Measurements-

Waist: 23in

Hips: 29in

Bust: 24in

Height: 4’11

Weight: 80 lbs

Hair/Eye Color: strawberry blonde, green 

Tell us about yourself:

-Hi, I’m Hailey! I’m from Upstate NY. I recently moved to Tampa and excited to start the next chapter of my life. Im a very outgoing, independent 20 year old. I’ll be majoring in criminal Justice in the fall with the goal of becoming a lawyer. 

Tell us about your modeling experience:

-I’ve never done any professional modeling photo shoots but I have always done and loved doing at home photo shoots with my ring light, with different outfit changes for fun. With coming to the realization of how much I enjoy doing different shoots that’s when I decided to get out there and try and pursue modeling in a professional way and not just as a hobby. 

What is your biggest dream?:

-My biggest dream is to become a model, and build a brand to bring awareness to Hirschsprung’s disease which is something I was diagnose with as a baby. It’s not talked about enough and I want to be the one to show others like me no matter how or what’s on your body you can become a model. Another goal is to become a lawyer as well. 

What does it mean to be your own kind of beautiful?:

-To be my own kind of beautiful means to be confident in myself as well as not changing my looks or personality to be someone else. Being beautiful is being your authentic unique self which no one can take away from you because no two people are the same that’s what makes the life and the world we live in beautiful. Everyone is beautiful, remember that. 

How would you describe your fashion style?:

-I would describe my fashion style as casual, stylish with pops of bling and neutral colors, along with some pinks and always wearing an outfit I feel hot in to feel confident. 

Who or what inspires you?:

-What inspires me is honestly everything that I’ve gone through medically which as made me always push myself to always work and fight for what i want to happen in my life and go make it happen.

What is your advice to someone who is just getting started with modeling?:

- Although I’m just starting modeling I would say the biggest piece of advice is to always be you and stay confident in yourself. Also have fun while doing it.

Describe some obstacles you have overcome in your life and how that has changed or shaped you:

-I’ve faced many obstacles in my life but that has shaped me into the woman I am today. I was given those challenges to battle specifically Hirschsprung’s disease because I was meant to bring light and spread awareness to educate others. I wanna show the world and inspire others with ileostomys even though your body isn’t perfect and has a bag on your stomach you can still be a model and look hot doing it. I am a strong woman, from going through all my health issues it’s only pushed me to be excited and eager to be the one to become a model with ileostomy and a ostomy influencer. 

What makes you beautiful/handsome?:

-My personality along with my eyes and eyelashes.

What would you say to another girl/guy your age who is struggling with their confidence?:

-There’s only one you in the world so be you, embrace it, be confident and no one can stop you because that’s your super power no one can take away from you.