Zodiac Tales
Episode 8.
A new month means a new Zodiac Tales episode! What better way to move through 2024 on a inspiring and positive note?
Alongside the launch of our new Zodiac Signs silk bandanas we wanted to create something special. A link, a connection between two worlds. We have therefore invited some of our favourite personalities to join us and share their experiences and knowledge as their own astrological signs.
And what a delight it all was.
Our 8th guest ambassador is Thao Kilbee. Model, ceramic artist and entrepreneur. As a Leo, she tells us about her journey, her motivation and her confidence!
Here's the full interview, enjoy !
Hello Thao, welcome to our boutique in the center of Brussels, we're so happy to have you here!
To start things off could you tell us a bit more about you and what you do?
I'm a self-taught model because I started without an agency
and I trained as a lawyer. First in acquisition then in human rights.
I traveled a lot and at the age of 30, I just wanted
to do what I wanted since I was little, namely to be a model.
Then I worked for two years as a director and producer
self-taught and today I am also a visual artist as a ceramist.
If you could describe your personality in 3 words, which would you choose?
I feel free.
I feel like I always want to do things according to my intuition.
Determination, when I have something in my head,
it's difficult to part with it, much to the chagrin of my poor husband.
And creativity automatically.
What's astrology for you?
It’s a way to connect with people.
Otherwise, I think it's also a tool that I use from time to
time when I try to understand a person's behavior or attitude.
It is when I tried all the rational cards that I say
to myself: “Okay, so what do alternative sciences have to offer?”
What do you know about your own sign? (Leo)
I know it's associated with the sun, to generosity, determination, passion and creativity.
People often say someone who wants to put themselves forward.
Do you agree?
So to put yourself at the center of attention, I would rather
say when I make efforts, I want it to be recognized and not minimized.
For example, modeling, I say it all the time, but I started by watching
tutorials on YouTube to understand a bit of the codes, the attitude
of how to pose, and it's really a business actually.
Leos are daring and charismatic,
Does this creative assurance help get into the modeling industry?
Yes, it's sure that it's a job where you really have to open doors and I
realized that just because the door was closed didn't mean it was locked.
It's often the encounters, finding yourself at the right time, right place, and how to do it?
You have to be open to opportunities.
For example, I had a contract for Bulgari while being at a dance party and the person who contacted me, in fact, was a director and he told me that he liked the way I dance even though I danced without taking myself seriously.
Besides, I was alone at this party.
If I hadn't decided to dance how I wanted to, I would have never met this person.
Leos are artists who want to share their art with the world,
Is ceramic a way for you to nurture this creativity outside of modeling?
In fact ceramics, as I am often canvassing in modeling and since in the end,
the time I spend on the shooting is much less compared to the time before and after for management and administration, I need this anchoring with reality.
Working with your hands is so therapeutic.
This three-dimensional work also allows me to
focus all my thoughts on a single point and it relieves me.
It's also something I feel proud of because I'm not going to start making excuses.
"No, it's not me"..., no, I did it with my hands.
I can't begin to say it's a divine intervention or luck.
I've done it, so it's quite rewarding.
Leos are also known for their leadership,
Laureate of the 2022 European Women's Leadership award, how do you integrate it in your life.
When I have an obstacle that I manage to overcome, I tell myself
it's too bad that I can't share it with others because it might save time for them.
So when someone is in fear or when I speak
with a person who tells me: "I would like to but I'm afraid",
I say to myself but you know, fear is so normal.
If it's not there, it might not be normal.
I try to focus on results rather than the negative things that could happen.
Then on a daily basis, I try to educate my daughters, to do
what they want to do and not let themselves be guided by choices.
If you want to do it, do it.
Royal signs, Leos are sometimes considered vain and dramatic,
What's, for you, the solution to being humble yet determined?
Exuberant is not so negative too, it can be funny.
And dramatic, if we have too much weight in life, it has to come out.
I think we often confuse pride and vanity.
Vanity is an excess of self-confidence which is based on
perceptions and there is a certain condescension and feeling of superiority.
While pride is based on achievements and is rather
competitiveness with yourself. It's about being the best version of you.
But I think we need to cultivate this pride.
Sometimes people are afraid of not showing who they are just
because they are afraid of being labeled as vain when it is passion that drives you.
It's important to express it because you're a living person, why hold back?
What are you most proud of in your life?
I think it's my ability to bounce back
and to nurture my inner child despite the trials.
Is there anything you'd like to add?
Do things seriously but without taking yourself seriously.
Can you tell us what you're working on and where can people find you?
So I just exhibited at the Royal Library throughout the month of July.
I was one of the winners of the national James Ensor competition.
And it's a sculpture called: "The weight of words" -
the weight that transforms when “love” and the weight that can destroy when “hate”.
Then you can find me on @thaokilbee, that's my social media
on Facebook and Instagram and for the anecdote, kilbee is kill the bee in English.
The little bee is a bit like the thing that revolves
around you and prevents you from moving forward in life.
So it's stepping out of your comfort zone by trying to kill the bee.
But actually by taking a step outside the circle.
(applause)
Thao is wearing the Leo silk astrology bandana from our brand new silk bandana collection based on zodiac signs and mythology.
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