The Modeling Industry Is Changing—Will AI Replace You?

04/07/2025 33 min
The Modeling Industry Is Changing—Will AI Replace You?

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Episode Synopsis

Is modeling still a dream career—or is it slowly being replaced by digital clones?



In this raw and revealing episode of The Model Way Podcast, host Lenny Wheeler sits down with Lyndon Winchester, founder of HOP Models & Talent Agency. Lyndon’s been in the industry since age 4, starting in front of the camera and now shaping the careers of models and actors nationwide.



Together, they unpack the real challenges of making it in today’s modeling world—where hype often outweighs hustle, and AI-generated talent is becoming a serious competitor.



🔥 Inside the episode:



Why modeling isn’t an overnight success game



What agents actually want from new talent



The truth about social media “fame”



How AI is shaking up the future of modeling



What it takes to build a long-term brand in a noisy industry



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