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I often talk about the necessity for community. No matter what you do, where you work, finding your people and keeping them close is one of the most important lessons I’ve learned as someone in the fashion industry. One of my people is Danielle Prescod. She instantly became someone who felt like a security blanket for me - at a work event where maybe I didn’t know anyone, fashion weeks, whatever it was, if she was there, all was good in my world. Danielle is a 15-year fashion industry veteran - she’s worked at InStyle, Elle, BET, and is someone I often turn to for her razor-sharp and unapologetic perspective of the industry. But last year, she said goodbye to the fashion industry and moved to New Orleans where she penned her first book, Token Black Girl, a memoir about her experiences growing up Black in a predominately white neighborhood, and the experiences that followed her into her teen years, college years, and into the halls of some of the most well known magazines in the world. It’s a harsh look into the white supremacy in media and her personal story of recovering from years of striving for perfection, a loss of identity, and living in a world where she never truly felt accepted. In today’s episode, we talk about the moments that led Danielle to write Token Black Girl, how she turned her experiences into output, and how the fashion industry needs to do better.   Follow Danielle here https://www.instagram.com/danielleprescod/   Pre-order Token Black Girl here    Produced by Dear Media   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Pantene ad. The silky, luscious, and thick hair on the models couldn’t be more different from my own hair, but instantly became an ideal of what society considered beautiful. It carried me through the many emotional stages of my hair - extensions, the post breakup chop, multiple colors (who can relate?) - all to achieve that bounce that could be seen from a mile away. But as a now 28-year-old, I've figured out the most essential truth when it comes to hair - less is more. Diana Cohen’s Crown Affair is leading that message, disrupting the haircare industry that has notoriously sold chemical-based products and damaging styles with simple products, clean ingredients, and routines and rituals that nourish your hair from within. The Crown Affair Hair Oil has landed on every best-seller list, even catching the eye of the brand's newest investor Gwyneth Paltrow, and the brand is a bestseller at Goop and Sephora. In this episode, Diana shares her experience navigating the haircare industry, her own routines, and how she’s built a community around self-care.    Shop Crown Affair here https://www.crownaffair.com   Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Sur La Cote: Visit www.shopsurlacote.com to find your new favorite summer fit and use code FRIEND for 20% off. Reserveage: Get 30 percent off your product order at www.reserveage.com with code FRIEND30. Smooj: Visit www.drinksmooj.com to find Smooj near you or use code FRIEND to get 15% off an entire box of hard smoothies shipped straight to your doorstep. Nuuly: Get $10 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code FRIEND10 at www.nuuly.com  Smooj: Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most frequent questions I get asked from entrepreneurs is, “Is investing in PR really worth it?” In 2022, PR is a whole new ballgame. Tabloids are out, and clicks are in. But as a new brand, how do you truly make a splash and get your name out there? And how do you know the best avenues to invest in? Enter Megan Vaughn, the founder of MVPR, and the PR guru behind all your favorite social media brands like Miaou, Aya Muse, Are You Am I, Urban Sophistication, Luv AJ, and more. She gives us the rundown on what public relations really can do for you, her best advice on priming your business to catch a publicist's eye, and what clicks really moves the money needle.   Follow Megan Vaughn PR here https://www.instagram.com/mvpr_nyc     Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  We chose these partners just for you! OUAI: I live for this scalp serum! www.theouai.com code FRIEND for 15% off your entire purchase. Waterdrop: Head to www.waterdrop.com and use code FRIEND to get a special 15% discount! Sur La Cote: Visit www.shopsurlacote.com to find your new favorite summer fit and use code FRIEND for 20% off. Nuuly: Get $10 off your first box at www.nuuly.com with code FRIEND10 Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Machine Gun Kelly to Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the punk revival is as alive and well as ever. So we brought on Alyssa Vingan, the Editor in Chief of Nylon Magazine (and self-proclaimed former emo-kid) to help unpack the era of nostalgia. We talk    Olivia Rodrigo, Hayley Williams, Depop, and of course, how to build a career as a fashion journalist.     Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to my midsummer catch up where I’m recapping some of my most memorable moments and answer your questions from Instagram. I share the trip that recently changed my life (no, it’s not in Italy), and answer questions like what’s the best piece of advice I’ve learned in my 20’s to what I think the fashion industry needs a bit more of.   Next Health https://www.next-health.com The Four Seasons Maui https://www.fourseasons.com/maui/ Vanessa Friedman Twitter https://twitter.com/VVFriedman Drew Barrymore Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewbarrymore/?hl=en Productivity Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZSPXNVh9YrFOxn0HW74ZC   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Sponsors Sundays for Dogs: Visit www.sundaysfordogs.com/friend or 35% off your first purchase +free shipping & a 100% money back guarantee! Nuuly: Right now you can get $10 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code FRIEND10 at www.nuuly.com  Reserveage: Get 30 percent off your product order at www.reserveage.com with code FRIEND30. Smooj: Visit www.drinksmooj.com to find Smooj near you or use code FRIEND to get 15% off an entire box of hard smoothies shipped straight to your doorstep.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s rare to find someone whose style is truly unique. Emili Sindlev is one of those people. Just one look at her Instagram and you’ll find that her style is unmatched - it’s a blend of metropolitan chic, Scandi cool, with an enormous burst of color. She pairs bright colors you’d never guess would match and prints your mom would have shamed you for ever even thinking they’re go well together. But she pulls it off not just for herself, but for the global fashion community, with a style that’s titled her one of Denmark’s most popular fashion influencers. Based in Copenhagen, Emili shot onto the scene during Copenhagen Fashion Week, quickly becoming a street style trailblazer for defying the usual naturals of Scandi style.  Today she has close to 1 million followers, she was awarded Elle’s style icon of the year award in 2018, and can be often seen globetrotting and working with brands from Valentino to Chanel. In this episode, Emili gives us her best dressing advice which actually includes referencing vegetables, who knew? We also talk about growing a platform as a content creator, how she curates her feed, and what it’s like becoming a global content creator from Denmark.    Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Sponsored by Sunday for Dogs www.sundaysfordogs.com/FRIEND  Smooj: www.drinksmooj.com code FRIEND Nuuly: www.nuuly.com code FRIEND10   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to learn how to disrupt an industry? Take a page out of Ring Concierge’s book. Founded by Nicole Wegman in 2013, Ring Concierge is a NYC-based DTC fine jewelry and bridal brand that's on a mission to become one of the largest privately held fine jewelry companies in America — aka "the Tiffanys of today's generation.” How? By offering Harry Winston quality (their current Head of Product came from there) with Diamond District pricing. With over 500,000 followers, the brand has consistently scaled its growth year-over-year and become the go-to for brides and jewelry lovers alike, designing forever pieces that are both inspirational and attainable. In this episode, Nicole tells us her master marking plan, how she built a brand strong enough to compete with household names, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.    Shop Ring Concierge here: https://ringconcierge.com   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you want to learn how to optimize yourself to create your dream job? First, you’ll have to understand your Human Design. Today we bring in expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack Human Design -  a system that gives people an energetic blueprint to how they're uniquely designed to thrive based on their exact time, date and place of birth. Specifically, it looks at how people are designed to cultivate relationships, parent, make decisions, build businesses, market, communicate, work within teams and so much more. But more than anything, it gives people permission and tools to be themselves as individuals, in family, in business and in relationships. In this episode, Erin shows us how to read our Human Design chart and understand the tenants that make us uniquely us. We also go through each type, how we show up in professional settings, and how to better serve yourself in the workplace to create your dream job.   Visit humandesignblueprint.com to look up your design and use the code FRIEND for a discount off a book all about your unique design.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Sundays For Dogs www.sundaysfordogs.com/FRIEND  Apostrophe www.apostrophe.com/FRIEND  Sakara www.sakara.com/FRIEND  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to learn how to work smarter and not harder? Meet Rachel Rodgers - a business coach and author of the best-selling book We Should All Be Millionaires. After boosting her business sales from $60,000 to $300,000 in just one calendar year, Rachel set out to create a business plan she could share with the masses, with the goal of de-stigmatizing conversations around money. Today she’s the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build wealth. In this episode, Rachel shares her journey into financial confidence, where she thinks millennial should be focusing their financial energy, and why she thinks saving your money shouldn’t be your top priority.    Join the Hello Seven Club at HelloSeven.co/Friend    Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Sponsors Sunday for Dogs www.sundaysfordogs.com/friend  Upstart www.upstart.com/friend  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say that people watching is the best in New York City, and Johnny Cirillo is living proof of it. As the photographer behind Instagram’s beloved @WatchingNewYork account, Johnny heads out every day onto the streets of New York to shoot the most interesting and stylish personalities he can find. He stealthily documents their outfits, strikes up a conversation, and shares the stories of every day people to his 1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok. But when Johnny took his first photo for the account in 2016, he had no idea that six years later he’d run one of the most popular street style accounts and shoot for brands like Tory Burch and Balenciaga. Johnny and I talk about his introduction into photography, the most interesting people he’s ever met, and his best advice on turning your art into a thriving community.    Follow Watching New York here https://www.instagram.com/watchingnewyork     Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.