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Jamisyn Kolaczynski – Pennsylvania
Nomination by Heather Kolaczynski
Photography by Redford Photography
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Nomination: Jamisyn Kolaczynski is inspiring for many reasons, but most of all her tenacity through years of bullying at school. Through it all she kept her head held high and maintained distinguished honors grades. When things got worse with bullying, she transitioned to cyber school. While others may have let this get them down, Jamisyn decided it was time to stop shrinking to fit what made others comfortable. She was able to travel more and pursue her career in modeling. She is an inspiration that you can always find a way to persevere.
What inspiring things about you does your nomination not cover?
Something inspiring about me is my heart. I constantly give to others. I know what it is like to feel like you don’t belong, so I enjoy spending time helping others realize they are enough. I also love working with elders and making them feel loved. I will always be the helping hand we all need in life.
What else would you like to talk about?
I want to make the world a better place. I am willing to work to help others through hard times in a world full of bullies. It is so important to have role models and inspirational people in your life. Through the past six months of traveling for modeling I have met so many genuine people. We all need a reminder some times that there are good people out there.
What do you feel passionate about or could talk about forever?
I feel passionate about the art of modeling. I could talk for hours about how freeing modeling feels. The adrenaline rush when you walk out on the runway and the lights hit your eyes. The glimpse of the future when a picture snaps a shot of you. The excitement you feel when you get to a red carpet. It is such a beautiful experience to find something you love. I’ve learned to hold on to it.
How did you find your photographer? What was your experience like? What did you love most?
I found my photographer through family connections. My experience has been nothing short of amazing. It is so hard to find photographers that incorporate your opinion into it. My photographer lit my vision to life on multiple occasions. I could not choose what I love most with my experiences with my photographer. Every second is filled with inspiration and excitement. When a vision comes to life, the photo is worth everything.
What is a favorite memory with or thoughts of the person who nominated you?
My favorite memory with the person who nominated me is the look on her face while I was walking down the runway. The look on her face made me feel like I made it. We all need someone in our life that will be our biggest cheerleader in everything we do.
Why do you want to be in Inspiring Teens Magazine?
I want to be in Inspiring Teens Magazine because I want to inspire others. I grew up reading magazines and studying the girls in it to find out how I could be like them. I’ve learned, however, the people who inspire you are those who you relate to. The people you grow up knowing, in reality, inspire you in the things you do. I would be honored to inspire anyone.
If you win a scholarship, what will you do with the money?
If I won a scholarship I would love to invest in my own company which represents powerful women and men. I would love to use those clothes on the runway and have teens with inspiring stories represent my brand. Every person you see has a story and everyone deserves to share theirs. A scholarship would not only be life changing for me, but also for those who want a platform to share their story.
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