Q&A: YOU ASKED, I ANSWERED

When I first announced the launch of Fenmade a few weeks ago I asked you guys to submit your questions to me to include as a post among my first blog posts and you did. In fact over 500 of you did!!! That is absolutely insane, from sleepless nights, car rides and flights I’ve spent all my real free time opening and reading, sorting and deleting. lol, so for all of you guys who submitted legitimate and positive questions THANK YOU! Now, I really will try to answer as much as I can but 500 questions is no walk in the park so here’s the first 10!

Kesi Gardner - Kingston Jamaica

You did so well in the pageant but many people don't know that you've been modeling for years before you became Miss Jamaica Universe. My question to you now is, what's next for you on this journey?

Hi Kesi!

There are so many avenues that I’d like to explore now that one of my biggest goals in life is now under my belt. Many of these include furthering my modeling career on and hitting the international stage. I’ve recently been lucky enough to be included in some very exciting publications coming out in a few months but I can’t say too much on that just yet. Hopefully small steps like those will lead to a spot in #NYFW and more! Thanks for your questions Kesi!

Juan Lamus - Queens, New York, USA

Whats is the one thing that drives you or motivates you to keep on with your dreams in the face of adversity?

Well to be honest Juan, my daily problems are nothing near adversities when compared to what many others are facing in and outside of Jamaica. I find hope, inspiration and motivation from those people, who are really actually going through hard times but still find joy to smile and laugh. My family, friends and you guys also are major motivators in my life right now. :-)

Maria Mitchell - North Carolina, USA

I have a sixteen-year-old daughter that I truly love. What is your number one advice that you can give to a girl considering modeling or beauty competition?

Hey Maria! Aww that’s so sweet, daughters are truly a blessing. My number one advice is to stay true to yourself honey! Let her know and understand her beauty and worth and that there’s no dollar figure, gold trophy or diamond crown that can make her any less beautiful or worth it. That’s how true winners prepare for competition, that way, whether you win or lose you will be happy and content with yourself and your accomplishment. Good luck with things Maria and say hi to your little one!

Sofia Molnar - Costa Rica

Beyond being a beauty queen , what would you like to do to trace your footprints on the sands of time? How Kaci Fennell like to be remembered for generations? Nuff blessings!!!

Hola Sofia! Como estas? haha. I just want to keep doing good, living and enjoying my life with my family and my friends. Career wise I want to further my modeling pursuits, continue my charity work and make Fenmade a household name and brand around the world!

Stefan Brown - Kingston, Jamaica

you have made a great queen these past couple months and no doubt will continue until the end of your reign, but where do you see yourself heading when you have handed over the Miss Universe Crown ?

Hey Stefan, right where I’m supposed to be. Hopefully hopping on a plane to New York :-)!

Mackeda - Toronto, Canada

Hi Kaci, I'm a big fan... Love you girl... what Is your new focus and how will to use your new found fame to help children and women in Jamaica?

Hey Mackeda, Toronto in the house!!!

The charity I’m affiliated with; Style For Change shares my vision and supports my pursuits to battle the effects of poverty among our Jamaican people and I’ve been working with S4C since summer 2014 and will only continue to do all I can. Stay tuned to this space, something very cool is coming in a few weeks which will best answer your question! You know what they say; “Action bigga dan chat”.

Irene Melendez - Philippines

what are your memorable experiences aside from joining Miss Universe 2014 and what are the things that you would like to try/experience/do in the future? Thanks and much love from the Philippines:))

Hi Irene. I’d love to travel more and see more of the world, hopefully come to Philippines very soon! I’d also like to explore the culinary world more, trying my hands at different world cuisines!

Transalation

Gusto ko iyan upang maglakbay nang higit pa at tingnan ang higit pa sa mundo, sana ay sumapit sa Pilipinas sa lalong madaling panahon ! Gusto ko rin upang galugarin ang higit pa sa culinary mundo , sinusubukan ang aking mga kamay sa iba't ibang lutuin mundo!

Juliet Mill - Orlando, Florida

As a graduate of Shortwood Teacher's College, I am interested in knowing what your inspiration is for choosing special education.

The beautiful individuals who fall undert he categorixzation of “special education” are people with talent, ambition and potential just like anybody else. I feel as though in our societies we do make plans in place for them more as a civic obligation and not with any intention for these people to matriculate into into society as proper contributing citizens. With that on my mind I want nothing more than to enter the playing field with a renewed look on where we can help these people -our brothers, sisters, children and friends- see their dreams come true.

Kennie - Chicago,

What challenges you face during miss Jamaica universe and in miss universe?

Hey there Kennie, challenges? what challenges? It was all challenging, they were competitions. I big thing for me was time management, you have so much to do in the weeks and days leading up to the final nights so keeping track of time and planning properly was key for me. I hope that answers your question somewhat.

Rosalie Tulloch - Jersey City, New Jersey

Does your busy schedule for the future includes your new interest in Acting? If so, would that be on the Hollywood side of things? Any planned appearances in the US? Are you a fan of Tessanne Chin? We love her soo as well.

Woah Rosalie, you get one question woman! Lol, I kid.

I do have a new interest in acting and hope to explore it soon. I do have a few appearance type engagements planned for the US but nothing solid enough to make public just yet and lastly of course I’m a fan of Tessanne Chin, I’m the biggest! lol

Thank you guys so much for these great questions.

I also had my team email all 10 of you beautiful people who’s great questions I’ve answered above so if you’re here and have read my answer to your questions let’s continue the conversation in the comments below! Talk soon.

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