Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you decided to choose modeling as a career? My name is Brooke Deighton and I grew up in Terre Haute, IN. When I was eight years old, my sister, Michelle Deighton, was on America’s Next Top Model. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I wanted to be just like her. Ever since then, I haven’t stopped dreaming about becoming a model.
I’ve known Brooke for several years and have had the opportunity to work with her on my social media platform. She’s a beauty inside and out, and a young woman on a mission to make it big in New York City. She’s taken a leap of faith and making her dreams come true. - Yvette Morgan
Tell us about your education. Any prior modeling courses or studies? I was signed to my first modeling agency, Helen Wells Agency, when I was 18 years old. I didn’t have any prior experience at all. I only learned random things my sister had taught me. What are your goals in your modeling career? As a model, I have a lot of goals. To name a few, I want to walk in the New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week. Runway is my favorite type of modeling. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is every model’s dream! I also want to be on the cover of Vogue. What did your parents say when you told them you wanted to pursue modeling? Were they supportive? I moved to New York City on June 1. When I was planning and packing up my belongings, my parents had no idea what to think. I had been planning to move since the fall of 2017. It’s not that my parents didn’t support me, because they support me 100% in everything I do, but I think they were mostly nervous and worried about me. What is your guilty pleasure? Definitely chocolate and desserts. You can ask anyone who knows me and that’s what they would say! I have such a sweet tooth. What beauty tips do you swear by? How do you stay fit? I have a lot of beauty hacks/tips, but one thing I love are oils for my face and skin. I have a nightly face routine with a variety of different products to help my skin feel fresh and stay young.
As for staying fit, I used to workout six days a week, but since I moved to New York, it’s a little harder to go to the gym every day. So, I make sure I run every day and squeeze in a good workout when I get the chance. I was always involved in sports, so it’s nothing new to me. If you weren’t a model, what would you be doing? If I wasn’t modeling, I would definitely try to get into acting. Who knows? Maybe after my modeling career I’ll become an actor! What advice would you give someone wanting to follow in your footsteps? My advice to anyone wanting to become a model is to take risks and never give up, no matter who tells you no. You have to move past that and work harder for whatever you’re trying to do in your life. It’s your life—love it how you want. How important is it to network and get your foot in the door? Networking is so important, especially here in New York City. Everyone here “knows someone,” and that advantage is important. Finally, where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I truly see myself being successfully in anything I put my mind to, honestly. I’m not one to give up on my goals, so I will work until I achieve them.
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Photo by Nina Ottolino
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