HHDX: You maintained a 4.0 GPA and received a degree in Multimedia Design. What prompted you to get into modeling, when you could make much more money and an impact in technology?

JS: I was actually never interested in modeling, and always felt that it wasn't for me. I was contacted by an agency to design one of their model's sites, and eventually was convinced to get into it myself. So I started tone myself up, do a couple photo shoots and one thing just led to another. It’s funny you say make more money and an impact in technology. I kind of see it as the opposite; I can make more money on a single modeling project than a design job, depending on what it is. At the same time, make an impact in the modeling industry. An impact meaning showing the public that it is not common but there ARE curvy White girls out there who don’t pay for their assets. But even more importantly, that you can be a model and be intelligent with an education at the same time!

HHDX: In your bio, you say that you’ve never expected anything to be handed to you. Where did your hard work ethic stem from?

JS: My parents. They work very, very hard for what they have. It even goes back to my grandparents. My parents didn't have much back in the day growing up in Newark, but they knew that you had to work hard if you want something out of life. I admire my parents so much for their work ethic. I was not one of the over-privileged White girls who got everything from Mommy and Daddy. My parents gave me what I needed, but once I got old enough to get a job, I was old enough to pay my own bills. I couldn't have asked for better parents, they had a lot to do with the woman I am today.

HHDX: You say that you’re an open-minded and honest girl. Without getting too frank – what’s been the riskiest thing that you’ve ever gotten yourself into lately?

JS: You know… I'm so laid back and such a homebody, that I'm not a big risk taker, so I really don't have an answer for that one [laughs].

HHDX: Being that you’ve manage to develop, maintain, and market – not only your website – but yourself, too – what have been the major ups and downs since getting involved in modeling?

JS: Going back to what I said in the previous answer, I'm a homebody. I'm not a big party girl. Models are constantly going to parties and events and doing a bunch of things. I can't just sit home and watch a movie as much as I used to with my friends or boyfriend if I have one. Contrary to what most might believe, I still have a day job, so my time off is now dedicated to the modeling. The attention is cool, but it kind of sucks to be doing my thing at the gym, trying to get my workout on, have people approach me and begin to talk to me about my site. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate any and all the love I get, but sometimes guys can be an overkill. A good thing about it all is that I've learned to stay true to myself and stay humble. It’s a great test of character. It feels good to know I can stay real and regular! Continued on page 3 »