Fashioned in Faith

IN CONVO32 I INTERVIEWED ALEXIS BENNETT, VOGUE MAGAZINE'S NEWEST COMMERCE WRITER. SHE TALKS ABOUT HER JOURNEY AS A WRITER AND EDITOR WORKING AT SOME OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY'S TOP MAGAZINES FROM IN STYLE TO COSMOPOLITAN AND NOW VOGUE. SHE SHARES HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES ON GROWING HER FAITH AND TRUSTING GOD WHILE BEING GRATEFUL FOR THE NEW DOORS HE HAS OPENED FOR HER. TUNE IN HERE! FOLLOW ALEXIS ON INSTAGRAM @_ALEXISBENNETT

AS HUMAN BEINGS, OUR FIRST INSTINCT IS TO SURVIVE. AS BELIEVERS, WE  SOMETIMES STRUGGLE WITH NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND IN CONVO31 I TALK ABOUT HOW TO COMBAT THOSE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS WITH POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AND SCRIPTURE. BUT, SOMETIMES OUR NEGATIVE THOUGHTS BECOME REALITY. WHEN REALITY HITS AND THINGS DO NOT GO AS PLANNED, WE THEN NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PREPARE FOR A BACK UP PLAN.    EMAIL| INFO@FASHIONEDINFAITH.COM INSTAGRAM| @FASHIONEDINFAITH

IN CONVO30 I TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRAYING AND MANIFESTING. I SHARE HOW BACK IN 2019 I PRAYED AND ASKED GOD TO GIVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A FULL TIME ENTREPRENEUR BY THE END OF 2020 AND MY PRAYER WAS MANIFESTED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. PRAYING IS THE FOUNDATION AND DRIVING TOOL TO ALLOW GOD TO MOVE IN YOUR LIFE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS COMMUNICATE WITH HIM AND TRUST THE PROCESS.

IN CONVO29, I FELT IT WAS NECESSARY WITH THIS PLATFORM AND MY INFLUENCE TO DISCUSS THE IMPORTANT MATTERS GOING ON IN THE WORLD. WE ARE NOT ONLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC WITH COVID-19, WE ARE ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF A RECESSION WITH MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LOSING THEIR JOBS AND UNEMPLOYMENT AT AN ULTIMATE HIGH. WE ARE PREPARING FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY WE ARE FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL BLACK LIVES LOST TO RACISM AND INJUSTICE. #BLACKLIVESMATTER A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY FEEL THE YEAR 2020 IS CANCELED DUE TO ALL THESE EVENTS HAPPENING. I BELIEVE 2020 IS A YEAR OF GROWTH & RECONCILIATION. THERE IS HOPE FOR MIRACLES AND BLESSINGS ON THE OTHER SIDE IF WE KEEP FAITH. 

IN CONVO 28 I INTERVIEW V.MORA FOUNDER ANNA LIVERMORE, WHO HAS BEEN IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY FOR 12 YEARS WORKING AND HELPING ASPIRING FASHION DESIGNERS BUILD THEIR BRANDS. FROM PATTERNS, TO SAMPLES, TO BUDGETING, AND PLANNING PRODUCTION SCHEDULES SHE SITS DOWN TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING A FEAR INVENTORY. A FEAR INVENTORY IS WRITING DOWN ALL YOUR FEARS AND ADDRESSING THEM WHILE LISTING THE WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES. WHEN YOU DO THIS, YOU ARE ABLE TO THEN FOCUS ON THE FAITH ASPECT BECAUSE YOU HAVE ALREADY CONFRONTED YOUR FEARS AND THOUGHT ABOUT THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN. NOW IT IS TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE BEST THAT COULD HAPPEN. DREAM BIG AND BUILD THE FASHION CAREER YOU DESIRE!

IN CONVO27 I ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF FASHIONEDINFAITH.COM AND I SIT DOWN TO INTERVIEW FOOTWEAR DESIGNER ERIC JONES WHO EVERYONE KNOWS AS "DOCTOR DAPPER". WE DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING WHEN IT COMES TO TELLING A STORY TO SELL A PRODUCT. HE IS TRANSPARENT ABOUT HIS JOURNEY TO GENERATIONAL WEALTH. WE MAY HAVE HAD DIFFERENCES ON OUR SPIRITUAL BELIEFS, BUT THIS OPEN DIALOGUE ALLOWED US TO CONNECT ON A LEVEL OF FAITH. DOCTOR DAPPER OPENED MY EYES ON WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO STEP OUT ON BLIND FAITH BY MOVING TO A NEW CITY, TO PURSUE ALL HIS DREAMS AFTER BUILDING HIS BRAND LFLS SHOES. TAKE A LISTEN & LEAVE A REVIEW. 

IN CONVO26, GUEST ARMANCEY FROM THE ARMANCEY AGENCY JOINS US TO SHARE HER FAITH JOURNEY AS A PRODUCT DEVELOPER & BRAND/MARKETING STRATEGIST. SHE TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOURSELF BY INDULGING IN EDUCATION WHILE APPLYING YOUR SKILLS AND TALENTS. GROWING UP IN A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN WITH LITTLE TO NO FASHION INFLUENCE, SHE MOVED TO LOS ANGELES AND BIRTHED HER BUSINESS. SHE LATER WENT BACK TO HER HOME TOWN TO EXPAND HER BRAND AND BECAME A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHERS. 

IN CONVO25 I SIT DOWN WITH DECHEL, OWNER OF GALERIE LA, A SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING STORE AT THE ROW IN DTLA. WE DISCUSS HOW SHE WENT FROM A PRE-MED STUDENT TO A CELEBRITY FASHION STYLIST, TO STORE OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR. WE DIVE INTO THE REAL ON WHAT SUSTAINABLE FASHION REALLY MEANS, HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN, AND A COUPLE RESOURCES TO START OFF YOUR SUSTAINABLE JOURNEY. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW THE CORONA VIRUS IS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH STRONG THROUGH THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES WHILE ADJUSTING YOUR BUSINESS MODEL.

IN CONVO24, I TALK ABOUT HOW THE CORONA VIRUS IS AFFECTING NOT ONLY THE FASHION INDUSTRY, BUT OUR ECONOMY GLOBALLY. I DISCUSS WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CATCHING THE VIRUS AND HOW TO BALANCE FAITH AND WISDOM THROUGH THIS CHALLENGING SEASON. I GIVE TIPS ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY QUARANTINE AND SOCIAL DISTANCE YOURSELF WHILE WORKING FROM HOME. I ALSO EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF STIRRING UP YOUR FAITH AND TUNING OUT THE FEAR FROM THE WORLD. "GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR..." II TIM. 1:7 

IN CONVO23 I SIT DOWN WITH TWELVE AM OWNER AREIAL LOMACK, ALSO KNOWN AS “THE SHOE DEALER” AS SHE SHARES HER PERSONAL STORY. SHE MOVED TO LA 5 YEARS AGO WITH $200 IN HER POCKET, SLEEPING ON A RELATIVES COUCH WHILE BUILDING HER BUSINESS. IF THAT ISN’T BLIND FAITH… I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS. SHE SHARES HOW HER ENTREPRENEUR SPIRIT WAS DISCOVERED AND HER GOALS FOR HER NON-PROFIT “PASSIONATE & PREPARED”. AREIAL IS THE DEFINITION OF HUSTLE & MOTIVATE. TAKE A LISTEN AND LEAVE A REVIEW.

ON CONVO22 I TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING YOUR SPIRITUAL EYES VS. YOUR PHYSICAL EYES. WHAT APPEARED TO POSSIBLY BE A PAYPAL SCAM ENDED UP BEING A FINANCIAL BLESSING FROM GOD. GOD CAN USE PEOPLE TO COMMUNICATE TO YOU THE NEXT STEPS HE WANTS YOU TO TAKE. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR… YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT!

IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES, OR YOU JUST MIGHT MISS A BLESSING. ON CONVO21 I TALK ABOUT MY EXPERIENCES WHILE TRAVELING TO ETHIOPIA ON A MISSIONS TRIP. CONSULTING YOUR CREATOR IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE ULTIMATELY HE IS THE ONE WHO DESIGNED US. THIS YEAR IS THE YEAR OF INTENTIONALITY. LIVING INTENTIONAL IN 2020 IS A GROWTH JOURNEY ONCE WE DISCOVER WHAT OUR PURPOSE IS IN LIFE. HAVE YOU TAPPED IN TO HEAR GODS VOICE AND THE PLANS HE HAS FOR YOU THIS YEAR? 

IN CONVO20 I SIT DOWN WITH MENSWEAR DESIGNER AND MICHIGAN NATIVE TERRENCE HAYNES. HE OPENS UP ABOUT HIS JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY AND THE GROWTH OF HIS BRAND T+H. WE DISCUSS THE BIRTH OF HIS NEWEST COLLECTION VOL.lll "FREE GAME" AND HIS DESIGN PROCESS. HE SHARES HIS PERSPECTIVE ON WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND YOUR AESTHETIC WHILE NEVER CONFORMING TO THE STANDARDS THAT THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS FORMED. T-PLUS-H.COM

IN CONVO19 I SIT DOWN WITH MENSWEAR DESIGNER AND MICHIGAN NATIVE TERRENCE HAYNES. HE OPENS UP ABOUT HIS JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY AND THE GROWTH OF HIS BRAND T+H. WE DISCUSS THE BIRTH OF HIS NEWEST COLLECTION VOL.lll "FREE GAME" AND HIS DESIGN PROCESS. HE SHARES HIS PERSPECTIVE ON WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND YOUR AESTHETIC WHILE NEVER CONFORMING TO THE STANDARDS THAT THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS FORMED. T-PLUS-H.COM

Studies prove that meditation enables us to focus on mindfulness which allows us to skillfully choose what thoughts to invest in. Why not invest in positive thoughts? Why not manifest in the Earthly realm what is already done in the Heavenly realm? This meditation session allows us to align our thoughts with what God says about us. We focus on abundance, success, and confidence. The power of OVERFLOW.

I was prophesied to that the month of September would be a month of alignment for me. oN convo18 I recap on the success I had at my live taping event of "Fashioned In Faith". I talk about how I have encountered prosperity this month and how I am coming into alignment with the promises God has set out for me.

In CONVO17 I sit down with LA native Alexandria Norman fashion designer of Bellen Brand and serial entrepreneur of The Headquarters LA. We discuss topics such as consistency that leads to success and the importance of balancing your career and family. She tells her testimony of how God’s grace and her faith has gotten her to the point she is today. She emphasizes how serial Faith lead her to be a serial entrepreneur.

In this conversation I sit down to interview Shon Simon, the co-owner of DTLA Production Co. as she tells how and why she became an apparel manufacturer catering production services to fashion designers. We discuss the importance of focusing on your strengths and finding others to help balance out your weaknesses in order to become successful. Leave the fear behind and go for it!

In this conversation I sit down with Nicole Shante, a women's wear designer from Compton, CA. She shares how and why she came up with the name of her brand and the "momma I made it" GOAL. We talk about the importance of making something out of nothing. In the fashion industry there are deadlines and the clock is always ticking.... What sets one designer apart from the next is their ability to press through challenges and make it work. Subscribe to NicoleShante.com to see her new collection releasing soon!

In CONVO14 I talk about one of the richest men in the world Armancio Ortega, the owner of the Inditex Fashion Group and how he started Zara. We talk about the importance of being the man with the "5 talents" or "2 talents" rather than the man who had "1 talent" and did absolutely nothing with it. God wants us to be faithful with the little we have so he can give us a lot. Which man are you? Are you multiplying what you have in front of you?

In this CONVO I share the importance of perspective and how to have a growth mindset instead of the fixed mindset like the 99% of the world. Do you want to be in the 1% club? Are you willing to do things, others are not? We also talk new launch of FENTY x LVMH and how Rihanna is breaking barriers in the fashion industry for women. 

On CONVO12 I sat down with JaVonnie Bryant creator and visual architect of Zevelyn Jean, a lifestyle brand that designs hand crafted turbans . We discuss how she overcame her insecurities after being laid off from her unfulfilling job and soon after birthed her business. We talk about branding, influence, going after a niche and trusting Gods process along the way.

In CONVO11 I discuss what self care means to me and I share some practices that allow me to continuously renew my mind and take care of myself mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially.    Intro | Outro : Trapformations by Stormy Wellington

In CONVO10 I sit down with my sample maker now turned good friend... Gil as he talks about how his fashion career began at the age of 7 around the same time he was first saved. He shares a testimony of Gods grace in his life and gives practical advice o how to balance your duties as a christian in the kingdom and your job in the fashion industry.

During this conversation I discuss the direct correlation between fashion designers copying designs without trying to be unique to differentiate themselves and how comparison is the thief of joy. I discuss how powerful prayer is and also focusing on your destiny.    Intro/Outro: Trapformations by Stormy Wellington (recite twice a day) 

In CONVO8 I discuss the three main reasons why it may be difficult for you to trust God. I talk about the importance of putting in the work to receive the results you expect.  Knowing who God is and the promises he has made to us lays down the foundation for being able to put trust in him.

In this conversation I sit down with Tierra Holland as we highlight the importance of identifying your strengths and weaknesses. We share some of the personal battles we go through and explain how God always sees us through each and every day if we continue to desire that closeness with him. Always remember, life is a marathon...

In CONVO6 I sit down with friend & co-worker Monique Vang as we talk about the preconceived notions of the fashion industry. We share our thoughts and experiences we have as fashion designers and discuss the importance of being self aware of your mental health. We express the importance of recognizing and spreading the LIGHT in the industry that is hidden.

In CONVO5 I sit down with Jasmine Rennie, founder and creative director of Grace Made, the faith driven women's modesty apparel brand. We discuss how God convicted her of the way she dressed to seek attention from men. She reveals how she birthed Grace Made and how she discovered her purpose through the process. 

I sit down with fashion designer of New Palm Collection, Clarissa G. We discuss how she balances her career as a social worker for foster youth while running a fashion brand. We talk about the difference between a LEADER vs. a “boss” and also how significant a prayer life is to stay afloat in this industry. She gives advice on how to get in action, get in motion & remembering to always keep your eyes on God’s promises.

In CONVO3 I tell how this podcast was birthed and how I overcame my doubts and decided to be obedient to God by releasing this podcast "Fashioned in Faith". I began to block out every thought that didn't sound like His voice. I discuss the importance of taking control of your own life while not worrying about what others opinions of you may be. It may have took almost 7 months for me to overcome my fears but I have finally released the first episode and it is HERE!

In this conversation I tell how I had a meltdown in Barney's after meeting June Ambrose that lead to me finding my inspiration and a confirmation from God. I discuss how important it is to remember that your steps are ordered and if you have faith in God and the plans he has for your future, you should be anxious for NOTHING. 

In this conversation I discuss inclusivity on the runways and controversy during fashion week with Gucci and the solutions they came up with after apologizing for offending their African American consumers. Also, I share one of my favorite self help books "The Power Of Positive Thinking" by Norman Peale as he touches on 3 important actions that I now apply in my life to improve my prayer life and grow my faith.