We’re looking forward to introducing you to Paris Volsch. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Paris, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I don’t believe life is ever truly linear. What can look like wandering is often a series of detours—some chosen, some unavoidable—that quietly shape us into who we’re meant to become.
From a very young age, I knew I was drawn to fashion and glamour. I remember flipping through the pages of Vogue, already certain that one day I wanted to be among the women gracing those pages—and eventually to see my own designs there as well. That vision stayed with me, even when life pulled me in other directions.
For a long time, I was encouraged to be practical, to specialize in a single lane. I set parts of my fashion and performance dreams aside and focused on work that felt more realistic on paper. But limiting myself to one identity was never fulfilling. I’ve never been meant to be a singular talent, and trying to force myself into that mold left me feeling creatively constrained.
At a certain point, my path didn’t change so much as it circled back. Working more independently allowed me to return to fashion, styling, and performance—creative expressions that had always been there, simply waiting for space to exist again. I began styling shoots, creating content, refining my editing skills, and rediscovering my love for movement and the stage. It felt less like starting over and more like coming home.
That realization clarified something I had always known: I was never meant to live in the background. I was meant for visibility, expression, and a life rooted in creativity.
So even though my journey hasn’t followed a straight line, I don’t see it as wandering. The destination was always clear. There was just a lot of noise along the way—and each detour ultimately gave me the confidence to step fully into who I am and allow myself to shine.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Los Angeles–based fashion model, designer, creative director, and content creator working at the intersection of fashion, beauty, and performance. My work blends high-fashion imagery with storytelling, movement, and theatricality, allowing each project to feel expressive, intentional, and emotionally resonant.
While modeling is a central part of what I do, my brand extends well beyond being in front of the camera. I’m deeply involved in the creative process—designing garments, styling shoots, shaping visual concepts, and building narratives that feel cinematic rather than purely commercial. Performance also plays an important role in my work; my background in burlesque and dance influences how I move, pose, and tell stories visually, adding a layer of presence and drama that’s become a signature of my style.
Alongside fashion and performance, I’ve also begun sharing a more intimate side of my creative life through lifestyle and homemaking content on YouTube—exploring beauty in ritual, craftsmanship, and the art of creating an inspired home.
My journey hasn’t followed a traditional path, and that has been a strength. Exploring multiple creative disciplines—fashion design, modeling, performance, digital media, and lifestyle storytelling—has allowed me to build a brand that feels multidimensional and cohesive rather than boxed into a single role.
At the moment, I’m focused on expanding my presence in fashion and editorial spaces, developing more concept-driven design and performance projects, and continuing to build a brand rooted in elegance, individuality, and creative freedom.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I’m learning to release the version of myself that lived in constant self-protection—the one who learned to stay quiet, adaptable, and small in order to move safely through the world. That version of me was resourceful and resilient, and I’m deeply grateful for her. She carried me through moments when survival mattered more than visibility.
But that way of being no longer serves the life I’m building.
Today, I’m choosing to let go of the instinct to wait for permission or reassurance before stepping forward. I’m releasing the idea that I need to justify my presence or earn my right to take up space. What’s replacing it is a sense of grounded confidence—one rooted in self-trust, creative freedom, and the understanding that I don’t need to be chosen to be worthy.
Letting go doesn’t feel like loss. It feels like relief. It feels like finally allowing myself to live fully, visibly, and without apology.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering teaches you an entirely different kind of lesson. In moments when everything feels hopeless and there seems to be no clear way forward, you’re forced to turn inward and listen for that quiet inner voice that keeps you moving. Those moments strip everything else away and ask you to decide—again and again—whether you’re willing to keep going.
I can remember standing in front of the mirror through tears, choosing strength over surrender. Telling myself to get it together, that this wasn’t the end, that there was still so much left to accomplish. Those moments weren’t about motivation or confidence—they were about resolve.
What I learned is how powerful mindset can be. Sometimes everything feels overwhelming, and the most honest thing you can do is allow yourself to feel it fully—to cry, to rest, to let the weight pass through you. And often, after that pause, you wake up with clarity again. With that spark for life restored. Inspiration doesn’t always arrive loudly; sometimes it returns quietly, asking you to try once more.
Even in the darkest moments of my life, I’ve held onto something a very wise person once told me: never let anyone dim your light—you’re a shining star, meant to burn bright. That reminder has carried me through moments of doubt and weakness, anchoring me back to who I am when everything else feels uncertain.
Success may bring visibility, but suffering taught me self-trust. It taught me how to choose myself when no one else could—and how to keep my light intact no matter the circumstances.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes—but it’s a curated truth, not a performance. The version people see of me on stage and on camera is a very real part of who I am. The glamour, the confidence, the presence—it’s not an act. It’s an authentic expression of my energy and how I move through the world.
That said, it isn’t the whole picture. There’s another side of me that’s quieter, sillier, and a bit nerdy—always laughing, cracking jokes, and not taking myself too seriously. That side is usually reserved for the people closest to me. If you see it, you’re in my inner circle.
What’s important is that these sides don’t conflict. They coexist. I genuinely love glamour and integrate it into my everyday life, not just for appearances or work. I’m not someone who puts on a persona online and then abandons it in real life. If anything, I’ll throw on heels just to walk the dog—not because I have somewhere to be, but because it lifts my mood. Feeling put together shifts my mindset. It makes me more present, more productive, and more inspired.
So yes, the public version of me is real. It’s simply one facet of a much fuller life. I’ve learned that authenticity doesn’t require full access—it requires alignment. The public and private versions of me are in conversation, not opposition. And that balance is what allows me to show up fully, both visibly and privately, with intention.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand that you don’t find the life you want—you create it. So often, people talk about going on journeys inward or quests to discover their purpose or identity, spending years searching for something as if it exists fully formed somewhere waiting to be uncovered. What I’ve learned is that fulfillment doesn’t come from searching—it comes from building.
A sense of self is shaped through intention and choice. When people focus solely on “finding themselves,” they often lose themselves in the noise of expectations, opinions, and comparison. Real clarity comes from blocking out that noise and listening closely to what actually brings joy, meaning, and alignment—and then having the courage to create a life that reflects it.
Our lives are the result of a series of choices, not a single revelation. And those choices can continue shaping our lives into many different versions over time. For me, the decisions that felt the most uncomfortable were often the ones that yielded the greatest rewards. Growth rarely arrives quietly—it usually asks something of you first.
I think many people sense this, but lack the courage to act on it. So they keep searching for themselves, when what they’re really being asked to do is create themselves—intentionally, honestly, and without waiting for permission.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://parisvolsch.com
- Instagram: @parisvolsch
- Linkedin: @parisvolsch
- Twitter: @parisvolsch
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.volsch
- Youtube: @parisvolschmaison
- Other: TikTok @parisvolsch
Image Credits
Jacob McKissick @sheknowsjacob
Christopher Romero @cjrmediaphotography
Michael Segal @michaelsegalphoto
Gala Novach @gala_novach
