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PMM: You are one of the Ashley Stewart model search winners found on Instagram. Can you tell
me about your experience in working with such an amazing brand?
Veronica: I love the entire AS team! I feel as though their brand has such a real and vibrant
energy in the way they appeal to women of curves. They literally make it easy for us to dress
stylishly, but also to feel like it’s okay to be bold and confident. You can easily sense that about
anyone wearing their pieces.
PMM: Plus size models have gained a lot of recognition in mainstream media. How do you feel
about being called a plus size model and representing 67% of women in America?
Veronica: I feel honored to represent real imperfections that are perfect and unique in its own
unacceptable. We shouldn’t take away from that term and we should be proud to say we’re
part of the plus movement. We have to remember that our lane was created because of lack of
representation and acknowledgment of body image.
PMM: Congratulations on getting signed with TRUE Model Management. How does it feel to
finally have an agency behind you? What are your goals for 2016-2017?
Veronica: Thank you so much! It’s a reassuring feeling to have an agency such as TRUE
behind me. It feels good to have people who are well experienced within both straight and plus
industries. The fact that they believe in my potential and can give me productive advice on taking
my career to the next level is a blessing. I’ve been patient with the universe and my own evolution.
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of the term because we’re redefining what is considered beautiful and what WAS socially
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it well. Anything that is plus is positive and I feel that our mindset has a proactive representation
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way. I love celebrating my body by showing that us big women can create our own style and do