Episode 125: Hollywood, Body Image, & Creating an Ethical Talent Agency with Val Emanuel

Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes!

In this conversation we talk about:

Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth.
The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent.
Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”.
Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey.
The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be.
Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life.
Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part.
The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms.
The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency.
Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.