The climate wasn’t the only thing heating up in Thailand’s idyllic island of Koh Samui this month. With twelve of our stunning models on tour, MAXIM Australia and New Zealand brought its own level of hotness to host location Panorama Summit Samui. Welcome to Destination MAXIM…
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m an international model and founder of Bondi Blooms. I studied floral designing in New York expressing my femininity through artistic designs. There is healing practises coming to BB to help others connect and find peace through nature. I work with what connects to my soul and constantly practising doing things from LOVE.
Describe your Destination MAXIM experience.
Memorable – always! Filled with laughter, new friends, new experiences and so powerful! When the MAXIM team and models come together the content is the best and most creative I’ve ever seen – we also have so much fun along the way and everyone is so supportive of each other.
What’s the most attractive quality in a guy?
Vulnerability!
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
Don’t try to fix a woman – hold her and support her in times of struggles. I find a lot of men want to fix things for women, which is beautiful, but actually it’s not a healthy dynamic and can come with consequences and pushing her away. It’s important to give space, hold and support – this goes for your female friends, too!
Tell us something new happening in your life right now.
My business is my passion in floral designs and right now I’m practising sound healing bowls plus I’m a yoga student to help others ease tension and anxiety in their lives, and connect back to nature and spirituality.
What’s next for you?
Lots of travel for me this year, especially in Bali to further my yoga and sound healing practises. Plus, focusing on my goals and education.
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Sophie Collins
BORN: September 12
HOME TOWN: Queensland, Australia
FIVE WORD SELF-DESCRIPTION: “Loyal, kind, passionate, playful and blessed.”
HOBBIES: “Being an advocate for mental wellness.”
HIDDEN TALENT: “Diving! I deeply connect with water and I’m currently learning to free-dive up to 50m.”
LIFE MOTTO: “Don’t worry, be happy.”
INSTAGRAM: @mme.Sophia.c
Tour Leader PARIS RAINE
Photography by ROCKY BATCHELOR
Hair & make-up by POLINA PAK
Location Panorama Summit Samui, THAILAND
