In this solo episode we talk all about the ins and outs of the fashion design industry honing in on the slow fashion lifecycle and its many phases. From Research and development and design to pattern making and digitizing to sampling, cutting and production - we cover it all! So whether you’re a fashion designer, aspiring to be one, or just curious to learn more about slow fashion this episode is for you. Enjoy!

Meet Bridget Thompson, fellow Textile Designer and lover of travel and anthropology. On this episode we chat through the rich history of textiles and fabric design including fiber and fabric technology as well as textiles' social, political, and cultural impacts on the fashion and interior design industries. Bridget is not only knowledgeable and experienced in her craft but also passionate beyond her years. What I loved learning most about her creative journey is how like me, she also works a 9-5 in an industry she loves and in her spare time she’s focused on building and growing her creative hustle and brand. You truly can do it all! It’s refreshing to hear her candor as she recalls all the highs and lows she’s faced to this point balancing being an entrepreneur, designer and adult. SO If you’re at all interested in textile design or learning more about building/creating your own brand while also working a day job THIS is the episode for you. And with that let’s get into the show!

I’m SO thrilled to introduce you to Jessica Santander, Jewelry Designer and Entrepreneur. With 3 years under her belt, Jessica is focused and mission driven to build and evolve her lifestyle brand. In this episode we talk about what it means to listen to your intuition, how to authentically present yourself within the context of your brand, why she believes the success in her business’s financials are directly tied to increasing the value of her self worth, why mental health matters, how to handle and learn from rejection AND how the best way to build community is just to SHOW UP CONSISTENTLY AS YOUR BEST & WORST SELF. SO this episode is really for anyone interested in building their own business from the ground up just like Jessica and myself, for anyone looking for a refresh/shift in their personal mindset towards positivity and resilience and for anyone looking to hear the truth about the amount of work, blood, sweat and tears that we’ve put in order to reap the benefits and fulfillment of living a creative life and owning brands that we can be proud of. And with that let’s get into the show!

I’m SO thrilled to introduce you Lauren-Ashley Founder and Designer of Pineapple Sundays, a Stationery + Gift Co that's all about celebrating and bringing more positive vibes into everyday life. In this episode we talk transparently about how we’re both working two full time jobs to make our side hustles a reality, the power of learning when to say no and when to say YES, how to pitch your brand, burnout… because we all know how real it is… and her over the top obsession for meaningful moments of SELF CARE and how each of us can continue to create more of them. Another amazing thing to note about Lauren-Ashley is that for every product purchased she donates a portion to support organizations and programs that empower women & people of color. SO if you’re at all interested in the world of product design I can guarantee Lauren-Ashley’s story of self discovery, entrepreneurship and persistence is totally going to inspire you. And with that let’s get into the show!

I’m SO thrilled to introduce you to collage Artist Jasmine Romero. Her talent and passion for the world of collage, which we both felt is a totally untapped medium btw, had me SO inspired and yearning to learn more. What I loved most about talking with her is how evident it is that being an Artist actually runs through her blood - so much so that she didn’t let the barrier of expensive art supplies or art school tuition stop her from creating a career as an Artist. But it doesn’t stop there as an emerging creative, Jasmine shares how selling her work across multiple platforms, exhibits, commissions, and alternative revenue streams is most definitely the key to building confidence in her baby brand and the most important way to give back to her community by giving her audience a wide variety of ways to access her art on their levels. So whether you're an emerging Artist, an established Artist or still just dreaming about the possibility of it all this episode is for you. And with that let’s get into the show!