Standing Tall

Standing Tall

By Andrea VenturaArtsFashion & Beauty
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Standing Tall episodes

  • Taxes for Models

    In today's episode I interview CPA Kevin Andrade, owner of Spark Tax Services to answer your most common tax related questions. We dive into whether it's better to do an LLC or not, what can you write off and how to use expenses in your favor plus Kevin shares with us great tips on how to organize your documents, submit your taxes and be prepared for an audit. You can find Kevin on IG @KevinCPA and @SparkTaxServices 

    1 hr 7 min
  • 5'2'' Petite Model Success Story: Janet Yuan

    Hello everyone!  Today I am super excited to share on the Standing Tall Podcast my interview with 5'2'' petite model Janet Yuan. Janet is signed to top modeling agencies LA Models and Q Models and her success did not happen overnight, but it has been about a 10 year process! Proof that hard work pays off. We talk about how she got signed to her agencies, rejection, body image, insecurities and how to not self sabotage. 


    Follow Janet on IG: @janjanyuan 

    58 min
  • Do You Have What It Takes To Model?

    Hello everyone!  In this day and age, you don't have to look a certain way anymore to be able to model. Instead, it is now more about talent and hard work. But what does it mean to have the talent? How do you know you have what it takes to be a model? Today I'll be answering just exactly that!


    1-2-1 Model Coaching Sessions: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/121

    6 min
  • Are Modeling Classes/Camps Worth it? - Riley Gaynor

    Hello everyone! In today's episode we discuss with fellow model Riley Gaynor if it's worth to spend the money in modeling training, classes and camps. We also share our top tips on how you can teach yourself how to pose without breaking the bank! 

    1-2-1 Sessions: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/121

    Follow Riley on Instagram and on Tiktok @riley_gaynor 

    53 min
  • Answering Your Questions! Pt.2

    Hello everyone! In today's episode I am doing a Q&A, answering the questions you sent me. I'll be talking about how to stay safe from creepy photographers, how to convince your parents to let you model, how to not compare your looks and success to other models, mental blocks I've been going through and many more questions!


    Please let me know if you enjoyed the episode by leaving a review of the podcast :)

    37 min
  • How To Get Scouted As a Model

    In today's Standing Tall Podcast episode I am going to be sharing how you could potentially get scouted in person or online. There are several ways this could happen to you. Some are more as a matter of chance and others have a more proactive approach. Hope you guys enjoy the episode and if you did please subscribe and share!


    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/andreventurrr

    Blog: https://www.andreaventuramodel.com/blog 

    12 min
  • How Old is Too Old To Model? W/ Meredith McGrane

    I had the pleasure of interviewing 44-year old, petite model Meredith McGrane. She started modeling in the 2000s and has been modeling through having a corporate job, while pregnant, and even after having a baby! She has modeled for brands like Rebook, Alex, and Ani, First Aid Beauty sold at Sephora, Clarks Shoes, and many more! She answers many concerns a lot of us have in regards to age when it comes to modeling so hope you all find this interview helpful and inspiring to keep going no matter how old you are!

    Meredith's IG: @meredith.mcgrane

    1 hr 1 min
  • Can You Model W/Acne? - Kelly Mulvihill

    In today's episode, I interview Kelly Mulvihill who has not only been able to get signed to reputable agencies but also book work with brands like L'Oreal, BareMinerals, Sephora, Macy's, Olay, among others ALL WHILE HAVING ACNE.   She answered questions about what is really like to be a model without clear skin. 

    Follow Kelly on Instagram @kmulisakitty  

    Curology link: https://curology.com/free-trial/1i0n/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=kmulisakitty

    41 min
  • What It's Like To Be a Fashion Model? - Faith Lynch

    Today on the podcast I interview fashion model Faith Lynch. With a 5 foot 7'' height, tattoos and piercings, Faith has been able to walk some of the hottest runway shows. But even though fashion modeling looks super glamorous on the outside, these models still struggle just as much as any other type of model. Faith tells us how much time and work it has taken her to get to her career up to this point and what you need to do and be if you ever want to model too.

    Faith Instagram @faiithlynch 

    24 min
  • Sydney Garde Talks About Her Experience With a Sexual Predator + Tips on How To Be Safer

    In today's episode I interviewed Sydney Garde, a 20-year-old petite model signed to Click Models. At the beginning of her career though, 5 years ago, she, unfortunately, became a victim of a sexual predator, a photographer with a large following on Instagram. She opens up to us about her experience, the red flags, and how she was able to cope with it. In the end, we share tips on how you can stay safer too, and be able to enjoy this amazing career. 


    Sydney's ig is @sydney.garde 

    45 min

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Sharing my journey as a petite model, giving out my best tips and advices, discussing what's happening in the fashion/modeling industry in terms of diversity and so much more!