Q&A WITH Dj Lightner
Global Systems 1 Management
How did you get started modeling?
When I was a junior in high school I got scouted by an agent from New York Model Management. He saw me on Instagram and direct messaged me. At first I did not believe it. I never wished to model but people would often comment on how I should start. My family and friends told me it was fake. I did some research found out the agent and management was legit. A few weeks later I met with the agent in Sacramento and got signed!
What is the favorite place you visited?
My favorite place I have visited is a tie between Israel and Thailand! In Israel I had the opportunity to scuba dive at the age of nine into the Sea of Galilee with my family. It was an unforgettable experience. In Thailand I rode an elephant when I was very young. One of the first memories I ever remember and it sticks with me today.
What's your best advice for someone who just started modeling?
Be confident. Be unique. Be yourself.
What motivates you to work hard?
I work hard because I know if I don’t work hard I will never achieve the goals I set for myself. I work hard for my family and my friends. I work hard for my haters and doubters. I work hard to achieve my peak potential in the environment I was placed in. In the end I want to satisfied with my efforts in life.
What is your favorite thing about your career?
Having a model career isn’t bad! I get to travel, see new places, meet new people, try new foods. I can also learn from so many different outlets, I love being in the mix.
If you could choose to do anything for a day what would it be?
Sounds cliche, but I would love to skydive! I haven’t managed to jump out of an airplane yet. My Dad, (who I am named after) was a smoke jumper legend. He is now retired and I want to make him proud of our name!
How would your friends describe you?
“Independent, smart, can get along with anyone. strongheaded and determined. ready to take action on whatever set out to do.” -Frankie
“Fuckin raddest man alive a classy broad No, on the real like an athleteYoung hooligan” -Chayton “Leader Driven Inspirational Caring to those who are loyal Focused Goal oriented Sees the big picture” -Haley
“I’d say very determined and wise and wants to be the best at everything Very confident and knows what he wants, straight forward looks are very modern, very sharp and toned with clear skin” -Isaac “He’s funny asf, creative, Charismatic and loyal” -Tate “When I first met Dorsey Lightner, I felt like a mortal among gods. Possessive of keen intellect, a temperament cooler than Alaska in deep winter, and loyal to a fault. I’ve never met someone with a higher drive to succeed. Words fail to completely capture the individual that is DJ Lightner thanks to his adaptability. But make no mistake, Mr. Lightner is a man you want on your team.” -David
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include cooking, MMA, playing any and all sports, dancing with music, trying new things, Lifting weights, or reading/learning about new things I am interested in!
What is your favorite food?
Favorite food is some well made Pizza and a good ranch dipping sauce
What do you consider the toughest aspect of this job?
Being able to be yourself in front of a camera is harder than it looks. Especially when you are with new individuals that you don’t know well. When modeling, adapting to your environment is the most important aspect.
What is the best/worst thing about modeling?
The best part of modeling is that you get to showcase your individuality. The worst part about modeling is that some people simply will not appreciate your authenticity.
What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee with? Kanye West
Gregory Rodrigues - UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT FIGHTER
Tell me about your work?
My work is fighting and I have been doing that since I was 8 years old, when I started training brazilian jiu jitsu in my town Manaus- Amazonas.
What motivates you to work hard?
I am motivated by my wife, my mom and my friends. I don’t fight for them, I fight for myself, but they support me a lot! And this is really helpful!
Who inspires you?
My inspiration is my dad! He passed away in 2015. He was my main motivator! He handled the bills so I could train and dedicate myself! And because of that I became a professional fighter.
What is your favorite thing about your career?
My favorite thing in my career is the work that I love to do! I think few people have the possibility to work with what they love and I'm privileged for that. I also like the adrenaline, pressure and glamor that my work has.
How would your friends describe you?
My friends would describe me as a happy, cheerful, humble guy and also serious at times.
What are your hobbies?
My favorite hobbies are going to the beach, barbecuing with friends and being with friends at church.
What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
I love watching UFC. It is really important for me to see the fighters' level and know all the athletes.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
I want to take my wife and go somewhere snowing and get a hot chocolate. 
What's your favorite food?
My favorite food is pasta with white sauce.
Who is your favorite sports hero?
My favorite sports hero is Mike Tyson.
What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee?
I would like to meet The Rock “ Dwayne Johnson “ in Starbucks.
MARVIN ROSE: SINGER/SONGWRITER
1. What first got you into music?
Music has always been a part of my life. Already as a little child I was fascinated by everything I could create sounds with. If it were different pots in the kitchen, my blue toy guitar that I got for my third anniversary or the toy drums that I played with so often, that my grandpa had to fix it countless times. Creating sounds always made me feel happy.
2. Who inspired you to make music?
Not a person inspired me, it’s just the music by itself, the harmonies and sounds.
3. How would your friends describe you?
Wait, you assume I have friends – I think my friends would describe me as a fun person, spontaneous, adventurous, but also loyal.
4. What are your hobbies?
My greatest hobbies are playing the piano and singing, which has become a path of my career.
I regularly attend the gym and besides I love to travel to extraordinary places that inspire me in my life and music.
5. What’s your favorite food?
Oh…this question is too difficult. That depends on the day and how beautiful food is arranged.
6. What motivates you to work hard?
My greatest motivation is putting a smile on other people’s faces with my music.
I’m also pushed by seeing other successful people working hard for their goals. The harder you work for your goals the more it becomes reality to live a life that makes you happy.
7. Which famous musicians do you admire most?
I actually don’t have any idols, but there are a few musicians I really like. Michael Jackson, Elton John, Justin Bieber and Charlie Puth are some of them. At the age of fourteen I began to take classical piano lessons and over time I also loved classical composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin or Liszt. Also Ludovico Einaudi was a big inspiration for my piano music.
8. If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
It could be for all musicians I’m looking up to. If I could choose, maybe for Justin Bieber.
9. If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
I would like to collaborate with some of my favorite artists, if I had the chance to do so.
10. What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee?
I’d like to meet Charlie Puth then. He seems to be cool.
Leo Starrling
Global Systems 1 Management
I had done some work for a local program and I'd been in two shows for Colorado and Wyoming fashion week through schools, but I didn't really get involved in genuine modeling until my agent contacted me through social media.
Dublin, Ireland is easily the place I would go back to as soon as I could. I had a blast visiting there and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to take a vacation.
Firstly, don't let anyone take you for granted, people who really work in the industry treat each other with respect. Second, stay committed, it can feel like an uphill battle to get your first booking, but if this is what you really want to do stick with it, the people you'll meet are a lot of fun and dedication gets recognized.
My failures. Nothing gives me a bigger push than looking back at when I didn't quite make it. In athletics, in modeling, in my life I've had a lot of downs that I use to motivate my work ethic.
Easily the best thing about this work is the travel. Living on a farm most of my life I didn't even get to see much of the country until I started traveling for work.
If I could do anything, I'd spend the day training with some of the athletes who inspired me to become what I am today.
My friends would probably describe me as too focused to answer the phone when I'm training and a chaotic ball of energy when I'm not. I'm both the most likely to cancel and the most likely to do something crazy when we all hang out.
My biggest hobby is athletics.
I'm a Team USA Pentathlete so I spend a lot of time swimming, running, and training for fencing. I also do rodeo seasonally once a year, so I spent time working with horses and cattle in the late summer which is a lot of fun.
My favorite food is
definitely pasta, even when I'm not bulking I'll make a whole pot of pasta for dinner.
The toughest aspect of this job is probably maintenance. Especially for those working on changing their physique, it takes a lot of work and dedication to stay camera ready when your agent books you.
The best thing about modeling is the travel, seeing new places and having a good time with other models. The worst thing about modeling is getting started, when you don't have many connections, and you have to support your career long enough for it to support itself.
For sure I'd like to meet Mat Fraser, 5x CrossFit Games winner, or Nijel Amos the two time Olympian and talk to them about what it takes to be the best and what kept them on track.