Hey, I’m Aryn!
I am a unique blend of professionalism in business, driven by creativity. I split my days between a corporate setting, developing digital campaign strategies for large brands, and on set as a professional model. Growing up tall, plus-size with big feet, shopping for clothes and shoes was always a challenge. But I never let that get in the way of my love for fashion and expressing myself through what I wore.
Even though I didn’t look like many of my peers, I taught myself how to put together looks that made me feel confident. That experience really lit a fire for one of my biggest passions: pushing boundaries, claiming confidence for myself, and boldly doing all the things that society wants to tell us we shouldn’t do.
“EVEN THOUGH I DIDN’T LOOK LIKE MANY OF MY PEERS, I TAUGHT MYSELF HOW TO PUT TOGETHER LOOKS THAT MADE ME FEEL CONFIDENT.”
It may sound cliche, but I've learned that the key to life is happiness—and happiness in life is about doing what makes you feel good. Mainstream media does not put limits on what you can do, just because you don’t fit the cookie cutter standard—because honestly, who does? The power is within ourselves! Working both behind the scenes AND in front of the camera, I have a unique view of the world of marketing and advertising. And while there is a lot more body positivity activism happening in the world of marketing now, there is still so much more we need to do.
Expanding the definition of beauty is a mission close to my heart. Growing up, my dad instilled in me a love for exploration. He would insist I go out and explore, even if it was just within my neighborhood. I resisted at first, of course, but eventually grew to love the exercise of learning new things, meeting new people, travel and immersion into different cultures around the world. I believe the world is full of limitless possibilities and beauty. The idea of body size, shape and ethnicity should not keep us from living our best lives doing ALL the things we want to do. This is what I strive to promote with my mission and hashtag, #embodybeauty.