{"podcast":{"title":"The Business Of Modelling","slug":"the-business-of-modelling-7277379","podcast_index_feed_id":7277379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67db0a90782fc3c7c67f1c2b","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/business-of-modelling","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67db0a90782fc3c7c67f1c2b/1742408577628-fd991b36-c74d-4157-acfc-eb7128298cc5.jpeg","author":"Sandra Reynolds Agency","episode_count":63,"summary":"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. www.businessofmodelling.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T06:19:18.497844+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-modelling-7277379"},"episode":{"title":"Melissa McConnachie & Lili Johnson, Fashion Models","slug":"melissa-mcconnachie-lili-johnson-fashion-models","published_at":"2026-03-16T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-modelling-7277379/melissa-mcconnachie-lili-johnson-fashion-models","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-modelling-7277379","url":"https://businessofmodelling.co.uk/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67db0a90782fc3c7c67f1c2b/e/69b2d4b500294d4abc1568b4/media.mp3","summary":"Lili Johnson and Melissa McConnachie are fashion models represented by Colours Model Agency in Glasgow who began their careers in Scotland before moving into international fashion markets. Both were scouted at a young age and gradually built their experience working across editorial, e-commerce and fashion weeks, gaining experience with a wide range of designers and brands.  In this episode, they talk about the early stages of their careers and the realities of starting out in fashion, including the first nerves on shoots and the pressure of being part of castings and shows. They reflect on how their work has developed over time, working with brands such as Zara, Simone Rocha, JW Anderson, Ted Baker, Selfridges and Burberry.  Lili and Melissa discuss the role their mother agency Colours has played in supporting their careers, explaining how guidance from agents and having a strong relationship with them is so essential. They share an honest insight about rejection, confidence and the importance of patience whilst modelling.  Alongside this, they reflect on the friendships that form between models and the importance of having a supportive network in an industry that can often feel fast-paced and unpredictable. Their conversation highlights how modelling careers are rarely linear, and how resilience, perspective and trust in the process are essential for building a sustainable career in fashion.  www.businessofmodelling.co.uk   www.coloursagency.com    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Lili Johnson and Melissa McConnachie are fashion models represented by Colours Model Agency in Glasgow who began their careers in Scot…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2234,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-business-of-modelling-7277379/episodes/melissa-mcconnachie-lili-johnson-fashion-models/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-modelling-7277379/melissa-mcconnachie-lili-johnson-fashion-models.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}