“It’s not about being fearless. It’s about acting in spite of fear.” – Veronica Roth
{2010}: I’m not sure if I should go natural. What will my boss think? HELLO FEAR.
{2012}: There’s no way I’m entering this modeling competition. There are women far better-looking than me. HELLO FEAR. ...
{2013}: There’s no use in getting a personal trainer. I’ve tried everything and still haven’t lost the weight. HELLO FEAR.
{2014}: I don’t know about starting my own blog and telling my personal stories—what will people think about me? HELLO FEAR.
{2015}: I don’t know about this dance competition. I’ve only been dancing for a year, and everyone else has been dancing much longer than me. HELLOFEAR.
I went natural. My boss loved the new look. NO MORE FEAR. (Thank you Ms. Mary) I entered the modeling competition. And won it. NO MORE FEAR. (Thank you Karen) I got a personal trainer. And lost the 30 pounds. NO MORE FEAR. (Thank you Nkechi) I started my blog. And my readers have embraced me and my experiences. NO MORE FEAR. (Thank you Tristen) I entered the dance competition. And won first place. (Thank you Jay) NOMOREFEAR.
I am not the same CC that I was five years ago. I wasn’t fit, I wasn’t a dancer, and I certainly wasn’t a model. But I was CC Sutton, and for the most part, I was comfortable and confident with who I was. But I had no idea that God was getting ready to give me a complete makeover from the inside out. Late 2012, I started dabbling in modeling after winning a natural hair competition. But soon, I started wrestling with the negative thoughts of being labeled as a “model”. I didn’t want others to see me as superficial and one-dimensional. I also struggled a little bit with where I fit in the modeling world. I wasn’t skinny enough to be considered a traditional model, and I didn’t have enough curves to be considered a plus sized model. So it left me feeling a little out of place. But after seeking God for a clear understanding of what He wanted me to do with this gift, He gave me the vision that He didn’t want me to be defined by society’s standards as a model. He wanted me to use modeling as a platform to encourage, inspire and advocate for other women. And that’s when Advocate Model birthed.
You and I share the same story. Maybe you’re a wife and/or a mother who has lost your identity. You honestly don’t know who you are outside of those two roles. You want to get back to you, but you’re afraid. Or maybe you’re a single woman and you’re fearful of moving forward in what God has called you to do because you’re consumed with trying to get married. Whatever your fear is, it’s not insurmountable. When I’m faced with fear, I keep in mind:
1. Accept that God already has a blueprint for your life, and if he places a vision into your spirit, He has already equipped you with the tools you need. He thinks your “biological time clock” is cute, but it has nothing to do with His timing. 'For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord." #Jeremiah2911
2. Be slow to say "no". Keep an open mind and try something new.
3. Surround yourself with people who will encourage and push you past your fears. You’re going to need them. 'Iron sharpens iron." #Proverbs2717
4. Be 100% committed to whatever you pursue. Greatness requires WORK. Don’t be afraid of it. Keep the end goal in mind.
5. Take the time to invest in others’ dreams and help them overcome their fears. "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." #Phillippians24
No more fear. Live out loud. “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” #Philippians413
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Model: CC Sutton – Advocate Model for KaronCouture.
Photographer: Roderick Lightfoot of RL Studio
MUA: Shatara Davis of Makeup By Shatara
Hair/Wardrobe Styling: Karon L. Washington of KaronCouture
Accessories: Joyce Outlaw-Williams with JMarie Designs
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