Alix Earle reveals why she feels 'proud' of herself
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue star Alix Earle feels proud of herself.
Alix Earle feels proud of her personal growth.
The 25-year-old podcaster - who recently posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - has penned a love letter to her future self, reflecting on her personal growth over recent years.
Alix - who competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025 - wrote: "I am so proud of you for continuing to reach for the stars. You've pushed yourself out of your comfort zone, which has resulted in independence and growth. You've gone on journeys, you've made new friends, you've travelled, you've gone through hardships and experiences and all of that has made you who you are today. You even started off the year travelling to Botswana and shooting for SI Swimsuit, which couldn't have been a better start to this journey."
Alix launched her first skincare line, Reale Actives, earlier this year, and she previously revealed how the venture was inspired by her own experiences.
The podcaster explained the role that her acne struggles played in her career success.
She told Fortune: "Acne is something I started to struggle with in middle school and throughout high school.
"I tried different doctors, medications and a bunch of different products and treatments. And then going into college, I had done Accutane three times, and after every time I completed it, my acne would tend to come back.
"It was kind of what kickstarted my career online, because I was at such a low point in my self-confidence that I just decided to go online and share about my acne because I thought maybe it would help someone.
"After graduating college, I really wanted to start a brand of my own, and I was going back and forth with a bunch of different ideas and thoughts."
Alix was initially reluctant to start a skincare brand - but she saw a gap in the market.
She said: "I was always confused by skincare, and I just always dreaded that moment—getting in front of the mirror and having to go wash my face and look at the reality of my skin.
"I felt like there was a gap in the market, as saturated as the beauty space is, especially with celebrity-led brands, between a skincare brand that’s super efficacious and great for acne-prone skin, and at the same time, is fun and cute and something you’re proud to have out on your counter."
