KAREN LEE GROUP

Karen Lee Grybowski

Founder of Karen Lee Group / KLG Model U, offers a boutique coaching and talent development experience designed to inspire confidence, empower, polish personal presence, and prepare aspiring models, actors, and professionals for success. Drawing on decades of international fashion industry experience, Karen provides personalized mentorship with an emphasis on professionalism, elegance, and lasting career development. Every client receives thoughtful guidance tailored to their individual goals, whether pursuing agency representation, casting opportunities, or refining their personal brand. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to elevate your career, KLG offers expert coaching, industry insight, and opportunities for growth.

MODEL COACHING

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DEVELOPMENT

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SCOUTING

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CASTINGS

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MODEL COACHING | DEVELOPMENT | SCOUTING | CASTINGS |

“Karen Lee was a major influence in my career from the start and I’m forever thankful for her guidance and her sincere interest in me, and all the models she has taken under her wing, over the years. As someone who has grown up in this industry and seen it all, I can tell you there aren’t many with the knowledge and passion to share that Karen has.”

— Coco Rocha

KLG Services

Coaching & Development

  • Runway Walking and Presentation Training.

  • Digital Photos, Video,  & Portrait Development

  • Image Consulting: Dress for Success for Models and Actors

Casting Services

  • Fashion Shows

  • Photo Shoots

  • Commercials Projects

  • Special Events

Scouting & Agency Placement

  • Talent evaluation

  • Introductions to leading agencies

WORK WITH US

  • "Karen Lee is the best MA in the game! Everytime I leave Karen’s I walk away more confident than before. She made me feel comfortable and at home when i was just a young model living in new york city."

    — Abby Meeker

  • “karen lee scouted me when i was 15 and completely took me under her wing. I have shot all around the world and i’ve learned so much through working with her.”

    — London Scully

  • “Besides being one of the best scouts in the business and instrumental in finding many of today’s top Stars, Karen Lee understands the needs of a model and truly cares about their well-being.”

    —John Casablancas

MODEL U
101 Book

Over many years of experience in the modeling industry, I have often been asked about penning a resource guidebook for models. This guide is a handy and accessible reference for models on the rise and their parents to find important general information from an industry veteran: yours truly. The information contained in this book has been accrued over decades, through my time spent as a teacher, as a fashion model, and through my time working for several top modeling agencies: Wilhelmina, Pauline's, and Elite Model Management, where I was the Director of Scouting

ORDER YOUR COPY HERE

KAREN LEE GROUP

Your Questions, Answered

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

CONTACT

karen@karenleegroup.com

Karen Lee Group ("KLG") is a scouting, coaching, and mentoring company for aspiring models. We embrace diversity and inclusiveness and consider the safety and well-being of our models a top priority. As such, we believe it is important to advise models about unethical people who may prey on their ambitions and talent. Please be aware that there may be certain individuals on the internet or in person falsely claiming to be a representative, photographer, or scout for KLG. 

If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be a representative of KLG, do not respond without first verifying their identity. Promptly reach out to Karen Lee Group directly to confirm that the person or entity that has reached out to you is affiliated with KLG. If you are under the age of 18, it is also important, and sometimes required by law, that a parent or guardian be involved in your career.

We wish you the best and please know that your safety is a priority.