Vanessa Wants To Know

Sophia Roe & Dani Giardina sit down with Vanessa & Amy to discuss the unique dynamic that exists between a Talent and their Assistant (aka Paid BFF). In this rolling conversation we explore:

• The or…

MOTHER’S DAY EDITION featuring stories from our closest friends of the pod including: Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Michelle Lee, Joanna Czech, host Vanessa Hong, and co-producer Amy Wan.

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Vanessa sits down with 3 of her favourite NYC based Creatives (an influencer, a makeup artist, & fashion photographer) to discuss what it means to be a millennial working the gig economy during lockd…

Vanessa and Amy return to the mic after a brief hiatus and get candid on what it’s like living in New York in the time of COVID19 & what brought them back to the podcast. In this conversation between…

I just got back from a month-long fashion marathon—and I hit a wall. 

Basically, in Paris, I had an emotional breakdown and resulted in an IGTV video that gained some traction. Ever since that trip,I…

Can we save the planet?

This whole topic can feel overwhelming—even paralyzing—if we don’t know where to even start. But don’t worry – there’s still so much hope. Creating a healthy, sustainable worl…

It’s Fashion Week here in New York City. 

This is one of the busiest weeks of the year in the fashion industry. Normally, Phillip Lim would be stuck in the thick of it, but this year he’s opting out. …

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You can pursue anything you want in life – but does it have substance? 

My mom asked me that question when I was a child, and it really stuck with me. She understood that I was a creative person start…

When was the last time you saw yourself in media?

Many brands nowadays strive to find the perfect balance of “diversity and inclusion.” Sometimes, this means just checking off a “diversity” box, and …

What does it mean to be fearless?

For many, it’s walking into a situation, knowing that you’re supposed to be afraid of what’s to come, but pushing through anyway. For others, like Jen Rubio, being f…

"Clothing is just clothing until someone decides to put it on."

Everyone consumes fashion. The runway is an inspiration for what we end up seeing in shops. It's hard to work in the fashion industry a…

"If you don’t know where you’re from, how can you get to where you want to be?"

Knowing the “why” behind your decisions and dreams is one thing that can constantly fuel your motivation. In a society t…

We're living in such a strange moment in culture right now, because we put so much emphasis on social validation. There's a lot of pressure, but at the end of the day, social media only portrays a me…

In the fashion industry, designers are always dreaming and visualizing their next beautiful creation. With all the runways, models, and hustle that comes with this work, it’s easy to get carried away…

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