We recently connected with Alexis Stapleton and have shared our conversation below.

Alexis, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

So I think the biggest risk I have ever taken, was definitely going to New York City to chase my dreams in modeling. The modeling work in New York is so cut throat and competitive. You have to really keep your head up, and remember what the end goal is for yourself. It definitely was not an easy rush for me to take. I got signed with an agency up there, and it was definitely something I worked very hard for. But like I said New York is very intimidating and cut throat. I spent a month there, doing so many photo shoots, and going to castings through my new agency I got signed too. All in all I think it shaped into a stronger model and woman.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

So my name is Alexis, and I am twenty two years old, and from Knoxville, TN. My whole life all I have ever wanted to do was model. I remember watching the Victoria secret fashion show every year with my sister. I would pretend my hallway was my runway, and I would put my moms heals on and walk back and forth for hours pretending I was on the Victoria secret runway. Still to this day, my biggest goal/dream as a model is to work for Victoria secret. Something that has always set me apart from others is that I am a identical twin. We both have modeled together for as long as I can remember. We have always had one another.
Something I am most proud of is honestly just how far I have come as a model, and as a woman. I’ve done everything on my own. Everywhere I have gotten, I have done for myself. Of course I have a very supportive family, but I got myself to New York, LA, and every other place I have traveled to for modeling, and to chase my dreams. I’m proud that I have been signed with a New York agency. I’ve gotten to meet so many amazing people in this industry.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Yes. I am so many goals that continue to keep me going in this industry. I have a dream of working with so many well known brands. I’m not 5’10 or a size 0. I want to show people, and younger women that you can be a normal size like I am, and still become a model. That you can reach your goals and have all your dreams come true, if you just put the effort in and not give up.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

Definitely instagram, or any social media platform. It helps connect people from all over the world. It’s a great way for brands, agencies, and directors to see your work as well!      

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Alexisstapleton01

Image Credits
Yasmineimg- photographer Brian mcquian- photographer Sammie broadway hare- photographer