Meet Makayla Larson | aspiring model

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

Hi Makayla, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
I’ve struggled with self confidence ever since I was little , and doing things without having a thought of it back firing was always in my brain. Growing up my family did struggle a bit in the beginning, we slowly adjusted. Obstacles along the way of course. I was always very insecure as a kid constantly concerned with how i look needing to be perfect 24/7. Family issues im not going to get into, we lost my little brother around 2013, went through a lot around 2020-2021, I was a very late bloomer with everything I started smoking around then, going out to parties. Although it was fun I wanted more; being depressed and constantly shutting everyone out of my life had held me back and going out I decided to finally jump into modeling. knowing I can do things with that voice telling me I couldn’t proves I’m able to keep going. So I know to keep going because eventually something good will come out of it. My advice to anyone wanting to give up on something is life is too short. Make the best of it and fight to live your dreams , everything is earned. If people don’t support you, keep it pushing everyone comes back around when you start achieving your goals and you can let them watch from the sidelines. You got this. Mindset is absolutely everything.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Working on being a model is very hard, starts out spending lots of money getting where you need to be and to network with others and collaborate. Slowly I’ve understood that’s the only way your going to get places , before you get signed and book actual shoots and stuff. I’ve signed with agencies that didn’t work out, and have recently signed to one I feel as I’m going to love. There are definitely challenges, I used to have a low self esteem and zero confidence. But modeling has increasingly brought me so much self love, it’s crazy. I currently work at a daycare. I got into many different things throughout last couple years I tried cosmetology for acrylic nails. Wasn’t finding much joy in doing that. Found out I love working with kids, and thinking about getting into psychology or physical therapy. Not sure yet and that’s okay. But what I was sure on was modeling. I also work for a local thrift store. I’ve always wanted to model for the longest but never moved with it until recently around 6 months ago in 2022.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Coming from Arizona, I’ve lived here basically all my life, I’ve moved around a lot when I was younger. I would probably take them to a fancy place to grab some drinks and just catch up. It doesn’t even have to be fancy I love talking to people and maybe try something new we both haven’t done that way we both get a new experience 🙂

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to shoutout anyone who is that one kid not knowing what they want to do/ take on with their lives yet. It’s so hard to decide when your struggling daily. But you got this. My silent supporters , supporters that show me they are there. I deserve some credit for believing in myself, because I can do it I will make it big and that’s a promise I owe to myself. Fake it til you make it.

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Image Credits
Image credits: shot by @joegphotos on instagram!