Valerie took her first print modeling job at the age of 16 in Oklahoma City, where she attended high school and took her first acting classes. At the age of 19, she arrived in Los Angeles, where she accepted an internet modeling job that opened the doors to her career as a TV personality and pin-up model. She's been featured as a host on the Playboy TV series, Sexcetera, and has played supporting and featured roles in a number of other TV shows and independent films. In addition, she was voted Miss Hot Rod 2004 by the readers of Hot Rod magazine and has appeared in a number of print and online publications. She occasionally contributes as a freelance writer for digital publications. Her topics generally focus on intimacy and dating but also cover conscious living, mental health, personal wellness, culture and society. Valerie has a Masters of Arts in Critical Writing. As of 2021, she began working on a doctoral degree while making occasional appearances in various forms of media.