CONVERSATIONS MODEL CITIZEN FEATURE: Ben Khatt

Conversations is excited to feature model and actor Ben Khatt*. The 27-year old calls Sioux Falls, SD home, and has known since he was a teenager that he wanted to pursue the arts.

Ben, Conversations is glad to feature you. Tell us: When did you first realize that model or acting was something you were interested in?
During college there were a lot of event/theatre plays and photoshoot opportunities which led me into the interests in modeling/acting. Many student organizations that I joined offered a lot of activities that refers to advertising promotions, auditorium speeches and stage performances. There was also a scouting agency who selected me as a model and performer for prints and music production at the River Hills Mall. I’m blessed to finally have the capability of discovering my own talents at the same time being discovered.

 What is it that keeps you inspired towards pursuing your goals and dreams?
What keeps me inspired to pursue my goals and dreams is the momentum of wanting to become well-known. Since I was 13 I was creative in the music field; sang Thai Karaoke, performed at formals and danced at talent shows. Seeing how celebrities lived on television - I told my father I will make a name for myself to supply for our family. I established a passion for arts, music and promotional modeling which includes screenplay and cosplaying. The level of networking done at concerts, night clubs and outdoor festivals led me in the direction of becoming more successful.

What are some of the goals you have for yourself in 2017?
Some of the goals I have for 2017 is to produce new music, cast in a few films and have a feature in magazine prints.

 How has social media helped you in sharing your gifts and talents with the world?
Social media has been a great source of networking to reach people and companies all over the world! Plus the mobility of mobile friendly sites and apps made advertising a lot more easier and convenient. Nowadays every social media site connects with one another which makes posts more versatile to attract different audiences.


 What advice would have you have for anyone—regardless of their profession—when it comes to pursuing their own goals?
It will be hard to accept people’s negative input but think of each of them as a critique.
Take their opinions and create an opening to a bigger and better path.
No matter what your goals are, the only person that can stop you is yourself.
Those who doubt themselves are the ones who stay in the same place.

Stay connected with Ben on the following sites:
www.facebook.com/benkhatt
www.twitter.com/benkhatt
www.instagram.com/namedafter100

*     Photo Credit: Stryz

Conversations Model Citizen: Fernando Contreras

Model Citizen: Fernando Contreras

 

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA

 

Age: 16

 

Interests:  Speaks English and Spanish fluently. Dance hip hop, ice skate, street skateboarding, volleyball, football, plays guitar and ukulele.

 

Fernando, how do you keep yourself inspired as you are pursuing your goals in life?

It's really easy to become discouraged but i just remind my self through the tough times that all the effort i put into my goals will be worth it.

 

What advice would you have for others who are looking for ways to go after their own dreams?

When you decide to go after your dreams you have to give it your everything and you have to stay focused. Even if you feel like you aren't going to succeed it's important that you never give up.

 

Conversations Model Citizen: Brooke Carnley

Model Citizen: Brooke Carnley

Hometown: Mineral Wells, Texas

Age: 18

Height: 5'6" 

Weight: 118 lbs.

How do you stay encouraged as you are pursuing my goals and dreams?
I stay encouraged because I believe as i model I am a positive role model to others... Always taking pride on my appearance and projecting enthusiasm  to others... Being confident and self motivated is a quality I want to possess.

What advice do you have for others that are also going after their dreams?
Believe in your self... Hold your head high and trust that anything is possible when you believe and trust in the Lord!

Conversations' Model Citizen: Ingrid Ullrich

Conversations' Model Citizen: Ingrid Ullrich
Hometown: Pittsburgh PA
Current: Miami, Fl
Age: 23
Height: 5'6
Weight: 125

Interests: Dancing, Singing, Acting.

Ingrid in her own words: "I decided to model because I love being able to express myself through a single image. I have passion for life and what I do, and I try to bring that out in all of my work whether it be dancing, acting, singing, or modeling."


How do you stay inspired as you are pursuing your goals and dreams? I remind myself that each day is a privilege to be alive, not a right. Everyone has the power to succeed, it is just the matter of how bad you want something. I strive each day to better myself in everything I do and that to me is the greatest success of all.

What advice do you have for others that are looking forward to go after their own dreams?
The sky is the limit. Never give up on your dreams, especially if what your doing makes you happy.

For more information about Ingrid, visit www.ingridullrich.com.

Conversations' Model Citizen: Wilner Sainlot

Conversations' Model Citizen: Wilner Sainlot

Hometown: Haiti

Currently living in North Lauderdale, FL

Wilner in his own words: "I am an aspiring young model who`s willing to work hard to achieve his goal. One of the reason I want to become a professional model is because I believe modeling is a God-given talent. Moreover, I will have a greater opportunity to motivate and help the others who look up to me as a role model."


Wilner, how do you stay motivated as you puruse your goals and dreams? First, I would like to say none of us were born with knowledge; however, knowledge is not something limited when you are really committed to pursuit it. In addition, I stay motivated by inspiration,the key to my pride. Motivation is the way to my success. Determination is the strength to my wisdom and criticism. And most importantly God is the shield to my antagonist.

What is the best advice you have for others who are looking to follow their passion in life?
Believe in you, what you already have inside. Be able to work smarter than harder because everything you want to accomplish in life can never come so easy until you are willing to risk some facts on your own experience. If you failed today promise yourself that you will be victorious tomorrow. No matter how much others tell you that you won't make it, start your own story from scratches then be the author of your book tomorrow.

Wilner Sainlot can be reached by email at wilnerslot1@yahoo.com and on Facebook by searching Dreamcatcher De Poet.