Life of An Ex-Fashion Student

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 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

Tune into this week's episode to hear me give you guys the full story behind my internship experience with Abercrombie & Fitch this summer. In this episode, I break down the entire application process, overview of the internship was organized, my roles and responsibilities, and some of my biggest takeaways from this overall experience. This is a great episode for those who want to learn more about the design responsibilities in a corporate setting as well as those interested in applying for this opportunity as well. 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

Breaking into a fashion niche has long been a challenge for students and early fashion practitioners alike. In this podcast episode, I'm breaking down my journey to finding my own niche in fashion and all the steps I took to get me there. From design to product development and editorial to public relations to now working in education & sustainable development, I've about done it all and I'm sharing all the ways finding different niches has helped me to envision where I see myself 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 also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang

Going to Paris for the first time, getting invited to a Glossier opening event, and starting my own company: just a few of the many life updates I have for all of you in today's episode. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where I answer some of the most common questions I get about how and why I started my LLC. Don't forget to follow this podcast on Instagram at: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal Instagram: @kristinamichelleang

As an alumni of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and past recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Design Scholar Suntchi Image-Maker Award, Eliana Batsakis is no stranger to success in the fashion world. Her work, which is characterized by the use of imaginative narratives, manipulated textures, bright color palettes, and bold silhouettes is what has made her work stand out amongst others in the industry. This year, she made her television debut as one of the many talented contestants on Netflix’s fashion competition series: Next in Fashion, Season 2 hosted by Gigi Hadid and Tan France. To say that is a big deal would be a complete understatement.

In this episode of the podcast, Eliana takes us back to what life was like as a fashion student and how her career journey transpired from student to successful emerging designer. In our discussion, we touch on topics from everything from how she got discovered for Next in Fashion, how she turned doubt into self-confidence, and how being her most genuine self in the industry has gotten her thus far. You can find Eliana on Instagram at @elianabatsakis

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