MODEL — VATION

Perfecting Your Craft with Excellence and Style

Empowering aspiring models across the DMV with the confidence,
skills, and industry knowledge to walk with purpose and presence.

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The Brand

What is
Model-Vation?

Model-Vation is a modeling brand and coaching movement rooted in the belief that every aspiring model deserves real guidance, industry-level training, and the confidence to walk into any room like she owns it.

Founded and led by model coach Jessica Michelle, Model-Vation is the home for aspiring talent across the DMV — D.C., Maryland, and Virginia — who are serious about perfecting their craft.

Excellence

High standards in craft, presentation, and professionalism

Confidence

Built from the inside out — presence you can feel across a room

Style

Developing your personal signature in every step you take

M—V

Now Enrolling

Model-Vation 101

Aspiring Models Workshop

A full-day, hands-on experience designed to take aspiring models from uncertain to unstoppable. This is the training that changes everything.

Date

June 20, 2026 Saturday | 10:00AM — 4:00PM

Location

District Luxury 803 Southern Ave SE, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Lunch

Light Lunch Provided Included with registration

Spots

Only 25 Available Small group for personalized coaching

Early Bird $75 Limited spots at this rate

General $85 Standard registration

Secure Your Spot Today

Only 25 spots available — don’t wait

What You’ll Learn

Inside Model-Vation 101

In-depth workshop details are shared with registrants. Here’s a preview of the four pillars you’ll master on the day.

Photoshoot for Portfolio Digitals

Every model receives a photoshoot for their portfolio digitals — walk away with professional images ready to submit.

Modeling Industry Basics

Understand how the industry works, what agencies look for, and how to navigate the business of modeling professionally.

How to Pose with Confidence

Learn editorial and commercial posing techniques that translate your personality and energy in front of any camera.

Runway Coaching

Get hands-on technique correction for your walk — stride, posture, timing, and the presence that commands a runway.

Comp Card Setup

Learn what a comp card is, what it needs, and how to build yours so you’re ready to submit to agencies and clients.

Full workshop details are provided to registered participants.

Your Instructor

Jessica Michelle

Model-Vator Coach & Founder — Model-Vation

Published model with experience in runway, print, and commercial. Jessica Michelle is the founder of Model-Vation and the driving force behind this workshop — bringing real industry knowledge and coaching to aspiring talent across the DMV.

“Motivating Models to perfect their craft with Excellence & Style.”

Published Model Runway Print Commercial

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The Guide

Becoming
Model-Vated

A Beginner’s Modeling Guide

A roadmap for aspiring models, highlighting the essential areas crucial for a successful start in your modeling journey. Everything you need to know before you step into the industry — in one place.

Industry essentials for beginners
How to carry yourself on and off the runway
What agencies and clients look for
Building your brand from the ground up

Get the Guide

June 20, 2026

Ready to Step Into
Your Confidence?

Only 25 spots available. Small group. Personal coaching. Real results.

Early Bird: $75 | General: $85

Join Model-Vation 101

District Luxury in Oxon Hill, MD — Saturday, June 20 — 10:00AM to 4:00PM

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