Meet Christell Foote | Miss Tennessee USA

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

Hi Christell, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Having great people behind you that also support your brand. Without a support system you will feel so isolated in a role of power, leadership, management, you name it. You need to make sure you have your team behind you also advocating for you in your corner.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I signed with Click Models 10 years ago now with Atlanta Director, Jenni Nowak. You know with my height you would think I would be the “perfect” model, when actually I have been too tall for some jobs and have heard a lot of No’s. That’s where though I am so appreciative for my agency because they still believed in me and pushed forward my look and my brand. As not your average woman, I have overcome a lot of challenges in the modeling world but make sure to remind myself not to give up.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
As a big foodie, I’d have to take them to Bistro Niko for some lovely French cuisine for dinner to start. The next day we could visit the High Museum of Art and Ponce City Market, followed by dinner at Hal’s the steakhouse!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
In my journey to the crown I think the cutting edge that helped me get there was my mentor and coach, Thom Brodeur. Thom helped me re-identify my “why” after years of resilience in the pageant industry, and helping me to focus in on finding my success.

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