Tyra Banks honed her craft young, rising to global supermodel status in the 1990s. Her career was especially notable as she aided in breaking down racial barriers within an industry that seldom gave Black models a chance. Banks landed multiple historic achievements, including being the first black woman on covers of both GQ and The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
She gained a wider influence when she also became involved in television. Banks was creator, host and producer of the American reality show America's Next Top Model — a modelling competition series. The program was tied intimately to her career, affording her the opportunity to impart fashionable wisdom and modeling experience to an audience on a far larger scale. Later, she hosted The Tyra Banks Show, which won two Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding informative talk show.
Banks also delved into acting, production and business. By the early 2010s she was appearing on television and working on business ventures, indicating her work went beyond fashion. Instead she morphed into a multimedia star and businesswoman. One of the hallmarks of her professional persona was how often she switched industries.
Starting from a whole another life platform is Martha Stewart. History and architectural history were taught at Barnard College, where she studied and worked as a stockbroker before becoming involved with the food and catering business. Her catering endeavors led her eventually to be recognized for refined presentation, hospitality, and the culinary arts.
Stewart published more to enhance her knowledge and grew from it. The books bolstered her authority, and the debut of Martha Stewart Living positioned her as a go-to for millions on everything from cooking to decorating, gardening to crafts to entertaining. Her media company subsequently grew into TV and consumer products, making her name a massive lifestyle brand.
The tales of Banks and Stewart are fascinating in their evolution. Banks went from an unqualified but successful model to becoming a TV host, producer, author and entrepreneur. Stewart evolved from a caterer and former stockbroker into a media, television, and home-living mogul.
Again, their careers show that numerous paths can lead to public recognition. While fashion and entertainment served as the base for her bank (Banks), Stewart used practical lifestyle know-how and publishing as the basis of hers.
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