Lydia Sherice is a model, an actor, a digital marketing strategist and a holistic lifestyle coach. She walked in the 2017 Dream Walk Fashion Show, an “anti-Victoria Secret” fashion show that celebrated inclusivity and body positivity by bringing together models of all sizes, ages, ethnicities, sexualities, and disabilities. Through her work as a model and as a life coach, Lydia inspires those around her to walk in confidence.
She has recently begun entering the tech field, gaining certifications in HTML, CSS, Java Script, Social Media Management and more.
How did you figure out what your passion is?
I figured out my passion by following what excites me even if I don’t get paid for it. I love creative expressions and providing value in any way I can in context.
What has been the most rewarding part of your journey so far?
The Most rewarding part is watching whoever I helped grow and their appreciation towards me. If I get paid to do it, good but if it helps someone’s life become easier and more rewarding, that’s even better; now, if I get paid to do both, GREAT lol.
What else would you like to accomplish?
I would like to live life on my terms – like having a better financial stream as well as personal brand growth, the ability to help more when I desire to.
What advice would you give to other young people beginning their careers?
Learn and apply. Mess up, continue anyway. Stay around loving positive people, music, and images. We are all still beginning so keep that same energy; the effort will reward us. Patience.
What does being a part of the African Diaspora mean to you?
EVERYTHING, as a Black American, I rarely see the unity of all African Diaspora except at an event called Odunde. I think in order for the African Diaspora to succeed individually, we need to succeed together, that’s how we create longevity. Also, it’s just a beautiful feeling to connect with different ethnicity of the African Diaspora and to know we are all connected as one beautiful puzzle.
Nominated by Destin Brooks
