Ashley Kim on carving space in the modeling industry, why representation that extends beyond stereotypes matters, healing her innerchild, mantras, and beyond! I'm quite fond of this episode and proud of the conversation we shared. I hope you enjoy, xo.  ASHLEY KIM:  Stetts Portfolio Instagram  MORE FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains; a collection of poetry and prose 

1000% promise you've seen Lex on your Pinterest feed before and 1000% promise you'll enjoy this episode. Lex and I discuss the influence of social media on trends, finding personal style, thrifting, and beyond. She's truly the coolest girl and I was so excited to talk to her! Enjoy, xo. LEX: https://www.instagram.com/lexxhy/ https://www.instagram.com/filmsnotdeadjustexpensive/ MORE FROM YOURS TRULY: @modelstudentalex: https://www.tiktok.com/@modelstudentalex Growing Pains, a collection of poetry and prose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

My guest is especially special today because Marissa Mooney is the first photographer I ever worked with! Literally! I shot with them before I even signed to an agency so this is a proper full circle moment for me. Marissa and I discuss a range of subjects, from gender identity and presentation to the differences in working with celebrities/models/dancers to developing photography style/skill and beyond. Thank you for listening, enjoy! xo MARISSA:  https://www.instagram.com/mmooneyimages/ MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

My big sister and role model x 3000, drum roll please... LATICIA ROLLE! Laticia is an actor, model, and founder of Tress. We discuss Laticia's journey to modeling, what she has learned throughout, and how to empower and find yourself. Beyond that, we discuss Tress. Tress is a hat company dedicated to nourishing and protecting curly hair. Their satin lined products are functional, sophisticated, and innovative. I hope you enjoy Laticia's grounded energy as much as I do! xo LATICIA:  https://www.instagram.com/laticia.rolle/ https://msha.ke/laticia/ TRESS: https://tressforus.com MORE FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Round of applause for our first man on Model Student, welcome Jean Mpalomby! We discuss Jean's personal history: coming to America as a refugee and journey as a model. Jean has worked with Yves Saint Laurent, Open Ceremony, Moschino, Coco and Breezy, James Street Co, Taft, and beyond. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! xo JEAN: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmpalomby/?hl=en https://people.com/celebrity/jean-mpalomby-model-who-was-a-refugee/ MORE FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Tenesha Luckett was the first hairstylist I ever worked with and now the first hairstylist on Model Student! Tenesha and I talk about the importance of being able to work with multiple hair textures, salon vs set experience, how to connect and network, traveling to LA for work, being on set for the Savage x Fenty show, and beyond! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.  TENESHA:  https://www.instagram.com/tenesha_styles/ https://linktr.ee/Tenesha_Styles MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Letters from Rain: https://lettersfromrain.com/

Today my guest is the one, the only, the darling Chloe Bruderer! A shining star like none other and my #1 inspo forever and always. Chloe and I gab about personal style, the Olsens, rebranding, creativity, confidence, and beyond. Special thank you to Chloe, not only for being my guest, but also designing the Model Student podcast art! xo SOBRIQUET & CHLOE: https://www.shopsobriquet.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shopsobriquet/ https://www.instagram.com/chlobrud/ https://linktr.ee/chlobrud MORE WORK FROM YOURS TRULY: Growing Pains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Letters from Rain: https://lettersfromrain.com/

Renee has always given me the best advice when it comes to modeling, so it was a no-brainer to have her on as a guest! We discuss how Renee began modeling, moving to LA, working with Good American, how to build connections with agents and casting directors, building confidence, and beyond.  RENEE MAUDLENA NOE:  https://www.wilhelmina.com/los-angeles/women/mainboard/4180-renee-noe/ https://www.instagram.com/reneemaudlena/ https://www.tiktok.com/@reneemaudlenanoe/? MORE WORK: Growing Pains; a collection of poetry and prose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Letters from Rain: https://lettersfromrain.com/

I can't stop gushing over Kendal Walker! Kendal is the co-owner of Not Studios and editorial photographer. We discuss the wedding to editorial pipeline, how to direct a shoot, the differences between digital and film, the process of opening a studio and more! I hope you enjoy listening to Kendal as much as I did.  KENDAL WALKER:  https://www.kendalwalker.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kendalannnne/ NOT STUDIOS: https://not-studios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notstudio.s/ MORE WORK: Growing Pains; a collection of poetry and prose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9QJ1VD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Letters from Rain: https://lettersfromrain.com/

In this episode, Model Student celebrates the first Black supermodel: Donyale Luna! Listen to learn about Luna's legacy as well as personal commentary on being called "exotic."  SOURCES: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/donyale-luna-model-vogue http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9658276/The-tragic-tale-of-Donyale-Luna.html http://davidmccabephotography.com/ https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington https://www.avedonfoundation.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Avedon