{"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":"Natalie-Amber, Modelling with Crohn’s Disease","slug":"natalie-amber-modelling-with-crohn-s-disease","published_at":"2026-02-09T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-modelling-7277379/natalie-amber-modelling-with-crohn-s-disease","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/6985e3569a20cfbf33b4a687/media.mp3","summary":"  Natalie-Amber has built a commercial modelling career whilst living with Crohn’s disease and an invisible disability. Having entered the industry at a young age, her experience spans across fashion, lifestyle and brand campaigns, alongside navigating years of misdiagnosis, emergency surgery and returning to work with visible scarring. Her perspective is shaped by firsthand experience of how health, access and understanding impact a model’s ability to work safely and confidently on set.  In this episode, Natalie talks about growing up in the modelling industry, the realities of managing chronic illness alongside work, and the physical and emotional challenges of coming back to set after major surgery. She explains why honest conversations, preparation and clear communication are essential when health needs are involved, and how support on set often goes beyond what is visible on the surface.  She also discusses the difference between token representation and genuine inclusion, how brands and production teams can do better in practice, and why consistency matters more than one-off gestures. Natalie reflects on advocacy, responsibility and the importance of treating health, disability and real bodies with understanding and respect, rather than as a moment or a message.  www.businessofmodelling.co.uk    www.natalieamber.co.uk    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Natalie-Amber has built a commercial modelling career whilst living with Crohn’s disease and an invisible disability. Having entered the indus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2752,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-business-of-modelling-7277379/episodes/natalie-amber-modelling-with-crohn-s-disease/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/natalie-amber-modelling-with-crohn-s-disease.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}