Although those who are somewhat familiar with Alex are familiar with her basketball history, she's sharing her modeling aspirations with the world! When I asked Alex how long she'd be modeling for, she replied "I have wanted to model for as long as I could remember. My mother and I would practice my runway walk in our living room, and she would critique me and give me constructive pointers that I could use to better my walk. As time went on, I won Miss Michiana 2005 Pageant. Later, I tried out for America’s Next Top Model back in 2010. When I did not make the cut, I got discouraged and chose to focus on finishing my degree and being a great mother. I figured that once my child was older, and I had a little better focus after I graduated that I could pick it back up and continue where I left off and also, get better. I watch a lot of high end fashion shows for pointers and trends in modeling and in runway walking and that helps me to develop as my own brand. I take what I have learned and make it my own. Every model must have a signature walk and presence about her, and I feel that mine definitely defines who I am. " After learning about various signatures walks and struts, I grew curious and asked Alex if she switched roles or egos when on the runway. "I definitely have an alter ego when I’m on the runway!" Alex stated. "The name was actually given to me by my mother-in-law at my very first fashion show in Indianapolis. Her name is Alexa!! She is sexy, sophisticated and brings fire to the stage in every twist, turn and pose. She IS fierce!" HEYYYYYYYY Alexa, girl! Modeling has a history of displaying various fashions, events, and skin! Alex states that she is going for the "classy yet sassy" model image.
After, I asked Alex to fill me in on some of her inspirations and reasons she decided to pursue her goals. Alex replied, "My inspirations vary. I am inspired by my parents, mainly my mother for showing me how to be a strong woman and to always do what I believe in and to never give up, ultimately for supporting all my endeavors and also for teaching me how to be a great mother for my children and wife to my husband. I am inspired by my children because they are blessings from GOD. Through them, he forces me to be a better person and to remember that they are always watching me; therefore I need to always be setting a great example for them to follow. Lastly, I am inspired by my husband, Jaimes Monroe Jr. He was shot back in March of 2014 and underwent ten major surgeries. After almost losing his life three or four times, the Lord saw fit to bring him back to me. He is my inspiration every morning that I wake up and see him next to me because he could have been gone. He inspires me to stay strong and to believe in miracles and that nothing is ever impossible."
While tackling all corners of the field, I was eager to learn about the challenges (if any) Alex has of balancing balancing motherhood, marriage-hood, and her career. "It is definitely a challenge to balance motherhood and wife life into my career. But my husband and I are learning to better communicate with one another so that eases the pressure slightly. It is always going to be a mental thing because models can be on a shoot or casting for hours at a time, and communicating with your spouse is mandatory to ensure them first off, that you are safe and secondly that you will be home as soon as you can. As far as motherhood, I hate being away from my babies for too long, so when I get home I make sure to love on them as much as I can and we sing dance and play and interact with each other as much as possible. I keep a open communication line with my children as well, although my daughter is only one, I let her and my five year old son voice whatever opinions or feelings that they have about mommy modeling and I will ultimately make the decision if I need to take a slight break for the sake of them feeling a disconnect, then I will."
I later asked Alex, "What is your dream???" Alex responded, "My ultimate dream is to become a high fashion world renowned model, runway or print. I have been studying fashion since I was a little girl. My mother used to model and seeing her transform into this fashionista with attitude and flare up on that stage made me want to do it also. My goal is to be able to make it to where I want to go, without giving up any of my morals and values. I believe that money is the root of all evil, but also, it’s about the person and their will to be stronger than those temptations. After conquering my goal of modeling, I have dreams of opening a modeling school for girls called 'Ru-Marie’s'. The name is inspired by my late grandmother Ruby Lee Pittman, and my mother Dawn Marie Woods".
Want to stay in touch with Alex?? Like her model Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexaundria-Monroe-Model-Page/514869661969796
Our next star is one of Indiana University at South Bend's finest and most handsome (word from his fans) basketball players and accounting majors, Mark White. White has been a Titan point-guard and shooting-guard for almost three years, and has been playing basketball since the fourth grade. Although White is unsure as to what he'd like to do upon completion of his studies because of his love for basketball and the possibility of him playing ball overseas, he continues striving while approaching all aspects of his goals and success. White keeps his focus on his love for basketball' " I just love the game and I want to stay apart of it" he adds.
Keep a look out as always!!!
With Realness,
B. Elae
