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The Business Of Modelling
by Tessa Dewing · English
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. www.businessofmodelling.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ian Loughran | Who Really Has Control in the Modelling Industry?
Ian Loughran argues that control in modelling is often held by agencies/brands through contracts, usage terms, and slow, email-based admin; he calls for better infrastructure for talent, including…
9 Nov 2026 · 46m · 15 chaptersMarcus Flemmings | Is the Creative Industry as Inclusive as It Thinks It Is?
Marcus Flemmings discusses building inclusive representation in modelling and acting, the shift from “BAME” to The Diversity Agency, and what still needs to change in casting, fees, and support for…
15 Oct 2026 · 52m · 25 chaptersAnne Alexander-Sieder, Founder of Act Bold
Anne Alexander-Sieder (Act Bold founder) explains how actors (and models) can relaunch and sustain careers using control of mindset, actions, and perception, plus a “SICK” framework: Skills, Industry…
7 Sep 2026 · 37m · 18 chaptersVassilious Kostetsos, Greek Fashion Designer
Greek fashion designer Vasilios Kostetsos discusses his childhood, rise in the supermodel era, design philosophy rooted in ancient Greece, international breakthroughs, and concerns about AI/robot-era…
31 Aug 2026 · 47m · 23 chapters
Green & Peter Chartered Accountants
Money and tax for self-employed models and actors in the UK, using a fictional career path for “Olivia” from age 18 through international work, VAT, creator income, maternity, child earnings,…
24 Aug 2026 · 1h 13m · 40 chapters
Xenia Kontou, Founder & MD of Agencia Model Management
Xenia Kontou’s journey from model to founder/MD of Agencia Model Management in Athens, covering how she built the agency through Greece’s economic crisis, how she scouts and books talent, and her…
17 Aug 2026 · 56m · 19 chapters
Erwan Moreau, Senior Agent at View Management
Erwan Moreau’s career from model to senior agent, and how View Management (and later his own agency, R1) navigates casting, client relationships, international placements, scouting, and…
10 Aug 2026 · 1h 6m · 23 chapters
Marisol Ochoa, Head Booker & Scout at Miah Management
Marisol Ochoa, head booker and scout at MIA Model Management (Barcelona), discusses her career path, how booking works day-to-day, and how MIA expanded body diversity (especially curve models) in…
3 Aug 2026 · 44m · 21 chapters
Marouso Tzaneti, International Model
Greek international model Marouso Tzaneti discusses her career path from starting at 16 in Athens to working across Milan, Paris, and London, plus how she balances modeling with a degree in chemistry…
27 Jul 2026 · 41m · 18 chapters
Ines Celine Le Gousse, Fashion Model & Journalist
Ines Celine Le Gousse, a former fashion model turned journalist, discusses the realities of modelling—body standards, limited control, and the gap between glamour and day-to-day work—plus how she…
11 May 2026 · 35m · 14 chapters
Jody Furlong, Founder of The Eye Casting
Jody Furlong explains how The Eye Casting/iCasting built its street-casting approach, why “the eye” matters in casting, and how modern practices (self-tapes, global licensing, budget pressure) change…
4 May 2026 · 52m · 25 chapters
Daisy Pettinger & Freddie Abrahams, Commercial Model Couple
Daisy Pettinger and Freddie Abrahams discuss how they became commercial models, how their careers evolved in the UK and internationally, memorable jobs (including travel and difficult conditions),…
27 Apr 2026 · 1h 6m · 24 chapters
Dan Kennedy, Celebrity Portrait Photographer
Dan Kennedy’s career path from local newspaper band photography to celebrity portrait photographer; how he works on high-profile shoots; managing freelance business volatility; and how faster…
20 Apr 2026 · 45m · 21 chapters
Natalia Littman, Agent & Producer at Icon London
Natalia Littman’s career path into modelling representation and production, and what it takes to run a small, relationship-driven agency (Icon London) that bridges creative representation with on-set…
13 Apr 2026 · 54m · 21 chapters
Lauren Gregory, Director at Crumb Agency
Lauren Gregory’s career journey from model to hospitality to founding Crumb Agency, and her critique of the modelling industry’s toxicity and gatekeeping.
6 Apr 2026 · 51m · 21 chapters
Danni Bramall, Brand and E-commerce Strategist
How e-commerce and AI are reshaping fashion branding and modelling work, and why “human-first” storytelling, authenticity, and sustainability still matter.
30 Mar 2026 · 51m · 28 chapters
Marie Owen, Founder & CEO of LS Productions
Marie Owen, founder/CEO of LS Productions, explains how a Scotland-focused location and production service grew into a multi-office UK company, and what it takes to scale while keeping “roots” and…
23 Mar 2026 · 55m · 23 chapters
Melissa McConnachie & Lili Johnson, Fashion Models
Melissa McConnachie and Lili Johnson discuss how they entered modelling, what early career support looks like, the realities behind fashion-week glamour (including frequent rejection), and how…
16 Mar 2026 · 37m · 16 chapters
Jason Hall, Hair Stylist & Session Stylist
Jason Hall’s career as an award-winning Edinburgh hairstylist and salon owner, and how he balances salon clients with session/editorial/fashion work, including high-pressure fashion weeks, wig-based…
9 Mar 2026 · 52m · 30 chapters
Rosalynd Ramage & Alison Bruce, Colours Model Agency
Colours Model Agency’s founders, Rosalynd Ramage and Alison Bruce, discuss building a long-term modelling careers business in Scotland (outside London), the “mother agency” role, and the realities of…
2 Mar 2026 · 1h · 25 chapters
Bailey Frances, Casting Associate
Bailey Frances, a casting associate, explains how casting works across film/TV and commercials, what makes a self-tape effective, how agents and relationships matter, and what performers should do to…
23 Feb 2026 · 46m · 21 chapters
Dan Corsi, Classic Model
Dan Corsi’s career arc from early modelling success to abrupt pop-band fame (Northern Line) and back into long-term “classic commercial” modelling, plus adaptation strategies (backup careers,…
16 Feb 2026 · 45m · 19 chapters
Natalie-Amber, Modelling with Crohn’s Disease
Natalie-Amber, a model living with Crohn’s disease, discusses misdiagnosis, emergency surgery and a stoma, and how she used her visibility to push for honest, inclusive casting and better…
9 Feb 2026 · 46m · 20 chapters
Susannah Boughtflower, Founder of Kids on Set
In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Tessa Dewing interviews Susannah Boughtflower, founder of Kids on Set.
2 Feb 2026 · 46m · 28 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy