Today we’d like to introduce you to Arahi Murillo.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’m San Diego born and raised, who grew up on the island of Coronado. A rare unicorn in this city. My modeling journey began at 16 when a Quinceañera company discovered me. It was every young Mexican girl’s dream—mine included—to shine like the women on magazine covers. Of course, teenage me didn’t realize those images were heavily edited, but the thrill of seeing my own face in magazines, billboards, and commercials never gets old. Just last year, I spotted myself on a casino billboard I didn’t even know existed while driving to a shoot. That moment? Pure San Diego elite model vibes.
After eight years of full-time modeling, I’ve built a network of talented model friends and industry connections. Starting my own agency, Elitemodels.pro, felt like the natural next step. The name reflects our elite models and professionalism. Running the agency is a joy—paying my stunning model friends and working with San Diego and out-of-state clients, even landing gigs with big names like Sony, feels like I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Every booking, big or small, reminds me that Elitemodels.pro serves a real purpose.
In 2022, at the peak of social media marketing, I founded Elite MarTech, my marketing company that keeps the bills paid. But Elitemodels.pro is my true passion, fueling my love for photography and creativity. Modeling and marketing go hand in hand—our elite models and marketing team create standout ads for local restaurants and San Diego businesses, blending beauty with strategy.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Balancing motherhood with running Elitemodels.pro and Elite MarTech isn’t easy, but you’d be shocked how many models are thriving parents! Some moms fear losing themselves or their bodies to motherhood, but I tell everyone it gave me my dream model body and deepened my connection with life and others.
I sometimes worry I’m not doing enough—posting, working, or booking enough jobs for my models. But those doubts fade fast with the next shoot to plan or coordinate. Juggling endless ideas and projects can be intense, but my amazing support system and assistant keep me grounded and on track. At the end of the day I go to bed happy and feeling blessed for the opportunity to doing something I enjoy with some top-tier talent.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in blending the art of modeling with tech savvy marketing. Delivering visually stunning campaigns that resonate and don’t feel like work to create. I’m known for my passion for photography, my knack for building strong industry relationships, and my commitment to showcasing and hiring diverse, elite models—with intelligent friendly personalities!
I’m most proud of building Elitemodels.pro, Elite MarTech and a child from conception to full on thriving living our best lives and all in my 20’s!
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Few know I’m a psychology buff with a degree to match. In my dream world, Elite MarTech’s software success would fund my PhD, letting me craft a personality theory much like Freud, Erikson, or Adler. In university I realized their theories often stemmed from their own lives as educated psychologists and I thought, “I’m going to write my own personality theory one day. To help young woman and humans better understand themselves.” Big dreams little girl.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.alwaysarahi.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.arahi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arahimurillo
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alwaysarahi
- Other: https://elitemartech.com/
Image Credits
first image: Stephanie Manescu @stephaniemanesu
second image taken at Sony Headquarters
third image: Andrew Gutierrez @aguiterrexphotography
fourth image: Stephanie Manescu @stephaniemanesu
5: Paul Broding @broding_photo
6: Ivan X @ivan.x_portraits
7: David De Anda @iamdeanda
8:Steve Dohrman @opheliatech
9:Christian Salinas @christianls.ig
