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Shailah Edmonds

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Portland, The United States

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As a child I had dreams of being a movie star or ballerina. Coming from a small town, there were no outlets available to pursue my dreams. I was always the bold child, never afraid to speak up for myself, and always believing in the truth.
Having these traits and the innocence of a child, fate recognized my heart and through many trials and wrong decisions, I landed in New York City, the artistic capital of the world.
I began a modeling career, (which I think is a combination of ballerina and movie star) which took me to Europe, eventually living in Paris for two years while modeling for all the major designers in the world.
I have captured my incredibly amazing journey into my memoir, Wild Child To Couture Style, The Shailah Edmonds Story, ...more

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Shailah Edmonds Being recognized that your ideas, sense of humor, mystery, art of writing is accepted by the public. THE COMPLIMENTS! They really solidify my confiden…moreBeing recognized that your ideas, sense of humor, mystery, art of writing is accepted by the public. THE COMPLIMENTS! They really solidify my confidence and gives me the courage to do more.(less)

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Audiobook now Available

The upside to self publishing is there is endless time to reach new audiences. After a recent mini book tour I was amazed at how a book can continue to garner interest when presented correctly.
I received numerous requests during my tour for an Audiobook, and now it's here! Albeit a bit late, but again, its an entirely new audience! Perfect time for holiday travel or the gift giving season.
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Published on November 11, 2022 12:14 • Tags: 1980s-paris, black-models, fashion-history, model, runway-model

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“To have the versatility to adapt, accompanied by courage, spiritual strength, perseverance and dedication, leads to a successful life. To put your life experience in book form is the ultimate TRIUMPH!”
― Shailah Edmonds, Wild Child To Couture Style: The Shailah Edmonds Story

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