Life of An Ex-Fashion Student
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsStudent and aspiring designer, Kristina Ang, walks you through the realities of her journey as a fashion student and what it's really like to work in the industry. In her episodes, she talks openly about internship resources, career advice, and networking tips. This podcast is for anyone who wants to hear open and motivating conversations on how to pursue the things they’re most passionate about.
Follow this podcast on Instagram @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast or my personal account @kristinamichelleang Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support
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37. Working and Collaborating with Brands When You Have a Small Following
November 16, 2020 01:34 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe 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 c...
36. Putting Together A Portfolio & Why It's Important
November 02, 2020 16:20 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBHappy 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....
35. How to Get Over the Feeling of Not Doing Enough
October 23, 2020 21:06 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBDo 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 St...
34. My 15 Lifetime Goals Towards Personal Success
October 16, 2020 01:52 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat 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 b...
33. The Five Stages of Burnout + Building Work Relationships
October 07, 2020 01:10 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBFeeling 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 r...
32. My Opinion on Unpaid Internships + Tips on Finding Paid Internships
September 28, 2020 22:01 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBInternship 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 n...
31. Balancing School, Work, and My Personal Projects
September 14, 2020 18:38 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBI 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 ...
30. How to Stay Creatively Motivated During a Pandemic
September 01, 2020 03:07 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWith 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 ha...
29. What It’s Like Being a Twin feat. My Twin Sis
August 24, 2020 05:48 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBI 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...
28. Staying At Home For College + Why I Decided to Live At Home
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBCollege 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,...
27. Ignoring the Competition and Focusing On Yourself
August 08, 2020 03:55 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBI 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 Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this pod...
26. My Parsons Online Semester Plans
July 31, 2020 19:03 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWith 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 week is going to look like as the summer comes to a close and school creeps back in. As always, do...
25. How To Make Your Resume Stand Out
July 23, 2020 23:19 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe 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 industry you're in. The tips and tricks that are mentioned in this episode are ones that I've collecte...
24. What I've Learned From Falling In and Out of Love
July 15, 2020 05:01 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBToday'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 podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang...
23. 20 Things I've Learned in 20 Years
July 02, 2020 04:54 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBTurning 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, education, and much more. Sit down and grab a notepad as you won't want to miss some of these ti...
22. Working in a Company VS Working for Yourself
June 24, 2020 02:49 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMissed 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 Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeo...
21. Addressing the Lack of Diversity in the Fashion Industry
June 04, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBEven 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 real misgivings of the fashion industry and what we, as the fashion community, can do In this re...
20. The Truth About Living and Working in NYC
May 31, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBNew 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. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additi...
19. Asian American Heritage Month in the Fashion Industry
May 25, 2020 03:22 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 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 monthly event came to be. As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fash...
18. How to Make the Most of Your Internships
May 19, 2020 19:32 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBAs 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, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram acco...
17. The Truth About The Met Gala
May 13, 2020 01:55 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBEver 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 for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristi...
18. The Truth About The Met Gala
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBEver 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 for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @krist...
16. Finding Inspiration & Q+A
May 04, 2020 03:24 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIf 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 goals, and much more! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Stud...
17. Finding Inspiration & Q+A
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIf 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 goals, and much more! As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Stu...
15. Knowing When It's Time To Walk Away
April 26, 2020 01:57 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn 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: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- ...
16. Knowing When It's Time To Walk Away
April 26, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn 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: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang
14. What To Do Now That Your Summer Internship Is Canceled
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHaving 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 their internships canceled. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student P...
15. What To Do Now That Your Summer Internship Is Canceled
April 19, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHaving 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 their internships canceled. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student ...
13. Staying Productive & Life After Quarantine
April 12, 2020 18:56 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAre 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, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can als...
14. Staying Productive & Life After Quarantine
April 12, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAre 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, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can al...
12. The Life of an ONLINE Fashion Student
April 07, 2020 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHappy to be back to share with you guys my updated life as an online fashion student. Learning how to sew and design a collection is not an easy feat, but in this episode I'll be sharing just how I'm getting through it. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support
13. The Life of an ONLINE Fashion Student
April 07, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHappy to be back to share with you guys my updated life as an online fashion student. Learning how to sew and design a collection is not an easy feat, but in this episode I'll be sharing just how I'm getting through it. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang
11. How to Survive Quarantine
March 30, 2020 21:44 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBFeeling bored during this time in self-isolation? Out of movies on Netflix to watch? Tune into this week's episode of the podcast to get some creative and productive ideas on what to do when there's nothing to do. I hope everyone's doing well and staying safe. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofafashionstudent/support
12. How to Survive Quarantine
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBFeeling bored during this time in self-isolation? Out of movies on Netflix to watch? Tune into this week's episode of the podcast to get some creative and productive ideas on what to do when there's nothing to do. I hope everyone's doing well and staying safe. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang
10. My Perfect Imperfections
March 23, 2020 23:33 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episode of the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast is based around the Perfect Imperfections tag that was started on Youtube by Andreas Choice. Tune in as I share some of my biggest insecurities, but also some of my greatest qualities as well! I challenge you all to do your own version of this tag, so we can talk about these things together. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Suppor...
11. My Perfect Imperfections
March 23, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis episode of the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast is based around the Perfect Imperfections tag that was started on Youtube by Andreas Choice. Tune in as I share some of my biggest insecurities, but also some of my greatest qualities as well! I challenge you all to do your own version of this tag, so we can talk about these things together. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang
9. Stop Following Your "Passion"
March 18, 2020 04:45 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDon't be deceived by the title of this episode! In this special self-isolation episode of the podcast, I'm going to be sharing some new ideas that I learned through watching TED talks that surround the concept of doing what you love rather than following your "passion". This "passion" that we all tend to follow seems to be the one thing that's getting in our way of successes. Listen in on this episode to find out why! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Studen...
10. Stop Following Your "Passion"
March 18, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDon't be deceived by the title of this episode! In this special self-isolation episode of the podcast, I'm going to be sharing some new ideas that I learned through watching TED talks that surround the concept of doing what you love rather than following your "passion". This "passion" that we all tend to follow seems to be the one thing that's getting in our way of successes. Listen in on this episode to find out why! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Stud...
9. WFH Life
March 12, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBI'm sure we're all very much aware of the coronavirus that has been taking over our world currently. In today's highly requested episode of the podcast, I'm breaking down my thoughts on the coronavirus and what it means for my work and school situation. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang
9. The Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBI'm sure we're all very much aware of the coronavirus that has been taking over our world currently. In today's highly requested episode of the podcast, I'm breaking down my thoughts on the coronavirus and what it means for my work and school situation. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang
8. The 5 Minute Journal + Summer Plans
March 07, 2020 06:01 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to the month of March everyone! In today's episode of the podcast, I sit down with y'all to discuss various topics including some life updates, the 5 minute journal, and my plans for the summer. Also in this episode, I reveal some new and exciting changes that are coming to this podcast that you won't want to miss. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https:...
7. Having Thoughts About Quitting Parsons
February 27, 2020 04:50 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNo the title is not clickbait. In this episode of the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I get into my desire towards taking some time off of school and I share with you all the reasons as to why I'm considering it. School is not for everyone and it took me until this point in my life to realize it for myself. Listen in on this episode to learn more about why I'm having these doubts and what my plans are for the future. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Stud...
6. My NYFW Experience
February 23, 2020 06:09 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBNew York Fashion Week. The most hectic week of the fashion industry. In this long awaited episode of the podcast, I'm diving into my week long experience during February's NYFW! We're going to get into all the details about what shows I got to attend and how I got so lucky to attend them. Listen in to learn more about what my experience was like and about the tea surrounding the hype of fashion week. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can...
5. #Hustle Culture
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHustle Culture. Defined as the societal standard that you can only succeed by exerting yourself at max capacity professionally. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the mindset of today's society and the ways that people achieve the highest level of success. Listen in to learn more about why we follow the hustle and what drives us to work without boundaries. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristi...
4. What Fashion Internships Are Really Like
February 08, 2020 07:31 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThe fashion industry is not everything you see in the Devils Wears Prada. In today's episode of the podcast, we dive into the reality of interning in the fashion industry and the perks that come along with it. If you're interested in learning how to find internships, check out the last episode of this podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
3. How to Land Your Dream Internship
January 28, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBTired of filling out long internship applications? Feeling like you're never hearing back from internships? In this episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I give you an inside scoop on the tips and tricks that have helped me land multiple internships throughout my time in the fashion industry. I’m going to be talking about everything from finding internships to perfecting your interviews in order to help you achieve your internship goals. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe...
2. Fashion School Stereotypes Debunked
January 23, 2020 13:33 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDo art students take tests? Are all art students rich and wealthy? In this episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I get into the fine details of my personal experience at art school by looking through and talking about these common fashion/art schools stereotypes. If you've ever found yourself dying to know if these stereotypes are actually true and want to hear more, this is definitely the episode for you! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Studen...
1. Who Am I?
January 15, 2020 01:37 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn the first episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I'm going into the knitty gritty details of my journey through the fashion industry thus far. This introductory episodes discusses how I found my passion in fashion and the steps I took to make it a reality. Learn more about me, your host, and the other exciting things that are going to come from this podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @krist...
1. Who Am I?
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn the first episode of The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast, I'm going into the knitty gritty details of my journey through the fashion industry thus far. This introductory episodes discusses how I found my passion in fashion and the steps I took to make it a reality. Learn more about me, your host, and the other exciting things that are going to come from this podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Life of a Fashion Student Podcast! You can find me on instagram: @kris...