Meet Joseph Bellamy

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Joseph Bellamy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Joseph below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Joseph with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I’ve picked up my work ethic from the amazing people I admire in the entertainment world. Growing up, I realized how important it is to have both male and female role models. We can learn so much from both sides.

For guys, Kanye West and Alton Mason really inspire me. Kanye is a business genius who believes in himself and doesn’t let outside opinions get to him. He’s always in control of his image. Alton Mason is a trendsetter in fashion and a Black man making waves today. I’m super proud of everything he’s achieved and is still doing.

As for the women, Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian are huge influences for me. Nicki is the queen of rap, dominating in a male dominated industry and showing that even after 15 years, no new girl can take her spot. That’s impressive! Kim is an incredible businesswoman who has built an empire not just for herself but for her whole family, and she’s still going strong. Not slowing down anytime soon.

Seeing what these people have accomplished has definitely pushed me to work hard and not throw in the towel.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I grew up in Maryland for 22 years, always kind of dreaming about modeling but never really thinking it was possible—especially not there. I didn’t love how I looked and didn’t know where to even start. Before moving, I had like 4K followers on IG but had wiped all my posts, just using stories now and then. Right before I moved, my older brother Ben pushed me to restart my page. I told him if I was gonna do it, I wanted to do it right—perfectionist problems. He told me I’d figure it out.

I moved to Orlando in October 2021 and posted a selfie with the caption “New era!” That’s when things started moving. I got more intentional with my content and started exploring the city.

Fast-forward to January 2022, I took some pics while out one night with a friend, and randomly decided to send them to a few modeling agencies. Shockingly, one hit me back for a test shoot near Miami. I called my brother, he hyped me up, and I went for it. The shoot went great—they told me I should really go for modeling.

I started submitting to more agencies, and by August 2022, I signed with MMG New York. A few months later, I connected with a local agency, Modelscout, and after a shoot, I officially signed with them in January 2023.

I have been actively refreshing my portfolio while traveling to New York and participating in some of the largest modeling conventions globally. During this time, I have engaged in discussions with numerous top modeling agencies, walked in a fashion show for a renowned designer featured in Vogue, appeared in music videos alongside notable artists, and graced the cover of a local magazine. My journey is far from over.

As a model, I am fortunate to be booked by clients for a diverse range of projects, including photoshoots, fashion shows, music videos, commercials, and more—catering to their unique requirements. I recently returned from meetings with several European agencies in Paris, where I had an excellent time networking. Currently, I am preparing for a pageant in two months and looking forward to New York Fashion Week this fall.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities that really made the biggest impact on my journey were resilience, determination, and having a great disposition.

Resilience helped me push through all the self-doubt and uncertainty, especially in the early stages when I didn’t see a clear path. There were so many moments where it would’ve been easier to give up, but bouncing back and staying grounded kept me moving forward.

Determination was key once I committed to making it happen. From relaunching my Instagram to submitting my photos to agencies, I had to stay consistent, even when things felt slow or unsure. It’s that mindset of “I don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m going to figure it out.”

Lastly, a great disposition—just being open, kind, and positive—really opened doors. Whether I was working with photographers, agencies, or even just connecting with people online, having a good attitude made a difference. People remember how you make them feel, and good energy travels far in this industry.

For anyone just starting out:
• Build resilience by not letting rejection define you—use it to grow.
• Strengthen your determination by setting small, clear goals and holding yourself accountable.
• And work on your disposition by staying humble, curious, and treating every opportunity like it matters—because it does.

We’ve all got limited resources, time, energy, focus etc – so if you had to choose between going all in on your strengths or working on areas where you aren’t as strong, what would you choose?

Honestly, I think the real magic happens when you do both. Go all in on your strengths and work on your weaker areas. Focusing on your strengths helps you stand out and build confidence, while improving your weaker spots keeps you growing and adaptable.

For example, one of my biggest strengths has always been my disposition. I connect well with people, stay positive, and bring good energy into rooms. That helped me make strong first impressions with agencies and collaborators. I leaned into that, and it opened a lot of doors.

But at the same time, I had to work on things I wasn’t naturally great at. Like self promotion, or being comfortable in front of the camera early on. That stuff didn’t come easy. When I relaunched my Instagram, I had to push past a lot of doubt and perfectionism. I started small: planning out content, practicing posing, learning what worked—and just showing up consistently even when it didn’t feel perfect. It was uncomfortable, but it made me better.

So yeah, double down on what makes you you, but don’t ignore your weak spots. They might just become new strengths if you give them a shot. It’s not about being perfect at everything, it’s about evolving and staying open to growth.

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Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Joseph with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

We’ve all got limited resources, time, energy, focus etc – so if you had to choose between going all in on your strengths or working on areas where you aren’t as strong, what would you choose?

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