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Trust me, I’ve met the beautiful Maddy Jones (@plusjones) in real life and
she’s just as pure and beautiful inside as I first viewed her online. And let’s not
get started on Marla, not only is she a powerhouse, she’s funny and spunky
and such a joy to be around. And my co star, Meara, once a stranger, now
friend, has so much talent and wit and that makes her that much hotter! Yes,
that girl IS a babe. But that’s what I’m saying... their inner beauty is what I fell
in love with. Visibly beautiful internally as well as externally.

What does winning this model search mean to you?

Winning this model search means so much to me! I was in shock until I
literally got off the plane headed BACK home. I was like, did that really just

inspiration + style

this industry; you have to be able to get 1000 rejections before you get an

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Being published on THE Plus Model Magazine cover is huge!! I literally

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happen? I want to be a plus size model, of course... not just an aspiring one.

subscribed to their magazine about 3 years ago. It’s the plus size fashion
Bible. Duh! I have worked so hard within the last year. I’ve been told “no”
plenty of times. I sometimes didn’t even get a response. That’s the thing with

acceptance. This was my acceptance and boy, oh boy, is it a big one!

We had such a great time with you and Meara at the welcome
dinner with Marla Wynne and stylist, Steffany Allen as well as
the next day at the photo shoot. What are the highlights of your
weekend in NYC?