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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
ania began modeling at the age of 19, when she was discovered by a fashion agent while visiting Italy for summer vacation. Before she knew it, she was walking the runway and being sought after by photographers and agencies from all over the world. Since then, Tania Marie has worked for top designers and fortune 500 companies in some of the world’s most exclusive fashion markets in places such as Milan, Rome, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Tania Marie has been featured in GQ and Sports Illustrated. Tania Marie has used her platform for cancer awareness and research. Her goal is to inspire hope and provide help to those affected by breast cancer through promoting education, early detection programs, and patient support services.
Although she enjoys her modeling career, her real dream and priority is making a difference and finally seeing the day that the cure for breast cancer is found.
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Recently, beauty and fashion have changed. I’m so happy to see beauty is now appreciated in all shapes and sizes. Beauty, of course, is in the eyes of the beholder.
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For me, one of the most thrilling aspects of my job is learning about other people and what makes then unique. Tania Maria Caringi is well-grounded and quite passionate about philanthropic causes close to her heart. It’s my pleasure to share our engaging conversation. William Jackson: What makes you extremely happy? Tania Marie Caringi: What makes me truly happy is being able to bring others happiness. William: You were born in Michigan, and you spent a few years there before you moved to California. Do you have many memories of Michigan?
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FLUENTIAL SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018