Episode 124

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28th Apr 2025

"Redefining Beauty: Kristie Raymond on Inclusive Casting and Authentic Representation"

In this conversation, Kristie Raymond discusses her revolutionary approach to modeling and casting, focusing on inclusivity and representation for individuals with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of building a talent pool of adaptive talent to ensure authentic representation in media. Kristie shares her journey in founding Humankind Casting, her experiences in the industry, and the impact of inclusive casting on individuals and society. The conversation highlights the need for education, awareness, and collaboration to create opportunities for underrepresented communities in the modeling world.

takeaways

  • Creating a talent pool of adaptive talent is essential for inclusive casting.
  • Representation matters in advertising and media.
  • Building confidence in individuals with disabilities can change their lives.
  • The modeling industry needs to evolve to include diverse talent.
  • Education and awareness are crucial for industry professionals.
  • Inclusive casting can lead to authentic representation in media.
  • The journey of Humankind Casting is about empowering individuals.
  • Collaboration with organizations can enhance opportunities for talent.
  • The impact of advertising on the disability community is significant.
  • Creating a supportive environment fosters growth and confidence.

titles

  • Revolutionizing Representation in Modeling
  • Building a Talent Pool for Inclusive Casting

Sound Bites

  • "It's about the human connection."
  • "Representation matters, right?"
  • "It's okay to go for inclusive casting."

Chapters

00:00

Technical Difficulties and Introduction

02:50

The Importance of Inclusive Casting

05:56

Authenticity in Representation

09:12

Building Confidence Through Modeling

11:57

The Journey of Kristie Raymond

15:54

Founding Humankind Casting

19:04

Challenges in the Industry

21:55

Creating a Talent Pool

25:09

The Future of Inclusive Casting

31:15

Scaling Opportunities in Secondary Markets

34:40

Building a Diverse Talent Pool

37:18

The Importance of Representation

39:12

Authenticity in Advertising

42:04

Impact of DEI Policies

44:42

The Casting Process Explained

46:18

Expanding Clinics and Opportunities

51:14

Educating the Industry

55:12

Empowering Creatives

58:14

Navigating the Hiring Process

https://www.youarehumankind.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristieraymond/

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