Hanardy Hawa, popularly known as Empress Nard, is a Ghanaian-American plus-size model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. She was born on October 8, 1997, in Yonkers, New York, and is of mixed West African descent—her mother is Ghanaian from Navrongo, and her father is Malian from Bamako. Though born in the U.S., she maintains strong cultural ties to her African roots and currently lives in New York City. Empress Nard began her modeling career in 2017 and quickly gained attention for her curvy hourglass figure, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall with reported measurements of 35-24-51 inches. Her unique body shape, combined with her confident attitude, made her a standout in the plus-size modeling space. She has worked with several well-known brands, including Fashion Nova Curve, Shein Curve, Icon Swim, Tongo Diamond, and Venishe Official. Outside of modeling, Hanardy is also an entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of "Invizy by Nard," a fashion brand that specializes in waist trainers and corsets aimed at curvy women. Her business reflects her passion for body positivity and her desire to empower women of all sizes to feel confident and beautiful. On social media, Empress Nard has built a strong presence, especially on Instagram, where she has over 625,000 followers. She is also active on platforms like Twitter (@EmpressNard), TikTok (@empressnard), and YouTube, where she shares content related to fashion, lifestyle, and self-confidence. Hanardy is currently unmarried and describes herself as a foodie and a bit of a loner. While she is very public about her work and advocacy, she keeps her personal life private. As of 2025, her estimated net worth is around $500,000, earned through her modeling contracts, brand partnerships, and business ventures. Empress Nard continues to inspire many by promoting self-love, confidence, and fashion for all body types.