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The Fashion School Dropout

The Fashion School Dropout

Brittany Diego

Learn what it REALLY takes to make it in the fashion industry from celebrity stylist Brittany Diego and her industry insider friends.

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The Fashion School Dropout - What To Do When You Lack Motivation

What To Do When You Lack Motivation

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06/04/22 • 8 min

What to do when you lack motivation

We are half way through the year and it is insane how time flies. Now’s the time to be back on track and reflect on what to do with the remaining months of the year. I get it that no one is motivated 365 24/7 and a lot of us are still unmotivated and stuck in a rut. But don’t panic, because this episode we will be talking about how to get back on track and stay motivated. Grab your pens and paper to list down all the things you need to know to stay on track.

Feel free to share this episode to your unmotivated friends and family.

Follow on our Instagram page for more fashion motivations: @fashionmentor.co

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If you’re an aspiring stylist, you NEED to hear this! Once a guy with a dream from Detroit, now a Los Angeles based celebrity stylist with some of the biggest stars under his belt, Jamar Hart is living proof that there’s no limit to where hard work and humbleness can take you. In this episode we get into how social media influences the styling industry, and what stylists actually look for when hiring assistants. We also learn how Ms. Tina Lawson (Yup, Beyonce's mom) influenced the course of his career, and how he's leveraging his styling career to make moves in other parts of the industry-like his upcoming clothing line for starters. There's no stopping him! From intern insights to overcoming adversities, we lay it all out on the table in this episode. Follow Jamar on IG: www.instagram.com/jamar_hart

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Styling, costume design, creative direction-you name it, Melynda Choothesa has done it all. In this conversation you will learn all about what skills you really need to make it in each of those parts of the industry, straight from the woman who's done it all. Melynda drops so many gems from walking future costume designers through what to expect on the job to how to use time management to maximize your pay as a freelance stylist. With companies such as Google, Sony, Atlantic Records, and Universal under her belt to numerous red carpets and styling Bhad Bhabie in her debut music video we're covering all of it and then some in this power packed hour.

Follow Melynda on IG: www.instagram.com/couturezen

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From foster care and homelessness to having his designs worn by the hottest celebs all while being unapologetically Black. I'm talking to fashion designer Tarontino Toussaint. Taron ( @designedbytarontino ) shares his inspiring story and personifies how staying true to yourself is the real cutting edge of success in the fashion industry. We also talk leveraging social media to your advantage and find out the unexpected source where he finds the most inspiration. Get your pen ready to take notes on all of the gems he drops in this episode! Follow Taron on IG: www.instagram.com/designedbytarontino

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The Fashion School Dropout - How Surviving Cancer Inspired This Stylist To Follow His Dreams
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05/04/22 • 24 min

How bad do you really want that fashion job? Social media has a way of only telling one side of the story when it comes to being a fashion stylist, but when the IG live is over, the models go home, and they roll up the red carpet, what's left is real role of a wardrobe stylist. Manny Jay is no stranger to the daily grind and in this episode, we spill all the tea. This no nonsense advice for aspiring stylists comes from a seasoned vet, who survived cancer and didn't that keep him away from serving looks. Go ahead and get comfy because you won’t find a story like this anywhere else.

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Throw on your pinstripes and patent pumps, because Brittany and trademark attorney, Andrea Sager, are taking you to law school! The LAST thing any designer or creative wants is to get caught up with copyrights. In this episode, Andrea steps in to walk you through protecting designs and avoiding legal trouble. If Diet Prada haunts your haute nightmares too, you have to hear this! Follow Andrea on IG: www.instagram.com/andreasagerlaw

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Our latest episode features fashion publicist and founder of Vytal Group Showroom, Derek Richmond all about his humble beginnings in a Mormon family to having his clients' designs featured on the likes of Trey Songz, Karen Civil, Steve Aoki, Kali Uchis, and more. We talked about how he got his first job in fashion, what working in different parts of fashion entails (he's done PR, modeling, AND styling), plus what stylists need to know when reaching out to showrooms and how to get a "YES" to that pull request. Plus, listen up for some amazing advice for up-and-coming designers and fashion publicists. Find Vytal Group at on IG: www.instagram.com/vytal_group

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For the latest episode, I caught up with London based jewelry designer Justine Cullen to learn how she made the leap to start her successful jewelry line and what it takes to run an international accessory company. If you have a business that you want to take to the next level, whether that's styling or designing then this episode is for you! So grab your notebook and pen to take notes, Justine is dropping business gems (pun intended) all hour long.

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From the outside looking in, the glamour and clout often linked to a career in fashion can be hypnotizing and leave you lusting for that Insta-perfect looking life. Unfortunately things are not always what they seem. Brittany sits down with Andrea Martinez to clear the smoky mirrors and expose the truth, while offering crucial advice to up-and-coming designers. Is the fashion industry really worth the headache and heartache? Listen to this BEFORE you even think about entering fashion. Follow Andrea on IG: www.instagram.com/_astronot

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The Fashion School Dropout - Taxes And How To Get Paid

Taxes And How To Get Paid

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06/25/22 • 7 min

Let's talk about money, as we dedicate this episode entirely to the ways you can best collect your hard-earned coins. Brittany shares her top three go-to payment platforms and how to establish a professional manner of handling your finances. She also shares her approach when it comes to dealing with invoices and taxes. This straightforward episode filled with valuable information is perfect for those who are struggling with the financial aspects of the business.

Follow us on our Instagram page @fashionmentor.co

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Fashion School Dropout have?

The Fashion School Dropout currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does The Fashion School Dropout cover?

The podcast is about Fashion & Beauty, How To, Podcasts, Education and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Fashion School Dropout?

The episode title 'Stylist Lingo' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Fashion School Dropout?

The average episode length on The Fashion School Dropout is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Fashion School Dropout released?

Episodes of The Fashion School Dropout are typically released every 2 days.

When was the first episode of The Fashion School Dropout?

The first episode of The Fashion School Dropout was released on Mar 9, 2022.

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