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 podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang...
Jun 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 57
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 Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcas...
May 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 56
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 change your mindset when it comes to these situations. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and foll...
May 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 55
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 always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally...
May 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 54
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, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram ...
Apr 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 53
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 opportunities within them. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student...
Mar 22, 2021•28 min•Ep. 52
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 episode to hear about how I gave up a future in STEM to follow my dream of becoming a fashion designer an...
Mar 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 51
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 balancing my love prospects with my work life and my thoughts on it all. As always, don't forget to rat...
Mar 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 50
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 designers and creatives at risk. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashi...
Feb 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 49
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 experience with creative burnout as well as how you can recognize it for yourself and then ultimately, bou...
Feb 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 48
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 going with it in the future. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion ...
Feb 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 47
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 are widely successful in the creative industry. Stay tuned for that and so much more! As always, don...
Jan 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 46
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 gaining valuable connections to notable fashion veterans. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and fol...
Jan 21, 2021•24 min•Ep. 45
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 recognize the feeling. Take the quiz to find out what type of imposter syndrome you have: https://www.gra...
Jan 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 44
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 get lower interest rates on new student loans and student loan refinancing. If you're interested in th...
Jan 04, 2021•22 min•Ep. 43
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 a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafas...
Dec 29, 2020•22 min•Ep. 42
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 hustle of your own and how to manage that and your main job. As always, don't forget to rate, review, ...
Dec 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 41
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 rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Ins...
Dec 14, 2020•22 min•Ep. 40
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 you won't want to miss it! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashio...
Dec 02, 2020•22 min•Ep. 39
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 that are breaking barriers in what unisex fashion looks like. As always, don't forget to rate, revie...
Nov 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 38
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. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can a...
Nov 16, 2020•21 min•Ep. 37
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. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You...
Nov 02, 2020•21 min•Ep. 36
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 modern affliction. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Studen...
Oct 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 35
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 goals are. I challenge you all to make a list of your major lifetime goals and to keep it in the back ...
Oct 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 34
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 hear me talk about on this podcast, don't hesitate to let me know! As always, don't forget to rate,...
Oct 07, 2020•19 min•Ep. 33
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 to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new I...
Sep 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 32
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 overwhelmed and stressed. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Stud...
Sep 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 31
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 forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a...
Sep 01, 2020•20 min•Ep. 30
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 experiences being born as identical twins. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a F...
Aug 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 29
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 at home, and the reasons why I never desired to leave my home. As always, don't forget to rate, rev...
Aug 16, 2020•20 min•Ep. 28
