The Model Diaries

Guste’s story is one of trusting your gut, backing yourself and finding the courage to do what feels right, even when the industry tells you otherwise. Coming all the way from Lithuania, Guste joins The Model Diaries to talk about her 12 year modelling journey from being scouted at just 14 to navigating the highs and lows of an international career. After years of being told Australia wasn’t the right market for her, she finally finds herself here, proving the importance of trusting your own instincts. Guste opens up about international placements, overworking, feeling unsupported by her mother agency and the impact modelling has had on her mental health. She speaks honestly about depression, personal struggles and the challenges she’s had to overcome along the way. Raw, honest and real - this is Guste’s story of resilience, self discovery and learning to trust herself in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy.   Follow us on socials IG @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIK TOK @⁠⁠themodeldiariespodcast⁠⁠ Watch Now on YOUTUBE @⁠⁠ModelDiariesPodcast⁠⁠ Your Host today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Guest Model IG @gustytea Your Guest Model on TIK TOK @gusty.tea Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠ Manifest Book Recommendation: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/manifest-9780241539590

Dakota Katu opens up about being discovered at a young age, navigating the highs and lows of the modelling industry and the unwavering support system that helped shape her career. From making life changing decisions as a teenager to building an international career, Dakota shares what it really takes to succeed in one of the world's most competitive industries. In this episode, we dive into the realities of overseas modelling, the pressure of maintaining confidence in an appearance driven career and the importance of creating a sense of home no matter where work takes you. Dakota speaks openly about her struggles with her skin, how it impacted her mental health and self esteem and the resilience it took to continue showing up in front of the camera despite a confronting modelling job overseas. This is Dakota Katu as you know and love.   TIK TOK: @dakota.katu Follow us on socials: @themodeldiaries.podcast Hosted by @madeleineweston Guest: @dakotakatu Presented by @quemodels

Is Tyniesha Hales really the girl you see on Instagram? From international campaign’s to becoming one of Australia's most recognisable faces, Tyniesha Hales has taken the modelling world by storm. But behind the glamorous photos and "baddie" girl we see on social media lies a completely different side of Tyniesha that few people ever get to see. In this episode, Tyniesha opens up about self worth, confidence, social media influence and pressure and why the version of herself online isn't necessarily the real Tyniesha Hales. We also get into the fun stuff... Who's sliding into her DMs (the good and the bad) the last thing she Googled. Raw, honest, funny and refreshingly vulnerable - this is Tyniesha like you've never heard her before. Are you ready to hear her story? Follow us on socials @themodeldiaries.podcast Hosted by @madeleineweston Guest: @tynieshahales Presented by @quemodels

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, Crystal Bellotti and Natalie Azzopardi SPILL THE TEA and answer your anonymous questions straight from social media and are holding nothing back.  Crystal and Nat open up about their relationship, their coming out stories and the anxieties that come with public opinion on social media.  Grab your tea...this one's a good one.    Follow us on socials IG: @⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠ TikTok: @themodeldiariespodcast   Your hosts: @⁠⁠crystalbellotti⁠⁠ @⁠⁠natalieazzopvrdi⁠ Presented by: @⁠⁠quemodels⁠

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, Madeleine Weston sits down with IMG Model Sam Champness fresh off an international placement in China. At just 20 years old, Sam has already built a career many aspiring models dream about. From being scouted at a young age and signing with IMG to travelling the world for work, Sam opens up about the realities behind the glamour of international modelling. Sam talks about the highs and lows of living overseas, navigating model accommodation, culture shock, homesickness, industry pressures, and the exhaustion that can come with chasing opportunities across the globe. Sam shares what it was really like working in China, the biggest challenges she faced, and whether she's ready to pack her bags for another placement. Follow us on socials  IG @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIK TOK @⁠⁠themodeldiariespodcast⁠⁠ Watch Now on YOUTUBE @⁠⁠ModelDiariesPodcast⁠⁠ Your Host today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Your Guest Model @⁠⁠⁠⁠samchampness Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, host Madeleine Weston sits down with international model Immy Sutherland for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a modelling career. From ignoring agency DMs to landing a major Boohoo Campaign as her very first booking, Immy opens up about how modelling was never part of the plan - and how saying yes to one opportunity changed everything. She shares the risks she took, the confidence it required to back herself, and what it’s like building a global career while constantly being far from home. Immy also speaks about the darker side of the industry, including an early experience that crossed boundaries and some interesting international modelling experiences.  We wrap up the episode by getting to know Immy in a rapid-fire game of Yes or No before she lets us in on her model rec!   Are you ready to hear her story?   Follow us on socials  IG @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIK TOK @⁠⁠themodeldiariespodcast⁠⁠ Watch Now on YOUTUBE @⁠⁠ModelDiariesPodcast⁠⁠ Your Host today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Your Guest Model @⁠⁠⁠⁠immysutherland⁠ Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠⁠    

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, Olivia Phillip and Paris Gascoigne SPILL THE TEA and answer your anonymous questions straight from social media.   Liv and Paris talk friendships, relationships, and the serious red flags (we all pretend not to see) before unpacking their hottest takes and hardest truths.   Grab your tea… this one’s a good one    Follow us on socials IG: @⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠ TikTok: @themodeldiariespodcast   Your hosts: @⁠oliviaphillipps⁠ @⁠pariisgascoigne⁠ Presented by: @⁠quemodels

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we sit down with model and jet-setter Paris Gascoigne and chat about breaking into the industry, building momentum and finding confidence through change.   From being scouted via Instagram to shooting across the world, Paris talk to us about the whirlwind rise of her career and the moments that made her stop and think, this is actually my life. She opens up about how quickly things moved once she broke into the industry, the advice she’d give to models trying to land their dream clients, and the milestones that shaped her journey so far.   Paris also shares a more vulnerable side of her story, speaking about her mental-health struggles and how modelling unexpectedly became a turning point in her life. We talk about the impact of social media on confidence and mental wellbeing, and how working in content creation has opened up new opportunities beyond traditional modelling.   Are you ready to hear her story?   Follow us on socials  IG @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIK TOK @⁠themodeldiariespodcast⁠ Watch Now on YOUTUBE @⁠ModelDiariesPodcast⁠ Your Host today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Your Guest Model @⁠⁠⁠pariisgascoigne⁠ Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠⁠  

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Lawson - international model, entrepreneur, mentor, and mum of two - for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build longevity in the modelling industry. Shannon takes us back to her very first scouting experience, sharing the early lessons that shaped her relationship with the industry. From a challenging first overseas placement in India to finding her stride in London, working across South Africa, and ultimately securing her O1 Visa for the US, Shannon opens up about the highs, the hard moments, and everything in between. We dive into the realities people don’t see - navigating unpredictable finances, contracts, isolation, and learning how to “find your lane” in an industry that often tries to box models in. Shannon also shares invaluable advice on submitting to agencies, managing money, and protecting yourself while building a sustainable career. Alongside modelling, Shannon is the founder of Model Lab, a platform born from her passion for education, mentorship, and changing the way models are supported. We also talk motherhood, balance, and how the industry can shift post-babies. This episode is packed with wisdom, real talk, and practical advice - whether you’re an aspiring model, already in the industry, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes.   Are you ready to hear her story?   Follow us on socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Your Guest Model @⁠⁠shannon_lawson⁠   Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠

The Model Diaries Podcast: Georgia Gibbs In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Australian Model - Georgia Gibbs. Georgia Gibbs is a model, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, and cycle awareness educator with a decade-long career spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States. She first stepped into the spotlight as a contestant on Australia’s Next Top Model. Known not only for her international campaigns, Georgia has also become a voice of authenticity - openly sharing her experiences with body image, health, and the realities of life in fashion. Today, she blends her modeling career with her passion for wellness and women’s health, using Traditional Chinese Medicine and cycle awareness education to help others reconnect with their bodies and find balance. Her journey from high-pressure sets to holistic healing is one of resilience, evolution, and self-alignment. In this episode, Georgia opens up about longevity in the industry, navigating comparison, choosing alignment over hustle, and the power of understanding your own energy and cycle. Are you ready to hear her story?   Follow us on socials @⁠⁠⁠⁠themodeldiaries.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   Your Hosts today @⁠⁠⁠⁠madeleineweston⁠⁠⁠⁠ @⁠⁠⁠⁠_milliross⁠⁠⁠⁠   Your Guest Model @⁠georgiagibbs_⁠   Presented by @⁠⁠⁠⁠quemodels⁠