she was a young woman who had her dreams of being a model ruined when she became the victim of an acid attack instigated by her ex boyfriend in 2008 but fast forward seven years and katie piper has achieved her wildest dreams   and more she's penned an autobiography, presents the successful channel 4 show, bodyshockers, launched an inspirational charitable organisation and took to the runway in naomi campbell's recent fashion week show and now, katie, 31, is using her success story to help others by creating the first uk fashion catwalk that will include models with visible differences scroll down for video  katie piper is launching the uk's first catwalk featuring models with visible differences the event, taking place at the ideal home show, will call on people from her charity foundation as well as members of the public  launching at the ideal home show this month, katie is challenging the conventional catwalk with the launch of 'confidence   the secret' speaking to femail about the initiative, she said: 'i am working with the ideal home show as a fashion and beauty ambassador to launch a bespoke show with alternative catwalk models chosen from my foundation, the katie piper foundation, and models of diversity it's all incredibly exciting' the shows, which take place on  march 20, 21 and  april 3, have a twist those appearing on the catwalk will be bravely admitting what their true insecurities are, which aren’t always the obvious anxiety that people assume whether it be their height, their weight or colour of their hair, the representatives will be emphasising that what others assume to be their insecurity isn’t always the case in her role as a fashion and beauty ambassador, katie (pictured at one of her charity events) will launch a bespoke show with alternative catwalk models chosen from her foundation, the katie piper foundation, and models of diversity  katie, who was left with severe scarring after being attacked in 2008 when her ex boyfriend employed an accomplice to throw a cup of industrial strength sulphuric acid in her face, is keen to reveal hers 'you might look at me and think that's what i would be insecure about it, but it isn't,' she revealed 'in fact, it's my height; i would love to be a bit taller' in another uk first, katie is also offering two people with visible differences the chance to join her catwalk 'anyone who would like to grace the catwalk and reveal their true insecurities simply needs to tweet a picture of their insecurity to me with the hashtag #katiessecret,' she said last month, katie rocked the runway for naomi campbell's fashion for relief catwalk show, which she describes as 'a once in a lifetime opportunity' explaining the inspiration behind the show's name, katie said: 'it's called confidence   the secret because confidence is something you can use to express yourself and convey yourself and it's something i've used through several periods of my life 'it's not about trying to look and be perfect, it's about a positive mindset and being the best version of yourself that you can possibly be' katie, who  penned several positive affirmation books during her recovery, says an optimistic outlook is one of her secrets to success 'i can't express how important positive thinking is,' she said 'when i was recovering from my attack, i would write lots of little powerful notes and stick them around the room before i walk onto the red carpet, i have a mantra and always repeat to myself 'inhale confidence, exhale doubt'; it really is so powerful 'it's all about looking at what you do have and not what you don't' katie, who was left with severe scarring after being attacked in 2008, says that despite what people may think, her height is her insecurity and she would love to be a little taller  katie heeded her own advice recently when she took to the runway for naomi campbell's fashion for relief catwalk show, which she describes as 'a once in a lifetime opportunity' her catwalk coup kicked off what looks set to be a successful year for katie she's penning a new book, due out later this month, is working on a third series of bodyshockers and has been busy growing her charity if that wasn't enough, katie is planning her wedding, mothering her one year old daughter and training for a triathlon, too she added: 'no matter what you look like, you can live a full life and that's what i want to show with confidence   the secret' katie, far right, starred as one of marks & spencer's leading ladies in 2013 alongside (l r) save the children chief executive jasmine whitbread, actress dame helen mirren, darcy bussell, helen allen, karen elson, tracey emin and monica ali  want to join katie on the catwalk? enter here: http://wwwidealhomeshowcouk/katie piper comp 
katie the ideal home show
katie, 31, was attacked with acid in 2008 . used positive thinking to overcome her insecurities and launch stellar career . teaming up with the ideal home show to launch catwalk with a difference 