Alexandra Venison began her career at a modelling agency in Dubai before moving into fashion journalism. She worked at Emirates Woman and Viva Magazine, later becoming Online Editor at Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Beauty Editor at Vogue Arabia.

In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Alexandra joins Tessa to talk about her journey through fashion media, her experiences interviewing global celebrities, and the growing overlap between beauty and wellness.

Now based in Dubai, Alexandra runs Genie & Co., a consultancy offering content creation and copywriting, and is the co-founder of Beautilist, a new editorial and community platform focused on beauty, health, and wellbeing.

She discusses how the industry is evolving, why authenticity matters more than ever, and what she looks for when working with models and creative teams.

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In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Tessa is joined by Kirin Dejonckheere, an international model turned certified life coach, about transforming industry pressures into personal power and why mental health, authenticity and self-worth are revolutionising how we define success in modelling.

With a decade-long career, she brings a raw perspective to the realities behind the glamour. We explore her evolution from struggling with industry expectations at 15 to becoming the mentor she needed herself - discussing the importance of trusted guidance, the art of saying no to protect your well-being, and why the most sustainable careers are built on substance, not just surface.

Now combining mindset, fitness and nutrition coaching, Kirin is redefining what it means to thrive in fashion while staying true to yourself.

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This week, Tessa is joined by Tamsyn Morgans, who started her career in modelling and now is a photographer and stylist. From her start in Manchester's vibrant '90s commercial scene to her current work capturing vintage interiors for magazines like Period Living and Homes & Antiques, Tamsyn's story showcases fearless reinvention.

We explore her journey into a photographer in her early 40’s, her philosophy that being nice is the best career advice, and why the most authentic creative journeys are rarely linear. Tamsyn proves that passion and persistence can turn any challenge into opportunity.

www.tamsynmorgans.com

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