Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to LaCora Robinson . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

LaCora , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

As a creative, when I am not tapped into my creative side, and I am doing other work, I sometimes feel misplaced. When you are doing what you love and you get a taste of what it feels like to pursue your gift it’s difficult go back to doing anything else. So around 7 years ago I decided to take a leap of faith and leave my 9 to 5 job to become a freelance model and and makeup artist. Taking a leap of faith can be scary but at the end by the grace of God it is very rewarding.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I first got into the fashion/makeup industry when I first started working for Sephora in Albuquerque, NM. I was introduced to some amazing makeup artist who wanted me to collaborate on photo shoots with them as their model. After that, slowly but surely I started to develop a professional model portfolio. Simultaneously I was also learning and getting trained in the makeup world. Education was major in Sephora at that time so I really developed a lot of product knowledge and later I became certified to do Full Face makeup Application. Later in my Sephora career I was promoted to Beauty Studio Coordinator. I was with the company for seven years. After promotions stop happening I decided to promote myself and I left on a really great terms. So make-up and modeling has always gone hand and hand, and has served me well because I am now able to get booked on either side wether I’m the model or the makeup artist and for that I am grateful. When it comes to modeling I am very versatile. I can be commercial, edgy, chic,etc. Professionalism and hard work is extremely important to me. I always bring my A game for my clients. Communication is important so I always encourage open dialogue so myself and my clients can be on the same page to deliver the best results. I am proud of how far I have came and I am so excited about what God has planned for my future.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One lesson that I had to learn was not accepting every job or accepting to work with everyone. All clients that come your way may not be for you, and that’s ok. I feel that as an entrepreneur I am my own brand and I have a certain style and quality that I want to provide. If you feel like a certain job or project is not right for you, chances is, it’s not and it’s ok to go with your gut. Also you may loose a client because of your rates and that too is ok.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

The best way to support creatives is to pay their prices. Share, like, and repost their work. Go to creative events and mixers. Support your local Black Owned Businesses. We as the black community have so much talent and we have inspired so many other cultures. As a collective we can really come together and do great things. To those who have been wanting to tap into their creative side, let this be a sign to you to go for it!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @iamlacorazon
• Facebook: LaCora Robinson

Image Credits
@mlyanephotography, @graceworld_beautyllc, @diazgroup, @deanyorimitsu, @kiaradallen, @maarcoscelis, @kahrijason, @J3productions_, @becca.beautyjoirney @jcicreatives, @marquiet, @muatasharenee, @dlacyphoto, @luxecharae