That’s The V Fashion Podcast

What do you want to know? I catch up with my dear friend Bethani and get real about what happens after graduation when you love fashion but still have to figure out your next move. We talk bridal, career pivots, style confidence, and why you can build opportunities without living in a “fashion city.”  • Bethani’s creative childhood and how her mom shapes her style  • Choosing a fashion path throug...

What do you want to know? We sit down with fashion designer Nabyl to trace how a childhood certainty becomes a real label, complete with bold pivots, hard lessons, and a clearer sense of identity. We talk about the cost of burnout, the power of made-to-measure work, and why living fully is part of the creative process.  • early memories that point her toward fashion design  • taking the brand to M...

What do you want to know? We sit down with Gesuina from Gal Fashion to tell the unfiltered story of building a boutique career from an unpaid internship to New York buying trips and ten years in business. We talk about what keeps a fashion boutique alive today: curated product, real relationships, and the kind of service that online shopping can’t touch.  • starting at 18 with an unpaid boutique i...

What do you want to know? We’re bringing That’s the V off the screen and into a live room with The Front Row, a fashion community night built around a real conversation, real questions, and real connections. I share why I’m hosting it in El Paso, what you can expect at Hotel Indigo, and why guest designer and creative director Nabyl Zarina is the kind of voice you want to hear in person.  • what F...

What do you want to know? We sit down with Angie, a freelance model, to talk about what a model contract really does and why so many models learn the hard lessons first. We share agency red flags, how freelance contracts set clear expectations, and why AI misuse makes image rights and consent non-negotiable now.  • Angie’s path from a Mexico City modeling course to agency castings  • Red flags lik...

What do you want to know? I break down what a model workshop really is, how it differs from a year-round modeling school, and why the right structure can take you from nervous to confident fast. We also share what to look for in a legit workshop, how it can help with New York Fashion Week prep, and what you can gain even if you never plan to model professionally.  • the difference between modeling...

What do you want to know? I sit down with Hannah, freelance model, producer, and creative director to unpack what it’s really like to make it through a massive Victoria’s Secret open casting call and still walk away with more questions than answers. We talk candidly about nerves, branding, agency power, and how to protect yourself while you chase big fashion goals.  • how the Victoria’s Secret ope...

What do you want to know? We break down what Paris Fashion Week actually is, why it includes multiple seasons, and how men’s shows can quietly deliver some of the most creative runway moments. We also zoom in on haute couture rules, the fashion week calendar ahead, and the two menswear highlights that stayed on our minds.  • men’s Paris Fashion Week recap and why it can feel under the radar  • how...

What do you want to know? We talk with Erin about getting started in freelance modeling, what she learned after a short and shady agency experience, and how model camp helped her come back with a clearer plan. We get practical about networking, building a portfolio with smart test shoots, and protecting ourselves with contracts, usage terms, and getting paid on time.  • how Erin first got into mod...

What do you want to know? We record from Central Park and unpack what a fashion pop-up actually is through our first-hand visit to Prada’s Chelsea Hotel activation. We talk about why it felt more like immersive art than shopping, what surprised us about the crowd, and how you can find great pop-ups before they blow up online. • recording on location in Central Park and what you hear in the backgro...

What do you want to know? I sit down with Alexia Maldonado, owner of I Fell in Love Here, vintage clothing boutique, to talk about what it really takes to run a curated vintage boutique in downtown El Paso. We get into sourcing 90s and Y2K pieces, helping customers find their style faster, and balancing a vintage store with an online clothing brand.  • Alexia’s path from EPCC fashion design to ope...

What do you want to know? I break down what the Met Gala actually is, why it exists, and how it grew from a New York charity dinner into the fashion world’s most watched night. We also get into who controls the guest list, how brands use the tables, and whether “buying your way in” changes what the event stands for.  • The Met Gala as a charity event funding the Met’s Costume Institute  • Why cost...

What do you want to know? Catching up after a short break and get honest about what That’s the V is really about: turning real fashion curiosity into a show that teaches without talking down. I also bring my boyfriend, Alex and behind-the-scenes sponsor on mic to share why he pushed me to start now, plus how sports and music shape what the world wears.  • why the podcast starts before feeling read...

What do you want to know? We geek out over Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 and why Matthieu Blazy’s research-driven approach makes the house feel modern while staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s roots. Then we look ahead to the Met Gala’s costume design theme and what it could unlock for fashion as art and craftsmanship. • Chanel Cruise 2026-2027 as a lesson in brand history and modern design • The CC logo...

What do you want to know? I talk with Emma Campoya model and actress, about going from Ciudad Juárez to bigger markets and what changes when modeling stops being a hobby and becomes a real job. We get honest about agencies, castings, pay, and why doing your research matters more than luck. • choosing to pursue modeling after early training and local work • moving to Mexico City and learning how ca...

What do you want to know? I’m feeling creatively stuck, so I vent honestly about how social media overload affects my ideas and why fashion styling pulls me back into real creativity. I share how I fell into styling, what commercial set styling actually involves, and how you can start building skills, taste, and connections without waiting for a “perfect” break. • social media burnout and creative...

What do you want to know? I catch up with my longtime friend and former fellow model and unpack how she turned a small-city start into a corporate fashion career as an assistant buyer at Neiman Marcus. We get honest about rejection, unexpected detours like selling power tools, and what buying really looks like behind the scenes.  • Early inspiration for modeling and getting started through local s...

What do you want to know? I break down what makes a fashion collaboration fair, productive, and worth your time, especially when you’re new and trying to build a portfolio without a big budget. We also get real about how “exposure” can turn into exploitation and how to protect your work with clearer communication and stronger boundaries.  • why collaborations matter when you’re starting in the cre...

What do you want to know? I sit down with the founder of Clothing Stories for a Spanish conversation about building a boutique from nothing and using fashion photography to give every piece a point of view. We talk about clothes as memory, creative collaboration done right, and how personal style can lift someone up on a hard day.  • starting Clothing Stories in El Paso with no network and a lot o...

What do you want to know? I get brutally honest about the modeling industry and why the agency side can be confusing, expensive, and sometimes predatory. I share what legit representation looks like, how to vet agencies and agents, and how content creation can expand your modeling career even if you stay independent.  • difference between a modeling agency and a modeling school  • why paying an ag...

What do you want to know? I catch up with Angelina Brower in LA and get honest about what it really takes to build a career across acting, modeling, and content creation. We talk about the unglamorous parts of Fashion Week, how to find agents who actually care, and why exploring new niches like UGC can keep you working and confident.  • staying in touch and why the creative industry is smaller tha...

What do you want to know? I follow Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026 through stories that link design to culture, from Dior’s park-inspired poetry to YSL’s 60-year salute to the women’s suit, with sharp stops at Stella McCartney’s ethical staging and Schiaparelli’s surreal spark. We close by naming fashion as community, history, and daily art. • Dior’s cohesive park narrative and wearable charm...

What do you want to know? Two creatives from the border trace how training, grit, and timing turn stage nerves into screen credits. We unpack Melissa’s path from Juarez theater to LA sets, the rise of self-tapes, and how social media now shapes casting and representation. • early curiosity and El Paso roots • Juarez musical theater as core training • Televisa CEA intensity and learning to play • f...

What do you want to know? I share a clear read on New York Fashion Week, spotlighting independent designers who elevate craft and story, then map out practical steps to start and grow a modeling career. From honest runway requirements to building digitals and using social. • independent designers raising production quality and soul • why set, venue and story sell a collection • fast fashion fatigu...

What do you want to know? I sit down with Sasha, a New York fashion photographer and producer, to unpack how she pivoted from engineering into creative work, built a portfolio, and learned to balance production with artistry. The talk moves from small beginnings to big-brand campaigns, with candid lessons on boundaries, assistants, and saying no. • family pressure toward traditional careers and th...