Life & Work with Shamara Allston of Kansas City, kansas

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shamara Allston.

Hi Shamara, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been modeling for a little over a year now and It all started honestly because I woke up one day and decided that I’m going to pursue something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It took a long time for me to make this decision because I did not have the confidence to do it. After becoming a mother really young at one point I felt like I lost myself while struggling to heal from relationships that were abusive and diminished my self worth. I had to take myself through a very deep healing process to learn to love myself again. To kind of sum up everything I learned in order to give my son the life I would like him to have, I have to be happy. My son is the light of my life and has inspired me to be where I am today. Starting modeling social media was definitely my friend ! Through instagram I found a casting call for a show in downtown Kc called For the Love of Fashion coordinated by Duffy. I went to the casting call and was fortunately picked to model for space camp studios. I had such a great experience and met so many great models. After a year of many fashion shows , working with different photographs and making new friends in the industry I’m so happy I decided to pursue this career. I have learned life really is what you make it and I’m so excited what the future will bring !

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?
In the beginning I met a photographer that basically said he could help me get to where I wanted to be. He claimed to have worked with many popular brands. It turned out that he didn’t have the purest of intentions. All though that experience was very disheartening I did not let it stop me. It taught me to always do proper investigation and not to be so trusting to individuals I do not know.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Im a really compassionate person , I enjoy seeing everyone happy, winning and thriving!

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I’m on instagram as Shamaralauren so supporting me can be a simple like, follow or collaboration!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Shamaralauren