My journey to success began with a little high school daydreaming and a whole lot of believing in myself. You see, I always had this secret mantra running in my head, “I’m a model,” even though I didn’t quite know the path to stardom back then. But hey, I knew one thing for sure – it all started with my words and my unwavering belief in me.
My very first brush with modeling happened at the Delta Blues Museum in my hometown of
Clarksdale, MS. Picture this: me, rocking various museum merchandise, basically turning into a
living e-commerce catalog. Flash forward to college at Alabama A&M University, where I
decided to take my passion seriously. I joined the Ward Modeling Troop and dove headfirst into the world of fashion, learning the ropes, and mastering model etiquette. It was like fashion school 101, and I was acing it.
But wait, it gets even better! As a Parliamentarian (fancy title, right?), I eventually birthed a fantastic creation called Beat Camp, a stepping stone to becoming a warden in the troop.
I was teaching models how to strut their stuff, how to own that runway, and how to dazzle the world.
Then, I threw caution to the wind and dropped out of college for a while to chase my modeling dreams full-time. Atlanta, GA became my playground, and I was working non-stop. But, like any good story, there was a twist. I decided to head back to college to finish what I’d started, all while juggling my role as Bindu in the show ”Being Mary Jane.” Talk about a whirlwind!
Post-graduation, I ventured off to Houston, Texas, working in healthcare for a moment. But my heart was set on something bigger – modeling. So, I cranked up my social media game, turning myself into an Instagram sensation. I quit my healthcare gig and took the plunge, moving to Brooklyn, NY, ready to conquer the modeling world. Only problem? The Big Apple wasn’t hiring new models, thanks to the pandemic.
Undeterred, I decided to use my magic touch to help others build their online platforms. I started my company, Mahogany Gro, consulting and managing various brands and creators’ platforms. The influencer gig took off, too, with brands sending me their products for reviews and promotions. Those two businesses became what helped me stay clear of a 9-5. Btw nothing wrong with a 9-5 at all.
Fast forward, and I’m still on the path to success. But for me, it’s not just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about believing in yourself and going all-in on your dreams, no matter what, and having morals and values that align. That’s my definition of true success.
So, who’s Brittany Bradley? Well, I’m a Mississippi Delta dreamer turned real-life Barbie, blessed with a hearty dose of faith. I’m all about adventure, good food, laughter, and surrounding myself with amazing people. Growing up in Mississippi might’ve been tough, but it molded me into the strong, creative, and adaptable person I am today. My family, with their hilarious sense of humor, taught me when to drop a witty joke or when to gracefully exit a room that no longer served me.
In a nutshell, I’m just a small-town girl with big dreams, proving that believing in yourself is the first step towards making those dreams a dazzling reality.
How would you describe your own personal style?
I would describe my style as sexy, cool, and vibey. I tend to move to what I’m comfortable with and what comforts me. From being sexy to lighting up a room with vibrant colors, I tend to wear black, which is my favorite color.
Tell us about your latest project?
My latest project bringing life to the song “Yoshimi Battles of the Pink Robots by the Flaming Lips” I played the character Yoshimi and I go to war with the pink robots for the Aveda Congress for Elevate Hair. It was played out on stage and I enjoyed this project very much because it was so empowering and showcased the era we’re in now fighting AI but also trying to maintain our independence as humans. I can’t wait until the video is released it’s fire.
What inspires you most in your work?
What inspires me most in my work is being someone
my nieces and nephews can look up to and being a chameleon bringing others projects to life. It makes me
feel good to know I accomplished what someone thought about in their creative time.
What do you love most about blogging?
The thing I love most about blogging is connecting with so many amazing people from around the world and my work and lifestyle bringing others joy, comfort, and laughter. Life can be tough so lightning someone else’s load through sharing what I love makes me feel good.
What is the greatest satisfaction of being a fashion blogger?
The greatest satisfaction of being a fashion blogger is tapping into the vibrations of the creators who are on a similar wave or even those I can learn from different industries but also finding
out more about myself and others through trials of experimenting with my style and love for hair beauty and fashion.
What would you describe the biggest challenge in fashion blogging?
The biggest challenge in fashion blogging is finding your niche. That word itself it complicated but what I’ve learned is that it’s just trial and error of you learning about yourself and then expressing that with others. Don’t get caught up in the trends or algorithm even though it’s tempting just be who you are and find what works for you. Social media isn’t real we create it.
A fashion rule you never break?
A fashion rule I’ll never break is there is no rule to fashion it’s all about presentation. Just be the person you want to present to the world and the rule that’s never to broken is if I’m not comfortable in it then it’s not for me it’s not my style.
What do you think will be the big hits fashion-wise for next season?
Lacey lingerie, fire red suits huge scarves like the ones Lenny Kravitz wears, and trench coats are always a wear.
Where do you find the inspiration for your blog posts? I find inspiration through my imagination and other creators as well as through the many posts on Pinterest and TikTok. I’m
also inspired by those around me creating and living in their safe spaces of art. I find inspo in the world around me.
What is the biggest challenge about fashion blogging?
The biggest challenge is getting lost and not being who you are and imposter syndrome, the anxiety of making content and keeping your engagement high. Not having enough of a certain gender to follow you for brands to partner with you can be exhausting. It can you feel like you’re not good enough or that there is something you’re doing wrong. It all boils down to being yourself going within and taking a break from social media to find yourself again through activities that serve you such as journaling, walking, taking a class you always wanted to do, hanging with genuine people, and living life outside of the social sphere.
Your saying favorite?
Just let it happen… it just means just let it flow it’ll all work itself out.
A few words about our magazine?
I love that Success covers business, lifestyle, health, and a variety of other topics that help
those in so many industries understand each and the new world we live in by providing
community and many articles on successful entrepreneurs and the workspace from all around
the world.
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