Hope
For me, life is not about complacency.
Life is about creating.
Life is an expression.
Life is about loving.
Modelling is truly something I love to do.
It's free.
It's fun.
There's no age limit.
It's all about being you.
Amanda - if I burn bridges it's because I can swim now
I know people work hard some sell their soul however I feel like you sell yourself no matter what regardless because you want people to know your talent and what you're worth is so at the end of the day you are selling yourself overall. Some get tired of struggling so I see why they go the short route because the long route wasn't working but don't sell yourself short; you're worth too much. My mom told me I'm sitting on a million dollars... so I need someone who sees my worth that I'm worth more than I come off to be.
Kayla - young mother and dedicated model
Being a young mother is definitely hard I had my first son at 16 but I feel that having my son so young was a blessing, he made me turn my whole life around. I now have two amazing boys and an amazing husband! My choice to do what I love doesn't change the fact that I would do anything for my family.
Ally - American beauty
Being a curve model is really challenging because the industry is either looking for a size 00-2 or a true plus-sized model. All women’s bodies should be represented in fashion. Real sized curvy girls too. It’s often a challenge in finding brands that are forward thinking. I’m very thankful every day for curvy models like Ashley Graham that are paving the way for inclusion and body positivity in the fashion industry. I am also thankful for industry leaders and designers like MacDugal and Christian Siriano for using curvy model.
Ańdriay
I have one huge tattoo on my right thigh. It's a cluster of roses and designs with a quote in Tibetan Sanskrit and a geisha. The Sanskrit is in Drutsa and reads, "To live and die with no regrets." Roses are symbolic to love and happiness. The geisha symbolizes the epitome of a living work of art, one of which I consider myself. My tattoo means that, whether good or bad, each and every experience makes us who we are. There's nothing I'll trade in the world for the woman I am today and I accept that and all that came with it, it's a work of art. Get it?