InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 41 | Page 32

KASJA McCARTHY Interview: Candies Deezy Liu / Photography: Radek Hruby InkSpired Magazine: How and when did your modeling career begin? Kasja McCarthy: A little over 10 years ago I began by helping a few friends build their portfolios while they learned how to use their cameras. It was really a learning process for everyone. InkSpired Magazine: Do you have any advice for aspiring models? Kasja McCarthy: Be unique. Be yourself. Don’t be afraid to go out of the box and always work with someone you’re comfortable with. InkSpired Magazine: What else do you do? Kasja McCarthy: I’ve been doing body suspension for over 13 years. It’s my little piece of heaven. From private suspensions with family to public shows, conventions, and a few concerts for Jane’s Addiction. I also have been managing Fallen Owl Tattoo in Denver, Colorado for the last 5 years. InkSpired Magazine: What inspired you to start getting tattooed? Kasja McCarthy: As cliche as it sounds, I’ve always known I wanted to get tattooed. The majority of my body has been planned out from a young age and it’s always been about finding the artist who can pull out my ideas and run with them. InkSpir YXY