From Chanel to Stand-Up Comedy | Heidi Mount’s Story

What is more intimidating: a fashion casting or a stand-up audience? Model and comedian Heidi Mount has experienced both. Heidi reunites with Vlada and Ines to discuss being discovered at a Britney Spears concert, working with Karl Lagerfeld and waiting for a Chanel campaign confirmation. She shares her perspective on growing up in fashion, motherhood, agency dynamics and body pressure—before explaining why she took her voice from the runway to the comedy stage. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introducing model & comedian Heidi Mount 03:29 - Being discovered at a Britney Spears concert at 12 08:42 - Why having a chaperone mattered 13:28 - Booking a Numéro cover & returning to modeling at 19 17:12 - Connecting with Karl Lagerfeld through humor 22:25 - Waiting for a Chanel campaign confirmation 26:43 - Karl Lagerfeld’s public persona & their creative connection 34:16 - How motherhood changed her motivation 36:56 - Post-pregnancy body expectations & pressure to be thin 42:44 - Challenging agency egos & difficult work logistics 52:43 - Moving from the runway into stand-up comedy 01:04:47 - Comedy setbacks versus casting rejection 01:14:56 - Advice to her younger self & thoughts on prenups 01:18:45 - Rapid-fire Q&A JOIN THE CONVERSATION Would you rather face a fashion casting or perform five minutes of stand-up? FOLLOW Heidi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heidiwmount/ FASHION HOST PODCAST Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FashionHostPodcast Website: https://fashion-host.com/ Instagram: