Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast

The Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast is designed to help aspiring models learn the ins and outs of how to thrive in the model industry, at the same time, sharing wellness resources and tips to help everyone care for their holistic wellbeing. Overall, this space is designed to help everyone learn, grow, empower and love themselves deeper.

E31: NEW YEAR, Should You Get Into UGC?? Let’s Talk About It!

Summary on Anchor Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of UGC and my personal experience with it so far. Overall, models and talent, UGC is a growing wave and you don’t want to miss it! Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! NEW WEBSITE REBRAND: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com Sources: Support LA Wildfires: https://lacity.gov/LAstrong; https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/how-to-help-la-fire-victims  Larisa’s UGC examples: https://www.larisaarnold.com/ugc  Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/ Newbook Models: https://newbookmodels.com/ UGC Shop: https://ugc-shop.com/pages/content-creators YouTube 2025 UGC guide:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YscLfnHVTgQ

01-31
20:09

E30: YASS to These 3 Model Resources/Tips!

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Learn about these three model resources and tips that just might up your model game and expand your network. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/⁠ Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Tik Tok: ⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs⁠  Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@risasnuggs⁠  Email: ⁠info@larisaarnold.com⁠ Sources Newbook Models: https://newbookmodels.com/ Media Lab Science: https://www.medialabscience.com/ 

10-20
13:49

E29: Welp, I’m MOVING to CALIFORNIA: My Testimony & Reminder to Trust Your Gut!

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! After a long break, popping back to share what I have been up to, my testimonial about my move to L.A. and also sneaking in a couple of reminders to trust your gut and divine journey. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

09-07
22:47

E28: Use These 4 Journals To Boost Your Wellbeing

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Are you looking for a new 2024 journals to help keep you aligned mentally, spiritually, emotionally or even deepen your relationship with self? These four journals might help you stay accountable toward your holistic wellbeing goals! Check out direct links to the journals mentioned throughout the episode below. JOURNAL LINKS Day to Day Journals Dragontree Dreambook Planner: https://dreambook.vision/  Target Journals: https://www.target.com/c/journals-school-office-supplies/-/N-i8t6a  Amazon Journals: https://www.amazon.com/journals/s?k=journals  Faith Journals “100 Days of Believing Bigger”: https://www.dayspring.com/marshawn-evans-daniels-100-days-of-believing-bigger-devotional-journal Faith journals: https://faith-journals.com/  Self-Exploration Journals “Start Where You Are”: https://www.meeralee.com/startwhereyouare  Top self-exploration journals: https://www.creativeartnsoul.com/guided-journals-for-self-discovery/ Finance Journal  How to Track Your Finances Like a Boss: https://youtu.be/LDChWnZjTgw?si=AiF4WdC-JggbyIT2 Budget Planners: https://www.amazon.com/financial-journal/s?k=financial+journal  Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33970079/ https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling#perspective  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6305886/  Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

01-25
20:20

E27: 2024 Model/Talent TRENDS You Should Know About

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Listen to 5 trends that you want to be aware of as you are reaching for success in this industry. What other trends do you know of? Make sure you share in our podcast community or help a model/talent friend out! Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

01-17
19:35

E26: 3 Reasons Why You're Probably Not Getting Booked, Sorry!

Summary on Anchor Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Learn 3 reasons why you might not be getting booked. What will you do to step up your game this year as a model and talent? Let's go! Resources: https://www.allmyfriendsaremodels.com/model-not-booking-work/ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-many-application-to-get-a-job  https://legaljobs.io/blog/interview-statistics/  Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

01-11
21:37

E25: Are You Limiting Yourself? Let’s Talk Unlocking CREATIVITY

Welcome to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast Listen as I talk through 3 tips to unlocking your creativity: exploring creativity, making space for creativity and practicing mindfulness to listen to your mind and body throughout the exploration process. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

11-13
16:01

E24: Warm Welcome Back, Inspiration and 3 Ways to Grow as a Model!

Summary on Anchor Welcome to SEASON 3 of the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! I’m grateful to continue cultivating this space of positive vibes, tips and straight up energy together. We’re kicking off our first episode of S3 with some good ole connection, inspiration I’d like to share to encourage you and 3 ways to grow as a model! This includes: STUDY STUDY STUDY PORTFOLIO THINKING BIG & EXPANDING Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

09-15
26:00

E23: Know Your WORTH: 3-Self Reflective Questions

Join me as I walk you through why you have been, currently are and will always be WORTHY through a three part journal exercise. This also concludes the end of our season 2! Wow, we are so grateful for all your love and support throughout the podcast. Don’t forget to follow and share the podcast to stay posted on future new episodes. Which episode spoke most to you this season? Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

04-30
22:42

E22: GUEST Kprecia Ambers-Moore - Finding Her Voice Through Art, Wellness and Uplifting Black Voices

We’re so excited to have Kprecia-Ambers Moore on this episode who speaks on her personal journey of finding her passion for digital illustration that eventually led her to establishing Kp Inspires, a digital illustration studio that celebrates stories and shares encouragement. She’s also vulnerable in sharing her personal relationship and evolvement of how physical and wellness has impacted her. Kprecia is a strong leader and example of embodying art, wellness and elevating stories of others. I look forward to you learning more about her inspirational journey. About Kprecia: Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kprecia Ambers is an artist and creator ok Kp Inspires, a digital illustration studio that celebrates stories and shares encouragement. In 2015, Kprecia graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from Concordia University St. Paul, Minnesota where she gained a curiosity in pattern design that  blossomed into a career in illustration. Kprecia’s mission overall is to use the power of illustration & collaboration to breakaway from narratives of perfection, empower individuals, celebrate Black culture, and spread love. Stay Connected with Kprecia: Kp Inspires Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpinspires/  Kprecia’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kprecia.moore/  Kp Inspires Website: https://www.kpinspires.com/ 

04-26
43:17

E21: GUEST Kyle Irish-Gorvin - Growing in Wellness and Acting

We’re so excited to have Kyle Irish-Gorvin on this episode who speaks on his personal journey of relocating from Iowa to Atlanta to accomplish his dreams of becoming a successful actor. With countless of auditions and juggling work and acting, he continues to grow in his wellness to keep him centered through it all. He’s a strong example of resiliency, optimism and has a genuine nature that will propel to success. About Kyle: Kyle is a very talented actor, with experience in musical theater and film, represented by Dream Talent Agency, and is an inspiration who relocated from the Iowa to Georgia to pursue his acting goals and dreams. He performs table reads for Cinema Life's film festivals, and attends classes with the prestigious south-eastern acting studio Drama Inc. Stay Connected with Kyle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_irishgorvin/  IMBd Profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11172411/ 

04-18
35:37

E20: 3 Ways to Build a Personal Model BRAND

Have you taken time to think about how to strengthen your brand as a model? Take a moment to listen to what building a brand as a model means and how that could truly benefit your career!  Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold  Email: info@larisaarnold.com Source: https://advertising.amazon.com/library/guides/how-to-build-a-brand#:~:text=Brand%20building%20is%20the%20process,day%2Dto%2Dday%20lives 

04-11
20:41

E19: Avoid These 7 Model Mistakes!

Are you just getting started in modeling or somehow gotten stuck? Chances are, there’s something you don’t know that hindering your success; could it be a common mistake? Listen more to learn about 7 common mistakes models make in their career. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold  Email: info@larisaarnold.com

04-05
24:46

E18: GUEST Cedrick Cooper - Journey to Success, Tapping into God Consciousness and Emotional Intelligence

We’re so excited to have Cedrick Cooper on this episode who speaks on his personal journey to building his dreams through resiliency, a strong foundation of faith and through intentional self-growth and wellness practices. He is a positive example of what it looks like to invest in yourself and how that manifests into your artistry! We guarantee you will grow through his wisdom. About Cedrick: Cedrick has a depth of experience in the talent and model industry. He’s worked with B Simone on a show series called “Finding Happy”, he’s rocked the runways for several fashion shows, has a wonderful podcast with his beautiful wife called the “Love and Melanin Show”. Cedrick’s talents don’t stop at modeling and acting, he’s involved in so many other inspirational avenues! Stay Connected with Cedrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedrick_cooper/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveandmelaninshow/   Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveandmelanin 

03-28
41:54

E17: Date Yo-Self! Here’s Why

Welcome back to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! We’re talking through the importance of dating yo-self regardless of your relationship status and fun ways to do so. Get out of your comfort zone and home, and go out there and love yourself! Empowering article about self-care and dating oneself: https://statenews.com/article/2022/10/confidently-single?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold Email: info@larisaarnold.com

03-22
21:14

E16: 5 Tips to Mentally Prep for Shoots, Castings, and Other Model Opportunities

Welcome back to the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! Need some guidance to preparing for your upcoming model auditions, castings or self-tapes? I talk through these 5 tips that I hope will help you mentally prepare for all your opportunities throughout your journey: Relax and focus Affirmations Don’t focus on booking the job Get ready Reflect YouTube video on self-compassion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8rbuaR3Ck&t=360s  Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold Email: info@larisaarnold.com

03-15
25:25

E15: GUEST Ashlie Arnold - From Health Battles to HEALING

In this Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast episode, our very FIRST guest, Ashlie Arnold,  talks through her battle with Lupus and Kidney failure and how her life is changing from her recent Kidney transplant experience. Ashlie also shares her exciting future goals of building a business that will share resources and tips for people struggling with health issues, offer merchandise to help people feel comfortable, and overall create safe spaces for people to express themselves. Ashlie’s mission is to make sure people know they're NOT alone! Wow, this was a beautiful episode. Stay connected with Ashlie on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msashle.y/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msashle.y YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashliearnold9301 Email: ashlie.arnold23@gmail.com Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold Email: info@larisaarnold.com

03-08
34:27

E14: Let’s Talk Cash - Which Modeling Types Make BANK?

Let’s talk MONEY and what models are making in the industry. This episode will share a real point of how you can manifest your money goals based on the work you want to do, also the importance of having a brand outside of modeling. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/93heyarnold Email: info@larisaarnold.com Sources Blog About Modeling Types: https://www.themodelskit.co.uk/blog/fashion-modelling-vs-commercial-modelling/

02-28
25:41

E12: Black History Month Special: Yes, Black People STILL Struggle in the Model Industry

In honor of Black History Month, join me in a conversation about Black model struggles, particularly in the hair and makeup department. Also, learn tips to tackle these issues and help create a more comfortable experience for models of color. Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@larisaarnold Email: info@larisaarnold.com Sources YouTube video about Black model experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vThhN68coQw

02-17
27:47

E11: Welcome Back and 5 Skin Prep Tips for Photoshoots!

Welcome to SEASON 2 of the Modeling and Wellbeing Podcast! We’re growing y’all and I’m so humble for all the ears and hearts that are open to listening, learning and using this space to be real and empower one another. We’re kicking off our first episode with 5 Skin Prep Tips for Photoshoots. If you’re prepping for a photoshoot, follow these tips to get your skin in the healthiest condition it can be in during your shoot. The 5 tips include: Health and nutrition benefits for skin Water consumption and hard vs. soft water Face masks and facials Pimple emergency: Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages and pimple patches Beauty rest Let's stay connected! Leave a review, show some love on socials and share how I can better serve you. Thanks for tuning in! Website: www.larisaarnold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risasnuggs/ Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@risasnuggs Email: info@larisaarnold.com Resources Nutrition Benefits for Skin: https://www.skinhealthinstitute.org.au/page/88/nutrition-for-healthy-skin Hard vs. Soft water: https://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/quality-water-hard.htm PureAction Water Softener Shower Head Filter for Hard Water: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L94O060?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Face Masks by Que Bella at Target: https://www.target.com/b/que-bella/-/N-55qpg All Health Advanced Fast Healing Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages: https://www.amazon.com/All-Health-Advanced-Healing-Regular/dp/B07D1CT9DX/ref=asc_df_B07D1CT9DX/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366315581199&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3269746620881233716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010953&hvtargid=pla-792381705750&ref=&adgrpid=77003623420&th=1 Sleep Foundation Article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics

02-13
28:10

Recommend Channels