Name: Amanda Meza
Age: 22
Title: Phoenix Fashion Week Model of the Year 2017-2018
Married/Single: single
Kids: I have always dreamt of a having a big, beautiful family and I hope to have one someday. Just not anytime soon!
City you live in: Phoenix
A typical day in my life includes…
getting up early and knocking out my exercise for the day. Then I’m off to work! Depending on the day, I may have fittings to go to or shoots to prepare for. In my downtime, I’m either planning my next trip or spending quality time with my friends and family.
I was born…
in a small town called Yuma, Arizona.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
would have to be Sedona. Before my mom passed, she would take me all the time and we would spend the day up there hiking and exploring the town; she knew Sedona like the back of her hand! For that reason, nowhere else in the world will ever compare to this sweet little gem.
I’m listening to…
anything I can sing, rap, or dance to! My favorite artists right now would have to be Jorja Smith, Drake, SZA, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and last (but never least), Rihanna.
My family…
is everything to me. They are absolutely wild and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I was my mom’s only child so when I was younger the house was always pretty quiet with just me there. Fifteen years later my dad remarried and now I am a proud big sister to two little ones; they were definitely worth the wait!
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish architect. This man has intricately embellished practically all of Barcelona with mostly recycled materials. He is a constant reminder that anything can be made out of absolutely nothing and I would love to share a meal with him!
One thing I cannot live without…
traveling! I couldn’t imagine a life without adventure.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
I always wanted to be an astronomer, I could spend hours stargazing!
I’m inspired by…
my friends! They are all so talented and driven. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful people (inside & out) who amaze me every single day.
The one person who motivates me is…
my mom, she is a part of me and everything that I do. Working hard so I can make her proud is really the only motivation I need.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
the way people treat each other. I wish we could all learn to be more kind and generous to one another without needing or expecting anything in return. To show love to everyone we interact with because we all know that as beautiful as life is, it’s not always easy. A little bit of humanity goes a long way.
The perfect day would be…
exploring somewhere new with a few of my favorite people! Gorgeous views and some good company is all ya girl needs to be happy.
My first job was…
Harkins Theatres. Free movies & all the popcorn you could eat! What more could you ask for?
My favorite escape…
other than Sedona…my favorite escape would have to be anywhere in Italy. The architecture is to die for. I still can’t believe how much thought and care was put into each and every detail. The whole country is unlike any other place I’ve traveled to, there’s something about it that keeps drawing me back.
My life…
is crazy, beautiful, and never boring!
I’m currently working on…
moving! I will be spending some time abroad and have about a month left before I leave. Lately I’ve just been working on getting everything sorted before I head off to Athens in May.
Always…
living for the moment.
Never…
taking life for granted.
Favorite Quote…
Everything always works out in the end. So let loose, trust the process, and enjoy every moment of it!
Biggest Dream…
getting to explore the world and help as many people as I can along the way.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
pessimistic outlooks! Things don’t always go according to plan, that’s how life goes. Positivity is everything.
