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Model Student, hosted by model Alexandra Rain, is an exploration of the fashion industry. Featuring conversations with photographers, designers, stylists, production assistants, actors, makeup artists, hair stylists, agents, fashion bloggers, and fellows models -- Model Student is the place to learn and Alexandra Rain is learning right along with you.
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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
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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
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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?
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Shop Penny
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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.
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On this episode: joined by bestie of the pod Gracie Mae. She gives us our silly little pop culture fix (and thank goodness for it)! Succession’s final season. EXCLUSIVE on Brian Cox. The Second Coming. The Grammy’s happened at an auditorium (and other award shows). I’m East High Alum (not clickbait). Men are trying. #HopeCore. Tropes and tall kings. Angela Bassett did the thing, among others.
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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.
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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
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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
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Sam's Blog
On this episode: joined with bestie of the pod and pop culture expert gmae to talk about everything that happened this past month! Spare. Joe Burrow. Book adaptations. Oscar nominations. Media training. AirPods malfunctions. Etc etc etc.
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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
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On this episode: what I read this month, reading as an exercise to gain control in a rejection based industry, and the importance of hobbies
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On this episode: friend of the pod joins, ignorance and the fashion industry, the “reckoning,” the obsession with individualism, the successors of the tongue in cheek “anti cool girl” cool girl fashion, New York girl bosses, overdressing and personal style development, social context, “off line”
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The podcast episode I made Liz listen to
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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
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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
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On this episode: talking to my crush, new year reflections and resolutions, diy cognitive behavioral therapy, and I PROMISE TO NOT DELETE ANY MORE SOLO EPISODES AGAIN! Love ya!
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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
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On this episode: gabbing with gmae about what was worn to the Golden Globes -- don't take us seriously! Ever! To all the baby girls, shawties, men, mothers.
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On this episode: going viral, content celebrity community (loves an alliteration), pop culture, staying authentic online, early 2000s icons, “this could happen” opportunities and hopes, making your mark, manifesting?!?!?!?!?, shifting?!!!!???!, behind the scenes work, being vulnerable about your dreams, and ignoring the haters (12 year olds on TikTok)
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On this episode: 2022 wrapped, personal analogies, a continuing existential crisis, a favor (please), and resolutions
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The book I wrote
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On this episode: what I read this year! Practicing what I preach: hobbies outside of modeling <3
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The book I wrote
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My history project
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Written by yours truly, read here: https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/30/23452210/addiction-grieving-parent-child-memoir
The book I wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Pains-Alexandra-Rain/dp/1093543965
To our corner of the world, xo.
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