Episode 3:Bullied To International Model
How To Overcome Bullying | Bully This A Hero's Journey Episode 3: From Bullied To International Model.
In this our third episode, we interview Kay Jay International Model.
In this episode of Bully This, Kay Jay shares how she went from being a tall girl dodging rocks from bullies to working with some of the best designers in the world. We often look at rare as a thing of value, think rare diamonds or a one-of-a-kind roadster. But for Kay Jay, rare is what made her a target for bullying. At over 6 feet tall, she is part of the less than 1% of women in the world to be this height. This rare trait would later help her success, but it didn't come without its costs.
Keri Johnstone
Model/Actress
Kay-Jay (Keri) a 6 ft tall UK international fashion model, influencer, brand ambassador and recently actress, started her model career at the age of 13 when she was scouted by a German fashion designer whilst on a family holiday. She had very little confidence having been teased and picked on about her being tall, skinny, and spotty with gappy teeth (she was 5ft 10 inch tall at 13). She was encouraged and supported by her family and the day before her 14th birthday she walked the runway for the first time in Berlin, in the German designer’s fashion show wearing her signature long dress. She began to realise her dream (she loved fashion and often did little fashion shows with her sisters when she was little) Keri then set up her own brand and became Kay-Jay-Model. Over the course of five years, she has worked with designers from all over the world, walked the runway in London, Berlin, Madeira, Amsterdam and has been published internationally.
She has won awards for Miss Teen Popularity, and Miss Teen Charity,was awarded for achievement in fashion, modelling and community support (she helped a young lad who was 17 who was being bullied and lacked in confidence). She has also raised money for several charities, received recognition with the title of Miss World Top Ten Best Model 2019 and The Variety Club TVC virtual awards Best Female model 2020.
Due to covid restrictions working from home has given her opportunities to become an influencer promoting various products from designer clothes to jewellery and beauty products. She is passionate about her work … Read More