Ericca Marie Avila started Plus Size Modeling Since December 2018 and has continued to work in Sales to support herself financially since 1998. She is optimistic and passionate about the work that she does. You can always count on her to encourage you to be a go getter! She is strong minded, independent and she’s got the Gift of Gab. Growing up, she was raised by a single mother with her two sisters in an all female home. Her mom was a bit of a party animal she recalls sleepless nights and witnessed people in her house drinking and doing drugs. It seemed their house was the after set since her mom was the bartender and they lived right down the street. In 2003, she became a single mother herself due to an abusive marriage She divorced and found herself repeating history by working as a bartender and hanging out in the night Life. She wasn’t proud but with no high school diploma or any degree she found it was the best way to be financially independent.
"For years, I wanted to go back to school and get a degree in Business or Hospitality Management. I knew I was good at being a leader and was capable of earning more income, however, since I juggled 2-3 part time jobs it seemed impossible or it was never the right time. I always felt judged or as if I was being criticized this carrying on from childhood, We heard others talk about my mother for being in the bars and soon people did the same to me. I would prove them wrong! I had dreams I was eager and I didn’t have any addictions.
Not settling motivated me I don’t want my life story to end with what if, and if only. I am determined to break the cycle and create my own path and way to succeed and really try at least give it a shot! I encourage anyone to be strong Don’t let any past mistakes or circumstances define you as a person or critique your whole life. We can change our outcomes and situations but we have to try and believe that we are worthy and capable
My definition of a win is learning something or getting one step closer towards your goal. A loss to me Is not trying at all just giving up is a loss! The one thing I’d change about my past is to stop being a people pleaser, I used to live and make decisions based on other people’s opinions. I no longer seek their approval or guidance, I’m the only person that can determine what is really good for me and I’m the only person in charge of my happiness.
My Personal goal is to spread Positivity and Motivation so that people can no longer be so self critical and highly believe in themselves. My career goal is to become an entrepreneur and to succeed in the modeling industry as well as in any other area of work that I take on such as Sales Rep, and Business owner. I want to build something solid so that my children can have something to fall back on.
My best failure was depending on someone else for financial support and happiness I realized that I am not meant to settle. "
Ericca Marie Avila
219-802-0962
