We had the good fortune of connecting with Porcilla “Ziggy” Charlton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Porcilla “Ziggy”, what’s your definition for success?
To me, success is achieving the desired visions and goals you’ve set for yourself, resulting in happiness. Maximizing your potential and environmental influences, and being able to overcome negative aspects thrown at you, is all success to me. While I am still setting goals for myself, this year I celebrate 20 years in the modeling industry and very much consider myself successful…

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As an Internationally published petite model, 2x best selling author, and media influencer, I am most proud of my S.I.Z Enterprise, stemming from being a fierce millennial who epitomizes her life’s mantra, “if you believe it, you can achieve it!” Not only have my beliefs and confidence led her to the unimaginable, I still believe there is so much more work to be done. Young, vivacious and fearless, I have overcome so many obstacles and challenges, and accomplished over the years what many others only aspire to achieve. My drive and ambition, as well as my family’s support in manifesting dreams, led to the establishment of her “She is Ziggy” empire, which excited me to see what’s to come from all of my hard work…

With the odds stacked against me mainly for her height, I became equipped with necessary skills needed to pursue her love for modeling, from pageantry contest to runway model training, leading me to dominating the web, gracing the runway of Paris, New York & LA Fashion Week, being featured in a number of magazines including Teen Faces Magazine, showcasing on different TV networks and news stations, including “OWN” and posing on several websites including Noswald.com. After graduating from Valencia College I spent some time in education before transitioning into insurance becoming a Claims Adjuster for Fortune 50 company State Farm.

Outside of corporate America, my goal now is to assist others with achieving their dreams just as I am doing through productions, trainings, workshops, media inspo & interviews, but overall my “Not Your Average Size” Publications, which can be found at www.sheisziggy.com ✨

This journey has taught me that everything may not be for you, but what’s for you IS for you, and to just never give up, no matter what.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Whew! A full week! We’d definitely check out the hidden gems in Lakeland and Tampa! Barside Sports in Lakeland for their oysters in particular, and specialty drinks! The vibe is one in itself. One weekend night we’d do take out at Unique Wings and Things – the name speaks for itself. And there’s so much to choose from, ranging from oxtails to lobster…and the flavors are truly unique! My favorite Tampa spot – Avenue Blu – located at 122 S. Howard Ave. – The atmosphere is one of a kind, the food is UH – MAZE – ING, and the drinks will get us right! Myself in particular enjoys the Cognac Cornbread. Lamb Lollipops, and Lavender Lemon Drop! We’d be full the entire week! Lol

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents deserve the utmost praise when it comes to my story. While there are numerous relatives and friends I could name that have contributed to my success thus far, the love and support my parents, Priscilla and Vince, have blessed me with is the reason I am who I am today! The knowledge and greatness they instilled in me have allowed me to never lose sight of my dreams, and go after all that I desire, landing me where I am today!

Website: https://www.sheisziggy.com

Instagram: @sheisziggy

Facebook: SIZ Media, LLC

Youtube: In The Zone With Ziggy

Image Credits
Titus Moye
Lamar Penick
Professor X
Marc Christian

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