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#146: What Running a Model Agency is Really Like – Amber May Barrington
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"Ever wondered what it’s *really* like to grow up in the modeling world—and then run the show yourself? In this episode of *The Millennial Entrepreneur*, we sit down with **Amber Mae Barrington**, who took over the reins at Bristol-based commercial modeling agency *Gingersnap*. Amber opens up about being introduced to the industry through her supermodel mother, the emotional resilience needed to survive both software sales and modeling, and the misconceptions she’s faced running a family business. 🔹 *Who is this video for?* ✅ Creatives curious about the behind-the-scenes of the modeling world ✅ Aspiring entrepreneurs stepping into family-run businesses ✅ Anyone navigating career transitions and dealing with imposter syndrome *What you’ll learn:* 📌 The realities of growing up in the modeling industry 📌 How Amber navigated a career in tech before returning to her roots 📌 Misconceptions around nepotism—and what it *really* takes to earn respect 📌 The major differences between commercial and fashion modeling 📌 How Amber is reshaping Gingersnap with a focus on *safety, inclusion, and dignity* 👉 *Stick around until the end* to hear Amber’s advice for anyone trying to build something meaningful in a legacy industry.#ModelingIndustry #WomenInBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneurs #FamilyBusiness #GingersnapModels ---
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- Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPodMicrophone/
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- Subscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/My
- Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/
156 episodes
Manage episode 474910868 series 3244650
"Ever wondered what it’s *really* like to grow up in the modeling world—and then run the show yourself? In this episode of *The Millennial Entrepreneur*, we sit down with **Amber Mae Barrington**, who took over the reins at Bristol-based commercial modeling agency *Gingersnap*. Amber opens up about being introduced to the industry through her supermodel mother, the emotional resilience needed to survive both software sales and modeling, and the misconceptions she’s faced running a family business. 🔹 *Who is this video for?* ✅ Creatives curious about the behind-the-scenes of the modeling world ✅ Aspiring entrepreneurs stepping into family-run businesses ✅ Anyone navigating career transitions and dealing with imposter syndrome *What you’ll learn:* 📌 The realities of growing up in the modeling industry 📌 How Amber navigated a career in tech before returning to her roots 📌 Misconceptions around nepotism—and what it *really* takes to earn respect 📌 The major differences between commercial and fashion modeling 📌 How Amber is reshaping Gingersnap with a focus on *safety, inclusion, and dignity* 👉 *Stick around until the end* to hear Amber’s advice for anyone trying to build something meaningful in a legacy industry.#ModelingIndustry #WomenInBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneurs #FamilyBusiness #GingersnapModels ---
- FREE SHARE WORTH UPTO £200: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/sina/5778b9e3
- Instagram Page: @TheMillennialEntrepreneurPodMicrophone/
- Equipment Used: https://amzn.to/31Os4fV, https://amzn.to/3kul2Fm
- Subscribe to my blog: https://sinablog.medium.com/My
- Business (Wing): https://www.wingcard.io/
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