Celebrating 80k with a very special throwback. This is a picture of me with Carolina herrera almost three years ago in Johannesburg. Funny story, she is indirectly one of the reasons I went back to try modeling one more time in NYC. I was modeling in South Africa after just quitting my teaching job and one of my first jobs was to do a show for her for the opening of her store in South Africa. During the party she came up to me and said in the most warmhearted tone “You are so beautiful! Come walk in my show for NY Fashion Week.” I was like “What? nah she buggin!” lol. When the night ended her assistant came up to me and asked for the contact of my nyc agency. I didn’t have one at the time and honestly wasn’t even sure if I ever wanted to model in nyc again. See I tried modeling for about two years back in 2008 and was broke bouncing from model house to model house. The fear of “failing” again kept me from wanting to try one more time. But her words were the motivation I needed and the next day I begged my agency in South Africa to find me an agent in nyc immediately so they could get me in her show.........Long story short didn’t get the show, never met her again but none of that matter. What I needed was a sign for me to face my fears and try again. That my hopes of being a model weren’t delusional. Some people won’t believe this story, some won’t care but I’m writing this for people who need it. I remember when I first started they would always romanticize models I admired careers so I thought my struggle meant I wasn’t good enough. I’m writing this for you, I hear you in my dms asking for advice, I see you. I ain’t got the answers but my advice is this whatever is right for you will feel right for you. You will get signs or hints of encouragement to keep going even when things seem to tear you back. Don’t force a door that is not opening for you. Keep trying different “doors” exploring new opportunities that present themselves. Go with what is flowing, you never know it might be something better or it might be just a detour. Keep going after your dreams, even better your purpose..Thank you, love you guys! #allglorytogod #messengerslooklikecarolinaherreratoo

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