The Misfit Model Podcast

This week we debrief on how exactly I got my motorcycle fixed up, discuss the culture of objectification that often accompanies elite educational institutions like Cornell, and the importance of curation in event spaces to refrain from exclusion based on financial barriers and work to include individuals who are culturally and artistically relevant instead. Happy listening!

This week we talk about a casting I had that reminded me of the Tyra Banks era in fashion, how I feel spaces are incorrectly curated nowadays, and we hear a big surprise update on my motorcycling journey and the lessons it has taught me so far. Happy listening!

This week we talk about my experience walking in NY Fashion Week for Ella Mae, the Steven Kolb scandal, and the inequities of corporate gifting. Happy listening!

This week we catch up on my motorcycling journey, talk logistics about model payments and work time frames, and discuss the decline of industry due to private equity interference. Happy listening!

This week we dive into my favorite part of New York Fashion Week: the Wilhelmina Show Package goodie bag! Every season, Wilhelmina puts together a survival kit for all the models selected for the NYFW Runway Show Package to help them be as supported and beautiful as possible during the most stressful time of year for the fashion industry. Happy listening!

This week we catch up about my motorcycling journey, talk about upcoming open calls, and learn about JADE and DARVO; two acronyms manipulative people exploit to control relationship power dynamics. Happy listening!

This week we learn about comp cards and portfolio books, pro tips for NYC subway etiquette, some life updates (motorcycle diaries!) while I'm between bookings, and how to go about life as your most authentic and genuine self. Happy listening!

This week we talk all about New York Fashion Week that is fast approaching! Castings have begun and we hear about what that process looks like, how to put your best foot forward, and managing expectations around one of the most stressful seasons in fashion. Happy listening!

This week we hear about my experience at the Hulu premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, learn what the differences are between each board on agency websites, and briefly chit chat about aspects of femininity and their roles in modern society. Happy listening!

This week we catch up and talk my recent gig in North Carolina, the meaning of Wabi-Sabi, cultivating positive self-talk, and how to tell when apologies are genuine. Happy listening!

This week we talk with producer, writer, director, and actor Anika Meeusen about her undergrad experience at NYU Tisch, the play we are in together (T. O. Y.) premiering in NYC this fall, and being working women in New York City. Happy listening!

In this week's episode we talk with actor, director, and writer Chris Cavazza about the play we are in (Teacher of the Year), the acting industry, and living and working in NYC. Happy listening!

This week we catch up with me and hear about my time in Pittsburgh and seeing Lionel Richie by sheer chance, my hardest day of work ever, and how to go about dating in the big city. Happy listening!

This week I winged it and we dive into my personal life and childhood and how it has affected my career and the choices I have made. Happy listening!

This week we catch up with me after I spent two weeks in Florida performing at the Tampa Fringe Theater Festival and we learn what life is like for models off-duty when they take temporary leave of market as I did! Happy listening!

This week we learn about what living in New York City is like, how modeling fits into city living, and how in terms of life and confidence, there truly are no shortcuts. Happy listening!

This week we learn about the foundation of confidence and how to build on it, how my confidence grew after surviving a stabbing, and I even dole out some dating advice for men! Happy listening!

This week we learn about the history of some classic modeling ads, how to break into modeling for craft and career, and what it means to relax into your confidence. Happy listening!

This week we learn about some acting projects I have coming up, my particularly busy week in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and discuss what makes a great model. Happy listening!

This week we learn the about the fine print of misogyny and what it means for models, sexism is the workplace, and how to navigate toxicity. Happy listening!

This week we learn about the longevity of casting processes (clients never forget you!), trusting the timing of the universe for gigs, and how to empower your own voice to protect yourself and the integrity of your appearance. Life lessons abounding in conviction applicable to any career! Happy listening!

This week is all about AI. What is it, what are its effects on the modeling industry, and is it something to worry about? The answer might surprise you! Happy listening!

This week we learn about how models grow in their craft, what model parties and other work functions are like, and the surprisingly minutiae of how garments actually fit on us versus other people. Happy listening!

This week we learn what a day on set looks like, as well as a day off, and how to step onto set if you're having the worst day of your life. Getting through the gig can be a challenge but it's possible to use your job as a means of healing, too. Happy listening!

This week we talk to LA-native Larissa Wade about her journey into modeling, her passions, and her pursuit of a Masters degree! Happy listening!