Motivation is what keeps people going and being able to track this progress will provide reassurance that the right path is being taken. What to do when one has made it is the question, the best way to prove you have made it is to simply give back to the community. Helping others can provide more opportunities in working with others as this can provide a positive light on who a company is working with.
Raising awareness and advocacy
Drawing attention is the best way to raise awareness. Using platforms to voice concerns about social causes will give back to the community. Doing this also gives a chance to partner with charities and to help even more as this can gather more people. Taking the voices that have been gained can then be used to advocate for change and make real differences. Advocacy is how those with a voice can offer help instead of hiding in the shadows. For instance, Maxim Cover Girl will be giving over $65,000 to charity this year alone.
Economic impact
Models also give back to the community with the companies they can create. Possessing a voice and money to build new starts can create a big change. As this can create jobs to help those who are struggling or to simply help others get a start can grow industries and also grow yourself. This will also boost local economies as there is more working. Modeling is an industry that is ever growing and can always be improved by new minds and differing goals.
Inspiration and creativity
What ways can models help each other? Not only can they help each other by creating their own businesses to use as a way to give each other a head start but they can also inspire. Models can use their talent, style, and personality to inspire creativity to those they work with or those who are wanting to get started in the industry. Doing this can also help promote positivity in the industry as this is a struggle. The industry is known for the mental harm models can undergo so them being there for each other and creating an outlet makes the industry better as a whole. Positivity is one of the best ways to keep others away from harmful behaviors such as posting positive messages to spread the word faster or to larger audiences.
Organizations models have worked with
There are also ways to physically see how models give back such as charities and organizations. The modeling industry takes part in “Runway for Recovery” in which this runway show is to celebrate those who have been impacted by breast cancer. This allows people from all over to connect with survivors and raise money for research and more support. The modeling industry also works with environmental and social causes through “Models with a Cause”. This features models who share the interest and passion in these issues to promote more awareness. Another organization the modeling industry works with is “The Model Alliance” which is a nonprofit working for fair treatment, equal opportunity, and more sustainable fashion industry practices. Maxim Magazine has teamed up with 4 charities for 2025. Overall these organizations all make an impact on society and help groups of people.
