Seriana Gamble is one of those fascinating people who are drawn to so many different topics that they’re doing a little bit of everything, and that makes them all the more exciting to talk to. Seriana is a model and digital creator on Instagram. She’s an author and a graduate student. She’s an actress and a podcast host. And she’s using her social media to showcase all of that, creating a vibrant, eclectic portfolio for herself.
“I also use it as a tool to learn more about my crafts because there are so many other creators on these various apps sharing their knowledge and experiences.”
Unsurprisingly, her fashion style is also very varied. A self-confessed tomboy growing up, Seriana was always unapologetic about her dressing, and knew firmly what she wanted to wear, and how. “Jumping late into her own style”, Seriana now oscillates between business casual looks, and retro chic. She admits to buying “clothing pieces that look as if it was created between the 70s and 90s”. She likes hitting up thrift stores, to find catchy accessories and clothes that will stand out. And all of that makes her a more nuanced, and appealing model, and fashion inspiration.
For Seriana, however, the road wasn’t always clear-cut towards fashion. A big animal lover, she tells us she was seriously considering becoming a primatologist at one point. However, it seems life took her in a different direction, for which we’re grateful. Because Seriana is a tremendous and prolific creator. She’s also a big lover of art and music, quoting Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, and Summer Walker as some of her favorite artists. When it comes to fashion, some of her biggest inspirations include Nike, Guess, and Banana Republic.
As someone who’s walked in various shows and taken part in fashion weeks, Seriana has come across her fair share of misconceptions and disappointments in the fashion industry.
“I feel as if people believe models are self-centered, stuck-up, and image focused. That is the opposite of what I’ve experienced. Most of the models I have met thus far are very kind, welcoming, encouraging, and open-minded,” she says.
She also admits to wishing she’d taken the time to research agencies more carefully in the beginning and being more wary of people’s intentions. Still, Seriana’s taken the good with the bad, and is tremendously grateful for her journey so far.
Aside from modeling, she has also enjoyed success as a public personality, booking her own political campaign commercial, and publishing her first book recently. Overall, Seriana embodies her own description of models — very kind, encouraging and open-minded.
“Be authentic and unique. It is so easy to get caught up in unreal body images and want to follow other people’s methods for a fast track to fame, but no one can be you like yourself. Also, if you belong to a minority group, represent it and be proud. This industry will sometimes try to diminish qualities that make people unique but advocate for yourself. My final word of advice is whatever you decide to do in life, enjoy it. Hard work is not as hard when you enjoy what you are doing.”
We couldn’t agree more with the statement. They say if you are working doing something you love, you’ll never have to work. Seriana is a true inspiration, and we are excited to continue to follow her journey all the way to the top.
