Runway Model Diva Exclusive Interview

Q. Wassup, it's your boy Darren Southern Plug Brown for Southern Plug Magazines doing this Models of the Carolinas’ takeover sponsored by Dyamond Huntaz, here with the super graceful and talented Ms. Runway Model Diva of the model of Models of the Carolinas. Tell our readers that may not be familiar with you or your work just who you are and what it is that you do?

A. Hello I am Tracy Newbill-Etheridge better known in the Fashion World as Runway Model Diva. The Model that brings personality to the Runway. I am a Bald Model that has an Autoimmune Disorder call Alopecia. Alopecia does not allow me to grow hair on the top of my head, and some parts of my body. I have Alopecia but Alopecia does not have me.

Q. What inspired you to become a model?

A. I was inspired to become a Model four years ago when I decided to shave my head and stop hiding behind my baldness with wigs, and head coverings; and be the person God created me to be; A Beautiful Bold Bald Sistah. I was invited to Baltimore, MD to be a featured Bald Model in a Alopecia Fashion Show. I went and had a modeling crash course by a season model before the show. From that Fashion Show my modeling career began.

Q. Being a model, what are the important tools that you learned through your experience in the industry?

A. Since being a Model I have learned to be yourself unapologetically. Have confidence in yourself, love the skin you in, and bring your own personality to the Fashion World.

Q. Do, Models of the Carolinas, have a manager, or how do you all navigate through making decisions as a group in setting goals for Models of the Carolinas?

A. Models of the Carolinas does not have a Manager. We work better by coming together with each other and discussing Show Schedules, Interviews, Photoshoots, or anything that we as a group decides to be apart of.

Q. What are your biggest accomplishments and influences?

A. My biggest accomplishments in the Model Industry is being the owner of my Online Store call Divas Boutique; a Boutique that specializes in Unique Fashions for all sizes. We also have Accessories and Body Sculpturing Tools and Oils. The Creator of Models of the Carolinas, a Brand of Seasoned Models that has a passion for the Fashion Industry. Being Published in several magazines, in several States; creating a Model group call the Runway Slayer Models, being a Brand Ambassador for Shapermint, becoming one of the Authors in a Plus Size Model Book call Curves by the late Rhonda Baker, and putting on a Annual Rip, Slay, & Demolish the Runway Fashion Show every year; in Greenville, SC. My influences is my Model Sisters; seeing them flourish in this Fashion Industry, makes me happy and excited to be alongside of them all. Q. What is the biggest obstacle you've had to face in the industry? A. The biggest obstacle for me has been not having enough time to participate in more Fashion Shows, Photoshoots, Workshops, or anything that has to do with Fashion.

Q. Being apart of the Models of the Carolinas, what attributes or skills do you bring to the group and, also what would you say is your purpose for creating this platform?

A. I bring my unique personality and bubbleness to the Models of the Carolinas. Promoting Sisterhood, Empowerment, Confidence, and Positively; to everyone I meet.

Q. What would you tell a little boy or girl just like you that maybe has dreams of following in your footsteps so to speak?

A. I would tell them to stay Focus on your Dreams, Be consistent, and always Market yourself daily.

Q. Is it hard to maintain a relationship being a model?

A. No, only if you have someone that understands and is willing to support your dreams.

Q. What’s the future for Models of the Carolinas?

A. Models of the Carolinas is gearing up for our 2023 scheduling with Reality Show Filming, Fashion Shows Entries, Magazine Covers and Submissions, Photoshoots, Interviews, Workshops, and many other activities within the Fashion Industry.

Q. Ok that's it for this Southern Plug Exclusive with Models of the Carolinas', Ms. Runway Model Diva. Tell my readers how they can find you online; Social media, Website, music pages etc?

A. Thank you soo much for the interview; you can connect with me on all my Social Media Platforms like: Facebook: Tracy Runwaymodeldiva Etheridge, Runway Model DIVA, Divas Boutique Shop, Runway Slayer Models Group. Instagram: Runwaymodeldiva, Tracyrunwaymodel, Divasboutiqueshop, Ripslaydemolishrunways, and Myairtracy Tiktok: Runway Model Diva YouTube: My AIR w Tracy Etheridge Twitter: Eliteladydiva Spotify: My AIR Podcast: Anchor.Fm Model Website: www.Tracyrunwaymodeldiva.info Website: www.Divasboutique.shop