I write for the underdogs and those striving to be who they want to be

I write for the underdogs and those striving to be who they want to be, I write about things I wish someone told me, things I've learned and experienced, things I feel I need to share with you, thank you for buying my books, reading my blogs, and listening to my podcast radio show. The will inside and our positive mindset is what drives us, there may be obsticles but it is not a set-back, just something to overcome and work at. ~Isobella Jade


By the way this is an article I wrote on building an author platform from scratch:
http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/11/building-an-author-platform-from-scratch/

give attention to your inner love

Keep believing in yourself, and love who you are. Don't forget to give attention to your inner love. How we feel, what we do, what we gain, who we become, stems from the positivity and love that's inside of us. Have a nice weekend :) Rock on and strive! ~Isobella Jade

Knock, knock

Knock, knock, whose there? It's your dream, it's waited long enough, grab it and let it in! today is a chance :)


~isobella jade

when you know all the grit of it was worth it

"Let me tell you, there will be a moment when you get there, when you did what you wanted to do, and you will feel it, it will hit you, when the work paid off, when the long days and sleepless nights make sense, when you know all the grit of it was worth it, you will feel thankful and proud, inspired for more, and filled with knowing that you pulled through, don't give up." ~Isobella Jade

Where is the "get there" in your modeling pursuits?

Everyone has a different meaning of "getting there" and "making it."

And usually when you get there, you end up wanting more or sometimes the plan can change all together.

Focusing on your goals, and working hard for it doesn't always promise success, but do think it makes your chances higher.

Also it's important to slow down and look around, notice what you do have already as well,


~Isobella

At a modeling casting...

At a casting, no matter how small or basic the item you are modeling is, treat it like it is something precious and of value. Even if it’s just a paperclip. As a model you are really working in the business of advertising and marketing, and these days so many products need a hand to hold them. Why not let it be yours?

~from my new book coming soon called Short Stuff.

~isobella jade

you make the reason

"Don't wait for the moment to come to you or think it will just happen, things do happen for a reason, but when it comes to your goals and pursuits, really it is you who makes the reason." ~ Isobella Jade

A thought on the will to try

You don't have to be the best, or be the best qualified, but you do have to have the will to do ~isobella jade

I believe in working hard

I believe in working hard, and that there is no short cut. I am currently writing a YA novel, striving to write a chapter a day, among other things I'm doing, and without putting your hand on your goals, they will just sit there and start to rot. Accept that the road is long and the journey is a part of it, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. I believe in working hard and I really like people who do. :)
~isobella jade

use each day, set goals, prepare

"Don't let the thought of what you don't have yet hold you back, focus on what you want to accomplish, use each day, set goals, prepare, and be prepared for the highs and lows of striving." ~isobella jade

Enjoy each plateau of your success

Before I go to bed I like to think of something that sums up the day or a thought on something I have felt before.


"Push away the fear of failure, carry on with your belief. Each high and low has meaning. Enjoy each plateau of your success."~isobella jade

I think it can be applied to life, any pursuit, writers, models, those wit...h a dream or wonder of their own potential.

New Video: My Short Model Motto

In this video I share my short model motto of celebrating the unique in us and imperfection, in modeling and life. To watch turn down my podcast radio show on right side of this blog or copy and paste into your browser this link.

Enjoy!

Hold onto the soul, root and meaning of what it is you want to do. Don't measure your success against anyone's doubt.

Hold onto the soul, root and meaning of what it is you want to do. Don't measure your success against anyone's doubt. If you want to do something do it. Do it with an eager heart and truth, don't forget why you want to do it in the first place and make sure there is a reason.

Living on hope, hustle and heart

Living on hope, hustle and heart isn't always easy. But it is really the only way I know how to live~ my thoughts on what it is like to wake up for yourself and goals each day, isobella

striving on

There will be rejection, there will be no's, and you can cry about it for a few seconds, release some stress but then clean up your face and keep on keepin on because if you put the right energy and attitude into it, you will get a yes if you continue on, do what you need to do, put the work in, and strive on. Day by d...ay, this is what I have told myself, and continue to tell my self with each new goal in mind. - isobella jade

you are the engine of where you go

"No matter where you come from, or the doubt that might try to drown your vision or goals, you are the engine of where you go, what you accomplish, and who you become and the person you are. Don’t neglect your own potential. "
:) -isobella jade

Feeling too short to model? Think again

Not only tall giraffes are in ad campaigns modeling products. If you notice more than fashion magazines and more than fashion ad campaigns you will notice models are not all supermodel tall.

Modeling and the advertising world go hand in hand, what the product or brand needs the ad campaign has to express, and the thing more brands are needing is "the natural girl", and what they are looking for is not narrow minded towards just one type of model anymore.

Girls ask me often, how can I get into modeling?

It starts with understanding where you fit within the word model. Because being a model has more than one meaning, (modeling is about modeling FOR something) and people of all ages are models. Maybe it is not talked about enough, and I hope this blog has enlightened you, because the better you are at marketing what you do have with professional photos, a comp card and portfolio, to the right agencies-- the better.

If what you picture is only a fashion model when you think of the word model, you are missing out on alot.

The more you rely on yourself, and understand that your self is what will get you opportunities, and not someone to discover you, the better.

The shorter girl who is not 5'9" or 5'10 has a more hands on journey based on what you put into it.

You have to mail the print agencies
You have to make the comp card
You have to get the portfolio
You have to be prepared ahead of time, before you get in front of the camera and know ahead what type of photo you DO need to really get opportunities.

It is work. It is time. Effort. And endurance is a major part of modeling and making yourself a model.

The more effort and time you put into your pursuits, and crafting the right photos, and investing in what you need to have to prepare you for working as a model, the better.

Isobella

To see potential in unlikely packages

I am reading Seabiscuit right now, and if you know me, you know I love the story of Seabiscuit and loved the movie too. In the book on page 29 Laura Hillenbrand wrote "But Howard was blessed with an uncanny ability to see potential in unlikely packages." It is based on Howard seeing potential in trainer Tom Smith, then Seabiscuit, and later Red Pollard. I think it is important, in modeling,- and no matter what you pursue-, to see your own potential, to understand it, and to believe in the power of your self.

After reading Seabiscuit today I am I wrote in my own journal "if you don't have your self, you have nothing." And that can translate into many meanings but one meaning is that: if you have the belief in your self, understand yourself, and your true ability, and can rely on yourself, you have already a lot of what it takes to grow as a person and within your pursuits.

This past week I spoke at an event for Digital Book World called 7x20x21, during the event 20 slides of images that relate to your story are displayed on a screen behind you as you talk about your publishing journey, I spoke about my self-promotion and the importance of it, (hence writing my first book at the Apple store and my publishing pursuits which have been built on my own passion), here it is:
http://www.blip.tv/file/3494918
Enjoy! :) Only had 20 slides for 20 seconds each! What a rush!!

Mainly---Giving yourself a chance is the biggest thing you can do for your self.

Isobella

my thought

Even if you are a little afraid, jump in. Open minded and striving people, curious for the unknown capture more. :)

Keeping the confidence, keeping the belief in yourself

A girl on Facebook sent me a message that read: I want to know how to you keep going how do you keep up ur confidence? What do you ?

My reply:

It is hard. It is not easy. I go through like 1000 emotions a day and creating a dream and striving for what you want, involves ALOT of work, a positive attitude, and involves setting goals. Every day I set goals for my self to accomplish, also I set weekly goals, things I can aim for! I do this for not just modeling pursuits but for my publishing and whole brand and business as a whole. I also mix it up, I will pursue one angle for a few hours and then pursue another project. I am always active. I need to keep my self going so I set goals. I also read biographies of women and people who have strived on their own, been an underdog, I like reading about the journey of how people strive. Not to follow them, or even consider them a hero but just to be reminded that hard work pays off and that striving is worth it and I love stories of women and people who strive for what they want. I watch movies about inspirational people; I fill my life with things that inspire me. :)
More than your height, a positive spirit and confidence is important when chasing anything.

Isobella