perSPECtive

In the season finale of per SPEC tive season 3, Chloe sits down again with Miranda Mckeon; except this time they chat all things Fill Your Tank . Fill Your Tank is a deck of conversation cards made to foster connections between friends and strangers. Miranda founded this company after she and her high school friends would ask each other “road trip questions.” After falling in love with the convers...

In the 6th episode of the season, Mia McCarthy joins Chloe to talk about her career as a photographer and startup co-founder. Initially getting her start in high school, Mia quickly started defining her unique visual identity through her work — and people in the industry took notice. At just 15 years old she signed with IMG Models Worldwide as a photographer. Once a USC student she started freelan...

In episode 5 of season 3 of per SPEC tive, Chloe chats with Nick Hensel and Ian Brash; the CEO and CTO of Pickle . Pickle’s software enables talent agencies to transform their talent’s data into compelling presentations and helps them land more brand deals. They are primarily focused on the creator economy but are starting to work with more traditional talent, like actresses, athletes, and artists...

In the first per SPEC tive mini-episode of season 3, Chloe sits down with Hadley Greene to talk all things fashion and personal style. As a design major and long-time lover of fashion, she has a unique POV on styling: she views clothes and accessories as a reflection of her inner dialogue. What she describes as unexpected, maximalist, and authentic, she is constantly using her style choices as a f...

In Season 3 Episode 3 of per SPEC tive, Chloe chats with successful entrepreneur Emmy Rener . During her 2020 gap year, she founded Sophisticated Spreads : an LA-based charcuterie board company specializing in cheeseboard boxes that are delivered to your doorstep as well as large grazing table events. Leveraging social media and a “launch quickly, adapt later” mindset she has been able to scale th...

In the second episode of Season 3 of per SPEC tive, Chloe engages in conversation with Natalie Felikian , the innovative mind behind LAV — a salad dressing company set to launch in just a few months! LAV, a word that signifies "well" in the Armenian language, embodies a salad dressing brand crafted from Armenian-inspired, anti-inflammatory, whole-food ingredients. With convenient single-serve pack...

To kick off season 3 and the highly anticipated return of the per SPEC tive podcast, Chloe sits down with Jake Sacks - founder of HNGR . This platform provides users with a new, aesthetic way to keep track of and discover new dining experiences. From finding web designers to TikTok strategies to consumer research, we talk about the entirety of Jake’s entrepreneurial journey with HNGR . But Jake's...

We hope distance made the heart grow fonder; it sure did for host Chloe Kopsky . After a bit of a hiatus, the perSPECtive podcast is back and better than ever for its 3rd season! Follow @specmagusc on Instagram for updates about new full-length episodes highlighting the interesting stories of USC students.

In this “a SPEC of _” episode, Chloe sits down with Hollis Brown, the Editor-in-Chief of SPEC Magazine. They discuss all things SPEC: what it means, the various departments and what they do, and why YOU should get involved. From photography to writing, there's something for every creative at SPEC Magazine. Head to our Instagram @specmagusc to find out how to apply for the Spring 2023 semester!

In the finale of per SPEC tive season 2, Chloe chats with Ava Noble — a senior at USC Kaufman. This triple threat discusses all things dance at USC; a world many students do not know much about. Ava walks us through what it took to get Kaufman (one of the best dance schools in the country), her dance experience at USC, and her interest in musical theatre. With a dream of working on Broadway, Ava i...

In episode 5 of perSPECtive season 2, Chloe is joined by Jordan Rice, Alex Nimrod, Kaleb Manske, and Maximus Jenkins — the founders of 4085 Productions . 4085 is a production company founded by USC students that aims to explore the individuality of human expression through cerebral narratives. They strive to create a space for creators and artists to come together and share in their love for filmm...

In this full-length episode of perSPECtive , Chloe chats with Amy Narang, founder of Amy Kamalani , a clothing brand that specializes in satin pieces made from hand-drawn designs. As an entrepreneur, Amy explains how starting this brand has served as not only a creative outlet for her passion for fashion but also a way to experience running a business firsthand. From meta-pixels to finding a manuf...

In the second "a SPEC of _" series, Chloe sits down with Fiona Neville to discuss health and wellness as a college student. From lucky charms to half marathons, Fiona is all about keeping it real when she shares her wellness journey. Check out her account, @freetobefi , to see what she is learning and sharing!

In the first "a SPEC of _" series, Chloe asks Hollis Brown, editor-in-chief of SPEC Magazine, her perSPECtive on film photography. Hollis shares why she appreciates the film process and why the art form is meaningful to her... Check out her film photos @bubbetonfilm on Instagram to see the world through her lens.

In this week’s episode of perSPECtive , Chloe is joined by Cadie Nussbaum and Allana Taghioff, founders of USC’s first-ever student-run record label, 840 West . Both Cadie and Allana are juniors studying music industry and came up with the idea for 840 West while doing their freshman year of college online. As they Zoomed into a meeting that planned to revamp the abandoned USC Music Industry Conne...

In the second perSPECtive episode of the season, Mitchell Morrison, a USC junior studying Business and Block Chain, joins Chloe to discuss his business CarbonLink Inc. and the principles behind investing in carbon offsets. For many, business and biowaste are like a foreign language; they are confusing and complicated realms of jargon. However, Mitchell simplifies these concepts by creating an enti...

To kick off season 2 of the perSPECtive Podcast, host Chloe Kopsky sits down with Claire Fogarty. Claire is a USC junior studying journalism; however, she is best known for her social media presence as @ClaireCanCook , where she posts content about healthy, inclusive, vegan, and gluten-free meals. Claire dives into every aspect of being an influencer while simultaneously being a college student, f...

In the season finale of perSPECtive , Chloe sits down with the men behind Museum . It was started by these five best friends inviting peers for over for Sunday night dinners. Slowly but surely word got around USC, and they started to make things official by taking reservations, having custom menus, and turning their dinner parties into something more by providing an experience. So far they have se...

Episode 7 of perSPECtive is a special one: Chloe sits down with her good friend Miranda McKeon who, besides being a ray of sunshine, is a professional actress and breast cancer survivor at just 20 years old. Chloe and Miranda cover it all including how she found her passion for acting, the logistics of being on a big-time Netflix show, and why she decided to share her cancer journey with her follo...

​​In this week’s episode of perSPECtive , Chloe sits down with Chris Laird and Burke Bloom. These friends founded Rancho Cold Brew , a single serving pre-packaged coffee company that is tailored toward customers who want a highly caffeinated coffee without the bitterness. Chris and Burke explain it all — from the logistics of brewing coffee to upcoming merch to the fun times they've endured along...

In episode 5 of perSPECtive , Chloe talks with Eli Kia, the Chief Growth Officer for Handle Delivery . Handle is an instant convenience store for college students that delivers snacks, beverages, ice cream, and more in 15 minutes or less by utilizing a student workforce and electric vehicles. Eli explains the unique business model Handle has that separates it from competitors and the exciting anno...

In episode 4, Chloe chats with Shawn Tran and Xavier Bradley, both of which are a part of Cup of Troy . What started out of a craving for a community in the pandemic, this company started with students making coffee for their friends. Word quickly got around and soon they were filling their front lawn. Combining their love for music and coffee, Cup of Troy added a musical component to provide ente...

In this week’s episode of perSPECtive’s , Chloe sits down with Jordan Bamberg, Julia Tribolet, and Chloe Tan — 3/5 co-founders of Row Rave . This female-founded music company started out of admiration for the USC DJ community and has held successful music events with 1200+ attendees and over 10 DJs performing. Although neither Jordan, Julia, nor Chloe were experts in the music business when they c...

In episode 2, we hear from Skylar Maio or Rae Threads . Her handmade carry-all bag business is a pandemic born business that celebrates the creativity of multiple generations as she also sells tops crocheted by her grandmother. As a small business owner, Skylar explains her perSPECtive of being an entrepreneur and the hills and valleys (but mostly hills) that come along with it.

In perSPECtive’s first full-length episode, Chloe sits down with USC Vintage , or as others know him, Jack Engstrom. Starting out by hustling sneakers, Jack explains how his business has evolved into a collection of USC vintage clothing. From the logistics of owning a business to the beauty of vintage clothing, we explore Jack’s perSPECtive on USC Vintage and his other interests including a unique...