Today we’d like to introduce you to Lacey Brackett
Hi Lacey, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My story, I’m not sure even where to start. I’ve been in this industry for a long time… coming up on almost a decade now. From as far as I remember I have treated the world as if it was my runway, like literally 7 years old using the walmart aisles and shoppers as my stage and runway. Falling for all the like middle of the mall scams and anything making me feel like i could touch my dream while in high school, luckily i had my mother who always had my back prior to 18. I tried college, but could not shake the feeling that I didn’t belong there. I started in this industry being the first one in my town or family to do anything that wasn’t “realistic” or “predictable” and that is something that always kept my fire lit. I could at a young age see the impact of how I lived and carried myself transpired to others. Though it wasn’t an easy, quick, or very rewarding decision in the beginning I knew i was doing what “my” calling was. I became very dedicated, the 3rd year of my runway career I was doing 2-3 shows a weekend with no pay being on set from 8-12 hours, which led me to meeting my first agent and signing with my first agency. From there I’ve done so many things and have been blessed enough to receive pay for doing something I love. The blood, sweat, and tears finally became worth it when I was able to be a model for NYFW; from there I was granted more opportunities such as Miami Swim Week, Tampa Swim week, Atlanta Fashion Week, being flown to do photoshoots and everything I worked for became that reality for me.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road 1000% has not been smooth, however I’m not sure why this quote is so effective on me but “pressure builds diamonds” has gotten me through A LOT. From living in my car questioning every decision i’ve ever made, to living the exactly life in Midtown that I could only imagine of as a child. I faced alot of adversary from instagram agencies and broken promises,feeling like I wasted my life and it was never going to be a “legit” thing for me, to landing my dream gig working in New York. Though my story from a child to now has been a true test of strength, I wouldn’t prefer the path to have been “smooth.” Maybe a bit smoother, but the struggles I faced and more importantly overcame have made my passion and love for the craft unbreakable and I think that shows and helps in my bookings and connecting with my followers.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My work is art, Modeling is a beautiful form of expressing so many things. The craft has an endless amount of possibilities, it is a form of all emotions, physicality, entrepreneurship, love, and anything you want it to be. Originally I entered the industry doing strictly runway, but once I became apart of the world I expanded into photoshoots, commercials, beauty campaigns, pageants I started to see that there were so many options inside of a world I thought I already had figured out. Modeling is never ending, no matter your shade, size, hair, nose shape… there IS a space for you in modeling. That’s the real beauty in this industry, is realizing there is truly beauty in every part of life. Modeling saved not only my life, but truly impacted and made me realize the importance of mental health.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk taking is something I did do, however I’m not sure I’d advise all people to take just any risk. For me, it has to almost be an educated risk… something I know at least has a realistic chance to change the trajectory of my career, Like examples, a random man with a bunch of eye candy shots on his page inviting you to his basement to shoot … not a risk I would take versus A well known, published, and happening photographer books you to shoot in a studio but its 3 hours away… a risk I would take.
I just feel like you have to always trust your gut, and always tell yourself “if its to good to be true, than it probably is” and I think that has helped me avoid a lot of scary situations in this industry, just staying grounded and realistic.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bio.site/babylace
- Instagram: @model.laceynichole
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CUUm44Ho3/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@babylacce?_t=8rE6ODSR0KE&_R=1
