Kuchařová: Behind Beauty is a Voice That Gives Strength
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THE ŽENY
What message do women most need
to hear — the one you try to pass on?
“You are enough and you are loved. Exactly
as you are.”
I think the constant pressure to perform,
to look a certain way, the criticism and the
endless need to “prove something” is often
paralysing for women. I want to show women
that it’s okay to be strong and vulnerable
at the same time. That it’s human and right
to allow yourself (sometimes) to make
mistakes. That failures are not the end,
but (always) growth. And that authenticity
has the greatest value.
In your career, public visibility, business,
the non-profit sector and your personal
life all intersect. How do you find balance
among all of these areas? Have there been
moments when it all felt like too much-
and what did those experiences teach you?
For me, balance is conscious, consistent
work. Constantly. I haven’t always
managed it — there were periods when
I was exhausted, mentally and physically.
Public pressure, personal losses, transitional
phases — all of that naturally affects you.
But it was precisely the toughest moments
that taught me the most. In the end, I took
away the most valuable things — self-
respect, the ability to say no, and a deeper
understanding of myself. And what never
failed me and gave me support even in the
hardest times was my faith: faith in God,
in something higher, in goodness, in love,
in myself and in the values I uphold, and faith
in my life’s path.
Do you ever feel you’re at the end of your
tether? What helps you at those times?
Yes, absolutely — and I have no problem
admitting it. We’re only human. In those
moments, I step back, switch off my phone,
head into nature, meditate, or simply
spend time with my nearest and dearest.
Movement, music, travel and cold exposure
help me. It’s important to be able to ask
for help when you feel you need it. There’s
no weakness in that, but there is strength.
Your career is exceptionally diverse.
What has pushed you forward the most
and what achievement are you
the most proud of?
Paradoxically, it’s been the obstacles
and challenges that have moved me the
most. Modelling taught me discipline,
my public role taught me responsibility,
and my work in the non-profit sector gave
me a deeper sense of purpose. But I’m
most proud that, through it all, I’ve kept
hold of myself — even in environments
that often want to change you. And thanks
to that, I’ve been able to help others while
leaving an impression. That is the greatest
recognition for me.
Thank you for the interview.
The rst Czech woman to win the Miss World tle.
Founder of the Beauty of Help Foundaon, which
improves the lives of older people in the Czech
Republic. Patron of the Archimedes project, which
helps educate primary school pupils on environmental
issues. Ambassador for the United Naons Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Represents the Czech
non-prot sector at the UN.