Kristina Ang

Life of An Ex-Fashion Student

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Student and aspiring designer, Kristina Ang, walks you through the realities of her journey as a fashion student and what it's really like to work in the industry. In her episodes, she talks openly about internship resources, career advice, and networking tips. This podcast is for anyone who wants to hear open and motivating conversations on how to pursue the things they’re most passionate about. Follow this podcast on Instagram @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast or my personal account @kristinamichelleang

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Kristina Ang

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Podcast website

www.kristinaang.com

Latest episode

Dec 29, 2023

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Episodes

62. Being a Senior in Fashion School: Thesis Year + Job Hunting 06.10.2021

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 bigges...

61. Your Guide to Hustling in the Fashion Industry (with Little to No Experience) 27.09.2021

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 th...

60. My Abercrombie & Fitch Internship Experience 29.08.2021

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 a...

59. I'm Back! Where I've Been + What I've Been Up To 15.08.2021

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. Addi...

58. What They Don't Tell You About Fashion School 07.06.2021

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...

57. Moving to a New Place, Starting a New Job + Living On My Own 01.06.2021

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 pod...

56. How to Inspire People 23.05.2021

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...

55. My Fear of Failure + Disappointing People 11.05.2021

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 chan...

54. Senior Year at Parsons, Post Graduation Plans + How I Plan for the Future 01.05.2021

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...

53. 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Entering the Fashion Industry 13.04.2021

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,...

52. Dealing With Rejection 22.03.2021

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 opportun...

51. Pursuing a Non-Traditional Career Path 14.03.2021

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 episo...

50. Love and Work: Making Sacrifices, Maintaining Balance, and More 06.03.2021

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 bal...

49. Intellectual Property in the Fashion Industry 19.02.2021

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 desi...

48. How to Bounce Back from Creative Burnout 16.02.2021

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 experi...

47. Sustainability In Fashion: How I Started + Where I'm Going 07.02.2021

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 goi...

46. Finding the Courage to Pursue the Things You Want In Life 28.01.2021

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...

45. Getting Your Foot In The Door of the Fashion Industry 21.01.2021

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 gainin...

44. Imposter Syndrome: Thinking You're Not Good Enough + Building Self Confidence 13.01.2021

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 recog...

43. Being Smart With Your Finances in the New Year 04.01.2021

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 ge...

42. 2020 Wrap Up + Why I'm Not Making Goals for the New Year 29.12.2020

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...

41. Side Hustles: How to Get Them + Manage Your Time 21.12.2020

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 hu...

40. Fashion Jobs You Never Knew Existed 14.12.2020

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...

39. Building Professional Connections 02.12.2020

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...

38. Talking about Gendered Language and Genderless Fashion 18.11.2020

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...

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