Styled in Living Color is a cultured place to express and exemplify all that it means being black in fashion. Styled in living color is your everyday truth of showcasing and celebrating OUR stories! It is hosted by Joy Copeland, a fashionpreneur from Prince George's County Maryland who realized that her purpose was to be a vessel empowering through fashion while linking our history to our present. Each episode dives deep into transparent stories, industry tips, and motivational takeaways from guests. Most importantly, each listener will leave with one question in their head. What is my Purpose In Fashion?!
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Listeners of Styled in Living Color that love the show mention:This week, on the season finale Joy, is speaking on the beauty of a blank canvas. This week's episode focuses on the abnormal feeling of starting from scratch. Joy shares her experience of how self-care has impacted her Creativity. Most importantly, understanding that failure can't stop us from finishing. History Fact: Christopher John-Roger 27-year-old Fashion Designer
This week, Joy is speaking on Purpose in Stillness. This week's episode focuses on the positivity of sitting in stillness. Joy shares her experience of sitting in stillness over the last year. Most importantly, understanding that with each season comes a new level of stillness, and focus on your purpose. History Fact: 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
This week, Joy is speaking with fashion photographer, Sed Gary of Dreamstory Production. This week's episode focuses on the "still perspective". Joy and Sed talk about the power of your perspective and how it is associated with your purpose. Sed shares some of the perspective stories that aligned him with where he is now. Most importantly, we talk about the importance of community and how it builds your perspective. History Fact: Andre Leon Talley
This week, Joy celebrates Styled in Living Color Turning One. In this episode, you will hear Joy share on her journey of being a host. As well as talk about her favorite moments from the seasons thus far. Most importantly, Joy discusses why having spaces like Styled in Living Color is so important. History Fact: Misan Harriman
This week, Joy speaks on Claiming Your Purpose in Fashion. This week Joy discusses the importance of taking a rough experience and finding your Joy in each situation. In this episode, you will hear Joy share transparent stories that helped her claim her purpose in fashion. Most importantly, appreciating how God sends wake-up calls to push you to be your best. History Fact: Brandon Blackwood
This week, Joy speaks with designer and image consultant Kayla Smith, Founder of Kurve by Kaylo. This week Joy and Kayla discuss the importance of confidence caries in our daily lives. In this episode, you will hear how being a full-figured woman is celebrated and honored. Most importantly, appreciating the body that God gave you and gaining that confidence that you already have will open the door to your purpose. History Fact: Toccara Jones
This week, Joy discusses the importance of understanding Expectation vs. Reality varies for every person. In this episode, you will hear transparent stories and how we must stop doing a little and expecting a lot. That is not what God intended our purpose to be in fashion. Most importantly, success cannot be fast fashion! History Fact: Mildred Blount
This week, Joy speaks with Wardrobe Stylist, Caitlin Alfred on practicing patience. Joy and Caitlin discuss the importance of embracing your journey as a stylist. Staying focused on your dream and understanding the importance of connections to make it happen. In this episode, you will hear transparent stories on how Caitlin reached goals she didn't even envision for herself leading to working with Tyler Perry Productions. History Fact: Yolanda Braddy Guest-Caitlin Alfred
This week, our host Joy Lawson speaks on how to be intentional within the fashion industry. Joy discusses how our history is already made, and how we must speak through everything we do. In this episode, you will hear how and why it's important to speak and act on the change we want to see in the industry. History Fact: Patrick Kelly Business Directory
We're Back!!!! This week, our host Joy Lawson speaks on the power of intention. Joy discusses how intention will be the theme for this second season. In this episode, you will hear updates since we wrapped and what you can look forward to in the coming episodes.
This week, our host Joy Copeland reflects on season one of Styled in Living Color. Joy speaks on the importance of how this season's guest had one common trend, following your individual path. It was very clear this season the importance of how the black community in fashion must open our doors, but do it together. Most importantly, how we need to understand where we came from to be here in the industry today. Thank you for listening with us this season, and we look forward to an amazing Season 2! History Fact: Tyler Mitchell Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks with Iris Olivia on the importance of being confident in the industry. These two ladies break down the importance of trusting in your gifts, not giving up, how to uplift with your talent. Most importantly how to overcome bad treatment as a black model in fashion. History Fact: Beverly Johnson, Doreothea Towles, Donyale Luna, and Naomi Sims Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks on the importance of supporting black business. In this episode, Joy talks about the importance of uplifting and not tearing down, how we can support, and why we need to start a new cycle of support. Most importantly getting back to black wall street. History Fact: Black Wall Street; Mabel Little,William Anderson, Henrey Lilly’s, Newkirks Photography Studio, and Elliott and Hooker’s Clothing Emporium. Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks with Tay Bazzar about why our only competition is ourselves. In this episode, Joy and Tay break down the importance of running your own race, and understanding the goal is providing a legacy. Most importantly how crucial it is to invest in yourself, . **Topics Discussed** Know that your timing is coming, Empowerment is key, don't be afraid to learn from others, and you can't watch other success and think it will happen to you. History Fact: Dapper Dan Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland talks about "Creating Your Own Lane" in Fashion. In this episode, Joy breaks down the importance of staying true to whom you are and using that to stand out. Most importantly how crucial it is to only run your race and focus on what already has your name on it. **Topics Discussed** Staying true to yourself. Not Rushing. Don't Copy a plan not meant for you. Trust God's Timing! History Fact: Enslaved Black Women who paved the way in fashion. Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland has a very special guest, her soon to be husband Cam Lawson. In this episode, the two break down love/dating in Fashion. Joy and Cam share stories about balancing their relationship as creatives. Most importantly how crucial it is to be dating the right person. **Topics Discussed** Throw your list out. Balancing a relationship. Knowing your identity. Choose the right person to build with. Opposites Attract. Be Open. Trust God's Timing! History Fact: Samera Nasser Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland talks about how important your surrounding circle plays in your life as a creative. Joy shares stories about meeting and working with the right people turn out the be the best gift possible. The right people will get you to the right place. **Topics Discussed** Importance of your circle. Heart Posture. You can't do it all by yourself. God places people in your life. Staying connected with the right people. History Fact: Anifa Mvuemba Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.
This week, our host Joy Copeland talks with Darnel Jamal who is sharing his story of being Styled in Living Color as History of Fashion Curator. In this episode, we talk about lots of history and the importance of educating on this level. You will also hear how DJ has overcome the obstacle that has been thrown his way of being Black in fashion. Most importantly how to important heart posture is within this industry. **Topics Discussed** Educating through fashion. Heart Posture. The importance of Timing. Staying connected with the right people. History Fact: Zelda Wynn Valdes Stay Connected: @styledinlivingcolor @darnelljamal
This week, our host Joy Copeland shares her story of how she is Styled in Living Color. Joy discusses how fashion transformed and evolved her into the Fashionprenuer Boss she is today. In this episode, you will hear her open up and share some very personal stories that can uplift and empower others to walk and live in their purpose. **Topics Discussed** Realizing your Gifts. Idea vs Business. Blossoming from your awkward stages. Uplifting those around you. Understanding your purpose is bigger than you. History Fact: Elizabeth Keckley: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/elizabeth-keckley Stay Connected: @styledinlivingcolor
This week, our host Joy Copeland introduces Styled in living Color, talks about the importance of OUR stories being heard, and speaks on the importance of history in the fashion industry. **Topics discussed:** 1. What is Styled in Living Color? 2. Sharing your purpose in Fashion. 3. Paying homage to those who paved the way. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * www.thecut.com/2018/08/what-its-…k-in-fashion.html Willi Smith- fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-c…lli-smith Anne Lowe-www.southernliving.com/fashion-beaut…nnedy-dresses Maya Lake-www.essence.com/fashion/black-inf…designers/#298816 Elizabeth Keckly-docsouth.unc.edu/neh/keckley/summary.html ----- This podcast is hosted by Joy Copeland (www.tjoyofstyling.com) Music by: Dom B.