So...What Do You Do Again?
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratings"So...What Do You Do Again?" is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the lives and journey of Women of Color in the fashion industry. SWDYDA serves as a resource for young women and men looking to work in the fashion industry and for those looking for guidance on navigating one of the most sought after industries.
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Episodes
Precious Lee, Model, Actress and Writer
August 26, 2020 14:26 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBMeet Precious Lee, a model, actress and writer who is dominating the industry! I loved listening back to this episode with Precious because she exudes endless positivity and confidence...plus her personality is contagious! Couldn't stop laughing with her during our conversation. She has a talent to connect people and is an advocate for diversity while simultaneously using her voice and image to change the narrative of what modeling looks like both in the fashion industry and in the media. ...
Telsha Anderson, Owner and Founder, T.A.
August 18, 2020 20:28 - 50 minutes - 69 MBMeet Telsha Anderson, social medial maven turned entrepreneur who recently launched T.A. a concept store that caters to the women-identifying community in New York City. Telsha's focus for T.A. is to provide product that presents a renewed outlook towards luxury living with a diverse curation of designers from cult-favorite Barragan to NY-based leather goods label, ASHYA (listen to Moya and Ashley's episode if you havent already!) Thank you for coming on Telsha and special shoutout Jasm...
Chrissy Rutherford, Brand Consultant and Digital Creator
August 11, 2020 15:49 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBMeet Chrissy Rutherford, a woman of many talents..from Brand Consultant, Digital content creator, fashion aficionado, wellness and mental health advocate, and Harper’s Bazaar alum, Chrissy is no stranger to the game. Tune in to hear about Chrissy's journey in the fashion industry, how she is acclimating to being back in her childhood home while pivoting careers and how she practices radical self-care, especially during this critical time. To keep in touch with Chrissy, please see links be...
Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, Founders of ASHYA
August 03, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBMeet Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, the Co-Founders behind the brilliant (and beautiful!) luxury accessories label, ASHYA. Born from their love of travel, referred to as their "ode to exploration", ASHYA is designed with travel in mind, both in functionality and aesthetic. Ashley and Moya have carved out a unique space for themselves in the industry and have cultivated a strong community surrounding their brand. Listen to our latest episode with Ashley and Moya to learn more about their jour...
Banna Nega & Shelby Macklin, Founders of Glazed NYC
July 15, 2020 15:18 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBMeet Banna Nega and Shelby Macklin. The founders of Glazed NYC, a community based lifestyle brand whose Berets and small accessories are dominating the pages of magazines and your Instagram feeds. Banna & Shelby met when they sat next to each other in entrepreneurship class at their NYC college, seven years ago. The two became instant best friends and since have cultivated a brand that grew into a line of functional accessories that is the epitome of glamour. Glazed has established an Instag...
Becky Akinyode, Freelance Stylist and Creative Consultant
June 22, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBMeet Becky Akinyode, a freelance stylist and creative consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. She’s a Nigerian American originally from PG County, Maryland and a graduate of Georgetown University majoring in International Business. After years of working in corporate America, she decided to pursue her dream of working in the fashion industry. Becky got her start interning with Patti Wilson and then freelanced at Interview magazine. She has worked with artists such as; Kelsey Lu, L_Rain, Chik...
Jessica Rosales, Senior Stylist at Savage Fenty
May 26, 2020 19:29 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBMeet Jessica Rosales, a stylist based in Los Angeles, California. Tune in to hear how Jess went from retail to working on tour with Rihanna to her current position at Savage Fenty as their Senior Stylist (might I add, all while balancing being a kick-ass mom to her daughter and juggling going back to school) IG: @jessicaelisarosales Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us t...
Rachael Wang, Stylist and Creative Consultant
May 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBMeet Rachael Wang, a stylist and creative consultant. Rachael has worked with publications such as Allure, Nylon, and Style.com but beyond her impact on the fashion industry she is a women who always uses her voice and platform to bring attention to topics such as civil rights, LGBTQ right and environmental concerns. Tune in as we discuss Racheal's career path and journey in the fashion industry. IG: @rachaelwangstudio Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagai...
Sheena Sood, Designer of Abacaxi
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBMeet Sheena Sood! With over a decade of experience designing for brands such as Tracy Reese, Cole Haan, and Anthropologie, Sheena started abacaxi in Brooklyn with a capsule of silk garments featuring vintage embroideries collected in Rajasthan, India. Sheena is also a visual artist; color and an interest in hybridity are a few themes connecting her work in these different visual realms. Her artwork can be seen here. IG: @abacaxinyc @abacasheena Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Com...
Brandice Daniel, Founder and CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBMeet Brandice Daniel, Founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. HFR was founded in 2007 with the main focus being to provide a voice for multicultural designers; through a creative platform that enables these designers to sell and present their collections to key leaders within the fashion industry. Her mission is to continue to catapult HFR as a premiere destination for multi-cultural emerging designers – where they can be seen, acknowledged, and revered among the greatest of our time in fas...
Michelle Li, Fashion and Beauty Editor at Teen Vogue
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBMeet Michelle Li! Currently at Teen Vogue as the fashion and beauty editor, she handles all creative direction, styling, and feature writing for all fashion and beauty editorials. Michelle previously was the fashion market editor at Refinery29 where she worked on the editorial team writing and styling all fashion shoots. IG: @himichelleli Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows fo...
Ade Samuel, Celebrity Fashion Stylist
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBMeet Ade Samuel, one of Hollywoods most prominent celebrity stylists and founder of her name-sake shoe brand. As a native of the Bronx, FIT graduate and renowned celebrity stylist, Ade Samuel has amassed an impressive resume of fashion industry experience. From working in the editorial departments of W Magazine and Teen Vogue, to helping spearhead the first issue of CR Fashion Book with founder Carine Roitfeld and editor Shiona Turini, Samuel forged relationships that would later lead to mag...
Isadora Alvarez, Founder of Back Beat Co.
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBMeet Isadora Alvarez, the Founder of Cali-inspired eco-conscious clothing brand, Back Beat Co. Since launching her brand back in 2016, Isadora stands by her mission to mainly use locally-manufactured certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, hemp, and Tencel garments in the production of her clothing. It's no surprise that Isadora's ability to infuse casual California surf and skate culture elements and vintage vibes has caught the attention of popular fashion-focused millennial publicati...
Anifa M, Founder and Designer of Hanifa
March 29, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBMeet Anifa Mvuemba, the Founder and Designer of of cult-favorite contemporary brand Hanifa. Since launching her brand in 2012, Anifa has created statement, curve inclusive apparel for women of all ages and body types. Anifa is a Congolese, DMV raised visionary who is changing the landscape of the fashion industry with her business approach and designs. Follow Anifa on IG: @anifam @hanifaofficial Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee ...
Chioma Nnadi, Fashion News Director of Vogue.com
December 08, 2019 19:53 - 55 minutes - 62.9 MBFor our live discussion, we sat down with Chioma Nnadi, the Fashion News Director of Vogue.com. With over 10+ years of experience, Chioma is a woman with her finger on the pulse of the fashion industry and has become one of the most powerful voices in fashion today. In addition to discussing Chioma's journey, during this live event touched upon the preservation of authenticity, community advocacy and the balance of being a multi-faceted creative. Follow Chioma on IG: @nnadibynature J...
#BlackGirlsTexting Takeover!
November 17, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBSo...What Do You Do Again? host Naomi Elizee sat down with the Sade, Chelsea and Glynn of #BlackGirlsTexting for a fun cross over episode. Not our regular career focused episode so get ready for something a little different this around. :) Follow #BlackGirlsTexting on IG: @blackgirlstexting Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow :) If you love the epi...
Live at Ethel's Club with Sade Mims, Designer of EDAS
November 10, 2019 15:20 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBOn Wednesday, we hosted our first ever LIVE discussion with Sade Mims, the brilliant designer behind accessories brand EDAS. Thank you @EthelsClub for providing a safe space for us to host this talk, @drinkhaus for the delicious drinks and to Sade for being an amazing guest, co-host, and friend! In this episode we discussed the reality of self-funding, manifestation and identity. Follow Edas on IG: @__edas Sade: @sademims Follow me on IG: @naomielizee Join the So…What Do Y...
Mecca James-Williams, Fashion Stylist and Contributing Senior Style Editor
October 30, 2019 07:17 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBMeet New York native, Mecca James-Williams, a fashion stylist, creative and the Contributing Senior Style Editor at The Zoe Report/Bustle in addition to having her own home decor and concious living platform called Its Apartment Four. Mecca has worked with countless brands and publications from Essence Mag, Nylon Mag, Chromat, Bustle to name a few. It’s safe to say Mecca has no plans on slowing down anytime yet... Follow Mecca on IG: @meccajw APT 4: @itsapt4 Follow me on IG: @n...
Marjon Carlos, Journalist, Editor and Public Speaker
September 24, 2019 12:34 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMeet Marjon Carlos, a Freelance Fashion Journalist, Brand Consultant, an Editor, a Public Speaker and a Vogue alum. With bylines from Elle, Vogue, Refinery29, WSJ, and many more Marjon is a woman who is admired by many for both her work ethic and her incredible career as a journalist making her voice heard and understood across both style and culture. Marjon is a true jack of all trades. Follow Marjon on IG: @marjon_carlos Twitter: @marjon_carlos Email: [email protected] ...
AMRIT & Anaa Saber, Founders of One Stop Away
August 06, 2019 11:57 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBMeet AMRIT and Anaa Saber, both multi-hyphenate creatives who are currently taking the fashion industry by storm. Amrit is a DJ and Creative Consultant and Anna is an editor and Founder of Our Second Skin. Recently, they both founded the agency, One Stop Away, to offer a platform and opportunites to people invested in both positive change and advocacy and who are looking to give back to their local communities. Listen in as we discuss the reality of freelancing, how to authentically network...
Sandrine Charles, Entrepreneur
July 11, 2019 12:31 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBDon't forget to subscribe!
Gia Seo, Fashion and Art Director
June 09, 2019 19:04 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBMeet Gia Seo, a Fashion and Art Director based in New York City working with brands like Nike, Opening Ceremony and Adidas. When she is not conceptualizing brand campaigns and shoots, Gia is working on her side-projects "texture reporting" and sharing sock-inspired fit pics to live up to her alter ego as the "Sock-fluencer". Listen in as we discuss influencer culture and what it really means to be an Art Director. Stay in touch with us! SWDYDA: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Gia Seo: @giaxseo @te...
Shelby Ivey Christie, Luxury Media Manager and Fashion Historian
May 08, 2019 22:17 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBMeet Shelby Ivey Christie, a woman on fire in the fashion industry who works as a Media Manager at L'Oreal by day and as a Fashion Historian by night, curating articles and her respected IG stories for top media outlets such as The Coveteur. She is the creator of Girl With The Bamboo Earring Podcast and has truly made her own lane in the industry with her Black Fashion History content which you can find on both her IG Stories and Twitter feed. Stay in touch with us! @sowhatdoyoudoagain...
Rajni Jacques, Fashion Director at Allure Magazine
April 13, 2019 22:17 - 58 minutes - 65.3 MBMeet Rajni Jacques, a true jack of all trades within the Fashion Industry. She is the Fashion Director at Allure Magazine, a creative consultant and a painter who dabbles in DJing from time to time. Listen in as we dive into Rajni's career path, discuss code-switching within the workplace and how to survive, in what may call, a "dying" print industry.