The Business Of Modelling

In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Tessa is joined by Alex Babahmadi, Head of PR & Brand Partnerships at Freedom Models LA, about how talent is changing in today’s fashion landscape – and why authenticity, kindness and long-term thinking are helping reshape the industry.  With a career working for Elite, Premier & Amanda Wakeley and more. He brings a global perspective to t...

Producers With Purpose: Rewriting the Rules of Sustainable Production In this episode of The Business of Modelling , Tessa Dewing sits down with Camilla Sørenson , co-founder of Perma Collective , to talk about redefining production through a sustainability lens. With over 15 years of industry experience, Camilla has produced global campaigns for brands like Google, Harley-Davidson, and KPMG. Now,...

Late Nights, Big Sets, and Even Bigger Vision: What It Really Takes to Run a 300-Person Shoot. In this episode of The Business of Modelling , host Tessa Dewing travels to Dubai to meet Ishani Pawar , Managing Partner of Magnet Connect — one of the UAE’s leading production companies. From her early days modelling in India to becoming a powerhouse producer and female CEO in a traditionally male-domi...

Behind the Bookings: Building Careers, Navigating Chaos, and Championing Change In this episode, Tessa meets Sophie Tataryn – senior model booker at The Hive and one of the sharpest commercial minds in the modelling industry. With a career spanning top agencies, Sophie knows exactly what it takes to build a model’s career from first test to international campaign. From negotiating usage rights to...

From Stockbroker to Storyteller: Reclaiming Identity and Redefining Representation In this episode, Tessa meets Saaj Raja – a former stockbroker turned multi-hyphenate performer, writer and choreographer whose journey spans Bollywood stages, BBC radio, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Known for blending art with identity, Saaj isn’t just chasing roles – he’s reclaiming space as a British South A...

From Campaigns to Character: Humanising the Industry One Shot at a Time In this episode, Tessa meets Sane Seven - the award-winning photographer behind some of the most striking portraits in fashion and business. Known for challenging industry norms and reframing representation through photography, Sane isn’t just capturing faces, but telling stories with purpose. From photographing CEOs and campa...

Redefining Representation: From Top Agent to Model Mentor. Greg Chan's career is anything but conventional, from top New York agencies to TikTok advice and beach cleanups, in this episode, Tessa meets the former DNA and Wilhelmina agent who helped shape the modern men’s modelling market, and is now using that experience to empower new talent through Ask a Model Agent and The Supermodel Project . G...

The Power of Influence: How Brands and Creators Connect in the Digital Age In this insightful episode, Chrissy Mangan - Dublin-born influencer marketing specialist, shares her journey from studying law to leading in one of the fastest-growing sectors in fashion and media. Chrissy demystifies the influencer landscape, breaking down the differences between nano to mega influencers, and offers practi...

From Model to Agency Leader: Championing Diversity and Changing the Face of Modelling In this interesting conversation, Anna Shillinglaw, former model and founder of Milk Management, shares her journey from the catwalk to launching one of the UK’s most progressive modelling agencies. She opens up about navigating the industry's rigid beauty standards, her experience as a curve model in the ‘90s, a...

From Catwalks to Clinics: Redefining Success, Championing Mental Health and Rewriting the Rules of Beauty In this week's conversation, Sarah Ann Macklin, international model turned nutritionist and founder of the Be Well Collective, shares her remarkable journey from the runways of Vogue and Burberry to advocating for mental health and wellbeing in the fashion industry. She opens up about navigati...

Behind The Supermodels: Shaping Fashion, Revolutionising the Model Industry and Defining an Era In this candid conversation, Carole White, CEO & Founder of Premier Model Management, London , offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry. She shares her journey from an unconventional childhood in Ghana to becoming one of the most influential figures in modelling. Carole recounts...

The Business of Modelling is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on one of the world’s most misunderstood industries. Hosted by Tessa Dewing — Managing Director of leading UK commercial agency Sandra Reynolds — the show explores what really goes on behind the images we see on billboards, in magazines, and across our screens. In each episode, Tessa sits down with models, creatives, agents, and en...