Chic Models Inspirational August Model of the Month: Shaunté Monét

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and now calling Los Angeles home, Shaunté Monét is more than a model—she’s a living testament to the power of purpose, perseverance, and chasing dreams no matter the odds.

Shaunté’s journey into modeling began in 2019, but her story took root a year earlier in 2018 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. That life-altering moment became her wake-up call. Realizing that tomorrow isn’t promised, she left behind her job as an accountant in New York to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a model. Through chemotherapy, radiation, hair loss, and surgery, Shaunté never stopped pushing forward. Today, she is proudly breast cancer free—thank God—and fully living the dream she once feared she’d never chase.

Since stepping into the industry, Shaunté has built an impressive portfolio. She’s graced the runway for brands like David’s Bridal, Lord & Tavior, K-Swiss, and Calvin Klein in Macy’s segments, and has walked in both LA and NY Fashion Week. Her commercial and print work includes campaigns for Google, Party City, Foster Grant Sunglasses, Fanatics (for the Super Bowl), Knels Sunscreen, Archer Roose Wine, BiraDog Whiskey, Robert Matthew, and Glo Formation.

With her eyes set on global stages, Shaunté’s ambition is to become a household name—joining the ranks of icons like Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, and Bella Hadid. She dreams of walking the runways of Paris, Milan, London, and New York, landing covers of fashion’s most prestigious magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, and booking major international campaigns.

Shaunté Monét is more than a model—she’s an inspiration, a fighter, and a reminder that it’s never too late to bet on yourself.