Check Out Jada Taylor’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jada Taylor.

Hi Jada, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I started modeling when I was three years old. As a child, I was obsessed with the show America’s Next Top Model. It was on tv one night and I started yelling “Mommy mommy look at me” I started imitating one of the models walking on the runway and my mother said to herself wait she’s actually doing really good. She saw something in me and a month or so later, I was doing local fashion shows and started runway coaching.

Modeling naturally led me into acting but I could have never guessed that it would so easily become the love of my life. I did a small hair commercial when I was 6 or 7 years old. I had two lines if that. It was easily one of the best days of my life. It was the day I fell in love. I remember it like it was yesterday, just the pure joy I had from simply being there on set. The excitement I had because I was so proud of myself for knowing all my 2 lines haha! After that, my parents saw how much I enjoyed it and the next was to find professional training. My mom found my first-ever acting coach Neko Parham in my hometown Atlanta GA. He changed my life for the better. I would not be here today without him. He helped me discover my love for the craft while also still discovering it for myself. I just knew I wanted to be in front of the camera and I thank him for teaching me the art of it.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road to get here has not been smooth. At all! The journey has been tough and to give full transparency it still is. I haven’t reached my full potential yet. I’m still growing and learning every day and I still have so much further to go or shall I say that I pray and hope to go. I definitely dream big and was raised to do so.

There have been many roadblocks thus far but everyone’s road is different.

I had a struggle securing representation in Atlanta as a child and that is one of the first roadblocks if you will that I can remember. I felt defeated after trying to get representation for the first time and being told no. That word “No” can do a lot more to a person than we realize, especially in this industry. I have constant battles internally with self-doubt and fear and trying to find that understanding of just because I’m being told no for this project or never hearing back from the casting office doesn’t equate to my self-worth or my talent. It’s something that I have to constantly remind myself of.

It’s easy to stop at one of these roadblocks and get stuck there because I work so hard, I become attached to these characters I’m auditioning for, and I get so far along in the process I can almost taste that yes but instead I’m learning to not get stuck there in that place. I’m learning to change my thinking so yes I’ve reached this roadblock but let us take a left turn real quick. I saw something that read “Just because it’s taking time, doesn’t mean it’s not happening.”

It’s actually my lock screen at the moment.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m an actress and a model. I think I’m most proud of who I am, and the goals I have for myself. I have the tendency to think long-term and It’s a blessing and a curse sometimes. In this case, it’s a blessing because what sets me apart from others is my passion to help others. I love acting and modeling. I love the work but I also understand the platform that comes with it and one of my many goals is to use this growing platform of mine to start several different organizations that help various causes. I truly aspire to be a role model. I want to always hold myself accountable and make sure I’m uplifting my community and those that are in it and this is just one of the many things about me that sets me apart. I’m not just a pretty face that likes to be in front of the camera. This pretty face has a brain and she understands the importance of helping others. I want to be a changemaker.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
My advice for anyone starting out in this industry is that it’s not easy. I’m not just referring to the work that goes into what we do but the journey, the process, and the waiting. It’s not easy. Some days you’re going to have to sit down and truly remind yourself exactly why you want to do this because the obstacles and some of the challenges that you face will be so difficult you may want to quit. Acting and modeling is my dream. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do since I was a little girl and there are days I have to remind myself of that. You just have to keep moving forward as best as you can, even if you’re moving slowly at least you are still moving.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @jadatayylorr

Image Credits
Adam Scott Henderson