Today we’d like to introduce you to Shaztada Scoby.
Hi Shaztada, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was born in Georgia, but after losing my father at just two years old, my family relocated to Louisiana — where both of my parents are from. That experience taught me resilience early on. My mother was a model who chose to sacrifice her dreams to raise her children, and watching her do that with such grace and strength always stuck with me. It’s one of the reasons I decided to pursue modeling — not just as a career, but as a way to honor her and finish what she started.
I discovered my love for modeling at a young age, but after high school, I chose to serve and joined the Army. The discipline, leadership, and structure I gained during that time became the foundation for everything I do today. It shaped my mindset and my drive to build something bigger than myself.
As I transitioned from military life into entrepreneurship, I founded Pretty Mind & Body (PMB) — a wellness and fitness brand rooted in helping women radiate from within through faith, fitness, and femininity. It’s a reflection of everything I’ve learned about balance — mentally, spiritually, and physically.
At the same time, my modeling career began to take off under my brand ShazTheModel, allowing me to merge beauty, wellness, and purpose on a larger platform. Both brands work hand in hand — PMB represents the inner work, while ShazTheModel embodies the outer expression of that glow. Together, they tell my story of transformation, perseverance, and becoming the woman I always knew I could be when I was growing up.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road — but I’m grateful for every bump along the way because it built my strength and faith. Balancing so many roles — Soldier, Mother, Model, and Entrepreneur — has forced me to master discipline on a completely different level. There were seasons where I was showing up for everyone else while still trying to find myself.
In the modeling world, rejection and comparison can easily play on your confidence, and in business, you learn very quickly that consistency matters more than motivation. I had to learn how to keep showing up even when the support wasn’t there yet — trusting that the seeds I planted would eventually grow.
Losing my father so young also left me with a deep desire to create stability and legacy — not just for myself, but for my daughter. That’s why Pretty Mind & Body™ became more than a business for me; it became a mission to help women heal and transform from the inside out. And with ShazTheModel, I’ve had to continuously evolve — showing up authentically in an industry that often tries to define you.
Every obstacle has refined me. It’s taught me that alignment and grace are just as important as ambition. I’ve learned to trust God’s timing, stay grounded in purpose, and remember that even when the path doesn’t look perfect, it’s still leading somewhere divine.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Pretty Mind & Body?
Pretty Mind & Body is more than a business — it’s a movement. It was born from my own journey of transformation, merging wellness, faith, and femininity into one lifestyle brand that helps women glow from the inside out. Through PMB, I offer fitness and nutrition coaching, mindset programs, and digital wellness guides designed to help women strengthen their bodies while renewing their minds and spirits.
What sets PMB apart is the holistic approach — it’s not just about physical results, it’s about healing, alignment, and discipline that radiates through every area of life. Every program and product I create is rooted in faith, feminine energy, and real-life balance. I’m most proud that PMB has become a safe space where women can rebuild confidence, strengthen their self-worth, and learn that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be intentional.
At the same time, ShazTheModel represents the external evolution of that glow — the confidence, elegance, and self-expression that come from doing the inner work. Together, both brands tell a complete story: Pretty Mind & Body cultivates radiance from within, and ShazTheModel reflects it back to the world.
What I want readers to know is that everything I do — from modeling and brand collaborations to wellness programs and community events — is built around purpose. My mission is to inspire others to embody wholeness, walk in faith, and radiate from within, no matter where their journey starts.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
If there’s one thing I’d want readers to take away, it’s that your story has power — even the parts that tried to break you. Everything I’ve overcome has shaped the woman I am today, and I truly believe that purpose is born through perseverance.
I want people to know that you can reinvent yourself at any stage of life. You can serve your country, be a mother, chase your dreams, and still walk in elegance, faith, and grace. My journey is proof that you can be both strong and soft — ambitious yet aligned.
As I continue to grow Pretty Mind & Body and ShazTheModel, my mission is to keep inspiring others to show up as the best version of themselves — to heal, to glow, and to walk confidently in who God called them to be. The glow you’re searching for is already within you; I just help women remember how to find it again.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/Shazthemodel and https://linktr.ee/prettymindbody
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shazthemodel and https://www.instagram.com/prettymindbody
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ShaztadaScoby
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@prettymindbody
Image Credits
Anthony Naylor (Naylor Media Group)
Shannel Resto (SJR Photography)
Jamal Deloatch (Peach City Photography)
