Podcasts by MODEL SECRETS

MODEL SECRETS

Kim and Katya, modeling authorities with over 30 years of experience, discuss the modeling industry with other models, scouts and photographers. Our mission is to provide you with the essential tools to succeed in the modeling industry.

Further podcasts by Kim Alley and Katya Gribanova explore the world of modeling with fun interviews!

Podcast on the topic Mode und Schönheit

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MODEL SECRETS
Creative Direction, Editorial Production, and Luxury Branding | Kristin Shockley, Lustre Theory from 2023-01-06T15:00:31

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, editoria...

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Which Modeling Agency is Right for You, and How To Work With Brands As An Influencer from 2022-10-03T13:00:40

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 Bah...

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What it's truly like to move to NYC for modeling at the age of 18 from 2022-08-29T14:00

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 model...

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Behind the scenes at QVC from 2021-08-06T14:00

Jeanette Shustack-Allred is a photographer currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in fashion and beauty product photography. In 2016, she earned her Bach...

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Runway coach on teaching models how to catwalk from 2021-07-14T14:00

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...

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Fashion history, modeling in London, and styling fashion icons with Todd Vaughan Wright from 2021-07-06T14:00

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.

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How to become a model? | Kim Alley & Katya Gribanova, Founders of Model Secrets from 2021-06-21T14:04:26

In this episode we share initial steps you need to take to become a model.


For more information and our online modeling workshops visit M...

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Hollister model & content creator opens up about bullying she has faced since starting TikTok from 2021-06-03T14:00

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...

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The secrets of model scouting with Erin Scimeca, former director of scouting at New York Models & founder of Signed Management from 2021-05-28T18:23:22

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 Elit...

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Modeling in Europe, ANTM, and diversity in the fashion industry with Tiara Young from 2021-05-15T14:00

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 a...

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Twin models talk about how they got scouted and got signed to Next Worldwide from 2021-05-05T14:00

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 ...

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What is a mother agency? | Tina & Jill Pope, Matriarch Model Management from 2021-04-21T13:00

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 helpin...

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Healthy eating, body image, and the importance of nourishing your body well | Lillian, model & nutritionist from 2021-04-02T14:00

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...

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Model manager & scout answers questions about modeling | Eric Granwehr, APM New York from 2021-03-25T14:00

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...

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Fine Art Photography with fashion and commercial photographer Mattia Baldi from 2021-03-13T23:19:04

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 pho...

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The History of Fashion Design | Holly Alford, Director of Inclusion and Equity at VCU School of Arts from 2021-03-03T15:00

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 d...

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Overcoming Struggle With Eating Disorder | Emma Manis, content creator & the owner of EVOLVE from 2021-02-24T21:29:13

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 fro...

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Director at Zoom Evrika Model Management Alex Collares talks about modeling opportunities in Thailand from 2021-02-17T15:03:34

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. Sh...

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International model and producer Sara Kondal talks about how she found her passion for events production through modeling from 2021-02-10T15:57:54

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.

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International model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured in Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, shares her story. from 2021-01-27T17:00

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...

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Tracy Akers is a creative director, model, dancer, and a poet. Through self-exploration and self-love she has let go of traumatic past experiences. from 2021-01-13T17:00

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 nec...

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Tasia Mitropoulos, makeup artist, licensed esthetician, whose clients include Under Armour, L-Officiel Russia, shares beauty tips. from 2020-12-09T18:30:28

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 ma...

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Beri Smither, International cover girl and New York model, talks about how the modeling industry has changed over the years. from 2020-12-03T02:12:18

International cover girl and American model famous for her million-dollar smile, Beri Smither represents modern ageless beauty. Originally from Salem, Oregon, Beri was discovered at the Elle mag...

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A special Thank You to our Listeners. from 2020-11-25T14:48:59

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Sondra Hoffman, head booker at T.H.E. Artist Agency, talks about modeling opportunities in the DMV area. from 2020-11-18T19:32:58

Sondra Hoffman, head booker at T•H•E Artist Agency, talks about modeling opportunities in the DMV area.

Sondra has been with the agency for over 10 years. She has started as an intern, th...

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John Benton, Model trainer, talks about model-specific workout routine, and how he helps models achieve their goals in a healthy way. from 2020-11-11T17:02:07

John Benton is a highly sought after Personal Trainer in the fashion, film, and pageant industries in Dallas, TX. He is known for making amazing strides in hip and waist reduction and creating l...

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Ashly Covington, hand model whose clients include Amazon, Maybelline, Harper's Bazaar and all major food and beverage brands shares her secrets. from 2020-11-04T20:01:11

Walk through any store and you will see Ashly Covington’s hands on everything from the product packaging of Reynolds Wrap and Hamilton Beach to book covers for the Eat This! Not That! series. Tu...

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Paul Fisher, “I can make you a supermodel” TV show host and legendary agent, reveals the untold truth of the modeling world. from 2020-10-28T18:07:33

For more than 25 years, Paul Fisher has represented some of the most famous faces in the world such as Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Carla Bruni, Monica Belluci, Carre Otis, Eva Horzigova, ...

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Shawn Zane-Sharpless, Director of New Faces at Crawford Models, shares industry secrets. from 2020-10-21T16:00

Shawn Zane-Sharpless, Director of New Faces at Crawford Models, in New York City shares industry secrets. 

Shawn got started as a model in the DC area and within a short time moved t...

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Mckenzie Payne, shares about health and wellness at the forefront of her life. from 2020-10-14T21:21:39

Mckenzie Payne, shares about health and wellness at the forefront of her life. A yoga instructor, with three small boys homeschooling and a husband that is all about fitness. She talks about how...

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Ryan Azia, East Coast photographer, talks about his passion for art and design. from 2020-10-07T15:05:41

Ryan Azia, East Coast photographer, talks about his passion for art and design. He shares about his new brand of clothing, BANR and how it came into fruition with the Shearer Sisters. He is also...

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Misty James, Former Elite Model and currently a model manager, gives advice to aspiring models from 2020-10-01T00:17:46

Misty James, Former Elite Model and currently a model manager, gives advice to aspiring models. She talks about her love for photography and how she beginning to shoot new models with Elite. Mis...

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Australian model, Alana Quartly, shares how to succeed if you are a petite model. from 2020-09-23T16:27:48

Alana Quartly, talks about being a model in Australia and how she got started. She shares what it takes to succeed as a petite model. And she explains how she has found her own clients and now w...

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Sarah Khan, DC-based makeup artist, shares her beauty secrets! from 2020-09-16T17:26:56

Sarah Khan, DC-based makeup artist, shares her beauty secrets! She talks about how she got started working in the DC area . And working with clients like Pump, Booty and many more. She tells us ...

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Model scout Kim Alley explains mother agencies on Standing Tall Podcast. from 2020-09-09T13:43

Former Ford Model and currently an independent agent and model scout, Kim Alley, gives an interview for Standing Tall Podcast. With over 30 years of experience she answers the most common questi...

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Abby and Baylee Shearer talk about their journey of getting signed with Wilhelmina Models. from 2020-09-02T14:00

Abby and Baylee Shearer started modeling at the age of 13 and 15. They modeled locally in Virginia Beach area where they got noticed by a local model scout.

They went to visit agencies in...

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Lynda and Elizabeth talk about T•H•E Artist agency, the leading management group in the Mid Atlantic! They represent Models and Stylist in DC. from 2020-08-26T13:00

Lynda Erkiletian, President and Elizabeth Centenari Vice President/Director, talk about T•H•E Artist agency and how it has become the leading management group in the mid Atlantic! 

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Anne Marie Johnson founder of Bitter Grace, talks about the vision behind the brand. from 2020-08-19T14:00

Ann Marie Johnson talks about her personal journey and the vision behind the brand. Bitter Grace is a reminder to all of us that we can learn to take the positives from our negative experiences ...

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Wilhelmina model Daphne De Baat talks about modeling in New York from 2020-08-12T14:46:46

Daphne talks about starting her modeling journey in Canada. Then she reveals about moving to NYC, being a model with Wilhelmina and finding where she fits into the business. She talks to us abou...

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Kim and Katya share their modeling journeys - PART #2 from 2020-08-05T15:38:59

PART 2


Kim Alley, talks about how she got scouted and began her career with FORD models. What it was like staying in the Ford's model apartment. Katya Gribanova talks...

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Kim and Katya share their modeling journeys. Part 1 from 2020-07-29T13:00

PART 1 

Kim Alley’s fashion career began in Richmond, Virginia in 1980. At the age of seventeen, she was scouted by the Ford Modeling Agency in New York City, and when she arrived, s...

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Karen Lee, former head of Elite Models scouting department, talks about model scouting! from 2020-07-22T13:00

Karen Lee, former head of Elite Models scouting division, talks about the scouting process then and now. And how she traveled around the world finding amazing faces for Elite for eighteen years....

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Sheri Bias, the owner of a talent agency, talks about commercial modeling from 2020-07-15T13:00

Dr. Sheri Bias, SPHR, is currently owner/operator of Liquid Talent Group based in Richmond, VA. She has been involved in the industry for many years with accomplishments of...

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Shell talks about her blog, modeling, and ways to overcome adversity. from 2020-07-08T18:53:31

Shell talks about with her blog and how she got started. She talks about clients reaching out to her about their brands and wanting to pay her for it! And now she is modeling and blogging full t...

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Andrea Ventura talks about petite modeling from 2020-07-01T22:00

Andrea opens up about how she got started in the modeling world for petite girls and what that has been like for her. I think it just might be her personality that has gotten this far. Super int...

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Lisa Phillips, former Ford model and a model scout from 2020-06-24T20:00

Model scout, manager, online course creator and a former Ford Model, Lisa Phillips, shares her experience in the industry including scouting, modeling overseas, online courses and the importance...

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Modeling in Asia with Jill Pope from 2020-06-17T19:00

Jill tells us all about modeling in Asia and what that has been like for her over the past 4 years. 

Super sweet and kind person and we loved the interview.  Listen

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Teen model photographer, Brooke Daniels from 2020-06-10T22:00

TEEN MODEL photographer, Brooke Daniels talks about her photography and what she expects from models she works with. 

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Rebeckah Ruth interviews Kim and Katya from 2020-06-03T22:00

Rebeckah Ruth Fashion Consultant interviews Kim and Katya about how they got started in the modeling business. 

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