The Model Memo by your host Nikki Gal is an informative audio memo pad of fashion model’s candid experiences, highlighting stories from inside and outside the modeling industry to evolving beyond the modeling industry. Join model and entrepreneur Nikki Gal and her guests to get the scoop on what fashion models do, dream and dare by breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes and shedding a light on diversity. To contact for collaborations and professional/direct inquiries, email themodelmemopod@gmail.com
Model Shantell Ross joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on navigating the modeling industry, defining your own confidence as well as diversity within the industry. Connect with Shantell Ross: Shantell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeous_curves_89?igsh=bDUxbG5hemZmaGE2 Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Grace Huang joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on her journey within the modeling industry, navigating confidence within the industry, a breakdown on skincare, dermatology and much more. Connect with Grace Huang: Grace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceisgrace97?igsh=NHM5cWVrODg3M3Jp Grace's Favorite Skincare Products: https://www.vanicream.com Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Former model and mindset & confidence mentor Breanne Burke joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on fashion modeling roots, a breakdown on self-development, reinventing yourself and your life, the power of focusing on yourself, taking risks, advocating for yourself and your wellbeing, as well as accepting life transitions. Connect with Breanne Burke: Breanne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breanneburke?igsh=MXVta3UzdGtrYXVwbg== Breanne's website: https://www.breanneburke.com Breanne's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thegoaldiggerguidepodcast?igsh=MTdrbHQ4bzZ5ZHJ3cw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Rachel Malina Ross joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on getting into the fashion industry as a working model, psychological shifts, perfection mentality, the topic of mental health, the power of networking, supermodel encounters, first generation model talk, as well as believing in yourself. Connect with Rachel Malina Ross: Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmalinaross?igsh=MWJ2MGtrMmtzaXF0cg== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Liana De Luca joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on transitioning and adapting within travel, starting your journey within the modeling industry, the power of networking, following and balancing your passions, childhood nostalgia, mental health awareness as well as tips on stepping foot in the modeling world. Connect with Liana De Luca: Liana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liana_nyuu?igsh=c293ejF5MzUycnZo Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Fashion designer Alexandria Cruz joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the importance of mental health advocacy, the process and journey of becoming a fashion designer, the power of creative motivation, following and supporting your passions as well as the empowering connection between wellness and fashion. Connect with Alexandria Cruz: Alexandria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandriacruz?igsh=MTY2NnFpeW11ejMwZA== Alexandria's blog: alexandriacruz.com Connect with FLORA by Alexandria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florabyalexandria?igsh=bWlpOXg3cnljM2to Website: https://florabyalexandria.com Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Brionna Williams joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on accepting yourself, trial and error within the modeling industry, self-esteem, the power of inclusivity, model mentality as well as balancing careers and passions. Connect with Brionna Williams: Brionna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brionnadwilliams?igsh=MTVrM213ODh6Y3kxbw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Fashion designer and creator Zoe London Wolfe joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on career shift, the process and journey of replanting your roots, the transition from Australia to the United States, the topic of applying your own creative skills and visions through ambition, the importance of spirituality, the journey of building a brand from scratch, as well as the power of female reinvention. Connect with Zoe London Wolfe: Zoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zlondonwolfe?igsh=MWFxejA2M2MyZzdnNw== Zoe California Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoecaliforniaofficial?igsh=MXUxaHlqMWFveG9pMQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Alexis Reed joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on being a full time model, life as a fashion designer, her experience achieving a versatile presence and portfolio as a model, her experience working with Playboy, working and representing yourself as a freelance model, and so much more. Connect with Alexis Reed: Alexis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexi_lou_thur?igsh=MWRwbDNiZTBsd2U5NQ== Reed The Label Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reed.the.label?igsh=NDB4ejNpYWhkZWVh Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Sina Hannes joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on passions outside of the modeling, balancing passions, facing rejection as a model, valuing your own interior and exterior, the modeling industry's shift in Germany, and much more. Connect with Sina Hannes: Sina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinahannes?igsh=MWhneXJ5NjdoMmd2dw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model and actress Kayla Caulfield joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the modeling industry, the importance of inclusivity, Kayla's experience being in 3x Oscar winning film, CODA starring Marlee Matlin and Emilia Jones, the Boston fashion and acting industry, the importance of advocacy and so much more. Connect with Kayla Caulfield: Kayla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_caulfield?igsh=MXNxaGc4dHR3c2Vhdg== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
In this episode of Get the Memo Series, hosts Nikki Gal and Lola Dominguez dive into entrepreneurial relationships, our own experiences among entrepreneurship, visual expression, creative growth and strategy, the breakdown of building a versatile and powerful fashion brand, navigating the DNA of a brand, resilience and much more. About Lola Dominguez: Lola Dominguez is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of fashion brand, Domivis. After 6 years of managing marketing teams in various industries, she created Domivis as a passion project born from her own journey of embracing visibility. Lola's artistic expression focuses on themes of visibility, sensuality, creativity, edge and duality, stemming from her personal connections to yin and yang and being a Gemini woman. Since the launch of Domivis during NYFW in September 2023, Lola has continued to expand her footprint in the fashion industry through mentorship for aspiring fashion marketers and models. Connect with Lola: Lola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolajdominguez?igsh=MWhjdHpkZG85c3Fkeg== Lola's Fashion Brand: https://domivis.com
Model Emma Ohlsson joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-acceptance, genuine networking, the autopilot mentality within the modeling industry, the topic of safe spaces and so much more. Connect with Emma Ohlsson: Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmaohlssons?igsh=MXA4M280aWEzZmN4bw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Isabella Degenhardt joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on her journey into the modeling industry, self-image, the differences between the Asian and American modeling industries, comfort levels, as well as being your own advocate. Connect with Isabella Degenhardt: Isabella's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelladegenhardt?igsh=dHAxdG4waWhnZmhz Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Elise Spicer joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on starting out in the modeling industry, building a portfolio, working with photographers, the process of getting signed to an agency and much more. Connect with Elise Spicer: Elise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise_spicer?igsh=MXF5eDV6ZWRnNHFteA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Evangel Allen joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on versatility as a model, staying authentic with yourself, the topic of social media, the power of unity and so much more. Connect with Evangel Allen: Evangel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evangel.allen?igsh=bHh2dHl4NnZ2YzNr Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Shavana Karoline joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on mental health advocacy, resilience, the power of the mental health community, embracing unity as well as building ourselves in the modeling industry. Connect with Shavana Karoline: Shavana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shavanakrln?igsh=MW12MTZrbzNuaW44NA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
In this episode of Get the Memo Series, hosts Nikki Gal and Lola Dominguez dive into marketing and applying yourself as a model, the mindful pitching process, fostering and forming creative relationships, purposeful personal branding as well as the power of versatility as a model. About Lola Dominguez: Lola Dominguez is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of fashion brand, Domivis. After 6 years of managing marketing teams in various industries, she created Domivis as a passion project born from her own journey of embracing visibility. Lola's artistic expression focuses on themes of visibility, sensuality, creativity, edge and duality, stemming from her personal connections to yin and yang and being a Gemini woman. Since the launch of Domivis during NYFW in September 2023, Lola has continued to expand her footprint in the fashion industry through mentorship for aspiring fashion marketers and models. Connect with Lola: Lola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolajdominguez?igsh=MWhjdHpkZG85c3Fkeg== Lola's Fashion Brand: https://domivis.com
Model Symone Savila joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the Australian modeling industry, balancing motherhood as a model, the topic of inclusivity in the Australian fashion market as well as self-esteem and confidence. Connect with Symone Savila: Symone's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symone_s03?igsh=bXh6ajE3emlydjQx Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Aleksandra Jelenković joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on prioritizing your own ambitions, the manifestation process, mental health awareness in the modeling industry, creating meaningful and genuine support systems, the impact of helping others navigate themselves and much more. Connect with Aleksandra: Aleksandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aalekkss?igsh=MXBxejczNGF6M3Z6cA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Navia Gutta joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on manifesting in your dreams, believing in yourself, facing rejection and building from rejection, the candid topic of mental health and much more. Connect with Navia: Navia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naviagutta?igsh=ODY2eGo4a3Bmd2x0 Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Laleh Panahi joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on transparency within sharing your own voice, highlighting unity within the fashion and modeling community, the process of starting a blog, industry awareness, mental health, self-esteem and confidence, as well as the topic of the multi-faceted nature of women's ambitions. Connect with Laleh Panahi: Laleh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laleh.lea?igsh=MXI0cjg2cnhveHRrcA== Connect with Laleh's blog Atelier Vide: https://www.instagram.com/ateliervid.e?igsh=MWZqcnJjc3VhODRibQ== https://www.ateliervide.com Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Vanesa Sonea joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on having a multi-faceted mindset, exploring the modeling industry, staying consistent, balancing other passions outside of modeling, and much more. Connect with Vanesa Sonea: Vanesa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanesasonea?igsh=b3g4Yzk3ajc1bnJp Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model and musician Mia Moisa joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on balancing modeling and life as a musician, take on Belgium's fashion industry, the experience of exploring passions, the multi-faceted mindset, the topic of unprofessional behavior in the modeling industry, as well as creating yourself. Connect with Mia Moisa: Mia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamoisaofficial?igsh=d2hlaDFpN25tZDRs Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Katie Edgeley joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on authenticity, embracing yourself and your own journey, endometriosis advocacy, expressing yourself as your own muse, as well as the message of maintaining a positive mindset. Connect with Katie Edgeley: Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieedgeleyxo?igsh=NnAwaW0yYWNoNm01 Connect with The Big Yellow Force: https://www.instagram.com/thebigyellowforce?igsh=MWh3c3l6NmtmOWJvdA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Fashion stylist and creative director Elena A joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on pivoting from a model to stylist, pursuing and transforming creative passions into a professional career, exploring yourself and your passions, the art of fashion styling, creative inspirations as well as networking as an creative. Connect with Elena A: Elena's Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/stylingby.elena?igsh=MWtvZ3I1Z2lnOWc1aA== https://www.instagram.com/elenamazing_?igsh=YmgyY3Y5eTFhN2Fl Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Dulse Andraca joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on being a first generation model, representation in the industry, the topic of sexualization in the industry, the power of using your voice and more. Connect with Dulse Andraca: Dulse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dulseruvit?igsh=M2hnZ2F0dWJvMzAw Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Kelley Elena joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on starting your modeling career, the power of genuine energy, navigating yourself as a model, the New York Fashion Week experience, and the topic of fashion model's basic needs being met in the industry. Connect with Kelley Elena: Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleyelenaa?igsh=MXJ4MzMzeDczMDdpbg== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Erin Kirchner joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on creative identity within fashion, sustainability within the fashion industry, being your own muse as a model and individual, and so much more. Connect with Erin Kirchner: Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinkirchner?igsh=MWNhNGpob2x4YWpwaQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model, creative director and photographer Jordan Woodall joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on creative advocacy in the modeling industry, the trial and error process in the industry, understanding yourself within your creative process, multi-faceted mindset and more. Connect with Jordan Woodall: Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjwoodall?igsh=MWtuZHEya3pidXl2OQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Maxine Cesar joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on being a multi-faceted woman, her journey in the modeling industry, self-esteem, trusting the process, and so much more. Connect with Maxine Cesar: Maxine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaxinecesar?igsh=cDloZTQzb3l5bjlo Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Porsche Carrera joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on exploring your own identity and creative expression as a model, creative directing, mental health, never limiting your artistic side, as well as the important act of inspiring others in the industry. Connect with Porsche Carrera: Porsche's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theporschecarrera?igsh=bDZneG85NG8xZHJh Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model and actress Pauline Kobello joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on many topics of France's modeling and fashion industry, the term and label “Paris Thin”, artistic expression as a female in today's society, a candid take on body image, mental health and much more. Pauline has built her own success as a fashion model in various realms, including lifestyle, editorial and beauty modeling. Connect with Pauline: Pauline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulinekobello?igsh=MTE5NzZwamxsZGIxMw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Alexandra Barrett joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on mental health visibility and awareness in the modeling industry, the topic of the protection of models and their work, growing yourself as a model in the industry, never limiting yourself, inclusivity in the industry, and much more. Connect with Alexandra Barrett: Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie.longlegs?igsh=MXdmZGExYzB4Ym1rdQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Olivia Allan joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on becoming signed with 2 of the most prestigious modeling agencies in the world, the power of networking, practicing kindness, expressing confidence, and so much more. Connect with Olivia Allan: Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.allan?igsh=NTl0cXI2MzlqbHVk Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Independent luxury fashion designer and entrepreneur Lola Dominguez joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the magic and power of women collaboration, developing and launching a fashion brand, artistic muses and creative ideas, behind the scenes experiences as a fashion designer, the topic of embracing duality in a creative space, experimenting with different facets and energies, as well as the promotion of a multi-faceted lifestyle within entrepreneurial spirit. Connect with Lola Dominguez: Lola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolajdominguez?igsh=MWhjdHpkZG85c3Fkeg== Lola's Fashion Brand Domivis: https://domivis.com Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Viktoria Lengyel joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-esteem, experiencing rejection, the process of never defining yourself, taking control as a model, the freelance model experience, a take on mental health, and much more. Connect with Viktoria Lengyel: Viktoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viktorialengyel?igsh=MTk4dHIwcW81NGNkaA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model and actress Elizabeth Conte joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the reinvention process, balancing modeling and acting, manifesting in your dreams, confidence in front and not in front of the camera, the topic of contracts and much more. Connect with Elizabeth Conte: Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth__conte?igsh=MWY4bTJ5bGE5bjV4eQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Kylie Harrs joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on how she became a model, her experiences modeling abroad, the New York City experience, social media, living in the moment and being free with yourself. Connect with Kylie Harrs: Kylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylie.harrs?igsh=MWpkd3g2bjAyNnZqYg== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Violina Reichert joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on how she started her career in the modeling industry, living in the moment, taking direction and showing up for yourself in the industry. Connect with Violina Reichert: Violina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violina.rht?igsh=MWx1ZXZsZnk2NWx0bQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Abby Meurer joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on carving her way in the modeling industry, back-up plans, loving yourself, the topic of sizes, the 90s era of the fashion industry, and so much more. Connect with Abby Meurer: Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymeurer_?igsh=OGVpeHpyOW43ZjYx Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Joana Mulumba joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the Boston fashion community, pursuing the fashion industry, her candid experiences of facing racism, discrimination as well as unprofessionalism. Connect with Joana Mulumba: Joana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morena_sweeet20?igsh=Mjdkb3oxbWo5bHAz Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Ciara Fitzgerald joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-esteem and confidence, embracing identity, the art of fashion, embracing past experiences, learning curves within the modeling industry and so much more. Connect with Ciara Fitzgerald: Ciara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitzyciara?igsh=NTg1Z3NnMzR4eTl4 Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Diana Alfi joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-confidence, behind the scenes experiences of both designers and models, realities of the industry as well as the importance of supporting other models. Connect with Diana Alfi: Diana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianamalfi?igsh=MXBnY2U4ZHJiY3F4bQ== Diana's Model Coaching Program: https://snipfeed.co/dianamalfi/meetings/Q29uc3VsdGF0aW9uOjY0MjU4Y2JkOTYyYmZlMWQ3OTVjZTYzMQ== Domivis Website: https://domivis.com/pages/about Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Sara Rice joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the modeling industry from in early 2000s to present day, carving your own path in the industry, support systems, sustainability in the fashion industry, embracing changes in the modeling industry, the as well as promotion and topic of the middle ground. Connect with Sara Rice: Sara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthymodel?igsh=MThkNWs0bWI2ZTRyMw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Julieta Pino joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on building your career in the modeling industry, taking action, the power of fashion, and authenticity. Connect with Julieta Pino: Julieta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietaxcv?igsh=MXEwYzY3ZnN5aGx3NQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Sophia Indelicato joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on self-expression within fashion, expanding your own network, the topic of beauty and brain separation and so much more. Connect with Sophia Indelicato: Sophia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsophiindelicato?igsh=MTU2djNsMTFtN2l5dw== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Madeline Adams joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the swimwear industry, balancing professions, the topic of modeling agencies, the process of hard work paying off, the topic of digitals, as well as social media. Connect with Madeline Adams: Madeline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindovermadeline?igsh=OGEyemZmbjNrMG9u Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Alison Musso joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on growing in the modeling industry, experiences on shoots, trusting the process as well as celebrating yourself. Connect with Alison Musso: Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonmusso16?igsh=d2ZvNHNrOHBob2V3 Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model and actress Gaby Lynn joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on being your own biggest supporter, a take on social media, recreating your own story and so much more. Connect with Gaby Lynn: Gaby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabylynn.official?igsh=MWtqbTJwdGprYXcyMA== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
Model Lena Meyer joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on the art of traveling, her transition into the fashion industry, transparency, reinventing and embracing confidence as a woman, as well as the topic of constructive criticism. Connect with Lena Meyer: Lena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenameyer.official?igsh=MXIzZTdkZzE1NjZsMQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
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