When I was a mall model

Detailing her experience navigating the modeling industry as an older teenager, Monica Gallagher, a white brunette, recounts her start as a mall model and journey to walk the finale outfit in Yves St. Laurent. Gallagher also reflects on her experience interviewing with Elite, a major modeling agency, to become a professional model and getting rejected. She identifies who helped her along the way and the support she received from her mom, aunt and uncle. --Grace Li