PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE November 2015 Indie Designer Issue | Page 82

How do you feel about being called a “plus size” model?

Honestly, I don’t have any feelings towards being called “plus size”. It’s what I am and I’m proud
that I can represent the plus size women in the world while proving that being plus size IS
beautiful. I want to empower women to feel confident in their own skin and not hide themselves
because society thinks anything over a size 8 isn’t attractive – because it is. I hope to inspire
women to feel confident about their bodies. I want all women to know that no matter what
shape, size or color you are – you are beautiful.

What is your advice to aspiring models?

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Please do your RESEARCH! While I know it’s so much easier to ask someone how to be a plus
size model, the reality is that finding that information on your own is much more valuable.
Check out the interviews of models you admire and aspire to work with one day. Find out where
you fit in or if you even fit in the category to be a plus model. It will save you plenty of time,
money and headaches.

PRACTICE the craft. You should always test and invest in your photo shoots. Modeling is a
business and should be treated as such. Social media can make you or break you… be very
mindful of what you post and who you follow. Create a professional page and a personal page
to differentiate the two.