Bella is a Texas teen model that has been modeling for about 6 years. She started out as a signed model, then moved into freelance modeling, and is now signed with a non-exclusive talent agency. In this episode we will be talking with Bella and her "momager" Tonya to get a parents perspective of starting a child out in the modeling industry.  TRMT Bella Show Hot Spots [02:26] (Tonya) "I had a friend whose daughter was modeling and that's kind of  how I started with all the connections, and she introduced us to some photographers and we got her signed with a modeling agency and it kin ..read more

In this episode you will hear from international model and creator of HK Model Camp, Lucie Petit. Lucie is an alumni and ambassador of the famous Coco Rocha Model Camp and tells us all about her experience there. She also provides us with some insight on what it was like moving from France to model in Hong Kong as well, as some perspective on what it is like to model in that part of the world.  SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [06:08] Topic: What it was like moving from France to Hong Kong for modeling [23:50] "Its really good to learn more. No matter where you are in your journey, in your adventure ..read more

SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [03:40] "You don't need competition, you need collaboration, there is room for everybody." [04:15] Topic: How to build a killer model portfolio  collaborate with other creatives, other photographers going to(when its safe and allowed) meet ups and workshops investing in yourself. sometimes if you want to work with a really professionsal seasoned photographer you might want to pay for a session with them get published in a magazine put yourself out there and work with as many people as possible when you are starting out still have standards (for yourself and the kind ..read more

Dive deep into the world of being a hand model with Antonia Cheri. She has been modeling for about 10 years now and its mostly been all about her hands! In this episode you will learn what it takes to be a hand model, some tips and tricks for keeping your hands beautiful, and what you can expect when you are on set to model your hands.  SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [04:28] "For hand modeling you can be thrown into anything. Sometimes you'll be doing a jewelry shoot and they'll say, 'You know what we want to get your hand on the side of your face'" [05:00] "You want to be camera ready, you want to ..read more

Dive in on an entire breakdown of the promotional modeling industry with Kelishia King. This conversation will give you a really great idea of what it would be like to work events as a brand ambassador and how to become one. Kelishia shares the knowledge that she has gained from working as a mascot, sampler, team lead, market manager, and a brand ambassador representing major brands all across America.  All of these titles fall under the promotional modeling category because at the end of the day... a model is someone or something that represents another thing.  SHOW HOTSPOTS ..read more

Are you a freelance model running the business side of your modeling career? If so, this episode is for you! Make sure to grab a pen and paper before listening to this episode because you will definitely want to take some notes. Arris Tolbert talks to us about model releases, tools she uses to run her modeling business and how she manages her taxes as a freelance model.  SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [07:00] Topic: What is a model release.  [15:45] Topic: How to start the conversation about a model release as a freelance model [16:08] "I have particulars or standards that I have set for my br ..read more

In this episode, you will hear Briana's story about how she got started working for modeling agencies then decided to step outside of the box and start her own agency, Long Island Models. We talk about influencers in the modeling industry, how to avoid agency scams, and her new online workshops called Virtual Model Coach. I learned a lot from this episode and I am sure you will too! SHOW HOTSPOTS: [04:45] Topic: About Long Island Models agency [06:50] Topic: Things an agency shouldn't charge for [11:25] Topic: Influencers vs models [14:10] "You have to be authentic. Don't buy your followers ..read more

Model and owner of Face Advertising, Sierra Favreau, chats with us all about wholesale apparel markets. Listen as Sierra explains what they are, the benefits for models who work them, and what exactly is expected of the models on the job. You’ll gain a full understanding of how they work, how freelance and non-exclusive models can get booked for them, and even how to get opportunities to be paid to travel as an apparel market model! SHOW HOTSPOTS: [03:00] Topic: What are the apparel markets  [07:40] Topic: How working the apparel markets can strengthen your communication skills [07:58] "M ..read more

The Real Model Talk creator and host Kayla Adams shares some insight on who she is and what her goals are with this podcast. In this episode you will learn a few personal things about her background, about her modeling career, and what you can expect from TRMT in the future.   SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [1:30] Three personal things about me  [6:25] Three things about me and my modeling career [13:25] The Real Model Talk vision [13:30] "I want to create awareness about all of the different opportunities available in the modeling industry that are available to all different types of people ..read more

Teen model Brooke Ashly only started modeling a year ago but through dedicating a tremendous amount of time to develop and focus on her modeling career, she’s already making waves! Brooke is involved in modeling, cheer, dance, and is still in high school. In this episode, she dives into how she is able to balance all her activities and continue to strongly pursue modeling. She also chats about her recent experience signing to a New York agency and the onboarding process. SHOW HOTSPOTS:  [04:00] Topic: Balancing school, cheer, social life and modeling  [04:55] "I might not be able to ..read more