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For many beginner models, nerves can get in the way. The job of a runway model is fast paced, and young models can become over stimulated. Exposure to fashion shows, even as an attendee, can help relieve those jitters. "One of my favorite projects is definitely New York Fashion Week," says Hannah, "the feeling of just being there is overwhelming in the best way, the people you meet, the opportunities you gain, the clothing, the food! Everything is so much fun, and just the feeling of getting to walk the runway is incredible."

Ignore the Haters

Don't let people get you down. This is a life lesson that can get you through no matter what you do. Unfortunately, in this world there is often more negativity than positivity - focus on the positive. "Throughout my career, I’ve gotten endlessly picked on, mocked and told I wouldn’t make it, and that my job was stupid," says Hannah. "My best advice for any of that is to not let the hate stop you. As soon as I stopped letting the opinions of others influence my life, I thrived, I used the hate as motivation to keep going. Let nothing stop you, the more you grow, the smaller and more meaningless the hate becomes." Hannah has advice for those times when someone brings you down. "One thing I want all of my fans to know is that modeling for me is all about being myself, showing the world who I am and what I have to offer," says Hannah. "Throughout my modeling journey I have found my way to self-love and self- confidence, and I want everybody to know that loving yourself comes before trying to make others love you. Be yourself, and if people don’t like that, it’s their loss."

Find Your Rock

Everyone has that person, the one that listens, makes you laugh and lends a shoulder to cry on. Whether it is your mom, brother, sister, uncle, neighbor, teacher, or friend, make sure to find someone you can lean on. "My biggest inspiration has been my mom, or my momager when she’s working," says Hannah. "None of this would’ve been possible without my mom, she’s my absolute best friend in the world. My mom has always stuck by my side through everything and always pushed me to be the best version of myself I could possibly be." One of my favorite moments was walking in my first ever New York Fashion week in 2021 and seeing her afterwards, she’s the one person whose opinion I truly care about, and she was so incredibly proud of me, and I knew I couldn’t have done any of it without her.

Hannah has big aspirations to continue growing in her modeling career and thanks all her fans for their support along the way. Her hard work and dedication can be an inspiration to every young model out there. Find Hannah on Instagram @hannahkenerly.

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