Ipu Podcast

In this exciting episode, we interview Wokie Zaria and talk about her road to becoming a model and the challenges she faced. We hope this inspiring story rekindles that belief in you that despite seemingly insurmountable challenges with focus and discipline any dream can come to fruition. Guest Bio: Greetings, my name is Wokie Zaria Kiamue. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, I relocated to the Commonwealth of Dominica with my parents when I was just five years old. My mother and I immigrated to the United States when I was six; my father joined us two years later. We initially resided in a very crowded extended family home in Philadelphia. Once my father moved to the US, we lived in a rental home and then moved to our own purchased home in Yeadon, a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. I recall my mother cutting my hair when I was six years old, giving me more of a “boyish” look. After that, people commented that she should consider having me try modeling and to go to New York City to pursue these possibilities. As