Beauty of the Week 11.7.22 – Joseph Augustin (Haitian God)

How old are you?
33 years old 

What’s your zodiac sign?
Pisces

Hometown?
I’m from South Florida / Broward County 

Education and current occupation?
Bachelor in exercise science and certified in personal 

What’s currently on your reading list or podcast? 
The book currently on my reading is of course “No Excuses” by Brian Tracy 

What got you into modeling?
I never looked at myself as a model. The opportunity was presented to me while working out at a gym. A photographer came up to me and said “Hey, you have this unique look, and I would love to do a simple shoot with you at no cost”. That same shoot went viral. It was a humbling experience that took place in 2017 and I am blessed to still be able to drop amazing visuals.

How do you stay in peak shape? What’s your workout and diet regime?
For me to stay in peak shape I don’t break my routine. I work full body 4 days a week and even invested in a home gym if I’m unable to make it. There’s no diet or supplements just making sure I don’t stop the routine that got me the results.

What does self care look like for Joseph? (We love to encourage our readers to take part in self care) 
Self-care for me is yoga, meditation, prayer, and manifestation. In my free time, I’ll stay in and meditate for 10 hours that day in which I am disconnected from the cycle of the world and helps me focus on what’s more important, my mental health and love.

What is something you wish you knew before getting into modeling? Are There any dos and don’ts you would advise others pursuing it?
Something I wish I knew before getting into modeling would be not all agencies are good agencies. When you’re starting off building your brand, be the face of it then work with agencies together and never work for them.

We are all about black beauty, what does black beauty mean to you? 
Black beauty to me is power and its confidence from our physique, our demeanor, and our presence when we walk into a room has a lot to do with influencing the world. There is nothing like black beauty; it is something that is imitated from year to year. Black Beauty is the seasoning on food.

With a growing fan base and platform, what is something you want your followers to take away from following you on your journey?
One thing I would want my fan base to take from my platform is to support people and show genuine love. It doesn’t matter what level of success you’re in. If you can help someone to get to your level, help them.  I grow each day from a lot of helping hands and I just always want to return the favor.

Make sure you follow him @therealhaitiangod