Interrupted by Kit Costello

On this episode: the origin story of a lifetime (farm, all boys school, mom’s communion dress), becoming a model, coming of age, submitting to agencies, “overnight success,” ego and persona, not getting booked, gender identity, supportive friendship, the give and take of the fashion industry, and a modeling 101 pep talk  Listen to Kit's Podcast: Self Interrupted Kit's Instagram Kit's TikTok Thank you for listening! Xo

On this episode: finding the right agent, working as a freelance model, trusting your gut, advocating for yourself, knowing your values, how to take digitals, taking care of mental health, affirmations, imposter syndrome, and a play by play for Pleasing  Bryll's Instagram Thank you for listening! Xo.

Joined by the owner of Shop Penny: a vintage shop that caters to sizes 14-26. On the episode: personal style development, forever 21 and the row, adapting trends to your closet, comfort dressing, the ethics of reselling thrifted clothes, the skill of thrifting, sustainability, changing the world through clothes, and where are all of the TikTok girlies irl?  Model Student Yearbook One Shop Penny Shop Penny Instagram Victoria's Instagram Victoria's TikTok THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Xo. PS: The book I wrote

Joined by celebrity hairstylist Glenn Ellis! On this episode: hobbies, work life balance, moving to New York “impulsively at age 19,” treating people with respect, 90s mentality, resilience and opportunities, moving back to LA, salon and set work, fangirling, financial stability vs creative liberty, and wholehearted advice. Model Student Yearbook One Glenn's Instagram Thank you for listening! Don't forget to leave a rating and review. Xo. 

On this episode: joined by model Mattie Niles, NYFW recap, taking care of mental health amidst the fashion week chaos, comparison on social media, what to wear to castings, finding success and identity. Model Student Yearbook One Mattie's Instagram THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! Xo.

On this episode: joined by master esthetician Shelby Elsworth St John LME!, working at a med spa, result given skincare, continuing education, acne, skincare recommendations, and the recovering perfectionist journey continues Model Student Yearbook One Shelby's Instagram Thank you for listening, xo!

On this episode: commercial modeling and what Sam has learned during her experience so far, the “miss new york” pageant, listening to intuition, coco roacha modeling camp, taking risks, business mindset, handling rejection, imposter syndrome, and self love practices Model Student Yearbook One Sam's Instagram Sam's Blog

On this episode: playing with bratz dolls to working in fashion pipeline, studying business, postgrad, personal brand and nourishing creativity, Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day!, finding a design mentor, networking, production and styling internships, working with Law Roach and Zoe Costello, luck and connections Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One  Brittney's Instagram

On this episode (chopping it up about): shooting an editorial magazine spread, embarrassing myself by not knowing geography, studying abroad, getting signed to an agency, seeing yourself on the model board, confidence chat, growing up in ut as ~women of color~, ethnically ambiguous bag, maintaining self esteem within the modeling (rejection based) industry, waiting for emails References: You’re Not Ugly, You’re Just a POC in a Predominantly White State (I WROTE THIS!!!!) read here When The Black Gaze Expires (video essay) watch here THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Xo Model Student Yearbook One Naina's Instagram 

On this episode: immigrating to the United States at 13 and becoming a fashion student at FIT, fantasy vs reality of working in fashion, Indian culture and traditional wear, handmade apparel, having confidence in your dreams, the first sewing machine, building a portfolio, design and creative process, sizing, and sustainability Thank you for listening! Xo Model Student Yearbook One Wajeeha's Instagram