
Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast!Learn about 3 juicy 2026 trends you DEFINITELY wanna be aware of! Digital transformation and AI (yikes!)Growth of User Generated Content (UGC) Film & Television Tax Credit ProgramsPlus, we’re sharing some ideas on how you can incorporate these into your careers to grow your brand (YOU) even more. 2026 is about to be popping!Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials, including our NEW Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast IG page:Website: www.larisaarnold.com Podcast IG: instagram.com/modelingandwellbeingpodcast/ Larisa’s IG: instagram.com/itslarisadee/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@itslarisadee YouTube: youtube.com/@itslarisadee Inquires: [email protected] you so much for watching and supporting!With love,Larisa DeeSources:7 Media Trends That Will Redefine Entertainment In 2026: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/12/10/7-media-trends-that-will-redefine-entertainment-in-2026/ Outlook for Entertainment and Media Leaders in 2026: https://www.ghjadvisors.com/ghj-insights/outlook-for-entertainment-and-media-leaders-in-2026 5 Video Content Strategies Businesses Need to Use in 2026: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-businesses-should-rethink-video-strategy-for-2026/500810 California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/11/20/governor-newsom-announces-next-round-of-film-and-tv-tax-credits-hit-series-baywatch-returning-to-california/ The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): https://www.ghjadvisors.com/ghj-resource-hubs/tax-legislative-updates-resource-hub About Actor’s Unions: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actors-unions-101-70119/ AND https://allcasting.com/blog/casting-faqs/difference-between-union-nonunion#Union%20Job%20vs.%20Non-Union%20Job States’ Film and TV Production Budget Overview: https://greenslate.com/blog/state-by-state-film-tv-production-tax-credit-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.comLearn About UGC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE2HoOsqnjI
Dec 27, 2025
20 min

Welcome to the Modeling & Wellbeing Podcast!In this episode, we are addressing a common theme: REJECTION and CRITICISM! Such a common thing that us talent and people face so we are addressing this:How we tend to process rejectionReframing rejection to redirectionNot taking rejection personal and insight into how casting directors might think when selecting talentLet's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in!Website: www.larisaarnold.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itslarisadeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslarisadeeTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@itslarisadeeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@itslarisadeeEmail: [email protected]:Audition vs Bookings Stats: https://blog.castmenow.co/ultimate-guide-to-audition-success-metrics/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20newer%20actors%20might,your%20training%20and%20career%20strategy.Mel Robbins and Will Packer Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_9UHSj0qE4
Dec 6, 2025
23 min

Summary on Anchor
Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of UGC and my personal experience with it so far. Overall, models and talent, UGC is a growing wave and you don’t want to miss it!
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NEW WEBSITE REBRAND: www.larisaarnold.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/
Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs
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Sources:
Support LA Wildfires: https://lacity.gov/LAstrong; https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/how-to-help-la-fire-victims
Larisa’s UGC examples: https://www.larisaarnold.com/ugc
Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/
Newbook Models: https://newbookmodels.com/
UGC Shop: https://ugc-shop.com/pages/content-creators
YouTube 2025 UGC guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YscLfnHVTgQ
Jan 31, 2025
20 min

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Learn about these three model resources and tips that just might up your model game and expand your network.
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Website: www.larisaarnold.com
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Threads: https://www.threads.net/@risasnuggs
Email: [email protected]
Sources
Newbook Models: https://newbookmodels.com/
Media Lab Science: https://www.medialabscience.com/
Oct 20, 2024
13 min

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! After a long break, popping back to share what I have been up to, my testimonial about my move to L.A. and also sneaking in a couple of reminders to trust your gut and divine journey.
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Sep 7, 2024
22 min

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Are you looking for a new 2024 journals to help keep you aligned mentally, spiritually, emotionally or even deepen your relationship with self? These four journals might help you stay accountable toward your holistic wellbeing goals! Check out direct links to the journals mentioned throughout the episode below.
JOURNAL LINKS
Day to Day Journals
Dragontree Dreambook Planner: https://dreambook.vision/
Target Journals: https://www.target.com/c/journals-school-office-supplies/-/N-i8t6a
Amazon Journals: https://www.amazon.com/journals/s?k=journals
Faith Journals
“100 Days of Believing Bigger”: https://www.dayspring.com/marshawn-evans-daniels-100-days-of-believing-bigger-devotional-journal
Faith journals: https://faith-journals.com/
Self-Exploration Journals
“Start Where You Are”: https://www.meeralee.com/startwhereyouare
Top self-exploration journals: https://www.creativeartnsoul.com/guided-journals-for-self-discovery/
Finance Journal
How to Track Your Finances Like a Boss: https://youtu.be/LDChWnZjTgw?si=AiF4WdC-JggbyIT2
Budget Planners: https://www.amazon.com/financial-journal/s?k=financial+journal
Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33970079/
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling#perspective
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6305886/
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Jan 25, 2024
20 min

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Listen to 5 trends that you want to be aware of as you are reaching for success in this industry. What other trends do you know of? Make sure you share in our podcast community or help a model/talent friend out!
Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in!
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Jan 17, 2024
19 min

Summary on Anchor
Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Learn 3 reasons why you might not be getting booked. What will you do to step up your game this year as a model and talent? Let's go!
Resources:
https://www.allmyfriendsaremodels.com/model-not-booking-work/
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-many-application-to-get-a-job
https://legaljobs.io/blog/interview-statistics/
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Jan 11, 2024
21 min

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast Listen as I talk through 3 tips to unlocking your creativity: exploring creativity, making space for creativity and practicing mindfulness to listen to your mind and body throughout the exploration process.
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Nov 13, 2023
16 min

Summary on Anchor
Welcome to SEASON 3 of the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! I’m grateful to continue cultivating this space of positive vibes, tips and straight up energy together. We’re kicking off our first episode of S3 with some good ole connection, inspiration I’d like to share to encourage you and 3 ways to grow as a model! This includes:
STUDY STUDY STUDY
PORTFOLIO
THINKING BIG & EXPANDING
Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in!
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Sep 15, 2023
26 min
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