Salt Sessions

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline are joined by actor-turned-casting director (and proud UGA fan) Brian Beagle – one of the most in-demand casting directors in the Southeast. Brian shares how he went from booking his very first audition at eight years old to spending 42 days on the film “We Are Marshall,” and eventually finding his true lane behind the camera in casting. B...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline sit down with entertainment lawyer and entrepreneur Lisa Moore, longtime attorney to Cardi B, for a deep dive into the legal side of the modeling and entertainment world. Lisa shares how she went from studying criminal defense at UVA to accidentally landing in entertainment law on her very first day at a firm, and what it’s really like bal...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline sit down with Jenny Nowak, Agency Director at Click Models and longtime friend of Madeline’s, for an inside look at how top modeling agencies operate behind the scenes. Jenny shares her journey from starting as a teen model in Paris and London to eventually “switching sides of the desk” and leading a major agency office. Together, they div...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline sit down together for a candid Q&A, turning the spotlight on themselves as they break down what really surprises them about working with models, what clients notice on set that talent often overlook, and why the “little things” – from showing up early to hanging up your clothes and staying off your phone – can make or break a career. T...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Madeleine and Kelly sit down with Walter Birdsong, a signed model at The Salt Agency, to demystify what really goes on between models and their agents. They open up about the trust, communication, and collaboration that shape successful careers—and share personal stories from their own experiences in the modeling world. Walter offers his unique perspective f...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Madeleine and Kelly sit down with Donaldo Taylor, a celebrity hair and makeup artist whose work spans TV, film, commercial, and editorial productions. Donaldo shares his journey through the beauty industry, what it’s like working on major sets, and the artistry that goes into creating camera-ready confidence. From career lessons to behind-the-scenes stories,...

In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Madeleine and Kelly talk with Alexandra Zak, a model and photographer who’s experienced the industry from every angle. Alexandra opens up about what it’s really like to be on both sides of the lens sharing how her work behind the camera has shaped her approach to modeling, what she’s learned about collaboration, and her best advice for anyone stepping into t...

In this first episode of Salt Sessions, meet Madeleine, founder of The Salt Agency , and Kelly, COO, as they share their personal journeys and the story behind Salt. Learn how the agency started, what Salt stands for, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the modeling world. They also discuss Kelly’s background in modeling and the TV industry, giving aspiring models and creative profes...