#378 : Sophia Smith's road trip podcast with Katie

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Katie got a last-minute call to fly out for a Game of Thrones role, despite hating attention.

Sophia Smith hosts this episode of Laundry Lowdown, featuring an interview with Katie, one of the podcast's presenters. Katie explains how she joined the show after a hairstylist mentioned it, leading to a trial review while on holiday in Crete. She discusses her modeling career, which spans nearly 10 years, including life drawing sessions where she describes the varied pace from energetic short poses to longer, chillier ones. Katie talks about the size of audiences, from small studios to large online events like a 24-hour charity fundraiser that raised around $10,000. She addresses misconceptions about catwalk modeling, noting her height and size limitations in the early 2000s. Katie shares her approach to self-management, balancing modeling with other work to avoid a scarcity mindset. She recounts being cast in a speaking role with Steve Coogan and a surprise Game of Thrones role that required a last-minute flight. Katie reflects on the sporadic nature of the industry, where jobs often come through word-of-mouth or past connections. She discusses the challenges of setting rates and ensuring safety in shoots, emphasizing the importance of learning to say no. Katie highlights the diversity of her experiences, from working in Paris and India to doing funny jobs like modeling hair bonnets. She expresses appreciation for the randomness and silliness in her work, such as doing swimwear reviews in muddy rivers. The episode concludes with the host praising Katie's stories and suggesting a potential series to explore her varied career further.

As heard by us

Katie's modeling story links opportunity, shifting industry standards, and a charity livestream.

Sophia Smith's conversation with Katie follows a modeling career that began with a chance chat in a hairstylist's chair and eventually led to long-running work with Laundry Lowdown.

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Press play for Katie's candid route from a hairstylist's tip to years of Laundry Lowdown work.

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