Interview with Lauren Marx — Mother, model, singer, actress
Lauren Marx is a 24-year old model residing in Boston, Massachusetts.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Lauren Marx, I was born and raised between Leominster, Massachusetts and upstate New York. I am a full time mother, model, singer, actress, and apparently juggler now that I have a moment to slow down, catch my breath and do this interview. I am a mother of one amazing little boy named Charlie and when I’m not working my focus begins and ends with my family. I’m a sucker for the simpler things in life, with an equally matched love for travel, arts, fashion, the outdoors, and success. I am a Spanish, German, Black Irish Taurus and I will do whatever it takes to have my cake and eat it too.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
When I was 18 years old I walked into a Honey Dew Donuts in Worcester, Massachusetts and was stopped by a woman named Donna Sobieski. She was an agent with New York Model Management, she was both lovely and sweet. She complimented me on my shoes and my smile, and she signed me on the spot.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Professionally? The sky is the limit. My laundry list of professional goals has no end, but when it comes to life; in the next five to ten years all I can hope is to be as happy and blessed as I am in this very moment.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
On a typical work week I’ll likely have 2 to 3 shoots, whether they be commercial based, editorial, glamour, or film, the one consistent thing about my job is that no matter what I do, I always have fun.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experience with my job, hmm. Let’s see… How could I possibly decide? I would have to say that being in Vogue Italia definitely makes the list, getting to sing on stage with rock legends from James Brown Band and Bob Marley Trio, shooting for WAAF, starring in From Ashes To New’s hit music video or getting to be in Shaggy and Pitbull’s music video. Frankly I have had so many experiences to be thankful for, I couldn’t possibly choose just one.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
All. The. Time. I would have to say my best, funniest, most embarrassing, and out of the ordinary moments are more ordinary for me than I would like to admit. Also, I’m a dinosaur without coffee… Which is quite literally all of the above.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
If I could change one thing about the modeling industry it would be the negative misconceptions people make about the models in it. We’re not dumb, drug induced, mindless fembots and we’re certainly not bullet proof. People should be kinder to one another, although I suppose that means that what I would change doesn’t necessarily apply to the industry alone, it applies to the world.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
Once upon a time playing sports was my life, but now that I’m a bit older and a lot busier I would say solid nutrition comes before all else for me, although a little yoga and gym time never hurts to throw into the mix to keep everything firm and on the up and up.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I’m a wealth of useless information, a nerd to my core, and a diehard Trekky; live long and prosper.
Would you change anything about yourself?
My inability to do accurate mental math. That or my arms, check back with me in a week.
What features do you look for in a partner?
Kind eyes, sincere smile, strong hands, big socks.
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