I’ve been staying busy the past few weeks settling into school, celebrating my 12th birthday and doing a lot of modeling. I was fortunate enough to be selected by a local company called Be Your Own You (BYOU) as one of their featured models for their website, catalog, fashion shows and soon-to-be-released magazine! This is an AMAZING company that promotes positive self-esteem for young girls, online safety and bully prevention. Debra Gano, the Founder & CEO is a former model/actress and is very passionate about the company and the message it shares with young girls across the country. I’m SO proud to be a BYOU girl! Be sure to check out their website at www.beyourownyou.com.
I also participated in the Plum Passion Bridal & Homecoming Fashion Show with my sister queen, Victoria. We had a wonderful time walking the catwalk in our formal dresses! A huge thank you goes out to Tori Paplow-Apodaca, owner of Bronze & Beautiful and Bling Fix, who helped make me look beautiful for the show and is looking to partner together for future appearances throughout the year. She does a fabulous job with makeup and her custom designed Bling Fix shoes and accessories are to die for! Check out Tori’s services at www.bronzeandbeautiful.com and www.blingfix.com.
I’ve also added a handful of new school activities to my list recently. I was selected as a Grandparent’s Day Ambassador, Conflict Mediator and invited to audition for the All County Orchestra. I was also accepted into the Foothills Youth Council, which I am SO excited about! My main goal in the Council is to do as many community service projects as possible and to build on my volunteer work at Morningstar Assisted Living by getting the other members involved there as well. My selection to join was based on both an application and face to face interview. My interview skills really helped since I am now the youngest member of the Council and they couldn’t believe that I’m only 12!
I’m working with a wonderful talent agency and have been staying busy with photo shoots and auditions for them as well! I feel so blessed to have so many new opportunities becoming available for me. Life is never dull for this queen. All of my Jr Teen Colorado-Globe photos and modeling photos have been taken by Christy Williams of Christyann Photography. She's amazing and is so much fun to work with so be sure to check out Christyann Photography on Facebook!
I’m excited to see what else is waiting for me this year and am so fortunate to be able to represent such a wonderful organization. I am already thinking about the moment when I get to crown the 2012 Jr Teen Colorado-Globe and there will DEFINITELY be tears!
