Model Citizen Magazine Issue 32

Rachæl Weir FASHION DESIGNER

RECOGNIZING & SHOWCASING FASHION BRANDS TALENTS & CREATIVES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AROUND THE WORLD

Rachæl Weir FASHION DESIGN!

Rachæl Weir rachæl_g_weir@hotmail.com @rachælweir_designs http://www.rachælweir.com Country United Kingdom State / Region Scotland Designer ABOUT A lot of my print designs contain cats, some obvious, some not. My graduate collection, Feline Fine, has six outfits, with every garment having a cheeky little cat somewhere in print. It takes a minute or two for people to notice - is that a cat? This always sparks up a conversation.

Rachæl, what are your passion and aspiration in life? How did you start as a Designer?

During school, I lived in the Art department. I was always very tactile and loved textiles, fashion and photography. I went to college for two years straight from school and studied Fashion, then into the second year of University at Edinburgh College of Art to continue my studies. Now that I have graduated my aspiration in life is to build my brand, and maybe one day has a store. I would like to have a big studio space in the future to be able to teach people aspects of fashion and textile design.

Who is your inspiration in life Rachæl? How do you keep inspired?

Inspiration is all around. I am often inspired by photography. I love the work of Vivianne Sassen. Her photography tells a story and showcases interesting colour and shape through reflection and shadow.

We all make mistakes Rachæl; we wish we could take back. Please tell us about time being a Designer; you wish you’d handled a situation differently with a colleague.

The breakdowns we all had in our final year at uni over the tiniest details.

Rachæl, when you’re working with a large number of clients, it’s tricky to deliver excellent service to them all. As a Designer, how do you go about prioritising your clients’ needs?

Everything is always done to the best standard.

Please tell us, Rachæl, about a time you had to be very strategic in order to meet all your top priorities as a Designer?

During my final year we had deadlines every week, therefore in order to be able to meet these deadlines, I had to be very strategic. The workload was immense.

Rachæl, please give us an example of a time when you were able to persuade someone to see things your way at work successfully.

During university and photoshoots always involving working in a group. The key to teamwork is making sure everyone has a contribution.

Rachæl, please tell us about your proudest professional accomplishment as a Designer. There might be many, but there is always this proudest moment that you want to share with everyone. What is it and why?

Graduating from University and my collection being showcased on the catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week in London.

Rachæl, please give us an example of a time you were able to be creative with your work. What was exciting or difficult about it?

I am always creative with my work. My graduate collection, feline fine, has a focus on creative pattern cutting which is visible through helictical sleeves that I developed working on the mannequin. This was a trial and error process. Therefore, it took a longggkggg time until I achieved what I had in my head.

What advice would you give to the people who want to be successful as a Designer?

Keep going, and take every opportunity you can get.

Are you looking for collaboration with fashion talents, brands and creatives? If yes, please state below what type of collaboration you are looking for?

Yes, I love collaborating with photographers and stylists for magazines.

Photo Credits: Photographer: Joanna Kopaczova Photographer: Bartek Furdal

ASHLEE

STEWARTPFATTERSON ASHION STYLIST

ASHLEE STEWART-PATTERSON ASHLEE.PATTERSON12@YAHOO.COM @IR_IE HTTP://THIRDIRIE.CREVADO.COM/ COUNTRY UNITED STATES STATE / REGION CALIFORNIA FASHION STYLIST ABOUT PHOTO CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHER: LEANN BENICH @LEANNCHRISTINE PHOTOGRAPHYMODELS: UPON REQUEST

ASHLEE STEWART-PATTERSON ASHLEE.PATTERSON12@YAHOO.COM @IR_IE HTTP://THIRDIRIE.CREVADO.COM/ COUNTRY UNITED STATES STATE / REGION CALIFORNIA FASHION STYLIST ABOUT PHOTO CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHER: LEANN BENICH @LEANNCHRISTINE PHOTOGRAPHYMODELS: UPON REQUEST

Milosz

Majkowski DESIGNER

Milosz Majkowski milosz.majkowski@gmail.com @majkowskimily https://www.facebook.com/GurafikkuShonen Country Poland State / Region Pomorskie Designer

ABOUT First of all, I started being interested in art in junior high-school. But later I realised that I want to be an artist in future. It's not that far away what I was thinking then.

And now I create my style in design, painting, and photography.

Miłosz, what are your passion and aspiration in life? How did you start as a Designer?

Just art.

Who is your inspiration in life Miłosz? How do you keep inspired?

I think that it's Max Ernst.

We all make mistakes MiÅ‚osz; we wish we could take back. Please tell us about time being a Designer; you wish you’d handled a situation differently with a colleague.

I don't remember this kind of situation.

MiÅ‚osz, when you’re working with a large number of clients, it’s tricky to deliver excellent service to them all. As a Designer, how do you go about prioritising your clients’ needs?

I don't have clients, yet.

Please tell us Miłosz, about a time you had to be very strategic in order to meet all your top priorities as a Designer?

I haven't.

Miłosz, please give us an example of a time when you were able to persuade someone to see things your way at work successfully.

It's been on the art fair in my school.

Milosz, please tell us about your proudest professional accomplishment as a Designer. There might be many, but there is always this proudest moment that you want to share with everyone. What is it and why?

It's when I sell my art for the first time.

Miłosz, please give us an example of a time you were able to be creative with your work. What was exciting or difficult about it?

It's when I have to make graphics for my client which changes his mind now and then.

What advice would you give to the people who want to be successful as a Designer?

Just draw, draw and draw to create your style.

Are you looking for collaboration with fashion talents, brands and creatives? If yes, please state below what type of collaboration you are looking for?

Modelling Photo Credits: Photography by: @FotoSrebro

MANSI SINGH mansisinghparihar09@gmail.com @Mansisinghparihar https://www.instagram.com/ Mansisinghparihar/ Country India State / Region Mumbai Model

Bianca Ruiz

Bianca Ruiz biruizofficial@outlook.com @biruiz http://www.mywanderlustmind.com Country United States State / Region Los Angeles, California Model ABOUT Originally from Brazil, I have been travelling the world as an international model for the past twelve years. Currently, I am based in Los Angeles, California. Having the opportunity to go the world from an early age I opened my mind to new cultures, I learned about myself and had the pleasure to visit twenty-seven countries. The more I travel I feel an urge to explore and get to know new places and attend the same ones with fresh eyes. I keep a positive and grateful mindset to keep me grounded.

Combining my life experience and passion for writing, I share about my path and thoughts with the world through Instagram and my recently launched my blog, My Wanderlust Mind. Being in a world where we feel so much expectation pressuring ourselves, most of my writing is related with motivation, inspiration and empowerment, leading each of us to remind ourselves of the essential things in life. In my international Modeling career, I had the honour to work with the most prestigious fashion brands. Some of my recent work in the US campaigns, TVCs, catalogues and fashion shows for clients like Rachel Zoe, Uniqlo, Forever 21, Vizio, Monique Lhuillier, The Jetset Diaries, Lauren Moshi, Sherri Hill, and many more. I also had privilege the honour to shoot the cover for American Style, a four-part CNN Original Series that examines how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time, shaping our unique American identity. That will be released in January 2019.

RICHARD SHIU PHOTOGRAPHER

Richard Shiu richard@richardshiu.com @richardshiu http://www.richardshiu.com Country United States State / Region California Photographer

ABOUT Photo Credits: Photographer: Richard Shiu Cover Photo 1: Model: Kayleigh Davis/Scout Models San Francisco Hair and Make-up: Christina Flach/Scout Models San Francisco

Cover Photo 2: Model: Amini Fonua - Two-time Olympic Athlete

Photo 1: Model: Kayleigh Davis/Scout Models San Francisco Hair and Make-up: Christina Flach/Scout Models San Francisco

Photo 2: Model: Zachariah Ho-Seher/Scout Models San Francisco

Photo 3: Model: Ashley Rae Reyer/MDT Agency San Francisco Hair and Make-up: Lynn Yee

Photo 4: Model: Chris King Wong/MDT Agency San Francisco

Photo 5: Models: Nikki Combs/MDT Agency San Francisco, Malik Hardcastle Clothing: Sui Generis Designer Consignment San Francisco

Photo 6: Mya Papolu/MDT Agency San Francisco

Photo 7: Model: Kayleigh Davis/Scout Models San Francisco Hair and Make-up: Christina Flach/Scout Models San Francisco

Photo 8: Model: Zachariah Ho-Seher/Scout Models San Francisco

Photo 9: Model: Chris King Wong/MDT Agency San Francisco

Photo 10: JP Petcka/MDT Agency San Francisco

RICHARD SHIU PHOTOGRAPHER

Samantha Dwyer Profession: Aspiring model Instagram Account: @sammiedwyer http://www.instagram.com/ sammiedwyer/ dwyesm@gmail.com QLD, Australia About: I am an aspiring model. I am seeking to use my beauty for purposes greater than myself. I am an active environmentalist and want to create a platform where I can show my beauty and talent, along with spreading peace, love and harmony.

Photo Credits: Theresa Hall Photography.

MARIGOLD MEAGHER

Marigold Meagher Profession: Photographer Instagram Account: @eveeditorial http://eveeditorial.com Email address: hello@eveeditorial.com Australia Who are you submitting for?

Myself About: Women are magical creatures that are so versatile. I endeavour to capture their stories with a bit of cheek, mystery and classic elegance.

There is not a style in the world that a woman can't enchant you with. I use a lot of raw elements and lots of bling to accentuate the story before me and captivate the audience.

Photo Credits: Photographer - Marigold Meagher of Eve Editorial Designer - Emily Purcell Hair and Makeup - Fiona Tran-Phan of Kochou Beauty Model - Maria Sannico

Nyasha Marere

Nyasha Marere roselynmarere@gmail.com @roselyn_marere https://www.instagram.com/ roselyn_marere/ Country India State / Region Maharashtra Model Photo Credits: @kalserkamrunal @millindshirke @jmimagestudio

David Chin Mien Sun

David Chin Mien Sun Profession: Model Instagram Account: @imdchin Email address: dchinms@hotmail.com Brazil

About: My name is David Chin, I’m currently a model, but sometimes I’m also a singer. I love every type of art and being a model is a passion because it’s so beautiful how all the team is involved in creating a new piece of art to the world. I want to be a famous person model or singer, would be nice.

Your Story Well, all my life I’ve been a nerd in school because I 'm Asian and everybody thoughts that I have only to study. Nobody thought that I was beautiful or something else, that one day I could sing well or be a model. But one day, I have fly to Taiwan, and there I was going to be a student of Chinese. Then I started to think that I could have a healthy life and change everything from now on, so I started by myself to train cardio after school, it was 02:00 am, every day, and change my diet. In 3 months I lost 16kg, and a Taiwan Agency found me and asked if I wanted to be a model. So, that’s how I started my career. Then I came back to Brazil and continued as a model here since then.

Photo Credits: Bruno Penato, Ihor Rapita

Greta Ventura photographer

Greta Ventura Profession: photographer @ventura_rae http://gretaventura.wixsite.com/photo= Email address: vgretaelisabeth@yahoo.it CT, Italy

About: I'm a photographer. After three years studying at the Fine Arts Academy, I've had the opportunity to achieve different skills in cinema and digital art. My passions are photography and cinema. I try to connect these two passion in my pictures through lights, editing and feelings. What I want to achieve in life are the freedom of expressing myself throughout my art and my photographs. I'd also like to build a new world behind my photographs to make people understand, appreciate and feel both with the mind and with the heart.

Photo Credits: Photographer/Retoucher: Greta Ventura Model: Noemi Giambirtone

Emily Rose Hinz

Emily Rose Hinz Profe!ion: Actre!, Model, Writer.

Instagram Accou": @emily_hinz h#p://www.emilyrosehinz.com Email addre!: emilyrhinz@gmail.com New York, NY Abo$: My name is Emily Rose, b$ most call me Emmy. I am a young and pa!ionate artist curre"ly residing in New York City. I graduated from James Madison University in 2017 with a BA in Th%tre Dance and a conce"ration in Musical Th%tre. I am a lover of cr%tion - whether it be performing, modelling or writing, I aspire to be able to expre! myself to the world. I love to encourage pa!ion and inner b%$y, and I am excited to co"inue on my journey and fulfil my dr%ms.

Photo Credits: Photo 1: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 2: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 3: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 4: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 5: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 6: Shock Media Photography Photo 7: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 8: Shock Media Photography Photo 9: Kara Overlien Photography Photo 10: Kara Overlien Photography

Melina kadina Williams

MELINA KADINA WILLIAMS PROFESSION: FITNESS COACH/ MODEL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: @MELINA_KADINA_81 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM MELINA WILLIAMS EMAIL ADDRESS: WMELIA9@GMAIL.COM DAGENHAM, UK ABOUT: LIVELY, BUBBLY AND THE LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY. I LOVE TO LAUGH AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. I CAN ADAPT TO ANY SITUATION AND READY TO THE SHOW THE WORLD WHAT I'M MADE OF. MY PURPOSE IS TO BRING JOY AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO PEOPLE'S LIVES.

I'M

YOUR STORY VERY YOUNG CHILD, I GREW UP IN THE CARE SYSTEM AND WAS LEFT TO DEFEND FOR MYSELF WITH NO GCSES OR NO PROSPECTS I WAS A LOST SOUL FOR MANY YEARS, WITH NO PARENTS OR FAMILY TO SUPPORT ME I HAD TO GO THROUGH A VERY TOUGH PROCESS TO FIND MYSELF. AS A

I

WAS BULLIED AS A CHILD FOR MY UNIQUE LOOKS, AND I HATED MYSELF FOR IT NOW USING FITNESS AS A TOOL TO FOCUS ALL MY NEGATIVE ENERGY, AND IT'S HELPED ME TO OVERCOME A LOT.

I

EVEN COMPETED IN A BODYBUILDING COMPETITION FOR THE FIRST TIME THREE YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS HOMELESS, AND WITH MY TWO CHILDREN, I MANAGED TO COME 2ND TO THE WORLD CHAMPION IN MY CATEGORY.

I

NOW TEACH WOMEN HOW TO BE STRONG IN MIND AND BODY AS WELL AS HELPING THEM TO LOVE WHO THEY ARE, AND I TEACH THIS IN MY OWN FITNESS CLASSES CALLED " MAMA'S GONNA KNOCK YOU OUT " USING BOXING AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS TO BUILD THEM UP MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY.

I

AM ALSO WRITING A BOOK BASED ON MY REAL LIFE STORY WITH THE AIM OF WANTING TO BE AN ADVOCATOR FOR CHILDREN AND ANYONE THAT HAS EXPERIENCED WHAT I DID AS A CHILD, SO I CAN INSPIRE THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PRODUCT OF THEIR PAST.

PHOTO CREDITS: ANDRECUNNINGHAM.PHOTOGRAPHY

Viktoriya Popova Retoucer

Viktoriya Popova vika1309@yandex.ru @viktoriyapopovafoto https://www.instagram.com/viktoriya_popova_foto/ Country Russia State / Region Krasnodar region Others/Advertiser

ABOUT I live in the Olympic Sochi. I'm a professional photographer. I love everything that is connected with the world of fashion, beauty and glamour. I think that absolutely any girl can become a girl from the cover of a glossy magazine, The main thing is a high level of a photogram and a retoucher.

Viktoriya, what are your passion and aspiration in life? How did you start as a Others/Advertiser?

I came to the photo after the birth of the child and for a long time took pictures of the children, but then gradually became fascinated by the fashion photo.

Who is your inspiration in life Viktoriya? How do you keep inspired?

I am inspired by feature films, paintings by famous artists. Sometimes, when I see a beautiful girl on the street, I get an image for shooting, and such interesting photo projects are born.

We all make mistakes Viktoriya; we wish we could take back. Please tell us about time being a Others/Advertiser; you wish you’d handled a situation differently with a colleague.

I foretell cooperation with colleagues if this person's work is interesting to me.

Viktoriya, when you’re working with a large number of clients, it’s tricky to deliver excellent service to them all. As a Others/Advertiser, how do you go about prioritising your clients’ needs?

I certainly listen to the request of the client, but are based on my experience; the production process is run by just me.

Please tell us Viktoriya, about a time you had to be very strategic in order to meet all your top priorities as an Others/ Advertiser? for me it is very important to have models with which I work, was a professional makeup and hairstyle, it is a prerequisite Viktoriya, please give us an example of a time when you were able to persuade someone to see things your way at work successfully. new year's eve I came up with the idea to take pictures in the style of a glossy magazine, I called the project "the glamorous snow maiden."

Viktoriya, please tell us about your proudest professional accomplishment as a Others/Advertiser. There might be many, but there is always this proudest moment that you just want to share with everyone. What is it and why? the achievement I think any idea that I was able to make in real life Viktoriya, please give us an example of a time you were able to be creative with your work. What was exciting or difficult about it? to implement their projects is always hard for fear that something will not work, at such a moment I always try to mobilise all its tough to achieve your goal What advice would you give to the people who want to be successful as an Others/Advertiser? the main advice is not to be afraid and just do, even if it did not, still, continue to work in this direction and will succeed!

Are you looking for collaboration with fashion talents, brands and creatives? If yes, please state below what type of collaboration you are looking for?

I'm happy to collaborate with a glossy fashion magazine, with photographers working in this direction pictures.

Photo Credits: Photographer: @viktoriyapopovafoto

Lilia

Korolova

Lilia Korolova Profession: Photographer Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/liliphotogoldcoast/ http://www.liliphotogoldcoast.com liliphotogoldcoast@gmail.com Surfers Paradise, Australia

About: I'm capturing personalities, characters ... passionate about it! As to model, Polina is inspired fashion model, dancer, actor ... multi-talented young person.

Photo Credits: Credits: Model Polina Zyuzina https://www.instagram.com/polinaziuzinadancer/ Photographer LiliPhoto Photography www.liliphotogoldcoast.com https://www.facebook.com/liliphotogoldcoast/ MUA Eleonora Scott https://www.facebook.com/muaeleonoragc/

Mansura

Mansura Profession: Model Instagram Account: @rreeef https://do.comthaceone.com Email address: h.mansura9@gmail.com Sydney, Australia About: I’m an international student currently living and studying in Sydney. Been an international student most of my life. Born in Bangladesh, schooling in India, uni in Sydney and hopefully my aspiration of becoming a model will make me travel more. I’m passionate about clothes and dressing up like every other girl. I feel like I have a real connection with what I wear, one minute I’m a tomboy and the next I’m this girl who loves makeup.

Photo Credits: Stelios Stylianou, The Photo Studio Sydney Hareth Tayem Photography

Indre

Zvirzdyte Fashion Designer

Indre Zvirzdyte Profession: Fashion Designer Instagram Account: @indrezvir Website or social media link: http://facebook.com/indre.zvirzdyte Email address: indre.zvirzdyte@gmail.com Herning, Denmark About: Hello, I am Indre Zvirzdyte, 23 years old, Lithuanian currently graduating at VIA Design College, Denmark. I have the vision to make a fashion like an art, keeping it wearable and functional. My artsy minimalistic style creates a compelling look, keeping in mind sustainability. I would love to spread this idea more widely.

Your Story I have a background of studying in Art school for five years, nature where I come from, family, art school influenced my choice to become a fashion designer.

However, I was not sure if it will be possible as I knew that I couldn't get financial support from my family, as have three brothers and a sister. I decided if I want it I have to do something, and I straight after my gymnasium graduation in Lithuania, I packed my things and moved to Nothern Ireland to live with one of my brothers.

I found a job there and started saving for my fashion studies in Denmark. After one year, I was excepted to study in VIA and from when I feel I am on the right track, however even now it is super tricky not only about studies as I always do my best to do amazing garments and sketches but also I have 3 different work to support my self and my ideas.

Photo Credits: Designer: Indre Zvirzdyte Photographer: MichĂŚl Burns MUA: Alexandra Panczyszyn Models: Tobias Thirup, Maja Winther and Alberta Graversen

Pawel Bednarz Photo"aph!

Pawel Bednarz pablobednarz@interia.pl @pablobednarz https://www.facebook.com/bednarzphoto/ Country Poland State / Region Mazovian Photographer

ABOUT

I specialise in portrait photography. I interested in fashion and editorial photos. I try to close symmetry and geometry in my photoshoots.

Pawel, what are your passion and aspiration in life? How did you start as a Photographer?

My father had a Russian Zenith XP with Helios lenses. I started with analogue photography with many manual Russian and Japanese lenses ( Jupiter, Takumar, Helios, Carl Zeiss etc.)

Who is your inspiration in life Pawel? How do you keep inspired?

Richard Avedon, Magebursky Edmund, Annie Leibovitz, Aleks Gudzowaty We all make mistakes Pawel; we wish we could take back. Please tell us about time being a Photographer; you wish you’d handled a situation differently with a colleague.

When You go abroad - always take a reserve body:) I was in Madrid in May 2017. I started to make the shoots, and the shutter died. It was terrible.

Pawel, when you’re working with a large number of clients, it’s tricky to deliver excellent service to them all. As a Photographer, how do you go about prioritising your clients’ needs?

I have a simple task. I am a portrait photographer, and I mostly work with max two person. Of course, you must remember that you must take a photo in which all of this person will look excellent. There is a lot of things that you must check: light, exposure, ISO, hair of your model, looking and so on.

Please tell us, Pawel, about a time you had to be very strategic in order to meet all your top priorities as a Photographer?

I do not have a strategy. My only strategy is to get better every day than yesterday. I think that good quality will defend itself.

Pawel, please give us an example of a time when you were able to persuade someone to see things your way at work successfully.

2-Jan Pawel, please tell us about your proudest professional accomplishment as a Photographer. There might be many, but there is always this proudest moment that you want to share with everyone. What is it and why?

My fiancee smile when she saw portrait made by me.

Pawel, please give us an example of a time you were able to be creative with your work. What was exciting or difficult about it?

It is different What advice would you give to the people who want to be successful as a Photographer? never give up Are you looking for collaboration with fashion talents, brands and creatives? If yes, please state below what type of collaboration you are looking for?

I looking for brands, and new faces in the model. I also want to take cooperation with fashion designers.

Photo Credits: Pawel Bednarz @bednarzphotograhy

Sarah Sales Model

Sarah Sales Profession: Model Instagram Account: @irecrystalline Email address: irecrystalline@gmail.com Canada About: I am a 19-year-old aspiring model. Currently, I model for local photographers, and my occupation is a data entry specialist at a tech company. I would love to achieve my goal of helping others through my passion for art and modelling, to know that others aren't alone in dealing with things like depression.

Your Story I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety from a very early age. My earliest memory was dressing up in my mother's clothing, and applying cheap princess makeup all over my face. Fashion and beauty have been the only thing for years that I had looked forward to in life. The only thing that got me out of bed and excited to start my day was my beauty routine and picking my outfit. I want to share my story with other people like me, to let them know they're not alone, and they can get through it.

Fashion and beauty have helped me overcome my depression and anxiety and sculpted me into the strong, independent woman I am today.

Photo Credits: Chris Perkins, Guillermo.

TONY

V INCENTE F D ASHION

ESIGNER

Tony Vincente Profession: Fashion Designer Instagram Account: @Rossario_george Website or social media link: http://www.rossariogeorge.com Email address: tonyv@rossariogeorge.com WA, USA

About: Rosario George (RG) is a US-based lifestyle brand that sells affordable shœs, clothing, beauty and home accessories. The brand has been (and continues to be) featured in some media platforms and publications including Vogue and GQ. RG is also on a mission to change the world for the better-using fashion as a tool to convey individuality and strength to those who wear our brand.

Your Story Though RG has been in business for one year, RG has emerged as a brand to watch around the world. As well Tony Vincente is showing the world what an African-American designer can do in an industry mostly white. RG is a brand breaking stereotypes in the industry and in what people think of our home-base of Seattle, and it’s fashion community.

Photo Credits: All photos are the property of Rosario George.

Jeremy Massop-

Broomfield

Jeremy Massop-Broomfield Profession: Model Instagram Account: @jay.massop https://www.instagram.com/jay.massop/ Email address: Jmassop93@aol.com Brooklyn, NY, USA

About: The beauty of being a model is the ability to capture someone’s entire personality with one shot! With modelling, you can display whatever mood you’re feeling and do it artistically. It’s not about the beauty if the person but it’s about the vision the person is portraying. Modelling is art!

Photo Credits: Justin Reid (First 3 Photos) James Alexander Singleton (Middle 3 Photos) Elysse Butler(Last 3 Photos)

MANSI SINGH mansisinghparihar09@gmail.com @Mansisinghparihar https://www.instagram.com/ Mansisinghparihar/ Country India State / Region Mumbai Model

Revathi Shan

Revathi Shan Profession: Model Instagram Account: @revathi_shan Email address: revathi_shan@hotmail.com Australia About: I am the typical girl next door who loves smiling, trying new things, and getting the most out of life.

I like to travel, cook (especially desserts), play field hockey (I'm a goalie), dance, and be outdoors.

Manners, kindness, honesty and reliability are what I value above all else, which is why volunteering and giving back and being a good role model is so important to me. I'm an auditor by profession, but you wouldn't guess it given my childlike enthusiasm, my love of anything rainbow and sparkly, and the thrill I get from hiding and jumping out of nowhere to scare people!

Your Story I have been very privileged to be able to grow up in Australia, I love my country, but as a girl of ethnic background (Sri Lankan, Malaysian), it has not always been easy. I got through my teen years telling myself that I was brains, not beauty and that I'd rather be smart than attractive. This was enough to get me through the days until my ex-boyfriend cheated on me with his model exgirlfriend. He told me it was because I wasn't attractive, and that ripped me to shreds. He was my first boyfriend, and my self-esteem plummeted, and it was no longer enough for me to be brains. I got into modelling a year later to try to prove to myself that I was beautiful and just as good as the girl he cheated on me with. While I started for the wrong reasons, my confidence did grow, and I ended up loving being in front of and behind the camera. I'm now very passionate about the push for real models, as I believe we need to see role models for a healthy and attainable body that promote self-esteem and body love — girls of different backgrounds, shapes and sizes, so that all those young people growing up understand that there is not one ideal type of beauty and that every person is beautiful in their way. This is one of the reasons I entered the modelling competition 'Australian Supermodel of the Year', in the curve section. I love that this competition has a curve section and encourages everyone to get involved! I also entered as they put a large emphasis on giving back to the community and have partnered with 'The Butterfly Foundation', an Australian charity that focuses on eating disorders and loving your body, which I'm all for!

Photo Credits: Photographer: John Janick Model: Revathi Shan (Australian Supermodel of the Year Curve Finalist)

B

Lindsay

Be#n

B Lindsay Belan Profession: Model Instagram Account: @heartbrokenstilettos Website or social media link: https://heartbrokenstilettos.com Email address: heartbrokenstilettos@gmail.com UK About: I'm an exotic dancer and model who has worked in new countries across the world.

Your Story I wanted to share the experiences I have had so I decided to write a blog, breaking down the stereotypes of exotic dancers and talking about those who patronise the clubs we work in. It’s a fascinating insight into a world most people know little about.

Photo Credits: Photos by Gabor Hajnaczky IG @hajnaczkyfoto

Sara Takieddine

Sara Takieddine Profession: Model Instagram Account: @SaraBeachLife http://www.flickr.com Enter: Sara Beachlife Instagram: @SaraBeachLife Facebook: Sara BeachLife Email address: SaraTakieddine@yahoo.com USA About: Fun. Wild. Free. Love Peace and Wellness. Fashion is an expression. Let's start Portraying our Unity and Community in a more Positive Fashion/Generation!

I am not One-Dimensional. I am Universal. I enjoy watching Seeds Blossom!

Your Story Modelling has captivated me since I was a child. I think that beauty is everywhere and woman of all ages should embrace their self! Times have changed. My ethnicity is Irish, MiddleEastern and Native American. It just came about recently that more ethnic models have derived on the scene (Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Kym K) and that had embraced me to Go For It! Its Fun and Informing and Inspiring!

I have lost family members, and friends do to my decision to do this as a Hobbie. Am open to growth.

I worked in retail for 15-years and always wondered what it would be like to be on the frontlines! I want to make a positive effect on the world. And Models do that! They Express <3 Xoxo, @Sara BeachLife Photo Credits: JĹ&#x201C; Richland

Geeta

A$ami

Geeta Akrami Profession: Fashion Designer Instagram Account: @atelierakrami Email address: geeta.ak@hotmail.com Australia

About: I am a Fashion Designer and a woman, Inspired by culture and art, combining aboriginal art and artisan techniques from Afghanistan. Aiming to bring together, raise awareness and celebrate the artistic talent of women from many different cultures.

Your Story I grow up in a country that women can not stand for their rights (Afghanistan). I am a woman knowing that how many women around the world are struggling for their identity, equality, respect for female human rights.

Photo Credits: My design inspiration came from Aboriginal women's Art and Afghan Women Embroidery Techniques.

Jesus Montero

Jesus Montero Profession: stevedore Instagram Account: @epok_gold Email address: epokgold@yahoo.es Spain

About: - Each one teaches one - (you never know what you can show and at the same time learn from whom you teach ) - The difficult I do, the impossible I try (this sentence sums up because I write u : ) -Do in the world what you want to receive from the world -( i am vegan, very healthy,....." means sauna in corporate Sano"... fair, worker, retailer, I believe in Karma.

-The meaning of life is not to live it, but to understand how to live it. (sometimes we do not have what we want, accepting it dœs or dœs not make your self) Your Story Hi, I'm Jesus, I'm from Spain, and I'm currently 36 years old.

I have been dancing breakdancing since 1998, because of the video of run D.M.C vs Jason Nevins _ it's like that: D: D: D In 2006 when I was 23, after a championship in Barcelona, I was able to fulfil my life's dream of getting a place at an academy in Los Angeles with the famous boy Pœ One. But having to leave because being a very young father and the mother did not want to take care of the baby.

YES! This story sounds like a sad television series, but it is real, and I am the protagonist.

I opened a dance academy in my city and had to close because the business failed. (same that my dream) Having to work very hard on things that I do not like at all....hate! Being very different from my passion, my culture, my concerns ... soooo difficult.

Now she is 14 years old, and she can go alone ... too much on my opinion!!!: D: D: D Totally ..... that story will like and shock that is now one of my best friends currently, PΠONE, member of the Red Bull team and organiser battle of the year and Freestyle session around the world.

Thanks to this, I can return to the stages and their competitions without stopping training, living ins my city, working as a stevedore and taking care of my daughter, and so be able to travel.

Los Angeles, New York, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, London, Morroco, South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand ........ many, many places!!

Which thing would be better in this world than to be able to go through it?

I have known countless people, known many cultures and lived thousands of experiences.

And that's what it dœs to me, and people say that I have something, something that they do not know what to be but that they have to look again and be with me to understand... as you know!

The police always see it !! and still stop to ask for identification!

Maybe they work for modelcitizenmag ???? : D: D: D Thanks for reading and giving me the opportunity to express myself @mackysuson !!!

You write to my , and I respond to your proposal.

Thanks again to everyone.

Photo Credits: @ivan_rodriguez_filmmaker @luisdemiguel_79

Giovanna

Claxton

Giovanna Claxton Profession: Actor/model Instagram Account: Instragram.com/giovannadclaxto Email address: giovannadclaxton@comcast.net Georgia,USA About: I'm a childlike Sophia Loren. I am high on the sweet nectar of life! Acting makes me feel alive! I approach everything with a passionate and warm heart!! I feel and love deeply. I want to explore every bit of this world. I want to excel in my acting career. I am living life to it's absolute fullest.

Photo Credits: Rich Billig

Wijco van Zoelen

Wijco van Zoelen Profession: Photographer Instagram Account: @wijco http://www.wijcovanzoelen.nl Email address: info@fotowijco.nl MP Tiel, Netherlands About: I like to photograph. In particular models photography. Thinking about ideas and implementing them.

Especially working together and making the result as beautiful as possible. My dream is to do a sexy shoot on a tropical island.

Photo Credits: Model: @iesje1112

Xavier Johnson

Xavier Johnson Profession: Model and stylist Instagram Account: @Xavierjohnson2 https://xavierjohnson2.com Email address: X.johnson2012@gmail.com CT, USA About: I am an aspiring model/stylist. Invested in new and trendy fashion with a mix of vintage. I am looking to expand my brand and along the way learn how to fit in this new and always changing industry Your Story I’ve always known fashion throughout my life. It’s something that has the fastest change rate of anything I’ve ever known.. what compels me to it.. is there’s no right and wrong. Everything is seen through a different set of eyes and can change what the outcome can be. It’s the absolute best and can I even show your culture and feelings from the outside. The reason I got into fashion was to change how people viewed fashion for taller and slimmer men. Since I stand at 6”7 I would like to incorporate clothing that would fit a frame of my caliber.

Photo Credits: @qtfl.la ! @toreno

Nele

coninx

Nele coninx Profession: Model Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/alicekingshealthyliving/ https://www.facebook.com/alice.kings007/ Email address: coninx.nele@hotmail.com Belgium

About: I am a model who is always on the lookout for new ideas and try to go for themes that speak emotionally for me.

I always look for new challenges and boundaries to explore. Usually, I go for things that are close to my heart. Most important to me is my family, friends, healthy living, nature and my pets.

One day I aspire to become a nurse who gives warm and holistic care and maybe travel the world ...

Your Story As a child, I went through a difficult time with my parents and peers.

Most of the time I had to be self-reliant, and since I'm more an introspective person, so I was the quiet person in the back of a classroom.

In times of trouble, I would turn to my teachers and have long philosophical conversations with them, seeking advice.

Usually, I could be found in a library somewhere, and you could always find me dragging around a pile of books, so the lady of the school secretary would always nickname me 'little Hermoine'.

I never really felt completely in place there.

After a while, I discovered LARP and started to attend more and more of these events, and it was like coming home to me, this was where I started to gain my confidence. It was also the place where I met my best friends and man.

On this event, we gathered for the meal one day, and in his best French, he proposed to me (most of our friends speak French). We made a tour around all camps there to celebrate. It was the best moment in my life, and things have changed for the best.

Nowadays I am very happy to have found a creative outlet in my modelling, makeup and painting. I love meeting all these new people before and behind the lens. Modeling has taught me to appreciate both inner and outer beauty and made me aware that there is always an interesting story behind the person who you are working with if you are willing to explore it.

I hope to inspire young people who are having a hard time to hang in there and reach out for your friends!

If you are dedicated to reaching your goals, you will reach them one day in one form or another.

Photo Credits: rubgro_photography, mehmet_delen0721 and carina boudoir photography revealed, sean paul Schepers

Marcella

Gift

Marcella Gift Profession: Women's footwear designer Instagram Account: @emmecadeau Website or social media link: https://www.emmecadeau.com Email address: marcella@emmecadeau.com Forest Hills, NY

About: From Finance to fashion, that has been my journey. I grew up in Trinidad and Tobago, studied usual stuff like math and science, majored in math, and now work in finance. But all the way along that traditional path of life, I always knew that I am an artist at heart. I see life in colours and patterns and shapes, and so I decided that it was time to take the leap and dive right in, creating my women's footwear brand Emme Cadeau Your Story I started thinking of creating a women's footwear brand called Emme Cadeau over five years ago. It would be an aspirational brand built on classic silhouettes that played with colour and texture and most importantly was super comfortable. Even though I have spent my entire professional career in finance, that voice within me kept saying I needed to do this. Everything I have done along the way has been a lesson in self-discovery, a labour of love and an expression of who I am. The name of the brand plays on my name, Cadeau is a gift in French, gift being my last name, and my first name starts with the letter "M", hence the name Emme. Every design is named after a woman in my life, as growing up, I was always surrounded by women who did the best with what they had and the opportunities they were given. I have designed everything myself including my logo, my packaging, my website, the footwear. I have found suppliers, leathers and even self-financed this. While getting it on its feet as has been a one-woman show, I credit my friends and family for being the winds beneath my wings. All this is not without its ups and downs, of course, I had some challenges with the first manufacturer with whom I worked, that cost me dearly. But after taking a step back, so I could regroup, and remember the lessons versus what happened, I found an even better manufacturer to work with, who has taken my product to another level. My goal is to create something that appeals to the senses and makes women want to touch and experience the care that has been put into every aspect of it. My mother always says, anything worth doing, is worth doing well, and this is embodied in every shĹ&#x201C; that I make.

Photo Credits: Photo 1: Nadia sneaker in Mirror Mirror, Photo 2: Isabella in Hot Havana, Photo 3: Lenore in Spring Time, Photo 4: Lenore in Mirror Mirror, Photo 5: Nadia in Blue Wave, 6: Cella, Ballet flats 7: Lenore in Blue Wave

Dilan Anuruddha H.M. Profession: Model Instagram Account: @dilan.fit.uk https://www.facebook.com/danuruddhahm Email address: mr_handsomed@outlook.com London About: My name is Dilan. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from Sri Lanka. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m living in London. I work as a fashion model and a development chef. I love to express myself through the clothes I wear. My passion is to inspire many humans as possible with what I do. I wanted to become the best version of myself & deeply want to stop child labour & abuse. Because at one point in my life I got abused as a child.

DILAN

ANURUDDHA H.M.

Your Story I was born into a middle-class family in Sri Lanka. I have 2 brothers. I’m the eldest. As a kid I haven’t had many opportunities. I wasn’t the best kid in the school. Got bullied since I was in middle school. As a result I stopped expressing myself. After my A/L I got an opportunity to come to the UK. But the struggle isn’t over. After 4 months living in the UK I was homeless for about 8 months. But I wasn’t ready to give up. Because I knew I had got something greater than me. I do so many jobs to survive. Then I got a chance to become a model. I appreciate and thankful every opportunity & all the experience life throws at me.

Without them I will never become who I am today.

Photo Credits: olivervm@gmail.com me@slater.photo info@federicorommel.com

Minh Duong

Minh Duong Profession: Freelance photographer and petite model @minhduongngocnhat Email address: minhduongngocnhat@live.com Melbourne Australia

About: I’m 18 years old and currently living in Melbourne Australia. I was moving between 11 different countries from the age of 2 to 16 with my mom, until I decided to settle down by myself in Melbourne, Australia. Besides focusing on high school for the past two years, I’ve also been working on some creative platforms such as photography, illustrating, card designing due to Art playing a significant part in my life since I was tiny. Instagram has also been helping me to get recognised and that I can see my hard work being paid off more and more each day, as well as my childhood dream of becoming a full-time Art freelancer turning into more of a reality. I also manage my own blog on the side, but would not want to make money out of it as I pour my heart out in my writings and would only desire to write about stories that I keep close to my heart, rather than documenting and giving reviews on travelling and such (even though I absolutely love going). I’ve also just finished high school (Melbourne Girls’ College) and am visiting my hometown — Hanoi, Vietnam for three months.

During my time here, I’m planning to open my jewellery brand where I would be designing the pieces and selecting the finest material as the idea for the first collection that I’ll be launching arose from many of my dearest memories. I would be more than happy to share more and go into more details if needed. Minh x Your Story I have absolutely no phobia nor completely frightened of any particular objects. However, Abandonment is my greatest fear. My mom used to work for the British Embassy and DFID which required her to travel very often. My sister and I were somewhat forced to move to Yangon, Burma with her in 2012 which was when I was 12 years old. She was extremely busy and barely had time for us. My Dad decided to leave and go back to Vietnam to work after a year of living in Burma with us. I had no choice but to step up and replace my mom’s job as a mother to make sure my sister would not feel the way I did, lonely and abandoned. Going through my teenage years, my friends had a choice between doing their homework or hanging out, I, on the other hand, had neither of those options. My daily routine as 14 years old would just be going to school, picking up my sister after school, do the house chores, make dinner then have dinner with no one but only my sister. The past two years living in Melbourne Australia has allowed me to dedicate all the time I have to no one but MYSELF. To re-live the moments I’ve missed out as a teenager and to distance myself from my mom so I can see a bigger picture and understand the reason why she had to do so. Of course, there were many more to the stories that I cannot jot them all down in this small text box. However, I do upload some blog posts on my website which is linked in my Instagram bio if you guys would like to have a read. I’m grateful for everything that happened as well as everyone that passed through my life, because with it all I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Minh x Photo Credits: I usually tag them in the photos

MASHIRO

NAKAMURA

Mashiro Nakamura Profession: A physical expression artist Instagram Account: @mashiro31n https://mashiro31n.wordpress.com Email address: mashiro31n@gmail.com Tokyo, Japan About: I am a physical expression artist who can be a model, a dancer, and an actress. Have experience in performance at Art Market and Art Gallery in NY. Love to perform improvisation dance and have collaborated d with the costume designer for ten years, and now I am opening more full my activity field. I am good at taking unique poses and looking exotic ambient like photos showing.

Your Story I have been dancing improvisation style at any place from the theatrical stage to abolished school.

Traveling also gives me the precious experience to input each cultural essence when I output my artistic sense through my physical body. I started to post such my dancing video on Instagram. Love to get contact anyone who has to interest me.

Photo Credits: Mashiro Nakamura

Ashlianna

Matteson

Ashlianna Matteson Profession: Model @AshliannaMatteson Email address: ashliannaisgreat@gmail.com Nevada, USA

About: My name is Ashlianna Matteson, and I am a visionary, creative, dreamer who loves people. I think if we all stopped to encourage one person every day, that the world would be a better place. I don't believe that modelling defines me, even though I love it and think it is such a fun way to express yourself or represent someone else's vision or creation. I believe what defines us all is what is inside us. Hatred is out, and love is in.

Your Story In middle school, I went through a stage where I was overweight. It was just puberty. I hadn't grown in height, and I had to catch up to myself. Throughout only four months, right before high school, I developed several inches and suddenly became a bombshell. I honestly didn't know how to handle all the attention I was getting about my looks. The care I was getting made me feel good, however, seeking it lead me down the wrong road; into bad relationships with guys that only saw me as a trophy or just used me to boost their ego. I got lost in the chaos of it all and had to find myself again.

Through a two year process of seeking to know myself, I feel like I stepped into my identity as a powerful, strong, confident woman. I didn't do it alone. I have incredible parents, siblings, mentors and friends that all encouraged me along the way.

Now, I know that I am not just another pretty face; I am so much more than that. My mission in life is to encourage others to identify themselves and to empower people to love who they are and make a difference.

Photo Credits: Traiana Mihalia Photography

TRAVIS CUTNER

Travis Cutner Profession: Model / Actor / Sports Nutritionist Instagram Account: @cutnice50 @cutn50fitness https://www.cutn50.com tcutner50@gmail.com SC, USA About: Who am I? I am the average JĹ&#x201C;. I'm a fitness enthusiast whose passion is family, living a healthy lifestyle an helping others recognise their potential by discovering that we are capable of endless possibilities which we can achieve by staying consistent and never giving up.

Your Story Jan 1, 2016, I ended a long-term relationship and began perusing my acting career in Atlanta GA. Feb 2016 My father was paralysed after falling which led to him being a paraplegic after amputating both legs. As a former exfootball player, I realised, that I needed to evolve personally, professionally and mentally. I entered a transformation challenge while losing over 50 lbs and landed multiple acting gigs while travelling on the weekends and between the times which I assisted in taking care of my father. 2017 I won a transformation contest for muscle meds #improveyourselfcontest and landed a contract as a sponsored ambassador, athlete and fitness model with www.sixstarpro.com in the #signmesixtarcontest. 2018 I started my sports nutritionist online coaching business www.cutn50.com and competed in my first bodybuilding show @leehaneygames where I placed 4th in Men's Physique. 2019 The sky is the limit, and I will finish writing and publish my first book. Even though my journey continues and my father is still in an assisted living environment; I remain confident to know that means my family will make it through the challenges positive and negative which comes our way.

Photo Credits: www.sixstarpro.com, @cutnice50

GERONIMO LOPEZ

Geronimo Lopez Profession: Model Instagram Account: @Geronimolopez http://www.instagram.com/geronimolopez Email address: geronimocfo@gmail.com Ca, USA About: Geronimo: trying to live up to the name, my mind is in business, but my heart is in modelling and fashion and how I long to fulfil it. There's this gripless tower above our heads we call success that I'm trying to climb, won't you help me jump it?

Your Story Both of my parents immigrated from Mexico and opened a construction company. Not native speakers they always had a difficult time, and we as a family would come to harness and work. My childhood summers were not filled with video games or bike riding. Instead, I was either in the office organising payroll and helping my mom be a secretary, or out in the field supervising and putting actual blood and sweat into our jobs. Though I one day wish to be as hard of a worker as my parents, for now, my love of fashion sprouted as a child, forming into me reselling in high school, to opening my clothing brand in 2017. Now I want to move deeper into the fashion world being inspired by myself to complete my childhood dream of becoming a model. The funny part about this is that my primary role model growing up as a child was Derrick Zoolander, I am told I even mimic him through personality a lot.

Photo Credits: @ghettoskindeep @geronimolopez

Shelby Suzanne

Shelby Suzanne Profession: Actress and Model Instagram Account: @theshelbysuzanne http://www.shelbysuzanne.com Email address: sh3lbysuzanne@gmail.com Long Beach, CA About: I am originally from Shelbyville, Indiana. I'm not kidding! :) I am very outgoing and love the beach which is one reason I moved to LA. I have acted in several short films, just recently booked a feature film, and signed to my first agency three months ago. I have modelled for clothing lines, websites, and up-and-coming photographers. I also walked in the 2018 LA in a Day Fashion Show. My end all be all goal to be a series regular on a CW show such as The 100, Riverdale, or Legacies.

Your Story I grew up in a small town where people don't leave, and they get married and have babies young. I knew that wasn't me. My mom said she always knew I was a big city girl at heart, and she's the one who pushed and encouraged me to chase my dreams. I didn't grow up in the best household. I had a stepfather for most of my life that was very abusive towards my mother and me. I used to look back on that part of my life and ask "why?", But now as I've grown older, I wouldn't want to change anything because it made me who I am. It also made my relationship with my mother so much stronger.

Photo Credits: @chuckespinozaphoto @erinbehindthelens

Josef Gotsch

Josef Gotsch Profession: Professional Athlete & Actor/Print Model Instagram Account: @Late2Wrk Website or social media link: http://facebook.com/GoochBP Email address: L8towrk@gmail.com NY, USA

About: As a kid, I always wanted to be someone who can create positive change. I always dreamed of doing what I love to do as it'll help me do things that are far bigger than me. After I won my first World title this year, I told myself I would change the way my sport is looked at forever, and I will do everything in my power to elevate and help the struggling communities and kids all over the world that want a future playing wallball. The ultimate goal in life provides a sense of comfort-ability without it being an adverse effect on personal growth!

Your Story Have you ever been told "Those things don't work? You'll never make any money doing that. Just go to school, and you'll get a good job after. Your sport won't go anywhere. There's no money in it." I've been told that way too many times in many different ways that could be spun over the years I've been shooting for the stars. Unlike most, I like swinging the bat and going for that home-run every dam time. Growing up I've always played sports competitively. My grandfather was a professional bowler and my father pro skier. My grandfather was a veteran, and my dad owned a construction business. I grew up learning about how important it was to believe in yourself, your team, understanding how to take criticism, and that nobody will ever want what's best for you other than yourself. Learn to trust your teammates because a good team can get you far, and keep your enemies close because your friends will hurt you. At the age of 17, I changed my career path from athlete to an entrepreneur in hopes I can change the way people think for the better to get them to be self-motivated and to believe in their ability to do great things and most importantly what they love to do. I got involved with Network Marketing, or MultiLevel Marketing some may call it. I was in Vemma, Wake Up Now, NovĂŚ, Wealth Generators, iMarketsLive, Disrupt, LegalShield, you name it. I've worked with hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, and I've also worked with THOUSANDS of bad ones. Years of misdirection and being cheated and lied to, I never gave up because of the truth I saw within all the bullsh*t. I knew anything was possible. I started to lose credibility with my circles, but slowly replaced them with those who also were on the same path and endured the same type of hardships. Little did I realise that was the education in itself to shape me into the man I am today. I've learned to love; I've learned to forgive, I've learned to accept what is, I've learned how to read people, I've learned how to build/start/manage any company from the ground up. I've learned how to educate, speak in front of people, and get comfortable while being uncomfortable. I've learned to believe in myself more and more every day and to keep God close. I've learned to let go of friends that held me back; I've learned to understand people that don't understand who they are yet and anything negative they say or feel towards you is never personal, just misdirected.

I've learned to take risks and not be attached to the money. Most importantly I've learned to love and accept myself â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all these things and more. I hate the mistakes I've made, because all my intentions and philosophies were honest and true, but the outcomes of failure lead people to dislike me, thinking I wanted to take them down on purpose as if I would benefit off of it. Nobody was giving me a chance to paint the picture of the vision board I've created, with every puzzle piece being moved around in the wrong directions with no fault of my own. Just because life happened. I learned to adapt. It got to a point where my failures were what I was remembered for but not for what was one of my greatest assets to my knowledge and experience. Almost 8 years later, I've earned a World Title for TeamUSA (which is once every 3 years for my sport), I've learned to trade the foreign exchange markets successfully, I've made the correct investments with the right people, and I'm running a multiple E-commerce businesses and have ownership in one CBD company and plan on opening my holistic centre in the future. After years of networking with like-minded individuals and elevating my spirit, health,overall well being, and being able to scale my life and businesses, I look forward to giving back to all those people who thinks I've tried to hurt them, and those I've hurt intentionally without given a chance to explain and be able to impact the communities positively with charities I'm currently involved with. Thanks for reading the story summed up!

Photo Credits: Photos by http://keithsphotos.toadworld.net/ and personal photographers and NYSportsScienceLab

Janet Jelena

Janet Jelena Profession: Model Instagram Account: @janet_jelena https://instagram.com/janet_jelena Email address: janetjelena@gmail.com Los Angeles, USA

About: I’m a male to female transgender model. I transitioned when I was 14. I aspire to walk the catwalks oF NY Paris and Milan Your Story Being a male to the female transgender model I have been “in the closet” about being trans. But I am at a point in my life where I would like to live my authentic self.

Without living my truth, I feel like I will not reach my full potential.

Photo Credits: Michæl B Mallory Instagram.com/michælbmallory

Greg Johnston Profession: Photographer Instagram Account: @gregjohnstonphoto Website or social media link: http://www.gregjohnston.com Email address: greg@gregjohnston.com Florida, USA About: The Canadian born artist is known for his active travel and lifestyle imagery. Primarily a location photographer, the Florida based shooter travels extensively photographing underwater landscapes and travel destinations for a variety of national advertising, tourism and editorial clients.

Your Story Always been an adventurer and nomad believing I was born a century too late to discover the world. But finding discoveries in all my adventures.

Photo Credits: Copyright Greg Johnston

Laura Gask

Laura Gask Instagram Account: @laura_gask https://http:/youtube.com/c/LAURAGASK Email address: lauralougask@gmail.com UK About: My name is Laura; I am 34 and a parttime youtube blogger. The basis of my channel is all about looking and feeling good for less. I am a fun loving girl, and all my video content is positive and upbeat. My passions are travel, makeup, fashion and fitness. I want to show people how to enjoy life and get the most out of life. I love interacting with followers and want to appeal to a non-age or gender limited audience but also be a good role model for young followers as well.

Your Story I first got into blogging when I was 32, at the time I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a perfect place, I had anxiety issues, and at the time I felt very alone. I joined YouTube to give me something positive to focus on and reach out to people. I think it has helped me with my self-esteem and confidence. It has also broadened my horizons and given me loads of opportunities such as fashion modelling and working with lots of high profile retailers. I am of these excellent opportunities.

Photo Credits: Gary Duplock took a photo

Rachæl Weir FASHION DESIGNER

RECOGNIZING & SHOWCASING FASHION BRANDS TALENTS & CREATIVES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, AROUND THE WORLD