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A Note from National Director Rebecca Dueger

Models and talent have a journey ahead of them and much of that is internal. Our focus at Discovery Spotlight is on building confidence, relationships, and resumes to give our talent the tools they need to reach their goals. These are tools that are priceless in life and in the entertainment industry. The spotlight is ever growing and evolving and the Discovery Spotlight blog is here to help you in your journey.

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Learn how to make the most of a virtual audition from Discovery Spotlight

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