We had the good fortune of connecting with Tomar Thomas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tomar, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Education was stressed in my household growing up so I took school very seriously. I thought the only way I could be successful was to get a good paying job. However, as I got older I felt more drawn to my creative side. I was always told I should model because of my height, but I never saw myself as a high fashion runway model. I was introduced to youtube by a friend in high school and fell in love with the idea of sharing my life online. I think the beauty behind influencing is that you have the freedom to share and do what you want with your platform. So in a sense I am modeling, but on my own terms!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
So I began posting youtube videos randomly towards the end of high school and throughout my freshman year of college. I really began to take social media seriously when I graduated from my first undergrad in 2019. Pursuing a career on social media is arguable one of the hardest things I have ever done. It took me 3 years to finally see any of my hard work begin to pay off and it was one of the most rewarding feelings. My content focuses primarily on fashion and lifestyle. I share my personal style, tips & tricks, and how to build your capsule wardrobe. I also include my everyday life from work, home, family, friends, and travel. I think it’s important to share the fun parts of life but also the not so glamorous parts to remain relatable. Social media is a highlight reel so it’s nice to see that even successful people have bad days!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I think everyone in my life has played such a major role in the success I have had at this point in my life and career; from my immediate family, distant family, friends, my followers, etc. I am who I am today because of all of the support and encouraging words. I think it’s so important to show appreciating to these people no matter my success because I know they would be there for me with or without this career.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomarthomas

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tomarthomas

Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomarthomas

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