Kristin Shockley is a creative director, stylist, producer and the force behind Lustre Theory, a creative agency that focuses on inspiring brand content, working with fashion, products, editorial, and events. Recent publication and features The New York Times People Magazine Flower Magazine En Forme Magazine Distinction Magazine Virginia Living Magazine Style Me Pretty Wedding Sparrow Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine Instagram: @lustretheory www.lustretheory.com _________ For more...

Kamla-Kay is a professional agency-signed model in the USA and Cape Town, South Africa. She has modeled for brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Disney, Stella McCartney, David Beckham, Atlantis Bahamas, IT Cosmetics and Ashley Home Store to name a few. Kamla-Kay is also a modeling coach for all ages where she teaches aspiring models through her social media channels and private masterclass course how to increase their odds of getting agency signed, avoid scams and build a strong model...

Maranda Vanelli grew up in a small town in western New York and she started modeling when she signed with her mother agent Mazza models when she was fifteen. About a year after she started modeling, she signed with Fusion models in New York City when she was 16. She is now 18 and living in New York City, modeling full time and she absolutely loves it! Due to the pandemic she didn’t really start working until last summer but since then she booked her first campaign for Steve Madden and have...

Jeanette Shustack-Allred is a photographer currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in fashion and beauty product photography. In 2016, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in photography from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Shustack-Allred’s work reflects an influence from both fashion and graphic design. She utilizes bold color and patterns within her work, which gives her photographs a distinctive sense of elegance. She plays with dynamic color combinations...

Runway Coach Mandy Dyonne is a trained dancer, choreographer and dance instructor. She has walked as a national and international model for many fashion shows including the New York Fashion Week and Amsterdam Fashion Week. She knows first hand the skills and mindset needed to become a successful model with a great walk. She has coached models for the Elite Model Look, NEXT, The Society, One Management New York, Fusion New York, Silent New York and has collaborated with Alexander Wang,...

Todd had over 39 years in the industry as a model, he worked in London and New York. He has worked with models, magazines, and photographers throughout the country. Todd's Instagram: @mr_eriksen_wright For more information and our online modeling workshops visit ModelSecrets.online Instagram: @modelsecrets.online Tiktok: @modelsecrets YouTube channel

In this episode we share initial steps you need to take to become a model. For more information and our online modeling workshops visit ModelSecrets.online Instagram: @modelsecrets.online Tiktok: @modelsecrets YouTube channel

Natalie was born and raised in South Haven, Michigan, and she is currently going to nursing school in Indianapolis, Indiana. She started modeling when she was 19 years old. She is represented by Helen Wells Agency. Natalie has worked with brands like Hollister, Delta Faucets, and others. She is also known for her entertaining videos on TikTok. She posts everything modeling-related, including skincare, modeling tips for beginners, workout programs, and how to balance school and modeling....

Erin had spent over 23 years working in New York City, scouting for prestigious modeling agencies in the high fashion world. Erin started her career in the modeling world in the mid 90's at Elite Model Management in NYC while John Casablancas was still in charge of the company. Traveling all over the country scouting every inch of the USA - Erin discovered actress Krysten Ritter in a mall in PA. In 2000, Erin decided to make a switch and became the Director of Scouting at New York Model...

Tiara Young is an international model. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she began her career as a model at the age of 17, and was the first woman of African-American descent to appear in Charlotte Tilbury campaign. She walked for various designers at Paris Fashion Week like Vivienne Westwood and Devastee, and she did showroom work for Elie Saab & Louis Vuitton. She appeared on magazine covers, including Harper’s Bazaar UK, London Evening Standard and Stylist. She also has been featured in...

Lexy and Lainey are identical twin sisters from Memphis, Tennessee. At 14, they got scouted by Evolve Model Management, and soon after they signed with NEXT WORLDWIDE. The blonde haired, blue eyed, 5’11 beauties are also rising TikTok stars. They create entertaining videos about modeling and fashion. Lexy's and Lainey's Portfolio Follow Lexy and Lainey on Instagram Follow them on TikTok

Matriarch Model Management, an exclusive international mother agency founded by a mother-daughter duo. Matriarch specializes in finding new faces and seasoned models with the intention of helping them develop the skills needed to reach their highest potential in the modeling industry both nationally and internationally. "We pride ourselves on our ability to create an environment based on mutual respect, kindness, and transparency. We empower our models, emphasizing strength and independence....

Lillian is a model and nutritionist. She has been a model for 5 years, working in Australia and Europe, and is now based in London. Before she became a model, she studied nutrition at university. Her passion for nutrition comes from her love of food & health, as well as her personal struggles with body image and disordered eating, back when she was a teenager. She recently combined her knowledge of nutrition and experience as a model to launch Model Nutrition on Instagram and TikTok. She...

Eric Granwehr is the Image Director at APM Models in New York, NY. The past 10+ years of his career have been spent observing, learning, growing and adapting within this always-changing industry. From studying photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, to interning at a top modeling agency in the early 2000-teens and to now, being the right-hand-man to the owner of an agency with two decades in the books, Eric has been quietly climbing the model agent ladder. Eric...

Mattia Baldi born in 1983 in Rome, Italy is an Italian commercial and fashion photographer. After graduating with best marks in painting at the Academy of FineArts Mattia decided to focus on photography in 2004 obtaining a master degree in studio photography at the SRFC in Rome. Since then Mattia has worked for clients like ENI, Pepsi, AIA, Facebook, RDM, and in the last few years with WPP on the client Ford shooting many successful advertising campaigns both as photo-editor and as lead...

Holly Price Alford is the Interim Director of Inclusion and Equity for the VCU School of the Arts and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising. She holds degrees in both Fashion Design and in Costume design. Holly’s research emphasis is on how minority cultures influence fashion globally as well as 20th and 21st century fashion icons. Holly has presented and exhibited her work nationally and internationally, as far away as Denmark, Australia, Hong Kong,...

Born and raised in RVA, Emma Manis is a fashion designer, stylist, social media content creator, and creative director who has over 6 years of experience after completing a degree in Fashion from VCU School of the Arts. Emma is also the owner of EVOLVE - a womenswear company dedicated to erasing beauty standards by creating a space where clothing can be worn by anyone, as she continues to shatter industry norms with the belief that Beauty Has No Limits. Follow Emma on Instagram Follow EVOLVE

Alex Collares was born and raised in San Paolo, Brazil. She started modeling at the age of 24. She went to Thailand on her first modeling contract, and she fell in love with the country. She traveled to Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Hong Kong for modeling jobs while in Asia. After years of modeling she transitioned into a management role. She is currently a Director at Zoom Evrika Model Management in Thailand. Alex's Instagram Zoom Evrika Model Management 

Sara Kondal is an International model and Founder of SK ART OF EVENTS, an international luxury event, advertising and PR production Brand, specializing in high-end Fashion, Art and Charity. From early age Sara was passionate about languages, art, fashion and traveling. She started modeling at the age of 15, and it wasn't long before she embarked on the international scene. Sara appeared in such prestigious magazines as VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, L’Officiel, Prestige, Thailand Tatler,...

International model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured in Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, shares her story. Sarah started modeling at the age of 14, she was scouted while attending a Vogue fashion show in the Bay Area. Soon after, Sarah was photographed by Romanian-born photographer Mihaela Noroc for The Atlas of Beauty project. The photo went viral internationally and launched her modeling career. Signed with Stars Model Management, Why Not Milan, Select Paris and THE.mgmt Sydney,...

Tracy Akers is a Creative Director who explores her relationship with life and death. Through the avenues of an artist, she heals through self-exploration and realizing the self-love that is necessary to let go of traumatic past experiences in order to create space for new adventures and manifestations. She is an entrepreneur as well as a model, dancer, and poet who began dreaming through her gift of writing and now brings her words off the page into many modes of expression. More than...

Wilhelmina model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured In Vogue and appeared on Happer’s Bazaar & Elle covers, shares her story. Sarah started modeling at the age of 14, she was scouted while attending a Vogue fashion show in the Bay Area. Soon after, Sarah was photographed by Romanian-born photographer Mihaela Noroc for The Atlas of Beauty project. The photo went viral internationally and launched her modeling career. Signed with Stars Model Management, Wilhelmina Models NYC, Why Not...

Tasia Mitropoulos is a makeup artist, licensed esthetician and lash artist, based in Baltimore, MD. She started doing bridal makeup in 2014. She has since grown to do all different avenues of makeup, including music videos, SFX, fashion, editorials, etc! Her clients included Under Armour, L-Officiel Russia. Tasia’s website: https://www.makeupbytasia.com Tasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasiamitropoulos Some of Tasia's favorite people: @josephdtran @7hares @walkercorl