A Day in the Life of a Model- Interview with Model Saycred Monroe

Today I had the opportunity to interview a model/film maker/Entrepreneur known as Saycred Monroe. She has been in the industry as a model for a little over a year and film making for 4 years running. As her career unfolds we are a given an insight in a day in the life of a model through her daily experience on set.


Maestro: Saycred Monroe Welcome. Thank you for joining me today.


Saycred Monroe: Thank you. Glad to be here today.


Maestro: How do you manage to separate the people from the problem as a model when engaging with other models, producers, artist in shoots?


Saycred Monroe: I separated the people from the problem by simply thinking to myself that everyone has a job to do. The model wants to at least have their 15 min of fame. So if they get cranky it's, because they have been up for sometime and they just want to get to the top just like I do. I just brush them off and try not to have any animosity toward them.  I never really have any issue with a producer. Artists can get a little grabby and I let them know that they can't do that if we are not shooting. If it continues I simply leave the shoot.


Maestro: Is there biased appreciation for models in the industry?


Saycred Monroe: Yes, there is.  most of the time if you are not red or yellow bone or caramel skin which means lighter skin tone its harder for you to get in the door. If you are my complexion, which is darker then caramel it is hard for you to get work. Unless you have a big backside then they have no other choice , but to let you in.


Maestro: What has been your criteria objective when diving into multiple roles other than modeling? how do you balance out the load?


Saycred Monroe: My objective criteria is just to be successful even if it is not with modeling. Just to be a dam good businesswomen.  How do I balance the load? Well  I have a really crazy schedule. I have to make sure that I attend to my regular business. Along with networking in the film industry, and going to shoots that don't require me to be in front of the camera.  I also still have to keep my networking up in the modeling industry and try not to miss any events. I can't let people forget about me. I have to exercise almost everyday. So on an average day I go to bed around 4am in the morning. Along with juggling a lover.  I actually use almost all of my 24 hr in a day.



Maestro: How does your definition of "model" give you leverage and power over other models in the industry? What makes you more valuable as a model than the rest?


Saycred Monroe: What makes me more appealing is that I am very artsy when it comes to shooting. I have no problem with doing tasteful nudity. I push the envelope enough, but I wont go into pornographic work.  To make this clear I will not show my boobs or my "vajay-j"...(laughter) I am very intelligent and I know a lot about the business. I can tell if someone is trying to screw me over. However, I do feel that I have a big personality.  It kind of gets me through the times when I am nervous about something that I am doing ( such as public speaking) along with God.


Maestro: As a whole how do you  see the mutual benefit when working with others that may try to sabotage you and how does that shape who you are as a model today?


Saycred Monroe: I see every negative that comes my way as a positive. When someone does something wrong to me, like take my panties and my shoes(laughter), I look at it as a plus. That means that I am doing something right as a model; that they are scared that I will steal their shine.  Things that I have seen in the business has shaped me as a better model, because now I know what not to do.  I feel like I've made some mistake, but I have learned from them.  I am only 23 years old, I started almost 1 year ago, and I picked up quick on the bad and the good of the industry.  Now I can apply them and make it all positive for me.



Maestro: Thank you so much for sharing your personal insight on the life a model. I wish you all the luck and success in your career.

Saycred Monroe: No Thank you for having me