Years passed before I started to reconsider my decision.
I had taken a couple of theater classes in college when I realized that I still loved the entertainment industry and still wanted to pursue a career in it.
I did not do anything about it right away. I graduated in 2006 and when I could not find a job I became a Flight Attendant. I eventually was based in Nashville and quickly made friends and established regular "hangouts". It was at one of these places that I was introduced to several songwriters that wrote for and performed with well-known artists. They knew a guy that was (and still is) currently a host of several TV shows on one of the country networks and told me I should get in touch with his agent.
Eventually I couldn't stand it anymore and decided to contact the agency. I figured the worst they could say was, "Your a hideous, no-talent, cow and we wouldn't even think of representing you." and I realized that I could handle that.
After seeing a picture and resume, they agreed to meet with me. They had me walk for them (which I felt absolutely ridiculous doing, after having not done so in such a long time), read a couple scripts for the camera, and then go through somewhat of an interview process.
I was told they would get back to me after several people had seen my tapes. I figured this meant "Thanks, but no thanks", so I was absolutely giddy when I received a phone call a week or so later asking me to come in and sign a contract.
The months following that were one big whirlwind for me. I was told they wanted me not only in their modeling division but they also wanted me to cross over into acting. I was suddenly at the office frequently for intense training sessions on not only scene work but interviews and hosting skills along with brushing up on my walk. I was sent to the top fashion photographers in the South for my headshots/comp cards and while there I met some amazing women.
I felt extremely glamorous sitting there getting my hair and make-up done in such an amazing studio sitting alongside a Hollywood actress. She lives in Nashville and was home for Christmas after having just shot a new pilot for ABC. I was amazed at how down to earth and easy to talk to she was. Finally it was my time shoot and I was a bit nervous...my nerves quickly evaporated though because the photographer was great and she made me feel completely at ease (not to mention gorgeous)... To this day it amazes me how absolutely fantastic anyone can look if they have professionals doing their hair and makeup....
