Tell us about yourself.

My name is Hannah Noelle, I’m the founder and CEO of Hannah Noelle Models. From a young age I knew I wanted to run my own company, and I feel extremely blessed that I’ve been running Hannah Noelle Models for the past 10 years. When I’m not traveling, I split my time between Los Angeles, Tampa, and Cape Cod. I enjoy working out, doing yoga, going for walks on the beach and any type of boating activity such as sailing or paddle boarding. I also love attending fun events and fashion shows, and spending time with family and friends.

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What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream would be to see Hannah Noelle Models expand into its fullest potential.

I feel that my purpose in my lifetime is to inspire others to follow their dreams. I am a strong believer in prayerful manifestation and that we can do absolutely anything we set our minds to. I’ve seen this play out in my life so many times. 

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

Being your own kind of beautiful means to embrace who God created you to be. He knitted each of us in our mother’s wombs, and we are each fearfully and wonderfully made. We each have God given gifts and talents, and we each have a purpose. “Being your own kind of beautiful” means living your truest purpose, and pursuing the path God has called you to.

How would you describe your fashion style?

I would describe my style as “New York Influencer chic.” I will only wear clothing that is black, white, light pink, grey, denim, and the occasional leopard or snake print. I love getting dressed up and playing around with the different trends. I also dress very differently depending on where I am, if I’m in LA I dress a bit more trendy and when I’m spending time on Cape Cod my style is definitely more preppy. When I’m in Florida it’s definitely a mix of the two.

Who or what inspires you?

I am inspired by my future self in 10 years. The work I do and choices I make today will impact who I am and where I am at in 10 years. In 10 years, I want to look back and thank myself for what I did today. I am motivated to set my future self up for success as much as possible.

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

The number one piece of advice I always give to people who are considering getting into the modeling industry is to get super comfortable in front of the camera. Start doing photoshoots with your friends or have a family member take your photos. Try out hundreds of different poses, modeling is truly an art and you should think of posing like a dance in front of the camera. Having your favorite music playing always helps to! If you’re just starting out, I’d also recommend picking your favorite supermodel and watch youtube videos of them walking the runway, and start practicing yourself. Have a friend film your walk so you can track your progress and make necessary adjustments.

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

I founded Hannah Noelle Models after recovering from an eating disorder. My dream was to become a model and I thought I had to be a certain weight to do so. After recovering from my eating disorder I eventually got signed with an agency and started booking modeling jobs. But I felt like the industry needed to shift. I knew so many beautiful girls, who like me, had the dream of becoming a model, but because of the unrealistic standards many agencies held they had lost hope, and with that confidence in themselves. I saw this as an opportunity to push the norms of this industry and give more girls and guys the chance to live out their dreams. Today I’m proud to say that Hannah Noelle Models has never had any height or weight requirements for our models, and we never will. We believe that everyone is beautiful just the way they are.

What makes you beautiful?

I believe that beauty comes from within, after all, looks are fleeting. Who someone is at heart matters so much more than their outward appearance.

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

Realize that you only have one life. Just one. There’s not a round two. We have one shot, one lifetime to do everything that we dream of. Start living in your purpose and doing the things that bring you happiness and fulfillment. Realize that you are truly amazing, and eliminate any habits or people from your life that make you feel otherwise. Staying true to yourself is the easiest way to boost your confidence. Start with small wins, and build up to bigger ones. Most importantly, find your strength in God.