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The Manic Metallic Podcast040. The Importance Of Building Relationships In Fashion With Designer Terina NicoleWelcome to Season 3 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! We're very excited to debut our first season in which we have episodes with guest interviews in addition to our much-loved solo episodes.In our first episode of the season, our conversation with designer Terina Nicole runs the gamut of:Tracing her path from a North Jersey childhood to becoming a sustainable accessories designerHer passion for being a fashion educatorWhy it is important to build relationships in the fashion industry - and how to do itAnd more!DOWNLOAD THE SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOR $1.99...2023-02-0755 min
The Fashion Business & Career ShowHow To Become A Celebrity Costume Designer: A Discussion with Brea StinsonBrea Stinson has outfitted everyone from Beyonce, Rihanna, Nas, Stevie Wonder, and Lizzo to Usher and most recently, H.E.R. as she sang the National Anthem for the Super Bowl. But how did she become the designer behind these iconic looks? She spills the tea on how she made it and gives sage advice you can immediately apply to your career, no matter how far along you are.
To see the interview (it was recorded on IG LIVE) and images from Brea's portfolio, check out my blog post here.
Be sure to keep up...2021-03-161h 00The Fashion Business & Career ShowHow to Network into Your Dream Fashion Industry Job : An Interview w/Celebrity Tailor, Corin WrightTiffany Haddish, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Issa Rae, Michael B. Jordan, Janelle Monae: these are just a few on the extensive list of celebrities Corin Wright has tailored garments for as an on-set tailor for some of the world's greatest performances including The Grammy's, Broadway, TV and film productions.
In today's episode we chat with Tailor-to-the-Stars, Corin Wright, and discuss how she came to have this awesome fashion industry career while also maintaining her own business ventures. It's such an informative and inspiring conversation! Be sure to visit my blog to see images of shows she tailored...2021-03-121h 01The Fashion Business & Career ShowHow To Manage a Growing Fashion Business with Couture Dress Designer & Boutique Owner Monica Monique of OxymoronGet an instant download of the "7 Ways to Make Money as a Fashion Designer" here: https://sunny-thinker-3314.ck.page/f5b149b7a2
This week on the podcast we chat with Philadelphia's own couture dress designer and boutique owner, Monica Monique, about how she handles the growth of her brand, stays organized with so many clients, and manages her staff. I'm so impressed with Monica, just just because of her talent but because she's so young, accomplished and focused and yet so fun and down to earth.
To see some of Monica's designs for her...2021-03-0258 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowHow to Develop a Global Fashion Brand: A Chat with Kwaku Bediako, Designer of Chocolate ClothesCardi B, T. I. Steve Harvey...these are just a few famous names that proudly rock the Chocolate Clothes brand designed by African fashion designer, Kwaku Bediako. In this conversation, we discuss how he became an international sensation with him and his designs appearing in Vogue, Forbes, and countless other press outlets around the world.
To watch the video of our conversation & see photos of his work, visit my blog: https://www.terinanicole.com/post/global-fashion-branding-chat-with-kwaku-bediako-of-chocolate-clothes
Keep up with Kwaku Bediako on IG at @chocolateclothesgh and visit his website at www.chocolateclothesglobal.com!
2021-02-2845 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowHow to ReBrand Your Creative Business with Jewelry Designer Gwen BelotiGet an instant download of the "7 Ways to Make Money as a Fashion Designer" here: https://sunny-thinker-3314.ck.page/f5b149b7a2
This week on the podcast my friend Gwen Beloti joined us! Gwen had been a Brooklyn-based womenswear designer for over a decade and we met each other fairly early in our individual journeys as business owners. Recently she has rebranded as a jewelry designer and her new line is even more successful than the clothing line was. We discuss the motivation behind the rebrand and the mindset needed to do so smoothly.
...2021-02-2339 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowFrom Designing Apparel to Designing Spaces for Black Americans to Flee to: A Chat w/TaNesha BarnesTaNesha Barnes had run her own line of beauty and skincare before launching her clothing line where she sourced materials for it allover the world, and that lead to her curated global excursions that she takes folks on around the world on. Those excursions have lead her to her current venture: A space she's designed in Morocco for Black Americans to migrate to to escape the harsh, racist realities of American life.
We discuss all of that in this fun interview. Visit the blog for photos of TaNesha's designs as well as the mind-blowing palace that she...2021-02-221h 13The Fashion Business & Career ShowChat with Doll Designer/Fashion Illustrator Sarah Djarnie-BrownGet an instant download of the "7 Ways to Make Money as a Fashion Designer" here: https://sunny-thinker-3314.ck.page/f5b149b7a2
Today we meet the owner of Shop Volta, on online boutique owned by doll designer and fashion illustrator Sarah Djarnie-Brown. We discuss her time as a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (my alma mater), how the Motherland (Africa) influences her work, and her industry experiences including designing for Mudd Jeans and selling her own work to boutiques. You're in for lots of good business insight!
To see her work, check...2021-02-2155 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowHow To Run 2 Full-time Creative Businesses at Once: Interview with Stefani Threet of Threet Ceramics & Ceramic Concept PHLWelcome to Season 3 of The Fashion Industry Business & Career Show! I'm excited to be back recording this series of interviews of brilliant fashion professionals to give insight to how they got to where they are, the obstacles they had to overcome, the education they received, and the BOSS moves they are making!
Today's interview is with ceramic artisan/jewelry designer Stefani Threet, owner of Threet Ceramics and her new business Ceramic Concept PHL.
We discuss how she grew her business as a Black artisan in a space with very people of color, why...2021-02-0933 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 6: Master Jewelry Designer & Metalsmith Nkrumah Jennings of Anu Rock & MetalHow does one become a Master Metalsmith and create jewelry that has been worn by royalty (an African King) and celebrities such as Rihanna and Mary J. Blige as well as been placed in fashion mags around the globe? Nkrumah Jenning shares his inspiring journey with me in Episode 6 of the Fashion Industry Business & Career Show! We chat about business growth for an independent fashion brand, how to remain sharp and at the end of the video version of this insightful interview https://youtu.be/aw4-h4cIvQo he walks us through how to create one of his...2020-03-0340 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 5: Trim Business Talk with Shantell Richardson, Co-Founder of TrimKnowtions, LLCEverything on a garment that isn't fabric is trim. That covers the gamut of buttons, fringe, zippers, tags, emblems and more decorative components. Ever wonder who supplies your favorite designers with cutting edge trim and notions? Meet Shantell Richardson, Co-founder of TrimKnowtions, LLC! She counts designers like Alexander Wang and Laquan Smith, and Lilly Pulitzer as clients. Learn how she entered the fashion industry, how her career evolved, and if you watch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/3i9YMjbtDk4 stay tuned until the end for a fab little DIY jewelry design project! Keep up with...2020-02-2531 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 4: Couture Lingerie Chat with Angela Turner, Designer of DAMIAY'RLingerie, made to fit your distinct curves and tastes, and very affordable with prices ranging from $45-$85; DAMIAY'R is a new line from experienced couture gown designer Angela Turner. Learn all about her path into lingerie design and her new collection in this fun interview!
Watch the interview on Youtube and stay tuned to the end where Angela will walk you through an EASY DIY project you can do to add some sexiness to your own wardrobe: https://youtu.be/y_VZNsRKMN4
Keep up with Angela at facebook.com/angelaashleyllc. Follow me at @theterinanicole and visit my website http://terinanicole.c...2020-02-1822 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 3: Fashion Truck Business with Chrisie StylesEver thought about starting your own Fashion Truck? My guest today on Episode 3 of the Fashion Industry Business & Career Show has done just that! Chrisie Hooper of Chrisie Styles Boutique and I discuss all of the pros and cons of starting and running this kind of business including costs and obstacles. We also talk about attending industry tradeshows and for those who watch on Youtube, at the end of the interview, I walk you through one that occurred the end of January at the Philadelphia Convention Center called the American Handcrafted Show. You can watch the interview here...2020-02-1123 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 2 - Textile Artist & Multi-Passionate Professional Creative: Stacey Flygirrl WilsonEpisode 2 of the Fashion Industry Business & Career Show with your host Terina Nicole Hill. Today we discuss the being a multi-passionate professional creative with Philly's own Stacey "Flygirrl" Wilson, a textile designer, accomplished artist, event curator of events with mega-stars (including the late, great Prince), graphic designer, and instructor.
Only a short segment of this episode is here on the podcast but it's still full of insight for anyone who wants to run multiple creative businesses at once. To see the entire interview, please head over to Youtube: https://youtu.be/66_3v0avAa0
...2020-02-0425 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowEpisode 1: Sustainable Design Business Talk with Eco-Fashion Design Guru Bridgett ArtiseBridgett Artise is a pioneer on the Sustainable Fashion scene, one of the first to author a book on the subject back in 2008. She is the Lead Designer of Born Again Vintage, a line of upcycled fashion, professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, boutique owner and so much more.
Learn about how she got started, her design process, and to get the FULL experience which includes a fly DIY project at the end, watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Fn7-o-usMHA
Keep up with Bridgett at http://born-againvintage.com/ and via social media at @houseofbav (her...2020-02-0440 minThe Fashion Business & Career ShowThe Fashion Business & Career Show (Trailer)---
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/terina-nicole-hill/support2020-01-2500 min
Purpose to WellnessWake up and Win w/Jasmine (Judah Priest & Terina Nicole)Lets talk Purpose!2019-08-1638 min
Nurah Speaks(Ep 51)Terina Nicole of DIY MakersConThis interview with Terina Nicole, founder of Jypsea Leathergoods was so much fun! This is one of those episodes that will have you smiling from beginning to end. Terina is one of those bright, joyful and energized souls who makes you feel happy just being around her. Just listen to this interview and you’ll see!
Terina is a creative, interior stylist, modern leather artisan, product designer, diy instructor, design blogger and so much more. She has been featured on and in NBC, ABC, HGTV, Centric, Essence, Upscale, Philadelphia Magazine and more.
Terina is the cofounder of DIY MakersCon which is...2018-11-1557 min
Archer & Pine PodcastArcher Pine: Terina NicoleYou’re listening to Archerpine.com Co-Founder interview artisan Terina Nicole Founder of Jypsea Leather Goods2018-01-2513 min
Archer & Pine PodcastArcher Pine: Terina NicoleYou’re listening to Archerpine.com Co-Founder interview artisan Terina Nicole Founder of Jypsea Leather Goods2018-01-2513 min