Exploring Life & Business with Charlene Garth

Today we’d like to introduce you to Charlene Garth.

Charlene, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I grew up in the south, I was a small-town girl that had big dreams. I’ve always had a passion for fashion and entrepreneurship. At age twelve everything changed after attending a casting call in New Orleans Louisiana. Little did I know, this path would lead to endless future opportunities in modeling, photography, and acting. The first agency that signed me under contract to work with them was Wilhelmina models. As I enhanced my etiquette as a model, Barbizon discovered me. Barbizon school of modeling shaped me as a teen model! I learned runway, how to read scripts, commercial modeling, and gained industry exposure. One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned over the years is that personality and networking is key. How you show up, how you look, and how you make people feel is what everyone will remember. Miss Teen Louisiana is one of the first pageants that I was accepted in to compete as a state finalist. Experience is gained by doing, and by doing growth happens, but not overnight. It would be years later that I received the Miss Louisiana title. Fast forward and I’ve had the honor of winning twice Miss Muse, Miss Fashion Global Louisiana, and Miss Universal Royalty Louisiana. The journey to the crown has been amazing. Over the years community service and giving back lead to creating The New Start Foundation. A non-profit organized to inspire those on a new path whatever that journey may be. We partner with other charities around the world to spread their mission as well as ours. Every day is a new opportunity for a new start. Another passion is teaching runway, commercial and pageant modeling. Learn 2 Grow 2 is where the magic happens. This learning platform is available for adults and children of all ages. Online Enrollment is always open. Everyone is welcome!

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?
Life for me took a turn after my mom transitioned in 2019. I desperately needed to find purpose in thriving again. I’ve learned how to find beauty in the journey. Nothing comes easy, and if it does it won’t last long. Legacies take time to build, so the road has not been smooth. There will be moments to cherish, there will also be moments of frustration that feel like defeat. Staying motivated and consistent sometimes is the biggest struggle when you’re chasing your dreams. It is never too early or too late to accomplish your goals. After I graduated from high school my son was born the next year. Life for me changed drastically, from my physical appearance to the lifestyle of entertainment that I was used to. I knew education was important if I wanted to continue providing a stable life for my son. I didn’t let being a young mother stop me from graduating college. I never considered going back to the entertainment industry after college, but when you have a winning personality the possibilities are endless! My daughter arrived three years after my son. I worked as a nursing assistant for a few years then my big break happened. Right after I graduated from the pharmacy program the fall of 2012 my life changed. I landed a role as a dancer on season one of Salem that upcoming year. I was cast to come back film all three seasons of the show. One role leads to other opportunities to film new projects. Since then I’ve been featured in over twenty films, appeared in countless reality shows, and published internationally. Life can change in a matter of seconds, always be prepared for the unexpected.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
My career in pharmacy and medicine revealed the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our skin is the largest organ that we have. My goal was to share an herbal and holistic approach to hair and skin care. This was the birth of Kolor Babe, LLC. Kolor Babe is a one stop gift shop. We offer amazing gift options for any occasion. Our products are natural and are curated for all skin types. We also teach others how to develop their skills to grow their own brand and/or business. Who run the world? Models! Event modeling is what I do BEST! I’m an event specialist, you tell me your vision for an event, and I’ll bring your event to life.

I love runway shows and commercial modeling, but I am definitely booked the most for events. I am my brand! I’m known for bringing the city out to the biggest events in the world. I’m most proud of the dedication behind each event from start to finish. It’s not always glamorous, hard work comes with the territory. The fulfillment of doing what I love is most rewarding. I have met some iconic people while paving the road to my own legacy. I want to share my experiences and expertise with the world. I’m almost finished writing “Keys to the Industry “. It will be available as an e-book and paperback on Amazon. Book me for your Next BIG event! See the links in my story to gain access to my social media platforms.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I want to honor my father Charlie Robinson, Sp4 US Army, and mother Ida Garth. My dreams are a reality because of them. The list of people who deserve credit is still being written amongst the living, therefore I won’t say any names. My head is filled with so much gratitude. To every single person that has been a part of my journey, I thank you!

Pricing:

• Event Model- $100/hr.
• Brand Ambassador- $50/hr.
• Runway Model- $100/hr.
• Model- $1,500 + Expenses
• Video Model $500 Booking Fee + Expenses

Contact Info:

• Website: Kolorbabe.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/CharleneGarth
• Facebook: Facebook.com/CharleneNGarth
• Twitter: Charlene_Garth
• Other: learn2grow2.teachable.com

Image Credits:
Dametreus Ward-Meech 213 Micheal Lee- Iced Up Photography Kajuan Whaley-Bro Ink Photography Antionette Green- R.A.G Photography Johnathan Sutton-Blur Productions Madylin Taplet-Love Onwe Photography