Alexandra Cristin
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| Born | April 12, 1989 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, model, television personality |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Website | selfmadebossbabes |
Alexandra Cristin (born April 12, 1989), is an American entrepreneur, plus size model, reality television personality, and the founder of Glam Seamless, based in New York City.[1][2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Cristin was born on April 12, 1989, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was raised by a single mother. At the age of nine, she was accepted into a boarding school for children in poverty, called the Milton Hershey School. After graduating high school in 2007, she moved to New York City to become a plus size model and study business. In 2011, she graduated from Pace University. In the same year Cristin signed a modeling contract in New York City and established an e-commerce business, Glam Seamless.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Cristin appeared on several reality TV shows throughout 2009–2016 on top networks, including NBC, E!, Oxygen, and TLC.[6] Cristin transitioned her TV career into modeling where she signed a deal in New York City, landing modeling campaigns for several retailers including Old Navy, Dress Barn, and Ashley Stewart.[citation needed] After a successful career in TV and modeling, Cristin started an e-commerce business, Glam Seamless.[3] Cristin started with $1,500 and grew the company to a seven figure business within two years, with no outside funding.[5][7] Cristin has created a non profit organization; Glam Girls, that helps young girls in poverty to discover their inner strength and beauty.[8] Cristin now owns several businesses including a plus size clothing line, a hair extensions manufacturing company, a YouTube channel and blog called Self Made Boss Babes, and is writing a book Pretty Ugly: The Reality of Success, which released at the end of 2020.[6][9]
In 2018, Alexandra founded a nonprofit, Glam Girls, which works with young high school girls in low-income areas providing scholarships and mentorship.
In 2019, her business Glam Seamless was acquired by Beauty Industry Group.
Recognition
[edit]In April 2017, Cristin was listed on Inc. Magazine's 30 under 30 list.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Larrabee, Dory (18 April 2017). "This Updo Is Perfect For Prom — Expert Tips To Do It Yourself". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ "Trendy Plus Size Clothing For Curvy Women". CurvyGal. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Alexandra Cristin on Hair Locks and Extensions". huffpost. The Huffington Post. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "From the CEO/Founder of Glam Seamless". Pissed Consumer.
- ^ a b Jones, Allie. "How Bachelor Contestants Cash In After the Show Is Over". New York. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Aren't Alone: See 9 More Couples Who Got Engaged on Reality TV on Kardashians". E! Online. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ Long, Jonathan (2017-05-25). "5 Components of Bootstrapping a Business". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ "Alexandra Cristin Portfolio". MSA Models. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ "Alexandra Cristin, Author at Glam Seamless Blog". Glam Seamless Blog. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^ "Glam Seamless". Inc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-20.