It is time to meet our May 24th - 30th, 2020, Weekly Feature Creative, Anna-Kay!
Creative's Name: Anna-Kay
Type of Creative: Model
Genres: Swim, Lingerie/Boudoir/Nude, Fashion, Portrait, Weddings, Sports & Event
Tell us about you! What is your story? Married, kids, fur babies? What things do you do besides your craft? I am Jamaican, married with two kids - both girls. I am a Leasing Professional - when not modeling and just being a mom. I am a Multi All-Amerian Track and Field athlete. 4-time NCAA National Champion.
What has been the hardest part of being a model? How long have you been a model? The hardest part of being a model is finding the right person to collaborate with. Not everyone is willing to help.
What makes your passion shine and what are you most passionate about when you see your finished work? I am most passionate about being a role model for my kids and mentoring young and upcoming individuals who want to pursue in my field. When I see my finished work I get more anxious to do more to be batter than the last.
Would you change anything that you have learned? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind with your work? I want to leave a positive impact on everything that I come into contact with. I want to be remembered for all my sacrifices and hard work that I put in to make my environment a better place for both young and old. I want to be an inspiration.
Among your works, which is your favorite and why? My favorite work that I have done is walking for the Orlando Fashion Week my very first runway show. I have never walked in front of a crowded room before, it was both nerve-wracking and amazing at the same time.
What inspires you? Who's work has influenced you most? What is the most rewarding part for you? My high school friend is a designer in Miami, she has been through so much and accomplishment a lot from which, the background we both came from and she has never given up. The most rewarding part is when my kids see my pictures they are both in awe of me. Saying 'that's my mom, she is beautiful.'
Modeling is a competitive field. What makes you stand out from the others? What makes me stand out is my work ethics and I am an approachable and very coachable person. Easy to understand and talk to.
What is your greatest strength? What do you need to improve on? What are your goals? My greatest strength is my work ethic and punctuality. I need to improve more on my confidence. My goal is to be on America's Next Top Model and win.
Tell us something we wouldn't know about you, from looking at your portfolio. Very energetic and shy at times, and an observant person.
What advice do you have for people just starting out? Believe in yourself. Love yourself wholeheartedly.
Thank you, Anna-Kay, for sharing your creative journey with us! We love having you as part of the Artistic Alliance Community!
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