Nara Ford is Not Only a Beauty But Has Brains to Boot
How one woman went from “military hottie” to super-successful entrepreneur
One of the most challenging industries to make it in is modeling. Add to that how saturated the social media market is within the industry, and you can see why Nara Ford’s skyrocketing success is especially impressive. Behind every beautiful aspiring model, there are hundreds in line hoping to be discovered. 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” while serving time in the U.S. Air Force in Mississippi. Rather than resting on her laurels, as they say, Nara developed a sharp business plan that has helped her become not only a successful model but a keen businesswoman who helps others, hoping to realize their dreams.
Hailing from the little beach town of Ocean Shores, Washington, Nara felt the call to serve her country, enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. She discovered the world of modeling after being featured as a “Military Hottie” on multiple social media pages and websites, including The Chive, Instagram, and Facebook. After being stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, the stage was set for a small-town girl with big-time dreams.
As the modeling quickly took off, there was controversy over racy photographs published while an active-duty airman. Nara would not be deterred, though, and continued to build her modeling portfolio in Vegas, being featured in domestic and international magazine publications. While some models are content doing photoshoots, Nara is more than a pretty face. This proud American airman also has an unstoppable entrepreneurial spirit.
Nara hosts networking events to brand herself but is also eager to share the knowledge she has amassed in the industry. She hosts engagement groups and has created an original 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 and strives to help other women do the same. Nara is assembling a team of the hottest up-and-coming girls from small towns who also strive for unique branding and social media success. Early on, Nara recognized that many other women share the same ambition as her; thus, she created ways to help women learn the art of embracing their bodies, not becoming fixated on what others think, and reaching their career goals, however big or small.
Nara’s empire encompasses not only modeling but running a lucrative website for four years before Only Fans. Nara participates in live streaming, PPV, and messaging, rarely turning down a fan’s request, not even the “off” ones she sometimes receives. She has monetized her business while narrowing in on the specific needs of her clientele. Nara has come a long way since the excitement of receiving her first $5,000 paycheck for photos featured in a magazine. Since then, she has perfected her marketing skills and monetized her Instagram following, resulting in over $500,000 in her first year!
Thankfully, Nara has not encountered many setbacks along her journey. She says:
“One of the keys is to not worry too much about things I cannot control. I focus on myself, try to be the best I can be, and remember that it’s all about the fans.”
Nara says she makes it a point to measure herself by her past achievements. Additionally, meditation, exercise, and a positive attitude keep her going strong when scheduling demands are crazy.
In business, most of the top professionals advise an entrepreneur to diversify their income streams. That is precisely what Nara tries to do any chance she gets. After purchasing and renovating her Las Vegas dream home, Nara rents part of the space for other creators to shoot their content. Fans can expect a lot more from Nara in the future. With no plans to slow down, this model-turned-mogul is quickly making a name for herself. “There is plenty more to come! I am always trying to figure out what my fans want and make that happen in new and exciting ways.”
Learn more about Nara by following her on Instagram at @thenaraford, Twitter at nara_ford, and on her website at www.naraford.com.
