Francine Champagne is President of Vision Los Angeles and a leading force in modern model management. Her career began in New Orleans as a model, but it wasn’t long before she discovered her true passion behind the scenes - scouting talent, developing careers, and shaping the future of the industry. After stints as a model in Japan, Paris and New York, she began her career agency-side at Elite Los Angeles, where she played a key role in launching the careers of future stars like Cameron Diaz.
In this episode, Francine shares how she co-founded Champagne Trott, later evolving it into Vision LA and what sets her agency apart. She speaks about building a business with heart, the importance of maintaining balance as a working mother, and why personal connection still matters. With decades of wisdom and plenty of standout stories, Francine brings depth, clarity, and humour to the realities of model management today.