voice, presence, and platform to inspire the world

to live with confidence, embrace their differences, and shine unapologetically.

Notwithstanding all her accomplishments, awards, and titles, her greatest accomplishment and

title is being a mother!