A Model Scout For Burberry on How To Make It In The Modelling industry

On todays Episode of the Empower Sounds Podcast we are joined by Mirabelle Waters, a model scout who has worked with several prestigious clients include Burberry. Mirabelle shines light on the modelling industry and the work of a scout, a crucial role in the world of fashion.

She stars by sharing her journey into the world of scouting and how she started in this role. After highlighting the steps that she took to get to where she is today she details the scouting process and how she finds models for brands and agencies.

Aside from revealing her process , Mirabelle shares what she searches for when looking for a model both in regards to physical attributes but also personality, providing useful advice for those looking to get into modelling.

Whilst talking about her process, She shares some success stories of her models including how one of the first models she scouted , ended up with 5 agency meetings and a campaign for Coca Cola.

Although there have been several success stories in Mirabelle’s career she also points out the challenges of rejection, both when she gets rejected by prospective models and when models find it difficult to get signed. She provides essential advice for navigating this rejection and the tools she uses to unwind and recharge after a bad day.

Despite rejection being a large part of modelling, scouting and the fashion industry in general, Mirabelle shares how the social media has allowed increased diversity, inclusion and opportunities for both scouts and models to advance their ambitions. furthering this idea she advises how to utilise this to maximise your opportunities to make it in the fashion industry 

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• How to become a model scout
• Seizing opportunities and saying yes 
• Working with your dream brands
• How to deal with rejection
• The best way to recover from a bad day 
• How to believe in yourself and your vision
• The realities of the modelling industry and how it is changing

Follow Mirabelle @bellemodelscout