We had the good fortune of connecting with Zhya Scott and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zhya, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Honestly upon becoming a model i noticed being observed a bit more than I was accustom to. So i decided i need to put my best foot forward, and style accordingly since my name is my brand. I had issues finding high quality pieces worth the prices ive been paying. Why am i paying an arm and leg for something that barely last me 2 weeks?
I already have dove deeply into education on this particular topic for the fun of it, whats a bit more research to find out why this problem exists and what can be done about it..

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Aside from being a business owner i am a creative through and through. Ive been into all forms of art since i can remember. Name it ive probably tried it. As ive aged ive come to find that i am extremely passionate about painting and modeling. Something awakens in me when im involved in either of the two. Im not even sure how i got here myself to be quite frank with you. Continuing to work on my craft and put myself out there helped alot. I dont want to say its easy, because its not, but i will say when U put the work in U will reap the benefits. The main lesson ive learned is to follow my intuition, no opinion really matters unless i allow it to. I want the world to know its been a long time coming and i know itll be an even longer time coming but its worth it. My story is just beginning

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Im a fan of food and activities personally, we can do things as simple as going to the movies or as extreme as sky diving honestly it just depends on who im with and what theyre comfortable in doing i have pretty adventurous friends so we might end up going on a cross country road trip

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Ironically the sane person who recommended me is the same person id like to shout out. The determination and drive you have is unmatched. Shout out to Jerm! I havent met someone who is willing to take a chance on their dreams how jerm does yet. Jeramy u inspire me to go after my dreams for real. Its as if u have a super power, seeing you work so hard but effortlessly at the same time, leaves me in awe. You’ve been by my side since i joined the industry, a constant reminder that even staring the eyes of adversity in the face i have someone who believes in me as much as i believe in myself, u keep me on my toes, i dont know where id be without u and your intricate mind…

Instagram: https://Z.stunna

Twitter: Juiceewthebread

Image Credits
@davidkagephotography

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