Interview with Corrin — Model, remarkable, and passionate
Corrin is a 25-year old model residing in Detroit, Michigan.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I was born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Michigan. I have two brothers, a ton of cousins, and my immediate family is super supportive of all my endeavors; we all are very close and love spending family time together. My hobby is doing DIY projects and furniture restoration, mainly because the DIY process is very therapeutic to me since I get lost in the art of bringing an old piece of furniture back to life. I am very interested in traveling the world, as I love meeting new and interesting people, and it would be delightful to experience different cultures around the world: I feel like the world is our playground so we should get out there and play. Education is very important to me so I made it a priority to obtain a degree in business.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I began my modeling career with a local Detroit designer by the name of Gina T, after I came across one of her Facebook post that said she was offering a workshop for aspiring models. The workshop included runway training, tips on how to pose in front of the camera, and photography sessions. I saw this as a great opportunity to tap into that inner model within myself that was dying to introduce herself to the world. I did end up meeting Gina T, and from there I went on to walk in many of her fashion shows and participate in photo shoots with her. As time went on, I learned more about the industry and began to meet with industry professionals and photographers as I needed to give myself good opportunities to move forward with my career. What compelled me to get into the fashion industry is my pure passion for it. Everything about modeling brings me joy and I am a natural at it.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
An important personal goal of mine is to remain healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I feel your health is your wealth so being completely healthy in all aspects will allow anyone to achieve whatever they desire in life. My five to ten year goal is to be even more active in the fashion industry and possibly cross over into the world of entertainment doing commercials, plays, or maybe even a movie roll or two.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
My work load mainly consists of photo shoots, and I do a lot of themed and concept shoots. The photographers I have worked with thus far are great at working with me if I have a theme or concept I would like to bring to life. It is fantastic when wardrobe is provided but I also enjoy styling myself, just as I enjoy shooting lifestyle and high fashion as well. I also do runway shows, and absolutely enjoy strutting my 6’0 tall frame down the catwalk. Runway shows are exciting and really get my adrenaline flowing.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
One of the best experiences I have had thus far modeling is getting the opportunity to walk in a New York Fashion Week Show. It is often chaos back stage but I totally love it, as I was born and built to handle it. The energy in the city around that time is also awesome, and fashion lovers from around the world flood into New York to share a common interest, fashion. I have a passion for fashion myself so it was an absolute honor to be able to showcase some amazing designs for all of the excited fashionistas.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
During the time when I first started doing photo shoots something embarrassing happened. I was packing my clothes in a suitcase to take to the photo shoot location, and the one suitcase was full so I used a separate one for the shoes that were to coordinate with the outfits. So, I arrive at the shot and the photographer and I started going over the looks he would like to photograph and then he says “Ok, I love your looks now let’s see the shoes you have”. I look around for the shoe suitcase but it is nowhere to be found. Apparently, I was so excited and in such a rush I totally forgot the shoe suit case… I was totally embarrassed, and I turned so beat red to the point the makeup artist could have completely skipped the blush during makeup application. The location was too far from my home to go back so I had to run out and find a pair of shoes right quick so I would not be doing the shoot barefoot.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I would like the industry to change their standard of what is beautiful. The industry has a very powerful influence on millions of people so it would be great to see the industry emphasize all heights, shapes, and shades of people are all beautiful in their own right.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I make it a priority to exercise. Exercise is vital to life longevity and a strong body, and you have to admit, when you look good you feel good. The gym and I have a love and hate relationship, as I do enjoy working out but the process does not always feel that great, but after my workout is complete, I always experience the most rewarding feeling knowing I am moving my health in a positive and productive direction. Working out makes the body look good but the mental gratification feels great. Along with working out, of course you have to alter your diet to achieve your desired workout results. I rarely eat fast food and I do like to cook healthy. I consume a lot of protein shakes, salmon, and I love a great salad, and recently purchased a pressure cooker. Let me tell you, I am totally in love with it because it has taken convenient, fast, and healthy cooking to a whole other level.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I would like to master being more patient. In certain situation I jump the gun and take things into my own hands without letting the situation play out. I would also like to change my shoe size, as I stand 6’0 tall so it is only like right that my feet are long. I miss out on some great shoe fashions because the designer does not make the shoe in my size… the shoe buying struggle is real.
What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
The coolest super power I wish I had was teleportation. I would like to be able to close my eye and teleport myself and a guest to anywhere I desired in the world and also have the ability to teleport us back home. I would absolutely love this super power because it would save me a ton of money on airfare. No more finding a ride to the airport or having to pay daily fees for self parking if I do not find a ride. No more having to pay for a cab or an Uber to and from the airport either. I also would not have to deal with the awful turbulence the air crafts go through during flights. I would be saying bye bye to jet lag and the possibility of lost luggage too.