Mia Moore is joined by the brilliant Zoe DeBoer—fashion model, mother, and creative inspiration. Zoe shares her story from starting out at 17 to a thriving modelling career in her fifties, offering wisdom on reinvention, self-belief, and the importance of embracing change at every age.
🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
The evolving journey of a model – From London agencies to art colleges and back to modelling in later life.
Creativity and resilience – How motherhood, caring responsibilities, and personal challenges have shaped Zoe’s work.
The power of change – Embracing new looks, concepts, and opportunities at every stage of life.
Creative collaboration – The importance of being open, adaptable, and a team player on set.
Fitness and self-care – How physical wellbeing fuels Zoe’s creativity and confidence.
Integrity in the industry – Why setting boundaries and knowing yourself matters in modelling and beyond.
Staying original – The importance of finding inspiration but holding onto your unique perspective.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Age is no barrier—creativity evolves with life experience and only gets richer.
Confidence, kindness, and honesty are more valuable than any trend.
Teamwork and adaptability are essential in creative work—be open and collaborative.
Prioritise your own wellbeing—your creativity will thank you.
🎙️ About Our Guest:
Zoe DeBoer is a professional model with decades of experience across fashion, editorial, and conceptual shoots. She’s also an advocate for self-care, diversity in fashion, and creative living.
Find Zoe online:
Instagram: @zdeboer
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🎧 Creative Conversations is recorded at Granary Studios and produced by Granary Digital.