Meet Aspiring Model Aaija Jackson

Meet our beautiful upcoming model Aaija Jackson. Urban Time Magazine in an interview with Aaija, discovered truly how beautiful she is on the inside and on the out. 

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Urban Time Magazine: What is your name, where are you from and what do you do?

Aaija: My name is Aaija Jackson. I'm from Glenarden Maryland and I'm a upcoming model in the DMV area. I wouldn't call myself a model yet because I haven't been assigned to an official company but I'm working on that!

Urban Time Magazine: Why would you think you'd be fit to be a model? When did you know this was something you'd want to do?

Aaija: To be honest I think I'd be fit to be a model because I have came a long way. When I was younger, I used to be very insecure. The number one thing you need to model is confidence. Over time, my confidence has built up to the point where I believe i can be anything I wanna be if I try hard enough. And this is my passion. I honestly couldn't see myself doing anything else. I realized I wanted to be a model once I did my first photo shoot and I really realized how photogenic I was and I love being in front of a camera.

Urban Time Magazine: When was your first photoshoot?

Aaija: My first photo shoot actually wasn't that long ago. It was at like the beginning of January.

Urban Time Magazine: What type of person are you personality wise?

Aaija: Personality wise.... I'm probably the goofiest person you'll meet. That's why I'm able to have fun with modeling because I'm not all serious and stuck up. I may come off a little mean and cocky but that's not me at all and I hate people that prejudge by looks.

Urban Time Magazine: Do you look up to anyone? Do you have a role model?

Aaija: Yes! I look up to my mother. She's my role model. She worked so hard to take care of me. Being a single mother is tough and she's always been so strong and such a positive female figure in my life. I just wanna make her proud

Urban Time Magazine: What advice would you give to individuals younger than yourself who are aspiring to become models?

Aaija: I would say to them that if it's really what they wanna do, do it! Ignore people that doubt you, because there are gonna be a lot of people trying to bring you down. 

It's a lot of criticism, but if you block out all the negativity you can be really great.