The Business Of Modelling
The Business Of Modelling
Podcast Description
The Business of Modelling is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the modelling industry, offering listeners a deeper look at its many facets beyond the mainstream spotlight. Hosted by Tessa Dewing, Managing Director of Sandra Reynolds, the show features conversations with top industry professionals—agents, models, creatives, and clients—who share their experiences, insights, and expertise. From the rise of supermodels to the future of diversity in fashion, The Business of Modelling explores the trends, challenges, and milestones shaping the world of modelling today. Whether you’re a professional in the industry or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this podcast offers a wealth of stories and knowledge that bring the business of modelling to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to the modelling industry, including diversity, the history of supermodels, and mental health in fashion. Notable episodes feature Anna Shillinglaw discussing changes in beauty standards, Sarah Ann Macklin focusing on mental health advocacy, and Carole White reflecting on her experiences during the supermodel era.
The Business of Modelling is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the modelling industry, offering listeners a deeper look at its many facets beyond the mainstream spotlight. Hosted by Tessa Dewing, Managing Director of Sandra Reynolds, the show features conversations with top industry professionals—agents, models, creatives, and clients—who share their experiences, insights, and expertise. From the rise of supermodels to the future of diversity in fashion, The Business of Modelling explores the trends, challenges, and milestones shaping the world of modelling today. Whether you’re a professional in the industry or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this podcast offers a wealth of stories and knowledge that bring the business of modelling to life.
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Xenia Kontou joins us to discuss her journey through the modelling industry, from beginning as a model at 17 to moving behind the scenes and building her career as a scout, booker, manager and mother agent.
She explains why modelling was not the right path for her personally, but how the experience helped lead her towards the agency side of the industry. Xenia reflects on the different skills required to recognise potential, develop new faces and represent models professionally to clients.
The conversation explores the founding of Agencia Model Management in Athens and the realities of launching a model agency during Greece’s economic crisis. Xenia talks about the importance of understanding the market in which you work, rather than relying only on international trends, and why successful scouting requires knowledge of local clients, photographers and casting preferences.
Xenia also shares her approach to developing Greek models for international careers. She explains the role of a mother agency, the importance of choosing the right markets for each individual and why models benefit from building interests, education and experience outside the modelling industry.
She offers an honest view of the agent–model relationship, describing the many supportive roles an agent can play while emphasising the need for clear professional boundaries. Xenia also discusses fair rates, protecting where a model’s image is used and why accepting unpaid or underpaid work can affect the value of the wider modelling industry.
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