1. What’s a key learning you’ve experienced that you feel someone could benefit from?
That, to put it bluntly, no one thinks about you as much as you think about you. We can so often be held back by the fear of what others might think, when the reality is, people aren’t really thinking that much at all!
Try not to second guess the things you do or think people are laughing at you as it’s very likely to be mainly in your head. People are actually often very kind and supportive - so take the leap, try something new and don’t think too much!
2. What is the biggest challenge you have faced so far, and how did you overcome this?
I think it would be navigating the industry I currently work in as a self employed model, all whilst growing up and moving in London with very little guidance or help. 10 years ago, there were no model coaches or anyone I felt like I could truly trust and learn from. I made so many mistakes at the start of my career which made me grow double quick. My confidence developed as I got older and more experienced but I feel incredibly proud that I did that - started from the bottom and found my way and I think it’s why I’m so passionate about helping others in the way I do today.
3. What is one piece of clothing that every woman should have in her wardrobe?
A co-ord or matching set. OK, technically it’s 2 but it only counts as 1 - right? Sets are effortlessly chic, stylish and instantly makes you look co-ordinated (duh!) To dress like the ultimate boss business woman, I put on my matching blazer/ trouser set… with the Ruey Basic T-Shirt underneath of course. Dressing the part makes you feel the part and that is super important!
4. What makes you feel confident?
I’ve always been a huge preacher of ‘fake it until you make it’ because no one can feel confident the first time they are doing something, right? It takes time to grow. However what you can do from the offset is have confidence in yourself, no matter what you are doing, because you know yourself better than anyone. I feel most confident when I look the part physically but equally when my mind is clear mentally. I have to set intentions in order to feel my most confident self before doing anything - to understand what I want and to avoid confusion. Clarity equals confidence.
