Interview with JazzyD — Multi Talented Business Model
JazzyD is a 19-year old model residing in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Jazmen McDonald, born in Detroit, MI in 1996, and I have 2 families; my mother’s family and my father’s family. My hobbies include reading, writing raps and poetry, singing, dancing, and helping others, and my interests include helping teens like myself, giving back to youth, building an empire. My professions are singing, dancing, writing, cleaning, cooking, and giving advice.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
Being young and tall for my age at the time my family would encourage me to become a model, especially my aunt Alethea Thomas who was Ms. Washinton D.C. I got involved in the modeling industry when I was 9 years old, I was at this African-American convention similar to the African-American World Fest and my God Sister was doing a fashion show, she was a short one model and I was the only girl that was tall and slim enough to fit her design. I got into the modeling industry soon after I realized I loved being the center of attention.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My personal goals are to be able to provide for my future children and be able to leave a legacy that they can carry on for decades. My professional goals are to be able to show younger children you can do anything that you put your mind to as long as you stay focused, you may get distracted but as long as your main focus is to become the best at what you do and want to do you can make it, not just for young people but for everyone. In the next five to ten years I see myself being successful in my modeling and business career as well as being a mother.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
In the modeling industry because I am a petite model so most of my work is limited. I do shoot often but they are not continuously, I mainly do photoshoots, video shoots and they’re mainly artistic nudes, nudes, glamour, implied nudes, and eye-candy shoots.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
The best experience I have had with modeling is being able to enjoy the camera and being able to be free and have fun. My worst experience was going to New York with only $9 in my pocket and not being able to make it to certain appointment and castings, as well as being stood up by other photographers.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I have had an embarrassing moment, I was shooting a movie and there was a part in the shoot where I was getting in the tub, remind you I didn’t know I would be naked so everything was natural.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
The only thing I would change about the modeling industry is the amateur photographers.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I don’t do any sports but I do workout 3 to 5 times a week, which includes 10 minutes stretch, 140 squats, 50 reverse sit ups, 50 calf’s, and dance while working out, each workout day. I watch what I eat and or how much of it I consume simply because I have to keep my body tight and the next days work out is going to be painful.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I am Honduran and Native American and I’m mainly laid back and chilled. People love spending time with me.
Would you change anything about yourself?
If I could change anything about me, it would be my judgmental side.
Do you have any fears or phobias?
My fears are roller coasters, height, and insects. Roller coasters make me feel like I’m going to die, height makes me feel as if someone is going to drop me, which is a reason I couldn’t be a flyer in H.S., and insects make my skin crawl. My phobias are dirt and nasty places it really makes my skin crawl like spiders.
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