Today we’d like to introduce you to Thais Brown.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
From art to photography, modeling, styling, poetry, spoken word, make-up, YouTube interviewing, to performing. This entire journey began the moment I decided to say yes to my future. Throughout all my hesitation and depression, I always said I wanted to make it happen, but never made the necessary steps to achieve those dreams.
I have been doing art since I was 9, and poetry since I was in fourth grade. These are my major accomplishments, because I felt like these were hobbies & skills that grew with me & all the journeys that I overcame & was lost in for years. But ART, journaling & poetry were my escape. It’s all I knew how to express myself with until a new opportunity bloomed. It was around this time two years ago. I was going through so much emotionally, mentally, friendship and even family wise. I felt like my life was just one big disappointment. Even worst, I did not love or value myself.
Looking for love all in all the wrong places, and people without even looking for it in myself first. So many detrimental bonds & false hopes. So my world was one gigantic dark hole. I was envious of everyone who had their career together or even getting opportunities to lead to their future. Envious of all those fearless souls that mustarded up all their inner courage to make their lives happen. I was suicidal and lost within myself. But it wasn’t until I found music, that I truly found my voice.
I use to do music with one of my best friends at the time. He asked me if I wanted to record one day, & immediately when he presented me with the opportunity, I shrugged and said yes lol. (Not knowing that this would be my future). Next time I saw him, he showed up with his computer, microphone, and the whole set up!
We worked & practiced for months. Having nothing but fun, but also me getting presented with challenges to enhance my skills. I loved it. I’m not one to give up, so I said yes to every suggestion & challenge. His parents were apart of Big Face Smile, (annual fashion show that takes place here in San Diego) so of course, since there were auditions for both modeling & music, his step dad encouraged us to audition. I was scared I can feel my stomach getting butterflies, but I told my friend let’s do it.
However, we could never find a suitable instrumental. So instead, I decided to audition to be a model. And I got the opportunity to add model to my resume. Right before the audition, I had so many insecurities going through my head. I was such a bruised individual, I honestly would love to hug the old me right now thinking about it lol. But that was the start of all of this.
I have now done almost 200 photoshoots and almost 30 fashion shows including LA Fashion Week last year & this year. (2017,2018). 80% of my shoots have been styled, scheduled and modeled by me. I never let that one fashion show be the end of something I knew was meant for me to excel. I wanted it to be the end of me being all talk and no action. So that’s what happened.
I had modeling under my belt, but I still had a lot to overcome with my depression. A new best friend introduced me into the spiritual world (chakras, meditating, positive affirmations, thinking more positive) & from there the rest is history lol! We grew apart, but I knew it was all for the best. I finally found me. I finally knew what Thais wanted. What Thais loved. What Thais liked to do.
My love for finding me was growing & so was my mentality, heart, and spirit, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. For so long, I was dimming my light for many people, allowing others to hurt me & for me to forgive them & keep allowing it. My voice. It was in a cage with my mind & the freedom of my existence was non-existent. I started spending a lot of my time alone.
Taking walks alone, traveling alone, and really just self-reflecting. It wasn’t easy, but I stuck to my guns because I was tired of putting everyone first before myself. My own needs and desires silenced to take care of everyone. I’ve learned plenty, and my growing progress is still in its process. But most importantly, I’ve learned that not everyone deserves your generosity. Refusing service to anyone who wants to drain me, and dim my light is automatic for me nowadays.
My Instagram has been my ultimate engagement platform to showcase my modeling, ART, and everything else Thais. I, however, use my personal experiences & knowledge to offer emotional, mental, and lifestyle advice to anyone who listens or asks. From quotes to poetic & vintage captions, to astrology advice. My Instagram is a versatile platform.
Now that I feel like I’ve conquered quite a bit with modeling, I’ve officially gotten the courage to start my music again. And I’m so happy with how far I’ve come & succeeded within myself to believe in myself enough to stand up for me & push through. I believe in me, and there’s nothing no one can do to break me down anymore. It’s only up from here. More personal growth, and financial achievements. I’m ready to break another level & many more after that.
The advice I can give to anyone who’s suicidal or in a depression is this… That dark hole is not forever. The feeling of not being good enough & not qualified enough is your innermost thoughts darkening your mind. Your own worst critic is succeeding in its quest to take you down. That fear you feel is bigger than you, I must let you know that you’re the one building it. But at the exact same time, that fear that you’re not facing is yourself. Believe in you & everything that you do.
You’re not the only one & life is waiting for you at the other side of that fear. But the question is will you defeat those thoughts or let it devour you? Now is your time to find that balance, begin that self-discipline, and allow yourself to finally see the light. The light within.
Has it been a smooth road?
Depression, suicidal thoughts, denial, friendships, relationships, and personal insanity. Looking for love in all the wrong places, and people without even looking for it in myself first. So many detrimental bonds & false hopes.
There was a time when I hated myself because I couldn’t fit in with everyone else, because society is one big trend. I always liked and wanted what most didn’t. It was around this time two years ago, when I realized I wanted my life to have some meaning. Also, to create a new voice that others who are like myself, can relate to. I feel as if anyone who is going through life changing events and emotions should always find a way to express themselves. It’s a form of therapy, and also a form of digging out those inner emotions that one can’t really understand. But, to instead give it a certain kind of artistic perspective, that gives it a vulnerable meaning.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the 7 Of Clvbs story. Tell us more about the business.
I’m known for my modeling, my on and off photography, and my YouTube series Crazy Confirmation. My Instagram (7ofclvbs) & ‘Crazy Confirmation’ are platforms I utilize to spread the word of positivity & to also provide my audience with amazing advice to think about it. I believe knowledge is power, so I mirror that with my Instagram and YouTube series. Along with me showcasing a “Thais Vibe” to my feed. Very colorful, artistic, and undefined. I love social media, simply because I redefined it my way. Only following inspiring feeds like travel vlogs, and third eye accounts. I don’t want to be drained from the constant uninspiring accounts on social media. So that is what my 7 of Clvbs account represents.
What are you most proud of ?
What I’m most proud of is, overcoming myself, and all those fears I had of beginning my career. Proud of how I kept consistent, and didn’t quit halfway through. I listened to the criticism and learned. I’m proud of how I gained skill in booking myself & showing up, getting the job done, and seeing the final project. I’m proud of how I never allowed the opinions of others to destroy my vision. Even if I did think about how they’d react,I still decided to go with my gut and that is what I’m most proud of.
What sets you apart from others ?
What sets me apart from others is that I’m myself. There’s no other me, and I love that.
I’ve always listened to my intuition regardless of who wants me to do things differently. There’s a time when I can question myself because everything is so trendy. So I wonder will people actually see the art in it, or will they deny it because it’s not what they’re familiar with. But it’s all about trusting yourself, and believing in your work & passion. Originality always shines through.
Where do you see your industry going over the next 5-10 years? Any big shifts, changes, trends, etc?
Oh yes haha. The next five years. I see my name engraved in an album. I want to gain a lot more experience with my music & finding myself as an artist. I see so many major shifts happening in the future it gives me chills. I’m nearly prepping myself for those moments.
Those memories, those unforgettable experiences, those sleepless nights of finally getting my vocals right. Those tears I shed because I refuse to give up but to instead succeed and reach that number 1 spot of exceeding the best me possible. I will be the trend. That’s the goal haha. Along with campaigns. So many goals, I’m starting small to get to them.
Contact Info:
- Email: ThaisBrown21@gmail.com
- Instagram: 7ofclvbs
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