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Staci Miller, founder of Gen UX Consulting, shares her winding path from fashion design and psychology to human factors engineering in MedTech. Staci explains what human factors is—through stories from World War II aviation and modern healthcare—and why the FDA now mandates usability work to reduce catastrophic use errors. She breaks down formative versus summative/validation studies, the role of risk documentation (URRA/UFMEA), and why founders should think about usability as early as they think about risk. Staci also opens up about the challenge of starting a second business after losing her first in 2008, how she built Gen UX from $0, and the leadership lessons behind year-over-year growth.   Guest links: https://www.genuxconsulting.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/gen-ux-consulting/  Charity supported: Feeding America Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 081 - Staci Miller [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome as my guest, Staci Miller. Staci is the founder at Gen UX Consulting. Her expertise is in applying user-focused research to develop innovative solutions, and it's essential to the growth of any technology organization. As a detail-oriented and tenacious executive in human factors engineering and UX design, she has a proven record of elevating the end user experience and achieving targeted client outcomes. She has created innovative medtech and big tech solutions through a comprehensive user-centered development process, leveraging artificial intelligence and industry agnostic design tools to optimize products and services. In her current role with Gen UX, she's a key leader facilitating strategic company growth plans and service offerings while managing the capacity and workflow of the UX HF design team. Well, Staci, welcome to the show. I'm so excited to talk with you today. [00:01:49] Staci Miller: Me too. I've been looking forward to it all week, so I'm very excited to be here. And I don't know what the day has in store. I, I know that there was like a, a, a kit that you sent out and I didn't read it on purpose, so everything's gonna be organic. [00:02:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Perfect. Those are my favorite conversations anyway, so I'll take it and run. Some people I know really love to have the questions ahead of time, and others are just like, "Yeah, I don't want to know. I'm just gonna go off the cuff. Here we go." So, brilliant. All right, well, let's start, if you don't mind, by sharing a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:02:24] Staci Miller: That is, those are my favorite questions. So, I have a background in fashion design, psychology. I spent most of my classes in cognitive psych, but it wasn't like a difference of degree, it was just psychology. And then I have a master's degree in human factors and ergonomics. So I went the psychology route and the design route. That's kind of my background. So when I graduated my master's degree, through my master's program, I was able to intern for both years and one was in tech, big tech. I interviewed and landed a, great one year long internship at Samsung, which was actually supposed to be just three months, and I stayed there for a full year. So they kept me through my whole, my whole semester, which is something they don't normally do, which was really fun. I mostly just said, "Hey, can I stay here for the year?" And they're like, "Great, no problem. Sure. We'll figure it out like that seems like a good option. We like you, you like us. Cool. We'll do that." And my second internship was in medical device at a company called Interface and Analysis. My, that was actually my internship. My second one was at Samsung, so I got to really look in like I, I guess you got the curtain. If you think about Wonderland and Oz and the curtain and being able to pull back the curtain between both industries, what did I like better? I ended up liking medical better, mostly because the research was more structured and not necessarily conversations about, "Yeah, so how do you feel about that? Did you like it?" Like to me, that's not really. What I would consider the best opportunity to gain data. Data to me, like there has to be like a clear objective as to what you're doing, the whys behind it, and what do you wanna learn. And I found that in, when I worked with engineers in medtech, they definitely had things that they wanted to learn, whereas in tech, they just had so much money. They were like, "Yeah, let's just see what people think about this." And I'm. Okay. And then when I would be really structured and I was working with people who didn't have backgrounds in research, had very strong, very good backgrounds in design, like legitimately awesome, they were leading the research and they were missing the boat. So the narratives started to be focused on the N of one. This one person said this really interesting thing, so let's base our whole design off of what they said. And I'm like, "Dude, wait a second. Wait a second. All of them said this thing about the design though, and like we have four or five data points about when you ask this question." They're like, "Yeah, but that's not interesting." And I was like, "Okay, keep my mouth shut. I got it. Move on." Like from that moment forward, I, it wasn't like "Staci, don't talk, it was more like this is how we design based on the narratives that we've learned how to, how to research on." And so it wasn't as I would say-- it wasn't considering the actual 360 view of the user. It was considering the really cool thing that happened this one time that was like totally an outlier. And it happened consistently when I was working in big tech. So I was like, uh, medtech, probably more my speed. And then my first job was at Abbott. [00:05:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Nice. [00:05:40] Staci Miller: And I ended up there. Yeah, [00:05:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, great. Well. [00:05:42] Staci Miller: Cool. [00:05:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Lots of questions based on this incredible background. I want to go back a little bit. So fashion design, was this something that you grew up thinking, "Oh, this is what I wanna do and be okay?" Right. All right, so... [00:05:57] Staci Miller: it's all I ever wanted and I did that. So... [00:06:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:06:02] Staci Miller: That's a, that's a great question. I think that my interest in fashion peaked around when I was 12 years old and during the time, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, and I was so fascinated by how beautiful these women were. And, and fashion was a thing in the nineties. There was like a lot of Dolce and Gabana around, and I loved it. And I couldn't wait to get my new print of Vogue every, every season. I loved Harper's Bizarre, and I would just pull pictures out of these models and what they were wearing. And then I would start you know, freehanding stuff and things like that. And I think a lot of people do that when they're really interested in clothing and things like that. And if you really think about it, fashion is art that people wear. So I was very attracted to that part of it. And it's all I wanted to do. So after high school, I went to FIDM and studied fashion design. And right outta FIDM, I started my first company in fashion design, and I was a clothing manufacturer, and we had 500 open doors in the United States and in Canada, and I was hoping to expand, but unfortunately 2008 hit and they hit it hard and fast and I lost most of my managing capital in the year that I think was my tipping point. So it was the, the year that I finally got a lot of traction and had a lot of repeat business and a lot of new business as well. And a lot of those new businesses just refused orders. Just from the east coast to the west, and it was just tons of money out that wasn't gonna come in. So there was really no way to, make that work after that, like I lost literally all the money I had in my business in like the span of, I would say three, four weeks. It was just mortifyingly scary. But I was young and people who are young are resilient and they move on and they find a new dream. And it took me a minute, like I didn't really know what the french toast I was gonna do. And I was like, well, I was still planning on staying in fashion and long, short, I was offered a job to do and run production for a one, a different company. So make sure that their goods were produced on time. Deal with the, the timing of all the orders, making sure the product line. So it was basically operations for manufacturing. And I was super excited about the job and I moved back to my parents' house at the time because things were just that tight financially for me. My parents were like, "Yeah, just, you know, come back, we'll figure it out." And I remember saying to my mom and dad, I'm like, "If this job falls through, do you mind if I just go back to school and stay here?" And they both started to laugh at me like, "Your job is fine, but if the sure why, why not?" And they, they thought it was crazy. And then I ended up back in school. So, they were like, "Whoa, that was really insane," 'cause that was in the end of 2008, starting 2009. And so the company rescinded their offer and they were really like, so sad about it, but they went to a market to sell their clothes and they got zero orders that year or something like close to that. So it was just, it was just a really intense time in the fashion industry and I was looking for jobs and I wasn't getting anywhere. So I only had an AA, and at the time that really didn't matter, but I went back to school and I'm like, "If I'm going back to school this late in age, I'm getting a master's degree." I had no idea what I was gonna get a master's degree in. I was like. I like clothes and design. We'll figure it out from there like that. And I was like, "Well, maybe I'll be..." this is crazy. But I was thinking about being a lawyer, like a property law lawyer. So, because when you are a designer in clothing, people can just knock you off. And you've seen that happen like pretty much everywhere. And people can just take advantage of your intellectual property and never pay you for it if they change enough of it. And so I was like, "You know, this would be something I'd probably be good at." So I went back to school thinking I was gonna go into that type of law. I took psychology courses and I took philosophy courses. And philosophy courses really do lean you, get you thinking very specifically about law. That's what philosophy was basically geared towards anyways. And you take these psychology courses and they're about people and how people process information, how people behave based on their behavior and things like that. So I thought the combination would be really good. Well, I ended up not liking, I did like philosophy, but philosophy's "let's think about thinking about it." And psychology is-- which is great. It's great, but psychology is like more applicable when you're interacting with others. And I found it super fascinating. And then I got really into like cognitive psychology and I'm like, "What the french toast am I gonna do with this? I can't do anything with cognitive psychology. Like I need to make money. I'm a grownup. This isn't ah, I'm gonna study underwater basket weaving and come out and go work in communications at Fox." Like I had to have an actual plan. So in my college at the time, there were these classes and they were like introductory to what you can do with your degrees. And that's literally where I found human factors. And there weren't very many schools that did it, but I was taking most of my classes at that point in cognitive psychology, which is how people process information, not their feeling based stuff. Like I didn't wanna have conversations with people about their feelings. Get that off of me. Like that's not, that's not my jam. I'm like, "Sorry, you're sad, but I'm not sad and I don't wanna be sad, so I'm gonna keep, keep going." And I'm like, "How am I gonna work this into my, you know, I love design, I wanna keep that in my background, and how am I gonna, what am I gonna do?" And so the study of human factors really is the intersection of design and research, and how people interact with said products based on the design. And you get to research that. And I'm like, "Sold. Good. I'm, I can do this. This is like this, I didn't even know this thing existed." This is crazy good. And I never looked back. [00:11:49] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:11:50] Staci Miller: I got into a master's program the next year. I, and because I was in that specific program in San Jose State, that's why it was so easy for me to work for Samsung because it was in my backyard. And that's why it was easy for me to work for Interface Analysis because Tony was the owner of that company. Tony, he was my professor. So he just was like hiring people and I, I answered his response and I was like, "Hey, I, I'm looking for something." Do you like, he didn't say it was his company. He said, "I have a friend looking" and I'm, you know, like when I know I need to make some money, I'm gonna try to hustle up and make some money. So I'm like, "Hey, I'm open to that." He's like, "Why don't you come by my office and we'll talk?" And I was like, "That's weird." He said It was for some other, I'm like, "Sure, no problem." So I go to his office and he offered me an internship right then and there 'cause it was for me. "I just wanted to see who would respond," 'cause you are the only person that responded. I'm like, "Guess you're gonna hire me then." [00:12:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Amazing. All right. That's great. Thank you so much for that background. And it is so interesting how sometimes our paths are very, very windy to get to where we end up being and we Yeah, exactly. What, what ends up being a really good fit. But, so can you explain a little bit more about human factors, especially, maybe to help folks who have maybe some misconceptions or don't fully understand what it is just in general, but then also relate it specifically to medtech and why it's so important within the medtech industry? [00:13:11] Staci Miller: I can give you a story that probably would do both. So human factors was, was actually founded pretty recently in our timeline of psychology and understanding people. In World War II, there were a whole bunch of fighter pilots ejecting themselves from planes that caused, even in World War II, millions of dollars to produce and nobody could figure out what the problem was. They checked the planes. The planes were operating correctly. They did psychology, like psychological backgrounds on the people who are fighter pilots. I mean, they have to, to get into the military and to fly those planes, you have to be pretty good under pressure. They interviewed them, they were fine. They didn't have any breakdown of stress, and it wasn't happening on a small scale. This was happening on quite a large scale. So they, again, they went, they're like, "Okay, okay." Well, the military went back and " Well, it has to be the plane." So they looked through the plane, wasn't the plane, talk to the people, wasn't the people. So then the psychologist started to ask questions. They're like, "Well, if you're saying that it's not the person's emotional state and you're saying it's not the plane, well then what happened? Something had to happen. Something changed. What changed?" It turned out that the engineers had moved the throttle button with the ejection button in the planes. [00:14:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh. [00:14:31] Staci Miller: So the pilots were originally trained to hit the throttle button on the certain side that the throttle button was in the cockpit. So instead of hitting the throttle, because that was their original training, they hit the ejection button. So they ejected themselves out of the planes, which is why human factors was born. Those little changes that people don't understand about human beings. So when we learn something for the first time, because like even if you think about being a kid or being a baby, or learning a really tough lesson, right? You remember that lesson. And so what happens is that's your default setting. "This is the lesson I've learned. This is how I react." Now for that lesson, it doesn't matter if it's like an emotional exchange or if it's a physical one. So because they were taught where the, the pilots were taught specifically where the throttle was in the first place when they were under attack and they were in a high cognitive loaded space, they went back to their original training. [00:15:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm-hmm. [00:15:32] Staci Miller: And then the engineers were like, "Well, we told them. We told them." So, so, because they didn't wanna take the blame, right? Nobody wanted to take the blame ruining millions of dollars of planes. So this same type of thing happens in the medical industry. I mean, you can see it pretty easily, right? So you're trained on System X. There's an update, a 510K release to it. The system works differently. Errors are made, people are hurt. [00:15:57] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm-hmm. [00:15:58] Staci Miller: That's how it translates to medical. So aviation was a really big part of human factors and it still is to this day. Like NASA used to hire quite a few of my classmates. And I know that Boeing and a lot of those other, even BMW hire people that do what I do for a living and test the responses during drive time. And if you think about it, if you look at a Tesla versus a BMW, those are very different driving experiences. Like I had to relearn how to drive a Tesla, right? And like it has a one pedal situation. So now when I get into regular cars, I'm like, "Wait, what? What am I doing? What? What kind of car is this? Like how do I drive this thing again?" I know that sounds silly, but it, it's true 'cause you kind of just get used to the thing that you have. And that's exactly why human factors is prevalent in medical device or in aviation or in, you know, like any kind of like navigation systems. The reason the FDA mandated it is because a lot of products were coming to market and there was a very large influx of critical catastrophic errors in hospitals. People were suffering consequences of bad interfaces or lack of instructions on products. I know that there were a lot of intravenous medications given that weren't supposed to be IV medications in like in certain-- yes, you're supposed to inject it, but not. Intravenously and those charged caused people to perish. So that's when the FDA stepped in and said, "Okay, we were asking you as a favor to do these usability studies, but now officially they're part of your risk requirements and they're part of your requirements to get to market." And I think that happened about the time I graduated grad school, around that time. So about 15, 16 years ago. [00:17:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Yeah. Well that's a fascinating story, and I'm sorry that that is the impetus for the results that we have today, but also how incredible that that is something that's being prioritized and mandated now. And I'm wondering too, when a startup company is developing their technology, how soon should they be thinking about human factors, usability, UX/UI. [00:18:17] Staci Miller: As fast as they're thinking about risk. if you're already thinking about risk at phase zero, that's when you should be thinking about usability and UI and interactions based on user processes, because that's when this kind of conversation really needs to start with regulatory, with your team, with the engineers. So even if you don't have a human factors engineer on staff, like you can find a company that can give you like some fractional support, just, you know, to talk to and to understand what their, what, what their responsibilities are, and what their requirements are to get to market. I have found that a lot of founders don't think that it's a requirement. And I, and I'm really not sure why, but that's been happening a lot lately. [00:18:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So because it's a requirement, because you should be thinking about it from the get go, what are some things that you've seen work really well in terms of, putting together this kind of this testing and whatnot versus things that might seem like they could work. Like perhaps somebody feels that they could maybe do some of this testing themselves. You know, just, just things that maybe people who aren't really familiar with all the regulations would perhaps do, and that could cause problems down the road. [00:19:32] Staci Miller: So there's a, these are all really great questions and let's, let's unpack the idea of research, right? So some people think that research is finding out if somebody is happy about a product and would use it, like product market fit, right? Some people do marketing for that, and I can, that's the type of research that is not technically human factors, but it is something that Gen UX can do, right? So it's just research. I, I call it like insert white meat or insert protein. We can do the research, right? So when it comes down to it, there's, I would say that research is split into two buckets, which is UX/UI, which is very popular and people understand that, which is a formative in the FDA guidance and then validation slash summative. So the validation studies are very clean cut. So I'll explain those first. And they are to validate that the user can use the system in its environments safely. So the alpha for that is the user is successful at using this product and the uses, uses and use environments correctly and safely. And this is all based on your risk documentation from your URRA or your UFMEA. Some people use ADFMEA, which is based on design, and I suggest that they don't use that because that focuses more on the system than it does on the user. And the FDA has really cracked down on that. So if you are a founder and you think you can get just one system, ADFMEA, you are probably already starting off on the wrong foot. Make sure you have your own usability. Because human factors work really focuses on two things in the medical industry. One, it focuses on helping develop the device while breaking down risks. So if you have mitigations and your system's designed a certain way to avoid a risk, that's very important, and that's really also usability testing. And I can explain this in two ways. I've worked at Meta, I've worked at Samsung, I've worked at a lot of different big tech companies, and I've worked at a lot of medtech companies. So I think that people think that human factors is different than user research, and they're right. Human factors is much harder than user research. And you really actually need a background in research methods and an understanding of how the application of research works. Formatives can be used for two reasons. One, to support the need of the product in use and to check how people are actually using the system in real life. So sometimes people are really good at thinking-- so engineers are amazing at building systems, right? I can't do what they can do. I'm not gonna pretend like I can. What I can do is help them build it for their end user, because a lot of the times engineers think very differently than the average human being. They're much more educated. Schooling for engineering is extremely difficult. A lot of it's mathematical computations, understanding actual physical properties of things in their environments and how that they work, right? So those are the things that engineers think about all day long. That's fine. I think about the user all day long. So you can create a system that an engineer thinks that is fine, but then the user is " I don't really know how to use this. What are you talking about?" Right? And so that's what user research informatives avoid. They avoid, they break down risk and they are able to help form the product. So those, those user research studies, like before, let's say phase zero to phase four in a market cycle, if phase five is market release, are for those things. And then as you get later in the cycle, you wanna do more rigid research, that's really breaking down the risk and really focusing on the user interactions within the system and med device. And making sure that they're assessing the risk based on your user, but they're very specific to the user interactions that are critical tasks and higher. Or things that lead up to the critical test and come away. So like you have to be able to do the steps before, do the thing that's really hard to do, that could hurt somebody and then make sure coming away from them you don't cause any harm either. That's the best way to look at these types of tests. And we do the exact same thing in validation for systems. So, in software you test to see if the software can do the thing that it's supposed to do. When you check that box, the software does the thing and it did it, and we're good to go. You do the same thing with mechanical engineering. The system has this, this range of motion here and this range of motion here, and it doesn't deviate from plus X to plus Y and therefore the system does what it's supposed to say. So you're verifying and validating that the system does what the system is planned to do. It's really no different in users, it's just that you're dealing with human beings and it's not, it doesn't work the same way, right? Because like people are variables no matter what. And that was really long worded. So there's like tons of different research to do, but if you don't do your summative and you don't do your risk documentation, you're not getting to, you're not gonna get to market approval. Just, there's no way. [00:24:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Thank you. Yeah, that is incredibly helpful insight. And you know, so I wanna go back to, you had this company before, right? So you had already built a business and it was thriving, and then unfortunately life intervened a little bit. When you went to start Gen UX, did you have moments... [00:24:57] Staci Miller: Of PTSD? [00:24:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Of, yeah. [00:25:01] Staci Miller: Yes. [00:25:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:25:02] Staci Miller: Yeah. I had major PTSD. Like I, so the concept of Gen UX was a play on words like, so I'm a Gen Xer, no biggie, but like I think that every Gen Xers, millennials, I feel like both of our generations very much identify with our generation. And I thought it would be kind of a fun play on words to identify to people that are also Gen Xers that, yeah, we do UX work and we're Gen UX, as a Generation X, like it was very important, right? So I kind of came up with that idea, thought it was cute. But at the time I was working for Meta, and Meta had been doing quite a bit of layoffs at the time. Nothing wrong with that, that happens with every company. But I have survived in Medtronic and Abbott and all these other companies. I had survived so many rounds of layoffs. I'm like, "One day my number is gonna be, it's just, it's just gonna happen." So, we started at Meta internally, really like they, they were very open and honest with people. They're like, "This is when this is gonna happen. We are gonna lay off more people. This is when this round is gonna happen. We're gonna lay off more people, and then this is the final round and this is when we're gonna lay off these people." So each of our groups of things like, so it was like engineers, lawyers, researchers. Like we, we had timelines that we knew if, if it was gonna happen, this is when it was gonna happen, this would be the day. [00:26:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:26:17] Staci Miller: So I started to really think about what that meant, and I'm like, "Okay, well I'm not gonna start looking for jobs right away because I want my severance package." I definitely wanted that 'cause I, and then I wanted a break if I could have it. So I was like, okay. I, in between working at I was working at EDA as a contractor and that was super fun. Like I had my own time kind of, and I enjoyed the work and I got put on other projects whenever they needed me. And it was like, but I was constantly on a project, so I'm like, "I, maybe I'll go into doing IC work by myself" and I'm like, "No, I can't make enough. If I'm gonna do this, I'm gonna build something." And then I'm like, well, I started to talk to my friends every single one of my friends, including Interface Analysis' owner, Tony Andre was like, "Start your own business, Staci. Start your own consulting firm, just do it. Don't even look back. Just do it. People will end up coming to you because you know how to do this." He's like, he's it's, "You know, the first years they are what they are and everybody knows what that looks like. It's, it's rough. You have, it's like a mental game. You're like, I am gonna do this. And you just have to be consistent and can continue down your path. And more and more people will show up." And that's been true every year. But that's how GenX was started. And yes, there was this whole trepidation about, "Am I gonna make it? Am I gonna make it through this?" And I was like, "You know what, Stac, you're starting in a recession in your, in your industry. If you can get it done, if you can get two years in and be successful, you're fine." I'm in year three. [00:27:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah! [00:27:51] Staci Miller: Yeah, I mean, year three, woohoo. And we're increasing 50% year over year in year three, and I started it with $0. So, and I'm not, I'm not saying like a hundred to 50, like $50 to a hundred, we're, we're talking a couple hundred thousand dollars here, a couple hundred thousand there. But it's modest and I do expect that growth, and I do expect that to continue. And the other thing I think about is becoming very malleable in, in your spaces, like what's working for you and what doesn't work for you. But I feel like that's kind of off topic from what you asked. But yeah, I had PTSD gave myself at least two years and I'm like, "I can do anything for two years. If it doesn't work out, you know, like I have everything that I have and I can go back into corporate if I need to." And I really, I really was tripping, like just to be nineties about it, I was tripping. Like I was really like, "You know, I don't know." And my husband was like. He was my biggest cheerleader. He was like, "You've gotta do this. He's you're gonna, you're gonna be able to do this. You have something that I don't have. You're really great at networking people like you." I'm like, "Do they really like what?" And he's, " No, people like being around you. You make friends easy and people really do enjoy being around you and they like know that you're smart and you're gonna be able to do this." So, that's how this all started. And yes, I was really freaked out when I first started, but every day when I had bad days, I'm like, "Everything always works itself out." [00:29:14] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:29:14] Staci Miller: "Have you ever not been in a situation where everything works itself out?" "No. No." So I'm like, "Well, if I, if it doesn't, I'll get a new dream, but I don't-- once you hit this, this year, like year three and you know you're still growing, you don't have to get a new dream, you just keep going and you're like, this dream is happening. I'm gonna keep it going." [00:29:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. What was it like building a team? Did you start off as a one-woman show, or did you have support at the beginning? How did that work? [00:29:43] Staci Miller: So at first, actually my designer's father was working with me and he called me out of the blue and he's " Hey. I have this client, she doesn't have any human factors person working with her, but I know that she needs it and do you wanna talk to her? I know you're not working at Meta," because I put on my, oh. LinkedIn profile Open to Work. So he called me like within two days, like seriously, like people started to call me and that was when I was already like, "I'm gonna do my own thing. I'm just gonna do my own thing." So the universe just brought me a gift, right? And I met this first client and I started to work with her, and at first everything was super cool. The first year it was great, and I really liked working with her, but she also needed a couple of other things. She needed an IFU and she needed design quality assurance. I'm like, "Check, check. I can get both those things done." So I called my friend Maria, "Hey, do you wanna work with me? She's " Hey. Yeah, totally." Because we had already worked together and we knew each other pretty well. So it wasn't like it was difficult to make that connection. And, and she knows my personality. I know her personality, and I know we both work extremely hard and we have that in common. So I wasn't, never, would I be worried about Maria. And then I found I wasn't, I didn't even have a designer yet on staff. And I found someone who used to do instructions for use for a different company I worked for. I called him like, "Hey, can you do this?" He's " Yeah, yeah." So I got all that done for this other client. I'm like, "I can do this. I can do this. I can, I can find people." I know so many intelligent people who love what they do and have a fire for it every day. And then the evolution started to happen. And then I asked someone to work with me to do sales, and then they said, "Yes." And then we started to pitch people that I was friends with and knew, and sometimes they said yes, and sometimes they said no. I think the first year, I think I pitched over like $4 million in business and I got 20,000. No, I got, I got 80,000, something like that. Something, something small and I'm like, "Why am I pitching so much? This is like taking so much time outta my day," that I found someone to work with me. His name was Adam and I still actually work with Adam and he, but he's a big picture guy and he started to work with me a little bit and help me like navigate through some things. Even to this day, we talk and he's not fully, fully, fully on onboarded, but if, if some. Of the clients that he lands do come on board, he will be back on board and he will be working with me again. And then I had a salesperson this last year and I realized just I needed more of a hunter-gatherer. So like we're just going in a different direction, right? So I had that, and then last year my goal was to bring my designer Maddie on full-time. And I was able to do that too. So everything that I've kind of just said, "I'm gonna do this this year, I've been able to do this year." And I'm not taking this lightly. Like I have a board of directors, which are people who are, have different perspectives on finance because that's my weakest link, I would say. A professor at UCLA, his name's Sean Pat, also a good friend of mine. He's on my board. And my brother-in-law and my nephew, who is new in his life and on his journey, is on my board as well, and I kind of wanted him on my board so he can see what it looks like to be an entrepreneur and see what growth looks like year over year because he is already working for companies. He's, he's like 25, I think, and he's already being groomed to be in upper management. He's got upper management written all over him as like the, as like people would say in like cute little circles. And then my my brother-in-law, he is one of the CFOs at Mayo Clinic, so these are people who have some in medical, some in finance, some in finance, in medical, just helping me like grow. I throw things past them and they help, you know, make decisions for the year. And they tell me like, they give me feedback and, and work through things that I'm doing and what they think is right, what they don't think is right. And sometimes I listen, sometimes I don't. You know, like... [00:33:28] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, yeah. [00:33:29] Staci Miller: Just really depends like where I'm at and what I wanna do and where we wanna grow. [00:33:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Okay. So I'm curious, especially within medtech specifically, are there moments that really stand out to you as just affirming, "Oh my goodness, I am in the right place at the right time." [00:33:49] Staci Miller: Things keep happening, so, every time I speak, like I, I spoke at Project Medtech, people bombarded me. They're like, "We wanna work with you. We wanna work with you. We should talk, we should talk." Anytime I go to a symposium I walk away with two or three leads. People coming up to me, "Oh, do you do this thing? We should really talk. We should really talk." So, just being in the situation like that kind of tells me that I'm in the right direction. And the other thing is we're growing year over year. If you take a 10,000 foot view of where I was year one versus year three now, very, very different. Extremely different. And like I said, I do have, I do have other consultants that work with me. I don't want you to think it's just like a two person shop. It's not, there's other consultants that work with me but they're as needed. They're not full employees, which I think is really helpful in a situation like this. If you're a founder starting up from scratch and you're not, you don't have, I'm not trying to get angel investors. I'm not trying to get people to push money into my company. I am building it literally from zero to whatever it is that I make. And so that, that's a, what I would call like a slow burn of, you have to build your foundation, you have to manage to the capital that you do have, and then you, then you go to the next level and you do the same thing and then you do the same thing. And there's a lot of consistency with the business now, and I see a lot of people targeting me for that consistency. And as, as we are growing, like people are engaging with us on a different level, which is exciting to see. That's always exciting. [00:35:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. [00:35:20] Staci Miller: That's kind of how I know. Yeah. [00:35:23] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. Awesome. Okay, so pivoting the conversation a little bit just for fun. [00:35:28] Staci Miller: Cool. [00:35:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. Could be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:35:40] Staci Miller: That's a great question. I love, I think it's very important when you do what you do for a living to have something that isn't that for yourself. So I, there's very specific ways as to how I unwind at the end of the day. One of those things is cooking. I would totally do a masterclass in being a home chef. Like I'm, I'm not even a chef like that. I've never gone to culinary school, but I absolutely, I make my own breads. I make chutney sometimes when, when I want some. I would do a masterclass on-- I'm not Gordon Ramsey. I'm not Thomas Keller. Here's what it looks like to be a home cook. And here's the, the five things that you actually need. And this is what you should learn how to make first. Like I remember the first time I was trying to make pasta or something, I boiled the water to death. There was no water left in the pond. Like I didn't even know what I was doing. I, maybe I walked away from it, I don't know, but I destroyed the pot. My mom's " What were you doing?" I was like, "Making pasta." And she's " What, what, what happened? You ruined the pot." I'm like, "I'm not, I just did it wrong." So I would probably do a masterclass in how to just take that first step learning how to make your own food, right? And talk about food 'cause I like food. There you go. That's what I would do. [00:36:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Love it. I love food and I love talking about it. So, that sounds like a great class. [00:36:58] Staci Miller: I would do, I would totally do it. [00:36:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, and then how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:37:07] Staci Miller: This might be dating me, but Roy Orbison who wrote the song, "Pretty Woman" that was also in the movie, "Pretty Woman" wrote that he "just wanted to be remembered." And I thought that was really interesting. And I think that everybody knows that song knows that it's the guy like, I don't know if you know like the artist, but I think even to this day, that song, generationally, people know that song. I don't know how I wanna be remembered, but this is how I wanna impact the world. So it's kind of like that, but kind of not. I believe that knowledge transfer is the most powerful thing that we have amongst generations. And I want the next generation to be better than me, which is probably, in my opinion, I'm kind of kind of strict about this, probably a tall order, 'cause I'm like very picky. But, I have mentored and, and taught people my craft, and I want them to be better than me so they can mentor people and be better at this craft. So if I leave one mark on this world, it's that I have taught somebody what I know how to do and I expect them to do it better than me. And I don't mentor just anybody. So if I'm mentoring you is, and I'm putting all this energy into you, you better, you better bring it. And the people that I have worked with and have mentored are doing extremely well in their careers, and that's, that's kind of a thing that I like about, like what we do and how I do it. So I don't know if I would be specifically remembered for that, but I do know that it would move our industry forward and that makes me happy. [00:38:39] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. That's a beautiful legacy. All right, and then final question. What is one I know, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:38:52] Staci Miller: When I see what I'm building or, or how I'm building it in the future and I really go deep within my, my consciousness about this is what I'm gonna do next. This is how I'm gonna do it. This is what makes me feel really alive. I get so excited. I get like goosebumps. I start smiling. I, I'm a big-- I don't know if you do this, Lindsey, but I do this-- I kind of dance around a little bit. Like I dance when I'm making food, I dance and most people dunno that about me. But I, but my closest friends I remember I was working with this one guy and he looks at me, he's " Do you ever stop dancing?" I'm like, "Nope. Nope, Nope. Gotta dance." So all that stuff like starts to happen. And I just get really excited about the things that I'm trying to build, what I'm trying to master in my own world, what I'm trying to create. And that's what gives me like so much excitement. And then a number two would be my cats, because they're ridiculous and I love them and they give me so much love and they make me smile all the time too. [00:39:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh yes, those are great answers. I love that so much. It is exciting to see. Dreams come true. I can totally understand that answer of getting the, the excitement, the tingles, and then yeah, I, yeah, I, I obviously relate to dancing around all the time, and especially like celebratory dances. They're, my celebratory dances are the goofiest, most ridiculous things you've ever seen, but I'm happy! So. [00:40:20] Staci Miller: As long as you're happy, that's all that really matters, right? Like that vibe that you're putting out there and the happiness and the giddiness, like the things that I'm building in my mind, like they haven't happened yet, but I'm dancing like they have, you know, because I hope that they do. Like there you go. And I think that's important. I love it. [00:40:35] Lindsey Dinneen: True embodiment of the vision. I love it. Well, well, Staci, this has been a great conversation. Thank you so much for your insights and your stories, and we are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf today to Feeding America, which works to end hunger in the United States by partnering with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger, and also they advocate for policies that create long term solutions to hunger. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support. And gosh, I just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:41:15] Staci Miller: Thank you, thank you. It was so much fun being with you today. I appreciate this and it was so much fun to talk about. And yeah, I can't wait to see you in the next couple weeks too. So we'll see each other soon. [00:41:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Yay! Sounds good. Well, thanks again and have the best rest of your day. [00:41:32] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. 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What if your biggest freelance project started with a LinkedIn message... and didn't close for another 8 months? That's exactly how Amanda Cabania landed a $9,000 client for a women's golf brand. With no website, minimal marketing, and a lot of uncertainty, she wasn't sure where things would lead—but she stayed patient, followed up, and eventually got the yes. In this episode, Amanda shares how it all played out, what helped her stay grounded through the wait, and what it really looks like to grow a freelance business while raising three kids.About Amanda:Amanda Cabania is a fashion industry professional based in Austin, TX and a proud mom of three young children who keep her on her toes. With 14 years of experience, she began her career in corporate fashion at Forever 21 after graduating from FIDM. While she has a strong background in the corporate world, her true passion lies in supporting and helping small businesses grow. Amanda completed the FAST program just a year ago, and although freelancing is still new to her, she's excited about the journey and hopeful to make it her permanent path.Connect with Amanda:Email her at amanda@amandacabaniadesign.comFollow on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Download my Freelance Price List just for fashion (it's free!): sewheidi.com/price

Once you realize that the failed business, the flopped test, or the heartbreak that split you in half did nothing but push you in the right direction, everything shifts. As cliche as it might sound, life is about perspective—rejection is re-direction. In this episode, we meet the inspiring Monique Loza. Art and design have always been in Monique's blood—she even designed her own dresses for prom and junior high dances. But life's twists cut short her dream of studying fashion and design at FIDM. Almost "forced" to study business, she embraced the opportunity, knowing it would one day help her run the business she always envisioned.Tune in to Episode 220 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Monique's passion for art and design, her strength to overcome challenging circumstances, and her infinite wisdom to resignify closed doors into new paths. Monique also shares her thoughts on cultural and family expectations for first-generation Americans, talks about how self-love saved her, and much more.Episode Takeaways:A bit about Monique's background and upbringing (4:20)"You should marry a white rich man" (Cásate con un gringo m'hija) (9:40)An opportunity in disguise. Monique and Business School (14:20)Rejection is re-redirection. Even when it stings like hell (18:20)Monique talks about how self-love saved her life (23:00)Keep it moving. You're heading right where you are supposed to go (31:10)Connect with Monique Loza:InstagramFollow Loza Space + Design on InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI revolution has left many educators wondering how this disruptive technology will impact their students' future careers. Today, human resources leaders believe that nearly 90% of their workforce will need to be reskilled in the next five years. Preparing students to embrace AI and add these skills to their creative toolbelt will put them ahead of those late adopters. If you're wondering how you can prepare your students to leverage AI technology, particularly in creative and design fields, then Chana Messer is here to help.  Chana Messer is an artist, consultant, and Adobe Education Leader who has been teaching Fine Art and Digital Imaging at the university level for over 30 years. She has taught and mentored students at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and most recently, at FIDM. She has led hundreds of design workshops and bootcamps through General Assembly. Chana is a subject matter expert who has helped to write and develop the Adobe Certified Professional certification exams.  In this episode, we talk with Chana about the growth of AI and how it's impacting current designers and creative professionals. Chana walks through simple ideas for using AI in the classroom, and even discusses tools from Adobe that can give students a safe place to experiment with AI in their designs and creative projects. With Chana, you'll discover how you can broaden your students' creative abilities.  Ready to test Adobe's AI technology? Learn more at firefly.adobe.com.  Connect with your fellow educators, like Chana, in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/. Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference here: https://certified.certiport.com/.

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today's show, we're chatting with Lexy Silverstein, a sustainable fashion creator and advocate. Once a frequent shopper of fast fashion, Lexy's personal quitting fast fashion journey towards adds authenticity to her sustainability advocacy. She says she aims to inspire significant, impactful changes in the industry by educating and engaging people in the process. Lexy recently got her degree  fashion merchandising and marketing  at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, and while she was there, she led a student protest and petition, calling on FIDM to drop it's partnership with the ultra fast fashion brand, SHEIN. We chat about all this and more on today's show – let's dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:07] As a lifelong fashion-lover, Lexy found herself obsessed with fast fashion as a teen. [14:20] On her journey to quit fast fashion, Lexy discovered a love of thrifting. [17:30] At first, it was a slippery slope because she didn't know how to stop overconsuming, even at the thrift store. [24:08] Lexy led a student protest and petition, calling on FIDM to drop its partnership with the ultra fast fashion brand, SHEIN. [37:30] How to win people over with positivity and humor. [43:38] Lexy's personal style and favorite thrift stories EPISODE MENTIONS:  @lexysilverstein Lexy's blog eLEXYfy Lexy' podcast The Place for Fashion Wolf & Badger FIDM and SHEIN Change.org petition Vogue Business story on the protest BJonesStyle Pickwick Vintage @madisonxwild NATALIA TREVINO AMARO The Devil Wears Vintage ebook LET'S CONNECT: 

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today, we're diving into the world of denim with a phenomenal guest, Trinidad Garcia III. An American fashion designer and former Marine Corps veteran, Trinidad has taken his lifelong passion for blue jeans and turned it into a powerful mission. From his early fascination with denim as a child to his academic journey at FIDM, and his deep dives into denim history in Japan and Amsterdam, Trinidad explores what makes an authentic American blue jean. In this episode, Steve and Trinidad discuss his brand's unique commitment to producing jeans made entirely in the USA, the challenges of launching during a pandemic, and the importance of authenticity. We'll hear how Trinidad's innovative designs are making waves from biker culture to high fashion, including a special collaboration with Frankie Loyal from the Mayans TV series. Get ready to be inspired by Trinidad's relentless pursuit of quality, tradition, and American craftsmanship in the realm of fashion. Tune in to discover how one man's dedication to denim is shaping a lifestyle brand that stands for much more than just jeans. https://trinidad3.com/

Jennet Chow is the Co-Founder and co-CEO of Evolution Design Lab (EDL) and Jellypop Shoes. She is more than a successful entrepreneur. She's a second-generation Taiwanese-American and a native of Southern California who has dedicated herself to advocating for AANHPI and women-owned businesses. Jennet was named one of Inc. Magazine's 2021 Female Founders 100, and under her leadership, EDL was also awarded Inc. Best in Business Pacific Region in 2023.From her early days, Jennet demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. Weekends were spent at swap meets, selling shoes for her family's footwear enterprise, Prima Royale Enterprises. This early exposure to the shoe industry and running a business instilled a strong work ethic in her. While studying Apparel Manufacturing Management at FIDM, she continued to work with her parents, recruiting and growing Prima Royale's design and marketing team from herself to ten people by age 21. Her humble beginnings have driven her to champion women's leadership, serving as a founding LA WIFI Chapter Chair and speaking at events like Women Who Rock alongside Martha Stewart. She remains committed to empowering women, educating youth, and giving back.In this episode, Nada sits down with Jennet to talk about the early days of her family-run shoe business, which she eventually turned into a shoe empire. The two discuss Jennet's unique career, which started when she was just a child sketching shoe designs for her parents. Jennet looks back on her vast accomplishments and is especially proud of her work as an advocate–for her employees, for her Asian community, and for women in business.Check out what Jennet is reading: The Tao Self-Confidence by Sheena Yap Chan and her friend's upcoming book Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen. You can find more about Jennet's business at Evolution Design Lab and check out her store in L.A. at Jelly Pop Shoes. Follow on Instagram: @jellypopshoesPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey fabulous listeners, it's your girl Chanel Perrillo, back with an extra special treat for you all - my very first truly solo episode of "Shut Up, Chanel"! Today, I'm taking the reins and giving you an exclusive peek into the wild ride that is my life.From New Jersey to San Diego, to Los Angeles, I'm here to tell you about my journey from being the daughter of a very Italian family to becoming a big-city queen. But before we get into all the juicy stuff, let's go back to where it all began.Born in New Jersey, my family had to "relocate" when I was just 6 years old for reasons I'll fill you all in on later! It was a big change, but little did I know, it would be the beginning of an incredible journey of self-discovery.From navigating the awkwardness of middle school to embracing my newfound popularity in high school, I've had my fair share of ups and downs along the way. But it wasn't until I made the move to LA that I truly began to shine.Life in LA has been a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and unforgettable moments. And through it all, I've learned that true happiness comes from embracing who you are and owning your unique journey.While studying at FIDM, I tried out different jobs, starting as a hostess and later interning at Erica Courtney, a fancy jewelry company. During that time, I met two important men who helped me grow into the confident person I am today. I worked as their assistant, helping with tasks like organizing glamorous events at places like Les Deux. Eventually, I got a chance to work in TV, starting as a production assistant on RuPaul's Drag U and Drag Race.It was through this experience that I discovered my passion for casting, and I've since had the privilege of working on amazing shows.So join me as I take you on a journey through the highs, the lows, and all the fabulous moments in between. This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to share it all with you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into this wild ride together. Don't miss out on all the latest updates and exclusive content! Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and more. Join the conversation on Instagram at www.instagram.com/shutupchanelpod, catch our videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@shutupchanelpod, and unlock full episodes on Patreon at www.patreon.com/shutupchanel. Plus, exclusively on Patreon, I'll be sharing pictures from my vault that you won't want to miss. Stay fabulous, darlings!

Enroll in the Make Good Fashion Academy before doors close!------> https://makegoodfashion.com/academyIn this episode, Ciara Morgan, the founder of Ciara Chyanne, shares her inspiring journey into the fashion industry. From her early days ofdefying her high school fashion instructor's doubts, to establishing her own brand and navigating the challenges and successes that come with it. Ciara recalls pivotal moments like deciding against attending FIDM due to her mother's research, opting for a business major at Tuskegee University, and later taking non-credit fashion courses to solidify her skills. She shares the turning points in her career, including being laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led her to fully commit to her brand, culminating in appearances on TV shows like Making the Cut and the Tamron Hall Show. Ciara also discusses the importance of perseverance, faith, and strategic self-promotion in building a successful fashion brand.WEBSITE + SHOW NOTESwww.makegoodfashion.com/podcastON SOCIALInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/makegoodfashionTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makegoodfashionMy YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@makegoodfashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss going double (Von) dutch with your friend, some bits we're workshopping, how eating a California Sandwich is like racing against a tidal wave, the way streaming services are trying to send us to the asylum, all the crumbelievable crumbelinas, our universal incredulousness that LC got a spinoff, how downright unlikeable they all are, the utter lack of improv, the need for a study on viewers to look for brain rot, the bombastic payoff from making Audrina wait 2 weeks to go into the pool, the standout performance from the FIDM guidance councillor, the fortitude of Heidi in saying no to retail,  how the hair isn't hairing, whether this show is warfare to lull the masses into submission and SO MUCH MORE!!!

This week Ja'mie returns to her Case Del Los Ricos condo, perving on Hugo the hot hobo with Prisha's binoculars, getting fanned by Rosé, Lil Nahoogan learns to say Fuck in Spanish, FIDM return and an exciting assignment and moreSUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free and Early Access to Episodes HEREhttps://apple.co/jamiezing Rosé - gardener/pool attendant from Casa Del Los Ricos in West HollywoodLil Nahoogan - budgiePrisha - Fashion student and best friendHugo - homeless man who lives outside FIDMWritten, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to delve into the dynamic world of bridal fashion with Catherine Polk, the brains and passion behind Houghton Bridal. This episode serves as your VIP pass to the behind-the-scenes of New York Bridal Fashion Week, right from the bustling environment of Melange Blanc to the quiet subtleties of gown creation.  Catherine takes us on her journey, moving from fashion school in Los Angeles to working with Badgley Mishka, and eventually launching her uniquely inclusive bridal line. In a world enamored with size zero, Catherine's commitment to offering gowns from size zero to 30 plus, is a breath of fresh air.As Catherine shares her insights about New York Bridal Fashion Week, be prepared to get spellbound by the complexities of wedding dress design and the role buyers play in deciding what graces the bridal stores. Catherine also opens up about the highs and lows of her career, giving listeners an intimate look into the reality of navigating the fashion industry. She shares wisdom on working with brides in the showroom, her philosophy on allowing a collection to "breathe" before launching a new one, and the value of feedback. ____Katharine Polk, a Los Angeles native received a degree in Fashion Design from FIDM in Downtown LA before being offered a position at Badgley Mischka Couture in New York City as Assistant Designer to Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Polk, worked closely with over 25 licesnsees to ensure brand cohesiveness from runway to the store floor. Polk went on to become a fashion editor and stylist freelancing at a London based publication and covered New York Fashion Week.Est. in 2011, Polk Founded and was the Creative Director of Houghton NYC. Breaking boundaries in the bridal industry as the first brand to create Readyto Wear for the bride and bring a fresh outlook to traditional bridal designs, Katharine lead the brigade with her brand Houghton.Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houghtonnyc/Places to go - People to see: Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.comKelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blogInstagram: @kellyamcwilliams About Kelly:Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. Every moment counts and every decision plays a part. Wedding planning should be fun and as easy to do as possible. Besides planning weddings, Kelly travels the globe as an industry speaker. Kelly is a Martha Stewart Top Wedding Planner & this podcast won Brides magazine and WeddingWire's best podcast. Need a little help planning your wedding?The Getting Ready Room List (ON SALE NOW)Wedding Song Ideas: Spotify Playlist Included! (ON SALE NOW)Download the Wedding Spending Plan ...

Deborah Sawaf, a Bombay-born, Italian & LA trained (FIDM) designer with a global, pro-woman stance, is empowering change through Fashion. With decades-long fashion experience to birth a new, purpose-first fashion brand and art collection, the renowned designer has created a movement The Power of Words — a brand that is anchored in its mission to break down the barriers around the stigma of mental health. The Power of Words was nominated by the Camara Nazionale della Moda Italiana and the UN for the first Social Sustainable brand in the world. Having worked with fashion legends the likes of John Galliano, Valentino, and Roberto Cavalli, and as the highly successful Founder & Creative Director of her own label, Thale Blanc, Sawaf has long sealed her legacy as a globally celebrated fashion visionary. In spite of her tremendous professional success, the work she is most proud of, is that motivated purely by altruism, She was presented the "True Altruist" award by The Angelino Magazine. Founder of 'The Happy Project' by Thale Blanc. Never one to take her privileged life for granted, Sawaf is a supporter and mentor for women around the globe, involved in women's economic and business conferences from Washington DC to Qatar to her current home base of LA. A devoted mother of 3 and partner in life and business with her husband, Sawaf is ready to step on the gas and go, breeding change to everyone she can touch and help with her impeccable taste, talent and fast forward energy.   Remarkable Quote:   “You can't judge a book by its cover. Give people grace and recognize their unique gifts.”   Find Us Online! Website: iamJulietHahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: @iamjuliethahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn

✧`NEW ~ ⁠⁠⁠Let's Chat FORM⁠⁠⁠  ~ available for your anonymous feedback & reviews. :)`✧ Brenée chats on her journey as a adversity alchemist based in SoCal along with sharing her young motherhood experience to dating as a single mom in her mid-twenties, sharing relationship lessons learned, not setting boundaries, giving yourself grace y mucho más in this special guest episode. Let us know your thoughts on our conversation! :)) *Follow ⁠⁠Brenée's Instagram⁠⁠`✧ show her some love!! ;)) *Goo leave a review/rating over on our ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or other podcast platforms for a chance to have your review on the next upcoming episode?! :) ` Remember to share this podcast with others plebes! :)) ☆ ⁠Hola Let's Chat Instagram⁠ Timestamps`✧ 00:00~ intro  01:28 speed questions  02:58 being a mom at 22  05:40 dating as a single mom  08:02 mentality in what you want  10:40 i didn't have boundaries..  13:18 how you feel around them  13:42 relationship lessons learned  16:30 i was on match 18:30 hinge is not for me  19:50 if that's what i want  20:19 giving yourself grace  23:40 enjoying moments w/people  27:50 Brenée's career journey  29:50 non-profit to patient advocacy events  35:22 we met at FIDM debut 37:40 cancer is a mind fu*k 46:40 shit i want to do.. 56:50 last words of advice 57:43~ outro ''Thank you, gracias for listening to my podcast. I appreciate it so much. Hasta luego!! :)) ~Host Melanie. :)) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holaletschatwithmel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holaletschatwithmel/support

If you've ever found yourself stuck in your comfort zone and in need of a little push to take your fashion design career to the next level, you're not alone and that's the exact strategies we'll be talking about in today's episode.We'll explore common struggles with seeking permission and the fear of hitting send on important pitches through the lens of our guest, Jacqueline Schumann's, career. But fear not, because this strategy session will provide the guidance and mindset strategies Jacqueline (and you!) needs to break free from her traditional education and employee mindset. Get ready for an empowering and insightful conversation on how to give yourself permission for success. You got this!About Jacqueline:Jacqueline and a freelance denim designer who works with small to midsize-conscious brands. She studied at FIDM where she learned how the industry works traditionally but after taking a break to have a family, as well as working in various industries, she lost her passion for it. Thankfully, she found it again through her own research of discovering better ways clothing can be made. These approaches are less harmful to people, animals, and our planet!Connect with Jacqueline: Email at: connect@jacquelinediane.com Follow on Instagram:  @jacqueline_consciousfashion  Follow on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineschumann/ Visit her website:  www.jacquelinediane.com Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my free training: How to Freelance in Fashion (even if you're terrified you don't have all the answers) by clicking here.

Designer Linda Hayslett has a strong fashion and entertainment background. A lot of her inspirations comes from her experience working at companies such as VH1, Allure, W, Details & InStyle Magazine. ​ She lived and worked in New York City for many years soaking up the electric vibe of the city. After working in fashion on the east coast, in 2003 she made a decision to move west and become an Angeleno. Linda planted roots in Los Angeles and started to absorb the west coast atmosphere. She worked with a well known celebrity stylist and assisted in styling celebrities such as Hillary Swank, Sandra Oh, Charlize Theron, Heather Graham and more.   Her passion in creativity led her to go back to school and get a degree for Interior Design at FIDM. After graduating Summa Cum Laude in Interior Design, Linda became interested in construction and planning. While Co-Designing on projects with other designers, Linda created LH.Designs.  ​ From her connections and experience in the industry, she adds an arsenal of skills along with her talents. With her knowledge, she has infused a warm touch that is often missed when clients hire only a contractor or architect for their project. She realized that offering services that tailor and integrate the designer with construction at each level of building, from concept to completion, was the best way a person would truly get the lifestyle experience that they are looking for. By infusing a construction team with design, LH.Designs can uniquely make a client's project not only aesthetically pleasing but can raise the property's value higher than expected. https://www.lhdesigned.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lhdesigned/

This week Ja'mie flies with her family to Los Angeles to start fashion school, does a death drop on Rodeo Drive, Hannah the toy goanna, an Amber update, raped by a ghost, content babies, Austin Butler juggling kiwi fruit, her West Hollywood haunted studio apartment and so much more. Courtney - Younger sister. Visiting LA with parents to settle her in.Olivia Bellisimo - Sydney socialite/influencer. FIDM graduate. Lives between LA and Sydney. Has taken Ja'mie under her wing. Amber - Former best friend, ex flatmate and crush. Amber and her girlfriend Clare Bear live in Double Bay, Sydney Gampy - Grandfather. Lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Has funded her studies in L.A.Written, Produced and Performed by Chris LilleyMusic by Chris LilleyTo support the podcast with a donation click herehttps://supporter.acast.com/jamiezingDM “Ask Ja'mie” questions towww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastLINKS JA'MIEZING MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comJA'MIEZING WEBSITEwww.jamiezing.comJA'MIEZING FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/jamiezingthepodcastCHRIS LILLEY MERCHANDISEwww.chrislilleyshop.comCHRIS LILLEY INSTAGRAMwww.instagram.com/chrislilleyCHRIS LILLEY YOUTUBEhttps://youtube.com/channel/UCujV5kEXw-DuzDJysGUFMxwWhile Ja'miezing is a podcast parody and intended as comedy, it may have brought up some real life issues or concerns for you. If so here's some links you may find helpful. https://butterfly.org.auhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.lifeline.org.auhttps://au.reachout.comhttps://kidshelpline.com.auThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/jamiezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, Rebecca Rueth, for their chat about Rueth's career as a Surface Designer, how she helps coach and mentor other creatives and raising a daughter on the Autism Spectrum. Rueth's formal education in illustration from RISD and Surface Design from FIDM prepared her for her diverse career. Today, Rueth develops sophisticated yet easy-to-use designs for wallcoverings, prints, fashion, and textiles for the interior design, accessories, and fashion markets. When she isn't developing her own art and design projects for brands like Pottery Barn Teens & Kids, Minted, and VIDA, you can find Rueth at home with her husband and daughter or traveling in search of inspiration.  Find out more about Rueth and her work at RebeccaRueth.com. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.  Go to girlsthatcreate.com for parenting tips, women empowerment, and more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. Thanks to our sponsors at EllivateAlliance.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. Enjoy #HealingThroughtheArts with Arete Gallery.  WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women.  

Episode 44 is going to be a real fashion treat! In it, we have a fascinating conversation with fashion industry veteran Jen Sidary.Among our topics are the following:How she is contributing to the cohesion of today's Ukrainian fashion industry with her current venture, ANGELFORFASHION.com, a multi-brand fashion eCommerce websiteHer rise from working a retail position at a Kansas City department store to becoming the store's footwear buyerHer choice to accept a senior position at Zappos over the luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman - and how that decision set her up well for the rest of her careerWhat it was like being Andre Leon Talley's boss at ZapposWhat she learned from working under Vivienne Westwood as the company's President of Sales for the American divisionAnd more!DOWNLOAD THE SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOR $1.99https://manicmetallic.com/product/the-manic-metallic-podcast-episode-044-transcript/RESOURCES:Support Angel For Fashion https://angelforfashion.com/U Space (Ukrainian fashion store in Barcelona) https://www.instagram.com/uspace.eu/El Born (Barcelona neighborhood; Jen recommended walking through the neighborhood and finding fashion stores, so here's a link to help you with that): https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/122636/the-50-coolest-clothing-stores-and-boutiques-in-barcelonaSHOP MANIC METALLIC'S E-COMMERCE STOREhttps://manicmetallic.com/shop/SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($)https://app.redcircle.com/shows/11d2b542-f3b4-4462-b85e-5708034cb823/donationsCONNECT WITH THE MANIC METALLIC PODCASTInstagram: @themanicmetallicpodcastCONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICSubscribe To Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/manicnewsletterVisit Our Website: https://manicmetallic.com/Follow Us On Instagram: @manicmetallicFollow Us On TikTok: @manicmetallicofficialCONNECT WITH LIBERTYInstagram: @liberty.imhoffWebsite: libertyimhoff.com JEN'S BIO:As a chief merchant and seasoned e-Commerce expert specializing in luxury fashion, Jen Sidary has led and implemented partnerships between brands and established retailers from around the world, with a career spanning more than three decades. As an industry veteran and spending much of her time in Ukraine since the end of 2020, Sidary founded ANGELFORFASHION.com in April 2022 a multi-brand fashion eCommerce website to support Ukrainian designers and their companies survive the war. With the mission of nurturing the fashion industry there she also worked across several ambitious projects with USAID Competitive Economy Program as a fashion industry expert showcasing Ukrainian brands at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks. In 2017, following her role as the President of Sales at Vivienne Westwood America, Sidary founded Ms. Luxe Link, a fashion-consulting agency. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder for her agency and Angel for Fashion, she mentors emerging and established fashion companies by providing insights into retail trends and refocuses brand KPIs.Her career first escalated when she became the Head of Zappos Couture in 2009, now an Amazon subsidiary. In this role, Sidary directed marketing, site redesign and supervised all product categories ranging across RTW, accessories, jewelry, and beauty. Under her direction, sales increased from $15 million to $100 million in her seven-year tenure. Other achievements include the launch of a strategic alliance for Zappos Couture with the late André Leon Talley, the former Creative Director, and Editor-at-Large of Vogue magazine.Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Sidary moved to Los Angeles to attend FIDM and later returned to Kansas City where she then began her career as a retail buyer for Halls' department stores.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-manic-metallic-podcast/exclusive-content

In this episode, Belle chats with Sofia Elin, fellow FIDM alumni and Assistant Designer at Beyond Yoga. Sofia has studied fashion design in both Barcelona and Los Angeles, and showed her Rio, Carnival-inspired collection at the FIDM Debut 2019 Runway Show. She's worked on collaborations with several brands and companies, including Levi's, HBO Max, and Women of Wrestling. Learn about Sofia's design style, her debut collection, her previous work as a freelance designer, and her current role at Beyond Yoga! **Don't forget to check out the first Beyond Yoga sample sale in years - up to 85% off this weekend in Culver City, CA (details below)** BEYOND YOGA SAMPLE SALE Check it out on IG @beyondyoga HERE DATES/TIMES: Friday & Saturday, March 24-25: 11 AM - 7pm Sunday, March 26: 11AM - 5PM LOCATION: Smashbox Studios Studio 1 Light Box 8549 Higuera St Culver City, CA 90232 FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Sofia @sofia__elin Belle ⁠@bellebarreiroseiden Flavor of Fashion ⁠@flavoroffashionpodcast MENTIONED IN EPISODE Beyond Yoga ⁠https://beyondyoga.com/⁠ About Beyond Yoga - Their Story ⁠https://beyondyoga.com/pages/about-us⁠ BY Surpassing $100 Million in Sales + Levi's Aquisition ⁠https://sgbonline.com/beyond-yoga-sees-sales-surpassing-100-million-in-2022/⁠ Beyond Yoga Retail Stores ⁠https://beyondyoga.com/pages/retail-stores⁠ Sofia's Rio Collection at FIDM Debut 2019 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnWZRGSssbc⁠ FIDM Debut 2019 Denim Collections ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCA5beRscTc⁠ Natalia Romano ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shopnataliaromano/?hl=en⁠ FIDM x HBO Max Genera+ion Collab ⁠https://fidm.edu/en/news/FIDM+x+HBO+Max+GENERATION+UnFashion+Showcase+on+View+Through+April+12⁠ BY Ruffle Skirt ⁠https://beyondyoga.com/products/spacedye-dare-to-flare-skirt-pink-hype-heather-sd5118⁠ SOFIA'S RECOMMENDATIONS 3rd Street Promenade ⁠https://www.santamonica.com/experience-santa-monica/neighborhoods/downtown-santa-monica-3rd-street-promenade/ ⁠ Find Me Gluten Free App ⁠https://www.findmeglutenfree.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

Sharing a real life example that happened inside of my other business @sonomamobilelounge help me welcoming Holly Henry! She was born and raised in Sonoma county, California and locally living in Sebastopol with her husband and 2 kids. She has degree in Interior Design from FIDM and loves coffee, live music and reality tv! She is the owner of Retro foto a vintage VW photo booth bus. We talked about how we started working together, how the relationship was built organically before she even knew me, to how she established her successful business in under a year to hiring her first employee. We tap into motherhood, work life juggling with a big emphasis on why community over competition can be a key to your success. Her actions are why she was asked to be apart of this podcast guest to show case a beautiful example of knowing we all can win together. You can find her here and follow her: Instagram @retrofoto.co TikTok @retrofoto.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautybusinessmind/message

In this episode, Belle chats with fellow FIDM alum, technical designer and Dire Design Haus Founder/CEO, Brittany Riner. Brittany has many years of experience working in the action sports industry, designing everything from snow gear to a youth moto apparel collection with an emphasis on safety education. She has a breadth of knowledge and skills related to graphic design, trend research, sourcing and manufacturing and sustainable practices. She currently resides in Montana, where she operates her design and marketing firm, Dire Design Haus. Learn about how Brittany got her start in the industry, her experience thus far working for brands like Troy Lee Designs and Seirus Innovation, and the evolution of Dire! - FOLLOW - // Brittany Riner on IG https://www.instagram.com/brittany.riner/ // // Belle on IG https://www.instagram.com/bellebarreiroseiden/ // // Flavor of Fashion on IG https://www.instagram.com/flavoroffashionpodcast/ // - DIRE DESIGN HAUS/BRITTANY'S BUSINESS WEBSITE - https://diredesignhaus.com/ - CONNECT WITH BRITTANY on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanydireapparel/ - MENTIONED IN EPISODE - Book Recommendation - Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, by Donna Hicks https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dignity-donna-hicks-phd/1114065035 Stephanie Flecha (Montana-Based Photographer & Graphic Designer) https://www.instagram.com/stephflech/ Glowforge https://glowforge.com/ Troy Lee Designs https://troyleedesigns.com/ Seirus Innovations https://www.seirus.com/ 5.11 Tactical https://www.511tactical.com/ Outdoor Research https://www.outdoorresearch.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

TO ENTER TO WIN A VALENTINE'S DAY BOX FULL OF GOODIES FROM STYLE BAR SHARE THIS EPISODE TO YOUR STORY AND TAG @TINYMOMENTSPODCAST AND @STYLEBARWPG. Winner will be announced after February 13, 2023. Hi friends! In today's episode, we sit down with Regan, the founder of Style Bar Winnipeg, a local boutique and an absolute staple in Winnipeg. Style Bar is an inclusive women's lifestyle boutique carrying clothing, accessories, maternity, apothecary, lifestyle, and baby items. In today's episode we talk about her journey of working in the fashion industry, literally going to school at FIDM in Los Angeles with Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag from Laguna Beach and The Hills, living in Toronto, what it was like to start a boutique in Winnipeg, the importance of recognizing what you're most passionate about when it comes to your business vs. what you aren't so you know what to delegate, and more! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 7:10 - Attending university on the set of Laguna Beach 10:22 - From California back to Winnipeg 13:38 - Experiences in Toronto 15:51 - Discovering the brand 19:25 - How social is used in business - Then vs. Now 25:36 - How we consume social media today 30:20 - The importance of delegation in your team 42:07 - Advice for those looking to start a business in Regan's industry 45:20 - Outro and social media Thank you so much for tuning in, and stick around for weekly episodes every Monday at 7am CST! WHERE TO FIND STYLE BAR: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stylebarwpg Website - https://www.shopstylebar.com WHERE ELSE TO FIND ME: Website - https://melrosemarketingstudio.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylerfrancisco/ https://www.instagram.com/melrosemarketingstudio YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZtQa_lOLc&t=331s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@taylerfrancisco?lang=en Tiny Moments Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinymomentspodcast/

In this episode, Belle chats with her former FIDM instructor and Technical Designer, Meredith Petro. Meredith is a fellow FIDM alumni based in Los Angeles, and has worked as a technical designer in the fashion industry for 15 years for brands like ModCloth and Lucky Brand. Belle and Meredith talk everything from her experience in the industry, to the importance of company culture, the challenges of manufacturing overseas, how retailers transitioned into e-commerce and why size charts should not be trusted. Stay tuned for Pt. 2! - FOLLOW - // Meredith on IG https://www.instagram.com/minniemere/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afterthought_studio/?hl=en // // Belle on IG https://www.instagram.com/bellebarreiroseiden/?hl=en // // Flavor of Fashion on IG https://www.instagram.com/flavoroffashionpodcast/?hl=en // - MENTIONED IN EPISODE - ModCloth https://modcloth.com/ ModCloth Pop-Up Shop / ModCloth IRL (Washington DC Store) https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/06/10/check-modcloth-irl-pop-now-open-georgetown/ Lucky Brand https://www.luckybrand.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

In this episode, Belle and her good friend/fellow FIDM alumna and hair stylist, @victoriawaang, finish their fashion month Spring/Summer and Resort 2023 catwalk reviews with Paris Fashion Week. Listen to Pt. 1 to hear highlights of NYFW, London Fashion Week & Milan Fashion Week + about Victoria's background and her recent @hungryhipsters internship! - Instagram Accounts - Victoria @victoriawaang & @victoriashairsecret FOF @flavoroffashionpodcast Belle @bellebarreiroseiden Utopian Denim @utopiandenim - MENTIONED IN EPISODE - Coperni Dress/Bella Hadid Video & Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjtNpz57fOI https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/coperni/slideshow/collection#1 Alexander McQueen Dress Video & Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErE7O5NceGQ https://www.amazon.com/McQueen-Lee-Alexander/dp/B07HFLSGGT Gigi Hadid's New Cashmere Brand - Guest in Residence https://guestinresidence.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw5dCbKaHHlx4NxLoM1RvFLeZilnIvEoO_3Jg8j_5_sbeH7vRYM-6phoCjMUQAvD_BwE https://fashionista.com/2022/09/gigi-hadid-guest-in-residence-cashmere-brand Avery Ovard's Guest in Residence Lookbook https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjRJkgBAcrs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Neon Cowboy Show https://www.caspermagazine.com/feature/neon-cowboys-debuts-at-new-york-fashion-week Alo Yoga Collection/Wellness Partnership https://www.forbes.com/sites/yolarobert1/2022/09/10/alo-yoga-debuts-its-first-ready-to-wear-collection-with-a-limited-edition-nft-at-new-york-fashion-week/?sh=65c3ff30f752 https://www.aloyoga.com/blogs/alo-blog/alo-yoga-official-wellness-partners-nyfw Kasia Kucharska - New Designer https://www.instagram.com/kasiaku/?hl=en https://kasiakucharska.com/shop Fran Drescher/ threadUP Holiday Campaign https://newsroom.thredup.com/news/thredup-launches-first-ever-upcycled-holiday-collection-starring-fran-drescher-rl2h3 Daniel Silverstein/Thread-Up Collection https://www.forbes.com/sites/sharonedelson/2022/11/10/zero-waste-daniel-partners-with-thredup-to-give-new-life-to-unsaleable-clothing/?sh=7cdd6b9a3f22 Girlfriend Collective Recycling Program https://girlfriend.com/pages/regirlfriend - Milan & Paris FW Show Links Document - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOqJhreqzMpYG7mzXrYp6F9l5Zl7jT3zfUjQU3IXIJE/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

Emmy Award®-winning Marina Toybina is a costume and fashion designer well known for her exceptional work in entertainment. Born in Moscow, Russia, Toybina immigrated to the United States at age 11. At a very young age Marina found an outlet for her creativity through various forms of design and illustration. After graduating high school in Phoenix, AZ, she followed her calling and moved to Los Angeles to attend the distinguished Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, specializing in fashion design. While still attending FIDM, Toybina successfully launched a signature line called GLAZA. After earning her degree, Marina quickly became known for her unique aesthetic, and launched into the world of entertainment as a go-to designer for the dance community, artists and performers who sought a unique approach to their fashion and costume choices. Toybina's creations are now seen worldwide in all mediums ranging from primetime and international television programs to major editorials, music videos, commercials and concert arena stages. For television, Toybina has designed for hit shows like So You Think You Can Dance, The X Factor US, and World of Dance, as well as for performances on award shows such as The Grammys, The Billboard Awards, The American Music Awards, The Brit Awards, The BET Awards, and the Country Music Association Awards, just to name a few. Marina's latest work can be seen on FOX's popular celebrity-filled singing competition The Masked Singer, in which she and her team have created an assortment of unique theatrical costumes across six seasons for the likes of T-Pain, Dionne Warwick, Donny Osmond, Tony Hawk, Chaka Khan, Seal, Patti Labelle, Leann Rimes, Aloe Blacc, Nick Carter, Bobbi Brown, Bret Michaels, Lil Wayne, Tori Kelly, Gladys Knight, Rumer Willis, Kelly Osbourne, Tyrese, Jesse McCartney, Toni Braxton, Jojo Siwa, Hanson, Mickey Rourke, Busta Rhymes, Wiz Khalifa and many more. Her creative vision and drive were integral to the success of The Masked Singer, and in 2021 her dedication paid off as Toybina became one of only a handful of costume designers to receive both costume designer and producer credits on a primetime television show. Toybina has received award recognition, breaking records in 2015 as the first costume designer to win four consecutive Emmys in the Outstanding Costumes for a Variety Program or a Special category. Over the years she has earned a total of six Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in this category, for The Masked Singer (2021 and 2020), Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Starring Katy Perry (2015), So You Think You Can Dance (2014), The 55th Annual Grammy Awards (2013), and The X Factor (2011), as well as a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award nomination for The Masked Singer (2019). In 2018, Toybina won The Ellen Mirojnick Styling Award at the Hollywood Beauty Awards. She has also been recognized by her peers in the Costume Designers Guild, receiving a CDG Award for Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, or Live Television for The Masked Singer (2020) and a CDG Award nomination for So You Think You Can Dance (2019). Throughout her career, Toybina has collaborated with superstars like Carrie Underwood (Blown Away World Tour, Storyteller Tour, Cry Pretty Tour, NBC's Sunday Night Football, Country Music Awards and many more), P!nk (American Music Awards and The Beautiful Trauma World Tour), Katy Perry (Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show, California Dreams Live Tour and Prismatic World Tour), Usher (iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard Awards, E3, RNB Fridays LIVE 2018), Ariana Grande (The Honeymoon Tour), Taylor Swift (Red World Tour, Grammy Awards, Brit Awards), Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus (Gypsy Heart World Tour), Lil' Kim, Paulina Rubio, Selena Gomez (Billboard Awards, Dancing With the Stars), Ne-Yo (Good Morning America, BET Awards), Dita Von Teese, 5th Harmony, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Adam Lambert, Juliette Lewis — among numerous others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Belle interviews LA-based denim designer, Ally Dechant. The two discuss everything from Ally's internship this past summer at Ralph Lauren in NYC, to her experience in The Business of Denim program at FIDM, her favorite denim washes and brands, her own denim tattoos, designing for Pistola Denim and so much more! Follow Ally on Instagram: https://instagram.com/allydechant?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Indigo Cowboy Instagram: https://instagram.com/theindigocowboy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= CottonWorks™ Sponsorship/Campus Influencer Posts: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5hNeULw02/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYfrF5r-14/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Ally Denim Instagram/Portfolio Work: https://instagram.com/allydenim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Ally Dechant Website/Portfolio: https://ally-dechant.squarespace.com/ Pistola Denim: https://www.pistoladenim.com/ Denim Dudes & Denim Dudettes: https://instagram.com/denimdudes?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/denim.dudettes?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ---- Mentioned in This Episode: - Rosebowl Flea Market Vendors - American Reboot: https://instagram.com/american_reboot?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Rivi Goods / EZ Pants: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-5W-IpwHz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Sundaze Vintage: https://instagram.com/sundaze_vintage?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - Tattoos - LA (Silverlake) Tattoo Shop / American Electric Tattoo (Artist - Johnny Gargan): https://instagram.com/americanelectrictattooco?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - Some NYC Recommendations - Ralph Lauren Polo Bar: https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-polo-bar 9th St. Vintage: https://www.9thstvintage.com/ Raggedy Threads: https://www.raggedythreads.com/ Serafina Italian Restaurant: https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/ - Other Brands Mentioned - Ralph Lauren/RRL, Nudie Jeans, G-Star Raw, Citizens of Humanity, MOUSSY, cottle, OrSlow, DENHAM, Lee, Levi's/Made & Crafted, Wrangler, Kapital Jeans, Studio D'Artisan, Warehouse & Co. Denim Mills: Cone Mills, ISKO Denim, Stella Blu Textile, Candiani Denim --- Follow FOF on Instagram: https://instagram.com/flavoroffashionpodcast?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Follow Belle on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bellebarreiroseiden?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

For today's episode, we are joined by not one but four designers who just wrapped up an incredible project. In celebration of the launch of the new film "The School For Good and Evil," FIDM partnered with Netflix to reimagine the “Never” and “Ever” costumes from the movie. Inspired by the film, four designers were hand selected to create custom ready-to-wear outfits that debuted at the Los Angeles red carpet world premiere.

Emmy-Winner Halina Siwolop brings us into the world of set decorating and gives tips on how to break in to the business. She talks about juggling her job and family, about working on TV's "Perry Mason," "Masters of Sex" and "Pushing Daisies", about how it felt to win the coveted Emmy and more.

In this episode, Belle interviews FIDM and GIA alumni, DáVon Novas. DáVon is a San Diego-based jeweler who makes custom and couture pieces under the brand name, 'Mis Manos.' Belle and DáVon chat about everything from attending FIDM & GIA, to starting a business, as well as the meaning behind his brand name, DáVon's favorite gemstones, and so much more! Follow DáVon/Mis Manos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mismanosco?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Custom Plug Piece: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgcv8puvHv2/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Mis Manos Holiday Sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkemR8LPS_4/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Mis Manos Website: https://mismanosco.com/ SD Voyager Article Feature: http://sdvoyager.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-davon-novas/ ---- Other Jewelers DáVon Admires (Mentioned in Episode): Maison Raksha: https://instagram.com/maisonraksha?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Grey Yüna: https://instagram.com/gregyuna?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= https://instagram.com/gregyunanewyork?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Alex Moss: https://instagram.com/alexmoss?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Gabby Elan: https://instagram.com/gabbyelanjewelry?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Ben Baller: https://instagram.com/benballer?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Elliot Eliantte: https://instagram.com/eliantte?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Stacks Customs: https://instagram.com/stackscustoms?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= ---- Follow FOF on Instagram: https://instagram.com/flavoroffashionpodcast?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Follow Belle on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bellebarreiroseiden?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

This is the first in a 3 part series detailing the Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Brianna Rooney (AKA The Millionaire Recruiter). Part 1 - The RiseIn this episode Taylor interviews Brianna and we hear the full story of how she went from a cocktail server attending fashion school at FIDM to becoming The Millionaire Recruiter. You'll hear the steps she took, the hurdles she had to overcome, and the just a few of the peaks and milestones in her career so far.If you're looking for the inspiration to build a career as a recruiter, or what it truly takes to start your own recruiting firm, this is the episode you should be listening to.To connect with Taylor + Brianna on the daily, be sure to follow them on Instagram at @talent_takeover_unfiltered 

In this episode, Belle chats with fellow FIDM alumni and San Diego-based personal stylist, Paulina Lysette. Learn how to find your own personal style and begin building your dream wardrobe + some holiday travel and packing tips, fashion merchandising & more! Be sure to check out all of Paulina's social platforms below, as well as her style guide, styling services + a few special discount codes! - LINKS - Follow Paulina on Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest! https://linktr.ee/paulinalysette?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=490cd124-89c2-474b-8e8f-4edf392ebbd2 Purchase Paulina's Style Guide https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302691202/fall-winter-style-guide-neutral-outfits?load_webview=1&bid=p1qw3UE6oupjOGgEVIF2VwmY7xUG Book a styling service with Paulina Get $10 off your first styling service! (just mention Flavor of Fashion in the "notes" section when booking) Book Here -> https://calendly.com/paulinalysette Get 10% Beads by Tara with code BBTPAULINA10 https://beadsbytara.com/ Fleece Tights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NX7J372/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B0NKS76A1CJ0H2YNATPB Follow Belle & FOF on Instagram @bellebarreiroseiden and @flavoroffashionpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

Laura is a California-based modern wardrobe artist with specialties in costume design, commercial styling, fashion design, and personal shopping. She studied French literature at Reed College and graduated Cum Laude with an AA in fashion design from FIDM in San Francisco. At the turn of the millennium, Laura established the clothing line LB-426. San Francisco's nightlife elite and artists alike embraced her otherworldly designs, which included a collaboration with local artist DJ UFO!. LB-426 featured Laura's love of high-tech performance fabrics, technical sportswear, feminine silhouettes, and the color black. Press for Laura and LB-426 includes Paper Magazine, WWD, and Urb. Laura was recognized as one of the “30 under 30” by the San Francisco Design Center and her work was shown in the Booth-Clibborn Editions book Scrawl Too: More Dirt. Laura naturally gravitated to Hollywood, which began a new and challenging chapter of her design career. She is currently a member of the Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892 and Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705. Laura continues to work in moving and still pictures and has resurrected LB-426 as a personal-style blog. There Laura continues to keep her finger on the pulse of modern dark style, electronic music and shares her futuristic aesthetics. http://www.lauralbrody.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134654/

In this episode, you'll learn a bit about fashion designer, FIDM alumna, hair stylist and recent @hungryhipsters intern, @victoriawaang. Hear about some of Belle and Victoria's favorite Spring/Summer and Resort 2023 collections/catwalk shows and stay tuned for part 2, where they cover Paris fashion week, in addition to some industry news! *CATWALK REVIEW STARTS AT 35:17* - Instagram Accounts - Victoria @victoriawaang & @victoriashairsecret FOF @flavoroffashionpodcast Belle @bellebarreiroseiden Utopian Denim @utopiandenim - Links/Accounts Mentioned in Episode - FIDM MODE Issue 14 https://www.behance.net/gallery/90932213/FIDM-MODE-14-The-CMYK-Issue?locale=en_US Euphoria Reel https://www.instagram.com/reel/CciiPptJ2Lr/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Day in the Life/BTS Hungry Hipsters Reel https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeRHgNbFQbM/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Marilyn Monroe Outfit/Design by Victoria https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMtr-9vnqT/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= Belle's Blonde Hair by Victoria https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_L9mpANNT/?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ= IG @fashionsnoops IG @magazine.ahua (collection overviews) - SHOW LINKS - NYFW Fendi https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/fendi Cynthia Rowley + T & C Article https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/cynthia-rowley/slideshow/collection#1 https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/g41231487/cynthia-rowley-nyfw-spring-summer-2023-photos/ Ulla Johnson https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/ulla-johnson Kim Shui https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/kim-shui Telfar https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/telfar LFW Burberry https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/burberry-prorsum JW Anderson https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/j-w-anderson Christopher Kane https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/christopher-kane Raf Simmons https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/raf-simons Molly Goddard https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/molly-goddard **See Pt. 2 with Victoria Waang for Milan Fashion Week Links** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

Imagine flying to New York City and showing in New York Fashion Week just a year after showcasing your first collection in FIDM's DEBUT Runway Show. In this week's episode of Your FIDM Story, Spencer talks with designer Fabian Renteria. Listen along as Fabian discusses his journey to FIDM, his premiere collection inspired by Mortal Kombat, designing a collection for the 15th annual Supima Design Competition, working with a dye house, and the importance of time management.

Laura is a California-based modern wardrobe artist with specialties in costume design, commercial styling, fashion design, and personal shopping. She studied French literature at Reed College and graduated Cum Laude with an AA in fashion design from FIDM in San Francisco. At the turn of the millennium, Laura established the clothing line LB-426. San Francisco's nightlife elite and artists alike embraced her otherworldly designs, which included a collaboration with local artist DJ UFO!. LB-426 featured Laura's love of high-tech performance fabrics, technical sportswear, feminine silhouettes, and the color black. Press for Laura and LB-426 includes Paper Magazine, WWD, and Urb. Laura was recognized as one of the “30 under 30” by the San Francisco Design Center and her work was shown in the Booth-Clibborn Editions book Scrawl Too: More Dirt. Laura naturally gravitated to Hollywood, which began a new and challenging chapter of her design career. She is currently a member of the Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892 and Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705. Laura continues to work in moving and still pictures and has resurrected LB-426 as a personal-style blog. There Laura continues to keep her finger on the pulse of modern dark style, electronic music and shares her futuristic aesthetics. http://www.lauralbrody.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134654/

In this episode, you'll get to know a little bit about the Flavor of Fashion Podcast Host, Belle Barreiro Seiden, and some of her Nashville recommendations. In addition, Belle gives an overview of the history of Fashion Week/Month/NYFW and reviews this past fashion weeks' street style trends. Tune into the show next week as Belle and her good friend and fellow FIDM alum, Victoria Wang, discuss the Spring/Summer 2023 catwalks! - Instagram - Follow FOF @flavoroffashionpodcast Follow Belle @bellebarreiroseiden Follow Utopian Denim @utopiandenim - Links - Street Style Trends https://www.vogue.com/article/nyfw-trends-fall-2022 https://www.vogue.com/article/metallic-trend-fall-2022 https://www.vogue.com/article/fall-2022-trends-editor-picks https://www.vogue.com/article/vogue-editor-fall-essential-new-york-fashion-week https://www.bustle.com/style/new-york-fashion-week-2022-street-style-trends https://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g41151356/new-york-fashion-week-best-looks-spring-2023/ https://www.ellecanada.com/fashion/fashion-weeks/the-best-street-style-at-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2022 https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/a41247745/spring-2023-fashion-trends/ https://fashionista.com/2022/09/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2023-trends https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-street-style-spring-2023 History https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-fashion-week https://fashionweekonline.com/history-of-fashion-week Influencers Mentioned Some of the influencers I was watching during fashion week included mainly New York-based women such as... @katybelotte @kitkeenan @margo.lee @daniellecarolan Also Miami-based influencers @nataliebarbu and @valerialipovetsky and Canadian influencer, @kayliestewart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

In this week's episode of eLEXYfy, The Place For Fashion Podcast, I speak with Paola Ochoa, a fellow FIDM student, social media content creator, and non-profit founder. 

In this episode, Belle interviews long-time FIDM friend, Kinsey Ranee, about her experience as an LA-based celebrity and personal stylist. Learn about how Kinsey launched her career, as well as the exciting, and not-so-glamorous sides of her job and the fashion industry. Kinsey has worked with a variety of clients - from sustainable bag brand, Everina, to Vogue Hommes and celebrities like Camila Cabello and Kristen Bell (to name a few). Follow Kinsey on Instagram @kinseyraneestyle @kinseyrl Check out Kinsey's Styling Portfolio www.kinseyranee.com Follow Belle on Instagram @bellebarreiroseiden @utopiandenim Follow FOF on Instagram @flavoroffashionpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavor-of-fashion-podcast/support

The Hills Producer, Sophia Rossi joins Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, and Frankie Delgado in the VIP room to discuss the season one finale, “Timing Is Everything.” Sophia breaks down the episode and gives listeners/viewers an inside look at being a producer on The Hills. Sophia discusses key behind-the-scenes moments and how the hiatus affected Jason and Lauren's relationship.  Sophia also talks about locations, going to FIDM classes with Lauren, and how much Lauren loved her internship at Teen Vogue.  Later, the trio quizzes Sophia on what was real and was planned during the filming of Season 1 of The Hills.  Timing Is Everything Synopsis:  Lauren's work at LA Fashion Week leads to a career opportunity of a lifetime, but she's torn between her job and her boyfriend. Elsewhere, Whitney says goodbye to LA, and Heidi and Audrina are single in the city. Please support our sponsors: Is your dog's breed mix a mystery? You're not alone! About 72% of pup parents are puzzled when it comes to their dog's breed. It's time to end these guessing games and get the answers with an Embark Dog DNA Test. Go to https://www.embarkvet.com  to get free shipping and save $40 with promo code, HILLS. The Manscaped Platinum Package 4.0 is the one-stop shop for the man who deserves it all. They designed this package to allow you to fully align your entire hygiene routine with elite products. Go to https://www.manscape.com and use code, HILLS to receive 20% off plus free shipping.  Follow @audrinapatridge, @brodyjenner, @kingfrankiedelgado, and @rivfif on Instagram.  Also check out Sophia's website, https://hellohinote.com/ Support the show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH2esdWH-fTPe_J20D0TJQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hills Producer, Sophia Rossi joins Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, and Frankie Delgado in the VIP room to discuss the season one finale, “Timing Is Everything.” Sophia breaks down the episode and gives listeners/viewers an inside look at being a producer on The Hills. Sophia discusses key behind-the-scenes moments and how the hiatus affected Jason and Lauren's relationship.  Sophia also talks about locations, going to FIDM classes with Lauren, and how much Lauren loved her internship at Teen Vogue.  Later, the trio quizzes Sophia on what was real and was planned during the filming of Season 1 of The Hills.  Timing Is Everything Synopsis:  Lauren's work at LA Fashion Week leads to a career opportunity of a lifetime, but she's torn between her job and her boyfriend. Elsewhere, Whitney says goodbye to LA, and Heidi and Audrina are single in the city. Please support our sponsors: Is your dog's breed mix a mystery? You're not alone! About 72% of pup parents are puzzled when it comes to their dog's breed. It's time to end these guessing games and get the answers with an Embark Dog DNA Test. Go to https://www.embarkvet.com  to get free shipping and save $40 with promo code, HILLS. The Manscaped Platinum Package 4.0 is the one-stop shop for the man who deserves it all. They designed this package to allow you to fully align your entire hygiene routine with elite products. Go to https://www.manscape.com and use code, HILLS to receive 20% off plus free shipping.  Follow @audrinapatridge, @brodyjenner, @kingfrankiedelgado, and @rivfif on Instagram.  Also check out Sophia's website, https://hellohinote.com/ Support the show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH2esdWH-fTPe_J20D0TJQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk with Costume Designer Kathleen Felix-Hanger. Starting out on the film “Waterworld” as a Costume PA, she quickly learned her trade on the job. Working her way up to costume supervisor on shows like “Judging Amy”, “West Wing” and then becoming Costume Designer on “Dexter”, “VEEP”, and now HBO's “Hacks”. She is currently nominated for her second Emmy for Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for “Hacks”. She has a beautiful instagram at showing not only the beautiful meals she prepares but also her gorgeous family and a peek into the world of costume design.. Her work is currently on display at FIDM in “The Art of Costume in TV” exhibit running till September.

From Machine Gun to Sewing Machine…Trinidad Garcia was already an accomplished clothing business entrepreneur, but he had always wanted to be a U.S. Marine. In 2008, at age 31 he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He deployed twice with 2/7, serving aboard Marine Expeditionary Units in the Pacific. Through two enlistments his dream of becoming a denim designer started burning inside of him again. While at his final assignment, a reserve unit in the Los Angeles area, he secretly applied to the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and was accepted. He balanced his schedule while not missing any of the exercises required, as well as not missing his classes at night. He joined forces with the local VA administrator for FIDM and founded the FIDM-SVA (Student Veterans of America) Chapter; to give those who followed him a better chance at navigating the rigors of student life. As he neared graduation in 2018, Trinidad founded his namesake brand – Trinidad3 Jeans. He experienced local success and wanted to expand his mission to support veterans with every pair of jeans, developing the catchphrase Powering Vets with Every Pair!  In addition to operating his own clothing company, Trinidad works for Conflict Kinetics, a civilian company that trains military members through their Synthetic Marksmanship Training Systems (SMTS) - scenario based shooting situations. Through his own struggles with trauma, and loss of identity through his transition from the military, Trinidad got involved with Merging Vets & Players to create an environment where these warriors can share each other's strength and experience and can support each other in building fulfilling lives of service and strength. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH TRINIDAD https://trinidad3.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trinidad3jeans/ http://conflictkinetics.com/ https://vetsandplayers.org/

Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, and Frankie Delgado discuss Season 1 Episode 1, “New City, New Drama” and Episode  2,  “A Change of Plans” of The Hills.   Hear about the real drama behind the Teen Vogue party,  Heidi's job at Bolthouse productions, and how crucial Bolthouse was to the nightlife scene and the production of The Hills.   The trio also answers fan questions.  New City New Drama & A Change of Plans Synopsis: Lauren has made the move to Hollywood and is rooming with Heidi.  She takes on a demanding internship at Teen Vogue while she juggles being a student at FIDM.  When Lauren is tasked with working a Teen Vogue party, Heidi takes their friendship too far by crashing the event and makes a scene with her boyfriend, Jordan.  Also, Heidi tries to find her place in LA and realizes fashion school isn't for her, and lands her first job at Bolthouse.   Leave a message for Audrina, Brody, and Frankie:   https://www.speakpipe.com/thehills Follow @audrinapatridge, @brodyjenner, and @kingfrankiedelgado on Instagram   Support the show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH2esdWH-fTPe_J20D0TJQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, and Frankie Delgado discuss Season 1 Episode 1, “New City, New Drama” and Episode  2,  “A Change of Plans” of The Hills.   Hear about the real drama behind the Teen Vogue party,  Heidi's job at Bolthouse productions, and how crucial Bolthouse was to the nightlife scene and the production of The Hills.   The trio also answers fan questions.  New City New Drama & A Change of Plans Synopsis: Lauren has made the move to Hollywood and is rooming with Heidi.  She takes on a demanding internship at Teen Vogue while she juggles being a student at FIDM.  When Lauren is tasked with working a Teen Vogue party, Heidi takes their friendship too far by crashing the event and makes a scene with her boyfriend, Jordan.  Also, Heidi tries to find her place in LA and realizes fashion school isn't for her, and lands her first job at Bolthouse.   Leave a message for Audrina, Brody, and Frankie:   https://www.speakpipe.com/thehills Follow @audrinapatridge, @brodyjenner, and @kingfrankiedelgado on Instagram Support the show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEH2esdWH-fTPe_J20D0TJQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we chat with Jessica Wenger McPhaul. Jessica is an Emmy-nominated costume designer and the founder of NAKED REBELLION, a nude lingerie brand offering products for every shade on Earth. Having graduated from FIDM and spent over ten years in the Costumers' Union moving from set to set, Jessica found the inspiration for her brand when faced with challenges in finding undergarments designed for all skin shades and body types. From “House of Cards” to NAKED REBELLION, Jessica's here for an inside scoop on her journey to entrepreneurship!In this episode, the pair go back to the beginning of Jessica's journey as a teen in Scottsdale, AZ who found her start in the world of costume design as a result of a criminal littering charge. Incorporating her passion for fashion into a “yes mentality,” Jessica reveals the trials and tribulations of her twenties and the decisions she made to land her success. Conversations on ditching college, production craziness, and starting a business with loved ones are the tip of the iceberg to this week's episode.Twentysomethings, if you're doubting the idea that everything happens for a reason, get ready for an hour with the remarkable and ambitious Jessica Wenger McPhaul as she breaks down the luck and perseverance that landed her to a business and career of her own!Follow Us!Jessica Wenger McPhaul: @jesswengermcpNaked Rebellion: @naked.rebellion (and website here)Erica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

In this bonus episode of the Your FIDM Story podcast, FIDM Senior Writer Gigi Hooghkirk talks with FIDM alumna Kim Culmone. Since February 2019, Kim has served as the Senior Vice President, and Global Head of Design for Barbie and Fashion Dolls at Mattel Inc. Kim is entrusted with the creative direction of Mattel's flagship brand Barbie – a category leader in innovation and a source of inspiration to children around the world for over 60 years.Listen along as Kim talks about her FIDM Story, her career with Mattel Inc., and a new dynamic partnership between the Barbie brand and French luxury fashion label Balmain, launching a new global ready-to-wear fashion and accessories collection. The venture also marks the first time Barbie is entering the digital art world, dropping three one-of-a-kind NFTs.

In this week's special season two finale, Caitlin is joined by not one but three FIDM alumna from the world of social media! Whitney Sutherland (Creative Producer for Remi Cruz ), Mina Sanders (Social Media Marketing Assistant at Kora Organics), and Fanny Ramirez (Sr. Social Media Coordinator at FIDM) join the podcast to talk about their FIDM experiences, getting their Bachelor's in the FIDM Business Management program and the changing social media landscape.

Brand and Web Designer Sasha Lewis shares her story from losing her dreams of being a dancer, to graduating from FIDM, years in in retail design, multiple personal shifts to going full throttle into her freelance business and thriving. She is now helping entrepreneurs develop an unbeatable strategy to ensure visibility, brand loyalty, and expansion. Key points of this episode: - Brand strategy: Internal: where you want your brand to go, mission, vision, brand voice and personality, competitive landscape; and External: font choices, colors, logo, visual assets, and how you drive emotions through your visuals. - If you're starting with a team, having a brand strategy and brand guideline book is going to make things so much easier. - First is important to have a complete audit of every asset of your business. Then, plan a short, medium, and long-term strategy. - When it comes down to your logo, figure out what's going to drive the most conversions and invest in that. - Find people who can give you free value to know where to start! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashamoniquecreates/