Photography by NARA SMITH

NARA SMITH

Model and Content Creator

The model and content creator has conquered the Internet with her ASMR-coded take on the tradwife phenomenon, making everything from toothpaste to soda from scratch while decked out in couture.

WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT? Most nights, I find myself unable to put down my current fantasy book—even when I want get to bed early. The rest of the time, I sit in bed tweaking recipes and thinking about what to have for breakfast the next morning.

WHO DO YOU CALL THE MOST? I’m with my husband constantly. When I’m not, I call him more than I probably need to. He always has something helpful to say in hard moments, and he helps sort my thoughts.

WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT WERE YOU KNOWN FOR? Having an abundance of books in my room. Fantasy, cookbooks, Greek mythology, you name it.

“The rest of the time, I sit in bed tweaking recipes and thinking about what to have for breakfast the next morning.”

IF YOU COULD ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO A SINGLE QUALITY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Being ambitious and hardworking. If I have a goal in mind, I’ll do everything I can to achieve it.

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2025? So much. I’m very passionate about all that I get to do—cooking, fashion, beauty—and I have so many ideas. I’m excited to keep on building.

WHAT QUESTION DO YOU ASK YOURSELF MOST OFTEN WHILE YOU’RE MAKING WORK? Am I staying true to my brand and vision? Does this have longevity?

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