The Model Counselor Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aubri Ebony
Hey!! What’s up. I’m Aubri Ebony. Agency represented by 5 agencies in the South East with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling. I was told I couldn’t do both so I’m here to prove the world wrong. This is a podcast on a models well being whether aspiring, new or old. I tackle industry issues like agencies, portfolios, getting booked or not getting book and mental health topics such as body image, positive self esteem, support systems and so much more. Follow me as I talk to Actors, Models, Artists and even Photographers as we talk industry insight and mental health.
New Podcast every other Friday!
In this episode, I chat with 2 individuals anonymously as a response to the previous podcast episode. One person in the Paraphilia community, the other, a model who fell victim to Daniel Robertson's antics. Listen in on what they had to say.
Listen in as I interview with 4 models, Sefora Adjaho, Lindsey Reeder, Chelsea Connerley & Savannah Knighten, who were flown out to Tampa Florida by a "Hair Client" that was booked through their agency. What happens when they get there is unbelievable.
It was such a pleasure speaking with Jordan who talked about how she became Playmate of the year and how her Alopecia outbreak impacted her during her time of Pageants and Photoshoots.
I loved speaking with my girl about her journey and experience. Tune in to listen to this Queen speak her truth.
Live streamed today and got the chance to answer some of your amazing questions. First time live streaming and it was great to answer your industry questions.! Until Next time
I've protested. I've marched. I've voted. I've cried. I've been angry. Just like you!! But what more can we do? This is my statement
What a crazy few weeks this has been. For some months! It took me 6 weeks to settle into a routine. Who am I to give advice if I'm not on track! Listen in to hear the top 5 things you should be doing as a model during quarantine and hear the deets on how I got casted as lead for an independent film.
It was amazing getting to know more about Nigel Barker! We all know him from America's Next Top Model, but with the opportunity to speak to him directly...I got to learn so much more about him, the industry and even what he thought of me!
Intro & Outro Song
Gerda by Kwoat
I had the amazing opportunity to partner week Pretty Fly Society and Creative Canvas to broadcast live during Bovtique Fashion Week. I had the opportunity to chat with Trey Bryant who influences young men in the African American community and Molly of Molly World casting who spills the tea on being a casting director. I was able to chat with amazing designers like Rotchelle Parris of Pink Lemonade, and Quiana of Layol. Make Up Artist like Olympia gave us some of her make up favs, models Xavier, Ally, Azjah, Farii, Shekinah gave their up close and personal experience on being a part of fashion week and Q Monea talks about her challenges and guidance on becoming the artist she is today. Thank you to Franck Mille and Angelo Diaz for not only speaking on my podcast but for inviting me to be a part of such an amazing event. Until next time!
There are so many experiences that models have that we don't talk about out loud. Which isn't fair. Listen in on experiences of models whose stories are all too common with photographers who don't understand the definition of professionalism.
Caught up with Dayna Bolden and talked about being natural, being a black influencer, wife, mom and so much more. Tune in to hear what she did before instagram and her plans for whats next!
What to expect in Season 2 and thanks everyone for listening! What Atlanta's missing, my current goals, and letting all know that I am beyond thankful for all of you.
Listen to find out how I signed with a New York agency, one of the hardest things to do and listen in on why I was dropped from my LARGEST agency.
Thank you Kwoat for the song I use for my intro and outro to each podcast.
Gerda by Kwoat
Listen in as Ashley, Cait, Infiniti, Grace, Elisha and myself go through the most "interesting" casting call we've ever been to. Girls traveled from all over the US to attend what everyone thought would be an ordinary casting day. Tune in to hear what really happened during this 3 day casting.
This episode I talk with photographer Chris Childress who talks on his experience when shooting "non-ethnic" models and how he recognizes the trend of models wanting to look more ethnic. We touch on cosmetic surgery trends and the exclusion of model types who’s features are being duplicated. We also talk with Erinn Jones who was the Stand-In for Marsai Martin in the movie “Little.” She talks about colorism in the industry and her experience in casting in Atlanta. Tune in and listen to the journey of actress Erinn Jones and photographer perspective with photographer Chris Childress.
Thank you to Kwoat for letting me use the Gerda single for the intro and outdo to my pod!
Caught up with the star of God Friended me, Brandon Micheal Hall. We talk acting tips, Juilliard, family upbringing and so much more.
So for those who don't know, Sports Illustrated held their very first #siswimsearch in 2017 where they gave women the opportunity to submit a video on instagram in hopes to be recognized and published in the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Magazine. Out of 5,000 online submissions, I was very blessed to be picked along with 34 other women to fly to New York to meet the ENTIRE SI team and do interviews for television. Find out about my journey, getting cut, trying again, the connections and experiences that all came form being SI Top 35 and the outcome from their first casting call held in Miami in 2018 and now to their previous SI On-Location event. Tips, preparation, what to expect and so much more! Good luck everyone.
This podcast is wayyy over due. I chatted with @HayleyHeidiBray who was all the way in England when we did this podcast. Hayley talks about what it is like to be an International Playboy Cover Model, how she got verified on Instagram and why she's stepping away from modeling and getting more into acting. And can you believe she's getting a post grad degree all while being a phenomenal mother? Hayley is an inspiration.
It was such a great time chatting with this actor, model and artist. Brandon Gomes can be seem on MTV's Siesta Key and has worked with brands like Adidas and Buick. Brandon Gomes has also been pursuing music which you can hear a sneak peak of his track "Not A Love Song" during the podcast.
For starters I want to apologize for the parts of this podcast where the signal gets a bit staticy. Second I wanted to thank Kwoat and DJ Tev for the track playing in the background of my pod and 3rd and most important, Thank you to Tiara (@tiarabreethemodel) for coming on the podcast and giving your true experience on working with Barbizon and for the open discussion on some popular talent schools and giving insight on what some of them are really about.
Fashion Nova is just the beginning of this beautiful girls career. Tune in and hear her journey as a model, some of her goals, her views on how the industry is changing and so much more
This morning's episode featured Jelani Martinez who was curious about model counseling is and how it differed from model coaching. Then we dived into how he feels about the industry.
This episode explains a little about me and it's my first ever podcast so I hope you guys like it. Next podcast, we'll dive into some cool topics.