Interview With Ericka Porterfield
Ethnicity: African American
Age: 19
Profession: Right now, my current profession is working at a Grocery store.
Current Location (Country): USA
Instagram Username: @myhairswavy
Do you model?
Yes, I have always wanted to become a model ever since I was about 11 years old. I would sit up and watch America’s Next Top Model.
That’s where I got all my inspiration from.
As a model/aspiring model, do you think that it is important to have a large following?
Yes, I think it is important to have a large following because the more, the better.
That’s when everyone will see my full potential. It helps me get noticed.
Who is your favorite model?
I admire so many models in the industry nowadays.
So my favorites I would have to say are; Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman, & Naomi Campbell.
What is your dream in life?
My dream in life is to do what makes me happy and do things I’ve always wanted to.
I don’t want to be thinking one day and say (*true event* ) maybe I could have made the cheer team if I would have tried out, so I tried out and I made the team.
I’ve always had passion to become a model, so I’m doing what it takes for me to become that.
Becoming a model is my number one dream.
Are you following your dream?
Yes, I am following my dreams. I’ve been doing photo shoots and going to open calls .
Also, I’m learning how to network. It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know.
Have you ever been published in a print or digital magazine before?
So far no I haven’t been published in anything.
But I have hope and faith for the future!
What projects are you currently working on?
My Current project is my next photoshoot that’s happening on May 18th, which I am really excited and elated for.
What’s something a guy can do to get your attention?
Something that a guy can do to get my attention is when they approach me in a respectful and nice way and someone who is pleasant.
What’s an instant deal-breaker for you?
An instant deal-breaker for me would be signing to an agency I’ve always dreamt about.
What is your ideal first date?
My first ideal date would have to be going out to a restaurant , but that’s the typical thing nowadays.
I want to do stuff that’s more exciting.
Let’s go to amusement parks and go go-kart racing – something we both can do and really have fun.
After, we’d eat some ice cream. I love ice cream!
Tell us a random fact about yourself.
A random fact about myself is that I absolutely hate candy. Even as a child I’ve never liked it. I’m still the same .
What are you most proud of?
What I am most proud of is outgrowing my shyness because that can affect my networking.
I’m also proud of never letting what people say get to me. I used to let that affect me but not anymore. That’s one of my accomplishments that I am proud of.
What type of style would you say fits you best or that you wear the most?
My style is just natural. I love being natural.
I feel like if you don’t have on makeup and extensions then you’re not considered pretty. So I just try to standout and be the most natural girl in the room if I have to. I wear my hair down and curly, and a cute dress or flannels and Levi’s with my converse.
Did you have any mentors who greatly impacted your career or growth?
My sister impacted my growth a lot.
She was always there to tell me the realest thing I needed to know and hear, and told me, “Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something”.
You can do anything you set your mind to.
Do you have any tips for girls who are trying to live out their dreams?
For all the girls out there, live your dream.
You are a beautiful and can do anything. The sky’s the limit!
Us girls run the world! So let’s make ourselves proud, and our families proud too! You got it.
What do you want to be remembered as?
I want to be remembered as the girl who always was happy because she did what makes her happy.
She never let anyone stop her from living her dream. She always believed in herself.
And hopefully, that will inspire all the other girls around the world.