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Tania Marie: Michigan is partially where I grew up. It’s those chilly Christmas mornings and Thanksgiving celebrations with family which I recall fondly. William: How did you get your start in the fashion industry? Tania Marie: I began modeling around the age of 19. William: Has fashion always been a passion of yours? Tania Marie: Fashion has been a passion of mine since I was a child, just recently I found a sketchbook of dresses I’d designed as a teenager. William: A positive change is happening in the fashion and beauty industries right now. Are you pleased about it? Tania Marie: Recently, beauty and fashion have changed. I’m so happy to see beauty is now appreciated in all shapes and sizes. Beauty, of course, is in the eyes of the beholder. William: Is there a deep connection between interior and exterior beauty? If so, what is it? Tania Marie: The deep connection I’ve noticed is the radiance of a truly happy and beautiful souled person is exuded in one’s overall being. William: What does style mean to you? Tania Marie: Style means pushing creativity to the limit because that’s where great things are created. William: Is it important for you to see where each experience takes you? Tania Marie: I’m always optimistic experiences will have a better outcome than I could have predicted. Whether good or bad, experiences always leading to more opportunities to learn. William: Tania Marie, how do you remain grounded? Tania Marie: I remain grounded by maintaining very close relationships with my family. They’re #1 in my life. SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018
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