B&B: It wasn’t the fact that you look good no matter what you are or aren’t wearing?
KE: [Laughs] I’m not going to say that my looks or my appeal doesn’t play a big role in that, it helps. It’s kind of like the icing on the cake; hence this interview. I have the brains and it helps my physical.

B&B: Texas is known for a lot of things and you’re looking to become one of next big things known from there. How do you plan on making it in the world of urban modeling?
KE: It’s a combination of both. I think they go hand-in-hand. When you look at some of the big names like Gabrielle Union, you know that you run into that glass ceiling. Tyra Banks has modeled for years and years and she had no other choice but to move onto something else.

B&B: Got a backup plan if you don’t make it?
KE: Of course, I’m going to finish up my Bachelors Degree. I’m so determined to have that. “No” is not an option for me. Once they let me get a foot in the door, it’s open and that’s that! I’m just going to keep trying until I get to where I’m going.

B&B: What all have you appeared in?
KE: I’ve done local commercials and calendars. I’ve been featured in Down Magazine. I did an independent film called… [laughs] Roscoe Brown – Hood Detective. I deal with the sponsorships and contracts. I’ve had my hand involved in a lot.

B&B: Have you ever been discriminated against during a job because of skin color preference?
KE: None that I’ve experience thus far. I’ve been blessed to not experience that so far.

B&B: Most models on MySpace are there only for networking purposes. Is it because they have no problems getting a man? Or is it because they want to cut out the come-ons that they probably get on a regular?
KE: I can speak for myself. As far as I’m concerned, it’s networking. I’ll be honest with you – I may respond to a message. I upkeep my photos, but I’ll mostly add my friends. I do check my messages in the event that I get serious inquiries. MySpace is the new in thing right now, so it’s the exposure that’s pulling people in.

B&B: You’re a part of the Core DJs Models Worldwide. How did you get involved with that?
KE: It was at the Texas Music Conference. I met Tony Neal and I exchanged numbers with him. He flew me out to Atlanta the following month and added me onto the Core DJs. I represent them, but I’m not exclusively signed to them. The experience has been awesome. It gave me great resources to be able to network with the DJs. It has provided a great avenue for me to further my career. Continued on page 3 »