31 min
Lisa Benson, Vice President - IMG Models (#17) Lion Legacy
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- Careers
2002 Penn State graduate Lisa Benson has walked the red carpet with her clients at the world's biggest fashion shows. As Vice President of IMG Models, Lisa gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the industry, how its evolved over the years, as well as stories of her family friend, the late professional golfer, Arnold Palmer.
** Apologies for some slight audio difficulties
Jump right in:
(4:51) - What it means to be a model
(6:53) - Lisa's interest in fashion as a child
(8:54) - Lisa's career path
(12:21) - Lisa's role as VP of IMG Models
(14:36) - The process of securing magazine covers; Example: Amanda Gorman
(17:14) - Key characteristics and traits when signing new models
(18:41) - New talent signed by IMG, including Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late Kobe Bryant
(20:42) - The industry helping people with self-confidence
(22:00) - Stories of the late professional golfer, Arnold Palmer
(24:48) - Favorite events to attend
(27:21) - Penn State experience
Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting Lions-Pride.com
Keep up with all the Penn State news at Collegian.PSU.edu.
Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink
Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at LionLegacyPodcast.com
Special thanks to StudioPodSF.com for their support.
2002 Penn State graduate Lisa Benson has walked the red carpet with her clients at the world's biggest fashion shows. As Vice President of IMG Models, Lisa gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the industry, how its evolved over the years, as well as stories of her family friend, the late professional golfer, Arnold Palmer.
** Apologies for some slight audio difficulties
Jump right in:
(4:51) - What it means to be a model
(6:53) - Lisa's interest in fashion as a child
(8:54) - Lisa's career path
(12:21) - Lisa's role as VP of IMG Models
(14:36) - The process of securing magazine covers; Example: Amanda Gorman
(17:14) - Key characteristics and traits when signing new models
(18:41) - New talent signed by IMG, including Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late Kobe Bryant
(20:42) - The industry helping people with self-confidence
(22:00) - Stories of the late professional golfer, Arnold Palmer
(24:48) - Favorite events to attend
(27:21) - Penn State experience
Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting Lions-Pride.com
Keep up with all the Penn State news at Collegian.PSU.edu.
Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink
Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at LionLegacyPodcast.com
Special thanks to StudioPodSF.com for their support.
31 min