Marlon say cheese 🙈✨🧀
Okay, time for some positive tea!
Last week, I went to @hollywoodconfidential 's annual event. I learned so much from listening to Q&A's from @tiffanyhaddish , @epfarq19 , & @maraakil !! @iamstevejones led this amazing panel and I feel so blessed to be able to soak in all the major tips they gave for Aspiring Black Entertainers. They said a few things that changed my way of thinking. I wanted to share some of them with you all. Because what's the point of having all of these amazing words of wisdom if they can't be shared?!!!
1. Tiffany Haddish. "Never have someone in your home who don't have anything to lose." Another one, instead of cursing someone out, or continuing to spread their negativity, how about you curse them out in happiness? Wish them so much happiness that it becomes contagious and reaches the next person. AMEN !😂🙏🏽❤️
2. Ralph Farquhar. The importance of building community in the industry! If it wasn't for a few African Americans before him, he wouldn't have been able to create opportunity for others. It's only beneficial when you open the door for others. Also, when you are going into an audition, you are there to be of service. They want to hire you! They want you to be the one. 👏🏾✨💕
3. Mara Brock Akil. It's okay to shoot your shot and chase your dreams but you need to be prepared in order to do so. She had her scripts ready for Ralph back in the day when she was only a PA. I see the importance of coming to the scene w/ my craft ready to go!
4. Steve Jones, my favorite thing he said that I truly believe in and tell you all whenever I see fit. CREATE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THERE ARE NONE. We live in an age of social media where you can create just about anything. You don't have to wait around for someone to give you the okay to do something in the industry. Gather some like minded individuals and keep creating.
These few golden nuggets will stay with me for the long haul. Thank you @hollywoodconfidential for creating such a powerful event for young entertainers like myself. I feel more prepared after taking these marvelous notes!
I just wanted y'all to see how angles can make your body look completely different. I appreciate your kind compliments! But I'm not perfect. I'm a solid 240. My pudge is there, back rolls, and double chin. But I like to think that I'm still fly. Still cute. Still Winning. Don't let Instagram fool you. Know that most of us all have our "good side" and choose to let you see only certain versions of ourselves. Instead of striving to have "The Perfect Body" , I want you to strive to have a carefree mindset. You'll be much happier!!! Love y'all 😝💖🙏🏽 #noretouch #uneditedphoto
The blues 🎼💙
It's hot. 🔥🌞 #Bts w/ @vitaeapparel 😝
Omg I had so much fun shooting behind the scenes at this dreamy location. I can't wait to see the final project! 😭🙌🏾💖 Thank you @ishine365 @any.body_co @twopiecemafia @rockstarenergy @russ.rockstar @andrewdaystudio !!!
Day dreaming 🌞 (The designer is tagged ❤️❤️)
I think I was born to be an @ishine365 & @rockstarenergymodels model. Lol Working hard at this beautiful location today. 😭💖✨
A pic from the @si_swimsuit show! I didn't make it to the sweet 16. But being a finalist for Sports Illustrated has open some doors already! (Literally gained 3 new clients in a matter of 2 days!) Tonight my girl @stephanieviada & I were invited to take over @ishine365 'a Instagram. Covering the SIS show! Miami Swim week has been nothing but amazing to us and I'm so honored to be here representing for all my curvy mamacitas! It's empowering being around a group of strong, amazing women on a daily basis. Thank you Ishine @mj_day , @georgiagibbs_ , @katewas_ , @yutsai88 , @christiebrinkley , @kateupton , @haileyclauson , @katebock , and everyone that was apart of this spectacular weekend. You all have given me the extra spark needed to hustle harder. There's always next year. ;) ❤️🙌🏾
Run this sh*t like cardio. 🍑✨👙
Keeping my power ✊🏾💥✨
You give me magic. 🌙☄️💥
Do you feel my energy? ✨🙈
Turns out, Keke doesn't love me but at least I love myself... 💪🏾
Me on Instagram VS. Reality. On Instagram I tend to only share my confident side. Now that I'm comfortable with y'all, maybe I can start sharing my obnoxious side. See who sticks around. Lol Where my ambiverts at? (Ambiverts are your amazing friends that are smack in the middle of being an introvert & extrovert.) 🤔😂🌞
When you thought the universe was working against you but turns out they were working in your favor all along. Well played ...😂❤️🌺👑
Marlon say cheese 🙈✨🧀 Okay, time for some positive tea! Last week, I went to @hollywoodconfidential 's annual event. I learned so much from listening to Q&A's from @tiffanyhaddish , @epfarq19 , & @maraakil !! @iamstevejones led this amazing panel and I feel so blessed to be able to soak in all the major tips they gave for Aspiring Black Entertainers. They said a few things that changed my way of thinking. I wanted to share some of them with you all. Because what's the point of having all of these amazing words of wisdom if they can't be shared?!!! 1. Tiffany Haddish. "Never have someone in your home who don't have anything to lose." Another one, instead of cursing someone out, or continuing to spread their negativity, how about you curse them out in happiness? Wish them so much happiness that it becomes contagious and reaches the next person. AMEN !😂🙏🏽❤️ 2. Ralph Farquhar. The importance of building community in the industry! If it wasn't for a few African Americans before him, he wouldn't have been able to create opportunity for others. It's only beneficial when you open the door for others. Also, when you are going into an audition, you are there to be of service. They want to hire you! They want you to be the one. 👏🏾✨💕 3. Mara Brock Akil. It's okay to shoot your shot and chase your dreams but you need to be prepared in order to do so. She had her scripts ready for Ralph back in the day when she was only a PA. I see the importance of coming to the scene w/ my craft ready to go! 4. Steve Jones, my favorite thing he said that I truly believe in and tell you all whenever I see fit. CREATE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THERE ARE NONE. We live in an age of social media where you can create just about anything. You don't have to wait around for someone to give you the okay to do something in the industry. Gather some like minded individuals and keep creating. These few golden nuggets will stay with me for the long haul. Thank you @hollywoodconfidential for creating such a powerful event for young entertainers like myself. I feel more prepared after taking these marvelous notes!
Over the course of the year of battling depression, I gained 25lbs. I used daily unhealthy eating and staying in the house as a coping method. In my head, I thought it would make the sadness go away but it didn't. I put myself through all of that trauma and it did a lot on my body. I didn't post much before because I was so ashamed of letting my mental drain my physical. I grew insecure about my weight gain, I didn't want to work with new clients, or take photos for my profile. All I could do was post old photos and encourage you all to be better. To not be like me. But it's okay because I've learned and seeked help. Fast forward to present day, I have been working out consistently the past 3 weeks, down 5lbs, and feel much better with breathing. Last week was another major break through for me because I took another step to conquer my mental and step in front of the camera. Starting with the Audition video in my too small swimwear, to making a video of me dancing, to taking multiple photos expressing my joy for life. I'm sharing this with you all because we all have moments where it feels like we can't go any further. We have times where we are not okay. We may fall down sometimes. But we can't lose hope. We have to pick ourselves up and remind ourselves of how amazing life can be. It's okay to not be okay, but don't stay there. Your world is too precious to watch it wither away. Love y'all and be blessed today! 🌞💖🌺
With this major heat wave going on, I think it's the perfect opportunity to take your abundance of Life's Lemons and turn them into ice cold lemonade. That means your insecurities, your hurt, your toxic situations. Today we're gonna turn those sour things into something sweet and enjoy this beautiful Sunday. Can I get an AMEN?! Happy Sunny Sunday Beaus ❤️❤️🌞
Lazy Days in Los Angeles 🌞