Meet Nalu Babe Alissa Huntsman
Meet Alissa Huntsman, the radiant, globe-trotting Nalu Babe you’ve definitely seen lighting up your feed as @alissahuntsman.
Originally from Las Vegas and now living in Phoenix, this 22-year-old beauty brings big energy, even bigger heart, and nonstop inspiration to the Nalu Bay Swimwear squad.
What Alissa loves most about being a Nalu Babe? “The opportunities to meet amazing women and being able to model the cutest swimwear ever!” she says. Whether she’s soaking up the sun in a new bikini or hyping up her fellow Nalu girls, Alissa is all about building community and confidence while serving serious looks.
When she’s not in front of the camera, Alissa stays on the move... literally. “I love running and anything cardio,” she shares. She’s also a travel queen, “The second I have any free time, I’m booking a trip! Even if it’s only a couple hours away.” It’s clear that adventure is her love language, and she’s always chasing her next great experience.
Believe it or not, Alissa’s childhood dream job was to be a paleontologist, but these days, she’s rocking the modeling world with fearless style and grace. She describes herself as forgiving, hilarious, and true to self, and that authenticity shines through in everything she does.
Alissa’s biggest inspiration? Her two incredible moms. “They are two of the hardest workers I’ve ever met,” she says. Her adopted mom raised eight kids with endless love and wisdom, teaching Alissa to always forgive and lead with compassion. Her birth mom instilled fierce independence and a work ethic that taught her, “Anything I dream of, I WILL get if I push myself hard enough.”
That mindset helped Alissa accomplish one of her proudest achievements: helping raise her seven siblings and building a life on her own from the age of 18, all with the goal of supporting her family. Looking forward, she dreams of taking her modeling career international and seeing the world. But above all, her mission is to get her siblings through college and help her parents retire peacefully. Talk about a true powerhouse.
Her advice for younger followers is bold, beautiful, and real: “Don’t listen to people or the world. Whatever you want, you can and will achieve, as long as you learn to stop trying to please those around you.” We’re obsessed, and we know this is only the beginning for Alissa.