🎙️ Sculpt N Create – Episode 13 w/ Laetitia Bouffard-Roupe
From Stage to Frame: The Art (and Business) of Freelance Modeling
In this inspiring episode of Sculpt N Create, host Trea Da Fit Artist sits down with Laetitia, a world-traveled ballerina and acrobat turned freelance model and author.
Laetitia shares her incredible journey: from performing at the Paris Opera Ballet and international circus stages to posing for Valentino, Vogue, and now publishing her own art books.
She opens up about the discipline behind posing, the freedom of being agency-free, and the lessons learned while creating her latest release, Unseen.
This conversation dives deep into the artistic, entrepreneurial, and fitness sides of freelance modeling, offering valuable insights for both aspiring models and creatives chasing their next evolution.
🎯 Key Takeaways
✔ Freelance modeling = freedom, flexibility, and full business ownership
✔ Endurance and fitness training are vital for long posing sessions
✔ Creating a photo book is about legacy—what you print outlives the feed
✔ Choosing the right photographers early defines your career path
✔ Travel, yoga, and rituals fuel artistic growth and resilience
🎤 BARS from the Episode
“Follow your heart and your passions. If you can make a living out of it—go for it.”
“Once something is printed, it becomes legacy—it will outlast you.”
“Don’t just shoot with the first guy with a camera. Do your research.”
⏳ Episode Chapters
00:00 – Intro to Laetitia and Her Journey
04:15 – What Freelance Modeling Really Means
07:01 – Transitioning from Dance to Modeling
12:21 – The Rigors of Posing for Sculptors
14:53 – Yoga, Fitness & Daily Rituals
17:38 – Performing Arts: Ballet vs. Circus
22:40 – Getting Started in Ballet & Acrobatics
25:21 – Creating the Books (Feel, Timeless, Unseen)
30:47 – The Power of Black & White Photography
36:02 – The Business Side of Modeling
41:14 – Mentoring the Next Generation
47:00 – Legacy, Passion, and Final Takeaways
🌐 Connect with Laetitia
🌍 Website: https://laetitiamodel.com
📕 Unseen Book: https://laetitiamodel.com/product/unseen/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laetitia_channel_model/
🎥 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/laetitiamodel
🎓 Art Model Academy: https://www.instagram.com/artmodelacademy/
🚀 Connect with Trea Da Fit Artist
💪🏾Coaching & Training: https://nextworldfitness.com
🎨 Creative Network (Fit Masterpiece Collabs): https://fit-masterpiece-collabs.mn.co/
🎧 More Episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sculptncreate
🎤 Be a Guest on the Podcast
If you’re an artist, entertainer, creative, or wellness professional with a passion for storytelling, creativity, physical and personal growth—we’d love to hear your journey!
Apply here👉🏾: https://rebrand.ly/hc85nt8
🔥 Whether you’re a dancer, model, or creative carving your own lane, this episode shows how to evolve your craft and protect your legacy.
