In this 9th episode, Cara Nava interviews Marie P. Anderson, model industry expert, author, public speaker and co-founder of Boss Babe Models. Anderson has over three decades of experience with the top model agencies around the globe. We explore the “roses and the thorns” of her experiences ranging from haute couture photo shoots for Vogue Magazine, working with Valentino himself in Rome to being a pioneer in seeking industry reform and advocacy for models long before the #MeToo movement.
In this episode, we discuss Marie’s fight against sexual impropriety, the ever-changing model industry landscape and the importance of advocacy and improved work culture for women and models at large.
**Please note that our conversation may be sensitive to some listeners and we advise you to review the trigger warnings below to decide where or not you are comfortable listening.**
Trigger warnings:
Sexual Assault against minors
Eating Disorders
Threats of Violence
Suicide
Special Guest Information:
After over 30 years of scouting and placing models with top agencies and later starting her own agency (which she later sold to Ford Models), Marie was ready to change the game. She was tired of seeing confident young models be scammed by multiple agents and other industry creatives by the harsh industry standards that said, “you’re not good enough.”
Through her courses and private coaching, Marie shows aspiring models how to build a successful modeling career without compromising their values. She provides coaching in all areas of their careers including personal branding, mentorship, portfolio prep, agency recommendations and placement. Today Marie P. Anderson is a mother agent, is a black belt in Shidokan Karate and teaches women’s’ self-defense.
To learn more about Marie P. Anderson, visit her at:
Website: https://www.bossbabemodels.com/
IG: @bossbabemodels https://www.instagram.com/bossbabemodels/
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Resources:
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please reach out to RAINN (National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors and their Loved Ones) which is available 24-7 Phone: 800.656.HOPE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
