We Speak nourishes a positive, healthy, family-like environment for its models. Models are paid promptly and protected. Commissions are not cut from model pay and there is little to no cost in getting started. There are never mysterious fees. We Speak encourages friendly, fair treatment of models on every set.

No. We Speak is a non-binding, non-exclusive agency. We Speak does not lock down its models with cumbersome contracts. We Speak models have freedom to manage their careers. At the same time, We Speak helps cultivate models' careers.​

You can. We won’t stop you, and even encourage it. We Speak’s model agreement does not conflict with other agencies. However, look through the agency’s contract carefully. Make sure it isn’t an exclusive contract. Also, be aware that other agencies won’t protect you like We Speak does. When you get a casting for the same job, respect the agency that you confirmed with first.

No. We Speak believes a model’s earnings are her own. We Speak doesn’t take a cut. Models may be responsible for a 2.9% payment processing charge, about half of the time. Traditional agencies take up to 20%, sometimes more.

We Speak signs models in the immediate NYC area, as well as the Seattle area. You should be available for castings and go-sees in the city you are nearest to. Castings may have as little notice as a few hours, or as much notice as a few weeks, and do not guarantee a booking.

The We Speak model has a healthy lifestyle, positive outlook, and unique features. We Speak seeks interesting faces and cultural, ethnic, and body diverse individuals. We Speak especially seeks to represent models not already portrayed in the model board. If you feel you have something no one else on the board has, you may be a good fit. Apply here.

Most clients generally request 5’8”+ for print and 5’9”+ for runway. We Speak makes some exceptions. It never hurts to submit!

No. But that doesn’t stop We Speak from representing all sizes of women. We Speak doesn’t consider models over a certain size to be “plus size.” They are models and they are women. You can be healthy at a size 2 as well as a size 20. We Speak is all about the body love!

No. We Speak does accept male model submissions, however. One day, the agency will be ready to show off all the healthy guys to the world. Occasionally, clients will request male models, and you’ll be at the top of the list.

There can be a few expenses for any model just starting out. Models are responsible for supplying comp cards and a physical/electronic portfolio for castings. We Speak values transparency. Models are made aware of any expenses and they are often optional. Many traditional agencies have a plethora of expenses. We Speak keeps expenses at bay whenever possible.

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Absolutely! You will also get a referral bonus if your contact books a model within 30 days. Send your contact's info to and any additional information you may have.

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We Speak models are drug free. To keep the definition of “drug free” simple, We Speak had decided to stick to the law. You must not partake in any drugs considered illegal in your state to become a We Speak model.

Not at all. There is an outdated, derogatory stereotype out there about models. This is not what We Speak intends to address by creating a drug free environment. We Speak believes that a drug free environment is safer, healthier, and more reliable.

All models go through the health approval process. This includes a holistic health questionnaire. The questionnaire includes social, mental, familial, physical aspects and more. We also get the green light from your longest standing health practitioner.

If We Speak invites you to join the We Speak family, the agency is committed to you. The holistic questionnaire We Speak provides helps you think about your definition of health. As a prospective model, you have an opportunity to analyze how you feel and improve upon your lifestyle over time.

We Speak reviews submissions as often as possible. Sometimes, submissions are seen and replied to right away. Sometimes, you won’t receive an approval. Sometimes, if you're a great fit for a new client, you will receive an approval months later. Please understand, be patient, keep your profile updated, and keep following your dreams.

As long or as short as you’d like. There are three main steps once you’re approved. Every model must complete the health questionnaire, doctor’s physical, and certify you're drug free. Each model has her own timeline. Once these steps are complete, you will review the We Speak model agreement.

After you have received your confirmation email for your new model account, log in. In your log in menu, you will see a tab “My Modelling Profile.” Click on the tab. Here you should see a place to fill out your contact info under the “Contact” tab. Fully fill out the “Contact” and “Stats” tabs. Click "Submit." Your profile is only sent once you click "Submit." Don’t forget to upload your portfolio and polaroids to the "Photos" and "Polaroid" tabs.

Only Admin can delete photos. Upload what photos you have, or all of your best work. We Speak will take care of organizing your photos into a proper portfolio if you’re approved.

The best advice for any model submitting to We Speak is: complete all the tabs of your profile in full. Many incomplete profiles have to be overlooked and often don’t even include photos.  Beyond that, have an articulate bio. Link to a website and your social media (if you have them). Upload what professional photos you have. If you don’t already have an established model portfolio, focus on submitting great polaroids. Don’t just upload selfies from your phone. As you grow as a model, always keep your bio, measurements, and photos updated. (Even after you’re approved!).

Yes! We Speak loves seeing progress. The model database is checked frequently for new clients.

If you can’t log in and don’t see your email confirmation to activate your account, check your spam. If you still can’t find your activation link, contact We Speak here. Your account will be activated manually. Once your account is activated, you still need to log in to fill out your model profile. Remember, you must click submit for the model submission to be received. If you stop after activating your account, you cannot be considered as a model yet.

Hailing from Seattle, Briauna Mariah has been modeling ten years. Graduating high school with an A.S. degree after rigorous studies in 2010, she decided to move to NYC. Experience from agency representation in both Seattle and NYC helped her understand the industry. Published model and entrepreneur, Briauna, founded We Speak in late 2013. Her knowledge of people, industry, technology, and business are helping change fashion advertising.

Despite her exciting success upon arriving in New York, she saw a recurring theme. Models were not getting paid their earnings. Keeping measurements below a 24” waist was a continuous pressure. Models were bullied by agents. Sexual harassment was also a hot topic at the time. Briauna is a woman who takes action. She didn’t like what she saw, so she began to plan what would become the business plan of We Speak. Her mission was to combat what had become the norm.