# Ep. 291: From Budweiser to Brad Pitt: RLC Talent Agency's Leila on 23 Years Building Hollywood's Model & Talent Empire

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Podcast: [Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-anything-and-a-bit-gay-podcast-6752108)
Published: 2026-08-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Zach talks with Leila, founder of RLC Models and Talent Agency, about her 23-year journey building a talent empire in Los Angeles — from an early Budweiser partnership to working alongside Hollywood A-listers, launching a magazine and modeling school, and premiering her docuseries at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Leila also shares her passion for helping foster kids through her Bambino initiative. Learn more about Leila Ciancaglini at https://rlctalentagency.com/. Follow Leila Ciancaglini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilaciancaglinitv

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