Interview with Jessie Murray — Full Time Mom, College Student and model
Jessie Murray is a 25-year old model residing in Branson, Missouri.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Jessie, and I have been modeling since I was 6 months old thanks to my parents Edwin and Patricia, who helped me to start my career. I was born in Arkansas but have lived in Missouri all of my life, and my main hobbies are singing, dancing, acting, modeling, do some photography, play the guitar and so much more. I am interested in the arts as well, and I am currently in College majoring in automatics and studying to be a wildlife conservation officer. I do all that I can for my child and I plan on becoming successful.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
My parents are my biggest supporters, because when I was six months old -during early 1991, the following year after I was born-, they got me started off in modeling at a very young age, taking me to photography and artists studios, where they used my images in their arts.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My personal goal is to finish College so I can have a fantastic career to be sure that I can take care of my little family. If I make it in the modeling industry that would be extremely amazing, as I have been involved in it for so long and hope that I can do well with it at some point.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I model a few times a month, although I used to model at least 3 or 4 times a week before I got my full time job and started College. I mainly do photo shoots, actings, pose for artists, as well as the catwalk; in general, I have done all genres except in the adult industry, which I don’t plan to either. Figure nude is OK for me, but if it looks unclassy I will certainly not do it.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experiences are meeting new people, as it is great talking to them, seeing their amazing work, appreciating that everyone is different, and I am happy to work with them all. Worst experience is meeting some photographers who do not give you any images after a shoot, and I have even met a few that did not give me any images at all.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
On one photo shoot I almost fell off a little cliff into some mud.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I wish people wasn’t so judgmental on race, hair and body shape, and I’d love to have them to be more understanding of models that are parents, as no matter what our children come first. In the same way, I cannot stand them picking favorites and not giving others a chance.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I like to hike, play basketball, go out dancing and just working out in general, since I am a pretty active person. I eat just about everything, I am on no diet.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I have a scoliosis problem.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I would not change anything about myself. I am who I am, why change?.
If you had only 24 hours left to live, what would you do?
I would spend that time with my family, do things that my daughter wants to do, make as many happy memories with her that I possibly could and show her more of how much her mommy loves her. Her happiness is way more important to me, so no matter what I would spend it with her.
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