The Model Memo with Nikki Gal

Model Birte Jensen joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on life as a full time model, having other passions outside of the modeling industry, growing confidence as a model, a take on the German modeling industry as well as her experience on Germany’s Next Top Model. Stay tuned for Birte Jensen and host Nikki Gal to continue our conversation in part 2!

Connect with Birte Jensen:

Birte’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikrje?igsh=MWNhdHY5NTd1NDNmeg==

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Stephanie Hastings joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on becoming a model, the process of being in front of the camera, balancing yourself on & off set, the feeling of isolation as a model and much more. Stephanie Hastings began her modeling journey in her teenage years, which led her to sign with modeling agencies, walk in fashion shows and shoot with various fashion photographers.

Connect with Stephanie:

Stephanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie._.hastings?igsh=MW50YWx4aHpqZmppdg==

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Claire Joseph joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on breaking into the modeling industry, reinventing yourself while keeping your roots close to you and defining new ways of self-expression. Coming from a very academic background, Claire decided to make the transition to follow her dreams to become a fashion model.

Connect with Claire:

Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kleopatraee?igsh=OGpmaHF0cnBrMG41

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Olga Orus joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on navigating the modeling industry as an actress, the magic of writing your own story in your own language, self-expression, the temporary nature of the modeling industry, the topic of rejection, as well as drive and motivation within self-love.

Living in NYC, Olga Orus has studied acting for most of her life, so coming into the modeling was another way of acting for her. Since pursuing modeling, she has developed different outlooks and perspectives of herself.

Connect with Olga:

Olga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneluckiestgirlalive?igsh=MXZ6OGgwYWFlbzlpMg==

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model and entrepreneur Ivy Too joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-acceptance as a model, the topic of TFP (Trade For Print), setting boundaries, pursuing entrepreneurship, and the creative process in front of and outside of the camera lens. Ivy began her modeling career in October 2023, because she wanted to become comfortable in front of the camera. As a multi-facet, Ivy pursues multiple career paths while never limiting herself within her own journey.

Connect with Ivy:

Ivy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivy.too?igsh=aWN6OWkzNGdiZzZm

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Get the Memo with Model Jayra Bray: Being Comfortable in Your Own Body and Energy as a Model

Model Jayra Bray joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the creative atmosphere in the modeling industry, the Boston model community, being comfortable in your own body as well as managing self-esteem as a model. Originally from Maine, Jayra began her modeling career in her home state, which led her to build her portfolio on a wider range and platform of clientele. Since then, she has built a strong network and has walked in numerous runway shows as well as been featured in many fashion editorials and photo shoots.

Connect with Jayra:

Jayra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayraabrayy?igsh=Ym5ieGFhdmQ2ZjBt

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model and youth mentor Zoe McGrady joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on building confidence, networking within the modeling industry, balancing passions outside of the modeling industry, and trusting the process. Growing up in southern Virginia, Zoe transitioned her life in NYC to purse the tech industry, where she also decided to pursue the modeling industry. Since then, Zoe has built her portfolio while also signing with one of the top modeling agencies in the world.

Connect with Zoe:

Zoe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe.mcgrady?igsh=MWo5MW5xNWtoOW5jaw==

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Taylor Baynham joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on how she replanted her roots, allowed herself to be limitless, the reinvention process, facing rejection as a model, and carving a path in the modeling industry. Growing up in Canada with small town roots, Taylor replanted her roots in Texas which led her to become scouted to pursue her career as a model.

Connect with Taylor:

Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor.baynham?igsh=YmN4MXptZzl1bmUx

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Katie Pham joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on navigating the modeling industry as a petite model, expressing confidence on and off the runway, tips on runway walking and presence, and much more. Born and raised in Vietnam, growing up Katie had passions of becoming a model. In 2023, Katie was named Boston’s Best Female Runway Model 2023.

Connect with Katie:

Katie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieh_pham?igsh=MWQ1bnp6amt5c3dybQ==

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com

Model Melissa Streifert joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on signing with an agency, building connections and your portfolio through networking, objectification as a model, as well as self-esteem growth. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, Melissa followed her dreams of becoming a professional model through working with photographers while also signing to a modeling agency.

Connect with Melissa:

Melissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa.streifert?igsh=bzhsemI0Y2pjaTBk

Connect with host Nikki Gal:

https://www.nikkigal.com