Welcome to my memoir, I Escaped Hollywood, Barely. This is a true story of my life as an international model and professional photographer working in Tokyo and Hollywood. Through real experiences, lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories, I share what it took to survive the industry and rebuild my life. Readers are invited to follow the journey as the book unfolds — raw, honest, and written from the heart.

Learn how to turn lived experience into structured memoir. This course helps you identify turning points, write cinematic scenes instead of summaries, and uncover the emotional cost behind your biggest moments. Move from “this happened” to “this shaped me.” By the end, you’ll gain clarity on your story’s core theme and begin writing with purpose and intention.

Modeling looks glamorous from the outside. From the inside it is auditions, rejection, long flights, strange cities, and learning how to survive in rooms where nobody is looking out for you. This is the story of what it actually felt like — the model calls, the bookings, the ones that got away, and the women I met along the way who changed everything. You were never as alone as they wanted you to feel. This is proof.

Welcome to Original Valley Girl: Inside the 80s. This is not a history lesson—it’s a flashback. Step into a world of shopping malls, cassette tapes, neon colors, big hair, music videos, friendships, fashion, and dreams. Through short videos and nostalgic moments, experience what life felt like before social media and smartphones. Whether you lived it, missed it, or wish you had, welcome to the unforgettable world of the 1980s. 💕

Commercials and MTV featuring Cristal, 1980-2026, for my Memoir.

Join me behind the scenes as I photograph and film actor and author Ian Jacklin for his website [www.ianjacklin.com](www.ianjacklin.com). Watch a real Hollywood session unfold — lighting, direction, and the full story of how we brought his vision to life. Now available as a full replay. 🎬

This course is designed for memoir writers who want to understand how publishing works today. We’ll explore the different paths available — traditional publishing, independent publishing, and modern creator-driven publishing — so you can choose what fits your story and your goals. You’ll learn how to position your memoir, understand the publishing landscape, and build confidence as you move toward sharing your story with the world.