We had the good fortune of connecting with ayana gordon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi ayana, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur within the fashion industry but never knew what exactly I wanted to do. While I was in my 2nd year at FIDM as a product development student; I had an outside friend who wanted to get into modeling but she felt she didn’t know where or how to start. At that moment it came over me to begin model management. It came so naturally to me and I loved being able to help someone step out and achieve their goals as a model. This opportunity allowed me to really explore the fashion industry on a whole new spectrum and I have LOVED IT ever since.

What should our readers know about your business?
ANG Model Managment LLC is a Full production Modeling agency, that focuses on working closely with clients to simplify their production needs to achieve Superior global connections within the fashion and business industry. We provide models, creative direction, full production events, and more. ANG Model Management LLC is set apart from other agencies because we pride ourselves on building up our models to their full potential including unrepresented inspiring models. We support and strengthen emerging designers by providing them with opportunities, creative ideas, and production accessibility to help grow their brands to high levels, and so much more.

ANG Model Management is still very much still in the growing process and working on getting the respect and attention of the global fashion industry. However, we have gotten this far by being persistent and consistent with our mission and placing ourselves in the environments and places that help us connect and expand with the right people. It’s definitely not easy and it’s hard every day to keep going and to be encouraged but that’s just the life of the entrepreneur lifestyle. The most important thing to do is stay the course and remember your WHY, It will work out!

The lessons I learned through building my agency and continuing to do so is, knowing who and what your target is because if you don’t, you will find yourself accepting things and people that don’t align with your future success. So it’s ok to say no to things you don’t find appropriate or aligned with the success you want to achieve.

I want the world to know that we are here to stay and make our own wave and lane in the fashion industry. ANG Model Management is bringing an outlook on modeling agencies and the purpose they have in the fashion industry. I know and believe our services and models will be a fresh breath and look to the industry. We come from a very humble beginning but know our big break is coming and we will be on a high streak. I would also like the world to know about our fashion week platform Introspective Innovations Fashion Week where we focus on spotlighting innovative emerging designers. Our next show will be in September during NYFW 2023

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have had a lot of people who have encouraged my journey this far but I feel the biggest shout-out goes to my models and business partner Kendraya Spooner who is a designer of Not Dressed Clothing (NDC) and co-partner in our Fashion production company Introspective Innovations Fashion Week. She has been the biggest supporter in my business from utilizing my models and agency for her campaigns and advertisement to being an encouraging word when needed in this journey. Along with my models who are always patient and supportive with everything and the growth of my business, knowing and trusting that I have the best interest above all else.

  

Website: www.angmodelmanagement.com

Instagram: angmodelmanagement

Youtube: angmodelmanagement

Other: Introspective Innovations Fashion Week Instagram: @Introspectiveinnovationsfw

Image Credits
Sophia Elle Photography (_ellematic_ on instragram) JR Photography (Jrobertson.nyc on instagram)

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