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 Guest Model ⁠⁠⁠@elizabethjamrozy⁠

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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 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.

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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?

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your Guest Model ⁠Ellie Brinkman⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠

The Model Diaries – Emily Rink

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with the multi-talented Emily Rink—a model, musician, and creative force who first captured the industry's attention as the winner of the Girlfriend Model Search at just 15 years old.

Winning the competition was life-changing, securing her a cover shoot, a contract with a top Australian agency and a trip to New York City. From her first-ever magazine cover to meeting agencies in the U.S. and balancing modeling with high school life, Emily’s early career was a whirlwind of incredible opportunities.

At 20, Emily made the decision to step back from modeling — to be close to her family in a time of grief. The passing of her father reshaped her outlook on life, leading her to pursue a new creative passion: music.

Now, Emily is making waves as an artist, supporting and working alongside some of her biggest idols such as Matt Corby, Ziggy Alberts and Crooked Colours. In this episode, she opens up about the highs and lows of modelling, her journey through grief, and how she found her voice in music.

From magazine covers to the recording studio—Emily Rink’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and raw creativity.

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠ @⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠

Your Guest Model Emily Rink⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠quemodels

In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Katie Kugis, a name and face well recognized in the industry. From becoming the face of countless brands to seeing her images dominate social media feeds, Katie’s journey into modeling has been anything but conventional.

Starting out young, she navigated the competitive world of modeling while juggling school life and, later, balancing a full-time career as a single mother. Now, as a successful entrepreneur with her businesses LUCÉ – Studio and Locations, Katie has used her experiences to build something truly her own. And with her dream wedding in Italy just around the corner, she’s entering an exciting new chapter.

In this episode, we dive into her inspiring story—how she got scouted, the challenges of self-esteem, the realities of being a working mother, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. We also explore how her modeling background helped her transition into business, what it takes to build a brand, and her advice for aspiring models and entrepreneurs.

From high-fashion shoots to business moves, motherhood, and marriage—Katie Kugis is here to share it all.

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Your Hosts today @⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠ @⁠⁠milliross⁠⁠

Your Guest Model Katie Kugis⁠

Presented by @⁠⁠quemodels⁠