Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Megan.
Hi Dr. Megan, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I go by “Dr. Megan” in the modeling/fashion industry to distinguish myself from other models with the same first name and hopefully, to be more memorable. I’m often asked what kind of doctor I am-I’m a Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Accounting.
Perhaps similar to some of you, my childhood wasn’t the best. Growing up, I was told that everyone else was smarter or prettier than me, which did not boost my self-esteem. Therefore, it was not surprising that I got really confused when a model scout approached me at Costco and asked me if I was a model. Thankfully, she left me with her business card and some space to question my own self-doubts. A week later, I gave her a call and she became my first model manager.
After a few years of modeling, I joined the United States Marine Corps and stopped modeling. I was honourably discharged eight years (and 3 days) later from active duty, though never thought about modeling again because just like most people would think-I was a little bit too old. I thought that until one of my photographer friends asked me to be his model and immediately, I laughed and did not think that I still got it. After a little bit of convincing on his part, I gave in and I’m so glad that I did because it reminded me of how much I enjoyed creating in front of a camera.
This leads to the perfect time to share with you my definition of “models”: Models are professionals who communicate vibes using their body language and facial expression.
And this is why I love modeling-it is a creative outlet for me. I enjoy studying the vibe that my clients (designers, brands, etc.) want to portrait and communicate it to their potential customers by interpreting it through my own way, whether it is on the runway or in photographs or videos. This mentality, or dare I say, modeling secret, is essentially what took me to the runway of many prestige Fashion Weeks such as in Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Miami, on the cover of and in magazines such as British Vogue, on billboard advertisements in New York Times Square, and in many television shows or news segments.
There are certainly many other tips I’d like to share and that’s why I am a model mentor. I actually never thought about coaching, even though I have an extensive teaching background. It was so many inquires later that I decided to become a runway and posing coach. I pride myself to be a one-of-a-kind coach because I do not just teach everyone the same way. In my runway lessons, you will not see me counting “1-2-3-4, left, right…” Please save this for your dance class! I’m a strong believer that everyone is different, and therefore I do not give all my models the same cues. In my posing lessons, I talk more about the vibe that you give than where you should position your body. I’m not just another coach because I work with what you have, I work with your body, and more importantly, I work with your goals.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The biggest challenge is to stay true to myself. I choose to live a simplistic and drama-free life and it’s not the easiest to tune out outside noises in this industry. Every time I feel distracted, I remind myself that staying professional is the only way to stay on the right path.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an experienced model specializing in runway and commercial. Runway shows I’ve walked for, to name a few, include Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks, as well as Miami Swim Week. Commercial projects I have taken part in includes Philly Center City, Auburn Road Vineyard, Camden County College and LaundryDuffle, etc. My images have been featured on New York Time Square billboards. I have also been internationally published on the front covers of Moevir, Vigour, StyleCruze, Marika, Desir, and in magazines including Vogue.
I am known for my professionalism. I’m about fashion and making the designers’ visions come to life. What also sets me apart from others is that I’m extremely versatile. You can give me a gothic vibe or a Barbie vibe and I can rock either one like no one has ever seen!
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
My professionalism and my versatility are my strongest skills that keep me relevant in the fashion modeling industry.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.modeldrmegan.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modeldrmegan
- Other: https://linktr.ee/modeldrmegan
