Real stories from TalentED mentees
Real guidance,
in their own words.
Creative careers rarely come with a clear roadmap. These mentees sat down with working professionals to ask honest questions, receive practical feedback, and leave with a clearer sense of what to do next.
Inside a TalentED session
“I thought I needed to show everything.”
TalentED Mentee · Aspiring Model
See how one aspiring model left her first portfolio review with a clearer understanding of what belongs in her portfolio, what can go, and where to focus next.
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What changed after their sessions
Their goals were different, but each mentee came looking for greater clarity, honest feedback, or a more confident next step.
“Aviana really cut through the noise from what I was seeing online and gave me clarity on what I should really be focusing on.”
Aviana
Model
“Nico gave me direct, actionable feedback instead of vague advice. I left the session with a clear plan and a realistic understanding of what I need to do over the next 90 days.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“I enjoyed being able to freely ask questions and listen to other people’s questions and comments that I may have had myself. Also having enough time to be able to communicate effectively instead of feeling rushed or not seen!”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Portfolio improvement recommendations, industry insights, and clear guidance for next steps were most valuable during this session.”
Myles Loftin
Photographer
“Nico doesn't sugarcoat his feedback. It was exactly what I needed to hear.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Most valuable was targeted agency selection and revised digitals(advice)”
Antonio Stephon
Model Scout
“Nico helped a lot I can assure you he’s the right guy to go to 💯”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Antonio was amazing. So knowledgeable and kind and very clearly explained a lot of things that were super confusing before the session.”
Antonio Stephon
Model Scout
“Très belle expérience les réponses apportées sont très clair et précis. Je vous le conseille fortement!!!”
Cedric Sanvee
Model, Dancer
“My session with Cédric was really, really interesting! It was very clear and helpful, and he answered my main questions before I even had the chance to ask them. What I liked the most was how he adapted the session to our profiles. I feel more motivated than ever to keep going!”
Cedric Sanvee
Model, Dancer
“It was an absolute pleasure talking with him...What really stood out to me was how he was able to describe what it means to find your identity and niche to show why you are marketable...I really look forward to the next opportunity to speak with him again!”
Cedric Sanvee
Model, Dancer
“Most valuable was the realization of the incompetence of my current strategies.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Cédric is very insightful and having the opportunity to speak directly with him has helped me to get a better idea of how I can really go threw it in my Visual Arts project as business owner”
Cedric Sanvee
Model, Dancer
“I liked how he gave concrete examples as to what model agencies would like to see when it comes to submission and how best to communicate with an agent when asked certain questions. He also mentioned which locations have certain markets that they are very strong in and brands that would be great to work with”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“I think it went well! He gave me some good pointers on what to improve in the next few weeks so im ready to apply”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Most valuable was the guidance and information”
Antonio Stephon
Model Scout
“The most valuable was knowing the right directions...and learning how to improve it.”
Antonio Stephon
Model Scout
“The most valuable part of the session was Antonio’s attention to Detail and taking the time to be transparent about things I needed To improve and also his kind words of support”
Antonio Stephon
Model Scout
“Most valuable was knowing which part of the world my profile could fit in. I appreciate the advice”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“The ability to know what agencies to apply to and more about my look. I found valuable how I should start a portfolio”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“I received all the information I was looking to acquire in the zoom call I would recommend it to others”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Overall it was great and he answered all the questions i had!...was super helpful and i thought it was a great opportunity to hear what an industry professional has to say”
Yohann Dos Santos
Model Agent
“I thought it was really helpful. The recap is really helpful too.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“It went super well...thank you!!”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Nico was most valuable in understanding my next steps for my modeling career.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“It was very helpful to hear some objective thoughts and advice. She gave great suggestions on things to look into and websites to check out in regards to next steps. Thank you.”
Claudia Marks
Art Director, Executive Producer, Creative Strategist
“Nico's insight gave me significant clarity!”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
“Nico explained to me everything I needed to know and was patient with my doubts. It was certainly wonderful.”
Nico Losado Middleton
Model Agent
Ready for a little more clarity?
Whether you have one specific question or are trying to understand your next move, there is a TalentED mentor or session that can help you move forward.