One Call Away

Lucas Dean is a talented makeup artist who I had the pleasure of working with on a styled bridal shoot in Brooklyn. As you’ll see, Lucas is such a sweetheart with a strong sense of drive and positive mentality. In the spirit of Mother’s Day, Lucas opens up about his mother’s love and support before she passed when he was 18. We’ll gab about what life as a New Yorker truly is like, and the advantage of being a rebel in the fashion industry.

Amelia is probably my favorite make-up artist in the NYC area. She is one of those people you meet and immediately feel a sense of professionalism and poise. Amelia’s worked on set for huge names like Nike, Harpers Bazzaar, and Facebook. In our interview, we take a closer look into her life and chat about our approaches to finding love, we speak openly about alcoholism, and we’ll chat about the hustle that will set you apart from the rest in the lucrative industry that is fashion. We've developed a real friendship and bond after this recording, and I'm so happy to introduce you to this beautiful soul. Find Amelia @by__amelia on IG or by-amelia.com.

Tom is the owner of Egg Studios NYC and is an amazing freelance commercial photographer. Tom's work is so clean and identifiable, and I've been fortunate enough to work with him a few times already. Our normal off-work interactions mainly comprise of sharing dog TikToks and chatting about project ideas. So I called him up and we got down to the real talk, real quick. Given the current surge in asian hate crimes, we discuss our own personal experiences with asian hate. We also discuss Tom's experience in building a successful studio business from the ground up, and our ideas of what "success" truly means.

Greta Rolli is a model signed with Elite NYC and the new CEO of Greta Louise Jewelry. This could very well have been one of those connections that faded after first meet. But we jumped on a call and bonded quickly. Greta and I gab about her experience in starting her jewelry line, the realities of having industry friends, and she’ll get me to open up about the biggest family hurdle of my life. Find Greta at @gretarolli on Instagram, or Gretalouise.com

Listen to the second part of my conversation with Latoya, aka the Running Fat Chef. Latoya is a body activist, chef, multi-sport athlete, and ultrarunner, representing people in the BIPOC community, the queer community, and those living with disabilities. We finish off from the last episode, chatting about her past financial struggles behind the scenes and the importance of humanizing your brand. Find Latoya at @iamlshauntay on Instagram.

Latoya calls herself the Running Fat Chef, loud and for all to hear. After meeting her at a photoshoot over a year ago, I’ve watched her on her journey with awe and inspiration. Latoya has surpassed her viral article back in 2017 after being heckled at the NYC marathon. She has surpassed any stereotype of a fitness and body positive influencer. Latoya has made a name for herself in the way that only she herself could. In this episode, we’ll get into discovering and defining your worth, building a a true and authentic brand, and we’ll open up about our mutually complicated relationships with our fathers. Please check out part 2 and give Latoya some love at @iamlshauntay on Instagram.

Lin tunes in all the way from Canada! Model and actress, gracing commercials for huge international brands, Lindura shares her opinions on working in the industry. Her warmth and positive energy are contagious. We chat about turning your side hustle into a full-time job, tapping into vulnerability as an actor, and re-evaluating our priorities as a work-obsessed culture. Find Lin @LifeofLindura on Instagram.

Hold up... can it be? Our first guest photographer, Sean Scheidt, gives us the insider on his career thus far. As a fashion/editorial photographer, Sean often shoots with huge names like Zendaya and JoJo Siwa. He’s leaving Baltimore, Maryland and venturing to LA. Having only worked with him once before this call, I didn’t realize how much of an open book Sean is. We delve into struggles with getting started in the industry, respect on set, and true signs of professionalism. Find Sean @sean_scheidt_photography on Instagram.

This is part 2 of a deep and entertaining conversation with Casey Dandridge, a model with Wilhelmina LA. We chat about the real hustle that it takes to move forward as a model, spilling stories and thoughts unfiltered. If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 first. He’s a gem!

Casey loves himself and you’re gonna love him too :) Clearly a bright and colorful personality, this LA model is nothing short of an inspiration. Don’t miss Part 1 of this raw, and authentic conversation. Casey spills tea on his beginnings in modeling, his rules for dating, and his joy in being exactly who he is.