We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Victoria Clark a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Victoria, thanks for joining us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

I began modeling during my freshman year in 2017, when I joined a modeling troupe at Savannah State University. Looking back now, I realize I could have accelerated my career by taking modeling more seriously back then. But, when you’re young and trying to figure things out, you’re constantly exploring new interests—picking up one hobby and moving on to another. This exploration is part of why my modeling career didn’t progress as quickly as it could have. If I had the same passion for modeling then as I do now, I know I would be further along in my career.

In terms of essential skills for any creative—whether you’re a model, photographer, designer, musician, or artist—organizational abilities are key. Two major skills are time management and portfolio management. Time management is crucial to avoid conflicts between various priorities and projects. Equally important is portfolio management, ensuring you have an updated and well-organized portfolio. For models, this means having updated comp cards ready for casting calls, auditions, and other opportunities. Every creative should prioritize these skills to stay prepared and professional in their field.

Victoria, 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?

Victoria Clark began her modeling journey in 2017 while attending college, where it started as a hobby and soon grew into a passion. In 2023, she made the decision to pursue modeling professionally, finding joy in being a creative not only on the runway but also through content creation and social media influencing. Victoria is currently a brand ambassador for two streetwear brands, Habits 365 and Dream Alive University, and she hopes to collaborate with major brands and designers in the future as her career continues to grow.

Looking back, Victoria is proud of the progress she’s made in the modeling industry. Initially working closely with one photographer on different projects, her career started gaining traction when she participated in local fashion shows based in Atlanta. Now, she can confidently say that she’s worked with a variety of designers and photographers. Known for her versatility, she is excited to explore concepts that align with major publications like Elle, Bazaar, and Vogue. What sets her apart is her ambition—balancing roles as a teacher, autism therapist, graduate student, fitness enthusiast, and professional model. Despite juggling many responsibilities, she remains focused on making modeling her primary career.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Victoria Clark grew her social media presence by initially using a personal page before creating a business page dedicated to her modeling work. Supportive followers from her personal page transitioned to her business page, and she strategically followed users within the modeling and creative industry, such as agencies, designers, and influencers. By interacting solely with modeling content, she built engagement that grew over time. Although her business page is still in progress, she’s seen significant growth, gaining over 30K views on her Instagram profile in just one month—a huge achievement compared to when she had fewer than 1,000 views.

Victoria’s advice for anyone wanting to grow their social media is to follow content aligned with your brand or career and avoid posting unrelated material that might alienate potential followers. Networking is key, and engaging with others by liking, commenting, and sharing content will foster mutual support. She also recommends developing a cohesive aesthetic for your brand by observing influencers you admire. Pay attention to color schemes, filters, and backgrounds, then apply those elements to create a consistent look for your own profile.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

During her modeling journey, Victoria Clark has had to face resilience, particularly after experiencing rejection from casting calls for agencies or runway shows. She’s not afraid to admit it, knowing it’s happened before, but instead of letting it discourage her, she views it as an opportunity to improve. Rejection doesn’t always mean you’re bad at modeling—it could simply be that the agency or production is looking for specific characteristics, like a certain height, size, or look, that you may not fit. For Victoria, resilience means understanding that rejection is part of the process and not allowing it to stop her from trying again.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: victoriacofficial

Image Credits

Daniel V. Miranda @danielmphotography2996
Josef Boone @josefboone_