In this first episode of the HDSE Models Podcast, Kaylie shares insights from our very first casting call in Coffs Harbour.

We break down what modelling agencies actually look for beyond just appearance — including confidence, personality, attitude, and presence in front of the camera.

This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how we assess new talent, what stood out during the casting, and what it really takes to begin your journey in the modelling industry.

Behind-the-scenes footage from the casting call will be released soon on the HDSE Models YouTube channel.

If you missed this casting, don't worry — our next casting call is happening on April 11. This is your next opportunity to be seen and considered.

Stay connected with HDSE Models as we continue building and developing new faces.

wake-up call for Australians—how much of what we buy is actually Made in China? We'll unpack the scale of imported goods, the impact on local culture and industry, and challenge you to think before you buy. Next time you shop, check the label — it used to be Made in Australia.

This episode is a reflection for the 26th of January — not a celebration, not a protest, but an honest pause.

Australia is one country, on one island, shared by many histories, cultures, and people who all call it home. Yet too often, we walk past one another pretending we're not facing the same pressures, the same uncertainty, and the same future.

This conversation does not blame young Australians.

It asks a harder question:
What did the adults build for them to inherit?

The First Nations people of this land were here first — that is history, not opinion. Everyone else came later. And today, too often, First Nations people remain last at the table while the rest of the country debates dates instead of responsibility.

This episode points the focus where it belongs:
on leadership, systems, culture, and collective choices — not on the youth who are left navigating the consequences.

Recorded on the eve of the 26th of January, this is a call for Australians to look around, recognise each other's humanity first, and remember what "Made in Australia" once stood for — and what it could stand for again.

Because unity doesn't come from denial.
It comes from honesty, responsibility, and making room at the table.

— Jay
HDSE Studio
Home of The New 2-4-5-0
Coffs Harbour, Australia 🇦🇺