“Some advice I have is to just not care, ignore the negativity, you only get one life and you are responsible for making it yours. Breathe and everything will be okay.” @sophie.mallek

“Be yourself, be creative and be original. I personally love to create aesthetic pics and playing with the feed to make my own art.” @carolinaponti

“I love shopping at boutiques and local bikini shops and as I became a regular at these shops and tried stuff on I got asked to do photo shoots for them. From there, other companies started reaching out to me and I’ve just been expanding my connections ever since.” @juliaangeliica

“Be yourself and don’t be afraid to show the world who you are. It takes a lot for someone to own up to who they are and not worry about what others think.” @aalyssajewels photo @crisarezphoto

What are some of your favorite things about being a model? Talia: “It keeps me confident and healthy. I constantly strive to be a better person inside and out.”

What advice do you have for people looking to get more out of social media? “BE YOURSELF! People will follow you for YOU!”

“I love that this industry has become way more diverse when it comes to appearance. Everyone is unique and special, we just need to find the right fit!”

“My advice for people looking to be a model is to genuinely put yourself out there. Go to the shoots and events you get invited to. You won’t regret it and never know unless you try.”

“I source all of my own fabrics and work closely with my manufacturer here in Miami to make sure my brand is unique and luxurious.”

“I love how creative some shoots get when multiple people are working together, and bringing new and exciting ideas to the table.”

“Network, collaborate, and more networking. It’s like running a business. Except YOU are the business. YOU are the brand.”