PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE July 10th Anniversary Issue | Page 123

T L EMMA interview by tiffany bank tiffanybank.net FB: facebook.com/TiffanyBank IG: @mstiffanybank TW: @TiffanyBank What made you decide to become a plus size model? My mom was a model in her younger days, and some of my earliest memories are of us practicing poses in the bathroom mirror, walking the hallway like it was a runway, and putting different looks together that fit my style and shape. She gave me my first glance into the modeling world and always reminded me that being tall and curvy was a good thing, and that I should celebrate that! When the modeling doors opened for me she was my biggest supporter right there cheering me on. I’m thankful for her because now I see how important it is for every girl to have a woman in their corner Name: Emma Holland Resides In: Nashville, TN Height/Size: 5’11’’ / Size 14/16 cheering them on. We have to remind each other that having curves is a beautiful thing! I am so thankful I get to be a face in an industry Online portfolio: that encourages women to embrace their shape and love every bit of emmanewsom.com it! For the young girls who might constantly tear themselves down, My favorite quote: “Those who matter don’t mind, I want to be an inspiration for them that no matter where they come and those who mind don’t from or what they look like or what they do. They should ignore matter” the idea that they need to cover their shape with baggy clothes and