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ABOUT MARIE

“Marie P. Anderson is top-notch. She is both informative and motivating. Her extensive knowledge of the industry and her refreshing down-to-earth approach make her seminars a truly enjoyable and memorable experience for all.”

—AUDRA ANDERSON,
CANADIAN MODEL & TALENT CONVENTION

 

Recently Featured On:

  • ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

  • 60 MINUTES AUSTRALIA

  • 66 MINUTES FRANCE

  • VICE TV USA 

  • SKY TV UK 

Marie P. Anderson, Mother Agent and Fashion Industry Expert sitting on a white stool, smiling confidently against a white backdrop. She is wearing a satin blouse and white pants, her red hair styled beautifully, exuding elegance and warmth.

Marie P. Anderson knows fashion and beauty—both the good and the bad. The woman who discovered supermodel Cindy Crawford, and nurtured the careers of numerous top models, is a model industry expert, author, public speaker, mental health advocate and a staunch supporter for models’ rights. “Sexual impropriety and hostile work environments in the fashion industry is a global issue. Why do I care? I’ve been through what it feels like to be sexually traumatized,” says the 35-year model industry executive and former model.

As an in-demand public speaker and Mother Agent, Marie is fearless when it comes to shining the light on the dark corners of the fashion industry. Issues ranging from body image, eating disorders and substance abuse to trauma and mental health are addressed both in Marie’s revealing speaking engagements as well as in her candid conversations with new models. “Love can transform,” observes the former Vice President of Elite/Chicago Models and founder of Aria Model & Talent Management. “And that’s what you do with your models, hopefully, is to empower them, to transform them.”

But what truly motivates this dynamic businesswoman and media personality is deeply intimate. “Suicide Prevention and Suicide Awareness are at the core of what I do. I tried myself twice, I have 36 friends that were successful and I accidentally witnessed a total stranger plunging to his death from a Penthouse window,” reveals Marie about past traumas that have shaped her purpose. She shares her viewpoints about Suicide Prevention and Suicide Awareness publicly, making it her ultimate goal to help those who may find themselves in this difficult and painful situation. 

Marie is currently working on her fourth book, a memoir, that delves deeper into how she overcame personal and professional challenges—and thrived. She’s also authored several must-read books for aspiring models: Model: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Professional Model and Model: The Complete Guide for Men and Women as well as the audiobook, The Wizard of Editorial: How to Really Become a Successful Model.

In addition this founder of Boss Babe Models, a personalized career coaching service, has been interviewed in Rolling Stone Magazine and was featured on 60 Minutes Australia, 66 Minutes France, SKY TV United Kingdom, VICE TV America as well as various podcasts.

The Cocoa Beach, Florida, native divides her time between the Sunshine State and her home base of Chicago, Illinois. Marie holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Shidokan Karate, through Chicago Fitness Center, and uses this skill to teach her models self-defense. “I want my kids to fly,” she reveals about her goal of nurturing her models in their careers and their mental health. “I want to give them as much information as possible and for them to think for themselves so they can be really strong individuals.”

Marie P. Anderson standing in an all-black outfit, smiling warmly at the camera with her hands on her hips in an inviting and confident pose. The black-and-white portrait emphasizes her poised and approachable demeanor.