The Model Way Podcast

Lenny Wheeler
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Fashion & Beauty
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The Model Way Podcast is your backstage pass to the modeling industry. Hosted by Lenny Wheeler, each episode empowers aspiring and professional models with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to stand out, get signed, and thrive in a competitive market. From branding and posing to mental resilience and industry insights, Lenny brings expert advice, real-world experiences, and interviews with top agents, photographers, and models. Whether you're starting your journey or elevating your career, The Model Way Podcast helps you walk the walk—on and off the runway.

  1. 6d ago

    You Got Signed. Now What? Your First 90 Days as a Model

    Getting signed by a modeling agency is exciting—but what happens next? In this episode of The Model Way Podcast, host Lenny Wheeler breaks down what new models should expect during their first 90 days after signing with an agency. We talk about the reality of model development, building your portfolio, improving your skills, communicating with your agency, attending castings, staying professional, and understanding why getting signed doesn't automatically mean you'll start booking jobs immediately. You'll learn why your first 90 days should be focused on preparation, consistency, development, and becoming someone clients and agencies can confidently put to work. IN THIS EPISODE • What happens after you sign with an agency• What your agency expects from you• Building and improving your portfolio• Castings, submissions, and bookings• Communication and professionalism• Why development matters• Mistakes new models should avoid• How to make the most of your first 90 days Whether you just signed with an agency, you're looking for representation, or you're serious about building a professional modeling career, this episode will help you understand what comes next. CONNECT WITH THE MODEL WAY Follow The Model Way Podcast on social media for modeling advice, industry conversations, fashion news, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content. 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Model Way Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. 📱 Follow Us: Instagram • TikTok • Facebook • YouTube ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone pursuing a career in modeling, fashion, or entertainment. MODELS & TALENT Interested in professional representation, model development, castings, or opportunities with 42 Model Management? Connect with us to learn more. THE MODEL WAY ACADEMY Want to strengthen your runway, posing, audition, acting, and professional industry skills? Learn more about training and development through The Model Way Academy. PARTNERSHIPS & GUESTS Interested in appearing on The Model Way Podcast or partnering with the show? Contact Model Luxe Media for guest, sponsorship, advertising, and brand partnership opportunities. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CONNECT WITH THE MODEL WAY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ THE MODEL WAY PODCASTInstagram: @modelwaypodcastYouTube: @themodelwayWebsite: www.modelwaypodcast.comEmail: host@modelwaypodcast.com 🏢 MODEL LUXE MEDIAInstagram: @modelluxemediaWebsite: www.modelluxemedia.comEmail: Marie@modelluxemedia.com 📸 42 MODEL MANAGEMENTInstagram: @42modelmanagementFacebook: 42ModelsWebsite: www.42modelmanagement.comEmail: Ericka@42modelmanagement.com 🎓 THE MODEL WAY ACADEMYProfessional model and talent development through the Model Luxe Media ecosystem. 👤 LENNY WHEELERInstagram: @lennywheelerofficialHost, The Model Way PodcastFounder & CEO, Model Luxe Media ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━GET INVOLVED━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⭐ Follow and subscribe to The Model Way Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. 🎤 Want to be a guest?Contact: host@modelwaypodcast.com 🤝 Sponsorships, Advertising & Brand PartnershipsContact: lenny@modelluxemedia.com 👗 Model & Talent RepresentationVisit: www.42modelmanagement.comContact:Ericka@42modelmanagement.com 📚 Model & Talent TrainingLearn about development and training opportunities through The Model Way Academy and Model Luxe Media. FOLLOW • SUBSCRIBE • REVIEW • SHARE The Model Way PodcastHosted by Lenny WheelerA Model Luxe Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Sep 18

    Fashion Week Exposed: The Rejection Nobody Shows

    Fashion Week looks glamorous from the outside—but behind the runway are castings, callbacks, long waits, tough decisions, and rejection that most people never see. In this episode of The Model Way Podcast, Lenny Wheeler takes you behind Fashion Week to talk about the realities models face when the cameras aren’t rolling. What happens when you don’t get the callback? How should models handle rejection? And why can one “no” have absolutely nothing to do with your potential? We break down the business behind Fashion Week, the casting process, professionalism, preparation, confidence, and what models can do after Fashion Week to keep building their careers. Whether you're an aspiring model, working talent, parent, creative, photographer, or simply curious about what really happens behind the runway, this episode gives you a look at the side of Fashion Week that doesn't always make it onto social media. In this episode: Fashion Week • Modeling Castings • Rejection • Callbacks • Runway • Model Development • Fashion Industry • Career Advice Follow and subscribe to The Model Way Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and iHeartRadio. The Model Way Podcast — Powered by Model Luxe MediaVisit ModelLuxeMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 11

    Building in Silence: What It Takes to Keep Going When Nobody Is Watching

    What do you do when you’re building something meaningful, but the recognition hasn’t come yet? In this episode of The Model Way Podcast, Lenny Wheeler speaks honestly about building in silence, staying committed to the vision, and continuing to work when nobody is watching. He shares powerful lessons about leadership, personal growth, resilience, entrepreneurship, and trusting the process before the results become visible. This episode is for every dreamer, creative, entrepreneur, and future leader who needs a reminder that the quiet season is still part of the journey. Keep building. Keep believing. Your work will speak when the time is right. FOLLOW THE MODEL WAY PODCAST: Instagram: @TheModelWayPodcastFacebook: The Model Way PodcastTikTok: @TheModelWayPodcastYouTube: The Model Way Podcast Learn more about The Model Way Podcast and the Model Luxe Media family of brands at: www.ModelLuxeMedia.com #TheModelWayPodcast #BuildingInSilence #ModelLuxeMedia #LennyWheeler #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #CreativeEntrepreneur #FashionIndustry #ModelingIndustry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 4

    The Evolution: Body, Mind & Image

    Season 2 of The Model Way Podcast begins with a conversation about evolution—not only in how we look, but in how we think, grow, and present ourselves to the world. In this episode, Lenny Wheeler explores the connection between the body, the mind, confidence, and personal image. From transformation and discipline to self-perception, self-doubt, and personal growth, this conversation looks at what it really takes to continue evolving through different stages of life, career, and business. Because real evolution begins internally—but eventually, it changes everything people see externally. This is more than the beginning of a new season. It's a renewed vision, a new level, and the next chapter of The Model Way Podcast. Join us throughout Season 2 for conversations about modeling, fashion, business, entrepreneurship, personal development, confidence, image, and the realities behind building a successful life and career. Ready to see more? Explore The Model Way Podcast, discover our latest episodes, guests, and upcoming conversations:The Model Way Podcast Discover Model Luxe Media and our world of talent, fashion, education, podcasts, photography, and creative production:Model Luxe Media Follow us on Instagram:@modelwaypodcast Welcome to Season 2. The evolution starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 08/28/2025

    Runway Ready: How to Slay Fashion Week with Lenny Wheeler

    Welcome back to The Model Way Podcast with your host Lenny Wheeler — photographer, model manager, and founder of 42 Model Management. 💼 We’re officially a Top 5 Podcast in Beauty & Fashion on Apple Podcasts 🏆 — and that’s thanks to YOU! This week, we’re going beyond the glitz of runway lights. Fashion Week isn’t just about posing and pretty clothes — it’s about preparation, pressure, and presence. In this episode, I’m breaking down: 💼 What every model should pack in their bag 👠 The right heels, wardrobe staples & walk practice 📸 How photographers, MUAs, and stylists prep for success 💡 Mindset hacks: gratitude, hydration, meditation, and protecting your energy Your talent gets you in the room, but your character keeps you there. Stay humble. Stay prepared. Stay grateful. This is your Fashion Week Survival Kit. 🚀 🌐 Visit us at: www.themodelwaypodcast.com 🛒 Shop our merch: themodelwaypodcast.com/merch 📩 Subscribe & never miss an episode: themodelwaypodcast.com/subscribe 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio #TheModelWayPodcast #LennyWheeler #FashionWeek2025 #ModelLife #BeautyAndFashion #Top5Podcast #RunwayReady #ModelTips #FashionPodcast #BehindTheRunway #SurvivalKit #StayGrateful #ModelManagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Runway Ready: How to Slay Fashion Week with Lenny Wheeler

  6. 08/22/2025

    Standing Tall in Purpose: Kynedi Chrystine’s Story of Self-Mastery & Flow

    From posing around the house as a child to becoming a model, athlete, and steward of The Whealth Connect, Kynedi Chrystine embodies movement, mystique, and divine alignment. In this episode, she shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and building a living portal for expansion and empowerment. In this episode, we sit down with Kynedi Chrystine — model, muse, athlete, and visionary steward of The Whealth Connect, a living portal for wellness, embodiment, and divine connection. From posing around the house as a child and being teased for her height, to excelling as a student-athlete and stepping into modeling, Kynedi’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and alignment. Beyond the runway, she has cultivated The Whealth Connect, a space that bridges movement, mysticism, and prosperity, inviting others into expansion, presence, and divine flow. She opens up about: Growing up tall, athletic, and finding her unique path. How modeling and music shaped her early expression. Building The Whealth Connect as a platform for wellness, travel, and community. Overcoming labels and embracing her embodiment as a woman of vision and presence. 🌿 Whether you’re a model, creator, or simply on your own journey of self-mastery, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your uniqueness, align with intention, and walk boldly in your divine frequency. 🌐 Visit us at: www.themodelwaypodcast.com 🛒 Shop our merch: themodelwaypodcast.com/merch 📩 Subscribe & never miss an episode: themodelwaypodcast.com/subscribe 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & iHeartRadio 📲 Follow Kynedi for more inspiration & wellness tips: IG: @kynedichrystine  Wellness brand IG: @thewhealthconnect TikTok: @planet.kyn ✨ Let’s spread this message! Tag us if you’re tuning in and share your thoughts. #KynediChrystine #TheWhealthConnect #Embodiment #DivineAlignment #SelfMastery #MagneticPresence #SacredFeminine #WomenInWellness #EmpoweredLiving #SpiritualGrowth #WellnessJourney #EnergyAlignment #LiveInPresence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 08/16/2025

    From Aspiring to Booked: The Model’s Blueprint for Success

    The Model Way Podcast | Hosted by Lenny Wheeler In this solo episode of The Model Way Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really separates the models who make it from those who quit. From building a strong portfolio to mastering your digital presence and networking like a pro—this is your blueprint to becoming agency-ready and in demand. Whether you’re 16 or 46, it’s time to stop guessing and start winning in the modeling industry. 🌐 Visit us at: www.themodelwaypodcast.com 🛒 Shop our merch: themodelwaypodcast.com/merch 📩 Subscribe & never miss an episode: themodelwaypodcast.com/subscribe #TheModelWayPodcast #ModelTips #ModelingCareer #ModelingAdvice #FashionIndustry #BeautyIndustry #ModelPortfolio #AgencyReady #Modeling101 #LennyWheeler #ModelLife #FashionTips #RunwayReady #ModelingSuccess #ModelingBlueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 08/09/2025

    What Really Happens Behind the Runway

    The unfiltered truth about the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. 🎤 We expose industry traps, career-ending mistakes, and the scams no one warns you about. Hear real stories from models, managers, and insiders, plus tips to protect your brand and thrive. 📩 Contact: Host@ModelWayPodcast.com 🌐 Subscribe: www.ModelWayPodcast.com #ModelWayPodcast #BehindTheRunway #FashionIndustryExposed #ModelingAdvice #IndustryTraps #ScamAlert #ModelLifeUnfiltered #RunwaySecrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Model Way Podcast is your backstage pass to the modeling industry. Hosted by Lenny Wheeler, each episode empowers aspiring and professional models with the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to stand out, get signed, and thrive in a competitive market. From branding and posing to mental resilience and industry insights, Lenny brings expert advice, real-world experiences, and interviews with top agents, photographers, and models. Whether you're starting your journey or elevating your career, The Model Way Podcast helps you walk the walk—on and off the runway.

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  • Creator
    Lenny Wheeler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Model Way Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Model Way Podcast