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Aug 13 2014

Magda Lena shares her secret nutritional tips

Magda Lena is a 21-year old model residing in Santa Cruz, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born and raised in the mountains of Santa Cruz, California. I have a passion for indulging in the beauty of nature. I am naturally compelled to hike through the local forests of redwood trees and swim through the waves of the cool pacific ocean. Positivity is my lifestyle. I choose to enjoy the challenges life brings and reach out to others by spreading love.

Magda Lena in a wheat fieldWhen, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I began modeling at the age of 14. Participating in as many shoots as possible. While attending beauty school working towards my aesthetics license more opportunities opened up and I became involved in multiple fashion runway events. Modeling is amusing to me as expressions can be accentuated through snap shots. True beauty can be captured.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five to ten years I see my self graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz. I will be working towards my Naturopathic Medicine License. I will continue to grow in all aspects of life. I see myself partnered with a reputable model agency, working and expanding in all areas.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I am currently modeling approximately once a week. It will usually be a paid photoshoot, sometimes if a photographer has an exquisite idea I will be ok to trade for photos. I am fairly new to this industry and am happy to get as much exposure as possible. Since I am a full time student I mainly do photo-shoots for local artists. I enjoy pin up shoots and playing out characters through my photos.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Judging someone’s beauty based on their physical appearance can be deceiving. Everyone is truly beautiful at heart.

Magda Lena face closeupDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love to kick box. I started about a year ago and it is fantastic. It is a unique exercise because you are not only exercising your muscles but also your brain. I love learning new combos, it is a great way to release energy! I also love to surf. My mother taught me to surf when I was 9 years old. Ever since, my love for the ocean has continued to grow. I enjoy hiking and practicing yoga.
I do my best to eat locally grown organic produce. I have adopted a gluten free, ketogenic diet. My diet consists mostly of healthy fats, moderate amounts of protein and the rest vegetables. I perform optimally when my body is fueled by ketones, rather than glucose. Coconut oil is one of my favorites as well as a concentrated form, Brain octane from the Bullet Proof executive website. I take many daily supplements, the key players are Vitamin D & C, glutathione, and Omegas derived from Algae to optimize brain function. I mix a daily cocktail mixed with spirulina & chlorella. Probiotics are taken to assist with digestion. Astragalus, Ashwaganda, and resveratrol are a few others. The list goes on but I won’t leave you too baffled.
They key with optimizing my nutrition has been to truly listen to my body and find what works best for me.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love to be silly. I am naturally energetic and laughing is my drug.

Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?

I would not change anything about my physical appearance, if so I would not truly be myself.

What features do you look for in a partner?

In a partner I look for adventurous and outgoing qualities. I look for someone to take my adventurous side to the next level. I like a tough guy who isn’t afraid to be weak at times. I am a romantic person and therefore I like to be charmed. Cooking is essential. My ideal man doesn’t have to be a master chef. A simple candlelight dinner and I will be pleased. I pay great attention to what I put into my body and my ideal man would do the same. Realistically love prevails all.

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Aug 11 2014

Interview with Mary Beth

Mary Beth is a 23-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hey guys! My name is Mary Beth, I’m an agency represented model in Los Angeles. I grew up in Rhode Island, yup, little Rhody produced me! That’s where I get my personality from and accent. I graduated high school there and two weeks later I moved out to the west coast. My parents told me I needed to get a degree before mainly focusing on my modeling career so I went to the Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising where I got a degree in Visual Communications. Graduated in 2011 and been focusing on modeling since.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I started modeling at age 14. I wanted to do it since I was little but my mom wanted me to wait till I was at least 14 to let me in the game. Turns out I have some skills! I would book a lot of hair shows and fashion shows; it became my passion.

Mary Beth wearing a short and her shadowWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My professional goals are to become an international model, become the face of some big brands and be on billboards all over the globe. I eventually would like to open my own fashion boutique in Rhode Island and bring LA fashion to New England

My personal goals for next five to ten years are to get married and have kids. I think that’s a lot of girls’ goals in their mid twenties.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I model about 2 to 3 times a week. Some weeks I have off which can be nice but I would rather be working nonstop. Money never sleeps!!! I mostly do commercial print, fashion print, swimwear, music videos and occasionally runway. Runway is always exciting but at 5’7″ it’s not easy being chosen.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

My best experience has to be last month’s shoot in Cabo. It was a calendar shoot wearing Hush LA’s swimwear line. It was so fun and beautiful plus a paid vacation! Who doesn’t love that?!

My worst experience…hmm…I’m not going to name the brand but I shot a lookbook recently and the owners of the brand had opposite ideas for what they wanted. The entire time shooting I felt like I wasn’t giving them what they wanted but in all reality it was because they didn’t know what they wanted. At the end they were happy with what I did and that’s all that matters.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

In the modeling world everything is out of the ordinary. I honestly can’t think of anything. Knock on wood I’ve never fell during any runway walks or that would’ve been my story. Sorry to disappoint.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

If I could change anything I would make it so 5’7″ wasn’t overlooked. If I was one more inch taller I’d be booking huge jobs but that’s not the case. And that’s why not everyone can model.

Mary Beth coming out of a caveDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I grew up from the age of 4 playing softball, taking Irish Dance, doing cheerleading, playing field hockey all competitively. Now I hike and run with my dog, go to SkyZone for their cardio circuit class and enjoy bikram yoga. I also just started surfing which I am in love with. I eat pretty healthy. I try not to eat anything processed but that’s hard when you’re always on the go. Plus I enjoy my cheat days so I can’t ditch processed foods completely. Working out and eating healthy are part of a models job; we can’t be out of shape or we’d be out of work! Plus I love feeling strong and healthy. I am so thankful that I have the ability to workout and train hard, because of that I will never take it for granted and be fit for as long as my body let’s me!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Hmm well I have a huge family. I have two brothers and three sisters, three nephews and a niece. It’s amazing. They all live in New England so I miss them a lot but trust me, when I go home after a couple weeks I’m ready to fly back to Cali.

Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?

I know a lot of people will automatically think “She’s going to say her boobs”  but in all honestly, I would do anything to have a longer torso. Just two inches longer and I’d be able to be a Victoria’s Secret Model!!!

If you were a type of candy what would you be?

I’d be Sour Patch Kids. They are sweet and sour which describes my personality. I am sweet and nice to everyone but once you disrespect me, forget it! You will hear my accent come out and I will be sour as can be!

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