Almost 30 624. Overcoming Perfectionism, Disordered Eating + Dieting with Iskra Lawrence
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Sep 5, 2023 
Iskra Lawrence, a model and body positivity advocate, shares her journey of empowerment and authenticity. She discusses overcoming perfectionism, reflecting on her modeling career and the pressures that led to disordered eating. Iskra emphasizes the importance of conscious parenting and setting boundaries for emotional awareness. With her brand Saltair, she promotes joyful self-care rituals. Highlighting the power of supportive relationships and community, Iskra inspires listeners to embrace their beauty and recognize that they are enough.
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Recovery Through Friendship And Play
- Iskra recovered by surrounding herself with friends who modeled positive body talk and tried affirmations and movement for joy.
- She shifted from restriction to playful fitness, affirmations, and mutual support with a friend named Frankie.
Create Your Own Modeling Opportunities
- Hustle strategically: approach brands and clients directly instead of relying solely on agencies.
- Negotiate agency deals by proving direct client relationships and offering commission to gain representation.
Reliability Beats Pure Looks
- Being easy to work with often matters more than just being beautiful in modeling careers.
- Consistency, professionalism, and rebooking matter more than a single big booking.
