This week I sat down with Juperi of Kena Wrap. They are a mom and twin daughter team of inventors changing the head wrap game with their patented head wraps. Designed to aid in every aspect of your hair journey. They are the first head wrap on the market to be made with both satin and compression fabric, which guarantees a secure, comfortable fit. …

This week I got the chance to sit down with Dola King aka @siafyahdesigns we discussed for custom designer journey. Ups, downs, mistakes and lessons learned. Hope you enjoy and follow @theroyalhausofsilkHave you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpod…

This week I got a chance to sit down with KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE. He is a luxury womenswear label, specializing in made-to-order event wear, and high-end RTW for the contemporary woman. KAF pieces are created to make you feel beautiful, sexy, strong, confident and empowered to take up space. | KAF | NY Consulting: Provide top-tier consulting + desig…

This week I got a chance to sit down with Melody Asherman. Melody is a celebrity designer & fashion enthusiast. We discussed her journey, entrepreneurship and the ups and downs of the fashion industry. Hope you all enjoy! follow her: @rrfashionista @everrythingrouge @mleadaandkou Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want t…

This week I got a chance to sit down with Ashley Cloud of The Cloud Law Firm we discussed entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trade marks, contracts and all things fashion. Hope you all enjoy! follow her: @YourFashionAttorney @Thecloudlawfirm @IamashleycloudHave you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your …

This week I got a chance to sit down with Shaniqua J AKA @simplicityxstyle we discussed her style, journey, designing and where she draws inspirations from. Hope you all enjoy! Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpodcast@gmail.comJoin "I am B…

This week we I sat down with @lydiasimoneofficial The Lydia Simone Company is an international designer brand founded in Philadelphia, Pa. We specialize in Prom, Weddings, and Special Occasions. Our mission is to inspire our clients to live, love, and laugh on their special day. Our designs are custom made and one of a kind. Sharing is caring, the …

This week I shared another crazy chronicle story, about the time a client called the police on me. LOL Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpodcast@gmail.comJoin "I am BNF Champaign" by submitting your videos and sharing what being black in fa…

This week I discussed gate keeping, consulting and education in fashion. Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpodcast@gmail.comJoin "I am BNF Champaign" by submitting your videos and sharing what being black in fashion means to you. Email: bla…

This week I introduced the crazy client chronicles.Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknfashionpodcast@gmail.comJoin "I am BNF Champaign" by submitting your videos and sharing what being black in fashion means to you. Email: blacknfashionpodcast@gmai…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amethyst of @Mentallfashion Amethyst is a styling consultant that specializes in helping women of color understand how to dress as the true version of themselves by understanding their body type and how to use fashion to navigate through big shifts in their life. Hope you enjoy. Have you sent your "…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with @master_tc Tiffany is a children's wear designer and her brand is called Carrie Pennie Apparel @carriepennie we discuss the ends and out of entrepreneurship & growth. Hope you enjoy. Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspe…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with @sliggityslime he is an aspiring rapper from Long Island who been making music since 2016. he went to college for a bit then took time off and started doing modeling. He's now been modeling for about 4 years. Both rapping and modeling have boosted his business. Have you sent your "The Black Note"? N…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Oyinkan @queenoyinkan is passionate about building marketing campaigns that increase visibility for product launches and overall sales. She has over 5 years of experience building strategies and managing campaigns for big and small companies that curatesuccinct digital experiences.Have you sent your…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jovanna of @tonebekka a handcrafted Leather travel bag brand. We discussed Navigating entrepreneurship and a family. What it means to be a black handbag designer.Have you sent your "The Black Note"? Need advice, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email: blacknf…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ron of @Majesty22_ & @First Empress_ . His brands produces both custom and retail clothing for women and men. We discussed designing, trends, mens & womens wear & more. This episode is sponsored by:@luxearttech is a Art & Design education space & full service Creative Studio. They partner with Creat…

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brenda @imstyledbyb we discussed wardrobing, budgets, clients and a career in styling. - Her new book, "Styled By Independence..." is now available! - "5 Must Haves For All Four Seasons"- essential items every woman & man must have in their closet. She has a shoppable guide - for Women & Men. - She …

This week I got to dive into what it's like to be a modest apparel designer with AiShah of @influence.athleisure. We discussed her entrepreneurship journey. The lack of options in the modest apparel market and growing a business in a niche market.Hope you all enjoy. This episode is sponsored by:@sipmichaellavelle Michael Lavelle is a premium award-…

This week I got to dive into what it's like to be a designer of substance with designer Ron Reagan @le365 We discussed his extensive background and portfolio. The lack of education and knowledge of consumers and the challenges and successes of being an independent designer. Hope you all enjoy. This episode is sponsored by:@sipmichaellavelle Michael…

This week I got to dive into fashion modeling with @nyc.iesha We discussed Iesha's background in modeling and what her journey has looked like in a very superficial world, that lacks consist diversity and inclusion. Hope you all enjoy. This episode is sponsored by @sipmichaellavelle Michael Lavelle is a premium award-winning wine company featured o…

This week I got to dive into the building of a luxury wine brand with @diplowmatic of @sipmichaellavelle. We discussed Terrence's background, journey, partnerships with Black Luxury Designer Hanifa. We discussed black owned business entrepreneurship and their journey to growing a lifestyle brand. Hope you all enjoy. --------------------------------…

This week I got to dive into the building of a fashion brand with @dananacole_ of @forcoloredbrides_ . We discussed her background, journey, design aesthic, motherhood and so much more.Hope you all enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our new segment "…

This week I got to dive into the fashion design back ground of @ravenbpulliam of @coolgirlstudios We discussed her background, journey and career. Hope you all enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need advice, tips or j…

This week I got to dive into fashion design and creation with Lauren of @addictedtofits We discussed her background, love for fashion and creation and what's coming up for her brand. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need a…

This week I got to dive into fashion media and journalism with @sheena.butler.young of @bof The Business of Fashion. We discussed her background, journey and career. Hope you all enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Nee…

This week I got to dive into the entrepreneurship journey of Clenisha Dortch @nishathedesigner of @HeirlumeCouture. Heirlume Couture is an exclusive couture brand known for its timeless, luxurious designs and exquisite craftsmanship. Founded in 2020, Heirlume Couture is the up-and-coming favorite of the fashion elite, thanks to its elegant and opul…

This week I got to dive into the entrepreneurship journey of @audaciousbymelissa Melissa is an aspiring luxury evening wear & special event couture designer. We learn a bit more about her inspiration, background and story. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out…

This week I got to dive into the entrepreneurship journey of Jessica Couch. Jessica is legit one of my favorite people and she is amazing at what she does. She is killing the fashion tech game. From her partnerships with Forbes, WWD, Nordstroms, Pinterest, BOF. She a game changer.@_jessicaveroinica _ ------------------------------------------------…

This week I got to dive into the creative journey of Khary Simon. Khary is a brander and storyteller that is always looking for new ways of telling stories in fashion, art and business. Sustainability, diversity and creativity are at the core of what he does and he tries to bring that to every project. You can follow Khary on his socials:Instagram:…

Today I wanted to share some updates of my entrepreneurial journey with you all. Grab a drink and sit with me for story time!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need advise, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share perspective. Email:…

I had the wonderful opportunity of talking with model, author and body positive activist Kelvin Davis. Kelvin and I got into the origin of his calling to become the author of his book, Notoriously Dapper: How to be a modern gentleman with manners, style and body confidence and much more! Kelvin is one of the first Big & Tall style influencers and t…

Today I wanted to chat with you guys one on one about a topic that is very important to me; sustainability! I recently got the amazing opportunity to speak at the Harlem's Fashion Row Sustainability Forum, and I wanted to bring a bit of a part 2 to that conversation here to the podcast!---------------------------------------------------------------…

This week I got to sit down with a phenomenal woman, fashion stylist Asma Shakar. We talked everything from fashion trends and where she got started, to her experiences being muslim as a fashion stylist and where she's currently headed.Asma is a fashion stylist who has been working in her field for the past 2 years. This year she has also started w…

This week I got to talk authenticity and fashion business organization with fashion creative, and up and coming brand owner Emmanuel Gbajobi.Emmanuel Gbajobi is the founder and creative of ALAFIA. ALAFIA is derived from the Yoruba dialect meaning “peace” and is an up and coming fashion house that focuses on ready to wear fabrics while incorporate a…

Happy Black Fashion Month! I had the wonderful opportunity of talking with Crystal Lewis who is the owner of Love My Reality.Crystal is a woman with many jobs in many fields. She is a proud graduate of an HBCU “The Southern University” and a Registered Nurse certified in her specialty field. She is also a retired Air Force Major with 21 years under…

This week I got to have an open, authentic chat with multifaceted fashion designer, Chelsea B. She shares her journey to success, her missteps in fashion business, and her best advice for up and coming fashion-preneurs. Chelsea B hails from the South-side of Chicago, Illinois. Having a passion for art at a young age was a natural fit for her. Howev…

Today, I wanted to sit and sip with you to have a transparent vulnerable moment about the ups and downs of creative entrepreneurship. We talk money and business relationships as entrepreneurs. Did you relate to anything I shared today? Did you learn something new? Let me know in the comments below!Book RecommendationsBring Yourselfhttps://a.co/d/3R…

This week I had the special opportunity to chat with and one of our amazing panelists for the LC Self Care Designer Retreat, Porchea-Londone Spencer. Her solopreneurship journey has given her some amazing insights that she shared with me here on the podcast!Porchea is a former visual merchandiser, stylist and fashion blogger turned brand style stra…

This week I had the special opportunity to chat with my hometown friend and one of our amazing panelists for the LC Self Care Designer Retreat, Aaja Corinne Magee. Aaja and I go wayyy back to our college days, and I am incredibly proud of all that she has become. Aaja Corinne Magee is the inspirational voice of the Millennial Generation – inspiring…

To kick off Season 5, I had the opportunity to interview Tiffany Salas, Tiffany is a published and awarded art director, curator, designer & celebrity stylist. The Newark New Jersey Native is the owner of Chiffani Brands Unlimited, a multi-level luxury creative brand offering curation of design, marketing & management. As an exhibiting artist & cur…

For the final Episode of this season of the BlackNFashion Podcast I got to sit down with Ryan C. Gale!Ryan is a stylist, editor and entrepreneur. Her business By Colby exists to support sustainable fashion. Today we got to discuss Ryan's unique perspective on buying second-hand and vintage clothing as a means for fashion sustainability, the ups and…

For the final episode of this season of the BlackNFashion Podcast I got to chat it up with Pretty Pieces CEO, Nicole Banks. Nicole Banks is the Chief Pretty Chick in Charge at Shop Pretty Pieces. As a third generation seamstress, Nicole curates statement pieces that women mix and match to define their own personal style. Nicole brings a comprehensi…

This week I got to talk with multifaceted fashion consultant, Kim West. We discussed the importance of displaying your authentic self online, her favorite Fall Winter 2022 fashion trends, and her advice to those trying to break into fashion media careers. Kimberly West is an on-air television personality, consultant, and digital influencer. She hol…

This week I got to sit down with fashion designer, Jerri Reid. Jerri's contemporary brand is based on culture, versatility, and community. He celebrates heritage, art, and music to enhance new human experiences through his brand.Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need advise, tips or just want to vent? Send your notes and we will share pers…

This week I got to sit down with plus size denim designer, Sydnie West. Sydnie focuses on women with curves and building confidence in those women. We got to discuss the birth of her brand, why she decided to focus on denim, and how she is elevating plus size clothing for women.Check out our new segment "The Black Note" Need advise, tips or just wa…

For our second episode of season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing Porchea-Londone, a brand style strategist, former visual merchandiser, stylist and fashion blogger turned brand style strategist. She uses her fashion experience to help personal and professional brands develop an on and offline style all their own.Check her out on Instagram: @r…

To kick off season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing Weston hall, Weston is a New York-born artist and creative entrepreneur based in Miami, FL. He is the brainchild behind pierrè-vonts, an invite-only designer fashion brand, and öka, an invite-only designer furniture brand. Weston Hall produces art with this mission in mind: “to inspire, innov…

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This week i had the pleasure of sitting down with @shoparchnyc designed by Jazmin Veney. Striving to push the style agenda with disruptive, conversation-starting products, ARCH was built on the back of a hustler, a dreamer, a tastemaker, and now the culture of undeniable and impressive women is the pivotal catalyst of its growth. The visionary and …

This week I wanted to go over all the new and exciting things that are happening with all my platforms. Hope you enjoy! This weeks episode is sponsored by: @chassity.jackson is a spearheading Qualified Credit Expert assisting those with blemishes on their credit reports with the three major credit reporting bureaus (Equifax, Transunion, and Experia…