MODEL SECRETS

Shawn Zane-Sharpless, Director of New Faces at Crawford Models, in New York City shares industry secrets. 

Shawn got started as a model in the DC area and within a short time moved to New York City. He modeled for a few years and then became an agent. Over the years, he has managed models at agencies like APM, Wilhelmina, DNA and Fusion, and he is currently with Crawford Models. 

Shawn's Instagram: @shawn_zane

Crawford Models: www.crawfordmodels.com 

Mckenzie Payne, shares about health and wellness at the forefront of her life. A yoga instructor, with three small boys homeschooling and a husband that is all about fitness. She talks about how they stay busy and sane in the crazy world we are living in. She talks about how her journey with yoga changed her life and allowed a deep connection to her body and a calming of her mind. She is all about love and being of serve to one another. 

Ryan Azia, East Coast photographer, talks about his passion for art and design. He shares about his new brand of clothing, BANR and how it came into fruition with the Shearer Sisters. He is also a director of the Richmond Fashion Week and so much more. 

Misty James, Former Elite Model and currently a model manager, gives advice to aspiring models. She talks about her love for photography and how she beginning to shoot new models with Elite. Misty had the experience of traveling all around the world and lets us into a few fun secrets about the modeling world. 

Alana Quartly, talks about being a model in Australia and how she got started. She shares what it takes to succeed as a petite model. And she explains how she has found her own clients and now wants to open her own agency in Australia and England in the near future, Callula Models. 

Sarah Khan, DC-based makeup artist, shares her beauty secrets! She talks about how she got started working in the DC area . And working with clients like Pump, Booty and many more. She tells us some of the stories while working on set for a production company and that editorial jobs are not the money making jobs you would think. She says that for a make up artist, it's more of the commercial clients that pay all the money. And much more! 

Former Ford Model and currently an independent agent and model scout, Kim Alley, gives an interview for Standing Tall Podcast. With over 30 years of experience she answers the most common questions about mother agents. 

Abby and Baylee Shearer started modeling at the age of 13 and 15. They modeled locally in Virginia Beach area where they got noticed by a local model scout.

They went to visit agencies in New York at least 3 times until they finally got signed by Wilhelmina Models. Now they are both finishing their home schooling to move to New York in the fall. 

Lynda Erkiletian, President and Elizabeth Centenari Vice President/Director, talk about T•H•E Artist agency and how it has become the leading management group in the mid Atlantic! 

Established in 1985, this Washington DC based agency boasts a steadfast reputation for connecting exemplary models and stylists with some of the most prominent brands and publications. Their management team's keen eye for fresh faces and dedication to career development has fostered long-standing relationships with talent and clients alike.

T•H•E Artist agency believes in contributing to the community that has sustained our success for the last thirty five years. Our team actively participates in charities and fundraising events in the greater Washington DC area, including:

Beauty Within DC, Hope For Children, Cancer, St Jude, Salvation Army, American Heart Association, A21, Beauty Within DC, N Street Village, Innocents at Risk

Ann Marie Johnson talks about her personal journey and the vision behind the brand. Bitter Grace is a reminder to all of us that we can learn to take the positives from our negative experiences and turn them into opportunities for advancement. www.bittergraceboutique.com