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MY MAXIM MODEL CONTEST JOURNEY

I’m so excited to continue my journey with the MAXIM brand and finally share a little update from my experience with the MAXIM Model Contest.

I actually entered the competition after seeing it pop up as an ad on Twitter. It immediately caught my attention, and I thought, why not? As someone who has always loved fashion, editorial photography, entertainment and the creative world, it felt like a fun opportunity to put myself out there, reconnect with that side of myself and see where the experience could take me.

When the results came in, I was so excited to see that I placed 29th in my group! Of course, everyone dreams of seeing their name at the very top of a competition like this, but I’m choosing to celebrate the moment for what it is. It’s a little milestone, a little reminder to keep going, and honestly, a pretty exciting addition to my modelling journey.

What I enjoyed most about the experience was learning more about the brand beyond the magazine itself. MAXIM’s connection to philanthropic causes made the competition feel like it had a purpose beyond simply being a modelling contest. Being part of something that can help bring attention to charitable initiatives made the experience that much more meaningful for me.

There’s something really exciting about putting yourself out there, taking a chance and seeing what happens. Sometimes the biggest wins aren’t necessarily the ones that come with a trophy or a headline—they’re the experiences that introduce you to new opportunities and remind you why you started in the first place.

Maybe one day I’ll get to see my name on the cover of MAXIM. Until then, I’m going to enjoy this chapter, keep creating, keep modelling, keep dreaming and see where the next opportunity takes me.

Here’s to taking chances, saying yes to new experiences and celebrating the little wins along the way.

XO,
NAI