Let's discuss all things modeling, my modeling journey, and my issues with the modeling industry.

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I am very thankful for my years as model because NOW... I get to rant to my KZbin family about them :)
I hope this helps anyone who is considering becoming a model!! Just remember, your mental health should be your priority. You are beautiful, strong, and worthy of being treated right!! Protect yourself, your mind, and your heart!
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[@haleyybaylee]

thank you for watching my newest Ted Talk :) Let me know what I should talk about next!!! I LOVE MY KZbin FAMILY SO MUCH!!!

[@superpro5741]

We love you too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AmethystDraws.]

Love all your videos! Also your dogs are so cute 🥰

[@p.e.y.t.o.n.]

If you're comfortable talking about it-- I would love to hear about how you decided to pivot from medicine completely. It's so cool how untraditional of a path you've taken to get to where you are, and I absolutely love how positive you are about the STEM field-- so I'm just genuinely curious what made you make that pivot away. Was it the modeling, the burnout (I'm a med student myself and it for sure isn't glamorous over here haha), or do you still see yourself going back and pursuing it as a kind of 'second-wind' career?

[@Lauren-.-]

I'm fourteen and I dream to model hopefully one day I can be like you!

[@Lauren-.-]

How did you tell your parents you wanted to model?

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

It's hard to believe that someone who looks like Cindy Crawford and Angie Everhart was told that they aren't pretty enough. Your drop dead gorgeous.

[@StellaMontenegro]

*You're*. She is now. 🧡*

[@LL-wu5ui]

Maybe she didnt look like this before, you know?

[@jeanpierre5941]

Because that’s the truth, when they say the word pretty they mean something else, they mean a face that can be sold, that appears a certain way on camera, when it comes to Cindy Crawford it was a different time back then and a different physique too, faces now are different.

[@Someone-dq4zt]

@@LL-wu5uiave u seen the pictures from the swimsuit catalogue 💀 yeah she looked exactly the same… it’s still not a reason for someone to say that so don’t defend them

[@diannakaplan8853]

She does look like Cindy Crawford. So many say Angelina Jolie but my first thought was Cindy Crawford 1990s.

[@danielaoliveira541]

This is ALL true !!! I was a model for 20 years, it’s EXACTLY as she is telling. Agencies make SOOO much money off of you! And it’s ironic that you are in a profession that you are supposed to be beautiful, but all they do is make you feel horrible all the time. Believe me, every model is totally insecure.

[@Southghost5997]

Well, for 20 years you obviously thought it was a good job.

[@john-paulsilke893]

My ex-girlfriend, (first girlfriend actually) worked for Montana and had to travel the world. Seems like a great deal until she got the bills for the hotels, plane tickets and on site agents. After 3 months travelling through Australia and East Asia she got invoices for $80,000 and made about $110,000. Ten grand a month sounds great, but her credit card interest rates are a huge amount of that, as did her rent back home in Toronto and the taxes which were almost half. This was in the early 90’s so still pretty decent money, but then she didn’t work for over half a year because she offended her on site agent(s) because she wouldn’t sleep with any of their clients and didn’t want to act as arm candy for perverts at clubs and bars because of the many horror stories of men who would take advantage of the girls. My very, very short model career however was awesome. I got paid $1,700 to pose like an idiot in some boxer briefs and never modeled again. (I wanted to meet Clint Eastwood and a friend of mine said I could after they shot some panels for a magazine article. But I had to do “contact” sheet pics because they didn’t have enough men to fill their quota of bodies to show to their client. I somehow got picked and did one spread and never returned any phone calls because the photographer was a creep and kept asking me if I liked coke.

[@mero7076]

@@Southghost5997 why did you feel like invalidating someone's experience?

[@Southghost5997]

@@mero7076 okay deleted my previous comment. I was too crass. I did not intend to invalidate her experience, I just get frustrated when people share a negatively biased side of an industry that so many people aspire to be in, where they stayed for a long period of time in. I don't know the full story, and shouldn't expect it here.

[@emmarose9466]

​@muvennaidoo4971 nothing wrong about having a critical mindsetmindset

[@Kawaiibunu]

The fact that Haley does all of these videos for us. This is why she's the best.

[@haleyybaylee]

I am a woman of the people :) you ask... you receive heheh

[@aishahkenny2037]

​@@haleyybaylee❤️👑🤗

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

​@@haleyybaylee go on casting couch please I think you would do very well

[@geronimo4321]

​@@haleyybaylee you are an angel

[@Mcat528]

@@haleyybaylee I can’t take my eyes off your doggo. I need to see more of that!

[@luciam9859]

This girl is the whole package: smart, funny, candid, beautiful inside and outside. There should be more people like her on the Internet. I wish you the best! Love from Uruguay 💖🇺🇾

[@oldtejera5626]

You dont know her. Poeple can be incredibly good at selling you a reality that isnt the truth.

[@shefali567]

She makes hate videos about Hailey bieber just for clout. Not that great if u ask me

[@carolhewett3756]

There should be less.

[@MSL72]

Agree she is the definition of a true strong 💪 and beautiful woman with ethics and humor ❤

[@MSL72]

I am so sorry that agent said that after you told her about ur doggo 😢 she shouldn’t even work w other ppl imo 😣

[@QueenZsWorld]

"you don't need to be naked to be a model, or even in lengerie." 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 you just set so many people free. thank you for saying this, because these creepy photographers will definitely try it.

[@i.1213]

The first supermodel who comes to my mind to prove this statement is Sigrid Agren… she’s had a fantastic career and never posed nude.

[@oXogon80]

We have a show in my country "Germany's next Top Model". It is produced and moderated by a former model and each season there is a nude or even overly sexualised shoot. Many of the contestants aren't 18 yet. Now that I have kids of my own (all girls watch the show religiously) it is so creepy seeing those segments and how much pressure is put on the talent even in front of the camera.

[@harinu9339]

@@oXogon80 Yeah it’s the german version of America’s Next Top Model, I hate this sh**

[@goopy1000]

​@oXogon80 ohh I'm learning german in school and we watched a clip of that show! Sad to hear, I never would've known

[@OlyaSovenko]

Nobody wants a model who is shy and can do only limited work. If model can’t show up in lengerie she will lose a lot of work.

[@dawnhunter2558]

I live in NYC and I spent one week "modeling" before deciding it was NOT my bag (running all over the city on go-sees, last minute changes, $600 jobs, etc). Haley does an EXCELLENT job covering these issues - I'm her height and 110 lbs was never possible - meanwhile my butt was "too small" for JLo jeans. It was madness, definitely pursue a career with more security.

[@anonymous-yq4wc]

It's a sad business. Basically the business made off of women's body

[@tabbycat55]

This is SO helpful to know. When I was 21, I did a day trip to NYC to get comp card photos. It was a weird experience. I went to a casting call and was told I needed to lose 25 pounds, and I was already pretty thin. I was also told I was too short at 5’10”. I decided this wasn’t for me and went in a different direction. It would have been nice to hear your advice back then. Thanks for taking care of anyone who might have this dream today. ❤

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@salvacionbantilan9669]

😂

[@Britta_no_filter]

The height thing! It's crazy how even when you're technically tall enough by industry standards, some clients will still say you're too short! (And they're often the ones who need a step ladder to reach the crown of your head.)

[@E42545]

@@Britta_no_filter it’s fucking WILD, on the same shoot I was told I was too short but that I was selected because they wanted someone who was more petite because the clothes weren’t made to fit someone taller. Like???? pick one lol

[@Vermonstered]

​@@E42545That's one thing one needs to learn even before getting into modeling. There's so many 'types' that you can't let one set you on some spiral. What one brand wants (ex long flowing gown that is draped off the body) doesn't look good when it has no height to flow down. Others need curves to cinch down and accentuate and others are just simply supposed to be short to emphasize legs so if you're not leggy, you aren't the type.

[@Janelegant]

My whole life I wanted to be in the entertainment industry and I was scouted for modeling at 14. My Dad was dead set against it...there was no way he was going to allow me to travel to NYC, etc. I did pay and take modeling classes for a short time. Hearing how toxic the entertainment industry I think my Dad did me a huge favor and I probably avoided a lot of trauma. Thank you so much for sharing your modeling journey. I am so happy for you and glad that your first modeling experience with Sports Illustrated was a positive one :)

[@Karenpayne47]

Kudos to Dad! 👍🏻

[@robertdavies1608]

Your TED talks are excellent! You should do one on your toxic relationship because given your background (supportive family, smart, funny, very attractive), i don’t understand how a toxic SOB could get his hooks into you.

[@haleyybaylee]

I can 100% do that ❤

[@Mopark25]

You mean the "billionaire"?

[@robertdavies1608]

@@Mopark25 No - Haley has made several side comments about a toxic relationship she was in (i.e. he was dismissive of her KZbin channel, etc.) and how painful it was for her. Given all that she has going for her - brains, supportive family, personality, great sense of humor, and looks - I'm stunned she would have fallen into a toxic relationship anyone.

[@Mopark25]

@@robertdavies1608 Oh, had no idea. But I guess no one is immune to toxic relationships. Rihanna was with Chris Brown...

[@Mike-sj9si]

Anyone can be in a toxic relationship

[@sunkissedchaos]

Haley is like a cool older sister. thanks so much for sharing your experience and keeping it real! xx

[@haleyybaylee]

I got your back ❤❤❤😊

[@brunneng38]

Weird. She looks younger than you. Nice passive aggressive “compliment” though.

[@nosoulnoproblem3368]

​@@brunneng38 who shat in your frootloops

[@brunneng38]

@@nosoulnoproblem3368 no one. You’re on the “spectrum” aren’t you?

[@1974lilli]

Never wanted to be a model. Am here because, to my surprise, I don't find Haley annoying. And to the basic message of this vid: "Don't let your employer treat you like shit." That is true not only for modelling. I worked my whole life in a male dominated domain and it is incredible how similar the issues are, despite the completely different industry.

[@sasha_markovsky]

Same here, I'm also in a male dominated field in science and it's really challenging. I have a feeling that much of the modeling industry is also ran by men. Balance helps...

[@jessg101]

​@@sasha_markovsky isnt that weird that all the designers are gay men. And they make some dresses and shoes just like they hate women. This industry ahould be run by women as the clients are 95% women. Its a 2.6 trillion market, how many female billionaires we would have.

[@sociallyenginerd8846]

Yup. These are issues when you work for a contractor too- which is becoming increasingly popular as companies cut costs. And most middle managers have that "put down" style of- they don't want you to feel like you're worth anything.

[@Southghost5997]

Yeah exactly, people think they have no choice or power ... Doesn't matter what industry, just take the difficult decision to make your life better off.

[@sasha_markovsky]

@@jessg101 honestly I'm more creeped out by hetero men in the modeling industry taking advantage of these young girls in a vulnerable position...

[@varshatripathiofficial]

Thnks Haley for sharing this ...its something very similar that happens with singers in the performance industry as well ... i could totally feel what you said in the entire vdo ..more power to you girl ❤

[@sssssssssuv]

An actual celebrity commented here 😃

[@Noone-uj4tg]

Yeah

[@cosmicmuse2900]

Can relate. As a singer.

[@supposeyounever675]

It took me a few years of mental abuse to get out of the modeling industry. My final straw was after I had just lost 15 pounds and a 300+ pound woman (the client) told ME I needed to lose another 5-10pounds I was heartbroken and quit.

[@cardinalsin.]

was a model for years; one of the first things I was told is that I'm not attractive as the others, had multiple photographers try and assault me, and had some tell me I need to workout religiously because my body wasnt up too par. protect your mental health if you are in this field.

[@camibajek2286]

Haley you make every day better. As a 55 yo Momma/Grandma, I love your personality. If we met 30 years ago we would’ve been besties because I’m still a goofball. ❤ Thank you for being you!!

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@theavamorgan]

i just love how real haley is with us!! hope she doesn’t get sued 😭❤

[@remohor]

Why will she get sued?

[@mariannajedrych3250]

I was scouted as a 13yo and was a model till 18yo. I've never really worked "properly", my hips were a lil too big. I honestly feel relieved it wasn't all in my head how wrong some things in the industry are. Here I was, in Poland, going through the same stuff - overpriced test shoots (a lot), being told to loose weight, crappy apartments, and all that. I remember I had a very bad time (first boyfriend drama) and I lost a few kg. When my agent saw me, she said I look gorgeous and asked how had I lost weight. After I answered "stress" she just went "well, the result is awesome so let's just hope you'll stay in this shape". They don't care about you and it honestly is about the whole industry, it's scary. Thank you for the video!

[@milchbar318]

The nude/less clothing/lingerie shooting fact was super interesting! Mainly because in every season of Germanys Next Topmodel most of the contestants are "forced" to shoot in any of these ways, because they're stating it as a fact that it's normal for the industry and you have to if your client wants to.

[@alliecr1057]

I love how raw and honest you are here. Letting people know what’s going on behind the scenes is the only way to help work towards change and help girls make different decisions when it comes to their careers. You are brave enough to tell the truth to help others and that’s amazing.

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@Unclemiffato100]

Oh my God. This is food for thought. I thought models made a lot and were appreciated. Feels like there’s a lot of abuse and disrespect in this industry. How inhuman of some of these so called Agents! Feels like many are forced into unhealthy diets for the benefit of Agents! May God protect all hard working girls in the industry! Thanks for sharing Hayley.

[@kat.celeste]

You are literally so beautiful, the fact that all these people call you ugly really speaks volumes to the cycle of abuse that exists in the modeling world… I remember wanting to be a model at one point (thanks Americas next top model!) but personally I’m glad I never went that route. If anyone has that dream, I just pray they take care of themselves and know their worth. And girl you didn’t need any of those agencies, you’re smart and funny enough to be successful on your own 👏👏👏

[@caskillet]

I'm a 48 year old Alaskan commercial fisherman with gray in my beard and skin like someone's least favorite pair of cowboy boots, and I was looking to make the jump into modeling. But man, I don't think I could deal with living in a shared apartment for $1500/mo... I think I'll stick to fishing. Thanks for the PSA Haley!

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

😂

[@007nadineL]

They don't have enough money left over for food you pos

[@Syed_Asif]

Haha😂😂😂

[@gisellelisboa5166]

Literally had the same exact experience when I was signed with Elite. 100% happier now that I’m an influencer full time 🙌🏼 thanks for sharing your experience🙏🏼

[@wozawzky]

This video should be a mandatory watch for all the people who aspire to be a model.

[@sarizonana]

Sadly the whole entertainment industry, singing modeling or acting is about Connections or knowing some in there to protect you. Tyra said many times she always had her mom around who she was close to. So thats why she didnt loose her mental health. You cant be part of the industry without friends in the buisnes. and its not nepotism its having to something start with. Thats the hard truth of the entertainment industry you need Connections. Otherwise better become an influencer. Many hate influencers but honestly these girls are in the industry on better terms.

[@sirxotiac2552]

I modelled for a couple year.. the gaslighting thing is soo true it hurts.. I was 22 and in fantastic shape. As a man and genetically I just couldn't get to the slender European model shape this agent wanted me to be. He called me more 'Miami' esque and to figure out how to lose weight and stay slimmer... I was at my lowest 9% body fat. I was starving myself and hated looking in the mirror. If only then I knew what I know now about how unhealthy that even was. I know this sounds like a humble brag about where I was, but I don't mean it in that way. Her story just took me back to his insults and shame to make me feel like i wasn't working hard enough to be in shape enough to get the jobs he told me I could if i was just a bit more toned. And the gaslighting about what you were to do on those jobs you did get. I was groped and fondled on a couple jobs but I was told that was good progress because i was the eye candy for the product they had me in. So the product was doing it's job to get that kind of attention, so you let it happen.. and then the pay!!! i waited so long for checks after gigs, only to get a fraction of what I was told my rate would be. Anyway, I am no longer in that business, left shortly after some of those gigs left me drained and ashamed. Sorry.. rant over.

[@diannakaplan8853]

Sorry you had to deal with that. It is a shady business. Even more so than acting.

[@Vermonstered]

9% body fat as a male isn't unhealthy. That's closer to athlete body fat numbers where they aren't evaluated upon how shredded you are. Below 5% isn't sustainable and unrealistic but 9%? Tons of people who aren't paid by how they look maintain at lower than that.

[@Summer-oz6mg]

​@@Vermonstered im sure this comment was very needed🙄 , 0 emotional intelligence

[@Vermonstered]

@@Summer-oz6mg I'm sorry but there's levels of self delusion we all tell ourselves to excuse what happens to us. Where we think we're along for a ride when instead we end up in the situation because of overconfidence and a lack of knowledge. Your response shows you're the type to just think the world is against you and you can't do anything about it.

[@mikhaelmendoza5256]

I feel like this is not just something that applies to modeling but any industry that shows your looks. Modeling is something I have thought of doing cause I love fashion and the way clothes could make me look and feel ✨fabulous✨, but I used to think that I wasn’t good enough cause I didn’t have the looks and I’m shorter than the average man. Now I want to pursue acting and perform on broadway and movies, and I still have similar worries about my looks, height, and body shape. This video has helped me remember that I should still pursue my dreams regardless of whether they say I’m too ugly for the role, so thank you. I plan to move to New York to pursue my dreams and it would be wonderful to meet you one day.

[@MELLMAO]

Many people want short actresses or average actresses in order to make male actors look taller/more masculine etc. Height really isn't that big of a deal in acting

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

I was in the NY subway in 2012. There was a model, and her Agent having it out. Model crying, and screaming, and for a good reason. Agent just standing there, smoking like a chimney. She was fired off a MAXIM shoot because she shaved all her hair off. I'm talking 5'9" size 2, face of an angel, and shaved bald as an Eagle. The photographer the day before had mentioned shaving her head. She told her agent. Her agent said go do it, it'll make you MORE different/sellable. And now today it's a different photographer, and he wants girls with hair. Lots of hair! (It's Maxim Magazine, not Vogue) Agent walked off, after telling her to call once she had calmed down. Luckily there was a woman who walked over and talked to the girl. Her name was Katie Ford. She gave her a card, and told her to call her the next morning. I don't know if she's working or not? She was a pretty blue eyed girl from the Czech Republic that I wished all my future kids, had her genes. lol! I'm glad you got out alive, and somewhat sane. Stay well. XOXO!

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@derekpappas1556]

Every agency wants a different body type ang look for men as well. Some want thin , others the super insane muscularity and Def full 6 to 8 pack abs with a minimum of 6 ft tall . The key for either gender is to be true to yourself and those who want you will want you for you .

[@Kim-J312]

I worked for Aline Ford , long time ago 70-80 s and Shirley Hamilton agencies. I got alot a work as a kid working since I was 5-6yr . It was fun back then . While I got older I really got into working out , so because a fitness model way more fun . I didn't qualify for runway , I don't look like a coat hanger and 5 11 lololol.

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

@@Kim-J312 It sounds like you had an amazing life. There were some great places to work, back then.

[@simonpeterson2834]

From the phone of my body ...i said OMG to that story ...please girls...take careeeeee

[@michaelutell2750]

I would love to hear a "Ted Talk part 2" about what you are doing now since you left the modeling industry. I know you are doing KZbin but what else have you been up to? (in other words, how do you afford that amazing apartment you live in?) ;-) Or maybe your story about how you and your ex-husband met and how you worked it out so you are still the best of friends? You are amazing by the way, your videos brighten up my day every time you post.

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@random.person.on.the.internet]

"Beauty should not be unhealthy." Love this ❤

[@danarain]

This is the most honest video I've ever seen about the modelling industry

[@Rantsack]

Everything Haley is saying is true 💯. Model Agents works for models, but once they get a model that becomes well known or famous. They start to think highly of themselves and start degrading the models. Most Modeling Agents think more like this, "You need us more than we need you!", but in reality, they need the models more than the models need them. They don't make money if they don't have models (their employer) When I model for John Casablanca Agency, it took me 6-7 months to get paid.

[@averything64]

These things are so horrible Haley, and THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH for making videos like this!! It means a lot to all of us that you open up like this, and never forget that we all are here for you!

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@mt4design2]

Brutally honest. Absolutely essential. Incredibly brave. Exceptionally informative. You’re a beacon of truth in a world where lies and predators rule. This is what fearlessly sharing wisdom and experience looks like.

[@LucaAnamaria]

These agents you speak of kind of remind me of the ones in the acting industry as well as record labels. I'm an independent musician and very happy I don't have to deal with agents and managers, so I feel you.

[@haleyybayleeofficial.]

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[@friesfairy]

speaking of “i still remember those lines”, i also vividly remember when a model scout found me in metro and when i came to the office i was told “you can’t be a model because of your acne”, and i answered “well i told you that in the metro, by bothering bringing me here”, it was 6 years ago and now i finally sent some polaroids to different agencies to try again

[@Faith-ko5eg]

You are a beautiful person both inside and out. As a woman, it makes me sick that we do this to each other, as a mom, your story just just breaks my heart. As a fan, you’re strength and boundaries inspire me. You always make me smile. Thank you!

[@theworldofjuniperthecat1307]

Models need to UNIONIZE.

[@amyhatch3761]

That wouldn’t work because there’s so many more girls that want to model than there are modelling jobs available. If there was a models union, there would be plenty of people willing to work for worse conditions because they think it’s glamorous or whatever

[@imogene2044]

Impossible Too much compétition

[@stealthis]

​@@amyhatch3761 let them get exploited then and see how they feel.

[@Vermonstered]

​@@stealthisMost women who want to be known by their looks exploit themselves. That's what OnlyFans and girls who get flown out to exotic locations through their Instagram DM's do.

[@prezhenz6969]

Really appreciate the candor from Hailey about such a secretive industry

[@Just_Hearts_NYC]

I love that you did this video young girls need this information and it’s rare that anyone is so honest (in all of the fashion industry) thank you for doing this there are so many predatory practices out there so many people need to know what the tricks are they’re up against thank you for making this video it’s very brave of you Putting yourself out there you are awesome you’re not only beautiful on the outside you obviously have a very beautiful genuine heart♥️👍🏼🙏

[@VictoriaLynnMyers]

“Modeling should be about capturing beauty and beauty shouldn’t be unhealthy” this

[@bruhhhh108]

Haley start your own modelling agency or start an association to protect young girls from being mistreated in the modelling industry

[@Uhohlisa]

The only way to protect girls in the modeling industry is to keep them out of it

[@Richardeng2009]

This reminds me SO MUCH of the publishing industry. I self-published a book last year, they made their money (off of me) and I did a ton of their marketing. Because they already made their money off of me, they were NOT incentivized to actually ensure my book sold.

[@wardout5695]

Just wow, seems like many agencies are bordering on exploitation and trafficking and models are a means to the end for them, the end being a bucket load of money for themselves. I keep hearing about this in modeling, the system needs to change. Glad your strong and stepping out on your own, you don't need an agent and I am sure many models out there now can do without them. You also hear about this with actors and musicians. Your and other models are not a hanger!

[@mochibear8933]

I ❤ how you use your platform. You're beautiful all around, it's why you get views & the subs. You're real, relatable & honest. Not only was your agent cruel for making you feel less then, they were blind.

[@panchit0z]

She’s never been ugly, those agents were just jealous. She’s literally gorgeous! Like WHAT The F!?!?!

[@StellaMontenegro]

*Can't be short to work in high-fashion modeling and Haley is, which is why most agencies rejected her and she ended up doing mostly just editorials and photoshoots. No runways (Victoria's Secret etc.). But she was quite successful with Sports Illustrated. The modeling industry is brutal towards females and aspiring models. Let alone all the weight issues and detrimental mental health it can lead to. So glad Haley ditched the industry altogether and is now an independent and successful woman. Brains and beauty. 👏🏻*

[@AA-cf4es]

​@@StellaMontenegro "females"?... Women.

[@StellaMontenegro]

@@AA-cf4es *Female, women, same. It's understandable. ♀️ Unfortunately, many aspiring models are minors (under 18).*

[@nahaji]

@@StellaMontenegro How tall is she tho? She doesn't look short at all to me

[@StellaMontenegro]

@@nahaji She's definitely the standard and normal height for females/women (approx. 1.73 m or 5'6"), but unfortunately, deemed "short" for modeling standards.

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

Wait, your modeling agency was called “Wilhelmina”😮 DID I JUST GET THE METAPHOR FOR WILLIAM 😅

[@moglaude]

You're onto something !!! 🧐😳

[@GeorgeMathias1]

You've got a whole lot of experience in modling. I learned something new today. I never thought one has to go through these phases just to start. Thanks for sharing your experience. It will help everyone who watches this video.

[@mskyrienne]

Love your honesty and being fearless. Someone has to step up, glad it's you. More behind the scenes please

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[@LiliSmallwooddaGraca]

When I worked in a bookstore , at a university, my dog was dying and I informed my boss and they told me I could use my lunch break to put my dog down, but had to come back. Not a single coworker asked me anything after I came back utterly heartbroken. I thought the heartlessness of “regular” jobs might not exist in more artistic industries. At the end of the day so so many of us workers are just non sentient dollar signs to our superiors/employers. Very sorry you had to deal with that.

[@JoshuaHouk]

Don't know how you came into my KZbin feed, but I'm glad you did. Love your approach and how rapidly you've grown your commentary and editing skills.

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[@realista3]

I hate you went through that but also this is what comes to my mind over and over again as I watch: praise God, who knows what you were protected from, and you were able to study and become a professional in science and they gave you the blessing of being able to develop such an amazing personality with their ridiculous choices. I’ve been near the modeling world enough to know those raised in those environments all have almost the same personality because it’s all about appearance etc. I don’t know you but, proud of you girl.

[@sarah29880]

It sounds like a horrible industry. I got into modeling for not long in high school and I think this contributed to an eating disorder for the next 10 years. I think it was the feeling of being picked apart and I needed to look or do better. It’s like in the modeling world you are never good enough.

[@AA-cf4es]

Because it is. This is a horrible predatory industry that kills women.

[@tracys169]

I modeled in my early 20s, and I also developed eating disorder..(sigh)...for years...I was literally a size 0 and they still berated me for being 'fat.'

[@analuelmo9794]

The fact that my two dreams since i was a child were being a doctor or modeling, and got rejected by modeling agencies because "i lacked a couple inches" or wasn't skinny enough (i was 1,68m and mi waist was 62cm),so i should give up, i felt so stupid and ridiculous for trying and met so many creepy photographers or people who wanted to scam me that i gave up on that and focused on my other dream, I'm 24 to old for modeling but 2 years away to be done with medschool, I'm pretty happy and love my life but that dream will always hunt me, so watching this really made me so happy, knowing someone so lovely was out there in the same situation and that you managed your way through all the ups and downs and succeeded at it makes my heart melt. Congrats on everything you accomplished already, can't wait to keep watching you grow. Love your videos❤

[@guardingheroes]

That’s why I used to do freelance. Ford Agency and Willemina loved my look. But no middle person. I never paid for my portfolio. I did TFP with amazing photographers. It’s not easy, it’s not impossible but you will end up with more money. READ THE FINE PRINT. Watch your six with the creepers. NEVER EVER go to a place by yourself. I worked my a@@ off but I enjoyed my time doing it. In especially when back in my era there were only blonde blue eyed models. I broke the mold. I was born and raised in the USA Hells Kitchen Manhattan in NYC but of Puerto Rican descent, brown eyes New Yorican. Dealt with a lot of racism and sexual harassment. Put people in their place. Made it in NYC. Was loved by top designers. Everything fit perfectly. Designers loved it. Never took classes was a natural on the runway. More to my experience but you get the point. More than anything, I’m proud to be one of #haleysangels lol Love her ☺️🌺🌼🌸💜

[@ayhamk]

I’m a photographer and I totally understand all the experiences that you went through, but I’m glad that you’re raising awareness to those who are at their first steps. I’m really happy that you didn’t accept to sell yourself cheap. All the best from Dubai, UAE

[@Mercmsnuggles]

I remember my first agency visit at 13. They looked at my pictures, slammed my book shut, and without looking up habded it back to me with 1 word - NO. I cried for weeks. Im 50 now - still getting asked to work 😂

[@Jason-ut8iu]

Dude, this is why we like you. You are smart, pretty, honest, well-spoken.

[@SLoveless97]

I love her showing the true sides of things she is a QUEEN

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[@DexterMag-aso]

the way you discussed all these things about modeling, your journey, and issues with the industry is a powerful exploration! It instantly reminds me of the insightful teachings of my lifecoach Lisa Haisha during a retreat in the Philippines. Both your candid sharing and her transformative guidance inspire greatness in navigating the complexities of the modeling world with authenticity. Here's to breaking barriers and embracing the journey toward a positive and empowered industry!

[@cinzabeary5226]

I did modelling classes for a couple years at Panache, it's an agency and modelling school. Anyone could take classes to learn how to walk on runways, photo shoots, interviews, makeup, skin care, and you got to build a portfolio. The first year was great. I did well. Some of the girls were nice. I wasn't able to go to out of town major events, though. I did get to participate in a hair show. I saw a girl who was made to shave her head at the next booth cos the people fried her head. I ended up with a perm. No questions were asked if I had a skin condition (I do) or allergic to anything. My scalp burned. The director at Panache first said not to fix anything about myself. But said my eyebrows were too messy. I was 13 or 14 at the time. I had to get my eyebrows professionally waxed. After one photoshoot, we were going over the shots. They seemed to have a problem with a crooked tooth. The next year, one girl was getting noticed by other agencies. She went from nice to snobby. The agency kept asking if I was "taking the classes seriously". I didn't even know what that meant. My mom was getting pissed off with me because of how much the classes cost. I wasn't that tall but I could be in what's called "petite" cos I was 5''4. I just lost interest after I failed the second year.

[@MELLMAO]

They also love to do this with private colleges. They make the first year a fun experience and treat you well and you pass onto the next year only to be crushed, but you don't want to quit since you already "invested" so much time and money

[@Athr0_TV]

Love from Switzerland. Happened to stumble upon your shorts and even tho I don't relate much to your content I wanted to show you love and appreciation for being a beautiful human being. The world needs people like you:) Keep influencing people positively:)

[@Stoneandcreature]

I think I understand where the inspiration for “William” comes from lol! Perhaps Wilhelmina? Lol

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[@Anzaaznapizza]

Hayley is so kind and generous to share these things with us, it's very important. Her and Natalia Taylor's videos are so good for people who want to be models or try to get into these kinds of industries. It's important to spread awareness and make sure everyone is safe and well. Thank you so much Haley!!!! :) ♡ (I know I'm late)

[@andrycrisiana]

I am not surprised at all that body diversity is just performative activism ... it takes years for a culture in a industry to change.

[@alenalevina]

Thank you for sharing that ❤ I feel very validated now. I've tried modeling in my 16-17 and it was an extremely traumatising experience. In a year I gave up and felt really bad and lonely about that. Now I know I'm not alone in feeling bad in that industry. It is very sick industry. Please tell us more about your modeling experience 🙏🏻

[@bridony225]

That is so crazy that they told you you weren't pretty enough. I remember when I first saw your KZbin shorts a few months ago, I was like "This is one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen!" Like, shockingly beautiful! Glad you got rid of your toxic agents.

[@yanan4249]

Wow it's so refreshing to hear an honest opinion on the industry. Good job Haley! I think this will be very helpful for many young girls.

[@azbeaux]

As a model from the late 60’s- early 70’s, nothing much has changed.

[@karma-616]

Thanks for exposing how messed up the modelling industry is. It's sad ppl use and oppress others and animals too but that's humanity for you

[@annaspeaks373]

This is too precious to have an opportunity to be your follower and listen your ted talks. For me modelling always been dream and your story resonates with mine because I am in med school but still have that dream. This was too helpful💕 I would like to listen continuation how you work now as a model and how you came to this point☺️

[@mmcjrc2000]

This video is so good. I just recently started posting to Tik Tok - bible/beauty and stories and just told a brief story very similar to this. In 1991; I was approached…..they called me for 1 week until I responded…..I saw Linda Evangelista on the Cover of a Teen Magazine and I wanted to be just like her…..imaging traveling, wearing designer clothing, hair, make up…….fast forward 6-months, and I walked away. God definitely took me on a totally different journey and I am forever grateful for this! He had other plans for me, but Haley is spot on…..its a cruel, vapid, judgmental, etc…..world…..listen to this young lady and learn….thank you Haley for posting this. Wish I had you 33 years ago, xoxo

[@andrewgerardphotography]

As a photographer it's so great to hear you share your experiences with everything. Models can learn so much from you! Me and my wife live your funny videos ...😂

[@sabrinage4401]

Haley you really shine! It's so important to be able to behave in an authentic way and love yourself.

[@annelise5370]

Love your videos Haley! You are genuinely such an good person and so stunning! Honestly you are exactly what everyone needs as an influencer

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[@anarchyneverdies3567]

I’m about halfway through but I’m so sorry your agent didn’t let you be the real you and so happy you post every funny or cringe thing you want to post now! I’ve been an alternative model for over a decade now and it’s completely different than this. People in the horror or tattoo or just alt fashion community find me through photographers or alt brands I’ve shot for and just message. It’s been much more accepting, but there are also less safeguards because I don’t have an agency doing any kind of background checks or research on companies so I have to rely on Google and other people who’ve worked with them to find out if they’re ok, meaning I pass on a lot of gigs because I can’t get enough info on the photographer. Also isn’t as profitable as what you got into, but I’ve never been as gorgeous as you and I’m now 35 so my days are numbered😂😂😂

[@veronicagl]

Haley! I was working as a business translator for years..and i was called fat,ugly,i was called to lose weight,to wear only high heels....that shit is real!!! People dont care,no matter what industry it is 🙆🙆

[@Chunter060]

Were you stripped down almost naked and scanned for flaws then ripped to shreds for them and told you can’t work until you eat less than 200 calories a day? The fashion industry takes it to the next level you have to experience it to know it’s not the same as other industries

[@veronicagl]

@@Chunter060 i feel like i was ,i was working with MEN only ...and they were so abusive to females that i couldnt take IT anylonger .i have never witnessed something like that Before ,so i know its not only the fashion industry ,but also business. And yes we were told to not eat more than 300 kcal a day ,so we wont look fat at the confrences... Better Ask than do your own judging in that case okey? I experienced it as well as other people ,and its not only fashion,but also different fields

[@JessicaPradoHanson]

@@Chunter060 Everyone’s pain is valid and it is better to support each other against all types of abuse. There are spectrums of these things and arguing about where we are suffering on that spectrum is a waste of time. To me that is getting lost in my anger when I was broken and now I evolved to heal and support myself and others instead. The issue is people diminishing us and forcing us to not eat what we need to be healthy and we can’t be our best if we don’t eat, sleep or feel safe. The world would grow more productive if we grew healthier and stopped allowing any level of abuse like this at work or home. We can evolve.

[@UdegbunamChuks]

@@Chunter060 Oppression Olympics is out of fashion

[@margaritanoir]

Do you mean interpreter? During conferences you're hidden inside a cubicle and you can even interpret during online meetings so I'm surprised anyone cares about your looks.

[@CreativeJ25]

I'm 12 and my dream is to be a model/actress. I was accepted into an acting and modeling agency, and I am overjoyed. You are my idol and I want to thank you because you inspired me to even audition for anything at all. I just wanted to thank you because it was the best idea every. Thank you Haley!

[@Mike-sj9si]

Actor here. First and last time I auditioned for an acting agent it was literally comical how mean he was being. I was a grown adult at that point but I look young so it wasn't "weird" for me to enter the industry. If I'd been younger I maybe would've taken the meanness to heart but as an adult I just sat there and internally laughed hysterically at everything. It was like the agent was putting on this "mean, tough agent" show. There were a couple of good nuggets in what he said, for example I learned a new way that I like to do my hair for headshots and discovered a new good acting coach based on some things he said. After absolutely slamming me, the agent tried to sign me!! I just said thank you for your time I don't think it's a good fit and I left. I'm extremely glad I didn't sign with that agency for many reasons including that I later heard horror stories from other actors about that agent and other agents who behaved similarly. I'd already heard horror stories before but as I heard even more it just farther affirmed my reasons for not signing.

[@lotus-iu2to]

I love your tiktoks and comedy stuff but I love these types of video's even more, you come over as very real and chill and it feels like I'm listening to one of my friends when I watch your video's and it's so comforting!

[@waweboardgirl]

Sooo basically you pay your agency to be a model, get just enough to barely live and then get treated very badly for doing so. Sounds like a scam to me.

[@veronicagl]

Its truly like this !

[@kassandravaldezcontreras8075]

Your transparency is so refreshing ❤️

[@jamesblonde2271]

I used to go out with a model, the issues are gigantic, the Tokyo circit, the editorial and walking gigs "for experience", the club PRs the model house rent process , predatory photographers and of course the cocaine.

[@amberh.5393]

Would love to hear how you book jobs now without an agent. I’m sure social media exposure/popularity helps. Also would like to hear about the procedures models have done to show girls that certain beauty standards aren’t something everyone is born with.

[@luciex5066]

„the model industry hasn't changed“ - this is SO TRUE! Just look at the shows of this years Fashion weeks. Still the same, super skinny girls

[@RaymondStone]

I modeled briefly during my young, halfway decent looking days. I can confirm that modeling agents are annoying. The industry probably needs a models union to at least partially re-balance the power dynamic between the models and the other players in the industry. That way models can sign contracts similar to pro athletes where they will make a guaranteed amount of money for a certain tenure as long as the model doesn't violate the contract based on the rules witihin the contract.

[@firepoet6926]

Really good of you to highlight issues in modeling. Having met a few I have heard many depressing and disturbing stories. The individual's confidence and security can really be destroyed in these issues.

[@lamehousewife23]

Thank you Haley for this video!! My daughter wants to be a model which I think she has potential. Thank you so much for this video I am going to share it with her. You are are Soo beautiful and real!! Don't change!!

[@yggdanjhygddxdf14]

I've been watching you over the last couple of months, I don't know how I didn't know about you before! Also I was thinking "husband?!", I thought you were like early 20's, but you're 31 and you look amazing. You are just so stunning, funny and everything I would want to be! ❤

[@kumottakun6089]

It's so fun to see her be herself when you're so used to watching her do all the skits and characters she does. It's like weird but in a good way. Lol. Like an actor doing an interview

[@ashleysbored6710]

if I could meet one influencer, it's definitely Haley. I swear she's the most precious person ever

[@sherikennedy4117]

eye opening. you are so fabulous for sharing all of this. i am so sorry you had to go through all this shit to begin with. humans pretty much suck and care nothing about anyone but themselves. so interesting to watch this. i hope this goes absolutely viral. and i also hope this will help some other young girl from being victimized.

[@tankgirllovesroos]

Thank you for embracing your authentic self. It is so beautiful and generative. Hopefully, you saved some people a bit of heartache with this video. 🙏

[@navyanair.]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry for what you had to go through you're beautiful and you always have been 💕

[@simplysandyvlogs9027]

I’ve been feeling really inadequate because I’m not signed but this makes me feel 100X better

[@dr4gonwriter]

Would love to hear more about what you’re doing now. Are you still in modeling? Do you keep up with biomedical? What do you do for fun? Are you and Caleb dating?? (Ok that’s probably too intrusive :P ) Hope you’re well!

[@Mizri1]

I was a model for a few years in the early 2000's, when I was in my late teens. It was no different then. I will never forget doing a "test shoot" at some creepy photographer's house, where I ended up just crying because the makeup lady had been making all sorts of snide comments and poked my eye with mascara, then the photographer insisted on me wearing a shirt that was completely see through. My agent ended up putting a photo in my book where I am very clearly upset, with red eyes, in that goddamn see-through shirt, because "it's a beautiful photo". Just fucking no. I was so young. There are so many awful people in that industry. Thank you for saying it like it is, if just one teenage girl sees this and protects herself, it will be worth it. You are a stunningly beautiful young woman inside and out

[@PriyaDas-uv7nm]

Love you too Hayley. ❤️ I thought being a screenplay writer in India is impossible in India for a girl. But this opened my eyes that it's hard everywhere in the world.

[@annetaylor7496]

Keep going, keep your dream alive, believe in yourself and be kind to yourself if you feel like you're struggling. Good on you for having a goal, there will be many bumps ahead but you will be ok, you'll be more than ok, you'll learn so much about yourself and who knows what will happen along the way. Have your boundaries, build your self respect, have fun, don't take yourself to seriously and all the very best of luck, even if your path takes a different direction you will find what you love and think of the people you will meet and the experiences, be kind to yourself and look after yourself, hugs from afar🥰🤗

[@susannaschaefer3906]

Hayley I love your videos. Thank you for talking about this and being honest about the industry. Would be cool if you created your own agency that is actually positive and you could change how the modeling agents treat people by being the example. I always wanted to be a model. But then one day in a store the cashier mentioned my sister could be a model and I piped up and said I would love to be a model and she gave me this look like she was disgusted. That impacted me so much. I ended up doing two charity event runway shows in my early 20s. I loved it. But I’ve always been told I’m not pretty enough or even skinny enough to be a plus size model. I appreciate you always letting us know we are beautiful no matter what. And you are not just gorgeous on the outside but your soul is radiant as well. ❤

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Great vid Haley. I wished you had of spoke about the pageant work you did. How, if at all that helped or hindered your experience. Appreciate your candour in speaking about the disturbing reality of modelling agencies. Let's keep pushing for further exposure and better standards for all working women. Much support from Melbourne Australia. 🙏🌏💙

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