Kerry Stephens Interview
First off we would like to that you for taking the time out with us to do this interview with EL BARRIO MAGAZINE. As you might know this issue is dealing with Curvy Women and we are showing some love to our Curvy Women. So tell me be for we get into the interview...... As a curvy women have you experience any bad experiences in relationships, work or in general everyday conflicts? And if so how did you deal with it to over come pitfall in your life?
Ebmag: As curvy woman what makes you fell good about your self for who you are? And why?
Kerry Stephens: I feel good about having curves, because it's not always accepted that curvy is beautiful, especially in the area I live. I've always had a rebellious love of being outside the norm and showing people it's ok to be different.
Ebmag: In the curvy world for women like your self. What would you like to see change in the future?
Kerry Stephens: stereotypes, such as the belief that we must eat a ton of desserts to be this curvy or that curvy women can’t wear certain kinds of clothes
Ebmag: In your own words what makes you special and why should people get to know you?
Kerry Stephens: What I think makes me special is I can’t be defined by any one word, style, or look. I dabble in many different things, and I try to always be creative and fresh. I think people should get to know me because they’ll never be bored with me!
Ebmag: What is your favorite makeup product(s)?
Kerry Stephens: Mascara and lipstick
Ebmag: In your wardrobe right now lol.... What designer brand do you have the most and that you enjoy wearing and why?
Kerry Stephens: Apple Bottom..love the colours and styles, very comfortable
Ebmag: What is consist as a romantic evening for you when y ourdating someone?
Kerry Stephens: being able to talk and relax, location doesn't matter as long as we are focused on each other.
Ebmag: Above all things in life what would you say what you like the most about your self as a curvy woman?
Kerry Stephens: Being curvy, I like being an inspiration to others to be themselves and not be ashamed. some women feel comfortable sharing their own stories with me, it's very rewarding.
Ebmag: Do you feel that curvy woman has been over look when it comes to beauty and what the industry wants and like for a woman to look like or be?
Kerry Stephens: definitely. Most advertising still depicts slender ladies for products, and general opinion still leans heavily on the idea that you have to be skinny to be loved/successful/healthy ....it's just not true.
Ebmag: How did you start off getting into the modeling industry?
Kerry Stephens: I started modeling to boost my self esteem after my divorce..it took off from there.
Ebmag: When did you get your first break? Can you remember?
Kerry Stephens: actually, I can't remember lol
Ebmag: How did your modeling career change your life?
Kerry Stephens: Modeling has made me more confident, and bold about standing up for the right things.
Ebmag: What was your most hardcore photo shoot you have shot? Where?
Kerry Stephens: I'm not sure it's the most hard core shoot, but my most terrifying one was my first out of state one in Texas.
Ebmag: What made you decide to get into the modeling business?
Kerry Stephens: I wanted to make an impact on someone's life..even just one person
Photograph By James Phelps
Ebmag: Do you consider modeling being a risky career?
Kerry Stephens: It can be, definitely
Ebmag: What makes you different than the other women in the modeling industry?
Kerry Stephens: I try to stay away from cliched looks or ideas
Ebmag: Have you appeared in any music videos or other magazines? If so what were they?
Kerry Stephens: I've been in Rybel and Curvz magazines
Ebmag: What was you doing before you got into the modeling business making a career out of it?
Kerry Stephens: Working at Wal-Mart lol
Ebmag: Are you involve with anyone at this time or married?
Kerry Stephens: No, I'm single
Ebmag: Is there anything you would do differently in your past that might have affected your present success ?
Kerry Stephens: Not be with my ex husband. That would have changed everything.
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Ebmag: How difficult is it being a model and trying to make a statement being a new face?
Kerry Stephens: very difficult, you don't always get taken seriously
Ebmag: What do models go through behind the scenes, and the hours that is put into the photo shoot ?
Kerry Stephens: for me, it's wardrobe planning and figuring out makeup and location that takes the longest. It can take a long time getting it just right! Makeup can take quite a bit of time just by itself..
Ebmag: Has there ever been a day that you were not feeling the surrounding or the photo shoot explain?
Kerry Stephens: Yes, I had a photographer a few years ago be very disrespectful in his way of talking to Me..I couldn't relax into the shoot because of it
Ebmag: How often do you working out?
Kerry Stephens: Three times a week
Ebmag: Are their any special diet your on or required?
Kerry Stephens: Actually, due to my many food allergies on a normal day I eat mostly yogurt.
Ebmag: Have you ever worked outside of the country if so where?
Kerry Stephens: I haven't yet, I have a tentative shoot in Ireland next year
Ebmag: What type of advice you can tell girls that looking to get into the modeling business as a career?
Kerry Stephens: Just be careful, and watch who you trust.
