Erum Naseeb
Height: 5’3
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Languages: English, Pashto, Bhirvi, Urdu
Occupation: Model at World Management
Erum Naseeb was born and raised in Pakistan. she moved to Canada with her family and now lives as a Canadain citizen in Edmonton Alberta. Erum has a very enthusiastic and friendly personality. She is a Pharmacy undergraduate and would like to pursue completing in future. Organic chemistry is her favourite subject and chemical composition of various drugs.
At young age Erum fell in love with dancing, making and creating deigns on clothing. Erum has been a board member at Elve special needs school. She advocates for children and families with Autism. As a single mom she had to go through a lot to raise her child with autism on her own. Because of her passionate and goal oriented mindset she never gave up no matter how big the challenges were.
Today Erum helps and advocates for Mental wellness, Autism and quality lifestyle. She has always desired to have a great impact on live and do more. Inspiring others to never stop but keep going to greater lengths and achieve there dreams.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
I love dancing and enjoy playing tennis, badminton. I love creating designs bead work on my dresses.
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
I have taken Ballroom dancing, Lindyhop, Salsa and Bachata lessons.
In what sports, if any, have you participated?
Badminton
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
Princess Diana has the most influence on my life among few other people. Growing up and learning about how strong and elegant she was, it give me courage to be myself more and look forward to more possibilities in life and take the charge.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
Being a single mom of a special needs child is very personal and proudest accomplishment. It sure was not easy at all and a very long journey, but today when I look at my kid who tells me that mom you did a great job taking care of me! I am proud to say I never gave up.
What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
Moving to Canada was the most interesting and unique thing happened to me. I am very thankful to my parents. Having a free will and freedom of choice has shaped my personality into this person that I am today.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I wanted to be a model from very young age and today it is my career. I am very ambitious about self improvement and personal growth. As a single mom I went through a lot and lived in multiple shelters. One day I want to open a shelter that would help anyone in need and improve there life quality. I live and thrive on helping others everyday!
What would be your “dream job” in life?
I have more of a business oriented mindset than just a dream job. Creating jobs for others and helping them achieve more in life is one of my biggest goals in life.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was born and raised in Pakistan by amazing parents. I lived in a very big house full of 7 other families. I grew up with my cousin there was never a dull moment some of my best childhood memories. I went to St. Joseph convent Catholic school that was the golden period of my life.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
During covid I started working at a Tire warehouse, that was the most interesting job I have ever had. I never knew I was so strong lifting those tires and it made me happy. The other interesting job I had was working in the Airline industry, helping passengers with developmental disabilities. They would share with me very interesting things about themselves which amazed me and I loved helping them.
List any volunteering you have done.
I have volunteered in Elves special needs school as a board member. Helped families that I met in shelters and assisted other woman with court, lawyer, food and financial support stuff.
What is your most unusual talent?
Making Announcements
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
Montreal is best city I have been to in Canada.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In 10 years I hope to see myself achieving all my goals. Operating multiple shelters, creating a safe space for people to explore there talents or helping them achieve there goals. Advocating for mental health and actually making a difference in near future everyday.