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Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOUAuthor: Leticia Latino, Leticia Latino van splunteren, leticia latino-van Splunteren
We spend our hours connected, but were drifting away from real human connection. Especially to ourselves. Join host Leticia Latino and her inspiring guests in exploring ways to reconnect to your essence, to your definite purpose, to what makes you TICK. Are you ready? Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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E320 - Tina Rattigan: Talent, Truth and the Business of Modelling
Episode 323
Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Learn more about Tina at: https://www.propelmodels.comhttps://www.instagram.com/propelmodels/?next=%2F Show Notes:🇯🇲 [1:44] Tina’s reflection on growing up "different" as a light-skinned Jamaican.🛬 [4:31] Tina's journey to the U.S. in 1996 and her initial culture shock.🧭 [7:20] Tina's winding path into the fashion industry.❤️ [11:47] The mission behind the name "Propel": to support and protect models.🛡️ [13:24] Tina's agency philosophy: mentorship, value-building, and advocating for model benefits.✝️ [16:31] How faith and firm parenting guide her approach to managing talent.📚 [18:56] Teaching her daughter the business, including taxes, from age seven.⚠️ [20:52] Addressing the biggest misconception: "You'll be famous tomorrow."📱 [22:19] The double-edged sword of social media for talent discovery.📏 [27:00] A breakdown of industry standards for high fashion vs. commercial modeling.🛣️ [30:47] How to break into the industry: the weight a photographer's reputation carries with agencies.🚶♀️ [34:32] What makes Tina tick: long walks, *The Big Bang Theory*, reading, and faith. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast









