Cindy Crawford: An American Icon

Today we talk with legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford and dive into her iconic career. We discuss photo shoots, the evolution of her modeling journey, her stance on authenticity in fashion, and the collaborative nature of high-profile shoots. 

We hear from Cindy about her experiences with notable photographers, her transition into business with Meaningful Beauty, and the importance of betting on oneself. 

We also highlight memorable career moments, including her ventures with Playboy and MTV, and reflect on the lasting impact of her contributions to the fashion industry.

00:00 Introduction

00:31 Cindy Crawford: The Iconic Supermodel

01:34 The Smart Model: Cindy's Intellectual Side

04:03 Collaborative Storytelling in Fashion

06:13 Advocating for Authenticity in Modeling

14:22 The Birth of Meaningful Beauty

21:13 Starting a Business at 39

22:08 The Playboy Decision

23:13 Navigating High Fashion and Commercial Work

25:24 The Impact of Iconic Photographers

28:08 The Evolution of Fashion Shows

32:20 Reflecting on a Successful Career

36:19 Gratitude for the Fashion Industry

38:35 Credits and Acknowledgements

Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.

Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. 

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