Malissa Young started as a fit model in the 90s, working just 5 hours a week while making more than her friends in full-time jobs. Those early days of knocking on random agency doors in Times Square to building Bicoastal Management from her kitchen table, she's created a powerhouse agency representing talent for Marc Jacobs, Coach, Theory, and Victoria's Secret. 

In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Malissa joins Tessa to discuss her unconventional path from pageant contestant to agency owner, the wild west of 90s modelling, and her philosophy of championing diversity and real people in an industry that's constantly evolving. Now running agencies in both New York and LA, Malissa shares her insights on building authentic relationships with talent, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and why "there's something for everyone" has become her guiding principle in business and life. 

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