Welcome back to The Model Way Podcast with your host Lenny Wheeler — photographer, model manager, and founder of 42 Model Management. 💼

We’re officially a Top 5 Podcast in Beauty & Fashion on Apple Podcasts 🏆 — and that’s thanks to YOU!

This week, we’re going beyond the glitz of runway lights. Fashion Week isn’t just about posing and pretty clothes — it’s about preparation, pressure, and presence. In this episode, I’m breaking down:

💼 What every model should pack in their bag

👠 The right heels, wardrobe staples & walk practice

📸 How photographers, MUAs, and stylists prep for success

💡 Mindset hacks: gratitude, hydration, meditation, and protecting your energy

Your talent gets you in the room, but your character keeps you there. Stay humble. Stay prepared. Stay grateful. This is your Fashion Week Survival Kit. 🚀

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From posing around the house as a child to becoming a model, athlete, and steward of The Whealth Connect, Kynedi Chrystine embodies movement, mystique, and divine alignment. In this episode, she shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and building a living portal for expansion and empowerment.

In this episode, we sit down with Kynedi Chrystine — model, muse, athlete, and visionary steward of The Whealth Connect, a living portal for wellness, embodiment, and divine connection.

From posing around the house as a child and being teased for her height, to excelling as a student-athlete and stepping into modeling, Kynedi’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and alignment. Beyond the runway, she has cultivated The Whealth Connect, a space that bridges movement, mysticism, and prosperity, inviting others into expansion, presence, and divine flow.

She opens up about:

Growing up tall, athletic, and finding her unique path.

How modeling and music shaped her early expression.

Building The Whealth Connect as a platform for wellness, travel, and community.

Overcoming labels and embracing her embodiment as a woman of vision and presence.

🌿 Whether you’re a model, creator, or simply on your own journey of self-mastery, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your uniqueness, align with intention, and walk boldly in your divine frequency.

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The Model Way Podcast | Hosted by Lenny Wheeler

In this solo episode of The Model Way Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really separates the models who make it from those who quit. From building a strong portfolio to mastering your digital presence and networking like a pro—this is your blueprint to becoming agency-ready and in demand. Whether you’re 16 or 46, it’s time to stop guessing and start winning in the modeling industry.

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The unfiltered truth about the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. 🎤 We expose industry traps, career-ending mistakes, and the scams no one warns you about. Hear real stories from models, managers, and insiders, plus tips to protect your brand and thrive.

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From Eating Disorders to Empowerment 💪✨

In this episode, we sit down with Karin Adoni Ben‑David—renowned nutrition expert and wellness coach—who opens up about her 10+ year battle with disordered eating and how it fueled her mission to help others heal.

Her message? Real change doesn’t happen overnight. It happens every day.

This is for every model, artist, or dreamer silently struggling—your health matters more than your highlight reel.

🎙️ Tune in for a raw, honest convo on self-worth, food, and choosing a life that feels as good as it looks.

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From Mom to Momager 💼✨

Jillian Mueller joins us on The Model Way to open up about guiding her daughter through the world of modeling—from agency decisions to letting go as a mom. From the allure of Paris to the hard truths of the industry, she shares the fears, growth, and beauty of watching her daughter rise.

🎙️ A real talk on ambition, boundaries, and what it really means to support your child’s dream without living it for them.

🎙️ Tune in for a raw, honest convo on self-worth, food, and choosing a life that feels as good as it looks.

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🎙 This week on The Model Way Podcast

We’re joined by Michael Brennan—a seasoned actor, master of ceremonies, and personal coach with 25+ years in the business.

Together, we explore the power of model and talent expos, how they create real opportunities, and why they’ve become a true family-first experience that helps build confidence and community.

Whether you’re a parent, aspiring talent, or just curious about how expos really work, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and tools for growth.

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Quarter-Life Crisis, Hallmark Movies, and Finding Purpose Through EXPO

Meet Drew Ahrens – actress, model, and director at Images Model & Talent. From getting bullied as a “chubby ginger” to booking her first acting gig with one line and no experience, Drew’s journey is as raw and inspiring as it gets.

In this episode, Drew opens up about discovering herself after a quarter-life crisis, how EXPO helped her find her calling, and what it's like juggling law school prep, modeling, and leading talent. Oh—and you’ll meet her adorable service animal, Louie 🐾

Watch till the end for a powerful moment about transformation, mentorship, and why Drew keeps coming back to EXPO year after year.

✨ “Wake-up call. Quarter-life crisis over. I'm finally doing what I’m meant to do.”

🎬 Hit play and get inspired.

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Is modeling still a dream career—or is it slowly being replaced by digital clones?

In this raw and revealing episode of The Model Way Podcast, host Lenny Wheeler sits down with Lyndon Winchester, founder of HOP Models & Talent Agency. Lyndon’s been in the industry since age 4, starting in front of the camera and now shaping the careers of models and actors nationwide.

Together, they unpack the real challenges of making it in today’s modeling world—where hype often outweighs hustle, and AI-generated talent is becoming a serious competitor.

🔥 Inside the episode:

Why modeling isn’t an overnight success game

What agents actually want from new talent

The truth about social media “fame”

How AI is shaking up the future of modeling

What it takes to build a long-term brand in a noisy industry

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📖 Description:

She said yes to every opportunity — and built an empire because of it.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Estela Trevizo, the powerhouse CEO of Bella Modeling School, to uncover how a tall Latina from Texas turned weekend photo shoots and runway gigs into one of the most respected modeling academies in the industry.

Estela opens up about:

Getting scouted just for being herself

The real grind behind modeling (it’s not all contracts and glam)

Juggling a corporate job, college, and her modeling dream

How a no-show runway coach unexpectedly kickstarted her career as a mentor

What it took to build Bella from the ground up

Whether you're a model, a dreamer, or a future founder — this episode will hit home. 🌟