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Photos by Lawrence Smith // Czar Photography Hair by Bridgette Williams

Model on the Move

When did you first get involved in modeling?

I’ve been modeling since I was 18. I went to my first model bootcamp and that is initially what got me into modeling.

What or Who inspired you to pursue such a competitive career?

I’d have to say, a friend of mine who at the time was Miss Teen Pennsylvania.

How has the industry evolved since you first started modeling?

I am 22 now, I feel it is just as competitive as when I started. I feel like COVID-19 has made things difficult, for traveling, runway and fashion shows.

If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in these tough careers? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why?

This career field has been my dream of choice since I was a little girl. I’m very passionate about modeling, not only that there are so many career choices in the modeling world itself. It’s crazy to me, that at the age of 22, I work for a modeling agency as an Administrative Assistant.

Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a model in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas?

I’m confident, very open to different ideas and style, flexible, and I’m also genuinely kind.

Photos by Lawrence Smith // Czar Photography Hair by Bridgette Williams

What has been your biggest challenge? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

For me, I feel COVID-19 is a negative factor right now, because of the Virus there are many endeavors I hoped I would reach this year, but unfortuntely I wasn’t able to. My biggest challenge was learning to be confident and to embrace my body, which is a tremendous journey that many models continually go on. It can be really hard in today’s shallow version of what true beauty should be.

A common phrase as a performing artist is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?

I do not agree with this statement, If I’m not comfortable or happy on a project, then I know it’s definitely not meant for me and I should walk away.

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Do you have any hidden talents?

I enjoy singing, painting, and I love writing screenplays, drama and theatre, and cooking.

What is the best advice you have received?

The best advice I’ve learned and received is to not sell yourself short in this career.

Photos by Lawrence Smith // Czar Photography

What projects are you currently working on... that you can talk about?

I’m currently writing a screenplay for a feature length film.

How can fans-to-be follow your career?

You can follow me on Instagram, my Instagram name is: not_your_typical_beauty_

Photos by Lawrence Smith // Czar Photography