We had the good fortune of connecting with Tinna Anne Kitchaiya and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tinna Anne, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I am an Air Force brat and Veteran. I grew up moving around and honestly, enjoyed being able to reinvent myself each time. The military lifestyle has made me resilient, adaptive, and I have a unique worldview. The attention to detail, hustle, discipline, the style of manners, have all contributed to how I operate daily and as a professional at any job I hold. Modeling and acting have always been a passion of mine and through the years I have been fortunate enough to realize my dream. When I left my parent’s house and joined the service, I pursued anything and everything that brought me joy ferociously because I grew up in a stricter home with many siblings. Going after dreams wasn’t always practical in a middle-class large family. Even so, as siblings, we always found a way to put on shows, plays, or do full prank productions. Modeling has always been a creative outlet for me no matter what country or base I was at, I found a way to do modeling projects. I am most confident in front of the camera.

What should our readers know about your business?
I started my business, CK Connections, Ltd. in 2019. I started a business so that I could create independent wealth and a legacy for my children. I wanted something that was solely mine. It began as a social media management business and has evolved over the last year into Instagram Coaching for beginners. I switched to teaching and coaching the basics of Instagram because I know what it is like to be running a business and have to sift through the constant changes and demands of social media marketing. I want to be able to teach business owners how to use my favorite platform and do it without stressing about the changes. To show how knowing the very basics first can set a strong foundation to be able to adjust. It is never easy to be an entrepreneur. Learning to fail and keep going and having the patience to stick to your plan for your business and be consistent while everything seems to swirl and change around you are probably the biggest challenges.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I live North of Denver so I really like visiting Horsetooth and Lory Park for the views. For some downtown fun I like to walk around Loveland and Fort Collins downtown areas and pop into different bars and restaurants for a drink. One of my favorite places to drop by is actually Totally 80s Pizza & Museum. Of course we would have to try any and all the Breweries!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to dedicate the shoutout to my son and daughter. They are my world and the reason for all that I do. My mom for always supporting me in any way she can. Also to the San Antonio creative crew that gave me my start in modeling, Paul Laura, Teresa Marez, and Ron Smith. Thanks to photographer Daniel ‘Danz’ Perez in Tokyo for being an inspiration, friend, and huge supporter. And obviously to all the creatives I have been blessed to work with here in Denver! I am extremely thankful for all who truly see me and support me.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/_tinna_anne

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinna.kitchaiya.connect/

Image Credits
Marvin Kaulembe, Snapdrobe Photography Sugarhill Studio

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