From humble beginnings in Calgary, to the cover of Italian Vogue, Lisa Cant epitomized the doe-eyed ing\u00e9nue of the early noughties. With campaigns for Chanel, Akris, Juicy Couture and Daks under her belt, Lisa stepped back from the limelight to attend university. Now a mother, Lisa balances her new role with the new challenges that brings. Emily Sandberg and I caught up with Lisa to find out what she\u2019s up to these days.<\/p>\n
What went through your mind when you were approached in Ikea to try modeling?<\/p>\n
I was pretty surprised \u2013 I\u2019d never thought of modeling before that moment. I never imagined that it would take me this far.<\/p>\n
After six years of modeling successfully you decided to enroll at Columbia University. What was the trigger for this decision and how did you maintain balance?<\/p>\n
I was just looking to do something different. I wanted a challenge and thought that university would be incredibly enlightening \u2013 which it was. I definitely had to cut back on traveling and working. I probably could have done a better job of finding time for work, but I became very involved in my studies and rarely wanted to miss classes, so I turned down a lot of potential jobs. I felt like it was the right thing for me at the time as I wanted to do my best in university.<\/p>\n
You are involved with The Model Alliance. What was the impetus for making this decision?<\/p>\n
Sara Ziff, the founder, approached me and asked if I would write an essay about going back to school. We were both in Columbia at the time and she wanted a model\u2019s perspective about the challenges of balancing modeling and studies.<\/p>\n
What have you discovered about yourself through modeling?<\/p>\n
I learned that I can be patient. Modeling takes a lot of patience, you are primped all day at work, sometimes longer than you are even shooting.<\/p>\n
What are your goals for the future?<\/p>\n
I would like to keep an open mind for the future. I don\u2019t have any concrete plans and no specific goals at the moment, which I enjoy.<\/p>\n
What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n
That I had a baby last year; little Charlie is the center of my life.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to someone about to embark on a modeling career?<\/p>\n
To be persistent. I was rejected by a lot of agencies before I began working. If someone really wants it they need to try smaller markets and just keep working at it.<\/p>\n
What are you most grateful for?<\/p>\n
The love of my family.<\/p>\n
What was the last book you read?<\/p>\n
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walters. Makes me want to go to Italy in the 1960s.<\/p>\n
What last made you cry?<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not much of a crier \u2013 definitely not in movies.<\/p>\n
Favorite board or card game?<\/p>\n
Scattergories<\/p>\n
Gamble or invest?<\/p>\n
A bit of both.<\/p>\n
List three things you are grateful for right now.<\/p>\n
The love of my family, the opportunity to spend most days with my son and my health.<\/p>\n
Lisa Cant is represented by Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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