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on the cover: Madison Lopez shows up in true VIVYD style, page 12.
Splish, Splash as Flor Siverhus takes us pool side, page 26.
Just when you think your shoe game is up to date, Welcome to Tuesday’s Shoes, page 52.
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A little fine art mixed with a little photography featuring Sada, page 56.
VIVYD DEBUT: ALEXIA MAKES HER VIVYD DEBUT IN THE DEBUTANTE BEAUTY EDITORIAL FEATURING THE MAKEUP SERVICES OF TEMPEST KNOX, PAGE 32.
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Return to Work Roundtable Editorial By Raymond Kemp
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s the inevitable return to workplaces leaps toward us, allow me to offer the Kemp Keys to a triumphant return to the office: Belief, Attitude, Character, Focus, and Grit. Our top priority must clarify that the organization’s leaders and managers are genuinely founded and unwavering in their BELIEF in the safe return to the workplace. It is human nature to search for affection when we enter spaces, and we are hardwired that way. The sense to detect a sabertoothed tiger before we see it or the return of a childhood friend has been with us from birth, and our gut feeling is usually right on with our environment. The welcome is essential, particularly for those hired in the virtual working environment due to COVID-19.
Big answers to be carried by all supervisors: • Why are we back? • How is this better than the virtual workplace? • What are my benefits to being back? • Is the company committed to my safety and wellbeing in the workplace? *Flex hours *Childcare *Fitness and health *Periodic personal surveys • •
Periodic climate and cultural assessments Feedback mechanisms
Displaying a truthful level of care is crucial to reestablishing trust at work as people return. A script for leadership and management is a great way to stay on message and give words to the organization’s feelings for the most significant assets, the people. Display a solid, elevated, and consistent ATTITUDE towards the beliefs of the return. We know that attitude is established in beliefs. It is easy to spot the disingenuous; therefore, leadership must have a solid upright outward posture of their sincere dedication to the mission and the team. Attitude has an impact on climate, which frontline leaders and day-to-day operations most influence. And culture, which is top-down influence and reputation, takes longer to change yet is influenced daily by attitudes. Moreover, the attitude of the frontline leaders
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immediately impacts the organization, and the C-Suite perspectives are the slow-moving long-term influence. CHARACTER must be tangible, worn on the vest and shoulders. All persons in authority and responsible for others have an impact on culture and social climate norms. When supervisors conduct themselves in an honorable fashion, their teams emulate that behavior from emails to social events. Just as they may emulate the leader’s dedication when the source is available to all, it is worth investing in a character coach or leader development classes for the frontline leaders to refine their subtle displays of character for the organization’s benefit. Including an overt outward display of character as well. FOCUS on the vision. Guiding principles of the organization must be equivalent to the attention and care of the community, the team, and the employees. The Navy had a phrase, “Sailors first, mission always.” Another foundational principle used throughout the entirety of the fighting force, “Ship, Shipmate, self,”; was deeply imbued within the core of each training process and inextricably written into the culture of the Navy. Placed upon the heart and nature of every fighting Sailor, this concept grew from Basic Training and Officer’s Candidate School as it was part of their DNA. The people’s first phrase came during an era when Sailors needed to understand and feel their importance as individuals. Similar to today, the US Navy was grappling with its standing as the world’s finest Navy. The entire enterprise became laser-focused on the mission and the people who attained it, strengthening the culture of the Navy while letting go of some traditions.
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GRIT. The can-do mentality, undergirded confidence, and competency are essential to the success of return. There does not have to be a marine war cry added to every speech or email signature, “OoRAH!” Yet the intentional feel of being stronger together when felt unforced in communication makes it believable and contagious! When the workforce feels commitment and dedication, it is exponentially reciprocated. When resources are recommended and used to the benefit of everyone, a bond is formed. According to the Cambridge Dictionary’s definition, cohesion is the state of sticking together or being in close agreement and working well together. Team cohesion occurs when a group of individuals feel connected and driven to achieve a common goal. Being a cohesive team means that group goals are met, and everyone feels like they have contributed to the group’s overall success. As you round table and prepare for your organization’s return, I offer these Keys as a successful return to the workplace. Your team shall be victorious and resilient! On the occasion when you make your way back to work and face the challenges of returning to the workplace, encourage yourself often with these ten two-letter words; “If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me.” www.kempleadership.com www.facebook.com/Kemp-Leadership-Solutions-106215177457656 www.instagram.com/kempsolutions www.linkedin.com/in/rdkemp www.twitter.com/kempn3d
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Photographer Mr. F Stop Instagram @RTP_iphoneshow
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PAID OR NOT TO BE PAID? That is the question..... When is it acceptable not to charge for your modeling services.
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by Ron Adams his reoccurring question must be the one of the questions of the year, decade, century…as a model when should I start getting paid? I hear it all the time. It is usually a conversation that models have with other models, but I have been privy to this discussion from time to time. Usually right after that question, you would hear a response similar to this “know your worth” or “don’t let them use you” or something along those lines. However, the truth of the matter is as with most topics, there is no clear-cut answer to monetizing your time because the bottom line is simple, it is “YOUR” time, so you are the only one that can truly answer that. Instead, I will give you a few examples of when other considerations might need to be made before you start insisting that being paid is the only way to get value out of your time and career.
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Riddle me this? How much did JLO or the Weeknd get paid to perform in the last two Superbowl’s? The answer is next to nothing. Forbes reported a story which stated that the only thing that was covered for these Superbowl’s was the cost of production and expenses. Why is this important? Well to be honest some people never account for the other side of the coin and that is the full cost of conducting a production. On any scale, whether it is the Superbowl or your first photoshoot, the cost of production has to be accounted for and taken into regard. For example, if your rate is $100 dollars an hour and your photographer’s rate is $125 an hour, but he or she is willing to offer a collaboration with you, do you think you should get paid? I would hope that in this case your answer would be no as the rates are pretty even and in fact in this example the model comes out the winner. Here is another instance, if you are being provided with wardrobe, makeup, studio time, and photographic services to where your not only getting exposure to the business’s network, but you get the images used in the production for no additional cost, should you have a rate? In this case I would say that you should only expect compensation if the finished product is expected to produce sizeable revenue, i.e., the reason why movie stars get paid and get percentages of the total box office. But for smaller productions to where the grossing yield is expected to be small, no compensation would be ideal here. Again, there is no real formula to get to this answer but keep in mind, if you are just starting and have nothing to bargain with (followers, a portfolio of work, etc.) many businesses that will provide you all of those things may find themselves reluctant to pay someone a few hundred dollars when they are footing a production cost that may equal well over $700 to $1000. So, when should you ask for compensation? I would say that anytime your expenses exceed that of what is expected in normal shoot. Meaning
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if you are asked to travel out of your local area, or you are asked to show up with your make up professionally done, or if you are asked to arrive in specific wardrobe that you would have to purchase. Any one of those reason would warrant a discussion on paid work. Additionally, other examples would include being involved in large scale projects or marketing campaigns, to where the company you are freelancing for stands to receive something that can be measured in a financial formula. Just keep in mind that if you are receiving compensation, that means that the person or company paying has an expectation of professionalism associated with paying an employee. This suggests that your skill set, and professional product warrants the rate that you are asking for. In the end your time is your time and how you monetize it is completely up to you. Nonetheless if you are truly serious about your craft, I would suggest that before you ask about being paid, that you refine your skills, build a reputation, offer countering points such as social media influence and what you can offer to the company as investment into you. That will go a hell of lot further than just asking for money just because that seems like something that you should do. Be honest with yourself and what you are offering, if all you have to bargain with is a pretty face, that may not be enough for most small companies to decide to pay you. Sure, there are individuals that may deal, but a small company with a small budget is only concerned about the bottom line. And if I have said it once, I will say it again, if JLO can perform on a world stage and not get paid, where do you honestly stack up in the big cog of the machine. There are far more other things that need to be taken into consideration before you start spouting out words like “know your worth.” I would never suggest that you should not get paid but remember there is more than one way to receive what you want or deserve.
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VIVYD Swimsuit Vol. 3 July 2021
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Photographer Senimagery Instagram @senimagery
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