There are millions of aspiring models in the industry. Behind every “pretty face,” there are hundreds in line hoping to be seen. Nara Ford realized this truth early on when she began gaining traction in the world of modeling after being featured in several publications as a “Military Hottie.” Rather than resting on her laurels, as they say, Nara developed a laser-focused business plan to become not only a successful model but a keen businesswoman with an impressive empire that helps other aspiring content creators realize their dreams.
Getting her start in a tiny beach town, Ocean Shores, Washington, Nara felt the call to serve her country, enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. Her career began when she was featured as a “Military Hottie” on multiple social media pages and websites, including The Chive, Instagram, and Facebook. After serving time in Mississippi, Nara was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, the perfect stage for a small-town girl with big-time ambition.
As the modeling quickly took off, there was backlash over risqué photographs published while she was in the military. Rather than back down, Nara grew her modeling portfolio in Vegas, being featured in domestic and international magazine publications. Some models are content doing photoshoots, but Nara is more than a pretty face. Good looks aside, this proud American airman also has a keen entrepreneurial spirit.
Nara uses networking events to grow her empire but is also eager to share the knowledge she has amassed in the industry. She hosts large networking events, engagement groups and has created a special formula to help influencers earn six figures annually as she does now. Nara is now within the top one percent of a pool of over 450,000 content creators but has no plans of slowing down. This businesswoman is building a team of the hottest up-and-coming girls from small towns who also strive for unique branding and social media growth. On her way up the ladder of success, Nara recognized that many other women crave the financial freedom she was starting to achieve. Nara strives to help women learn the art of embracing their bodies, not being too focused on what others think, and reaching their career goals.
Nara’s business encompasses not only modeling but running a lucrative website for four years before Only Fans. Nara offers live streaming, PPV, and messaging, rarely turning down a fan’s request. She has monetized her business while narrowing in on the specific needs of her clientele. As a model, Nara absorbed all she could about the industry to build a strong career that will stand the test of time. After receiving her first check for $5,000 for being featured in a magazine, Nara was bitten with the entrepreneurial bug. Perfecting her marketing skills, Nara began to monetize her Instagram following, resulting in over $500,000 in her first year!
Nara says the key to standing out in such a tough industry is staying focused on herself rather than falling into the trap of comparison. “The people who know me best would say I am someone who doesn’t care what others are doing. I measure myself by my past achievements.” Meditation, exercise, and a positive attitude keep her going strong with such a busy schedule.
Another key to getting on the map in business has been finding ways to diversify her income stream. After purchasing and renovating her Las Vegas dream home, Nara rents part of the space for other creators to shoot their content. With no plans to slow down, this military hottie-turned business mogul is making a name for herself at warp speed. For fans of Nara’s impressive body of work, stay tuned! There is plenty more to come! Nara considers what her fans want and is continually striving to create fresh and exciting content for them.
Learn more about Nara by following her on Instagram at @thenaraford, Twitter at nara_ford, and on her website at www.naraford.com.