We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Nadia Simms. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Nadia below.
Nadia , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
I cannot pick just one. That would not be fair. I will say that I have learned so much and something different from each set that I have been on and I am so grateful for every opportunity I have gotten.
Nadia , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am a 15-year-old actress/model/entrepreneur. I started modeling when I was just six months old and shortly thereafter I started doing television commercials. My modeling and TV commercial credits include such clients as American Girl Doll, Sears, Kohls, and Chicago Parent Magazine to name a few. In 2015 I landed a series regular role on a comedic television pilot shot in Chicago alongside legendary actress Marla Gibbs which was directed by famed Actor/Director Bill Duke. In 2016 I landed the dramatic role of “Stacey” in the feature film The Land, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival to great reviews. The Land was directed by Steven Caple Jr. Featuring Erykah Badu and executive produced by rapper/actor Nas. You can currently see me making appearances in Comedy Central’s SouthSide, Showtime’s The Chi, Fox’s Proven Innocent, and soon to be Netflix’s Family Reunion. You can also see me as “Pessimindle” in the Emmy wining series Fargo on FX.
During quarantine, I started my own line of cosmetics. I created YummiPop Cosmetics to be the quintessential hub for all things positive and beauty. YummiPop is for the young adolescent and the young at heart. My products are meant to enhance your natural beauty and evoke confidence all while still keeping you looking like your beautiful self. The packaging is fresh and colorful and the scents are divine. Plus, I will be introducing new products regularly. It’s all vegan, cruelty free, and handmade with love by me! Check it out over at shopyummipop.com!
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
I love being able to show others that if I can do it so can they. That is most rewarding to me. Whatever “it” is for them, as long as they have a sense of hope and passion, goals can be achieved.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Going into my teenage years, mental health has been a real struggle for me. I would go through my day to day activities not even realizing I was “present.” Having gone through therapy and having a good support system within my family and friends circle has helped me climb out of certain mental stuggles. I feel like surrounding yourself with people you trust and that care for you makes a huge difference in your mental state of mind. I also feel that practicing good self care, weather it be exercising, reading a good book, getting a manicure, or writing down your thoughts is super important as well. Putting that into perspective along with everything I have been through, I feel that has made me more resiliant and ready to face the world.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.shopyummipop.com
- Instagram: @nadiasimonesimms
- Facebook: @yummipopcosmetics
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC810mjdQlIxhjKVmnuLqA5g