Interview with M2M Excluzive Model: Andreea Marin

Welcome Blog Readers to yet another blogpost by yours truly, Maestro. So today I decided to interview one of my models I represent and love to promote; Andreea Marin. I hope that you enjoy this interview and grow fond of a new talent on the rise. Follow her social networks and see progress in the making.

Maestro: What's your background in modeling? When and why did you started? Was it for the glamoure?The Money? Pure Kicks?

Andreea: I have been modeling for years. I first started doing runway shows at the age of 16 and was represented by Centra Ent. I found modeling and acting to be a passion of mine and continued with it. I have been able to turn it from a hobby into a successful career while still being able to juggle going to college for premedicine.

Maestro: Who are some of your favorite models and designers? Why?

Andreea: Some of my favorite models have to be Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks. Not only have they been able to be successful models, but they have been able to transfer their careers into other fields as well. They are inspirational women! As for designers, I would have to say I love the 80's fashion twist of Betsey Johnson with the classics of Osar de la Renta

Maestro: Which fashion magazines, websites, blogs, and catalogs do you visit the most often?

Andreea: I love the fashion inspiration of allure magazine! If anyone were to search my history tab on the laptop they would find self.com, toneitup.com, ivillage.com, and definitely twitter for some magazine tweetspirations!

Maestro: What's your fashion Mantra?

Andreea: definitely a mix between classy and sexy. A woman should show her femininity and express herself through her fashion. However, being classy while achieving that is the ultimate prize! Nothing beats classy. Classic is forever


Maestro: How would you describe your style? Consider anything and everything from color to historical eras and more?

Andreea: I love mixing classic pieces such as a silk button up shirt with a hip top bun, while adding intense pops of color. Fashion is art. It is a way of expressing who you are! I would say my style is an equal mix of Kourtney Kardashian with a little bit of 40's. Red lipstick, black eyeliner, white with black staple pieces, and diamonds galore!


Maestro: Where do you generally shop?

Andreea: Some of my favorite stores include BCBG, H&M, Forever21, Banana Republic, and Bebe


Maestro: What other modeling projects have you done? Can you provide links?

Andreea: I currently am a spokes model for an online clothing company (catwalkclubwear.com). I have done calendars, I'm also an Umbrellagirl and model at special events nationwide, have participated in many fashion shows, and have many more to come!

Me: What is fun and rewarding about modeling?

Andreea: I think one of the most rewarding parts of modeling is the ability to change one's emotions through a simple snapshot. One of the fun aspects of modeling is the ability to play a chameleon! Today I play a pinup girl, but tomorrow I could be a mermaid!


Me: What do you dislike about modeling?

Andreea: I honestly can't say I dislike anything about modeling. It provides me with travel opportunities, feeds my imagination, and allows me to express myself in ways nothing else can

Me: What does fashion mean to you?

Andreea: Fashion is life, it is everywhere we turn. It is art and as I have stated before, an amazing way of expressing one's personality!


Maestro: What distinguishes a good  model from a bad model?

Andreea: A good model knows what her strong attributes are. She does not need much direction from the photographer and knows how to convey not just beauty through her photographs; but emotion as well.

Maestro: How has modeling changed other aspects of your life?

Andreea: Modeling has allowed me to let my imaginations run wild. It has allowed me to dream, come up with amazing ideas, and let me see that anything is possible. It also gave me immense confidence. Confidence is extremely important when reaching for success in all aspects of life


Maestro: Is it good for a model to have a manager/agent to enhance their career opportunities? Why/not?

Andreea: Yes, I most definitely believe that in order to enhance one's career they must have an agent. Support is a substantial part of making it in this type of business. It is all about who you know! Having the correct agent who represents you in the light you wish to be cast in can help you get connections in the business.


Maestro: Do you have a manager? Do you have an agent? What are some important qualities you look for or like  in a or about your manager?

Andreea: I have chosen to manage myself but I do have an agent. She is amazing and helps me represent myself correctly. I learn new things from her each day and am grateful to have an agent that understands what I want out of my career. If an agent forces their model into opportunities that are outside of their morals or beliefs then it is time to look for some new representation. Communication is key in this relationship!

Maestro: Well thank you so much for interviewing with me. Im sure our audience will enjoy getting to know you as a model and learning some new insight on your take of life as an aspiring model. We look forward to seeing more of you down the line. Good luck with all your endeavors.

Andreea:  It was my pleasure! Thank you for having me today and letting me express myself to my fans. All of my hardwork and dedication goes out to those that have always supported me! I wouldn't be anywhere without all of those who stand beside me. I love my fans!

Andreea Marin social netowks:
twitter:  @ayyy_marin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1235070121
Modeling Profile: http://www.modelmayhem.com/Dreea28
like M2M Excluzive Managment page: https://www.facebook.com/M2MExcluzive

The Demanding Lifestyle of an Artist Manager

Equator Music principals Mathieu Drouin and Francoise de Grand talk about the lifestyle of an artist manager and advise novice managers on how to balance for themselves the competing demands of business, art, and life. I love hearing testimonials of other fellow managers around the world. As a growing artist manager myself I face a new challenge everday with my artists. It is a very demanding role to live up to. An artist manager has many people relying on them to get things done. Artist need a manager just as much as a manager needs his/her artist(s). As I get deeper and deeper into the business I feel like Im becoming more aware of the complexity of the business as well as the demanding lifestyle it exceeds. It truly is a way of life that you decide take. It is not the normal nine to five job. You clock in and clock out, answer to a boss, etc. No, you are the boss of your career. You have to learn how to harmoniously balance your life in such a way that you  can manage you artists, your business deals, and your own life all at the same time without losing all your marbles in the process.
After starting out in the industry as a sub-agent working as an executive assistant to an artist manager  and now growing to be an artist manager myself, I can truly say that the people around you unless in the same industry of work will never to truly grasp and comprehend the demand, liability, and responsibility that comes with the role of being an artist manager. You are on call twenty four hours, seven days a week, all year round. The lieason never sleeps. You have to always be accessible to your artists. Because the role of artist manager is such a huge under taking, artist will have specialized managers to handle different responsibilities. In this way helping to lighten the load on the personal manager of the artist. I have artist that I manager personally but at the same time I have others that I am solely their business manager, or tour manager. In the beginning you will be doing mostly everything yourself unless you have the financial backing to hire people to create a team. However eventually you'll have your team to make each event and experience a success. If you the artist don't have a manager be wise in who you choose at the same time if you  do have a good manager do not take them for granted because if you've known your manager for a long time and you trust them, you know they are one of your biggest supporters. They believe in you and being a manager is what they do for a living, how they put bread on the table, you the artist are their job and career choice.

I know that being an artist manager is what I want to do for the rest of my life as a career. It is my passion and I live for it. And Im proud to be the manager of my artists.