Today we’d like to introduce you to Brooklyn Riley
Hi Brooklyn, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My jouney into the world of modeling started at the age of 4. My mom decided to enter me in a pageant and she soon discovered I had a love for being on stage. I remember my first pageant I was so nervous but just being in front of people and making them smile made me happy. I was in the pageant world for about a year when I met a photographer who really helped me grow with being in front of a camera. She would help me with poses, listen for the click of the camera, and just have fun ! She would work with my mom to start building my career and I soon got picked up by several agencies. During this time, I also started my journey with All-Star cheer. I managed for a very long time to juggle my schedule with modeling, traveling, and still being dedicated to my cheer team . Throughout the years I would soon pick up brands, collab with other creators, be published in magazines, and become a model for Varsity . Varsity is the governing body of all things cheer and I was honored to be apart of their family and model for them! My modeling career just kept getting bigger and bigger and when I started walking the runway during fashion week I started making so many new connections. This was a big turning point in my career. Last season I was injured at my Cheer gym and unfortunately with three fractures and my l5 being worn down I was forced to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I no longer could cheer and after 10 years I had to quit. This was devasting but it also opened up so many more opportunities with my modeling career. I soon started traveling more than ever and getting more involved with my modeling career . They always say when one door closes another opens. In my case it opened exponentially! Today I travel alot with my best friend Natalie Grace and make so much content together. I am more involved with Runway, meeting with new designers, expanding my platforms, and just building my brand!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I wish I could say it’s been an easy road, but it’s not. Sometimes, I wouldn’t get the audition or the job I wanted, but I never gave up. Being an All-Star cheerleader (which is so demanding) was a struggle sometimes to put my full potential into my modeling career. I made it work, but it was overwhelming at times. I also had people that tried to ruin my career and I would have to fight even harder to stay above all of the negativity. I always tell people it might not be easy but don’t ever give up! If anything use the struggles as your motivation to do even better!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a Runway model / Model, and Content creator. I walk the runway in NYC, Miami, LA, ATL, Milan, and Paris! I also am a content creator and my days consist of making content for my platforms. Many people don’t understand how long it takes to make content! I usually work almost 7 days a week! The thing I am most proud of is Runway! I love doing Runway and I get so many compliments after my shows and I pick up so many new designers. What sets me apart from others is the fact that I am versatile when it comes to my modeling. I really try hard to get in the moment with whatever I am doing as far as a modeling job. It’s much like acting!
What makes you happy?
Traveling with my friends and family when I’m not working. I work so much even when I’m traveling it’s usually work-related. I can be at a beautiful location and when I’m working I cant enjoy it!! I just got back from Maui with my best friend and I had the best time just being silly and having fun! We still made content but it was just fun!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklynriley_1
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567119297345
Image Credits
Remington Jay
APN Fashion Editorial
Wendy Ottinger
Visuals By Umesh
