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and Barcelona; giving me a lot of exposure through international magazines, and allowed me to get acquainted to the business. It was that experience that taught me to become more independent. I did so many things when I was very young, and felt I accomplished everything I could in Canada, so I wanted to branch out to the U.S. When I had the opportunity to come to America, I went to NYC, fell in love with the city, and ended up staying for six years. I got my working visa and everything I needed to live in the U.S. From there, I did some of my biggest campaigns, Nike, NY & Co., BeBe, etc. I realized LA has more commercial work - a lot of money with commercials. In LA is where I shot my two Old Navy commercials - one with Amy Poehler and one with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, both were speaking roles and I loved it. Those incredible opportunities eventually gave me another incredible opportunity, and that%u2019s how I landed on WAGS.You have a diverse career. From TV, modeling, swimwear and jewelry designer, when/where/how do you get your most inspired ideas?My mom was a seamstress, and she%u2019s always been my inspiration since I was young. I%u2019m also inspired by the designers I%u2019ve modeled for; campaign shoots, and other projects. For example, I%u2019ve worked on Avon campaigns, and I get ideas for other beauty products that I would like to design.What is the most difficult/unique thing you%u2019ve ever sewn?I once made myself a pink velour tracksuit. It had zippers, pockets, and I embroidered my nick-name on the back, Barbie. They%u2019re becoming popular again, and I wish I still had it.What kind of sewing machine do you use?I have a Singer. My mom got me a new one which does embroidery, and I%u2019m still figuring out how to use it.What is the process of actually designing an item of clothing, swimsuit in this instance?You have to know what people want, and you have to have an eye for fashion. I see things on the runways at Paris Fashion Week, designs that maybe aren%u2019t %u201cin%u201d right now but will be. I hold onto those ideas, and eventually they end up in my designs. I focus on how clothes fit, so it%u2019s important to know what makes a woman%u2019s body look stunning. I have a lot of experience modeling swimwear, so it felt natural for me to design a swimwear line to start. Nia Lynn will have a variety of fits for all different body types, some more modest and some that will emphasize different parts of the woman%u2019s body. I%u2019ve been at it for a year and a half; and it has to be perfect. I won%u2019t be happy unless it%u2019s absolutely perfect. The material has to be amazing, the suit has to suck in where it is supposed to suck in. Every detail has to be perfect.When will your line be on the market?I am working towards this summer. Fingers crossed for June.