In this episode of Salt Sessions, hosts Kelly and Madeline sit down with Jenny Nowak, Agency Director at Click Models and longtime friend of Madeline’s, for an inside look at how top modeling agencies operate behind the scenes. Jenny shares her journey from starting as a teen model in Paris and London to eventually “switching sides of the desk” and leading a major agency office.

Together, they dive into what an agency director really does day to day, the realities of scouting talent, how client needs differ across markets, and why Atlanta leans more toward lifestyle and commercial print work than high fashion. Jenny also explains how placement decisions are made, why a strong and consistently updated book is the most important career tool a model has, and the common mistakes new models make when entering the industry.

From tattoos and body modifications to changing beauty standards, development timelines, and managing expectations in today’s fast-moving market, this episode offers candid, practical insight for models, parents, and anyone curious about how agencies think and operate.

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