Model Student

On this episode: the origin story of a lifetime (farm, all boys school, mom's communion dress), becoming a model, coming of age, submitting to agencies, “overnight success,” ego and persona, not getting booked, gender identity, supportive friendship, the give and take of the fashion industry, and a modeling 101 pep talk  Kit's Instagram Kit's TikTok Thank you for listening! Xo

On this episode: finding the right agent, working as a freelance model, trusting your gut, advocating for yourself, knowing your values, how to take digitals, taking care of mental health, affirmations, imposter syndrome, and a play by play for Pleasing  Bryll's Instagram Thank you for listening! Xo.

Joined by the owner of Shop Penny: a vintage shop that caters to sizes 14-26. On the episode: personal style development, forever 21 and the row, adapting trends to your closet, comfort dressing, the ethics of reselling thrifted clothes, the skill of thrifting, sustainability, changing the world through clothes, and where are all of the TikTok girlies irl?  Model Student Yearbook One Shop Penny Shop Penny Instagram Victoria's Instagram Victoria's TikTok THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Xo. PS: The book I wrote

Joined by celebrity hairstylist Glenn Ellis! On this episode: hobbies, work life balance, moving to New York “impulsively at age 19,” treating people with respect, 90s mentality, resilience and opportunities, moving back to LA, salon and set work, fangirling, financial stability vs creative liberty, and wholehearted advice. Model Student Yearbook One Glenn's Instagram Thank you for listening! Don't forget to leave a rating and review. Xo.

On this episode: joined by bestie of the pod Gracie Mae. She gives us our silly little pop culture fix (and thank goodness for it)! Succession's final season. EXCLUSIVE on Brian Cox. The Second Coming. The Grammy's happened at an auditorium (and other award shows). I'm East High Alum (not clickbait). Men are trying. #HopeCore. Tropes and tall kings. Angela Bassett did the thing, among others. Model Student Yearbook One Thank you for listening! Xo

On this episode: joined by model Mattie Niles, NYFW recap, taking care of mental health amidst the fashion week chaos, comparison on social media, what to wear to castings, finding success and identity. Model Student Yearbook One Mattie's Instagram THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! Xo.

On this episode: joined by master esthetician Shelby Elsworth St John LME!, working at a med spa, result given skincare, continuing education, acne, skincare recommendations, and the recovering perfectionist journey continues Model Student Yearbook One Shelby's Instagram Thank you for listening, xo!

On this episode: commercial modeling and what Sam has learned during her experience so far, the “miss new york” pageant, listening to intuition, coco roacha modeling camp, taking risks, business mindset, handling rejection, imposter syndrome, and self love practices Model Student Yearbook One Sam's Instagram Sam's Blog

On this episode: joined with bestie of the pod and pop culture expert gmae to talk about everything that happened this past month! Spare. Joe Burrow. Book adaptations. Oscar nominations. Media training. AirPods malfunctions. Etc etc etc. Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: playing with bratz dolls to working in fashion pipeline, studying business, postgrad, personal brand and nourishing creativity, Rome Wasn't Built In A Day!, finding a design mentor, networking, production and styling internships, working with Law Roach and Zoe Costello, luck and connections Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One Brittney's Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: what I read this month, reading as an exercise to gain control in a rejection based industry, and the importance of hobbies Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: friend of the pod joins, ignorance and the fashion industry, the “reckoning,” the obsession with individualism, the successors of the tongue in cheek “anti cool girl” cool girl fashion, New York girl bosses, overdressing and personal style development, social context, “off line” THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Xo The podcast episode I made Liz listen to Model Student Yearbook One --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode (chopping it up about): shooting an editorial magazine spread, embarrassing myself by not knowing geography, studying abroad, getting signed to an agency, seeing yourself on the model board, confidence chat, growing up in ut as ~women of color~, ethnically ambiguous bag, maintaining self esteem within the modeling (rejection based) industry, waiting for emails References: You're Not Ugly, You're Just a POC in a Predominantly White State (I WROTE THIS!!!!) read here When The Black Gaze Expires (video essay) watch here THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Xo Model Student Yearbook One Naina's Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: talking to my crush, new year reflections and resolutions, diy cognitive behavioral therapy, and I PROMISE TO NOT DELETE ANY MORE SOLO EPISODES AGAIN! Love ya! Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: immigrating to the United States at 13 and becoming a fashion student at FIT, fantasy vs reality of working in fashion, Indian culture and traditional wear, handmade apparel, having confidence in your dreams, the first sewing machine, building a portfolio, design and creative process, sizing, and sustainability Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One Wajeeha's Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: gabbing with gmae about what was worn to the Golden Globes -- don't take us seriously! Ever! To all the baby girls, shawties, men, mothers. Model Student Yearbook One Thank you for listening, xo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: going viral, content celebrity community (loves an alliteration), pop culture, staying authentic online, early 2000s icons, “this could happen” opportunities and hopes, making your mark, manifesting?!?!?!?!?, shifting?!!!!???!, behind the scenes work, being vulnerable about your dreams, and ignoring the haters (12 year olds on TikTok) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! xoxo Model Student Yearbook One --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: 2022 wrapped, personal analogies, a continuing existential crisis, a favor (please), and resolutions Yearbook One Instagram The book I wrote Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: what I read this year! Practicing what I preach: hobbies outside of modeling

Written by yours truly, read here: https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/30/23452210/addiction-grieving-parent-child-memoir The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 To our corner of the world, xo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: studying photography at FIT, personal style development, the dynamic of online shopping vs going to the mall and having more references for fashion, the trend cycle, how the algorithm impacts creativity, finding a sense of self, creating art, and advice for artists Ava's Website Ava's Instagram Ava's Second Instagram Ava's TikTok ARE YOU WATCHING? Model Student Youtube Channel Yearbook One Instagram TikTok Personal Instagram The book I wrote My history project Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: not limiting yourself to niches, Adam Sandler core, sending a dm to start a fashion career, work ethic, working on set as a costume designer PA, starting an ethical womenswear brand, and the actual most inspiring advice in the history of all time ever ever ever Ammaarah's Instagram ARE YOU WATCHING? Model Student Youtube Channel Yearbook One Instagram TikTok Personal Instagram The book I wrote My history project Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Will you sign my yearbook? Order your copy here. Watch the trailer here. Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: Hannah Ruth Zander's first collection, my undying love for James Street, the Acne scarf I can't stop thinking about, complimentary colors, ig dream girls, the CFDA awards: Luxury Law and Ashely (bestdressed) -- but, of course, it's so much more than that. Watch this episode: Model Student Youtube Channel Yearbook One Instagram TikTok Personal Instagram The book I wrote My history project Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: interning at London Fashion Week with Patrick McDowell, attending the London Fashion School, knitwear, textiles, fangirling over Simone Rocha and Djerf Avenue, acting on ideas, creative processes, all or nothing mentality, career goals and ambitions, and embarrassing myself by asking very silly questions (“do you have project runway in London?”) Lily Grace by Olivia Yearbook One Instagram TikTok Model Student Youtube Channel Personal Instagram The book I wrote My history project Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: our first style seminar! A review of what's been making my heart go (!!!!!) this past week. Inspired by Gucci x Harry Styles HA HA HA, my artist friend Chloe x 2!, and Selena Gomez in a red dress — but it's so much more than that (including a silly story from high school). Watch this episode here. The book I wrote My history project Instagram TikTok Personal Instagram Email: modelstudentpod@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! MWAH! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: what questions to ask modeling agents, the wanting to pick out your own outfit as a kid to model fashion girl pipeline, interning for Proenza Shouler, studying at FIT, style development, security and confidence, womanhood, and individual experiences influencing personal style Watch this interview here! Bea's Instagram The book I wrote My history project Instagram Contact: modelstudentpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: processing New York and Paris fashion week, luck in the fashion industry, allowing yourself to feel excited and disappointed, a handful of Hunger Games references, callbacks, having an agent that believes in you, personality hire, #romanticizing your life, and staying grounded with Syd

On this episode: healing and health, having a day job while pursuing your dream, getting into modeling, fear of success, insecurity to superpower, working on set, doing things in spite, learning to pose and feel confident, body image, self esteem, the body positivity community, respecting each other's bodies, and a cute little Henry David Thoreau reference + a sprinkle of existentialism. Anastasia's Instagram Anastasia's TikTok ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student youtube channel* The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: a voicemail message from me to you, work/play/rest, recovering perfectionist era continues, creativity practices, model student yearbook one (coming soon!) and… my do not disturb era

On this episode: moving to New York and LA, attracting the experiences you want, theater vs screen acting, not limiting yourself (hi, Jada jones, triple threat), the audition process, how to sustain being in this industry, creating a space for creatives (BLVD&CO), acting on an idea (it's a disservice not to!), being a POC in this industry, micro influencing, the “celebrity” discourse, overnight success, becoming a brand, consumerism, and the philosophy of going for it. Jada Jones IG Jada Jones YouTube Jada Jones TikTok ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student YouTube channel* The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: documenting (“I just want to remember everything”), bringing a camera to recess, photographer parents, developing skill and style, creative process, getting made fun of, being perceived!?!???????, being a WOC in this industry, accessibility (or lack thereof) in the arts, the artist impulse, having a second job as an artist, setting rates, talent and luck, and taking risks. Maiya's Instagram ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student channel* The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: who deserves to be at NYFW?, Hannah's first NYFW experience, getting invited, a healthy dose of The Devil Wears Prada references, rewearing clothes, online to irl, and how Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris got Hannah to NYFW. ARE YOU WATCHING? *model student youtube channel* Hannah's Instagram Hannah's TikTok The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: Vogue World as a photographer, Bella Hadid telling Natalie the photo she got of her from the Met Gala is one of her favorite photos of herself, an expansive niche, paparazzi reform, New York ambiance, my managing career, when is it okay to sneak in? (respectfully), creating opportunities, and creative processes vs social media Natalie's Instagram Natalie's TikTok ARE YOU WATCHING? The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: NYFW recap, selling a lifestyle, honesty > aesthetics, mental health, not crying after castings, living in New York, and overall reflections. Resources for eating disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/resources/recommended-websites ARE YOU WATCHING? The book I wrote My history project Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: 1 year of Model Student (this Wednesday!) and expanding the Model Student universe. Watch NYFW DREAMSTATE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fObqpC3DTk The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: psychology affirmation research study (this is the extent to which I'm using my degree — kidding!), confidence as a practice, self help with a. ~twist~, applying generalized advice YOURS TRULY: The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ALL I DO IS TRY, TRY, TRY! On this episode: YOURS TRULY: 333, too many Tik Tok references, building of a career in ~this industry~, Emma Chamberlain's predictions on pop culture were spot on, opportunity > fame, getting from point a to point b, embracing NOT being good at things, how to compare yourself to others (Yes! That's right HOW TO compare, you gotta listen to find out what I'm talking about) YOURS TRULY: The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: books, books, books. YOURS TRULY: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 LOST HISTORY: https://linktr.ee/lost__history https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lost__history --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: goodbye LA!, reflections on the summer, bookings and castings, managing expectations, my year of rest and relaxation (kind of, not really actually at all), thank you cards are magic, having standards for yourself, control???? — off to New York! YOURS TRULY: The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the lovely Michael Cheung! On this episode: getting into the fashion industry, mentorships, street style v editorial, styling, scouting models, month long scouting process on instagram, launching a mother agency, building a brand, stability within the industry, and more

On this episode: working with homeless youth in the night vs modeling in the day, auditioning again and again, toughening up and staying grounded within the fashion industry, working with a runway coach, how to believe in yourself, instability within freelancing, moving to nyc, and more! THOMASINA: https://www.instagram.com/thomasinamyresa/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasinaMyresa/videos YOURS TRULY: The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: literary sweetheart (the fact that I followed Chloe on Tumblr back in the day?!?!), the romantic and mundane, optimism, the Joan Didion phenomenon (New York made Didion cry too), cool girl syndrome, taste outside of aesthetics, stars aligning

On this episode: solo book club baby, the books I read this summer -- who wouldn't want to hear me talk about books for an entire episode — are you listening? YOURS TRULY: The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 My history project: https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode: raccoon spotting, trust the timing of your life, being in the September issue of Vogue, my first booking vs my most recent, reaching stability and security within modeling, creating good luck, leaps of faith vs preparation (spoiler: you need both!), and a few good ol' Taylor Swift references

In 2000s-2010s we had What Not To Wear (with Stacy and Clinton

Welcome back! On this episode: owning a small business, ethical practices, sustainability providing a voice and perspective to clothing, what is a small batch clothing line?, handmade

THANK YOU TO THE ACADEMY (MUSEUM)!!! Our first Model Student field trip.

Steph Kirk has a ~moody~ photography style but she isn't a ~mystery manic pixie dream girl!~ on today's episode: turning your hobby into career, influencer ut culture, how social media impacts photography/art/creativity, mystery manic pixie dream girl niche misunderstanding, belief systems, manifesting, opening a studio, how to get clients, commercial photography, and more! STEPH KIRK: https://www.instagram.com/stephkirk/ YOURS TRULY: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

*TW: there is a baby crying three minutes in to the episode, it lasts about 40 seconds!* on today's episode: sewing, identity crisis?, buying vs making, creative processes, the fashion industry vs individual style, accessibility, fashion ecosystem, getting dressed (obvi), manrepeller, modesty (lauren puts it well), being perceived?!?! — enjoy. LAUREN: https://www.instagram.com/istillgetdressed/ YOURS TRULY: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 LOST HISTORY: https://linktr.ee/lost__history https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lost__history --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Round of applause for Tony Redmer! *clap, clap, clap, clap!!!* on today's episode: a near death experience, a changing industry, ethical retouching, body positivity, and model development. TONY REDMER: https://www.instagram.com/tonyredmer/?hl=en YOURS TRULY: https://www.instagram.com/alexndrarain/ https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965 LOST HISTORY: https://linktr.ee/lost__history https://www.instagram.com/lost__history/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lost__history --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app