picture and call me mean names and say that I
assignments. I still maintain a 3.8/4.0 GPA.
could never be a model because of my weight.
Maddy: What is your advice to aspiring
We spoke for HOURS about self-confidence
models trying to get into the industry?
and how she can use that negative energy and
turn it into something positive! Embracing
Halle: RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND WORK
yourself is key! As soon as you accept
HARD! This is honestly the best time to get
yourself (flaws and all), no one can use your
your foot in the door. Curves are IN! More
flaws against you and there is nothing more
and more women are embracing their curves.
beautiful than that.
I advise all of you to find out which specific
modeling field you want to go into, research
Maddy: How do you manage being a college
agencies, study poses, and keep yourself
student and having a modeling career?
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Halle: Being both a college student and model
yourself with the industry. More importantly,
is probably one of my biggest obstacles that I
you have to have confidence and be ready to
constantly face. It’s very hard, no matter how
work. Modeling is literally a 9-5 job, or even
easy I make it “seem”. School and modeling
a 24/7! Also, learn how to take constructive
are both my top priorities, so I try my best
criticism and rejection. You will hear a million
to get the best of both worlds. Sometimes
and one “no’s” and maybe only one “yes”
I may miss class for a modeling gig, and
on some days. Everybody experiences this,
sometimes I may miss a modeling gig for
but what is important is how you react to the
class. No, I’m not saying that missing class
million and one “no’s.” Use the rejection as
is acceptable, but at the same time I’m a go-
motivation to grow and develop. Oh and one
getter! I have to chase my dream and fulfill my
last thing, HAVE FUN! This is your dream;
career. I make sure that if I miss a class, I go
make it an experience to remember.
to my professor’s office and get any missing