Who:

Casey Monroe A.K.A Miss Monroe -- @missmonroe__ -- 5'11.5" -- From Tampa, FL.

Where:

New York City

Agencies:

Dollhouse Management (NYC)

Reinventing Success Across Music, Modeling, and Beyond

In an industry where artistry and commerce often collide, Casey Monroe is mastering the balancing act with finesse. A DJ, model, and music producer, Monroe has carved a path that seamlessly blends passion with professional ambition. But her story is more than just a rise to success—it's a testament to reinvention, perseverance, and staying true to oneself.

A Journey of Reinvention

Few stories capture the essence of reinvention quite like Casey Monroe's. Born in New York and raised in Tampa, she was a standout athlete, excelling in both soccer and volleyball. A third-generation athlete at Manhattan College, her family ties to sports ran deep. However, Monroe's ambitions extended far beyond the court.

After earning both her undergraduate and master's degrees, she ventured into politics, working as a communications professional for a Democratic senator. She crafted press releases, speeches, and newsletters, engaging with grassroots efforts she cared about. But when the senator lost his reelection bid, Monroe found herself at a crossroads.

"I didn't know what the hell I was going to do," she recalls. "I was looking for jobs in politics, but I never felt passionate about working there. I loved helping people on a grassroots level, but the reality of politics behind the scenes was different."

That uncertainty led to an unexpected pivot—modeling. Friends in the industry encouraged her to give it a shot, seeing potential in her before she saw it in herself. Within 30 minutes of sending a DM, she received a response from her now-agent, Sparkle.

"She was the sweetest woman in the world, and she believed in me immediately."

Modeling wasn't just a career shift; it was an awakening. Monroe had long carried the remnants of an "ugly duckling" phase from childhood—an athlete, a band nerd, a tomboy. But in front of the camera, she found a new confidence, a new identity.

Spinning Creativity into Success

Monroe's foray into DJing and music production followed a similar trajectory—starting as a creative outlet before evolving into a profession.

"When I first started DJing, it was solely a creative outlet," she shares. "Of course, I was happy to be making money off of it, but it was really about proving that I could take my creativity outside of my small bubble."

But with success came an inevitable shift: passion transformed into business, and the stakes grew higher.

"The goal is always to be successful and make money from your creativity," she acknowledges. "But once that happens, you start feeling the pressure of sustaining yourself through it. It becomes your livelihood."

Recently, she found herself facing this artistic dilemma head-on.

"I had a set that I felt wasn't up to par with what I normally do," she recalls. "Everyone else thought it was good, but I was deeply unsatisfied. I came home, teared up a little, and thought, 'That just wasn't what I wanted it to be.'"

Instead of dwelling on disappointment, she returned to the root of her passion—playing for fun.

"The next day, I got on the DJ board and just messed around, like I used to before I started getting club bookings. It reminded me why I fell in love with this in the first place."

This practice of revisiting pure creativity, without financial or external pressure, has become essential to her artistic fulfillment.

The Soundtrack to Self-Care

For Monroe, music is more than just a career—it's a form of self-care, an emotional release, and a connection to the world around her.

"Music is probably my biggest form of self-care," she shares. "It's always there, no matter what I'm going through. If I'm working out, I've got music on. If I'm taking a bath, there's music playing. Even when I'm just cleaning, it helps me feel centered."

Despite her commanding stage presence, Monroe admits she is deeply sensitive.

"People think I'm intimidating, but I'm actually really sensitive. I feel everything deeply, and music is how I process those emotions."

Performing live allows her to experience music in its purest form—an exchange of energy between artist and audience.

"It's about connection. I put everything I'm feeling into my performances, and when I see people responding, singing along, feeling something—that's the most fulfilling part of it all."

Learning from the Greats

Monroe draws inspiration from some of music's most celebrated producers, including Kanye West. While she acknowledges the controversies surrounding him, she admires his approach to creativity.

"He always talks about how when he felt stuck, he would go back to just playing around—listening to house music, mixing beats, doing what he did as a kid. That really resonated with me."

For Monroe, the lesson is clear: never lose sight of the joy that started it all.

"Haters don't bother me because I'm my own biggest critic," she laughs. "But I also make sure to feed that love back into myself just as much."

Carving Her Own Path

Casey Monroe is more than a model or DJ—she's a symbol of bold transitions and the courage to embrace reinvention. From Tampa's volleyball courts to New York's political scene to the fashion industry's biggest runways, her story is one of evolution, self-discovery, and relentless passion.

She proves that success isn't just about making money—it's about keeping the love for the art alive. Whether behind the decks, in front of the camera, or crafting new sounds, Monroe continues to push boundaries, reminding creatives everywhere that reinvention is always within reach.