In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Lawson - international model, entrepreneur, mentor, and mum of two - for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build longevity in the modelling industry.

Shannon takes us back to her very first scouting experience, sharing the early lessons that shaped her relationship with the industry. From a challenging first overseas placement in India to finding her stride in London, working across South Africa, and ultimately securing her O1 Visa for the US, Shannon opens up about the highs, the hard moments, and everything in between.

We dive into the realities people don’t see - navigating unpredictable finances, contracts, isolation, and learning how to “find your lane” in an industry that often tries to box models in. Shannon also shares invaluable advice on submitting to agencies, managing money, and protecting yourself while building a sustainable career.

Alongside modelling, Shannon is the founder of Model Lab, a platform born from her passion for education, mentorship, and changing the way models are supported. We also talk motherhood, balance, and how the industry can shift post-babies.

This episode is packed with wisdom, real talk, and practical advice - whether you’re an aspiring model, already in the industry, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes.

Are you ready to hear her story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠⁠shannon_lawson⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠

The Model Diaries Podcast: Georgia Gibbs

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Australian Model - Georgia Gibbs.

Georgia Gibbs is a model, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, and cycle awareness educator with a decade-long career spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States. She first stepped into the spotlight as a contestant on Australia’s Next Top Model. Known not only for her international campaigns, Georgia has also become a voice of authenticity - openly sharing her experiences with body image, health, and the realities of life in fashion.

Today, she blends her modeling career with her passion for wellness and women’s health, using Traditional Chinese Medicine and cycle awareness education to help others reconnect with their bodies and find balance. Her journey from high-pressure sets to holistic healing is one of resilience, evolution, and self-alignment.

In this episode, Georgia opens up about longevity in the industry, navigating comparison, choosing alignment over hustle, and the power of understanding your own energy and cycle.

Are you ready to hear her story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠georgiagibbs_⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠

The Model Diaries Podcast: Isabelle Mathers

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with one of Australia’s most recognisable and influential faces - Isabelle Mathers.

Isabelle’s modelling career has taken her across the globe. We dive into the early days of modelling, navigating the industry, and the key moments that shaped her success.

Issy opens up about the pressures of social media, the power of staying true to yourself, and how she juggles life as both a model and Creative Partner at CSB - plus, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her Base Camp Beauty collaboration.

She also shares her take on what makes a great agent, the red flags aspiring models should look out for, and her real advice on how to build a sustainable, long-term career in the fashion industry.

Are you ready to hear her story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠⁠isabellemathersx⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠

The Model Diaries: Saskia Teje Jenkins

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Saskia Teje Jenkins—a model who has worked around the globe from LA, to London, Stockholm, and Bali. Saskia bares it all and speaks to us about being passed on by her first agency to becoming an international model and co-founding her own label, Amelie Teje.

Saskia opens up about the realities behind the glamour—navigating rejection, dealing with body image and skin insecurities, and finding her voice in an industry that often tries to define beauty for you. She also shares how her creative vision extended beyond the runway and into fashion entrepreneurship, building a brand rooted in authenticity and intention.

We dive into her mental health journey, her evolving relationship with social media, and the bold decisions that shaped both her modelling and business career.

Whether you're an aspiring model or a creative dreaming of starting your own label, this episode is packed with insight, vulnerability, and inspiration.

Are you ready to hear her story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠ @⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠saskiateje⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠quemodels

The Model Diaries: Hope Kelesis

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Hope Kelesis. Hope is proving that when you walk in faith and work with intention, extraordinary things can happen.

Hope shares the realities behind the glamorous facade of social media, what it's like building a career in the digital age, and the importance of staying grounded in an industry that often celebrates surface over substance.

We also dive into her deep and unwavering faith, how it’s shaped her identity, and what led her to share her heart so openly online. Hope opens up about the tension between faith and fashion, the power of vulnerability, and her mission to remind others they’re never alone.

Are you ready to hear her story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠madeleineweston⁠ @⁠_milliross⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠hopekelesis⁠

Presented by @⁠quemodels

The Model Diaries: Elizabeth Jamrozy

Elizabeth’s modelling journey is the definition of forging your own path. 

After leaving a traditional high school setting and transitioning to homeschool, she made the bold decision to turn down college scholarships to pursue modelling full-time. At just 16, she moved to Los Angeles and began traveling the world for work.

Entirely self-supported, Elizabeth has built a life rooted in both personal growth and professional success.  In this episode, she opens up about investing her modelling money, the highs, the hustle, and the lessons learned along the way.

Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's Story?

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Your Hosts today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model ⁠⁠⁠@elizabethjamrozy⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Model Diaries: Lilly Geering

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with the inspiring Lilly G—whose journey has taken her from the heart of Germany to the high fashion modelling market of Europe, and eventually, to a new life in Australia.

Discovered at a young age, Lilly quickly made her mark—booking major campaigns and working in some of the fashion industry's most competitive markets. But behind the glamour, she faced the pressures of beauty standards, personal loss, and the challenges of growing up in the industry.

Now a psychologist specialising in eating disorders and a trained hypnotherapist, Lilly brings a powerful full-circle perspective to the conversation—blending lived experience with professional insight.

We also dive into one of the biggest plot twists in her story: moving across the world for love.

Are you ready to hear her story? 

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Your Hosts today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model ⁠⁠⁠@lillykatharina⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 Welcome to The Model Diaries Podcast – Talia Eva: LA Edition!

Talia’s modelling journey began at just 8 years old, and since then, she’s taken the industry by storm—landing global campaigns with powerhouse brands like Fenty, Guess, Mecca, Lovisa, Novo Shoes, Champion, and New Balance.

Between the ages of 13 and 15, she was already making waves, booking features in Vogue and Elle.

At 16, she made the bold move across countries, all while navigating the fast-paced world of modelling, homeschooling, the challenges of bullying, and the weight of personal grief.

Are you ready to hear Talia's story?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model ⁠Talia Eva

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Brooke Lee—an absolute powerhouse who has seamlessly navigated the worlds of modeling and acting. From fronting major campaigns to starring in international films, Brooke has done it all.

Follow us on socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model @⁠Brooke Lee⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠

The Model Diaries – Ellie Brinkman

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we’re joined by Ellie Brinkman, the current face of Tommy Hilfiger AU Womenswear and a model on the rise. After a whirlwind year, she’s now preparing for her biggest move yet—heading to New York City to take on the international fashion scene.

Growing up in the industry, Ellie has navigated the highs and lows of modeling—learning how to have tough conversations with agents, evolving both personally and professionally, and making the sacrifices necessary to pursue an international career.

With a new agency, a new city, and a fresh start ahead, Ellie opens up about the excitement, nerves, and determination that come with chasing a dream. She also shares the habits and mindset that keep her focussed, along with her best advice for aspiring models.

A career-defining moment is just around the corner—are you ready to hear Ellie’s story?

Follow us on socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model ⁠Ellie Brinkman⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠