Life and Work with Elizabeth Schlegel

Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Schlegel.

Elizabeth, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’m a 42-year-old super mom and model residing in Tucson, AZ. After several strokes in 2014, I decided to embrace a long-time aspiration as a model. My hubby and I decided to school our girls online as a response to the horrifying things happening in our schools these days. And, when I’m not chasing after homework and clean rooms, I work as a social media guru. I love promoting businesses and people that show me fire and a drive for creativity! The balance between living for them and living for me is the perfect mix I need. I’m just a lady living her dream.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It’s never a smooth road because you face all kinds of struggles whether it be about being too old or just not having the right body type. The best advice I can give is to not give up, there will always be people who don’t like your look or style but that’s ok because it’s those people who will build you up and make you stronger.

Please tell us about your business.
I don’t have a brand or an organization, I’m just doing all this by ear. I have hosted photography modeling events here in Tucson so photographers and models can network and build each other up. I wouldn’t call myself an influencer or inspiration to others but if I can get at least one woman to break out of their shell, I’m happy.

Do you think there are structural or other barriers impeding the emergence of more female leaders?
One huge barrier for women today is stereotyping, another is the thinking your too old to do something. If you want it to, go for it, if you fail, try again. Be your best supporter, don’t let others say what you can and can’t do.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://lizklashak2000.wixsite.com/missbeautybytes
• Email: lizklashak2000@yahoo.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth102/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.schlegel1
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/beth102
• Other: https://www.facebook.com/missbeautybytes/.

Image Credit:
Hawke Taylore Photography, In Studio 520 Photography, Aaron Poston, Kevin Donnelly

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