We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful MaraNicole Lucas. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with MaraNicole below.

MaraNicole, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I first discovered my passion for modeling and acting in high school. My friend’s mom was a stylist in a fashion show and needed a model so she made me do it lol needless to say, I fell in love with it. The same thing for acting, I was forced to do this funny skit for a friend’s media class and discovered how natural I am in front of the camera and felt like this is something I would love to pursue!

MaraNicole, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a jack of all trades and wear many hats! I am a licensed cosmetologist. I specialize in silk presses, sew-ins and just overall hair care. So I’ve been known to slay some heads backstage before hitting the runway. I am a print and runway model. I’ve walked in several fashion shows, including NYFW! I made the cover of katana fashion and entertainment magazine. I got my first officially lead role in an Independent film called “My ex is my next” So stay tuned for that!!!! It was produced by FOH productions and I’m super excited for you guys to see it. What sets me apart from others I believe is my work ethic and how I approach each and every project. I genuinely love an enjoy my craft, so each project I approach with an open mind, ready to learn and give 100%.

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

The book that I found most inspirational and actually gave me the pushed start that I needed to follow My dreams ironically is called “Dreams are built over night” by David Shands. It’s a great read, very relatable and motivational.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

The mission that’s driving my journey is I want to show that it is possible to follow your dreams in the entertainment business without having to alter or show your body. I’m not against anyone that has had work done or chose that route. I just want young girls to know that’s not the only way. Social media can really bruise a persons ego and I just want young girls to be able to scroll and see somebody that looks like them.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @MaraNicole29
• Twitter: MaraNicole29
• Other: TikTok: MaraNicole29

Image Credits
House of La’Rue Avenue X 21 Fashion TDVisualarts