In this episode with Swedish model and actress Sofie Theobald we dive into the realities of body measurement standards, diets, and dealing with creepy photographers in the modeling industry. Sofie shares her journey from Stockholm to London, with stops in Paris, Milan, and New York. Learn about the differences in modeling standards between New York and London, life in model flats, and the importance of speaking up to protect yourself. We also explore the beginning of her acting career. Instagram: @sofietheobald CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Coming up 0:01:30 - Intro 0:02:15 - Sweden, Stockholm vs London 0:07:02 - Getting scouted as a model 0:09:10 - What is modelling? 0:12:41 - Size standards and eating disorders 0:17:43 - First modelling job 0:20:01 - Why editorials are unpaid? 0:23:41 - Are top models disappearing? 0:27:02 - Bad shoots 0:29:10 - Picking clients 0:31:19 - Creepy shoots and standing up for yourself 0:38:55 - Agency protection and being fired 0:44:39 - Why BATGIRL wasn't released 0:46:00 - Every new day at work 0:46:57 - Favorite types of jobs / Skills / Catwalks 0:51:18 - Fashion weeks 0:54:13 - High fashion vs Commercial 0:56:05 - Regrets and nightmare jobs 1:00:18 - How long is a model's career? 1:04:34 - Travel 1:10:48 - Life in a model flat 1:15:27 - Parties with club promoters 1:21:10 - Paris vs Milan vs New York vs London 1:29:15 - What modelling gave you? 1:30:00 - How to start modelling career? 1:33:27 - Acting! WHY? 1:39:15 - Progress and being signed by acting agency 1:40:15 - Recording self-tapes 1:42:07 - Acting journey 1:44:31 - How modelling can be an issue in acting? 1:49:04 - Theatre 1:55:16 - Florence Pugh 1:59:02 - Alicia Vikander 2:00:19 - Frida Gustavsson 2:01:59 - Accents 2:02:51 - Dream projects 2:05:15 - BLITZ 2:11:14 - Contacts 2:11:54 - One Cool Thing 2:16:55 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where Andrey Rogozin invites entertainment industry professionals to asks them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast