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While modeling is a major part of Kloss’s story, it's far from her only passion.

Kloss began taking coding classes at The Flatiron School in Lower Manhattan in 2014 and immediately became hooked. Since those classes, Kloss has gone on to create Kode with Klossy, a free two-week summer coding camp for girls between the ages of 13 and 18 in the U.S. Kode with Klossy operates 50 camps across 25 cities where girls can apply to attend and learn to code real-life apps.

\"Coding has been a medium to realize I can accomplish anything I set my mind to even something that is challenging to learn that no one in my position is doing,\" Kloss said. \"I'm working on expanding the way we're supporting these young women through Kode with Klossy through access opportunities and continuing to kind of build around this community.\"

When it comes to her personal life, Kloss praises her husband Joshua Kushner, brother to Jared Kushner who serves as the senior advisor to President Trump, for his support of her multiple business endeavors as well as her political stance.

“I think everybody's just got to be true to themselves, and Josh respects that I have my own opinion,\" Kloss said. \"I just try and be true to who I am and stand up for the things that I really care about.\"

As her career continues to crossover between industries, Kloss sticks to the individuality she’s had since entering the modeling world.

“I find what I've been most successful at has been when I trust my gut. It takes courage to be fearless, especially when you are the outsider, but I'd rather be a leader than a follower.”

Hear more from Karlie Kloss on “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis.”

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