Model, humanitarian, clinical nutrition expert, and co-owner of an accounting firm – yes, meet all-round talent DEVYN RAMNARAIN…
Tell us a bit about yourself, Devyn.
Hey! I’m a model, humanitarian, clinical nutrition expert, and co-owner of a 13-person CPA Firm. I graduated with my master’s degree from USC in the US in 2022, all while building up my accounting firm and working on the board of directors for the American Red Cross. I love swimming and the gym, Thai food, and alternative and trip-hop music. I will become a registered dietitian this year, after mostly healing from a spinal injury held me back from sitting for the exam.
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I’m mostly Irish, which is probably visually apparent, but I’m also a small part Egyptian.
What is your best asset?
My mind is my most important asset. I’m always eager to start new ventures and build things up, and doing so would be a lot harder if I wasn’t naturally pretty smart. I thank my parents for being huge nerds, like me! My kindness and patience are probably my favourite assets, though. I have the patience of a saint, even though I can come off like a shot of whisky at times. I love deeply and spend a lot of my time thinking of better ways to care for my loved ones and my community.
When do you feel sexy?
Honestly? All the time. I have always felt good about myself – maybe I’m just delightfully delusional. I used to weigh 80kg more, and people would treat me like I shouldn’t feel good in my own body, but I dressed up and thought I was beautiful – I just wasn’t healthy. Now, I’m fit but not more beautiful – at least not to me. I just love being in my skin, through all its changes. I have a cool soul.
What have you learned about men over the years?
Men are just as complex as women, with just as many emotions and just as much of a need to nurture their loved ones. They may go about it differently, but women and men really aren’t that different. I think a lot of men are becoming upset with the way the world is changing right now, but I think if they realise the current system isn’t benefitting almost any of them either, they will come back to society and help us build it stronger than it has ever been.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
Men should keep in mind that women are, psychologically, not that different in what they want and how they think. I can’t speak for all women, but I just want to be able to live my life the way I want without the general population laying out arbitrary rules about what is “cool” or “sexy” or whatever else. Men, you feel like you’re unique and not like every other person, right? You are, and so is every woman. Get to know us as individuals and stop lumping us into some sort of hive mind.
Describe your ideal date.
Oh, man, going to the beach and walking around with some coffee, followed by shopping at a vintage shop, some sort of adventurous meal, and then a show at some divey venue. Lots of kissing. We’d ideally go home after and listen to records while falling asleep. Perfection. It would be all day, ideally.
What can we get you at the bar?
I’m a sucker for a Tom Collins. I’ve always been a gin girlie. I love the way it tastes like Christmas tinsel smells. I also love a good merlot. It makes me feel like a wizard mulling over spell books in an old library.
What is your motto in life?
Do whatever you want in life BUT be sure you are 100 percent comfortable with any and all possible consequences before you do it.
With so many things on your plate, what’s next for you?
I will hopefully have my RDN certification this year, and then I will be a Registered Dietitian! I have a tonne of nutrition experience and absolutely cannot wait to provide clinical intervention to patients and clients alike. Keep an eye out!
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Devyn Ramnarain
BORN: April 17
HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida USA
FIVE-WORD SELF DESCRIPTION: “Love your life out loud!”
INSTAGRAM: @devyn_ramnarain
Interview by PARIS RAINE
Photographs by RANGE OF VIEW PRODUCTIONS
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