Conversations with Aprill Acuff

Today we’d like to introduce you to Aprill Acuff.

Hi Aprill, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am a model.Its in my DNA,my blood since I was 12 years old.The bug got into me because of my brother.He was an actor and a model.He was also gay something I was unfamiliar with his sexuality because he made everything he did theatrical,it was a fun time.He took me to every audition and little did I know I was auditioning.My claim to fame was at 18 when Eileen Ford scouted me to come to New York for work.My dad totally appealed that.O well! LOL..at 23 my agent gave me a ring and ask me to come and audition for Revlon.I was selected 1 of 3..I signed for $700;000.Yessssss. Unfortunately,I was in a horrific car accident.I lost all my mobile skills.I was in ICU for 6 months which meant my career went down the drain. my parents told me to have multiple streams of income at 19 I started tapping into the airline business and eventually became a flight attendant. That is when I knew that traveling the world was a part of my DNA as well. I learned so many things from these experiences. As I said, my accident was horrendous and therefore I stopped modeling. My confidence was shattered so I lingered in the background as a flight attendant for almost 30 years. Flying and traveling the world with something that no amount of college degrees ans universities could ever teach you. Most of my friends are in other countries. I have learned so much while flying. I learn culinary skills in many countries, I also became a master gardener in other countries as well. We all think dirt is the same, but it’s so different, the ground has taught me to be centered, it makesthe perfect vegetables ,rice,fruit,ect,fast forward into the age of 56. I decided that the modeling bug has not left me and moving into my second part of my life, I decided to get myself physically and mentally back together so that I can pursue my passion, I now model full time and it is one of the best things I can do for my mental health and my physical well-being,not only do I model. I’m an advocate for older women who think that it’s too late to be a model, there’s nothing you can’t do Nothing!

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I think the biggest struggle is in my life has been my personal relationships because of my travels I am very independent. most men cannot take me being gone out of the country therefore it has put a hindrance on the relationships.Starting over again and again it’s not what I have chosen for my life, but I always managed to pick myself up and dust myself off and continue.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I have a background and interior design. I love to model,and I am extremely creative. There’s nothing that I don’t see that can become something creative and purposeful in my life. All things are beautiful if you give it an opportunity to grow,what sets me apart from others is my patience. I am also a very huge people person, and when people do not see the light in themselves,I like to think I’m a part of helping them to see their own light. I am most proud of the relationships I have with elders,I become fast friends despise when they are left alone because of life conditions,I have always gravitated towards them helping them with anything they need help with..

What makes you happy?
HAPPINESS!That word is so precious to me. It means everything. Happiness is a state of mind. You have to find happiness in your own self before you can find it in anything else after being in such a terrible accident. I was in a very dark hole,when you come from the height of modeling to the height of looking like something out of a science fiction pulp. movie it takes a lot to get back to happiness. I have learned that no matter what you have and no matter what you do,there’s nothing that can get you to happiness,no amount of stuff that you buy,no amount of relationships that you create. Seeking validation from others is also one of the worst mistakes you can make for yourself. I did that for many years..True validation comes within your spirit. I chose to be happy. I wake up every morning excited about life, what will it bring me? What phone call will I receive from somebody that thought of me to create something happy in their own lives. Why am I happy? I’m happy because I am authentically unequivocally and genuinely me and when I walked through any door. People are happy to see me and love my energy and for that …..I am happy.❤️

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @april.showerz2
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