All Episodes

August 28, 2023 27 mins

From The Netherlands, born in Rotterdam you will learn about the life story of Michon Vanas.

Michon grew up in East and Southern Africa (lived in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya) from ages 3 to 18 due to her father’s work. She is the youngest

of 3 sisters and a big sports player: varsity football (captain), varsity volleyball, junior go-karting champion of Mozambique, and club swimming. Michon

studied school in London, BSC Environmental Economist at LSE (The London School Of Economics & Political Science).


Michon started modeling with NEXT Model Management in London at 19 during her 1st year at LSE and was scouted by Alice Sinclair, was a winner of the first season of Make Me A Supermodel Britain, and a fellow student at LSE.


Based in London & modeling full-time internationally (2012 - 2016)

Based in Los Angeles & modeling full-time in the US (2016 - 2018)

Based in New York & modeling full-time (2018 - 2020)

INSEAD MBA Student (Fontainebleau & Singapore) (2021)

VP Partnerships for Model Alliance (non-profit serving models) - (2020 & 2021)

Based in NYC (2022 to present)


3:54- Journey to Being A Model

8:38- Taking The Risk

13:30- Exercising Your Own Power

16:03- Building A Team to Expand

18:47- Tips To Succeed As A Model


Tell and Tell Secret-I am working towards getting my green card to stay in the United States. It is quite exciting!





Follow Michon Vanas

Instagram: @michonvanas

Facebook

@Michon Vanas


Follow Shawn Zanotti at http://www.thejourneytold.com or http://www.exactpublicity.com

Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/publicistshawn

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/shawnzanotti


https://www.thejourneytold.com/

Facebook: https://www,facebook.com/thejourneytoldshow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejourneytoldshow



Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.