Pure Elegance
with Playboy Africa September 2024 cover star Jessica Erin / @thejessicaerin
Photographer Ashlee Krutzfeldt / @ajkphotography
We’re happy to have you featured on Playboy! Can you give us a bit of a background on your career as a model and where it all started? My modeling career started only a few years ago! It took me a long time to build confidence and put myself out there, but once I did I was so happy. It has brought me the most amazing people and experiences in my life.
Having a full schedule must make it difficult for you to get much alone time, talk to us about the top 3 must-dos to ensure you fit in some well-deserved downtime. My top 3 dos to ensure I fit in my downtime I set clear boundaries with myself for work and travel, I stick to a schedule that includes a ton of self-care booked in. I get massages at least once a week, acupuncture, you name it. Anything to set myself up to completely relax. I also have 3 fur babies that make me want to stay home and cuddle. It’s a great excuse for downtime.
What does it mean for you to be seen as a strong, intelligent, ambitious woman? To be seen as a strong, intelligent, and ambitious woman is the greatest compliment. It means that I’m being seen for my independence and perseverance and I’m so proud of the challenges I faced to become the woman I am.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about what you do? I feel like what stands out to me personally is how it may seem that I have it all together. Or I have no flaws. That is the farthest thing from the truth and it’s really important that we are aware of how makeup, lighting, and an amazing photographer can bring out the best of us.
What does freedom of self-expression mean to you? Freedom of self-expression is exactly that. It’s freeing, empowering, and gives us our own identity. I feel so blessed to speak freely and be myself.
Who are some of the models or influencers that you admire and draw inspiration from in your career? Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole Smith. I have always been inspired by these women for how relatable they are to me. Seeing how they were treated but continued to be true to themselves. Their undeniable aura and beauty. Icons.
We absolutely love your Instagram, your content is very dynamic, inspirational, and downright sexy, could you perhaps tell us what your personal experience as an influencer has been like? Thank you! It’s been a great experience overall. I love connecting with so many women that I don’t think I would have ever met without social media. Being an influencer is an amazing way to connect with like-minded people who have the same goals and aspirations.
Do you have any hidden talents, if so what is it? I love to sing.
What is your favorite body part on you? on him? on her? My favorite body part on myself is my collarbone. I know it’s not the typical answer you would expect but I think it’s such a beautiful area for women. I also love women’s legs and back. So sexy. My favorite body parts on a man are his hands and back.
If you could eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Sandwiches. There are endless combinations and flavors.
Do you have any regrets in life? My only regret is not starting my modeling career sooner and caring about what anyone thinks.
Thanks so much for your time, Where can our readers follow you on social to stay updated on what you’re up to? I post daily on my Instagram and X.
