Walace Style

Anastasia Jacobson

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><em>VODA proudly welcomes Honoka Tsuji, a kickboxing star from Japan who is now entering the world of acting. With her powerful presence in the ring and passion for new challenges, Honoka is set to make her mark in both sports and entertainment.&nbsp;</em></span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">How do you define beauty and confidence in your life?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I find beauty in a smile. There’s something powerful about it—its ability to bring happiness regardless of the circumstances. A smile isn&#39;t tied to how things are going in the moment, which makes it so beautiful to me. As for confidence, having experience builds my confidence in myself. Every failure and success has been a lesson, slowly building my confidence. Through that cycle of trying, failing, and growing, I’ve truly learned what it means to be confident.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What values do you hold most dear in your personal and professional life?&nbsp;</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I value hard work because you cannot get what you want for free. Of course, just because you work hard doesn&#39;t mean you will always succeed, but I believe my efforts are never wasted. Each step contributes to the experience that ultimately leads to success.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">In what ways do you hope to inspire others through your journey?&nbsp;</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">I want to encourage people to have courage and strong will. As a kickboxer, I need the guts to endure rigorous training and the determination to overcome anxiety and pressure. Now that I’m part of VODA and pursuing acting, I’m taking on new challenges, and I hope my journey can inspire others and move hearts.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whenever I fail at something, my father always tells me that it’s important to have my ideas and to challenge myself. No one can hand you the solution—you have to think hard, take action, and grow from the experience.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">How do you see social media impacting the modeling industry today?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">I get excited when I wear new clothes, and in the same way, I think social media creates excitement by diversifying trends and giving people something to look forward to.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What do you think makes someone truly photogenic?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Confidence. Your emotions are reflected in your expressions and actions. If you’re insecure, it shows. But if you’re confident, you can present your fullest self.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">How important is social media presence to you, and how do you manage it?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media is crucial to my career development. Whether it’s in kickboxing or working with VODA, name recognition is key. No matter how skilled you are, it can be wasted potential if people don’t know you. Social media helps me increase visibility and expand my opportunities.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">What’s your favorite guilty pleasure snack?</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I love cake. It’s my dream to eat an entire cake! However, I feel a lot of guilt after indulging, so I save it as a reward for accomplishing something significant.</span></div><div><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Should you always tell the truth, or are there times when lying is acceptable?</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As a matter of Japanese courtesy, there are times when it is acceptable to lie to show consideration for the other person.&nbsp;This is when you know that telling the truth will make the other person uncomfortable and that lying will not cause too much trouble. For example, when you say that the food prepared for you tastes good even if it doesn&#39;t, or when you tell someone running late that you just got there.&nbsp;</span></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies that might surprise people?</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I have a hidden talent for drawing. I enjoy sketching what I see around me, and I can also bring to life scenes from my imagination.</span></div>

10 Questions with Honoka Tsujii

Myami Lawson

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Myami Lawson is a new face on VODA beginning her career as a model. She is determined to make her mark in the fashion industry. &nbsp;</em></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">How do you stay motivated and maintain a positive mindset in your daily life?</span><br /></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">I meditate, do yoga, and dance because I know my physical health plays a huge factor into my mental health.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What qualities do you look for in a good friend?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Someone who has a great sense of humor is super important because I love to laugh and I’m pretty goofy honestly. My friends need to be fun and trustworthy. If I don’t trust you, we are not friends which makes my inner circle is small because I am selective on who has access to me like that.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are your long-term goals and aspirations in life?<br /></span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have to be the best Myami I can be. With all my goals, I want to be in movies, published magazines,</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> walk for top designers, and retire my parents.</span></span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What role does fashion and style play in your self-expression?</span></span><br /></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 10pt;">Fashion plays a big part in my self expression, and I tend to dress according to how I feel. For example, if I’m going to a specific artist’s concert, I will use their vibe as my outfit inspiration and be creative to match that energy.
</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">How do you handle constructive criticism from photographers, designers, or agencies?</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Honestly it doesn’t bother me because I know who I am. I make the adjustments as needed and learn. Everyone is different and what works for some doesn’t work for others. I don’t take anything personally.</span></span></span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">What do you think truly makes someone photogenic?</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; font-size: 10pt;">Confidence and connection to the camera/photographer. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What do you enjoy most about being a model?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">I love the variety and different concepts I get to see myself in. I enjoy all the people I meet in the industry and all the traveling I get to do.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What advice would you give to someone aspiring to enter the modeling industry?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">I say go for it. Even if you don’t make it big, as long as you’re having fun, you won.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s your guilty pleasure snack?</span></span></h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taki’s.
</span></span><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where are you going, if you could travel anywhere?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jamaica because it’s been a place I’ve wanted to go since I was a young child&nbsp;</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s a movie that you can watch over and over again?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Princess &amp; The Frog</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s your take on people who stand up as soon as the plane lands?</span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where do you think you’re going? You’re stuck here with the rest of us until the plane opens anyway.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><br /></span></p>

Lucius Baston