Model Memoirs Podcast

Model Memoirs

Tyler & Frantz
I'm Rachel Reed and my show gives you an un-photoshopped look at the daily life of professional models. I'll be taking you behind the scenes discussing everything the glamorous fashion industry doesn't post about including stories, skills and secrets I've collected over a decade as a working professional model. Sharing what it's really like to work as an average model in the fashion industry, this is Model Memoirs. 
Agencies
It's time for more Model Memoirs. This week Rachel talks about the role of agencies and how they can be both necessary and productive and also emotionally destructive and frustrating. Episode Guide:  02:40 What is a modeling agency? What do they do? 04:00 How did I get signed to a modeling agency? 07:15 Other ways to find an agency  09:15 Make a copy of your contract and keep it somewhere you can find it!  11:00 Conditions of a contract  14:10 So you've been signed to an agency, now what?  17:45 Lessons I have learned from my experience working with agencies.  20:15 Anonymous messages from other models about their experiences with agencies. Thank you as always for listening! Looking for more? Follow the @modelmemoirspodcast on instagram to stay up to date with information about the podcast and for more BTS about modeling and the fashion industry!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2020
21 min
Creeps
These Model Memoirs come with a trigger warning. This episode tackles creeps in the industry, specifically photographers.  02:10 Rachel's experience with sexual misconduct  06:00 What does the word "professional" mean in an industry that can be very informal? 11:50 Sunnaya Nash braves the storm   13:40 Ariana Grande in response to criticism of Marcus Hyde   14:40 Kim Kardashian in response to criticism of Marcus Hyde  16:00 Mario Testino somehow "shocks" the fashion industry  Additional Reading: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a29943977/kim-kardashian-mario-testino-north-west-diet-prada/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/14/mario-testino-and-bruce-weber-models-claim-fashion-vogue https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a15156038/mario-testino-accused-of-sexual-assault-by-multiple-models/ https://www.vogue.com/article/anna-wintour-responds-mario-testino-bruce-weber-sexual-misconduct-allegations https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/13/style/mario-testino-bruce-weber-harassment.html https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/marcus-hyde-photographer-allegations-sexual-assault-everything-to-know-1203225790/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/briannasacks/instagram-takes-down-marcus-hyde-account https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/five-models-accusing-bruce-weber-of-misconduct-in-federal-case-to-be-identified-1202993817/ https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/ariana-grande-kim-kardashian-respond-to-accusations-against-marcus-hyde-photographer.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kim-kardashian-photographer-marcus-hyde-nude-photos_n_5d37630fe4b020cd994af55f Safe spaces to report creeps: https://www.vox.com/a/sexual-harassment-assault-allegations-list/mario-testino See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2019
20 min
Model Apartments and the Party Life
Join your host Rachel Reed as she talks about living in model apartments and partying in the industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2019
25 min
Test Shoots and Showroom
This week on Model Memoirs Rachel talks about test shoots and showroom jobs.  Episode Guide  01:10 Test shoots, dearest test shoots. Are they a waste of your time? Do you even recognize yourself? Are they amazing and exactly what your book needed?  Test Shoot Team 04:45 Photographers  06:50 Make-up artists and hair stylists  08:30 Stylists  Showroom 10:45 Welcome to the showroom  16:24 story time Original song Model Sample by Hannah Suggs  Additional Music provided by the YouTube Audio Library  Thank you again for listening! Make sure to follow the shows instagram @modelmemoirspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2019
23 min
Questions and Assumptions
This week on Model Memoirs, Rachel answers some questions and addresses some assumptions about her modeling career. Episode Guide The Questions  00:45 How did you get into modeling?  01:50 What are your least favorite parts about modeling?  03:00 What are some unwanted questions and objectifications?  03:50 What is your favorite modeling moment?  05:18 How has modeling changed you?  The Assumptions  06:30 Models just get paid to be pretty  08:13 Models are mean, stuck up and entitled  09:20 Models are confident and perfect  10:48 All models are rich 11:55 Models go to cool places all the time  13:00 Models don't eat  Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the Model Memoirs instagram @modelmemoirspodcast and follow Rachel on twitter @rachelreed86   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2019
15 min
Digitals and Castings
Welcome to Model Memoirs. In today's episode, your host Rachel Reed discusses two important aspects of professional modeling: digitals and castings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2019
18 min
Trailer for Season One of Model Memoirs
The Official Trailer for Season 1 of Model Memoirs, a new weekly show about being a professional model in the fashion industry. Coming November 28th 2019!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2019
39 sec