Meet our May feature model, country singer, and Playboy Creator, Ryan Hadarah! “I’m a southern belle born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama,” shares Ryan. “It’s a bit like a movie scene filled with lightning bugs, Spanish moss, and trees so old they look like they could talk! I love the way I feel when I’m home: warm, free, and completely myself.” Ryan comes from a family of artists, and it’s only natural she would pursue it herself. “My passion has always been music,” says the singer. “My dad was a blues guitarist. I’ve had music guiding me for as long as I can remember.” You can often find Ryan in front of the camera or playing a show. “I’m most proud of chasing my dreams and staying strong when I wanted to give up,” she shares. “I admire my confidence and my ability to believe in myself.” As for who she is? She’s caring, a dreamer, and most of all, always herself. “I’m unwaveringly myself, stubborn, and a bit too honest,” she laughs. “My mother tells me I could argue with a signpost, but she also says I’m an old soul with a big heart. I love animals and would do anything for the people I care about!” Ryan first discovered Playboy through the magazine. “I used to see the magazines in stores and dreamed of growing up to be like the confident, beautiful women I’d see in the pages,” she says. “Being a part of a brand that helps women feel confident and in charge of their sexuality feels incredible. It feels like being part of a really cool piece of history.” Check out more from Ryan Hadarah here and on Playboy, where she creates exclusive content for her fans!