Interview with Elizabeth Arey — College student, waitress, model
Elizabeth Arey is a 22-year old model residing in Kennesaw, Georgia.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I was born in Alabama, to a military family. I grew up in Belgium and traveled a lot while I was a kid, which I really enjoyed. I was a competitive equestrian for 16 years, horse riding is definitely my greatest passion. I love to draw and design, very creative. I am currently a waitress and I go to school full time for Public Relations.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I started on Model Mayhem, which I would NOT recommend to any young girl. It worked out for me, but Model Mayhem is not a place for young girls. It can be very sketchy. But then my old agent found me on Facebook!
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
I want to be successful, in whatever I choose to do and I want to have a family at some point. The ultimate goal is to just have a full and interesting life.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I usually try to have a few photoshoots a month, as long as it coincides with my work and school schedule. I typically do photoshoots, but I do runway as well.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
I have had some wonderful experiences, but some bad ones as well. The bad consisting of photographers trying to inappropriately trying to touch me – which I won’t go into detail about. The best consisting of doing a runway show for Banana Republic, and getting to go to Vegas with the team I worked for with a suit designer.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I honestly don’t think so, other than me breaking out into random dance in the model of a photoshoot
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
The way they view women, with the weight issue. We should think all women are beautiful, no matter what. Stick skinny is not what everyone looks like, and while I am tiny, I do not starve myself and I do not try to be something I’m not.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I was a horse rider for a long time, and I still ride every now and then when I have time. I walk about 25000 steps in one evening shift alone as a waitress, and I run and workout as often as I can to stay healthy. Typically I stick to healthy foods, my boyfriend is a personal trainer so he helps me a lot with nutrition.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
That I LOVE cars! Especially old ones, and I drive a 6 speed manual transmission!
Would you change anything about yourself?
No. The way that I look makes me who I am. And anything that I would want to change is easily fixable by running or working out.
Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner?
I am currently in a relationship, he is a model as well. He is my best friend, the most special person I’ve ever come across in my life and I’ve been privileged enough to meet tons of people. He is smart, hardworking and dedicated to everything he does.