Carrie Stevens is an exceptionally talented and accomplished American model, actress and an entrepreneur. She is Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for June 1997. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Hardwick, Massachusetts. You later studied journalism at Memphis State University. Your chance on being spotted in a dentist’s waiting room by a Hollywood talent agent later led to your first television appearance on an episode of the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1992. You then appeared in numerous television shows and took start your career in modeling. You were selected as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for June 1997. This propelled your modelling career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fashion and glamour modeling and excelled as an actress. Tell us something about this fairy tale journey?
Ms. Carrie Stevens:
Thank you for asking. I never feel like I lived a fairy tale, although when someone reads me my credits, I look back on my journey with pride. I came from a small town where you get laughed at if you say you are going to conquer the acting and modeling industry, but I didn’t let that stop me. I had a fire in me, and I dreamed big. It never came easily to me though, it was a challenge to keep the positive attitude. There is a lot of rejection in the industry and one must find a way to cope with it. Exercise is a healthy outlet for releasing frustrations! I always found time to do my cardio, because it kept me sane. And I never I forgot to be my own best friend. When you are fiercely independent, you must be your biggest cheerleader. Someone once told me that I am a good mother, and I need to talk to myself as if I were talking to my son. That’s a good way to keep in check. We must hold our own hand on this journey called life. It’s important to be kind to yourself, as it is to be kind to others.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are world leading media personality, model, actress and a brand ambassador. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Carrie Stevens:
I keep a journal, which I call the “Taking Care of Carrie” journal. It is I write daily what I did for myself mentally, physically and spiritually. Writing keeps me grounded, keeps me on task,and keeps my self love alive.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Ms. Carrie Stevens:
I have a condition called degenerative disc disease. I tend to get herniated discs, and torn ligaments. It’s really frustrating because I seem to get close to getting to my fit goals, and then an injury slows me down. So I have to be careful not to risk injury. I like pilates reformer classes, because pliates keeps my core strong. When my core is strong, my back doesn’t hurt. My favorite cardio is spinning/indoor cycling. I don’t run or do anything high impact. I love to hike in the canyons around Los Angeles on a beautiful day, or go rollerblading along the beach in Malibu or Santa Monica. Even though I can’t lift heavy weights or try anything fun, like take a trapeze class for example…I can overcome my condition and as long as I stay in motion, I know that I am winning.
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