LeAndria "Nani" Wilson

You are allowed to be 

both a masterpiece and a work in progress

Simultaneous.

Nothing is Impossible. The word itself says IM POSSIBLE — Audrey Hepburn

 

       Since my teens i have always had a slim frame and loved taking pictures of myself but the confidence was never there to actually pursue modeling due to scars and self esteem bruises left from a car accident in my childhood. It took for the constant “Why don’t you model” and “You look like a model” flattering remarks that came in my high school through college days, to make me start seriously considering the career path. I was in college in San Antonio at the time when Since my teens i have always had a slim frame and loved taking pictures of myself but the confidence was never there to actually pursue modeling due to scars and self esteem bruises left from a car accident in my childhood. It took for the constant “Why don’t you model” and “You look like a model” flattering remarks that came in my high school through college days, to make me start seriously considering the career path. I was in college in San Antonio at the time when one day i decided that i would research a well know agency in the city and if they offered to sign me, i would give it a try. I reached out to the agency, scheduled an interview, and days later received an invitation to sign so it became my confirmation that someone “on the other side” felt that i had what it takes.

      I decided not to sign with an agency just yet, and after only getting to do about three photoshoots from college friends in San Antonio, i moved to Houston for a great job opportunity. Once here I started by joining a Houston model/photographer Facebook page as well as Model Mayhem, a website for models and photographers to network. As i took off with booking photoshoots i started considering all of the flyers that i would see for fashion show castings but i wanted to be realistic with myself because i am 5’6 with lots of tattoos.

     However, I once again when out on a limp and decided that i would just show up to a casting, give it my best, and not doubt myself before i even knew what i could be capable of, and I was selected for the fashion show. I told myself that if i was going to venture into runway as well, that i would have to give more than my all in perfecting it because of the impediments i already faced. I watched several runway YouTube videos along with practicing in the mirror every other day. When at rehearsals for shows i took full advantage of the teachings listening and learning. Along the way networking and observing some of my favorite models helped elevate me in the industry and today i walk into shoots and castings with full confidence.  By being a hard worker and genuine person I was blessed to have lots of great people put into my life to help guide me towards the appropriate opportunities, Now at five years in, i have been maturing and elevating in the industry.