Today we sit down with Supermodel Christy Turlington and explore her illustrious career in fashion. We reminisce about her first encounter with Paul during a shoot with Stephen Meisel, her rise to fame, and her transformative experiences in the fashion industry. 

Christy also shares personal stories about balancing her modeling career with education and her integral role in launching Every Mother Counts, an organization dedicated to improving maternal health worldwide. 

The intimate conversation sheds light on the personal and professional milestones that shaped Christy's journey. 

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Meeting Christy Turlington

00:59 First Impressions and Early Career

03:11 Life in New York and California

07:59 Modeling Beginnings in Miami

13:22 Journey to Paris and New York

15:41 Balancing Modeling and Education

18:50 Exclusive Contracts and Personal Life

24:45 Exploring True Love and Life Choices

25:36 The Loneliness of a Fast-Paced Life

26:38 Returning to School and Embracing Challenges

28:29 Modeling Career Reflections

30:43 Creative Collaborations and Influences

45:00 The Impact of Maternal Health Advocacy

50:54 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.

Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. 

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