July 23, 2025 • 18 mins
Aarya Tiwari, is a model and inclusion activist, breaking barriers and making waves within the fashion industry as a model with Down Syndrome. Tiwari and her ever-supportive mother, Monika, sat down to chat with Backstage Pass about the origins of Aarya’s modeling journey, common misconceptions about special needs individuals, and how they hope to use their newfound platform to encourage and inspire others.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
This is the FCB Podcast Network.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
This is Beaccy Fast. Hello everyone, and welcome back in
to another episode of Backstage Past with Victoria. It's your
host Victoria here on iHeartRadio and FCB Radio Network. We
have such an exciting guest here with us today, miss
(00:37):
Aria Tawari and her mother Monica. We're gonna fill you
in on her story here in just a little bit.
But how are you ladies doing today?
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Oh hi Victoria, we are doing amazing. Thank you so
much for having us.
Speaker 3 (00:52):
Nia, Thank you for so much for you.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Yes, absolutely well, thank you, miss Aria. So to give
you guys a little bit of insight, Aria just blew
everyone away at our Magnifique Spring showcase. There were about
one hundred models there, give or take, and she won
many different things, and of course there were so many
beautiful girls there. But one thing that sets Aria apart
is that she was the only model with down syndrome.
(01:17):
So she's you know, blazing trails, really carving out her
way and we're so excited to have her with us
here today. So miss Aria, we're just gonna start simple.
How did you get your start in modeling?
Speaker 3 (01:30):
Well, Man man Flanc was looking for for the Yak Show,
then Beast so my Mom, then her my O Glass
and got the Ain got a Field that is how
(01:54):
I got my first and signing.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Wow, that that's really exciting. And you know New York
Fashion Week, so you know, just to kind of recap,
miss Aria walked in New York Fashion Week for Nicki
Harper which is Harper and Enigma. Now you can check
out Nicki's interview that's going to be dropping soon. She
was our top winner at our spring showcase a fabulous
designer and so you know, Monica sent in miss Aria's
(02:20):
stuff and Nicki the rest, as they say, is history.
So that is so exciting that you walked in New York.
Now let me ask you Aria, You've you know, modeled
in our spring show. You've modeled in New York. Have
you always wanted to be a model?
Speaker 3 (02:34):
No, I am wanting to be a but alka. I'm
wando in the Fun Thanks show. I want thinking then
I'm linked in Danny. I'm had that of fun and
(02:54):
now I ranked do you become a mondo and tsha?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
That's so exciting? Yeah? Why not?
Speaker 3 (03:02):
Right?
Speaker 2 (03:03):
You can do both? So you want to be a teacher?
I love Oh that's really cool. Who knows you might be, okay,
a teacher and a model, see you can do both.
Or who knows you might even teach people modeling, So
that's really exciting. Now, miss Aria, you've you know, you've
rocked the runway in New York, Tennessee. I'm sure many
(03:26):
more runways to come. You can also look out for
miss Aria on the runway at our Winter Showcase, which
is going to be near Biloxi coming up this year.
But let me ask you, what is your favorite runway
experience so far?
Speaker 3 (03:40):
I the me Winnagraft doing those shows. I enjoy wearing
usignant close and doing things up. I'm getting my makeup
iron handjog eh, miss me Fia coming and happy.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
That's awesome. I love that. Well. I can tell you
you don't need much makeup because you're naturally so beautiful.
But I mean, who doesn't like dressing up in designer
clothes and putting on makeup? So amen to that, sister
for sure. Now, you were honored with several prizes at
the Magnafique Spring Showcase, as well as the honor of
being our twenty twenty five Trailblazer, which is why you're
(04:20):
doing this interview for our listeners right now. How did
all of that make you feel?
Speaker 3 (04:26):
I am good. It makes me fare very proud, unhappy.
Ohso I feel very lucky to be I don't sense
I have not made moneling that law.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
That's awesome. Yes, I mean you you've only been in
the game for a little bit and you're you're doing
so much. So we're so so happy for you and
so proud of your accomplishment so far. No ear Aria,
there are so many models in this industry, but what
do you feel like sets you apart from the crowd out?
Speaker 3 (05:01):
I love you talenting. I focused on how walking and
love me. I do not rest my hand at all.
Sat things are doing good for me, but I don't
let that stap me. As Keith working hand to achieve
(05:26):
no goals will meet Asha rue day and I will
hand to Manda. I inspire others.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
That's wonderful, you know. It's I think that that's what
you said, is is so important that you don't waste
your time because there's so many talented people, but they
just sit on their talents and they don't have the
courage or maybe the passion to to go after and
pursue their goals. So I admire your work ethic uh,
and and that of your lovely mom as well. I
admire that so much. So are you do you plan
(06:00):
on using your platform to encourage others to pursue their dreams?
And if so, how.
Speaker 3 (06:08):
Yes, I have very hard so that I can do anything.
I will tell them that if I can do it,
you always can do it.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
That's great, that's great. I love that. And what is
one big goal that you would like to accomplish, whether
it's in modeling or just in general.
Speaker 3 (06:31):
I run to comish angry run way walk, I'm good,
but bost I went to twelvel and and do you maney?
Five shows I like to in wondo on TV? Can day?
(06:52):
I want and listen to know that I was really
high focused on my dreams. I'm vacant too then that
I would that's human kind of shit have I don't
give that mind? And yeah, that's fine, and ah.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
That's awesome. That's a lot of goals too. I love
that you've thought about that and that you're you know,
so passionate. I mean, you want to travel the world
with what you're doing and be on TV someday. Uh, well,
I definitely think you made such a splash at our
show and made such an impression on so many people.
And also in a time, you know, in the world
there's just so much negativity and there's so many things
(07:36):
going on, and we appreciate you being a light and
being an inspiration. So so that is just wonderful. Aria.
Now I'm gonna turn this over to Monica for a moment,
because Monica is so inspiration, is so uh involved, you know,
of course an Aria and and really putting her out
there and helping her achieve her dreams. I for one
know how important you know, moms are having somebody great
(07:59):
in your corner to help you out. So Monica, Aria
has been making waves in fashion and hasn't even been
doing it that long. Fashion is an area where people
with Down syndrome don't always have equal representation. Did you
always know that she would model?
Speaker 1 (08:14):
You know what, Victoria, I actually did not think that
she would become a model, But you know, I always
knew that she would thrive on stage, sharing her talents
in front of an audience. She's actually incredibly motivated by applause,
sharing and the appreciation of others. She's been on stage
like she's been dancing since she was five and loved
(08:36):
gen masstakes in chorus. This year, she was part of
her school's play production too, and she absolutely loved the experience.
So the days that she's on stage performing are her
truly the happiest days. So, you know, in February, when
the opportunity came up to walk the runway at the
New York Fashion Week this year, it felt like something
(08:57):
she would genuinely enjoy and wish she did. She was
like so confident and natural on the runway. That is
Actually that was the time when I actually realized that
modeling might be her thing.
Speaker 3 (09:08):
So yeah, you.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
Know, I love that. I love that, and that's awesome.
I definitely can tell that she loves the applause, and
she did get plenty of it at our show. Now
on a little bit more somber note, what do you
think are the biggest misconceptions about people who have Down syndrome?
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Oh, thank you for that question. That's actually a great question.
I think one very common misconception is that individuals with
Down syndrome are always happy. Right on the contrary, it's
also often believed that their lives and the lives of
their families are inherently sad. However, I feel neither of
(09:48):
these extremes is true. People with Down syndrome experience the
full range of emotions. While they can be joyful, they
can also feel sadness, frustration, you know, anger, annoyance, just
like anyone else, and they could be annoying themselves. Also,
another big misconception I feel is, you know, they are
(10:11):
often viewed as the recipients of help, support and friendship,
rather than being seen as an active contributors. People often
feel that they would be a lifelong burden to their
siblings or families. However, you know, in reality, individuals with
Down syndrome often are capable of deep love, support and wisdom.
(10:33):
They have much to contribute to their families, communities and
to the world. You know, if I can add a
little bit more in our experience, and you know, we
have often found that people with Down syndrome are often
believed that they cannot be they cannot learn or educated meaningfully.
Speaker 3 (10:53):
You know.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
However, they do survive, thrive academically and socially, and very
capable of learning and deserve to be you know, held
to high expectations. Sure, yeah, and just one one last thing,
you know, it is such another such a damaging assumption,
(11:16):
is that individuals with Down syndrome are perpetually childlike, you know.
As a result, they're often treated like children, regardless of
their actual age, you know, which leads to lack of respect,
you know, to their opinions, and their decisions are often
not that valued. Their voices are. Yeah, the voices are
(11:37):
often ignored, you know, simply because they're not viewed as
capable adults. And however, they deserve to be treated with
dignity and to have their perspectives, you know, choices and
aspirations taken seriously.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
So yeah, what a wonderful answer. I'm so excited to
you know, for everybody to hear this, and that's a
great perspective, you know. I think the more people we
have like Aria entering fields again where individuals with Down
syndrome are not proportionately represented, I mean, that's that's a
big solution to the problem of maybe the misconception. So
(12:13):
we're we're so happy that that you're Aria is putting
herself out there and that you're there supporting her along
the way. Kind of in the same vein of the
last question, I asked what do you feel is the
biggest challenge individuals with Down syndrome face today?
Speaker 1 (12:28):
Yeah, well, I think one of the biggest challenges faced
by individuals with Down syndrome is the lack of access
to equal opportunities throughout their lives. You know, too often
they are denied the chance to study in general education
classrooms alongside their peers, or to participate in sports and
extracurricular activities. And this is due to the assumption that
(12:52):
they are not capable of learning or I should only
be got life skills. They're often you know, plumped into
one classroom away from the and on disabled peers, which
automatically puts them into a huge disadvantage. And you know,
every individual deserves the same opportunities to learn, grow and contribute,
but for people with Down syndrome, gaining access to those
(13:14):
opportunities is still such an uphill battle. You know, it
is critical that we challenge these assumptions and advocate for
interuse of environments where all individuals are given the chance
to thrive. And therefore, Victoria, we are so like fortunate
and glad and happy that we got connected with you
where you provided that chance to aria.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
Wonderful Well, That's what I love to hear. And really,
that is what Magnifique is all about. Opportunity, representation, inclusivity
in a world where, like you said, that's just not
always the norm. So I really that love to hear
that to me makes everything everything worth it for putting
on events. So I and I absolutely love what you
(13:55):
had to say. It's it's all about representation and kind
of spreading awareness and creating more opportunity. Now what do
you consider because Aria is just you all should see
her walking the runway and posing. She is truly exceptional.
But what do you consider her best or most unique quality?
Speaker 3 (14:14):
Oh?
Speaker 1 (14:14):
Absolutely, you got that's so right. Yeah, I do feel
that her one of the best qualities is her that
extremely confident person that she is. She does not get
flustered or nervous easily. I think that also comes from
her being accepting herself as who she is. I think
(14:35):
she is very proud of her you know condition, she
has a very high self esteem and self respect. I
think that gives her a lot of confidence. I mean additionally,
she's so hard working, very responsible and never gives up.
Speaker 2 (14:53):
That's wonderful. Now, what has been your favorite memory on
your journey with Aria so far.
Speaker 3 (15:00):
Right.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
So yeah, when I think about it, you know, one
of my dearest and fondest memories I think is from
a few years ago when I was carrying my son.
I was pregnant with my son and Aria was just
eighty years old. She would sit beside me, she would
gently touch my belly, and she would sing songs and
(15:22):
read stories to her, you know, unborn little brother. She Yeah,
she really took care of me, you know, in her
own sweet way. I remember one morning, you know, as
I walked into the kitchen after waking up, I found
a table set up with two plates of toes. One
was for her and one was for me. So I
(15:43):
was so moved at that moment. But the loving care,
you know, she showed at at such a young age,
and it was just not for me, but for her
little brother who hadn't even arrived, you know yet. So
that definitely is such a close memory to my heart.
And the other is from a very recent experience of Runway,
(16:06):
you know, when she walked Aroundway for the first time
and watching her being applauded and appreciated by the audience
just shook me, you know in a great way. And
brought tears to my eyes and I was so filled
with pride and joy.
Speaker 2 (16:21):
Oh that's wonderful. Well, I absolutely love that. And hearing
about your journey and your experience. Well, we are so
grateful that we were able to have you on board
and work with you, and to feature miss Aria at
the upcoming Winter Showcase as well and hopefully many many
more shows to come. You all, thank you so much
for spending time with us and just talking in general.
You know, I think we covered a wide range of
(16:43):
topics to our listeners. We are going to be posting
some leaks. If you want to follow Aria's journey online,
keep up with her on social media and hear a
little bit more about their story, you can definitely do
so there. Well, Aria and Monica, thank you so much
again for talking with me.
Speaker 1 (16:58):
Thank you Victoria. Before I just want to also say
that Aria at the New York Fashion Week also walk
for Stacey Williams in addition to Nikki Harper uh in February.
So I just wanted to, you know, also add back
you know, I mean, thank you, thank you so much.
Speaker 2 (17:18):
Yes, of course of course absolutely, miss Aria, thank you
so much for being you and uh for just uh
being such a light and showing so much confidence. We're
so happy to have you on and yes we'll definitely
we'll post some links for those designers also so you
can check out their brands that that she walked for
in New York, uh in Tennessee and beyond. Well, we
(17:39):
know great things are on the horizon for you, and
thank you all again so much.
Speaker 1 (17:43):
Thank you, Victoria, thank you so much for having.
Speaker 2 (17:45):
Us absolutely and thank you all as always for listening
to Backstage Pass. It's Victoria here. We'll catch you next time.
Speaker 3 (18:03):
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Speaker 2 (00:14):
This is Beaccy Fast. Hello everyone, and welcome back in
to another episode of Backstage Past with Victoria. It's your
host Victoria here on iHeartRadio and FCB Radio Network. We
have such an exciting guest here with us today, miss
(00:37):
Aria Tawari and her mother Monica. We're gonna fill you
in on her story here in just a little bit.
But how are you ladies doing today?
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Oh hi Victoria, we are doing amazing. Thank you so
much for having us.
Speaker 3 (00:52):
Nia, Thank you for so much for you.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Yes, absolutely well, thank you, miss Aria. So to give
you guys a little bit of insight, Aria just blew
everyone away at our Magnifique Spring showcase. There were about
one hundred models there, give or take, and she won
many different things, and of course there were so many
beautiful girls there. But one thing that sets Aria apart
is that she was the only model with down syndrome.
(01:17):
So she's you know, blazing trails, really carving out her
way and we're so excited to have her with us
here today. So miss Aria, we're just gonna start simple.
How did you get your start in modeling?
Speaker 3 (01:30):
Well, Man man Flanc was looking for for the Yak Show,
then Beast so my Mom, then her my O Glass
and got the Ain got a Field that is how
(01:54):
I got my first and signing.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Wow, that that's really exciting. And you know New York
Fashion Week, so you know, just to kind of recap,
miss Aria walked in New York Fashion Week for Nicki
Harper which is Harper and Enigma. Now you can check
out Nicki's interview that's going to be dropping soon. She
was our top winner at our spring showcase a fabulous
designer and so you know, Monica sent in miss Aria's
(02:20):
stuff and Nicki the rest, as they say, is history.
So that is so exciting that you walked in New York.
Now let me ask you Aria, You've you know, modeled
in our spring show. You've modeled in New York. Have
you always wanted to be a model?
Speaker 3 (02:34):
No, I am wanting to be a but alka. I'm
wando in the Fun Thanks show. I want thinking then
I'm linked in Danny. I'm had that of fun and
(02:54):
now I ranked do you become a mondo and tsha?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
That's so exciting? Yeah? Why not?
Speaker 3 (03:02):
Right?
Speaker 2 (03:03):
You can do both? So you want to be a teacher?
I love Oh that's really cool. Who knows you might be, okay,
a teacher and a model, see you can do both.
Or who knows you might even teach people modeling, So
that's really exciting. Now, miss Aria, you've you know, you've
rocked the runway in New York, Tennessee. I'm sure many
(03:26):
more runways to come. You can also look out for
miss Aria on the runway at our Winter Showcase, which
is going to be near Biloxi coming up this year.
But let me ask you, what is your favorite runway
experience so far?
Speaker 3 (03:40):
I the me Winnagraft doing those shows. I enjoy wearing
usignant close and doing things up. I'm getting my makeup
iron handjog eh, miss me Fia coming and happy.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
That's awesome. I love that. Well. I can tell you
you don't need much makeup because you're naturally so beautiful.
But I mean, who doesn't like dressing up in designer
clothes and putting on makeup? So amen to that, sister
for sure. Now, you were honored with several prizes at
the Magnafique Spring Showcase, as well as the honor of
being our twenty twenty five Trailblazer, which is why you're
(04:20):
doing this interview for our listeners right now. How did
all of that make you feel?
Speaker 3 (04:26):
I am good. It makes me fare very proud, unhappy.
Ohso I feel very lucky to be I don't sense
I have not made moneling that law.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
That's awesome. Yes, I mean you you've only been in
the game for a little bit and you're you're doing
so much. So we're so so happy for you and
so proud of your accomplishment so far. No ear Aria,
there are so many models in this industry, but what
do you feel like sets you apart from the crowd out?
Speaker 3 (05:01):
I love you talenting. I focused on how walking and
love me. I do not rest my hand at all.
Sat things are doing good for me, but I don't
let that stap me. As Keith working hand to achieve
(05:26):
no goals will meet Asha rue day and I will
hand to Manda. I inspire others.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
That's wonderful, you know. It's I think that that's what
you said, is is so important that you don't waste
your time because there's so many talented people, but they
just sit on their talents and they don't have the
courage or maybe the passion to to go after and
pursue their goals. So I admire your work ethic uh,
and and that of your lovely mom as well. I
admire that so much. So are you do you plan
(06:00):
on using your platform to encourage others to pursue their dreams?
And if so, how.
Speaker 3 (06:08):
Yes, I have very hard so that I can do anything.
I will tell them that if I can do it,
you always can do it.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
That's great, that's great. I love that. And what is
one big goal that you would like to accomplish, whether
it's in modeling or just in general.
Speaker 3 (06:31):
I run to comish angry run way walk, I'm good,
but bost I went to twelvel and and do you maney?
Five shows I like to in wondo on TV? Can day?
(06:52):
I want and listen to know that I was really
high focused on my dreams. I'm vacant too then that
I would that's human kind of shit have I don't
give that mind? And yeah, that's fine, and ah.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
That's awesome. That's a lot of goals too. I love
that you've thought about that and that you're you know,
so passionate. I mean, you want to travel the world
with what you're doing and be on TV someday. Uh, well,
I definitely think you made such a splash at our
show and made such an impression on so many people.
And also in a time, you know, in the world
there's just so much negativity and there's so many things
(07:36):
going on, and we appreciate you being a light and
being an inspiration. So so that is just wonderful. Aria.
Now I'm gonna turn this over to Monica for a moment,
because Monica is so inspiration, is so uh involved, you know,
of course an Aria and and really putting her out
there and helping her achieve her dreams. I for one
know how important you know, moms are having somebody great
(07:59):
in your corner to help you out. So Monica, Aria
has been making waves in fashion and hasn't even been
doing it that long. Fashion is an area where people
with Down syndrome don't always have equal representation. Did you
always know that she would model?
Speaker 1 (08:14):
You know what, Victoria, I actually did not think that
she would become a model, But you know, I always
knew that she would thrive on stage, sharing her talents
in front of an audience. She's actually incredibly motivated by applause,
sharing and the appreciation of others. She's been on stage
like she's been dancing since she was five and loved
(08:36):
gen masstakes in chorus. This year, she was part of
her school's play production too, and she absolutely loved the experience.
So the days that she's on stage performing are her
truly the happiest days. So, you know, in February, when
the opportunity came up to walk the runway at the
New York Fashion Week this year, it felt like something
(08:57):
she would genuinely enjoy and wish she did. She was
like so confident and natural on the runway. That is
Actually that was the time when I actually realized that
modeling might be her thing.
Speaker 3 (09:08):
So yeah, you.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
Know, I love that. I love that, and that's awesome.
I definitely can tell that she loves the applause, and
she did get plenty of it at our show. Now
on a little bit more somber note, what do you
think are the biggest misconceptions about people who have Down syndrome?
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Oh, thank you for that question. That's actually a great question.
I think one very common misconception is that individuals with
Down syndrome are always happy. Right on the contrary, it's
also often believed that their lives and the lives of
their families are inherently sad. However, I feel neither of
(09:48):
these extremes is true. People with Down syndrome experience the
full range of emotions. While they can be joyful, they
can also feel sadness, frustration, you know, anger, annoyance, just
like anyone else, and they could be annoying themselves. Also,
another big misconception I feel is, you know, they are
(10:11):
often viewed as the recipients of help, support and friendship,
rather than being seen as an active contributors. People often
feel that they would be a lifelong burden to their
siblings or families. However, you know, in reality, individuals with
Down syndrome often are capable of deep love, support and wisdom.
(10:33):
They have much to contribute to their families, communities and
to the world. You know, if I can add a
little bit more in our experience, and you know, we
have often found that people with Down syndrome are often
believed that they cannot be they cannot learn or educated meaningfully.
Speaker 3 (10:53):
You know.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
However, they do survive, thrive academically and socially, and very
capable of learning and deserve to be you know, held
to high expectations. Sure, yeah, and just one one last thing,
you know, it is such another such a damaging assumption,
(11:16):
is that individuals with Down syndrome are perpetually childlike, you know.
As a result, they're often treated like children, regardless of
their actual age, you know, which leads to lack of respect,
you know, to their opinions, and their decisions are often
not that valued. Their voices are. Yeah, the voices are
(11:37):
often ignored, you know, simply because they're not viewed as
capable adults. And however, they deserve to be treated with
dignity and to have their perspectives, you know, choices and
aspirations taken seriously.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
So yeah, what a wonderful answer. I'm so excited to
you know, for everybody to hear this, and that's a
great perspective, you know. I think the more people we
have like Aria entering fields again where individuals with Down
syndrome are not proportionately represented, I mean, that's that's a
big solution to the problem of maybe the misconception. So
(12:13):
we're we're so happy that that you're Aria is putting
herself out there and that you're there supporting her along
the way. Kind of in the same vein of the
last question, I asked what do you feel is the
biggest challenge individuals with Down syndrome face today?
Speaker 1 (12:28):
Yeah, well, I think one of the biggest challenges faced
by individuals with Down syndrome is the lack of access
to equal opportunities throughout their lives. You know, too often
they are denied the chance to study in general education
classrooms alongside their peers, or to participate in sports and
extracurricular activities. And this is due to the assumption that
(12:52):
they are not capable of learning or I should only
be got life skills. They're often you know, plumped into
one classroom away from the and on disabled peers, which
automatically puts them into a huge disadvantage. And you know,
every individual deserves the same opportunities to learn, grow and contribute,
but for people with Down syndrome, gaining access to those
(13:14):
opportunities is still such an uphill battle. You know, it
is critical that we challenge these assumptions and advocate for
interuse of environments where all individuals are given the chance
to thrive. And therefore, Victoria, we are so like fortunate
and glad and happy that we got connected with you
where you provided that chance to aria.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
Wonderful Well, That's what I love to hear. And really,
that is what Magnifique is all about. Opportunity, representation, inclusivity
in a world where, like you said, that's just not
always the norm. So I really that love to hear
that to me makes everything everything worth it for putting
on events. So I and I absolutely love what you
(13:55):
had to say. It's it's all about representation and kind
of spreading awareness and creating more opportunity. Now what do
you consider because Aria is just you all should see
her walking the runway and posing. She is truly exceptional.
But what do you consider her best or most unique quality?
Speaker 3 (14:14):
Oh?
Speaker 1 (14:14):
Absolutely, you got that's so right. Yeah, I do feel
that her one of the best qualities is her that
extremely confident person that she is. She does not get
flustered or nervous easily. I think that also comes from
her being accepting herself as who she is. I think
(14:35):
she is very proud of her you know condition, she
has a very high self esteem and self respect. I
think that gives her a lot of confidence. I mean additionally,
she's so hard working, very responsible and never gives up.
Speaker 2 (14:53):
That's wonderful. Now, what has been your favorite memory on
your journey with Aria so far.
Speaker 3 (15:00):
Right.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
So yeah, when I think about it, you know, one
of my dearest and fondest memories I think is from
a few years ago when I was carrying my son.
I was pregnant with my son and Aria was just
eighty years old. She would sit beside me, she would
gently touch my belly, and she would sing songs and
(15:22):
read stories to her, you know, unborn little brother. She Yeah,
she really took care of me, you know, in her
own sweet way. I remember one morning, you know, as
I walked into the kitchen after waking up, I found
a table set up with two plates of toes. One
was for her and one was for me. So I
(15:43):
was so moved at that moment. But the loving care,
you know, she showed at at such a young age,
and it was just not for me, but for her
little brother who hadn't even arrived, you know yet. So
that definitely is such a close memory to my heart.
And the other is from a very recent experience of Runway,
(16:06):
you know, when she walked Aroundway for the first time
and watching her being applauded and appreciated by the audience
just shook me, you know in a great way. And
brought tears to my eyes and I was so filled
with pride and joy.
Speaker 2 (16:21):
Oh that's wonderful. Well, I absolutely love that. And hearing
about your journey and your experience. Well, we are so
grateful that we were able to have you on board
and work with you, and to feature miss Aria at
the upcoming Winter Showcase as well and hopefully many many
more shows to come. You all, thank you so much
for spending time with us and just talking in general.
You know, I think we covered a wide range of
(16:43):
topics to our listeners. We are going to be posting
some leaks. If you want to follow Aria's journey online,
keep up with her on social media and hear a
little bit more about their story, you can definitely do
so there. Well, Aria and Monica, thank you so much
again for talking with me.
Speaker 1 (16:58):
Thank you Victoria. Before I just want to also say
that Aria at the New York Fashion Week also walk
for Stacey Williams in addition to Nikki Harper uh in February.
So I just wanted to, you know, also add back
you know, I mean, thank you, thank you so much.
Speaker 2 (17:18):
Yes, of course of course absolutely, miss Aria, thank you
so much for being you and uh for just uh
being such a light and showing so much confidence. We're
so happy to have you on and yes we'll definitely
we'll post some links for those designers also so you
can check out their brands that that she walked for
in New York, uh in Tennessee and beyond. Well, we
(17:39):
know great things are on the horizon for you, and
thank you all again so much.
Speaker 1 (17:43):
Thank you, Victoria, thank you so much for having.
Speaker 2 (17:45):
Us absolutely and thank you all as always for listening
to Backstage Pass. It's Victoria here. We'll catch you next time.
Speaker 3 (18:03):
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