America’s Next Top Model with the unstoppable Tyra Banks, is back with Guys and Girls cycle 21. Seven men and seven women will compete to win $100,000 cash prize from Guess, a fashion feature in Nylon magazine, and a modeling contract with Next Model Management. This season, 22 year old, Philadelphia native, Raelia Lewis is one of the 14 finalist. To celebrate, last week at the very swanky Whitney Thomas Studio her launch event party was held. Raelia’s family and loved ones were in attendance, along with fashion media influencers. During my interview with Raelia she mentioned that she auditioned multiple times for the show without luck. Finally, her drive and determination paid off as she joined the other aspiring models in the competition. She accredits God for her opportunity. She told me that, “God does not give you anything you are not ready for. I had to be ready. When I got it, I was ready.” I was inspired by her conviction and perseverance and was happy to meet this sweet young woman. Good luck to the graceful and beautiful Raelia, we are rooting for you!
