From 12-Year-Old Secret Model to Sports Ambassador | S1E5: Victoria Brito

In this energetic episode of the Fashion Host Podcast, top models Vlada Roslyakova and Ines Crnokrak welcome the incredible Victoria Brito! Born in Brazil and raised in Miami, Victoria shares her wild journey of being scouted at 6 years old, keeping her booming modeling career a total secret to survive severe bullying in middle school, and being discovered by legendary photographer Bruce Weber at just 12. Victoria opens up about her transition from high fashion to becoming a leading voice in sports as an ambassador for the NFL and New Era, the crucial difference between a “model” and an “influencer,” and how she confidently navigates male-dominated boardrooms to demand a seat at the table. 00:00 - Intro: Meet the energetic and multi-talented Victoria Brito 01:56 - Scouted at McDonald’s at 6 years old in Miami 05:12 - The turning point: Getting discovered by Bruce Weber at age 12 08:29 - Surviving middle school bullies and hiding a Vogue modeling career 11:33 - Moving to NYC at 16 and taking care of her mother 14:44 - The best career advice from Bruce Weber 19:43 - Combining fashion and sports: Working with the NFL and New Era 22:09 - The social media era: Adapting from model to influencer 24:57 - Ballet, injuries, and bringing dance to fashion sets 30:53 - Changing agencies: Dealing with bad management and listening to your gut 35:02 - The harsh truth: Why being an influencer is NOT the same as being a model 40:02 - Fighting for women in sports and equal pay in women’s socce