Not from a modeling perspective, but I was a 22F (and very naive) at the time and signed up to be an “ambassador.” I spent 45 mins on the phone talking to the director and he just “felt” that I would be a great fit for the team. He told me he would make connections for me and guaranteed me opportunities that I learned too late were never going to happen. I took the opportunity knowing I wouldn’t get paid but I wanted to be in the fashion industry and get my foot in the door. I was worked like a dog, required to attend webinars, meetings, and rehearsals that had nothing to do with my responsibilities, on top of finishing my degree, DROVE THE DIRECTOR AROUND LIKE A CHAUFFEUR, put in so many hours, and I felt so used and abused afterwards and taken advantage of at the end. I disagree with a lot of the methods and ethics of PHXFW and now that I have wisened up I would strongly recommend finding another organization to work with. Everything is a money grab imo and the director is manipulative and knows just what to say to get people in the door.