Eyes on the Prize!
with FHM United Kingdom February 2023 cover star Gabi Ashton / @gabi_ashton
Photography by Roxy Ryann / @roxyryannphotos
PR: LA Media Group / @la.mediagroup
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Happy to have you on FHM! Any exciting projects or travels lined up this year? Thank you for having me! The upcoming months will be very busy for me. It’s a bit daunting actually. I’m not someone who believes being very busy equates to productivity or becoming more successful. I’ll be traveling and doing photoshoots all over the world — Paris, Italy, and Spain. In between those trips, I’ll be spending some time in Southeast Asia.
What helps you find that work/life balance? I love my work, but I absolutely support laying in bed and doing nothing. Sometimes it’s totally necessary to have a reset. They say boredom sparks creativity; right? It’s true. I’m the most imaginative when I have downtime. I don’t subscribe to the “no days off” mentality. I don’t want to work myself into the ground. To be honest, I’m extremely ambitious and love working, so I tend to be pretty preoccupied with my projects. Life is wonderful because I love my job, but I always find time to relax.
What would your ultimate dream date be? I would love to jet off to the Maldives, or somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea. I’m fantasizing about a warm and sunny vacation only because I was just in the snow haha! I imagine my date and I relaxing in a bungalow over the water, sunbathing, laughing, and having romantic meals together — minimal clothing required of course. I’ll be galivanting around in my bikini most of the time. I love romantic getaways!
What are you looking for in a potential partner? I love a gentleman who wants to provide and take care of his partner. I have high standards for myself, and I expect anyone I date to meet certain standards when it comes to how they treat me. Life is better when I’m being surprised with gifts and luxury vacations. I feel the most feminine when I feel safe and cared for. Building a strong emotional connection and getting to know someone is beautiful. When you feel connected and comfortable with someone, the physical connection is so much better. I also would want to be around someone with a good sense of humor. I love making my partner laugh! Studies have shown that being silly actually makes you smarter, and it reduces stress.
What’s your favorite thing about traveling and working as a model? I get to meet people from all over the world and connect with people I would have never had the chance to meet if I worked at a desk all day. I get to be creative, have fun, and travel the world doing things I enjoy.
Who inspires you the most? I really look up to other models in the industry that are having major wins. I love seeing other women succeed in their careers. I think if they can achieve something great, so can I. For me, I see a win for one as a win for all. There’s plenty of success to go around.
What makes you the ultimate partner to have? I effortlessly keep things exciting and stimulating. I’m supportive of their goals. I don’t pass judgment and I create space for my partner to be themselves. I’m very attentive, affectionate, and loving when I’m with someone I care about.
What are some of your travel tips? Google is your friend. Research as much as you can — at least for the basic logistics of getting around. I don’t typically plan things for every day actually, and the less I feel like a tourist, the better. Consider getting a personal travel guide if you can. Travel alone if you can. Things might not go as planned, and that’s okay. Most importantly — enjoy the moment and have fun.
Where can our readers catch up with you and stay updated with your work? Follow me on social media. Twitter: @GabiAshton or Instagram: @gabi_ashton.
