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CityViewNC.com | 39 "We looked at numerous options for DIY projects, played around with a few and had friends try them out before they started selling it," says Bradley. ey began by operating a vendor booth at different shows before Taelynn decided she wanted to have her own show. e pair came up with the Tailor Made by Tae "Put on for My City" talent and fashion show at the Bordeaux Convention Center in the Ramada Plaza. About 400 people turned out. "Taelynn came up with the idea, and then I put it together for her. When we moved to the Crown Complex, our numbers doubled," says Bradley, adding that their first few shows were staged without a production company. "I put the whole show together, and now we have summer and fall shows. It's a platform for children to showcase talent and be seen." Bradley says they now host the "Put on for My City" talent and fashion show twice a year. e next show will be on Nov. 12 at the Crown. More than 100 children participate in the shows through talent agencies in several states. "We've had children from Alabama, Georgia and so many other states audition to be in the show. We already have 400 applications, either to model or showcase a talent, for our show on Nov. 12," says Bradley. Participating in the show helps aspiring models, actors and singers connect with talent agencies that are there representing other clients. e application process is open for toddlers who have started walking to children up to age 18. Guest performing spots are open for anyone older than 18. "Our first-place prize is $500 that the child can invest back into their talent," says Bradley. Another option is "Mom, I Want to Model" workshops that help prepare children to pursue modeling. "We teach an entire four-hour session on how to take portfolio pictures, how to walk on the runway, pose and more," Bradley says. Bradley says her daughter came up with the model management business because she wanted to teach others what she knows and give them tips for modeling success. "Let's say a 4-year-old didn't know how to walk correctly on the runway. I can help her with that," Bradley says. "I started modeling when I was 3. I work with my models on LooseLeafSeason.com 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND Visit www.fayacademy.org for more information • Pre-K through grade 12 STEAM SmartLabs ® • Chromebook 1:1 program • Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team • 71 percent of students who take the AP exams score a 3 or higher. • More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. • The 26 members of the Class of 2022 were offered more than $3 million in college scholarships and grants. RANKED #1 IN THE NICHE.COM 2022 BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA

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