INFLUENCER INSIGHTS Podcast

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP0033 - Ashley Belanger On this episode, Ashley joins me from Calgary Alberta where she is currently a women's fitness coach, graphic designer, cheerleader, mom, and mentor to so many. Ashley has done the pageant scene, worked many photographers on building her portfolio and has worked hard to beat the many odds against here. - She shares insights on how to get started as...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP032 - Gabriella Lester On this episode, Gabriella joins me from her home in Vancouver British Columbia. But don't be fooled, the grass does not grow under her feet as she often jets off to destinations like, L.A., New York, and over the pond in Europe taking her straight-jacket act to the big stage. - She is a travelling magician who fell in love with the industry at a yo...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP031 Nabil Royez is naturally a very sensitive as he shares in this episode. But he gained huge confidence by becoming a model! - He attributes this confidence gain to the many mentors in his life who've supported and coached him. Because of what people have poured into him, he's using his influencer to encourage others in their own mental health journey's. - Nabil...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP030 - Dr. Loretta Breuning On this episode we learn about the power of our brains and how we can use it to control our emotions, positive or negative. Dr. Loretta brings her extensive research and shares how to find the balance in being confident in ourselves but also how to deal with the realization that we must co-exist with others in the world. Dr. Loretta is the founder o...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP 029 - Jessica Reed - Jessica joins us from Tacoma, Washington to share her journey of losing her job during cov|d and facing homelessness due to her situation. Through this scary time she went to work on herself, experienced incredible weight loss and improved her mental health by working on her thought life. She's a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and model and has a whole...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP028 - Sarah B - Sarah joins us from Melbourne, Australia! She a model part-time and loves the creative outlet and having a way to express herself outside of the busy career in the medical science world. Strange thing is, Sarah was told she was 'too pretty' to be a scientist at an earlier stage in her career and that didn't slow her down, it inspired her to push ha...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP027 - Celeste Tremblay shares her story of coming from small-town Saskatchewan and making the big to Toronto to pursue modelling after a 20 year career in the army. - Celeste has a unique tenacity that has really helped her build her career in the fashion industry. From model coaching to walking runways there are so many stories and insights that Celeste shares. - Be sure to...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP26 - Isabelle Bethany Isabelle is a Calgary local who has pursued a career in modeling after her mom encourage her to starting shoot when she was young. Largely Isabelle's experiences have been great and she's been able to accomplish some great goals and create some great work in her career. But that doesn't mean there hasn't be challenging moments in the past...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP25 - Wendy Lynn When a High school teacher gets fired after becoming a model, she finds herself and continues to teach others. This time by assisting in body dysmorphia and trauma coaching. Wendy Lynn is your all around success story as she become a hugely successful bikini model almost overnight by going viral on Instagram. She used those achievements to build a coaching pro...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP024 - Shina gained her first experience as a model after being scouted in West Edmonton Mall. This opened the door to big opportunities early on to work with large brands like H&M and Simons department stores. She has an affectious personality, driven ambition, and a heart for those around her. - Listen to this interview as she shares not only insiders secrets to becoming...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP023 - Model mom who shoots in between running a business and raising two kids! - Jasleen stepped into modelling through her career and quickly fell in love with being a creator. She has been published 7x and has lots of experience to share with anyone who's looking to get started, is a busy mom, or wants inside tips from an expert. - Jasleen's site: https://kavyar.com...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP022 - Model coach, Rohini, shares industry secrets on how to become a model, where to get started, and what it's like embarking on a journey where her parents didn't always agree. - Lots of great tips and insights into the industry in this energy filled episode. It's not one to be missed and you will not regret taking advantage of hearing Rohini's story in mak...

EP021 - Season 2 Opens with Podcast Alumni - Angelique Maclead! Back to share more about her journey, now branching into acting! Angelique joined us early on in season 1 to share her journey of being discovered and pursuing modelling as a creative outlet. But a year later and she's taken a step back from the bookings to reflect and decide what's really important in life as a free spirit jo...

Influencer Insights EP020 observe_breathe takes on a journey of living sustainably as a model. . From living off the land to enjoying cozy synthetic sweaters, Natalia shares her journey of becoming a model and how that led her to understand bettering our earth from an artistic vantage point. She is a full-time model & creator and also and aspiring rap artist. So many great stories, tips, and r...

Influencer Insights EP019 Sandra Fransson - A renowned equestrian who uprooted from her home country of Sweden to pursue her dreams in the big city of Los Angeles has found a new passion in modelling and acting. Checkout this episode to learn about Sandra's challenges in shifting career paths mid-covid-19 crisis. She is a great example of someone who understands what success takes and gives ke...

Influencer Insights EP018 - Krystern AmugeKrystern comes to us from Vancouver today, but she grew up in Uganda East Africa! Moving to Canada to pursue a life of peace after growing up in a world full of instability. Krystern gives a brief look into starting a new life, in a new country, and finding a love for modelling along the way. Don't miss this inspiring story of resiliency! Say thanks to...

Joining us from Powell River, BC Anne Therese shares her journey as an RN working on the front lines of COVlD. Pressures of dealing with being over worked while often in the dark on the greater situation left Anne looking for a new way to express and reduce stress. Through this struggle she found modelling which has allowed her to shift focus on creating when overwhelm is setting in. Anne is an am...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP 016 Joining us from Edmonton AB, Janelle Bustamante shares her journey of overcoming a deep depression that stole a large part of her life and used that experience to launch her modelling career now in her early thirties! Janelle is using her new platform to inspire others to move themselves out of hopeless and back into life. An incredibly inspiring and encouraging session,...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP015 We have Emma Lynn Dowd joining us to talk about her journey as a model, actress, and artist of which she's accomplished all! As well as launching a popular streaming show called "It's Emma's World" and is also world renown for her photography work. Emma was born 46 XX CAH intersex meaning she is a natural born woman that has both genital's with a female reproductive syste...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP014! On this session we welcome Jeni Ji Cousins! Jeni Ji is a international known television clairvoyant psychic medium, animal communicator, esoteric spiritual life coach; teacher, past life Akashic record readings, meditation teacher, relationship coach, transformation coach, and pranic healer. Jeni reads into your level of consciousness to see where you’re at your souls’ p...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP013 Lisa Butala joins us from Sunny California to share her journey from studying federal law enforcement, to training as an EMT, then becoming a stunt action star!!! Incredible story of taking the inspiring words of a grandfather and walking them out onto the world stage!  Lisa's career is just unfolding so it's a great chance to cheer her on as she hits the big screen...

This 12th episode I take a step back and share my journey into modelling, why I started, how has it affect my life, and where we're taking things from here! Little insights into the journey hopefully give you some tips to start out as a model from the middle of nowhere!   If you want to watch my journey, follow me at https://www.instagram.com/benq.model/ If you're a model, influencer, or phot...

INFLUENCER INSIGHTS EP011 In this session we have Emma Darling from the UK joining us to share about how to start out as a model and what it takes to become full-time!   Emma is the mom of two girls and she shares the balance of life, loss, and getting started as a model and what you can do to build your portfolio fast (!) early on in your career!   Emma has been published multiple times...

Christie Lynn from Edmonton, Alberta joins us to share her experience in the industry and gives great tips on how to put yourself out there and how to utilize every opportunity to grow success. Christie has also experienced the great pain of loss, having many family members pass away. Instead of living in the pain, she has chosen to rise above, and use her talents to honor those lost in the past....

Joe is a professional photographer from Calgary, Alberta. He's used his talented eye to share life through his lens and be an inspiration to others. Joe went through a challenging time of battling suicide and through the pain of dealing with that he turned to photographer to lift his spirits when the world around seems bleak. He is an inspiration and a master at his craft and we are so fortunate t...