Tash Talks TV
Tash Talks TV brings you inside the minds of female brand founders and the leaders of the UK’s fastest-growing e-commerce tech companies.
Hosted by Tash Courtenay-Smith – serial entrepreneur, investor, NED and fractional Head of Growth – each episode dives into the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs that have shaped the futures of some of the UK's leading founders.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech lover or you just love hearing the growth stories behind top brands, this is the podcast for you.
Tash Talks TV
The Power of the Portrait: How One Photo Shoot Helped Train an AI Avatar
What happens when a single photo shoot becomes the DNA of an AI avatar?
In this special episode of Tash Talks, photographer and creative director Hana Noguchi joins Tash to reflect on the personal brand shoot they created together—one that would later be used to train Tash’s hyperrealistic digital twin.
From her journey into photography as a teen in South Korea to testing new models at IMG and working with influencers, Hana shares her insights on building trust, creating comfort on set, and capturing authentic personal brands. The two also explore the rise of AI avatars, what makes a truly impactful image, and how real-life energy and emotion can shape the digital world.
📸 Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest thoughts on tech disruption, and a few thoughts on whether every influencer will eventually need a digital twin.
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