1st September 2008 -TRUE MODEL MEDIA Managing Director - Racheal Baughan – Awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year |
On Thursday the 28th of August 2008 we are proud to announce that Director of TRUE MODEL MEDIA Racheal Baughan was given the prestigious award of Young Entrepreneur of the year!
The glamorous Gala ceremony sponsored by many high profile companies including HSBC & RBS took place in the Manchester’s New Century House.
A wonderful 4 course banquet with breathtaking entertainment was also provided.
Over 1000 people attended consisting of a star studded audience along with the finest business people in the UK.
The black tie event was presented by BBC News Reader Asha Tanna
Racheal added ; when my photo came up on the huge screen I was speechless, I never expected to win!, I was overwhelmed with emotion, I have worked so hard over the past 4 years without ever looking back, moments like this that make me realise just how far I have come’
TRUE MODEL MEDIA was set up in 2004 in Miss Baughan’s aim to provide ‘Healthier’ role models to the industry since then the Agency has grown at a astonishing rate with many clients such as BBC, ITV, Playboy, Silverstone to name a few, TRUE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS was also launched in June this year
Racheal Baughan’s Biography ‘The Butterfly Girl’ was published by John Blake in April, the book marks the end of those chapters of her life….
Rachael’s message to anyone out there who is striving to achieve there goals would be – ‘It is never to late to reach your dreams, with self belief and determination you can get there, it is not always easy and you will face knock backs but this award proves that if you keep getting back up you can be whoever you want to be, it is often these hurdles we face in life that make us stronger!’ |
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11th May 2008 - Miss Basingstoke 2008 – TRUE MODEL MEDIA |
On the 11th May 2008 TRUE MODEL MEDIA be assisting in Judging the Miss Basingstoke 2008 Final, the winner will automatically represent Basingstoke 2008 Miss England Final.
TRUE MODEL MEDIA Will be looking for a girl who will show a good example of “inner beauty” we believe that outer beauty means nothing without the beauty within so remember to keep on shining.
TRUE MODEL MEDIA campaigns against Zero Size, so stay healthy!
We look forward to meeting the contestants on the 11th May 2008
For further details on Miss Basingstoke visit: http://www.missbasingstoke.co.uk/
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DIRECTOR OF TRUE - RACHEAL BAUGHAN - BOOK PUBLICATION - APRIL 2008 - "The Butterfly Girl" |
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As some of you may already know I am the Managing Director of TRUE MODEL MEDIA – Racheal Baughan
I am delighted to announce to you the publication of my Biography “The Butterfly Girl” thanks to my wonderful publishers John Blake.
My book marks the end of a painful past and has allowed me to put those chapters of my life behind me!.
I am hoping it will be useful to anyone who has experienced Eating Disorders, OCD, BDD, Agoraphobia and Mental illness alike, My main objective is to use my past experiences to provide further much needed awareness on these issues, I believe everything in life happens for a reason and by helping others with the publication of my book it makes all that I have been through worthwhile.
We all have different Goals / Dreams and we should not let anyone or anything hold us back from achieving them.
I also speak within the book about the Modelling Industry, Beauty Pageants, TRUE MODEL MEDIA, Celebrities, Press etc. Those of you who have partied or campaigned with us in the past may find your photo inside.
I wanted to illustrate the fact that people within this industry are often Misjudged.
From my experience and from what I have witnessed many who chose such professions are in fact “seeking reassurance” due to being bullied, suffering eating disorders etc, I wanted to show people that it is often the happiest people on the outside who are the sadest on the inside, there is no “stereo type” every person is different, each of us have different ways of coping and learning to live with these issues, like me we have the ability to act out the character we wish to be but that person plays a different role to who we actually are, Thankfully today I have finally become the person that I was pretending to be, I think this shows that with self belief and determination we really can achieve anything, Our life is in our hands, there is no such thing as “cant” and its up to us to take control!.
The reason that I started TRUE MODEL MEDIA back in 2004 was in the hope that I could provide healthier role models to the industry as it genuinely scares me to think of what would happen to anyone suffering from mental health issues in this day and age, or anyone who is trying to live up to the current “Media Ideal”, when I was unwell it was not about anything but me and the BDD, I had an unrealistic expectation of perfection with myself, but I know that those who do take notice of the current trends are in much danger, so to me the Agency was my way of trying to make a difference!
Since opening TRUE we have grown more than I ever could have hoped for with our studios “Official Opening” coming soon.
I would like to thank you all of our Models and clients for their continued support, we are extremely proud to represent such a wonderful team, We hope that you are equally proud to be part of our agency and our S.O.S (Stop 0 Size) campaign.
I hope that my book will help provide much needed help and awareness on mental health issues.
When I was unwell there was no help out there for me so I had no choice but to take matters into my own hands, Even today there is still a huge lack of understanding, so I feel that this book will help give an insight into my true story, and those who read it may be able to follow me on my journey to a brighter future, I am also hoping it may help those around a suffer have a better understanding on how to cope, in addition to further educate the Medical world.
Always remember to believe in yourself, treat others as you wish to be treated, and perhaps most Importantly never judge a book by its cover!.
For further details on “The Butterfly Girl” visit: www.thebutterflygirlrachealbaughan.co.uk
Or to order now visit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Butterfly-Girl-Racheal-Baughan/dp/1844545482/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202491708&sr=1-1
The book is also available on other websites, and is in some WHSmiths and Waterstones stores accross the country, the book is also available internationally, if you need any help in ordering The Butterfly Girl, then please e-mail: thebutterflygirl@live.co.uk
Racheal Baughan
“The Butterfly Girl” – Its easy to get bored of what you have when you see the same thing in the mirror every day, but remember to everyone else you are unique!. |
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TRUE MODEL MEDIA PARTY TIME! |
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THE S.O.S CAMPAIGN - PARTY SUNDAY THE 6TH MAY |
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THE S.O.S CAMPAIGN ( STOP 0 SIZE ) - THIS WILL BE AIRED ON Mon 21st April 2008 9pm BBC2 (Filmed 19th April 2007) |
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Thankyou to all the Models who attended on Thursday, what a wonderful day!
The shoot kicked off at 2pm with photographer Phil Howard working his magic! whilst BBC2 Filmed the whole thing for a Television Documentary called "Am I Normal"
Director of TRUE Racheal Baughan was interviewed by Dr Tanya Bryon and speaks of a painful past that led her to set up an agency to provide better role models for the industry, she hopes that the S.O.S Campaign will be the start of a brighter future, Racheal says " My Ultimate goal would be to stop this ridiculous size 0 trend it frightens me to think what effect this is having on the children of today not to mention the health factor for the Models!"
On the day unlike normal photo shoots there was an impressive spread of food layed out by TRUE MODEL MEDIA, with Cakes, Sandwiches, Fruit and more tasty delights!,
All the Models and the Crew tucked in to this sumptuous feast and thoroughly enjoyed it!.
Racheal Says " I was so impressed to see how the girls performed, they could not have been more supportive of the campaign, I just hope I can get more people to join me in promoting the S.O.S campaign.
This day proved that not only are the TRUE MODELS beautiful on the outside they have a unique inner beauty that makes us proud to represent such wonderful Models.
The models who participated as seen in the Above picture (Left to Right ) Shelly Thomas, Renee, Director of TRUE Racheal Baughan Jade Thomas, Leila B, Lauren Dyson, Candice Collyer, Ashley Rose Jessica Edwards, Nadia.Giugliano and Laila Tyler.
There support continued as they left the shoot at the end of the day proudly wearing the STOP 0 SIZE T-Shirts.
The documentary is due to be aired on BBC2 in Sept /Oct the exact date will be posted near the time so watch this space!. |
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TRUE BUNNY PARTY SUNDAY 8TH April 2007 |
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PARTY 29TH MARCH 2007 |
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SIZE 0 MODELS |
TRUE MODEL MEDIA does not support Size 0 Models.
We are participating in a BBC2 Documentary that is being filmed in April to help campaign against this.
It disgusts us that the fashion industry allows such an unhealthy trend to continue!.
We believe that if the designers where skilled within there tailoring they would be able to make clothing to flatter Women of any size.
These days they just want a hanger for there shapeless clothing to fall from!.
What is the point in even having a Model ? they may aswell just send a coat stand on wheels down the Catwalk.
Any outfit can look good on a hanger but its how it fits and looks when worn that makes it stand out!.
This trend must be stopped and the only way it can happen is if we all stand together and refuse to allow this to continue.
Other Modelling agencies need to join TRUE in campaigning against this!.
I would suggest that the designers should question there own design skills if the clothing they are making is only suitable for someone with zero body weight!
How is it possible that any real women is able to relate to such a ridiculous trend ?.
Lets get the size 0 trend out and get back to the reality of what real beauty is!. |
| MISS ENGLAND 2007 |
TRUE MODEL MEDIA will be signing the top 3 winners at each Miss England regional Heat this year,
The winner of Miss England goes on to compete in the Prestigious Miss World Final.
We are very proud to be associated and hope to see many of you at the various regional heats we shall be attending.
TRUE MODEL MEDIA will also be included in the judging panel at various heats across the country.
To enter your local Heat please visit www.modeluk.com
If you are the winner of a regional Heat you should receive a Large Black envelope with TRUE across the front of it, This will include your Contract along with a Form for you to complete with your Stats etc, you may send your photos with this information by post or can e-mail them to truemodelmedia@hotmail.com please let us know what heat that you attended and what place you where given in the top 3.
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