Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime, the founder of A Lady Named Pearl’s Modeling & Leadership Academy is an expert in teaching transformation, both in the world of modeling and in the world of next generation leadership preparedness. With experience as a former Ebony Fashion Fair model and university professor teaching leadership and professional development, Pearl 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.