Life of An Ex-Fashion Student (Kristina Ang)

As a kid of two immigrants and growing up in Rhodes, Greece, Faidra was sent to NYC for three months with the difficult task of finding an internship in the fast-paced world of fashion. This was no small demand, but after a few weeks, Faidra secured her first internship with Fleet Street ltd, an outerwear wholesale retail company with clients from the likes of Vince Camuto to Kendall + Kylie, with little-to-no experience underneath her belt. A couple of years later and after pursuing an education at FIT, Faidra went on to work as a Design and Development Assistant at Sandy Liang and is currently doing Development and Production at cool-girl denim brand, R13. And now at 25 years old, Faidra started her own brand, DANAE, with the mission to design and create something that would not only showcase the beauty of other women that she always admired, but that would also create a community that gives back to her island and country. In this episode of the podcast, Faidra discusses her stance on unpaid internships in fashion, the value of looking for opportunities with smaller companies, not being afraid to demand the things you want in life, and the dos and don’ts of trying to score an internship in fashion. You can find Faidra on Instagram at @faidratzedakis and you can also find her brand DANAE at @danaethebrand and danaeofficial.com

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Made a mistake at work? We've all been there, yet not many of us are willing to talk about our mistakes openly and learn from them. The thing about mistakes, however, is that we all make them. They're what make us human. On today's episode of the pod, I'm walking you through some of the biggest mistakes I've made throughout my career as well sharing my advice on to move on and move forward, especially the mistakes you make in the workplace. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I asked you all to share your burning questions about entering the fashion job market and as always, you guys did not disappoint! Tune into this week's episode where I share my hot takes on everything related to the topic of jobs in the fashion industry. We discuss everything from understanding the right path to take to how people dress at work. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of an Ex-Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Frustrated by the lack of resources there were offered in college for young people that were looking for internships, Lauren Berger used this to fuel her inspiration to start her own company, the Intern Queen. Today, Lauren is one of the most highly regarded in-demand career and internship experts in the space and the founder and CEO of Intern Queen, Career Queen, and the IQ Agency, three platforms that reach over 9 million people and connect them with their dream internships and careers. Berger’s career advice has been featured on The Today Show, KTLA, Marie Claire, WhoWhatWear, Refinery29, Bustle, Entrepreneur, Glamour, and more. Not to mention, she is also the author of three titles, Welcome to the Real World, All Work No Pay, and most recently, Get It Together. In this episode of the podcast, Lauren talks about her journey from intern to self-made entrepreneur, her inspiration behind starting what would become one of the most distinguished career platforms in fashion, and her advice on how to navigate through negative experiences in unpaid internships. You can find Intern Queen on Instagram and TikTok at @internqueen and Career Queen on Instagram at @officialcareerqueen. Intern Queen also has its own YouTube channel which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/c/internqueen. Additionally, you can join the Intern Queen family where you’ll be notified about new opportunities that arise in your area by joining their database at https://internqueen.quickbase.com/db/bp4ubf264

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On her journey to finishing her undergrad at the Parsons School of Design, UX designer, Sharon Kim joins me today in a conversation about finding direction and setting a foundation for yourself post-grad. As a Tech Youtuber and Lifestyle Content Creator, Sharon has grown her platform across 20k subscribers over the past year with over 600k views collectively. She was most recently a UX design intern at Amazon in Silicon Valley, which is one of the many experiences she shares with her audience on her channel. In this episode of the podcast, Sharon and I discuss our experiences at Parsons as former design students, our anxieties over job hunting in a recession, and our inspiration for what keeps us going on a daily basis. You can find Sharon everywhere at @sharonyeunkim

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Turning 20 has taught me a lot of things, but most importantly, it's allowed me to reflect on all of the lessons I've learned in my past as I enter a new decade in my life. In this week's podcast episode, I'm breaking down my top 20 life lessons that have been a part of the successes and failures of life's rollercoaster. Together, in this episode, we cover topics of relationships, money, careers, education, and much more. Sit down and grab a notepad as you won't want to miss some of these tips! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Runway Choreographer, Fabric Librarian, Runway Soundtrack Composer, and Fashion Psychologist are among some of the unique and crazy jobs that are offered in the fashion industry, which you probably never knew existed. In today's episode of the podcast, we get into all that and more about what the salary offerings and the day-to-day responsibilities of each job look like. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Internship advice has always been a big part of what makes up this podcast. For this episode specifically, I wanted to get really candid with you guys on my opinions on unpaid internship opportunities. If you're struggling to find internships that are paid, don't worry! Stick around towards the end of the episode to hear some of my best tips for finding paid opportunities. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Article mentioned in this episode for your viewing leisure: 

https://fashionista.com/2020/09/unpaid-internships-fashion-exploitation

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In this episode of the podcast, I'm bringing you yet another episode filled with insights on lessons I've learned throughout my personal life and career. Tune in to hear all of the advice I'd give to younger Kristina including everything from defining your own success to creating and building up your own personal brand. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I've been recently putting a lot of thought into the age old question of: how does one balance their love life and career? As important as my work life is to me, I do also hope to one day be in a successful relationship with someone whom I share similar interests with, but that begs the question as to how do I have both? Tune into this week's episode to hear more about my recent struggles with balancing my love prospects with my work life and my thoughts on it all. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Congratulations to us for reaching the 50th episode of this podcast! Here's to 50 more!!!

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2021 was kind of a crazy year for me. There were a lot of ups and downs that came with the year of 2021, but overall, it was probably one of the best years of my life thus far. Tune into this week's episode as I discuss how I successfully made 2021 my year both in my personal and professional life. I'm so excited to see what next year has in store for this podcast and I can't wait for the new adventures to share with you all in 2022. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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With my junior year at the Parsons School of Design being officially over, I wanted to take the opportunity to share my upcoming senior year plans as well as my post-graduation plans with you guys. It's officially May and I'm excited for what's to come in the following months! Tune into this episode to catch up with what's been going on in my life as well as what I have planned for the future. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Happy November! One of the most requested topics from you guys was about portfolio building and now it’s finally here! Tune into this week’s episode about my biggest tips in building a professional portfolio and why it’s so important to have one, despite me not wanting one for myself for the longest time. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I always get so many questions about what my experience is like being a twin and what better way to share my experience than to have my very own twin sister join me on this episode of this podcast. We asked you guys to send us questions about anything twin related that you wanted insight on and this is our attempt in answering those questions! Tune in to hear more about our own personal experiences being born as identical twins. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. You can also find my instagram at @kristinamichelleang and my sister's instagram at @alyxandriaang

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Copy Culture, Copycat Economy, and Knockoffs. We cover all that and so much more on today's podcast episode about the importance of intellectual property in the fashion industry. Tune in to learn more about the methods of protection you can take to preserve your intellectual property and to join the discussion of the ongoing problem of copy culture that is putting the intellectual property of designers and creatives at risk. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I'm back with another episode on your guide to hustling in fashion, but this time, it's specifically geared towards those of you with little to no experience. Tune into this week's podcast episode to hear about some of my own personal trade secrets that I have discovered and have been using as of recently to get the upper hand in the industry! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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With the severeness of the current pandemic, the Parsons School of Design has decided to prioritize the healthy and safety of the entire school community by continuing classes through remote learning. In this episode of the podcast, I'm breaking down my Fall semester plans at Parsons in regards to the classes I'll be taking, internships, and much more. Tune in to hear more about what my week to week is going to look like as the summer comes to a close and school creeps back in. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Missed me? After a long and well-needed hiatus, I am back for another episode on this podcast and this time it's all about the ups and downs of working in a company versus working for yourself. Tune into this week's episode to hear the pros and cons of each and what my preference is when it comes to work in the fashion industry. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Here is some additional information and links to follow on where you can get involved in the racist crisis and the black lives matter movement:

https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

https://www.blackvisionsmn.org

https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

Also here are the links to the resources I mentioned in this episode:

Article: https://www.corbettbarr.com/27-things-about-working-for-yourself/

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I'm back...and I have a new job (again)! From moving out on my own to quitting my job and starting a new one, I'm getting into all of the major life updates throughout the past couple of months I've been away.

As we approach the new year, tune in to also hear me talk about some of my new year's goals for 2024. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of an Ex-Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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College is that monumental time in everyone's life to fully experience a transition into adulthood. A lot of people find themselves moving away from their families and homes to instill a sense of independence in their lives, but for me, I craved the exact opposite. In this episode of the podcast, tune into hear about my college experience living at home with my family, the pros and cons of staying at home, and the reasons why I never desired to leave my home. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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After a three-month-long break, I'm back and better than ever to share one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my career: quitting my first full-time job. Throughout the past few weeks, I found myself lost and unable to find happiness in the work I was doing and that's when I ultimately decided to resign from my position. Join me in today's episode where we get super candid about the feelings that led up to my resignation as well as the lessons I learned from it. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of an Ex-Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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What goes on in fashion school is often considered quite ambiguous. There's a lot that people don't people don't tell you about fashion school and in this episode, I'm breaking down some of the top things that I didn't know until I actually started attending a fashion school myself. Tune into this week's episode to hear me talk about some of the biggest criticisms I have about fashion institutions and ways I've found to work around them. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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With the anticipation of the new school year right around the corner, staying creatively motivated during this time is definitely a challenge for most of us. If you're feeling a lack of motivation to create or are just feeling less inspired lately, this is definitely the episode for you! Tune in to hear about my experiences losing creative focus and how I managed to overcome it. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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With the emergence of unique non-traditional occupations over the past decade, more people are taking control of their careers and finding opportunities to follow their passion. The idea of pursuing one's dream, no matter how unconventional or non-traditional, is a concept that this podcast was built upon and I've made it my life's mission to inspire people to do just that. Tune into today’s episode to hear about how I gave up a future in STEM to follow my dream of becoming a fashion designer and advice on how to overcome the fear of everything that comes with pursuing a non-traditional career path. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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In this week's episode, we're talking all about how to inspire people because when you inspire others, you motivate them to do their best, set higher goals, and achieve more. Tune into this week's episode to hear me describe all the ways that have personally worked for me when it comes to influencing and inspiring people in my everyday life. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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As someone who takes on multiple side hustles at a time, it can be hard to manage everything all at once and still be successful. Tune into this week's episode as I walk you through all of the side hustles I've got going on as well as what responsibilities are involved in each and every one of them. I'll also be talking about some unique options to consider if you've been wanting to have a side hustle of your own and how to manage that and your main job. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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February has been a crazy, but exciting month! Tune into this week's episode to hear more about what's been going on in my life lately including all that occurred during New York Fashion Week this season as well as exciting career news that I can't wait to share with y'all. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I'm sure we've all found ourselves in a situation where, no matter how hard we try, we find ourselves stuck in a place of creative exhaustion. And there's no drive, no motivation, and no passion to create anything new. I don't know about you guys, but as a fashion design student, I seem to go in and out of these phases every other week. Tune into this week's episode to hear me talk about my experience with creative burnout as well as how you can recognize it for yourself and then ultimately, bounce back from it. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I am what you call an overly competitive person. Over the past few months, I've come to realize the importance on focusing on myself and my self-worth. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the topic of competition and my biggest tips and tricks on how to ignore what other people are doing and focus on your own goals and aspirations. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the sacrifices I've made throughout my life to find success in my career. I've gone through many years of working in fashion while having sacrificed everything from my sleep and social life to my salary and position. In today's episode of the pod, I'm breaking down all of the necessary sacrifices I've had to make throughout my career in fashion and how they ultimately helped me reach immense success. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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In today's episode of the pod, I'm opening up about my fear of failure and of disappointing other people and myself. I'm sure most of us can relate to these feelings and have come across situations in which you've tried to avoid failure and disappointment. Tune into this episode to hear me speak from my own experience with these fears as well as some resources that I share that will certainly change your mindset when it comes to these situations. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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The number one question I get asked the most is how I manage to get collaborations with brands with very few followers under my belt. In today's podcast episode, I went into all of that and so much more regarding brand collaboration tips and how to foster relationships with brands for the long term. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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What goals do you want to achieve in your lifetime? Personal goals can come in every shape and size ranging from deeply-personal ones to even health and finance related ones. In today's episode of the podcast, I share with you guys my top 15 lifetime goals towards my own personal success. Keep in mind that my goals are geared towards my own life and your lists may look very different to what my goals are. I challenge you all to make a list of your major lifetime goals and to keep it in the back of your mind as you navigate your future. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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In today's episode of the podcast, I'm going to be talking about my experience in the world of freelancing. As a creative, opening myself to the idea of freelance work was an important way for me to expand my interests, try new passions, and make some additional finances on the side. Listen to this episode if you want to hear more about some of the freelance projects I've worked on, how to negotiate rates as a creative, my biggest advice for starting out in freelance, and much more. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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The Life of A Fashion Student is back and better than ever! Tune into this week's episode to hear all about where I've been and what I've been up to during my two months away from podcasting. There is going to be lots of exciting things coming to this podcast and I can't wait to share them with you all. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Do you ever get that anxious feeling in your stomach like you're not doing enough? Yeah, me too. On today's episode of the podcast, I get real with you guys about my personal conflict with feeling like I'm not doing enough, instant gratification, and ways to combat this uneasy tension you're experiencing. This episode is full of relatable anecdotals as well as helpful tips and tricks to avoid this modern affliction. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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The biggest lesson I've learned throughout my time in fashion is the importance of establishing one's individual brand voice and personal image. Especially in this industry, strengthening your own personal brand will serve you well when it comes to breaking into the mold of the fashion world. In the first podcast episode of the year, I'm breaking down my coveted tips on how to do just that. Listen as I discuss finding your niche in the industry, staying authentic and true to yourself, and the importance of building community in the competitive and complex industry known as fashion. Don't forget to follow this podcast on Instagram at: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Curious about how to make meaningful connections and how to keep them? In today's podcast episode, I delve into my top tips and tricks towards building the courage to reach out to people, sustaining your professional connections, and networking during a global pandemic. Listen on to learn more about how you can enhance your networking skills. There is also a very special update in this episode, so you won't want to miss it! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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In the month of May, we take the time to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. In fashion, we like to take a moment to applaud those who have made a significant impact to our industry. Tune into this episode to hear more about my Asian-American background story as well as how this monthly event came to be. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Today's extra special episode of the Life of A Fashion Student Podcast is all about the prospects of love. Tune in to hear my experience from my past relationships and what I've learned in the process of falling in love and falling out of love. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Also, don't forget to check out me and my best friend's new Youtube channel! The first video we posted will be linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTpAmewhGm0&t=75s

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Breaking into a fashion niche has long been a challenge for students and early fashion practitioners alike. In this podcast episode, I'm breaking down my journey to finding my own niche in fashion and all the steps I took to get me there. From design to product development and editorial to public relations to now working in education & sustainable development, I've about done it all and I'm sharing all the ways finding different niches has helped me to envision where I see myself long term. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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The most frequent question that I get asked from my peers and fashion aspirers alike is how I make my resume stand out. Since I was young, I've prided myself on making my resume look as top-quality as a resume could get and in today's episode of the podcast, I'm here to share just how I accomplish that! Tune in to listen to some of my biggest tips on making your resume stand out in whatever industry you're in. The tips and tricks that are mentioned in this episode are ones that I've collected over the past years of attending resume building seminars and classes. I am no expert in resume building by any means, but you'll definitely want to hear some of the resume advice that I'll be sharing! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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After taking yet another (long needed) break from podcasting, I'm finally back and here to update you all on how working full time in fashion has been, my September fashion week recap, and so much more. In this episode, I'm covering the highly requested topic of how to build up your reputation in fashion. Tune in to hear me talk about all of my secrets on how I get invited to the most exclusive fashion events and my tips and tricks on how to carry yourself at high profile industry outings. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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This episode is an additional weekly episode and a very special one at that! Today we're talking about gendered language and how such language can contribute to the divide between genders in our society. But of course this episode wouldn't be relevant to my podcast if I didn't talk about fashion in some way, so stay tuned for the end where we discuss the topic of genderless fashion and the brands that are breaking barriers in what unisex fashion looks like. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Feeling an overwhelming sensation of self-doubt despite evident success in what you're doing? You're probably experiencing imposter syndrome. In this week's podcast episode, I get real about my own personal struggles with imposter syndrome as well as the steps I've taken in my daily life to combat it. Tune in to learn more about the five types of imposter syndrome and the symptoms for how to recognize the feeling. Take the quiz to find out what type of imposter syndrome you have: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-quiz/ As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang 

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In an effort to take matters into their own hands and offer something to their peers that they felt their institution wasn’t doing enough of, Zhexuan (Katherine) Hu, Grace Gordon, and Helen Sotropa of the Parsons School of Design came together to create DIALECTIVE, a fashion collective that celebrates the upcoming generation of radically distinct independent talent. Along with their efforts, DIALECTIVE is hosting a runway showcase with up to 20 designers and 3-5 looks shown per designer. Together, the three have created something that is more than just a runway showcase, but a community and a network that invests a sense of belonging and support for their peers. DIALECTIVE is not just about the promotion of recent graduate work, but a collaborative space wherein like-minded individuals can receive feedback on their work during their thesis year and post-graduation. In this episode of the podcast, Katherine, Grace and Helen, talk on the mission of DIALECTIVE, their experience as seniors at the Parsons School of Design, what they're most excited about graduating college, and much more. You can find DIALECTIVE on Instagram at @dialective.xyz and their website dialective.xyz 

You can find Katherine, Grace and Helen on their personal Instagram accounts:

Zhexuan (Katherine) Hu I @kath.hu I @zhexuan___hu

Grace Gordon I @a.grace.g I @graceofgarb

Helen Sotropa I @helensotropa I @heso.us

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I can't believe it took me this long to put out an episode about sustainability in the fashion industry, but here it is! As you all know, sustainability has become such a big part of my life both in my design practice and in my personal life, but the truth is, I wasn't always as ecologically conscious as I am now. Tune in to hear more about how I started my sustainability journey and where I'm going with it in the future. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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After two months of grinding and a lot of hard work, I finally graduated from the Parsons School of Design! Many of you will know that this has been a long time coming and now that the day has finally come, it’s time for me to start my new adventure in the world of fashion. Tune into today’s episode to hear more about my post-graduation plans including new jobs, starting a business, podcast aspirations, and other things that I’m planning for my future ahead. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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New York City is handsomely known to be one of the most coveted places that one can live and work in. From the boasting night life to the artisanal cafes on every corner of the streets, it's not too hard to tell why this is true. In this episode of podcast, I get honest about my experience living and working in NYC as a fashion student. We get into the pros and cons, good and bad, and much more. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Here is some additional information and links to follow on where you can get involved in racist crisis and the black lives matter movement: 

https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

https://www.blackvisionsmn.org

https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

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Feeling burnt out from work that just never seems to end? Have you ever been curious as to how the onset of stress leads to habitual burnout? On today's podcast episode, we cover a range of topics from burnout and work relationships to my opinions on society's standards of women. The topics in this episode were asked by you guys out there listening. If you have any more topics that you're dying to hear me talk about on this podcast, don't hesitate to let me know! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

If you're eligible, don't forget to VOTE and check out BallotReady to dive into the background of every candidate and referendum on your personal ballot to ensure that you vote informed!

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Even before the death of George Floyd, racism and racial injustice has been a major part of our society. In speaking up about these issues, it's not surprising that the fashion industry is included in this discussion as it's exploitation of black culture on the runways and in editorials has been merely put under the term of "diversity". Tune into this week's episode where I delve further into the real misgivings of the fashion industry and what we, as the fashion community, can do In this regard. 

Here is some additional information and links to follow on where you can get involved in racist crisis and the black lives matter movement:

https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

https://www.blackvisionsmn.org

https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

Also here are the links to the resources I mentioned in this episode: 

BOF Article: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/voices/what-can-the-fashion-industry-do-to-be-more-inclusive

CFDA X PVH Resource: https://www.pvh.com/~/media/PVH/Files/News/CFDA_PVH_Dagoba_ID_Briefing.ashx?la=en

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Going to Paris for the first time, getting invited to a Glossier opening event, and starting my own company: just a few of the many life updates I have for all of you in today's episode. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where I answer some of the most common questions I get about how and why I started my LLC. Don't forget to follow this podcast on Instagram at: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I remember starting this podcast in my second semester of sophomore year at Parsons and now, here we are, two years later as a senior in college. Tune into this week's episode as I discuss what the senior year structure is like at Parsons and what my schedule looks like as a Fashion Design major. Stay till the end of the episode to hear about how my job hunting process has been going and my biggest advice for degree-seeking students. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I know a thing or two about juggling various projects at a time and as much as I'd like to think I'm an expert at it, I'm still always learning. Especially with the worlds current circumstance it seems like everyone's eager to do the most, but sometimes the most isn't always the best. Tune into this week's episode to hear my advice on how to balance multiple projects at a time without feeling overwhelmed and stressed. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Starting out doing makeup for friend’s student films, the early days of Justine Sweetman’s makeup artist journey consisted of hustling in NYC and finding jobs through, of all places, Craigslist. Eventually, Justine got connected with the right people, which snowballed into being able to work freelance full time. The clients she has worked with include the likes of Nylon, i-D, ORIBE, Zadig & Voltaire, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, New York Times, Women’s Health, and American Eagle, just to name a few. A couple of years into her makeup career, Justine found a new love for producing and soon after she co-founded REALnew Collective, a production company and community of artists that creates, develops, and produces film and digital media. They’ve worked with brands such as Club Monaco, Montiel, Jonesy, and Vitruvi to produce films that are rooted in care, respect and collaboration. On top of all that Justine has going on in her life, she is also the founder of the Fashion Workers Initiative, a community and advocacy group for freelancers working in the fashion industry. As an organization of volunteers, their mission is to end the exploitation of independent contractors in the New York fashion industry. In this episode of the podcast, Justine breaks down the reality of working freelance in fashion, the red flags and precautions to look out for before taking on freelance work, and the power in saying no. You can find REALnew Collective on Instagram at @realnewcollective and the Fashion Workers Initiative on instagram at @fashionworkersnyc

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This week's episode of the podcast is one big life update on my plans this summer with a new job and new living situation in the books. Tune in to hear me talk about my upcoming experiences moving out, living and working in an entirely new place. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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To ring in the new year, I'm bringing you all my biggest and best advice on how to manage your money to set yourself up for success. Listen in to this week's episode to hear me talk about money-saving practices, student debt resources, and even investing tips and tricks! This week's episode is in partnership with Juno, a free online resource that uses the power of group buying to help people to get lower interest rates on new student loans and student loan refinancing. If you're interested in the resources that Juno has to offer, click the link to learn more: https://joinjuno.com/p/lifeofafashionstudent?grow=lifeofaf

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Today's podcast episode is surrounding a well-known feeling we've all come to experience: rejection. Whether that's getting rejected from a job, getting rejected from a college you applied to, or even getting rejected from your crush, it's safe to say that it's not a good feeling. Tune in to learn the ways I've dealt with major rejection experiences in the past and how I've found learning opportunities within them. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

With the rise in violence towards Asian and Asian American communities, please find this resource guide to help stand in solidarity with your fellow asian community: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co

Here are also links to resources talked about in today's podcast episode: https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/5-ways-mentally-strong-people-deal-with-rejection.html

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As part of my internship series, this episode of the podcast dives into my tips and advice on how to get the most fulfilling experience from your internship journey. If you haven't already, check out my past episode (3. How to Land Your Dream Internship) to hear more about the different methods that I've used in the past to get the internship of my dreams. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I am back! After a long (and much needed) podcast hiatus, I'm coming at you all with a coveted list of all of the things I wish I knew before entering the fashion industry. Tune into this week's episode to hear me talk about all of the missteps and mistakes I've experienced working in fashion, but also the triumphs and biggest takeaways I've learned along the way. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Check out my guest appearance on The City Confessions podcast, which you can find here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-97-kristina-ang-fashion-design-student-at-parsons/id1447819476?i=1000515817518

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As an alumni of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and past recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Design Scholar Suntchi Image-Maker Award, Eliana Batsakis is no stranger to success in the fashion world. Her work, which is characterized by the use of imaginative narratives, manipulated textures, bright color palettes, and bold silhouettes is what has made her work stand out amongst others in the industry. This year, she made her television debut as one of the many talented contestants on Netflix’s fashion competition series: Next in Fashion, Season 2 hosted by Gigi Hadid and Tan France. To say that is a big deal would be a complete understatement. 

In this episode of the podcast, Eliana takes us back to what life was like as a fashion student and how her career journey transpired from student to successful emerging designer. In our discussion, we touch on topics from everything from how she got discovered for Next in Fashion, how she turned doubt into self-confidence, and how being her most genuine self in the industry has gotten her thus far. You can find Eliana on Instagram at @elianabatsakis 

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Have you found it extremely difficult to break through the fashion space? I know the fashion industry can be quite intimidating and exclusive, but I'm hoping this episode will make things a little easier for you! Tune into this week’s episode to learn from how I went from having no connections and no experience in the industry to amassing multiple internships over a short period of time and gaining valuable connections to notable fashion veterans.

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In today's episode of the podcast, we're breaking down the age old question of whether or not a fashion education is actually necessary to "make it" in the fashion industry. Time after time, I get people asking me if fashion school is something that is worth considering if they want to create a successful career for themselves in fashion and I've never been able to give those people a direct answer- until now. Tune into this week's episode to hear the opinions and thoughts of a 4th year fashion design student who has been working in the industry since her junior year of high school. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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If you're looking for a push of inspiration and motivation in your life, this is definitely the episode for you. In today's podcast episode, I've delving deep into this conversation of how to find the courage to pursue your dreams in life. I'm doing something a little different in this episode where instead of talking about my own personal experiences, I'm drawing upon inspiration from people who are widely successful in the creative industry. Stay tuned for that and so much more! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I think the question I get asked most often from listeners and friends alike is how to break it to their parents that they want to pursue a creative career. As someone who pursued science and mathematics all throughout high school only to pivot to a career in fashion, there were definitely some difficult conversations that I had with my parents. And even to this day, I'm still finding myself convincing them that I can find success in the fashion industry. Tune into today's episode to hear my advice towards building your parent's confidence in pursuing a creative career and how to navigate those difficult conversations. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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I'm finally back with another podcast episode after taking a long break for school and work related reasons. Tune into this week's podcast to hear about all of the cool fashion updates I've been taking a part of since I've been away and of course, don't forget to stay for the main event where I discuss my decision to pursue a thesis project in a pathway completely unrelated to design. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Ringing in the new year with a long overdue new episode: My 2022 End-of-Year Wrap Up. In this episode of the podcast, I'm walking you through some of my biggest career highlights of last year including attending my first Fendi NYFW show, graduating from the Parsons School of Design, getting into a mentorship program run by Dior, and so much more. Towards the end of my episode, I also share just a few of the things I'm looking forward to in this new year as well as some of the realities of the not-so-glamorous moments of 2022. Don't forget to follow this podcast on Instagram at: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Tune into this week's episode to hear me give you guys the full story behind my internship experience with Abercrombie & Fitch this summer. In this episode, I break down the entire application process, overview of the internship was organized, my roles and responsibilities, and some of my biggest takeaways from this overall experience. This is a great episode for those who want to learn more about the design responsibilities in a corporate setting as well as those interested in applying for this opportunity as well. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Last episode of 2020- I can't even comprehend. Thank you all for sticking with me for an entire year of fashion and career podcast content. Excited for  everything that's coming in the new year! Tune into this week's episode to hear me talk about my honest opinion of 2020 and the reason why I'm not making goals for the new year. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

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Born and raised in the South of Italy, long before Milan was officially named a fashion capital, Giada had very little means of breaking into the fashion industry. Despite getting her master's in Management Engineering at Università Della Calabria, Giada knew that she wanted to pursue a career in fashion, and with two parents as entrepreneurs, creating a business of her own was in her blood. Soon after graduating, she picked up her things and went to Milan and scored her first internship working in E-commerce at Yoox Net-A-Porter and Kering. A couple of months later, she left the corporate world to pursue her business, Glam Observer, full time. Today, Glam Observer has transformed into a fashion career advice platform, podcast, and online educational program with courses and events aimed at inspiring and supporting fashion enthusiasts who want to turn their dream of working in the fashion industry into a successful reality. Giada has become a mentor, author, leader in her space, and let’s not forget her recognition under Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the education category for her work in teaching individuals about getting a job in a fashion which has helped many score jobs at companies such as Dior, Valentino, Prada, and more. In this episode of the podcast, Giada talks about the inspiration behind starting Glam Observer, her advice on starting your own business, and the importance of the right and the left brain in fashion. You can find Glam Observer on Instagram at @glamobserver and online at glamobserver.com

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In the first episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I'm going into the knitty gritty details of my journey through the fashion industry thus far. This introductory episodes discusses how I found my passion in fashion and the steps I took to make it a reality. Learn more about me, your host, and the other exciting things that are going to come from this podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Do art students take tests? Are all art students rich and wealthy? In this episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I get into the fine details of my personal experience at art school by looking through and talking about these common fashion/art schools stereotypes. If you've ever found yourself dying to know if these stereotypes are actually true and want to hear more, this is definitely the episode for you! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Tired of filling out long internship applications? Feeling like you're never hearing back from internships? In this episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I give you an inside scoop on the tips and tricks that have helped me land multiple internships throughout my time in the fashion industry. I’m going to be talking about everything from finding internships to perfecting your interviews in order to help you achieve your internship goals. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

The fashion industry is not everything you see in the Devils Wears Prada. In today's episode of the podcast, we dive into the reality of interning in the fashion industry and the perks that come along with it. If you're interested in learning how to find internships, check out the last episode of this podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Hustle Culture. Defined as the societal standard that you can only succeed by exerting yourself at max capacity professionally. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the mindset of today's society and the ways that people achieve the highest level of success. Listen in to learn more about why we follow the hustle and what drives us to work without boundaries. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

New York Fashion Week. The most hectic week of the fashion industry. In this long awaited episode of the podcast, I'm diving into my week long experience during February's NYFW! We're going to get into all the details about what shows I got to attend and how I got so lucky to attend them. Listen in to learn more about what my experience was like and about the tea surrounding the hype of fashion week. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

No the title is not clickbait. In this episode of the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I get into my desire towards taking some time off of school and I share with you all the reasons as to why I'm considering it. School is not for everyone and it took me until this point in my life to realize it for myself. Listen in on this episode to learn more about why I'm having these doubts and what my plans are for the future. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Welcome to the month of March everyone! In today's episode of the podcast, I sit down with y'all to discuss various topics including some life updates, the 5 minute journal, and my plans for the summer. Also in this episode, I reveal some new and exciting changes that are coming to this podcast that you won't want to miss. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Don't be deceived by the title of this episode! In this special self-isolation episode of the podcast, I'm going to be sharing some new ideas that I learned through watching TED talks that surround the concept of doing what you love rather than following your "passion". This "passion" that we all tend to follow seems to be the one thing that's getting in our way of successes. Listen in on this episode to find out why! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

This episode of the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast is based around the Perfect Imperfections tag that was started on Youtube by Andreas Choice. Tune in as I share some of my biggest insecurities, but also some of my greatest qualities as well! I challenge you all to do your own version of this tag, so we can talk about these things together. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Feeling bored during this time in self-isolation? Out of movies on Netflix to watch? Tune into this week's episode of the podcast to get some creative and productive ideas on what to do when there's nothing to do. I hope everyone's doing well and staying safe. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Happy to be back to share with you guys my updated life as an online fashion student. Learning how to sew and design a collection is not an easy feat, but in this episode I'll be sharing just how I'm getting through it. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Are you having trouble staying productive and motivated during this time in self-isolation? Well, so am I. I know it's hard to find the drive to do work or to get things done especially at this time, but in this episode of the podcast, I'm letting you guys in on some of my best ways to staying productive. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Having trouble finding internships for the summer due to the coronavirus? Or even worse, has your summer internship been canceled? In this episode of the podcast, I'm providing you guys with some great productive resources to make up for your loss of internships in whatever field you may be in! Also, I'll be talking about some amazing organizations that are helping support interns who have had their internships canceled. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang I Resources provided in this episode of the podcast in the order they are talked about: Masterclass, UDEMY, Skillshare, TeensGive, UPchieve, UN Online Volunteering Service, Pay Our Interns, and SYMBA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

In this episode of the podcast, I'll be sharing some life/career lessons that I wanted to share with you guys since rewatching my all-time favorite movie, The Devil Wears Prada. Tune in to hear some advice that you won't get anywhere else! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

If you're having trouble finding inspiration during this troubling time, this is definitely the episode for you! In today's episode of the podcast, I'll be sharing my biggest inspirations when it comes to creative work and just all my work in general. There is also a very special Q+A segment in this episode where I answer questions from you guys surrounding the topics of life obstacles, career goals, and much more! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support

Ever thought about what it takes to get invited to The Met Gala? In honor of The Met Gala that was supposed to take place on May 4th, I discuss all things related to the Met Gala including how people get invited, celebrity tea, and my opinions on this event. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support