Lyena Strama

I WAS BORN IN POLAND, GREW UP ON A FARM FOR TEN YEARS & THEN MOVED TO THE USA WITH MY MOM. AT AGE 14 I DECIDED I WANTED TO MODEL SO THATS WHERE IT ALL STARTED.

Who inspires you and why?

I draw my inspiration mainly from my grandmother on my mothers side. Her life wasnt easy, especially after the WW2, but she always made the best of everything. She also pushed herself to be the best she could be & worked hard to achieve what she wanted. She raised my mother & my uncle on her own while juggling two jobs. She was a strong, independent & loving woman.

Do you have a charitable cause you care about?

Yes! Orphanages & womens shelters. I recently cleaned out my closet & I had about 4-5 huge bags of clothing I wasnt interested in wearing anymore, some brand new with tags.

My friend works for one of the womens shelters near where I grew up & I'm donating everything there. Id love to get more involved & help those in need & organize local drives to make sure that people less fortunate get what they need & know theres people who care about them.

Do you prefer selfies or camera shots and why?

Camera shots all the way! Better lighting & quality! Also, its easier when someone else takes the photo.

What do you think is wrong with the world?

There is too much hatered, greed & jealousy.

What’s right in the world?

There is still people that put themselves on the line for good causes & to help others. Its refreshing to see.

Should books be determined to be outdated and no longer functional?

Not at all! Its just easier to access them online nowadays whenever you want but I still rather hold a real book over my ipad and read, its easier on the eyes!

Who is your favorite role model and why?