Explore the modeling industries of Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York with industry professionals. Learn about scouting, agency expectations,

About MODEL IQ

The modeling industry is not one-size-fits-all.

What an agency looks for, how models are developed, and where opportunities exist can change from one market to another.

MODEL IQ brings together industry perspectives from Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York for a three-hour interactive workshop designed to help aspiring, emerging, and developing models better understand the business behind the industry.

Through an interactive industry panel, market-by-market discussions, live Q&A, and practical career insights, attendees will explore what agencies look for, how models are scouted and developed, what it takes to prepare for professional opportunities, and how the modeling industry continues to evolve.

Whether you’re exploring modeling for the first time, building experience, considering agency representation, or wondering how opportunities differ between Texas and the major coastal markets, MODEL IQ is designed to give you a clearer and more informed view of the industry.

What You’ll Learn

During MODEL IQ, we’ll explore:

• How the Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York modeling markets can differ
• What agents and scouts may look for when evaluating new talent
• How models are discovered, developed, and prepared for professional opportunities
• What aspiring models should know before approaching or submitting to an agency
• How different categories of modeling may vary by market
• Common mistakes aspiring and emerging models should avoid
• How professionalism, preparation, and market fit can affect a modeling career
• How the industry is evolving and what the next generation of models should understand

Meet the Industry Guests

WEST COAST — LOS ANGELES

CORRINA LEWIS
State Management Los Angeles | Men’s Board

Corrina brings a West Coast perspective to the conversation, with discussion centered on the Los Angeles modeling market, model development, agency expectations, and what talent should understand when considering opportunities in LA.

TEXAS — DALLAS

KATEY FRANKS
The Campbell Agency | Dallas

Katey brings insight from the Dallas/Texas market, including scouting, what agencies may consider when evaluating talent, professional preparation, and how the Texas market compares with larger coastal markets.

EAST COAST — NEW YORK

JOSÉ MUÑOZ
Special Guest | Major International Modeling Agency
Women’s Board | Scouting

José brings a New York perspective to MODEL IQ, sharing insights into scouting for the women’s board, model development, agency expectations, and what emerging talent should understand about pursuing opportunities in one of the world’s major modeling markets.

Hosted by Vince Lazzo & Michael Scott Brennan

VINCE LAZZO

Talent Manager | Host & Speaker

With more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Vince Lazzo brings a talent management perspective to MODEL IQ. His experience working with actors and models across major entertainment markets provides insight into talent development, professional representation, and navigating opportunities in a competitive industry.

MICHAEL SCOTT BRENNAN

Actor & Acting Coach | Host & Speaker

As an actor and acting coach, Michael Scott Brennan brings both on-camera experience and a talent development perspective to MODEL IQ. His experience in performance and coaching offers valuable insights into building confidence, developing professional presentation skills, and preparing for opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Together, Vince and Michael will host and guide the conversation with the featured industry guests, connecting perspectives from Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York while helping attendees explore the realities of building a professional career.

Ask the Industry

This isn’t just a workshop where you sit and listen.

MODEL IQ is designed to be interactive.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A and ask questions directly to the panelists about the modeling industry, agency expectations, market differences, career development, submissions, and more.

Come prepared with your questions.

Participant Submission Opportunity

Registered participants will also have an opportunity to submit their information as part of the MODEL IQ workshop experience.

Specific submission instructions, requirements, and timing will be communicated to registered attendees ahead of the workshop.

Please note: Submission does not guarantee agency representation, contact, a meeting, booking, or any other professional opportunity.

Who Should Attend?

MODEL IQ is designed for:

• Aspiring models who want to understand how the professional modeling industry works
• Emerging and developing models looking to strengthen their industry knowledge
• Models interested in opportunities within the Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York markets
• Talent considering agency representation or future market expansion
• Individuals who want to better understand what professional agents and scouts may look for
• Parents who want to better understand the modeling industry for an aspiring model

Can’t Attend the Entire Workshop Live?

The workshop will be recorded, and registered attendees will receive access to the replay following the event.

We still encourage attendees to join live whenever possible so they can participate in the interactive discussion and Q&A.

Registration

General Admission — $85

Your registration includes:

• Live access to the three-hour MODEL IQ workshop
• Perspectives from industry professionals connected to three major modeling markets
• Live audience Q&A
• Participant submission opportunity, with instructions provided ahead of the workshop
• Access to the workshop replay

Zoom Access

MODEL IQ will take place live via Zoom.

Registered attendees will receive workshop access information through Eventbrite.

Please make sure the email address associated with your Eventbrite registration is accurate and that you monitor your Eventbrite communications as the workshop approaches.

Important Information

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST (Dallas Time)
Location: Live via Zoom
General Admission: $85

Questions or registration support:
studio84podcast@gmail.com

Why MODEL IQ?

There is no single path into modeling, and there is no single market that works the same way for everyone.

MODEL IQ is an opportunity to hear multiple industry perspectives in one conversation and leave with a stronger understanding of how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how different markets may approach talent.

Understanding where you fit starts with understanding how the industry works.

Dallas. Los Angeles. New York.

Join us live on November 7 for MODEL IQ!

Use code BELLA for 15% off your ticket!