MODEL SECRETS

MODEL SECRETS

By Kim Alley and Katya GribanovaArtsFashion & Beauty
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MODEL SECRETS episodes

  • International model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured in Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, shares her story.

    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 Vogue fashion show in the Bay Area. Soon after, Sarah was photographed by Romanian-born photographer Mihaela Noroc for The Atlas of Beauty project. The photo went viral internationally and launched her modeling career.

    Signed with Stars Model Management, Why Not Milan, Select Paris and THE.mgmt Sydney, Sarah has 8 years of experience in the modeling business.

    Mother agency: https://www.starsmanagement.com/portfolio/standard/Sarah-G/8515/11201

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgullixson/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgullix


    To learn more about Model Secrets, visit https://www.modelsecrets.online

    33 min
  • 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.

    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 necessary to let go of traumatic past experiences in order to create space for new adventures and manifestations. She is an entrepreneur as well as a model, dancer, and poet who began dreaming through her gift of writing and now brings her words off the page into many modes of expression. More than anything else, she values seeing the creative breakthroughs, inclusivity, and healings of humankind, and she offers spiritual services as well as creative direction and management that are often inspired by her many teachers, philosophers, nature, and inner wisdoms from a life guided by conscious reflection, honesty, and integrity.

    IG: @withoutatrace8 

    42 min
  • Wilhelmina model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured In Vogue and appeared on Happer’s Bazaar & Elle covers, shares her story.

    Wilhelmina model Sarah Gullixson, who has been featured In Vogue and appeared on Happer’s Bazaar & Elle covers, shares her story.

    Sarah started modeling at the age of 14, she was scouted while attending a Vogue fashion show in the Bay Area. Soon after, Sarah was photographed by Romanian-born photographer Mihaela Noroc for The Atlas of Beauty project. The photo went viral internationally and launched her modeling career.

    Signed with Stars Model Management, Wilhelmina Models NYC, Why Not Milan, Select Paris and THE.mgmt Sydney, Sarah has 8 years of experience in the modeling business.

    Sarah’s portfolio on Wilhelmina Models’ website: https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/women/women/3771-sarah-gullixson/

    Mother agency: https://www.starsmanagement.com/portfolio/standard/Sarah-G/8515/11201

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgullixson/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgullix

    37 min
  • Tasia Mitropoulos, makeup artist, licensed esthetician, whose clients include Under Armour, L-Officiel Russia, shares beauty tips.

    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 makeup, including music videos, SFX, fashion, editorials, etc! Her clients included Under Armour, L-Officiel Russia.

    Tasia’s website: https://www.makeupbytasia.com

    Tasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasiamitropoulos

    Some of Tasia's favorite people: @josephdtran @7hares @walkercorl 


    46 min
  • Beri Smither, International cover girl and New York model, talks about how the modeling industry has changed over the years.

    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 magazine studios in Paris by Carine Roitfeld.

    Beri has appeared on the covers and worked with countless magazines including: American Vogue, British Vogue, Italian Vogue, French Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan. In 1998, Beri appeared in her first Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

    Beri’s advertising campaigns include Chanel, DKNY, Armani, Versace, Gap, Target, Clairol, Forth and Towne, Nine West, & Revlon.

    As the nature of fashion, entertainment, and advertising continues to evolve, Beri continues to model full time and currently resides in New York City while mentoring young women and parents on the business of the fashion industry.

    Beri’s website: https://berismither.com

    Beri’s profile on Models.com: https://models.com/models/beri-smither#

    Beri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beri_smither/

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

    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, then worked as a personal assistant to the owner, and currently she is Booking Director.

    T•H•E Artist Agency website:

    www.theartistagency.com

    Sondra’s email (for booking inquiries): [email protected]

    Sondra’s Instagram: @sondra_hoffman

    32 min
  • John Benton, Model trainer, talks about model-specific workout routine, and how he helps models achieve their goals in a healthy way.

    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 long, lean muscles.

    He is the head personal trainer for the Kim Dawson, Campbell, Dragonfly, Wallflower, Clutts, and Callidus modeling agencies in Dallas. He is also the official Fitness Trainer for the Miss Dallas and Miss Dallas Teen Pageants. He has been featured in Vogue Italia, Harper's Bazaar, Modern Luxury and D Magazine. 

    Learn about John’s model method

    www.johnbentonmodelfitness.com

    Instagram: @john_benton_model_fitness

    40 min
  • Ashly Covington, hand model whose clients include Amazon, Maybelline, Harper's Bazaar and all major food and beverage brands shares her secrets.

    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. Turn on the TV and you can catch Ashly’s hands pouring bottles of Miller Lite, scrubbing toilets for lysol or making pies for Pillsbury.  Ashly’s hands have appeared in numerous magazines including Cosmopolitan, Voque, InStyle and O Magazine.  She has been the celebrity hands for Brooke Shields, Charlize Theron, Adrianna Lima and, oddly enough, Andy Samberg.

    http://www.handmodelusa.com

    IG: @handmodelusa

    46 min
  • Paul Fisher, “I can make you a supermodel” TV show host and legendary agent, reveals the untold truth of the modeling world.

    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, Brooke Burke, Kimora Lee Simmons, and currently manages some of the most important models in the fashion industry today such as Julie Hoomans and Marjan Jonkman. Paul’s models have generated over £300m in model bookings for prestigious brands such as Versace, Prada, Gucci, Yves St Laurent, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Chanel, Tom Ford, and Dior. Paul is the star / host of the HIT TV series ‘I Can Make You A Supermodel’ and online series ’72 Hours – Supermodel Challenge’.

    Website: www.paulfishermethod.com

    Instagram: @paulfishermgmt & @paul_fisher_shop


    43 min

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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…