From Catwalks To Crayons: How International Model Valentina Ferrer Balances Runway Life & Motherhood

Balancing any professional career with personal growth can prove to be immensely challenging. That challenge is made all the more substantial when your job requires you to travel extensively and maintain a public-facing presence, as Valentina Ferrer’s modeling career does. Despite these challenges, for over a decade, Valentina has attained success in various aspects of her diverse journey. From her rise in the fashion industry to her role as a devoted mother, she now strives to find a balance between personal wellness, career, and motherhood.

Valentina Ferrer is an international model originally from Córdoba, Argentina. She was scouted for modeling in 2015 in Miami. Since then, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion world, gracing multiple covers of high-profile fashion outlets and working with iconic fashion brands.

Valentina’s Modeling Start & Rapid Success

In the decade that she has been in the industry, she has also walked in many of the most prestigious runway shows, many times over. She is the first to giddily admit that her career has been full of numerous “pinch me" moments, in which dreams she never dared to dream became reality. As a model, she got the chance to walk for many designers and artists whom she had long admired, as well as working with brands that she’s respected since her youth.

Despite her success within the industry, modeling was not something that Valentina actively pursued. “To be honest, modeling was not something I was particularly looking for,” she admits. “I was randomly discovered in Miami, and after that, my passion and love for modeling grew rapidly.”

The Times They Are A-Changing

However, after a full 10 years of working in the modeling industry, her life has changed tremendously on both a professional and personal level. She is currently on the board of a nonprofit organization, Glasswing International, and is now a devoted mother. To this end, childcare and the spending of quality time with her child have become a key priority for her, which can make her demanding travel schedule a bit more rigorous. As she says, “The biggest challenge for me is maintaining good habits with my child while traveling and balancing my work routine... It is crucial for me to make time for hobbies and activities that my child enjoys.”

Another element that has changed significantly for her is her health. Since beginning her modeling career, she has been diagnosed with celiac disease. As such, health and wellness have become even more integral parts of her daily routine. She strives to maintain a sense of normalcy while traveling, implementing a routine that suits both her health and more importantly, her child. As she details, “Staying healthy and maintaining proper nutrition comes somewhat naturally to me because I have celiac disease. I enjoy all the veggies and delicious variety of proteins, and love a good snack! Fun fact about me: I carry snacks in my bags at all times!”

The Next 10 Years & Beyond

Moving forward, Valentina Ferrer is eager to see what the next decade of her life will bring. In the blink of an eye, her life has changed in such profound ways, from her modeling success, to the birth of her child, and her nonprofit work. She aspires to spread her wings even further in the years to come and has plans to branch out into acting and maybe even be a part of a show or movie. Ultimately, her long-term vision includes growing both personally and professionally while staying grounded and true to herself.

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