“The most important thing in life? Most people would answer love, however I think a really under rated need in society is the need to belong. We all need to feel a sense of belongingness to our community no matter how our communities have developed and changed through social media.”

Emily Sears, Australian model based in LA, meanwhile is trailing behind with over 1,7 million followers on Instagram. Well Deserved. She’s beautiful both inside and outside. Enjoy a C-Heads Exclusive soft and dreamy beach story photographed by Frankie Mark.

What is the most challenging part about working in the model industry?

The most challenging thing I have found in my industry, has been dealing with my own body type and how it’s interpreted. All my earlier work was in men’s magazines or bikini and glamour work and although I’m grateful for all the experiences I’ve had and for the fact this was a foot in the door for me, it’s been challenging to overcome the way curvy bodies are oversexualized by the model industry and society. My opportunities have been reflected in that stereotype but I think it stems from part of a much bigger picture regarding the way women are portrayed in the media and the expectations towards womens beauty and the perception that our physical bodies have any relevance to our character or worth.

Favorite place to be?

My favourite place to be is at home in my room. I love quiet time in my bed, it’s where I reflect and re-energize myself.

Childhood memories?

I have wonderful childhood memories from growing up in Australia. It’s a beautiful place for children to grow up, I spend most weekends in the summer with my family and I cherish those memories. Building sand castles and being chased by a crab in shallow water are some of my earliest childhood memories.

The most important thing in life is?

Most people would answer love, however I think a really under rated need in society is the need to belong. We all need to feel a sense of belongingness to our community no matter how our communities have developed and changed through social media. I believe a huge part of the appeal is how social media makes us feel that we are connected, that belongingness brings a sense of responsibility that is needed to feel purpose and meaning to our lives. We need to feel that we are part of something and that we matter.

What kind of music were you exposed to as a child…?

My father played in a band and that’s how he met my Mum, she was originally dating the drummer and my Dad played the guitar! I was exposed to so much music through my father which I really appreciate. I used to play the big chill soundtrack on repeat. So many classics. My dad would also play the guitar for us at night. Outside of the older classics I remember Michael Jacksons dangerous record to be life changing for me. My father spent a lot of time in America and would go to tower records to buy me CDs so that introduced me to rnb and hip hop acts which didn’t break in Australia until much much later on. I remember Brandy’s first album being one of the firsts that I truly loved.

Where can we find you on a Friday night?

I’m a real homebody, but if I do go out I like to observe and people watch. That’s my favourite part of the scene in LA. You learn so much from watching people, mannerisms tell a lot more than words.