Life of An Ex-Fashion Student

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. Addition...

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. Ad...

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...

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 go...

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...

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...

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 over...

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 f...

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 experience...

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...

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 L...

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 we...

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 indust...

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 podca...

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,...

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 Fas...

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...

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. A...

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...

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,...

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...

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 goa...

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: @...

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 the...

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,...