: Building “More Than A Face”: From modeling to meaningful entrepreneurship with Michèle Mottrie 

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In this co:lab episode, Cresco Partner Steven Daems sit down with Michèle Mottrie, founder of More Than A Face. Starting her career at just fifteen, Michèle saw first-hand how the fashion world often values looks over personality. That experience sparked a new idea: to create an agency that stands for authenticity, professionalism and purpose.

Michèle shares how she turned that vision into a company, how the pandemic pushed her to reinvent herself, and why real growth starts with taking action, even before you feel ready.

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Steven and Michèle talk about:

  • Taking the leap and learning by doing
  • Building a people-first agency in a high-pressure, image-driven market
  • The impact of AI and what authenticity still means today
  • Why courage and creativity are the ultimate growth strategy

An inspiring conversation for founders and creators who want to turn their passion into impact and might just need that extra push to start their venture.

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