PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE February 2015 Issue | Page 90

We enjoyed watching the debut of Curvato at FFFWEEK a few years ago. Can you talk to us about your clothing collection? Curvato is such a strong passion and labor of LOVE for me, unfortunately I had to take a bit of a hiatus with the brand because of some unfinished business with R&B Divas. I Thank GOD that my creative inspiration is back and I am now starting to design our new collection. I have literally put my blood, sweat and tears into it because Curvato is more than just a clothing line or a business... for me, Curvato is really a LIFESTYLE. Curvato is also about the long journey it took for me to TRULY LOVE Nicci. I had to learn that loving myself and my curves was not about what was on the outside, it was about what is inside of me. Once I learned to love that woman, I wanted the line to be the representation of the confidence, sexiness, and uber fabulous LOVE I have for myself and I hope other women feel the same. We are in conversations with Gwen DeVoe to relaunch and rebrand Curvato during FFFWEEK 2015. I would also LOVE to collaborate with PLUS Model Magazine in the near future ( wink, wink) What is your advice to young women entering the entertainment industry? The advice I would give to young women entering this industry is to always remember that as long as YOU believe in your dreams and understand that every NO doesn’t mean you can’t have it, sometimes NO means you don’t need it, you can make it. There is no roadmap to success other than your passion, drive, commitment, dedication and FAITH. Never let anyone’s seeds of doubt discourage you and never be afraid to proclaim or speak out loud a dream or a goal that you already know is yours. Be BOLD… Visualize… Pray… Produce Love…