Director's email to me on her submission for publication after our interview:

Ms. Toni- Marsalia- is one of my favorite models to collaborate with because she works to create beautiful work. Recognized by her friends for her sense of style, Ms. Toni Models, Collaborates, Mentors, Studied with, Trained with, along side some amazing people in the Entertainment Industry. 

She has this year alone; been asked to write scripts for huge household names; styled Models for Photographers, been apart of, in, and coordinated Music Videos, she currently is working on her BIO, helping a few others with their BIO's, still edits Resumes from her HR background, holds Business Meetings, Coordinates, Promotes, and simply with her writing with music videos and movies such as "short film a shadow by the lake" which went full feature; she is a force to reckoned with and I would keep my eye on her for upcoming "THINGS TO COME" 

She personally is helping a young man at the age of 20 get his clothing line out and a women with her jewelry line getting noticed. When asked why? She simply said: "I would have loved to have one person step in and help me as a teen and all I want in return is a simple THANK YOU one day." Now this is a women after my own heart.

Director: Lynn 

How long have you been modeling?

The first time was my early tween years. I made looks, faces & gave them beautiful eyes, it was known that one day I would and could be an amazing writer; however needless to the concept that LEOS are all vein or into themselves, I truly am shy when it comes to "ME". Most people don't realize that beauty is very diverse and comes in all forms. Even the form that I hold.

How did you begin and what are your goals as a model?

I wish it was as easy to become a Model as I see it being these days; my parents didn't have much money so I actually started and had to put my dreams on hold many times through out the years. My goals as a model are to create beautiful work with whomever I am working with. I'm not trying to heavily pursue a career in modeling; I honestly have more of a passion for writing; helping create beautiful art and have been styling many models, photo-shoots and workshops.           

Describe your style.

I believe my style is very diverse. My closet is a dress up closet. Each day I decide what kind I look I want to go for, either it be business casual-professional or my favorites hippie as my Son would say or grunge, preppy, etc.

What was your opinion of modeling before and is it different now? if so, how?

Before I started to model it didn't seem like it was “The practice of airbrushing models, whether to make them look bigger and bustier or smaller and thinner, reflects poorly on the fashion industry. These techniques are all about creating an illusion and distorting reality,” I believe “It sets a bad example for women watching these celebrities because now they are vulnerable to comparing themselves to highly manipulated photo art, not a real photo of a real person. Though the photos aren’t real, they have a real and tangible negative effect on women who, bombarded by these images, are led to feel they aren’t meeting up to the standards of beauty. ”I find that creating art with the human form is beautiful. Why be ashamed of your own anatomy? I think the human structure is beautiful and should be celebrated; however you'll find that the biggest critics are your own family and so-called friends.

Where do you like to shop and who are your favorite designers?

My favorite designers carry Vintage. Most of the clothes that I have consist of it! It's really expensive to buy at full price- so I find deals or go to thrift shops and to be honest I can spend hours in the thrift stores.

If you could model for any designer, who would it be?

I don't really have a favorite designer. I'm not Ito following the top trends and serif what's "hot" next. If I see something that resonates with my spirit or simply is colorful and that I feel will brighten my day, I get that excited happy feeling.

What is your dream now that you've got this far?

“I don’t want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model.” “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.”