Its been quite a while since I’ve done one of these, but I’m okay with that. I took some time to reevaluate my content and its purpose. I’ve realized I want EVERYTHING I do to involve those who are making a change. Inspiring others. Changing lives. Stepping in and walking in their purposes with grace. I believe what we do as creatives is bigger than we, as individuals. It has the power to spark revolutions, movements, the list goes on. After some time off, I can proudly say I’ve found that missing puzzle piece. With that being said, I introduce to you all Gabby ! I am so blessed to say I was able to engage in such beautiful conversation with this work of art. This is hands down my favorite interview thus far. I was inspired, moved, empowered, and at peace. Crazy right ?! Keep on reading, and you’ll too feel what I felt ! I first started this interview off by simply asking Gabby, how long has she been into modeling ? Gabby ironically replied, “Honestly I didn’t have the expectations of modeling when I was younger. I started modeling at the age of fourteen or fifteen, and after that, the rest was earthly. It became apart of me it, became my passion.” It amazes me how often our journeys towards becoming great are told in reverse. Many times what we could never fathom ourselves being is who we already are, but have yet to tap into. I then asked Gabby, “Have you faced any struggles with self along this journey, and if so, what ? Gabby responded, “I have faced struggles with self love along my journey plenty of times. I’ve wanted to give up on numerous occasions because I did not believe that someone like myself could be a model in a world where lighter skin tones are glorified. It was hard to see the beauty in my melanin at the time. I’ve even attempted to lighten my skin tone or just fight for acceptance from toxic beings. I had to learn to fight for my self love, I had to realize that we are all masterpieces. Every shade holds a symbolic art to it, and being black in itself is a pure art. I learned to find my art in my soul and that for me was modeling. Modeling allowed me to create the masterpiece within my mental.” Wow. Wow is all I can say in response to that. Of course one has to figure out where the influencer finds inspiration ! Gabby replied, “My biggest inspiration is my brother. About four years ago he was shot in his chest and head. My family always raised me to accept the hard path because it gives you a divine story to tell. Seeing my brother go from paralyzed and voiceless to being able to stand on his own today will always be my reason. He is my purpose. He is why I stand on the hard path with my head up. He is the reason why I felt comfortable enough to share my experience. He is a solider and my family is my army.” With such a moving key component to everything that makes THE Gabby, you would think she too sees herself as an inspiration to others. Well, not quite. Gabby goes on to say, “ I honestly don’t walk around with a big ego. It took a lot for me to even share my story to the public, but with the way that the world is moving now, we have to stand up. I knew it was time I see younger black girls and boys that struggle with self love, and teach them the ways in which they should go. Help them turn from the depths of destruction because they don’t feel that there is someone standing for them to become better within themselves. I had to own the beauty within my disaster. All l can do and continue to do is hope that someone sees my videos and pictures and feels inspired or safe when looking. I want them to know that they can do it too and that someone is not just taking pictures but expanding with purpose for them. They are my purpose, and self love is my purpose. The rest is earthly.” Wow. Gabby has to be one of the most inspirational, and beautiful beings I have been given the opportunity to study. Just wow. When asked what advice Gabby would give to the younger version of herself, she replied, “I would tell her to endure the hard path, feel through the emotions, don’t fight them. Yes there are terrible people in this world but your spirit attracted greatness. Youwere meant to endure, you were meant to prevail through the hard times. You have a family of solidarity that holds each trait that created your mere being. You are meant for greatness. Internalizing the darkness only makes you your greatest enemy . It’s never really over its only a level up, but you’re a strong rock.” Yes, yes you are ! With a woman so rare ; so humble; so valuable;and unique as Gabby, one has got to wonder what her goals are. When asked Gabby replied, “My goal is to inspire. I do not wish to be famous, it’s truly not an aspiration of mine. I want the public to view me from the raw aspect and know that in this journey of being a black model I stayed true to myself. I stood for purpose within my passion. I created a platform for younger girls and boys to know that they are going to win their self love battles, and that someone is advocating for them. I want to make change and I can and will do that behind my modeling. I know that this is my destiny and I’m meant to be the advocate. I am ready for every part of the adventure.” Wow. If you’re anything like myself, you can’t help but wonder what’s next ?! Luckily for us, Gabby will be modeling in the Maya Temple Fashion show on October 26th. Gabby wants evryone to stay tuned for her journey, and she wants EVERYONE to know that she will NEVER seperate. She’s not the kind of gal to bash her hometown of (Pittsburgh, PA ). Gabby believes we can make something from nothing. She believes that we must embrace the beauty within our individual disatsters. If one can do that, you will ALWAYS fufill your purpose in this at times difficult journey we call life. And you know what folks, I couldn’t agree more. Gabby thankyou so much for allowing me to interview you. You are an amazing, beautfiul, and special young woman who is destined for such greantess. Wow. I am honored, humbled, and inspired. If you would like to see some of Gabby’s work, be sure to keep on scrolling !