So...What Do You Do Again?

Naomi Elizee

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"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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24 episodes

Precious Lee, Model, Actress and Writer

Meet 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. Thank you so much for coming on Precious!!  To keep in touch with Precious, please see links below! IG: @preciousleexoxo Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on Instagram: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Please rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow and offer you new episodes each week!

1h 5m
Aug 26, 2020
Telsha Anderson, Owner and Founder, T.A.

Meet 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 Jasmine over at Danika Daly PR! To keep in touch with Telsha, please see links below! IG: @telshaanderson @t.a.newyork For endless Beyoncé reposts, follow her on Twitter!  @motherjefe https://twitter.com/motherjefe Links mentioned in the episode: https://shop-ta.com/shop Barragan pants that are now Sold out :( https://shop-ta.com/shop/barragn-green-spiral-pants Nodaleto x Anissa Kermiche Ceramic Boot Vase Farfetch.com https://www.score.org/ Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on Instagram: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Please rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow and offer you new episodes each week!

50m
Aug 18, 2020
Chrissy Rutherford, Brand Consultant and Digital Creator

Meet 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 below! IG: @chrissyford Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on Instagram: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Please rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow and offer you new episodes each week!

46m
Aug 11, 2020
Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, Founders of ASHYA

Meet 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 journey as entrepreneurs and how to navigate this industry as small business owners without losing sight of their community and purpose.  To keep in touch with Moya & Ashley, please see links below! ASHYA.co /ASHYA.co IG: @ashya.co Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on Instagram: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Please rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow and offer you new episodes each week!

1h 5m
Aug 03, 2020
Banna Nega & Shelby Macklin, Founders of Glazed NYC

Meet 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 Instagram archive of vintage references of iconic black women in fashion, film and music and remains definitive beret brand for any cool girl in NYC and across the globe. Listen on to learn more about Banna & Shelby's journey!  To keep in touch with Banna & Shelby, please see links below! GlazedNYC.com https://www.glazednyc.com/ IG: @glazednyc  @bannanega @smckln https://www.instagram.com/smckln/ Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Please rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow and offer you new episodes each week!

59m
Jul 15, 2020
Becky Akinyode, Freelance Stylist and Creative Consultant

Meet 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, Chika and various fashions brands including; Nike, Outlier Nyc, Orange Culture, Creatures of Comfort, Tuza and A Peace Treaty. IG: @thetrillestb 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 :)

58m
Jun 22, 2020
Jessica Rosales, Senior Stylist at Savage Fenty

Meet 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 to continue to grow :)

50m
May 26, 2020
Rachael Wang, Stylist and Creative Consultant

Meet 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: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow :)

1h 4m
May 19, 2020
Sheena Sood, Designer of Abacaxi

Meet 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? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain Host: @naomielizee Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow :)

41m
May 03, 2020
Brandice Daniel, Founder and CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row

Meet 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 fashion. Creating opportunity and accessibility and building and sustaining the legacy of multicultural designers is the cornerstone on which she stands. IG: @brandicedaniel @harlemsfashionrow https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en 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 :)

49m
Apr 26, 2020
Michelle Li, Fashion and Beauty Editor at Teen Vogue

Meet Michelle Li! Currently at 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 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 for us to continue to grow :)

46m
Apr 19, 2020
Ade Samuel, Celebrity Fashion Stylist

Meet 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 magazine gigs, styling celebrities from Big Sean to Yara Shahidi to on the set of several major music videos.  Follow Ade on IG: @adesamuel 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 :)

1h 5m
Apr 12, 2020
Isadora Alvarez, Founder of Back Beat Co.

Meet 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 publications such as . 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 :)  

46m
Apr 05, 2020
Anifa M, Founder and Designer of Hanifa

Meet Anifa Mvuemba, the Founder and Designer of of cult-favorite contemporary brand Hanifa https://hanifa.co/. 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 Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! It allows for us to continue to grow :)

48m
Mar 29, 2020
Chioma Nnadi, Fashion News Director of Vogue.com

For 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 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 :)  

55m
Dec 08, 2019
#BlackGirlsTexting Takeover!

So...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 episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain  https://www.instagram.com/sowhatdoyoudoagain/ on IG so we can share on our page!     

42m
Nov 17, 2019
Live at Ethel's Club with Sade Mims, Designer of EDAS

On Wednesday, we hosted our first ever LIVE discussion with Sade Mims, the brilliant designer behind accessories brand EDAS. Thank you @EthelsClub /instagram.com/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 You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain   If you love the episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain  https://www.instagram.com/sowhatdoyoudoagain/ on IG so we can share on our page! And it would mean the world if you took the time to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Thank you!    PS Save 10% on your next order with @drinkhaus by using code ETLHELSCLUB :) 

43m
Nov 10, 2019
Mecca James-Williams, Fashion Stylist and Contributing Senior Style Editor

Meet 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: @naomielizee Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain   If you love the episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain  https://www.instagram.com/sowhatdoyoudoagain/ on IG so we can share on our page! And it would mean the world if you took the time to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Thank you! 

59m
Oct 30, 2019
Marjon Carlos, Journalist, Editor and Public Speaker

Meet 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: marjon@marjoncarlos.com   Follow me on IG: @naomielizee Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain   If you love the episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain  https://www.instagram.com/sowhatdoyoudoagain/ on IG so we can share on our page! And it would mean the world if you took the time to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Thank you! 

48m
Sep 24, 2019
AMRIT & Anaa Saber, Founders of One Stop Away

Meet 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 and how creating their own agency will lead to more diversity and inclusion within the creative landscape.   Follow One Stop Away on IG: @onestopaway_ Follow AMRIT on IG: @itsamrit Follow Anna on IG: @oursecondskin   Follow me on IG: @naomielizee Join the So…What Do You Do Again? Community on IG: @sowhatdoyoudoagain   If you love the episode, make sure to screenshot and tag @sowhatdoyoudoagain https://www.instagram.com/sowhatdoyoudoagain/! We love sharing with our listeners. And it would mean the world if you took the time to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! 

55m
Aug 06, 2019
Sandrine Charles, Entrepreneur

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55m
Jul 11, 2019
Gia Seo, Fashion and Art Director

Meet 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 @texturenaut

52m
Jun 09, 2019
Shelby Ivey Christie, Luxury Media Manager and Fashion Historian

Meet 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 on Instagram  @bronze_bombshell on both Twitter and Instagram  Don't forget to listen to Shelby's podcast, Girl With The Bamboo Earring!   

56m
May 08, 2019
Rajni Jacques, Fashion Director at Allure Magazine

Meet 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.

58m
Apr 13, 2019