PLUS Cover Model Reah Norman is breaking down barriers as a plus model thriving in her curves...

As an only child born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, she moved to Los Angeles about 4 years ago after she graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Merchandising and Photography.  She actually moved to LA to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and ended up continuing her education with a degree in Visual Communication. While she was in school she worked as a manager at Lane Bryant, and that is where her modeling journey began.  

[Maddy] LA is known for tall, blonde, THIN bombshells – how does a curvy LA beauty maintain a positive attitude?

[Reah] When I moved to LA I was concerned that being surrounded by thin LA type bombshells would have a negative impact on my attitude and my self-image, but ironically enough, my experience was the total opposite.  I quickly found myself embracing my curves, feeling more comfortable in my own skin, and feeling blessed that I did not fit the mold of all the super thin, bleach blonde women that I was surrounded by. 

Maintaining a positive attitude is something that I continue to work at everyday.  In this superficial environment, the only way I truly stay real and grounded is having an amazing support system of loving and non-judgmental friends and family who I trust, and who remind me every day of what is truly important in life.

[Maddy] When did you first become interested in modeling?



Photo by Shannon Poulous
MUA, Marlene G
Hair by Claire Pearce
Stylist, Bette Tilch