Fashion Episodes

This episode dives into the threads of sustainable and ethical fashion with Lisa Kwong, Founder of SownSmith, a woman who's not just stitching fabric but mending the fabric of society one garment at a time. Listen to this episode to hear: - Lisa's journey that led her to fight the good fight against human trafficking with SownSmith. - The intimate connection between fast fashion, human exploitation, and environmental degradation. - How choosing secondhand and ethical brands like SownSmith can ma...

Susie Taaffe is a woman at the forefront of the "anti-shapewear movement", encouraging women to embrace their natural form, reject unnatural beauty standards, and celebrate their unique and beautiful bodies. Susie is the founder and CEO of Skanties anti-shapewear, which is designed to be less constricting, compressing, and confining than traditional shapewear (look out Spanx and Skims). In this episode, Jennifer Norman and Susie discuss how women can reshape the way they express their feminine p...

Interested in becoming a model? Then this episode is a *must* for you to listen to. Jennifer Norman sits down for a beautifully human conversation with Katie Willcox, the founder of Natural Model Management and author of Healthy Is the New Skinny, Your Guide to Self-Love in A Picture-Perfect World . Katie has been a top-plus model for 15 years. All too often, Katie saw ‘the ugly side of beauty’, and she wanted to change things for the better. Her mission is to promote health and happiness within...

Meet Chamiah Dewey! Chamiah is the CEO and founder of Chamiah Dewey Fashion, the UK’s first clothing brand for people of short stature, under 4’10”. She started the line in 2021 when she was only 22 as a Student at the London College of Fashion. Given that Chamiah is a woman of average height, she tends to get questions as to why she would be interested in starting a fashion line for little people, so that's what this episode is all about. We discuss Chamiah's inspiration for her clothing line,...

Meet Lolo Spencer! Lolo is an actress who currently stars as Jocelyn in HBO Max’s Sex Lives of College Girls executive-produced by Mindy Kaling, and has a YouTube channel called Lolo Sitting Pretty where she showcases her lifestyle as a wheelchair user. Lolo was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a rare neurological disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. But despite her disability, this is a fearless gal who lives her life, d...

Meet Clarissa Burt! Clarissa is passionate about helping YOU build your self esteem, and she's written a book, The Self-Esteem Regime , to help you do it. Clarissa is the Founder and CEO of In the Limelight Media. She is a media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker, former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show. This interview is chock-full of great ways you can look deep within to reveal the essence of your greatness. Enjoy the listen! Clarissa’s Links: ...

Meet Nitika Chopra! After living with severely debilitating psoriasis that covered her entire body and painful psoriatic arthritis, Nitika found wellness and the life-changing power of support to help her on her own self-love journey. Now, she is doing the same for thousands of others. Nitika is the founder and CEO of Chronicon, an inclusive conference and community focused on uplifting people who are living with chronic illness. Chronicon features inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment for chro...

Meet Andrea Thomas! Andrea is an exquisite representation of beauty with her gorgeous curves and unique skin. She has a rare skin type called vitiligo which creates gorgeous variations in tone on her face and body. In this episode, Andrea shares what it was like growing up with this visible autoimmune disorder and her journey toward self-acceptance. Today, Andrea is a beauty and fashion model, paving the path in the beauty industry for curvy women with vitiligo. Enjoy the listen! Andrea's Links:...

Meet Logan Alcosiba! When Logan was only 15 years old, she bravely shared her truth - that she was a transgender woman. Fortunately, Logan’s announcement was predominantly met with support. She would go on to become her city’s first openly transgender athlete, ASB President, and Homecoming Queen - one of the first for California. And during high school, Logan was medically transitioning, breaking down barriers in transgender healthcare. She became the first known minor of Kaiser Permanente to be...

Meet Sara Davenport! Sara is a beautiful human with an inspiring story you absolutely must hear. After working in the fashion industry as a modeling agent for several years, Sara was diagnosed with cancer, not once but twice. Her experience gave her a whole new perspective on life, one where she rises to align her work, her health, and her values. Today, Sara is the Agency Director of Natural Model Management, a radically inclusive modeling agency based in Los Angeles. Enjoy the listen! Sara Dav...

Meet Elizabeth Mavros, @elizabethsydney! Elizabeth is a teen who has already garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok for her creative makeup artistry. During high school, Elizabeth was diagnosed with both ADHD and OCD, so makeup became a soothing outlet for expressing how her mental illnesses make her feel. Today, her goal is to help break the stigma surrounding mental disorders to create a more accepting society. Enjoy the listen! Elizabeth's Links: TikTok Instagram The Human Beau...

Meet Dani Candray, @alopeachia! Dani was diagnosed with alopecia areata when she was young, which caused her hair to fall out. By the end of kindergarten, she was wearing wigs regularly to hide her condition. Finding community with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), developing friendship with fellow alopecians around the world, and gaining recognition through Instagram with a viral prom makeover video inspired Dani to toss her wigs and love herself how she, for who she is. Today, Da...

Meet Matt Newman, @MattLovesHair ! When the pandemic hit, Matt quickly pivoted from hair stylist to TikTok content creator. He's now amassed over 1MM followers because of, well, listen and you'll immediately know why. In this interview, Matt gives us a glimpse into his world, his healthy hair secrets, and many other charming reveals. Enjoy! Matt's Links: TikTok Instagram Pinterest The Human Beauty Movement's Links: ⁠⁠Official Website⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Community⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikT...