The Model Diaries

SAM CHAMPNESS: AKA Sammy The Sunshine Girl

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, Madeleine Weston sits down with IMG Model Sam Champness fresh off an international placement in China.
At just 20 years old, Sam has already built a career many aspiring models dream about. From being scouted at a young age and signing with IMG to travelling the world for work, Sam opens up about the realities behind the glamour of international modelling.
Sam talks about the highs and lows of living overseas, navigating model accommodation, culture shock, homesickness, industry pressures, and the exhaustion that can come with chasing opportunities across the globe. Sam shares what it was really like working in China, the biggest challenges she faced, and whether she's ready to pack her bags for another placement.
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IMMY SUTHERLAND: Chase Flights, Not Boyfriends

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, host Madeleine Weston sits down with international model Immy Sutherland for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a modelling career.
From ignoring agency DMs to landing a major Boohoo Campaign as her very first booking, Immy opens up about how modelling was never part of the plan - and how saying yes to one opportunity changed everything. She shares the risks she took, the confidence it required to back herself, and what it’s like building a global career while constantly being far from home.
Immy also speaks about the darker side of the industry, including an early experience that crossed boundaries and some interesting international modelling experiences. 
We wrap up the episode by getting to know Immy in a rapid-fire game of Yes or No before she lets us in on her model rec!
 
Are you ready to hear her story?
 
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OLIVIA PHILLIPS & PARIS GASCOIGNE: Spill The Tea

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, Olivia Phillip and Paris Gascoigne SPILL THE TEA and answer your anonymous questions straight from social media.
 
Liv and Paris talk friendships, relationships, and the serious red flags (we all pretend not to see) before unpacking their hottest takes and hardest truths.
 
Grab your tea… this one’s a good one 
 
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PARIS GASCOIGNE: Modelling, Mental Health & Mindset

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we sit down with model and jet-setter Paris Gascoigne and chat about breaking into the industry, building momentum and finding confidence through change.
 
From being scouted via Instagram to shooting across the world, Paris talk to us about the whirlwind rise of her career and the moments that made her stop and think, this is actually my life. She opens up about how quickly things moved once she broke into the industry, the advice she’d give to models trying to land their dream clients, and the milestones that shaped her journey so far.
 
Paris also shares a more vulnerable side of her story, speaking about her mental-health struggles and how modelling unexpectedly became a turning point in her life. We talk about the impact of social media on confidence and mental wellbeing, and how working in content creation has opened up new opportunities beyond traditional modelling.
 
Are you ready to hear her story?
 
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SHANNON LAWSON: Surviving & Thriving in The Modelling Industry

In this episode of The Model Diaries Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Lawson - international model, entrepreneur, mentor, and mum of two - for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build longevity in the modelling industry.
Shannon takes us back to her very first scouting experience, sharing the early lessons that shaped her relationship with the industry. From a challenging first overseas placement in India to finding her stride in London, working across South Africa, and ultimately securing her O1 Visa for the US, Shannon opens up about the highs, the hard moments, and everything in between.
We dive into the realities people don’t see - navigating unpredictable finances, contracts, isolation, and learning how to “find your lane” in an industry that often tries to box models in. Shannon also shares invaluable advice on submitting to agencies, managing money, and protecting yourself while building a sustainable career.
Alongside modelling, Shannon is the founder of Model Lab, a platform born from her passion for education, mentorship, and changing the way models are supported. We also talk motherhood, balance, and how the industry can shift post-babies.
This episode is packed with wisdom, real talk, and practical advice - whether you’re an aspiring model, already in the industry, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes.
 
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Your Guest Model @⁠⁠shannon_lawson⁠
 
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GEORGIA GIBBS: Risk creates the greatest gifts in life

The Model Diaries Podcast: Georgia Gibbs
In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Australian Model - Georgia Gibbs.
Georgia Gibbs is a model, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, and cycle awareness educator with a decade-long career spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States. She first stepped into the spotlight as a contestant on Australia’s Next Top Model. Known not only for her international campaigns, Georgia has also become a voice of authenticity - openly sharing her experiences with body image, health, and the realities of life in fashion.
Today, she blends her modeling career with her passion for wellness and women’s health, using Traditional Chinese Medicine and cycle awareness education to help others reconnect with their bodies and find balance. Her journey from high-pressure sets to holistic healing is one of resilience, evolution, and self-alignment.
In this episode, Georgia opens up about longevity in the industry, navigating comparison, choosing alignment over hustle, and the power of understanding your own energy and cycle.
Are you ready to hear her story?
 
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Your Guest Model @⁠georgiagibbs_⁠
 
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ISABELLE MATHERS: Self Worth, Standing up for Yourself and Red Flags in the Industry

The Model Diaries Podcast: Isabelle Mathers
In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with one of Australia’s most recognisable and influential faces - Isabelle Mathers.
Isabelle’s modelling career has taken her across the globe. We dive into the early days of modelling, navigating the industry, and the key moments that shaped her success.
Issy opens up about the pressures of social media, the power of staying true to yourself, and how she juggles life as both a model and Creative Partner at CSB - plus, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her Base Camp Beauty collaboration.
She also shares her take on what makes a great agent, the red flags aspiring models should look out for, and her real advice on how to build a sustainable, long-term career in the fashion industry.
 
Are you ready to hear her story?
 
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Your Guest Model @⁠⁠isabellemathersx⁠
 
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SASKIA TEJE JENKINS: Global Model and Brand Founder

The Model Diaries: Saskia Teje Jenkins
 
In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Saskia Teje Jenkins—a model who has worked around the globe from LA, to London, Stockholm, and Bali. Saskia bares it all and speaks to us about being passed on by her first agency to becoming an international model and co-founding her own label, Amelie Teje.
 
Saskia opens up about the realities behind the glamour—navigating rejection, dealing with body image and skin insecurities, and finding her voice in an industry that often tries to define beauty for you. She also shares how her creative vision extended beyond the runway and into fashion entrepreneurship, building a brand rooted in authenticity and intention.
 
We dive into her mental health journey, her evolving relationship with social media, and the bold decisions that shaped both her modelling and business career.
 
Whether you're an aspiring model or a creative dreaming of starting your own label, this episode is packed with insight, vulnerability, and inspiration.
 
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Your Guest Model @⁠saskiateje⁠
 
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HOPE KELESIS: Faith, Full Time Modelling & The Power of Belief

The Model Diaries: Hope Kelesis
In this episode of The Model Diaries, we sit down with Hope Kelesis. Hope is proving that when you walk in faith and work with intention, extraordinary things can happen.
Hope shares the realities behind the glamorous facade of social media, what it's like building a career in the digital age, and the importance of staying grounded in an industry that often celebrates surface over substance.
We also dive into her deep and unwavering faith, how it’s shaped her identity, and what led her to share her heart so openly online. Hope opens up about the tension between faith and fashion, the power of vulnerability, and her mission to remind others they’re never alone.
 
Are you ready to hear her story?
 
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Your Guest Model @⁠hopekelesis⁠
 
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ELIZABETH JAMROZY: Modelling, Money Moves and Rebuilding Home After The LA Fires

The Model Diaries: Elizabeth Jamrozy
 
Elizabeth’s modelling journey is the definition of forging your own path. 
 
After leaving a traditional high school setting and transitioning to homeschool, she made the bold decision to turn down college scholarships to pursue modelling full-time. At just 16, she moved to Los Angeles and began traveling the world for work.
 
Entirely self-supported, Elizabeth has built a life rooted in both personal growth and professional success.  In this episode, she opens up about investing her modelling money, the highs, the hustle, and the lessons learned along the way.
 
Are you ready to hear Elizabeth's Story?
 
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