Episodes
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On this episode: the origin story of a lifetime (farm, all boys school, mom’s communion dress), becoming a model, coming of age, submitting to agencies, “overnight success,” ego and persona, not getting booked, gender identity, supportive friendship, the give and take of the fashion industry, and a modeling 101 pep talk
Listen to Kit's Podcast: Self InterruptedKit's Instagram
Kit's TikTok
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On this episode: finding the right agent, working as a freelance model, trusting your gut, advocating for yourself, knowing your values, how to take digitals, taking care of mental health, affirmations, imposter syndrome, and a play by play for Pleasing
Bryll's Instagram
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Episodes manquant?
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Joined by the owner of Shop Penny: a vintage shop that caters to sizes 14-26. On the episode: personal style development, forever 21 and the row, adapting trends to your closet, comfort dressing, the ethics of reselling thrifted clothes, the skill of thrifting, sustainability, changing the world through clothes, and where are all of the TikTok girlies irl?
Model Student Yearbook One
Shop Penny
Shop Penny Instagram
Victoria's Instagram
Victoria's TikTok
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PS:
The book I wrote
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Joined by celebrity hairstylist Glenn Ellis! On this episode: hobbies, work life balance, moving to New York “impulsively at age 19,” treating people with respect, 90s mentality, resilience and opportunities, moving back to LA, salon and set work, fangirling, financial stability vs creative liberty, and wholehearted advice.
Model Student Yearbook One
Glenn's Instagram
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On this episode: joined by model Mattie Niles, NYFW recap, taking care of mental health amidst the fashion week chaos, comparison on social media, what to wear to castings, finding success and identity.
Model Student Yearbook One
Mattie's Instagram
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On this episode: joined by master esthetician Shelby Elsworth St John LME!, working at a med spa, result given skincare, continuing education, acne, skincare recommendations, and the recovering perfectionist journey continues
Model Student Yearbook One
Shelby's Instagram
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On this episode: commercial modeling and what Sam has learned during her experience so far, the “miss new york” pageant, listening to intuition, coco roacha modeling camp, taking risks, business mindset, handling rejection, imposter syndrome, and self love practices
Model Student Yearbook One
Sam's Instagram
Sam's Blog
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On this episode: playing with bratz dolls to working in fashion pipeline, studying business, postgrad, personal brand and nourishing creativity, Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day!, finding a design mentor, networking, production and styling internships, working with Law Roach and Zoe Costello, luck and connections
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Model Student Yearbook One
Brittney's Instagram
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On this episode (chopping it up about): shooting an editorial magazine spread, embarrassing myself by not knowing geography, studying abroad, getting signed to an agency, seeing yourself on the model board, confidence chat, growing up in ut as ~women of color~, ethnically ambiguous bag, maintaining self esteem within the modeling (rejection based) industry, waiting for emails
References:
You’re Not Ugly, You’re Just a POC in a Predominantly White State (I WROTE THIS!!!!) read here
When The Black Gaze Expires (video essay) watch here
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Model Student Yearbook One
Naina's Instagram
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On this episode: immigrating to the United States at 13 and becoming a fashion student at FIT, fantasy vs reality of working in fashion, Indian culture and traditional wear, handmade apparel, having confidence in your dreams, the first sewing machine, building a portfolio, design and creative process, sizing, and sustainability
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Model Student Yearbook One
Wajeeha's Instagram
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On this episode: going viral, content celebrity community (loves an alliteration), pop culture, staying authentic online, early 2000s icons, “this could happen” opportunities and hopes, making your mark, manifesting?!?!?!?!?, shifting?!!!!???!, behind the scenes work, being vulnerable about your dreams, and ignoring the haters (12 year olds on TikTok)
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Model Student Yearbook One
Sofia's Tik Tok
Sofia's Instagram
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On this episode: studying photography at FIT, personal style development, the dynamic of online shopping vs going to the mall and having more references for fashion, the trend cycle, how the algorithm impacts creativity, finding a sense of self, creating art, and advice for artists
Ava's Website
Ava's Instagram
Ava's Second Instagram
Ava's TikTok
ARE YOU WATCHING? Model Student Youtube Channel
Yearbook One
Instagram
TikTok
Personal Instagram
The book I wrote
My history project
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On this episode: not limiting yourself to niches, Adam Sandler core, sending a dm to start a fashion career, work ethic, working on set as a costume designer PA, starting an ethical womenswear brand, and the actual most inspiring advice in the history of all time ever ever ever
Ammaarah's Instagram
ARE YOU WATCHING? Model Student Youtube Channel
Yearbook One
Instagram
TikTok
Personal Instagram
The book I wrote
My history project
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On this episode: interning at London Fashion Week with Patrick McDowell, attending the London Fashion School, knitwear, textiles, fangirling over Simone Rocha and Djerf Avenue, acting on ideas, creative processes, all or nothing mentality, career goals and ambitions, and embarrassing myself by asking very silly questions (“do you have project runway in London?”)
Lily Grace by Olivia
Yearbook One
Instagram
TikTok
Model Student Youtube Channel
Personal Instagram
The book I wrote
My history project
Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo
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On this episode: what questions to ask modeling agents, the wanting to pick out your own outfit as a kid to model fashion girl pipeline, interning for Proenza Shouler, studying at FIT, style development, security and confidence, womanhood, and individual experiences influencing personal style
Watch this interview here!
Bea's Instagram
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
Contact: [email protected]
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On this episode: processing New York and Paris fashion week, luck in the fashion industry, allowing yourself to feel excited and disappointed, a handful of Hunger Games references, callbacks, having an agent that believes in you, personality hire, #romanticizing your life, and staying grounded with Syd <3
Watch this interview here!
Syd's Instagram
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
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On this episode: healing and health, having a day job while pursuing your dream, getting into modeling, fear of success, insecurity to superpower, working on set, doing things in spite, learning to pose and feel confident, body image, self esteem, the body positivity community, respecting each other’s bodies, and a cute little Henry David Thoreau reference + a sprinkle of existentialism.
Anastasia's Instagram
Anastasia's TikTok
ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student youtube channel*
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
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On this episode: moving to New York and LA, attracting the experiences you want, theater vs screen acting, not limiting yourself (hi, Jada jones, triple threat), the audition process, how to sustain being in this industry, creating a space for creatives (BLVD&CO), acting on an idea (it’s a disservice not to!), being a POC in this industry, micro influencing, the “celebrity” discourse, overnight success, becoming a brand, consumerism, and the philosophy of going for it.
Jada Jones IG
Jada Jones YouTube
Jada Jones TikTok
ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student YouTube channel*
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
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On this episode: documenting (“I just want to remember everything”), bringing a camera to recess, photographer parents, developing skill and style, creative process, getting made fun of, being perceived!?!???????, being a WOC in this industry, accessibility (or lack thereof) in the arts, the artist impulse, having a second job as an artist, setting rates, talent and luck, and taking risks.
Maiya's Instagram
ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student channel*
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
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On this episode: who deserves to be at NYFW?, Hannah’s first NYFW experience, getting invited, a healthy dose of The Devil Wears Prada references, rewearing clothes, online to irl, and how Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris got Hannah to NYFW.
ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student youtube channel*
Hannah's Instagram
Hannah's TikTok
The book I wrote
My history project
Instagram
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