Modela bella
Reflection:
7 months ago I was unemployed and broke. I lost my job with the Ontario Government and I was barely able to pay my rent and my bills. I had used up all my savings and my credit cards were almost maxed.
4 months ago I didn't know whether or not I'd be able to return to Canada permanently. I used the little money I had left on my credit card and booked my ticket to Jamaica because I had to take a chance on myself. I was booked as a brand ambassador and model for Jamaica's first plus size conference and I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to co-host my first workshop and walk in the fashion show. I had already shared the news with family and friends and I couldn't just not show up. They were all coming to see me!! So I made one of the most depressing times in my life look like an extended vacation in Jamaica.
3 months ago I lost a close family member to gun violence. My sister took it so hard that I feared she would have a mental breakdown; I beat myself up because I could not physically be there for her. I also ended up terminating my modelling contract with my agency
2 months ago, with the help of a few friends, I hosted my first event and it was a success. On Saturday, a past student from Curves Class and Mimosas asked me when the next one is being held.
1 month ago I made more money on a contract than I have made in my entire career as a plus size model
Two weeks ago I landed my first cover and feature in a Jamaican magazine (talk about things coming full circle).
A little over a week ago I worked with one of Canada's top plus size brands. A gig that usually only attracts agency models and top influencers.
I smile because I know how hard I have worked and how determined I am to be the woman I know I can be.
Photo by: Rebecca Northcott Photography
