"I also studied psychology, and one of my dreams was that I could use my psychology knowledge in order to coach models. I already do this at the moment and it is great! I try to give the girls more self-control in a business that it sometimes hard and uncontrollable. I try to give them tools so they work with pleasure and get the most out of themselves in personal and professional areas."
Remember that no two people are exactly the same. You have to find what works best for you as an individual, what your body and mind respond best to. For example, I can’t tell you how many models I have met that are vegan or only eat raw because that’s what’s in “fashion”, and as a result have low energy, bad skin and just feel wrong. Different bodies will respond differently to different diets. You have to find what’s right for you...
Water, sleep, love, laughter, fresh air, running, yoga and lots of greens. So many people think its about creams and pills, but i believe beauty starts from the inside. Getting at least 7 hrs of good quality sleep per night, drinking lots of water, having great friends and family to love and laugh with, doing some form of exersise, being outside with mother nature and eating a healthy, all natural, balanced diet...
My career has taught me life lessons and showed me how far you can go by simply be hard working and professional! The best thing is it has exposed me to an incredible world of art, talent, culture and passionate individuals that are driven by genuine creativity...
"I admire many different people, people that work together, support and learn from each other."
What do our model members carry in their bags? What are their essentials?
This time fashion model Marije Popping shows what's in her bag...
"Treat yourself as a business. Always do your very best. Be respectful, nice and grateful. Make good friends. Stay humble. Be on time."
As I was studying Fine Arts at college, I started collecting images from magazines in order to use them as a reference for projects related to portraits, human figures, and facial expressions. At a certain moment, I actually realized that I was cutting them off simply because I felt so amazed and driven by the beauty of the hair and makeup than anything else....
"Always stay yourself and don’t take bad comments personally. It’s better to forget the negative things and to make place for the positive things and people in your life."