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Today we have our first returning guest, Miriam Rautert! If you remember or haven’t listened to her first episode with us yet, Miriam shared with us how she started modeling as a 5’4” petite model in Germany, her experience in Miss Universe and a bit of her international experience in London and Cape Town. In today’s episode I’m planning on touching base with Miriam about her experience being in Germany’s Next Top Model, discuss more about her insights modeling in different countries as well as walking the runway!
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In today's episode of the Standing Tall Podcast we have fashion attorney and former model Kaitlin Puccio. She shares with us what to look for in a modeling contract, how to negotiate it and how to spot a red flag. Plus, she answers if its possible to get out of a contract before it's over and how much would it cost to get a lawyer involved in any of these stages. Kaitlin's webiste: Puccio Law https://pucciolawpllc.com
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Danielle Gray shares with us her experience being signed to top modeling agency Wilhelmina as a 5'4'' petite model. She fills us in with how she made the tough decision to leave Wilhelmina after 5 years and how her journey of self submitting to other agencies wasn't as easy she thought it would be.
Follow Danielle on IG @daniellegrayfit
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Crystal van Commenee shares with us that even at 5’9’’ the modeling journey can still be tough. She shares with us the different ways she tried in order to get signed to agencies as well as the importance of staying true to yourself in an industry that can push you to unhealthy standards. She opens up about why you shouldn’t compare yourself to other models and why your insecurities shouldn’t stop you from pursuing this career.
Follow Crystal on IG @crystalvanco
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Spanish petite and curvy model Alicia Gutierrez applied 15 times to top modeling agency One Management before she got signed and moved to the US. Now as an international model, she talks about the mentality that has helped her get this far and book shoots for Glossier, H&M, Target, Glamour magazine & Vogue Magazine to name a few.
Follow Alicia on instagram @aliguty and TikTok @aligutyy
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In today's episode of the Standing Tall Podcast I interview 5'2'' petite model Zoe Elyse who has modeled for brands like GAP, ASOS, Urban Decay, All Saints to name just a few. We talk about the real side of modeling, dealing with slow season, negative thoughts and feeling defeated, acne, getting nervous over castings, and how much personality and being yourself matters.
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Danielle Littleford opens up to us about how she made it to the runway after struggling as a child in the foster care system. We also talk about handling money as a model, rejection and overcoming insecurities.
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In today's episode I interview CPA Kevin Andrade, owner of Spark Tax Services to answer your most common tax related questions. We dive into whether it's better to do an LLC or not, what can you write off and how to use expenses in your favor plus Kevin shares with us great tips on how to organize your documents, submit your taxes and be prepared for an audit. You can find Kevin on IG @KevinCPA and @SparkTaxServices
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Hello everyone! Today I am super excited to share on the Standing Tall Podcast my interview with 5'2'' petite model Janet Yuan. Janet is signed to top modeling agencies LA Models and Q Models and her success did not happen overnight, but it has been about a 10 year process! Proof that hard work pays off. We talk about how she got signed to her agencies, rejection, body image, insecurities and how to not self sabotage.
Follow Janet on IG: @janjanyuan
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Hello everyone! In this day and age, you don't have to look a certain way anymore to be able to model. Instead, it is now more about talent and hard work. But what does it mean to have the talent? How do you know you have what it takes to be a model? Today I'll be answering just exactly that!
1-2-1 Model Coaching Sessions: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/121
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Hello everyone! In today's episode we discuss with fellow model Riley Gaynor if it's worth to spend the money in modeling training, classes and camps. We also share our top tips on how you can teach yourself how to pose without breaking the bank!
1-2-1 Sessions: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/121
Follow Riley on Instagram and on Tiktok @riley_gaynor
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Hello everyone! In today's episode I am doing a Q&A, answering the questions you sent me. I'll be talking about how to stay safe from creepy photographers, how to convince your parents to let you model, how to not compare your looks and success to other models, mental blocks I've been going through and many more questions!
Please let me know if you enjoyed the episode by leaving a review of the podcast :)
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In today's Standing Tall Podcast episode I am going to be sharing how you could potentially get scouted in person or online. There are several ways this could happen to you. Some are more as a matter of chance and others have a more proactive approach. Hope you guys enjoy the episode and if you did please subscribe and share!
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/andreventurrr
Blog: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/blog
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I had the pleasure of interviewing 44-year old, petite model Meredith McGrane. She started modeling in the 2000s and has been modeling through having a corporate job, while pregnant, and even after having a baby! She has modeled for brands like Rebook, Alex, and Ani, First Aid Beauty sold at Sephora, Clarks Shoes, and many more! She answers many concerns a lot of us have in regards to age when it comes to modeling so hope you all find this interview helpful and inspiring to keep going no matter how old you are!
Meredith's IG: @meredith.mcgrane
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In today's episode, I interview Kelly Mulvihill who has not only been able to get signed to reputable agencies but also book work with brands like L'Oreal, BareMinerals, Sephora, Macy's, Olay, among others ALL WHILE HAVING ACNE. She answered questions about what is really like to be a model without clear skin.
Follow Kelly on Instagram @kmulisakitty
Curology link: https://curology.com/free-trial/1i0n/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=kmulisakitty
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Today on the podcast I interview fashion model Faith Lynch. With a 5 foot 7'' height, tattoos and piercings, Faith has been able to walk some of the hottest runway shows. But even though fashion modeling looks super glamorous on the outside, these models still struggle just as much as any other type of model. Faith tells us how much time and work it has taken her to get to her career up to this point and what you need to do and be if you ever want to model too.
Faith Instagram @faiithlynch
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In today's episode I interviewed Sydney Garde, a 20-year-old petite model signed to Click Models. At the beginning of her career though, 5 years ago, she, unfortunately, became a victim of a sexual predator, a photographer with a large following on Instagram. She opens up to us about her experience, the red flags, and how she was able to cope with it. In the end, we share tips on how you can stay safer too, and be able to enjoy this amazing career.
Sydney's ig is @sydney.garde
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In this episode, I will be discussing and sharing the ways I assess an agency's legitimacy and figure out if I should try to work with them or if I should steer away instead. Nobody wants to get scammed, so these are some steps that you can take to keep you safer from untrustworthy people. Remember that this goes case by case basis, so use your best judgment.
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In today's episode, I interview 5' foot 5'' petite model, Hannah Mussette. Hannah started her modeling journey in her teens. She did a lot of free work for a couple of years to build her experience and eventually got signed to New York Model Management after she attended IMTA, a famous modeling competition. It was until she got signed that she started doing paid work. Hannah is currently signed to top modeling agency Red Model Management and she shares with us her struggles as a short model and how her career has grown and developed after being discovered.
Follow her on Instagram @mussette and follow her brand Jumu @jumubrand
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