have you ever wanted to get yourself or your precious offspring into modeling?  now, i am not talking about walking the catwalks in milan or being the next face of estee lauder, what i am talking about is finding reputable representation amongst all the potential scams out there.  these days, you don’t just have to be a perfect size 6 to be a model - legitimate agencies around the world are always looking for commercial, catalog, and print models of all ages, shapes, and ethnic backgrounds – you just need to know where to look, and of course, do your part to help them discover you!

judy goss, fellow fashionista and modern mama, has over twenty years in the modeling industry as a model, casting director, agent, and magazine editor – and she is also the mother of four-year old twin girls. judy recently launched her own book, Break Into Modeling for Under $20, in which shares her own unique four-step process of breaking into the modeling industry.

check out judy’s interview HERE and learn all about her four ‘P’ process that can be applied to anyone looking to break into the business, whether your 50 years old or 5 years old!

good luck in your search – and my personal advice to you is – the most important thing that you should possess when entering this highly-competitive industry, or just for everyday living is - SELF CONFIDENCE! …and if anyone is searching for a sleep-deprived model with bags under her eyes and a little extra junk in her trunk – let me know!

ps: here is a tip from the modern mama – this year, when trying to capture your precious offspring for your annual holiday photo (i know way to well – it’s like herding rabid cats), set your camera on the fast-action sports mode, and instead of telling them to say ‘cheese’, have them say ‘turkey’ instead and as soon as they get to ‘key’ flash away like there is no tomorrow…because there probably isn’t when it comes to kids and holiday photos.

…ok, now that you are back from looking at yourself in the mirror saying ‘turkey’ – when they say ‘cheese’, you end up with no eyes and all teeth – but when they say ‘tur-KEY’, you end up with a nice natural smile…and who can’t help but laugh when saying turkey?!