Talk about a baller! Basketball player Lisa Leslie is a three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist. Leslie was a pioneer in the sports world and played for 11 seasons before retiring.
The 6'5" athlete admits that she was teased in high school for her height, receiving her fair share of "how's the weather up there?" jokes. Rather than let it deter her, she used it to push herself to develop a healthy self-confidence. Now, she works to inspire young girls (short and tall) to develop one themselves. Click here for her top tips on self-esteem.