Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime, the founder of A Lady Named Pearl Modeling & Leadership Academy, a division of ALNP Foundation Inc., is an expert in teaching transformation, both in the world of next generation leadership preparedness and in the world of modeling.      

The modeling industry is often narrow-casted as just about physical appearance and presenting only the façade of the person. However, Linda Pearl Fils-Aime has discovered a new way to upend the old modeling industry to become a tool to help shape future global leaders of all sizes, gender, perspectives and mindsets.

Pearl is a seasoned author, speaker, university professor, fashion model, and performing artist.

Pearl began her professional career as a model walking the runways for Ebony Fashion Fair, touring the U.S., Canada and Caribbean.

Shortly after touring with Ebony Fashion Fair, Pearl pursued her MBA at Clark Atlanta University. Pearl served as a real estate analyst for a Fortune 1 company from 2008 to 2011, and as an adjunct business school professor at Clark Atlanta University, teaching Leadership and Professional Development since August 2011 to June 2017.

In October of 2014, Pearl opened ALNP Foundation Inc. ALNP Foundation Inc. mission is to shape the confidence of girls and women to become future leaders through leadership, entrepreneurship and professional development training.