Dyme of the Month

This Carolina Honey is loving and living her life to the fullest. While Ms. Candice Monique says that she's still really new to the game, her poses and pictures show otherwise. Behind her fun smile lies the beauty, grace, and the "not a force to be reckoned with" attitude that every model is known to have. This North Carolina native talks about the rewards of modeling, both good times and hard times, and how to do what you got to do.

Ms. Monique is currently working with Carolina Honeys and Innovative Modeling. One of the best rewards of being a model, besides being featured in Diva Dymes Magazine, is being able to do a sexy photo shoot. Even though she’s used to being sort of tomboyish and goofy, Ms. Monique stated that a sexy photo shoot can change how you look at yourself. “Seeing myself in lingerie that is tasteful makes me feel proud and sexy about my body and curves,” she said. She is just as funny and friendly now as she was growing. “I was actually an outcast, nerdy, goofy, a little feisty,” she said. “But I stayed in my own lane and was cool with many.” Ms. Monique has always had an interest in modeling and went on various appointments, only to arrive home with some disappointments. “I went to model calls and was told I was either too short or had too many tattoos,” she stated. After she came across the work of photographer Chris McBrown, who works include some “Jet Beauties of the Week” for Jet Magazine, she signed up for a chance to be a beauty of the week and see what happens. Today, Ms. Monique feels that she feels that she really has a crossover appeal because of her ability to specialize in urban fashion, print and commercial, swimsuit, lingerie, and glamor modeling.

Ms. Monique also holds down a job as a medical assisting instructor, but she talks of how she would love to use her modeling career as means to use it for the greater good. She states that she would love to make a name for herself and then open up a community center or non-profit organization for low-income children whose parents are addicted to drugs. She also feels that with the right help, a young girl can overcome many and any obstacles and turn lemons into lemonade. Ms. Monique has definitely turned her sour hardships into sweet success after fighting some of her own battles. “I have overcome sexual and mental abuse, gangs, drugs, marrying at a young age and divorce … but I’m a trooper,” she said. “I take my testimony in stride and try to use it to help other brothers and sisters who need my insight.” Ms. Monique had some great friends to support her in her successes and trials, but how awesome is it to be married to your best friend?

Ms. Monique and her husband, Christopher, have known each other for four years prior to their marriage and he is her biggest fan. “Our foundation as friends makes a world of a difference, we have each other’s back no matter what,” says the model. Ms. Monique also states that the unselfish support from her husband makes her feel very blessed. When life gets hectic with work, social life, and home life, Ms. Monique believes that life can be both trying and humbling. God and her family are the main priorities in her life. She ends her thoughts with these strong words, “When you try to keep your spirit golden and put Jah first, everything else will fall into place.”

To learn more about Candice Monique, check her out atwww.myspace.com/1candicemonique.

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