In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Tessa is joined by Alex Babahmadi, Head of PR & Brand Partnerships at Freedom Models LA, about how talent is changing in today’s fashion landscape – and why authenticity, kindness and long-term thinking are helping reshape the industry.

With a career working for Elite, Premier & Amanda Wakeley and more. He brings a global perspective to talent management, from catwalks of London to brand campaigns in LA and the Middle East. We trace his journey from diplomatic dreams to fashion PR, discussing launching models in the spotlight and exploring why the most powerful personal brands are often built through collaboration, purpose, and real connection.

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Producers With Purpose: Rewriting the Rules of Sustainable Production

In this episode of The Business of Modelling, Tessa Dewing sits down with Camilla Sørenson, co-founder of Perma Collective, to talk about redefining production through a sustainability lens.

With over 15 years of industry experience, Camilla has produced global campaigns for brands like Google, Harley-Davidson, and KPMG. Now, she's part of a new wave of producers bringing low-impact, high-ethics thinking into every aspect of creative production. We discuss her journey from ad agency receptionist to B Corp-certified business owner, and what it takes to run environmentally conscious shoots - from carbon reporting and wardrobe rentals to vegan catering in the Spanish hills.

Whether you're a creative, freelancer, or brand strategist, this episode is a practical, honest deep dive into doing business better, without sacrificing creative standards.

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Late Nights, Big Sets, and Even Bigger Vision: What It Really Takes to Run a 300-Person Shoot.

In this episode of The Business of Modelling, host Tessa Dewing travels to Dubai to meet Ishani Pawar, Managing Partner of Magnet Connect — one of the UAE’s leading production companies. From her early days modelling in India to becoming a powerhouse producer and female CEO in a traditionally male-dominated environment, Ishani shares a story of reinvention, resilience, and creative leadership.

We explore how Dubai’s production industry has evolved, why international brands are flocking to the Middle East, and what it takes to manage 300-person shoots in the desert. Ishani also discusses the reality of launching Magnet Connect, the influence of mentors, and her optimistic view on AI’s role in production. Whether you're a model, creative, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to thrive in one of the world's fastest-growing media markets.

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