From Corporate to Catwalk: How Estela Trevizo Built Bella Modeling School From Scratch
The Model Way PodcastShow Notes
📖 Description:
She said yes to every opportunity — and built an empire because of it.
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Estela Trevizo, the powerhouse CEO of Bella Modeling School, to uncover how a tall Latina from Texas turned weekend photo shoots and runway gigs into one of the most respected modeling academies in the industry.
Estela opens up about:
Getting scouted just for being herself
The real grind behind modeling (it’s not all contracts and glam)
Juggling a corporate job, college, and her modeling dream
How a no-show runway coach unexpectedly kickstarted her career as a mentor
What it took to build Bella from the ground up
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