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What made you decide to become a plus size model?
Growing up I never really embraced my size, weight or height.
Strangers always asked if I was a model and when I replied “No,” it
was always followed by “You should.” 
I never looked at myself as the “model” type. I wasn’t surrounded
by curvy women embracing their beautiful bodies in the manner that
women do these days. Seeing more and more beautiful plus sized
women in the mainstream media was the catalyst for my desire to
become a model. I want to represent for all the beautiful plus women
and let people know that beauty truly comes in all hues, shapes and
sizes.

Who are your favorite curvy role models?
There are so many stunning curvy women taking the industry by
storm these days, but I’d have to say that Tara Lynn is one of my
favorites.  Seeing the issue of the Italian Vogue with Tara Lynn,
Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley on the cover was life changing
for me. She is obviously gorgeous but she is also the embodiment of
confidence. I also adore Denise Bidot because her career is taking
off and I think she is a beautiful representation for us plus women!

The plus industry is:
Exploding, inspirational and revolutionizing the ideal of society’s
typical beauty standards.

If you could pick the perfect plus modeling campaign for
yourself, who would you want to work for?
I would want a campaign that would encompass all areas of the
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OCT 2013 / PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM