Fearless Curves Magazine

Please let the readers know where you're from.? 

​

I am a real city girl, Philadelphia PA

​

How long have you been in the modeling game? 

I been modeling pretty much all my life. Starting at 15years old with hair commercials. I been a part of the plus size family since 2014.

What's your nationality? 

I am African American 

​

Your journey into modeling started at a young age, and you've navigated through various aspects of the fashion industry. Could you share how your early experiences shaped your passion for fashion and modeling today? 

​

I remember rushing home to watch American next top model. Posing in the mirror using my hallway as a runway. mimicking Ms. Tyra banks. In middle school I started a girl group. We would do fashion shows at all the teen clubs in Philly. Showcasing my own designs. All my life fashion was my entertainment. I was either making clothes, modeling or styling. 

You mentioned facing challenges due to your curves early in your career. How did you overcome these obstacles, and what advice would you give to aspiring models who might face similar challenges?

In my earlier career I remember going to casting call and not booking. Some said too sexy, some said too curvy. I even remember getting booked for a big show and I was super excited. Then the event cancel. not because I wasn’t good enough but, because there wasn’t a plus size designer there to fit my size 12 curves. Heart breaking yes but I did stop trying.  I over came these obstacles by not faulting myself or my image. I decided to do research. The advice I will give and inspiring models is to do your research. Yes you want to be a model but what kind of model? There’s so many categories for this big title (Model) find one that fits you. Ever brand has a target audience and you might not fit the mold and that’s ok. Use that as practiced. For every No there is a Yes to match . Sometimes that No is a not right now or not for this brand. Be patient and do research. Years later that same show that cancel me due to no plus designers booked me and I got to walk for there 1st plus size collection. Best feeling was knowing I was opening other doors for women that look like me. 

Attending the NYC Plus Night Out Fashion Show in 2014 was a turning point for you. Could you describe that experience and how it impacted your career trajectory?

Walking into a room full of women of all shapes and ethnicities. Confident , bold and proud. It was just a recharge for my soul. All these years I been trying to force myself into a lane that wasn’t for me. Plus, night out gave me the confidence I was lacking. My reality was I might not ever be that size 2 model. But I still can enjoy my body Thru life journeys and still be beautiful, confident, curvy and in on the runway.