Redefining Beauty: Charlotte Reardon on Breaking Runway Norms

Listen to this episode from Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success on Spotify. From Fit Model to Real Estate Mogul: Charlotte Reardon's Inspiring JourneyIn this episode of the Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews Charlotte Reardon, a successful fit model turned runway model and real estate investor. Charlotte shares her journey from dancing to modeling, discussing the challenges and rewards of the fashion industry. She offers insights into the world of fit modeling, runway shows, and the importance of representation for women in their 30s and 40s. Charlotte also reveals her impressive side hustle in real estate, where she's flipped multiple properties and grossed $2.4 million. The conversation touches on the sacrifices required to succeed in modeling, the need for diversity in fashion advertising, and Charlotte's future aspirations in both modeling and real estate.You can learn more about Charlotte here:Wilhelmina ModelsInstagramPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠But for starters…I am a perception analyst, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York.Tune in for more information on Spotify:   ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpe⁠ORYouTube:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SilverDisobedience⁠ ORiTunes/Apple Podcasts:   ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422⁠ORLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠@SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠@DianGriesel on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠X⁠ ⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠Spotify Podcast⁠SHOW BREAKDOWN00:00 Introduction to Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics00:31 The Billion-Dollar Fashion and Beauty Industry01:52 Meet Charlotte Rearden: From Dancer to Model02:54 The Journey of a Rockette05:19 Transitioning from Dance to Modeling06:59 The World of Fit Modeling14:24 Breaking into Runway Modeling18:56 Representing Diversity on the Runway21:46 The Reality of Body Changes and Fashion24:24 Charlotte's Venture into Real Estate25:55 From New York Shoebox to Homeowner: Charlotte's Real Estate Journey28:37 Overcoming Adversity: Accident, COVID, and Financial Challenges31:12 Flipping Houses: Charlotte's Successful Side Hustle35:13 Future Aspirations: Expanding Real Estate Ventures36:59 Balancing Modeling and Real Estate: The Power of Diversity37:47 Advocating for Representation in Fashion: The Missing Middle42:16 Professionalism in Modeling: Charlotte's Unique Approach45:10 Advice for Aspiring Models: Sacrifice and Perseverance49:14 Closing Thoughts: The Reality of the Modeling Industry