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The Business Of Modelling

The Business Of Modelling

Written by: Tessa Dewing
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The Business of Modelling is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the modelling industry, offering listeners a deeper look at its many facets beyond the mainstream spotlight. Hosted by Tessa Dewing, Managing Director of Sandra Reynolds, the show features conversations with top industry professionals—agents, models, creatives, and clients—who share their experiences, insights, and expertise. From the rise of supermodels to the future of diversity in fashion, The Business of Modelling explores the trends, challenges, and milestones shaping the world of modelling today. Whether you’re a professional in the industry or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this podcast offers a wealth of stories and knowledge that bring the business of modelling to life.


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Sandra Reynolds Agency
Art Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Dan Corsi, Classic Model
    Feb 16 2026

    Dan Corsi has spent much of his life working in front of the camera, starting as a child model before becoming highly visible through teenage magazines and later finding sudden fame as a member of 90s boyband, Northern Line. His career has spanned commercial modelling, music and DJing, shaped by both early opportunity and the reality of having that success end abruptly.


    In this episode, Dan talks openly about growing up in the modelling industry, the scale and intensity of pre-social media fame, and what it felt like to lose structure, income and identity when the band came to an end. He reflects on returning to modelling, reshaping his place in the industry, and learning how to build a sustainable commercial career through adaptability, professionalism and reputation rather than image alone.


    Dan also shares practical insight into longevity, the importance of treating people well on set, and why having additional skills and backup careers matters in an industry that can change overnight. His perspective offers a grounded, experience-led look at what it really talks to stay working long term, and how resilience, consistency and respect often matter more than early success.


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    45 mins
  • Natalie-Amber, Modelling with Crohn’s Disease
    Feb 9 2026

    Natalie-Amber has built a commercial modelling career whilst living with Crohn’s disease and an invisible disability. Having entered the industry at a young age, her experience spans across fashion, lifestyle and brand campaigns, alongside navigating years of misdiagnosis, emergency surgery and returning to work with visible scarring. Her perspective is shaped by firsthand experience of how health, access and understanding impact a model’s ability to work safely and confidently on set.

    In this episode, Natalie talks about growing up in the modelling industry, the realities of managing chronic illness alongside work, and the physical and emotional challenges of coming back to set after major surgery. She explains why honest conversations, preparation and clear communication are essential when health needs are involved, and how support on set often goes beyond what is visible on the surface.


    She also discusses the difference between token representation and genuine inclusion, how brands and production teams can do better in practice, and why consistency matters more than one-off gestures. Natalie reflects on advocacy, responsibility and the importance of treating health, disability and real bodies with understanding and respect, rather than as a moment or a message.


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    46 mins
  • Susannah Boughtflower, Founder of Kids on Set
    Feb 2 2026

    Susannah Boughtflower is the founder of Kids on Set and has spent many years supporting babies and children across commercial, photographic and film productions. Her work as a child wrangler is understanding that a child's experience on set must be carefully managed, with preparation, structure and calm playing a central role in how a shoot unfolds.


    In this episode, Susannah talks about what her role involves before, during and after a shoot, and how working practices around children have evolved. She explains why preparation and clear communication are essential, how calm environments help children feel secure, and why children need to be approached differently then adults when they are on set.


    She also discusses working closely with parents, agencies, photographers and production teams, and the importance of everyone understanding their responsibility when children are involved. She reflects on safeguarding, boundaries and professional standards, and why balancing the needs of the production with the well-being of the child is critical.


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    www.kidsonset.co.uk

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    46 mins
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