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

Hi Asantie, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I’ve wanted to model for awhile, however, I struggled with confidence, which delayed me pursuing my dream. The risk I took was putting myself out there, and getting myself familiar with the industry. I met lots of different/great people so far, which created opportunities for me to build my portfolio.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The day I made up my mind I wanted to model, I started to do research on where to begin. It wasn’t hard because I knew the questions I wanted answered. I read articles about the industry, watched tons of fashion shows on YouTube, practice walking, and study high fashion shoots to replicate poses. I wanted to learn as much as possible with my available resources to better my craft.

The most important lesson I’ve learned by far is, making sure everyone who reaches out to me are credible. I’ve gotten many scam emails, and I’m big on safety. I always pay close attention to the emails, texts, and direct messages on social media I receive.

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.
My best friend and I have lots of similar interest. I’d plan one day to have lunch at a bar, since we both love wings and are relaxed. I’d plan to go bowling, the arcade, and the movies. The night life may include a Caribbean lounge, or stay in and watch movies.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to dedicate this shoutout to my significant other, Chavez, for supporting me, encouraging me to pursue my dream, and lastly for never giving up on me.

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