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A LADY NAMED PEARL

Confident woman smiling in a stylish black suit with a striped tie.

Founder Linda "Pearl" Fils-Aime

ABOUT A LADY NAMED PEARL


Confidence. Presence. Visibility. Leadership.


A Lady Named Pearl is a media, education, and entertainment company dedicated to helping girls and women build the confidence to show up, be seen, and lead.


Founded by Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime, A Lady Named Pearl brings together fashion, personal branding, leadership development, entrepreneurship, media, music, and storytelling to create educational content and transformative experiences for women and girls.


At the heart of the brand is a simple belief:

Confidence can be developed—and when a woman learns how to confidently present herself, communicate her value, and own her presence, it can transform how she leads in business and in life.


Through in-person intensives, online memberships, digital education, speaking, media, and live experiences, A Lady Named Pearl is building a global platform centered around confidence, visibility, and female leadership.



MEET LINDA “PEARL” FILS-AIME

Founder & CEO | Model | Leadership Coach | Speaker | Performing Artist | Entrepreneur


Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime is the founder and CEO of A Lady Named Pearl and the creator of Pearl School of Modeling, where she uses modeling principles as powerful tools for confidence, personal branding, professional presence, and leadership.


A seasoned professional model, performing artist, author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur, Pearl began her modeling career walking the runway with the legendary Ebony Fashion Fair, touring throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

That experience taught her something that would ultimately shape her life's work: modeling is about far more than fashion.

The posture, movement, presentation, discipline, image awareness, and confidence required on a runway are also powerful skills for women navigating boardrooms, businesses, stages, cameras, networking events, and other highly visible environments.


Pearl later transitioned into business, working in luxury real estate at Fisher Island Real Estate in Miami before becoming a licensed real estate professional and earning her MBA from Clark Atlanta University.

She went on to work as a real estate analyst for a Fortune 1 company and later served as an adjunct business professor at Clark Atlanta University, teaching Leadership and Professional Development from 2011 to 2017.


Her career at the intersection of fashion, business, education, and entertainment ultimately revealed an important opportunity: accomplished women could possess tremendous education, talent, and professional expertise while still struggling with how confidently they showed up, presented themselves, communicated their value, or allowed themselves to be seen.

Pearl knew the tools she had learned throughout her career could help change that.



FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE BOARDROOM

In 2014, Pearl founded Pearl School of Modeling, transforming traditional modeling techniques into tools women and girls could use far beyond the runway.


Today, Pearl School of Modeling teaches principles including:

Confidence and personal presence

Posture, movement, and body language

Personal branding and visibility

Camera confidence and posing

Public speaking and communication

Styling and professional image

Entrepreneurship and leadership

Social media and digital presence


For adult women, the focus extends beyond becoming a professional model.

Our programs are designed for public-facing women—executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, speakers, attorneys, politicians, media personalities, influencers, creatives, and aspiring models—whose careers and personal brands require them to confidently communicate, lead, and be seen.


Whether she is stepping into a boardroom or onto a runway, we help women master their presence.



ELEVATE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Our growing online community allows women to Learn the Pearl Way from anywhere in the world.

Through live online training, women learn how to elevate their confidence, personal brand, visibility, and professional presence.


Our signature membership brings together expert-led education in:

Confidence • Personal Branding • Public Speaking • Entrepreneurship • Styling • Skincare & Beauty • Social Media & Influencer Growth • Modeling & Camera Presence


This digital expansion represents the next evolution of A Lady Named Pearl—taking the methodology developed through years of in-person training and making it accessible to women around the world.


EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION

Pearl's commitment to confidence building also extends to girls.

Through A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc., the company's nonprofit arm, girls ages 9–17 receive access to scholarships, mentorship, modeling-based confidence training, entrepreneurship education, leadership development, and community programming.


Our philosophy connects both generations:

Build confidence early. Strengthen it throughout a woman's journey.

By helping girls develop confidence during their formative years and helping women strengthen their presence as they advance professionally, A Lady Named Pearl is creating a continuum of confidence development—from the classroom to the boardroom.



MORE THAN A MODELING SCHOOL

Pearl School of Modeling was the beginning, but the vision has always been bigger.

A Lady Named Pearl is building a media and entertainment brand centered around confidence and female leadership.

Modeling teaches the confidence.

Education develops the skills.

Books communicate the message.

Music amplifies the message.

Speaking brings the message to audiences.

Media expands the conversation.

Productions turn the message into experiences.

Together, these platforms create an ecosystem designed to inspire women and girls to recognize their value, elevate their presence, and confidently pursue their purpose.



OUR VISION

Our long-term vision is to build A Lady Named Pearl into a global media and entertainment enterprise that uses fashion, music, education, leadership, and storytelling to develop confident women and the next generation of female leaders.

We envision a global community where women and girls have access to the tools, education, representation, and experiences that help them confidently step into greater levels of visibility and leadership.

Because confidence is not simply about how you look.

It is about how you see yourself, how you communicate your value, how you show up—and what you believe is possible for your life.


Build Confidence. Elevate Your Brand. Command Every Room.

A Lady Named Pearl

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Model showcasing luxury gown paired with gold accessories
Glamorous woman in a flowing gown with golden fashion details
Chic fashion model in flowing dress and statement gold jewelry

I am so proud of everything you have accomplished through your grit, passion, and determination. I look forward to my daughter Maria, taking your classes, in a few years.


59th Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed

WHO IS A LADY NAMED PEARL

CAREER

  • Founder of A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc (2015 - Present)
  • Founder of Pearl School of Modeling (2014 - Present)
  • Clark Atlanta University Business School Professor (2011 - 2017)
  • Fortune 1 Analyst (2008 - 2011)
  • MBA - Honors Cum Laude (2006 - 2008)
  • Ebony Fashion Fair Model (2003 - 2004)


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 2025: Badass Woman Philanthropy Award - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
  • 2024: Philanthropic Award - HANA Awards
  • 2023: Woman of Honor Award
  • 2020: Positive Change / Most Influential Award – PBFW Black Excellence Gala
  • 2019: Best of Atlanta Award – Atlanta Award Program
  • 2018: Featured on TED Talks for our innovative approach to transforming modeling into a leadership development tool
  • 2017 - Unsung Heroine Award: Saving Children and Families 
  • 2016 - Recognized in Atlanta Tribune Young Executives as “One To Watch” 
  • 2014 - Recognized as one of “Atlanta’s Hottest Celebrities” by Creative Loafing


Full Resume 

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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in A Lady Named Pearl and Pearl School of Modeling.

We offer transformational programs and experiences designed to build confidence, executive presence, leadership, and visibility through modeling, personal branding, and professional development.

Whether you are:

  • Interested in our youth or adult programs
  • A parent seeking information for your child
  • Looking to book Pearl as a speaker, host, or brand ambassador
  • Interested in event production or partnership opportunities

—we would love to connect with you.

Please select the appointment type that best fits your needs below. We look forward to learning more about you and how we can serve your vision and goals.

— Linda Pearl

Founder, A Lady Named Pearl & Pearl School of Modeling

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