Not So Glamorous: The True Life of Models

Being a model isn’t as glamorous as people think. America’s Next Top Model winner Kyla Coleman takes listeners behind the scenes of the modeling industry, revealing it's dirty little secrets. Each episode, Kyla talks with fellow models and other industry professionals about the ups and downs of the world of fashion. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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Episodes

I'm A Mixed Model w/ Makayla London

Kyla brings back model Makayla London to share her experiences being bi-racial and working in the fashion industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min

The Advice Episode

This week Kyla and guest Coura answer listener questions about modeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 13

I Walked NY Fashion Week w/ Coura Fall

Kyla brings her friend and former contestant on ANTM back to tell us what it's really like walking the runway at NY Fashion Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min

I'm A Hair Stylist w/ Kelly Peach

This week, Kyla talks with hairstylist Kelly Peach about styling social media influencers and the best and worst of being behind the scenes of high profile shoots and runways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 19 min

Life After America's Next Top Model w/ India Gants

Kyla and India Gants compare experiences being on ANTM with Tyra as host vs. with Rita Ora and India's second passion, music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 2019•59 min

I'm A Fitness Model w/ Nikki Neal

Kyla sits down with fitness model and recent contestant of NBCs Titan Games, Nikkie Neal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Life on Social Media w/ Jazzmyne Robbins

This week on Not So Glamorous, Kyla talks with Buzzfeed producer and style icon Jazzmyne Robbins. Confidence is key for Jazzmyne. She's built a huge social media following as a plus size model who's not afraid to show off her body. Hear how Jazzmyne uses social media to connect with like minds, how she deals with negative comments online and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 21, 2019•1 hr

I'm a Freelance Model w/ Makayla London

Model and entrepreneur Makayla London tells Kyla about her beginnings as a freelance model to now working with Target, NYX and Nike. Also, hear her tips on how to grow a personal brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 2 min

I'm an Actor w/ Davinchi

This week on Not So Glamorous, Kyla compares notes with burgeoning actor Abraham D. Juste aka Davinchi on the fashion industry vs. tv & film. Also, Davinchi tells his story of driving in LA with a one way ticket to landing a recurring role in the hit series Grownish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min

I'm a Makeup Artist w/ Omayma Ramzy

This week Kyla talks with British Award Winning makeup artist Omayma Ramzy about how she applies her art school training to makeup, tips for up and coming MUAs and the pros and cons of social media in the fashion industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5

I'm a Dark Skinned Model w/ Coura Fall

Colorism denies opportunity for people across a wide range of industries; The fashion industry is definitely one of those most effected. Kyla invites her friend, and former America's Top Model contestant, Coura Fall back on the podcast to talk about being a dark skinned model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 4

I'm A Trans Model w/ Isis King

Isis King broke into the fashion industry as America's Next Top Model first transgender finalist in 2008. The model and designer has since added actress on her list of pursuits. On this weeks Not So Glamorous, Isis talks candidly with Kyla about her bouts with depression after reality TV, working with Ava DuVernay on the upcoming miniseries 'Central Park 5' and advice to other trans/non binary models who want to enter an industry that doesn't widely accept them. Learn more about your ad choices....

Jan 17, 2019•46 min•Ep. 3

I'm A Plus Size Model w/ Bella Golden

This week, Kyla sits down with plus-size model Bella Golden. Bella reveals the strange demands for curvy models at photoshoots, talks about being the first curve model for Lulu Lemon and gives advise to other up and coming plus-size models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2019•52 min

Life After America's Next Top Model w/ Coura Fall

Kyla Coleman sits down with one of her best friends and former ANTM contestant Coura Fall to discuss the parallels between ANTM and the fashion industry, their experiences on the show and the transition from reality tv to real life as a model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 2019•44 min•Ep. 1

Introducing: Not So Glamorous with Kyla Coleman

First episode releases January 3, 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2018•2 min

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