NO. 17 — DON'T PLAY NICE
“The biggest struggle was honestly with myself. Stepping into a new world and facing your fears can be scary. You have to believe that no matter which path life takes you, no matter what challenge you face, it all happens for a reason.” WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLE WHEN DECIDING TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS?
WOULD YOU SAY MODELING MADE YOU MORE OR LESS CONFIDENT? I would say my whole journey since I’ve left home has made me more confident. Leaving my parents’ house at a young age in such a short notice, forced me to do things that made me feel like I can conquer anything. Modeling has definitely raised the bar though, especially when it comes to everyday tasks like talking to strangers and being around large groups. WHO ARE YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATIONS AND WHAT BRAND DO YOU DREAM OF WORKING WITH? I honestly try not to follow other models too much because I want to keep my style and look pure. If I did have to pick one, it would be Nyle DiMarco. The time and dedication he puts behind his name and work is very admirable. I would hope to one day work with all my favorite clothing brands such as, Adidas, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, ect. It would be a dream to also participate in a Yeezy season show and walk for fashion week in all major cities. HOW BIG DID HAVING A SUPPORT SYSTEM PLAY WHEN DECIDING TO LEAVE EVERYTHING BEHIND AT HOME TO FOLLOW YOUR PASSION?
The biggest struggle was honestly with myself. Stepping into a new world and facing your fears can be scary. You have to believe that no matter which path life takes you, no matter what challenge you face, it all happens for a reason. You’ll always have that little voice in your head that tells you otherwise, but once you learn to just let go and trust the process, you’ll learn that life will unfold the way that it is suppose to. I envisioned a dream and held onto that vision, and I trust life will turn a man’s dream into a reality.
It’s hard to say. It was my decision to leave home and a lot of hearts were broken in the process. It was hard for my family to understand why I would do such a thing out of the random coming from a loved background. It was also hard for me to explain why I felt the need to make such a big move. But I stuck to a promise that I made to myself, which was that no matter how hard things got I wouldn’t give up. I would always stand back up if I fell down.
121