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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. #plusmodelmag of the term because we’re redefining what is considered beautiful and what WAS socially plusmodelmag.com 7.16 it well. Anything that is plus is positive and I feel that our mindset has a proactive representation inspiration + style way. I love celebrating my body by showing that us big women can create our own style and do