You can't go naked right? Nicole Briggs explores those wardrobe decisions we make everyday and educates, empowers and entertains culturally through fashion history, business and style trends. Nicole is a creative bridge builder with a mission to elevate marginalized voices and individuals. Visit Nicole's store!: https://shopjiyu.com/ Or say something nice!: youhavetowearsomething@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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So You Want to Start a Business with Ingrid Thompson
Ingrid Thompson simplifies how we build a business.
Business has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it. In this podcast, I lead thoughtful and fun discussions with business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders who think big and who take action to create their own business success. As we celebrate their stories and learn the lessons from their lives this podcast offers business wisdom with tangible, tactical tools and tips. We debunk some of the common business myths supporting you to build and grow your own business. I’m your host Ingrid ...
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Brave Girls with Tracy Imm aims to empower you to be a better leader in the world. We share stories of people that have achieved great heights by overcoming adversity, rising to the challenge all while pursuing their passions. Have faith in yourself, take bold action and let your brilliance shine as only you can do!
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From Silk Press to Sartorial Blue Kamala Gives Political Fashion New Meaning
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Nicole shares her thoughts on the now energized presidential campaign, Kamala's political style and the significance of red and blue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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A Moment of Black American Pride?: Kamala x Paris Olympics
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Nicole shares her fashion thoughts on this year's Olympics kits and the importance of expanding opportunities. Kamala is on fire and that's a good thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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The WNBA Tunnel is the Runway that Matters
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NIcole shares her thoughts on the intersectionality and rise of fashion and sports for women particularly in the WNBA.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Nicole discusses the benefits of gay friendship, the air of freedom in June with Pride and Juneteenth and why homophobia is antiquated af.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Meet Matt Moses, Founder of Mansfield Outpost
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Nicole interviews Mansfield Outpost founder Matt Moses about the journey that led to the creation of his brand and the challenges he has in an evolving industry. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation about storytelling marketing, activations and how to approach micro-niche collaborations such as "Golf and Wine Club". --- Support this podcast: https://…
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Nicole shares thoughts on Cowboy Carter II and the Beyonce marketing blitz of the last few months. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Gagged All Month: Black History Worthy Lewks
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Nicole takes a look back at the 2024 Black History Month and the Black style and biz moments that kept our attention.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Meet Chris Pyrate, Unconditional Artist
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Nicole interviews multitalented, D.C. based artist Chris Pyrate. Inspired by cartoons and animation, Chris's natural born talent has led him, often accidentally, to fashion design, creating murals, creative direction and kismet projects such as storytelling with Lupe Fiasco. Learn what's next for Chris who recently designed official sportswear for …
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Keffiyeh Controversy: What to Know Before Wearing this Scarf
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Nicole does a deep dive on the keffiyeh controversy and explains how the scarf went from being just a scarf to a symbol for Palestinians.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Sounds About White: Why Creative Directors are Always White Men
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Nicole delivers a mini rant about the lack of diversity when appointing creative directors of major fashion houses.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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How Are Shopping Events Created? Meet Come Up L.A. Founder Ferriss Mason and Learn How!
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It seems like in L.A. there is always a new shopping market especially for the Black community. Nicole does a deep dive with Ferriss Mason, Founder of Come Up L.A. on what it takes to pull off a successful, mission-aligned market event for the Black community and the challenges that come with. Listen and learn.--- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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How Battle of Versailles became Victory for Black Models
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The Battle of Versailles event and competition of 1973 started Paris fashion week and put American designers and Black models on the map forever. Watch the documentary by Fritz Mitchell.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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From Quiet Luxury to Bey's Metallics, Thoughts on NYFW '23
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Nicole shares some thoughts on NYFW 2023 nostalgic themes and trends such as quiet luxury and Beyonce worthy metallics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Latasha Ford Shares the Journey to Red Carpet Journalism for a Black Woman
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Nicole interviews Latasha Ford a red carpet journalist for Penske Media covering her non-linear journey from radio, to healthcare to a dream realized through manifestation for over a decade. This Chicago native and Black woman never gave up on a vision many would have allowed to wither while raising an athlete son.--- Support this podcast: https://…
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E185 Cassie Briggs: Biology Professor turned Career Coach
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In today’s episode we meet Cassie Briggs - Biology Professor turned Career Coach - who tells us that she has listened to every episode of this "So You Want to Start a Business" podcast using the information and inspiration to build her highly successful Success in Science Career Coaching business Cassie started her business in 2020 and her first cl…
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The Illusion of Inclusion & The Supreme Court Ruling
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Nicole gives her two cents on the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action with a rant, focusing on the fashion industry.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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E184 Brook McCarthy has figured out how to make herself happily unemployable - for the rest of her life
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Brook McCarthy started her first business in 2007 and now describes herself as "happily unemployable" Her business Hustle and Heart equips and empowers business owners to build highly creative, ethical, and mutually-flourishing businesses that become a model for others to emulate. Brook loves talking to women in business about money and demystifyin…
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E183 Salle Huber - after years of working for others Salle knew it was time to start her own business & says "I wish I'd started earlier"
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Salle Huber is a movement teacher with more than 15 years experienced. She is trained and fully certified in Stott Pilates as well as The MELT Method, which is a simple and innovative self-care treatment for our connective-tissue system. In May 2021 Salle started her own business after deciding that she could no longer work for anyone else. She say…
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Nicole checks in real quick to discuss the summer 2023 trends she actually likes.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Edward Enninful & Pharrell Should Not Be Unicorns
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Nicole discusses Edward Enninful stepping down from UK Vogue and the LVMH appointment of Pharrell Williams.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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A.I. Models, Welcome to the Future of Blackface
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Nicole shares her thoughts on the speedy development of A.I. and the creation of Black and Brown models by white creators and why A.I. cannot solve our inclusivity problem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Nicole catches up with her audience over latest trends and unpacks quiet luxury and that damn Burberry bag from Succession.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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When The Best, Law Roach, Says Bye! There's a Why...
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Nicole offers perspective on Law Roach quitting celebrity styling after building an incredible career from his humble days as a vintage dealer and what would make him quit after years of hard work and sacrifice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support…
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Black Men Belong in Luxury: Meet MADE FOR ALL Founders Brandon Winslow & Danny Burke
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There is a fine line between premium and luxury athleisure. Nicole chats with Black founders Brandon and Danny to discuss their Made For All clothing brand's journey and why it can take 7 years to develop a true luxury product. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support…
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Nicole catches up with latest in fashion with musings on Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance and Vogue cover and their meaning and why subversive fashion a la Big Red Boots are reserved for the rich. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Mexico was Stylish! +The Lasting Influence of Frida…
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Touched down from Mexico Nicole shares her thoughts on Mexican style and the lasting legacy and influence of Frida Kahlo…plus Lewis Hamilton and Mielle organics drama!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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From Bey to Cardi to Megan, Jolleson! is the Multi-hyphenate To Watch
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Jolleson is a born creative, destined to create, design, style, draw and costume the most important people in pop culture from Ari Lennox, Cardi B, Beyonce, Megan thee Stallion, SZA, Christina Aguilera, Chloe x Halle and the list will continue to grow. He share is manifested story and rise after competing on reality design show "The Hype" and why n…
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Too Late to Decolonize Sneaker Culture? Nope!
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Sneaker collecting is here to stay BUT in a $13 billion market the originators of the culture Black and brown folks are left out, as per usual. What can be done? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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E182 Cheryl Burgess: when preparation meets opportunity! Starting a Pilates business
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In this episode we meet Cheryl Burgess. Cheryl and her husband Adrian now run a multi business operation. This is a business started in 2012 when they wanted to buy a Pilates reformer for personal use at home. Finding a supplier overseas was easy EXCEPT! instead of buying 1 reformer - the minimum order was for 10 reformers !! And that’s how it star…
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Def Not Talking About Ye! & What We Wore So Far 2022…
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Nicole does her best to not talk about Ye and what the year in fashion 2022 looked like so far…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Black Women Are Interior Designers too! Meet Candice Luter...
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Nicole chats with self-taught Iowa-based fiber and interior designer Candice Luter about her pandemic awakening, leaving corporate America and growing an interiors business from the ground up by "going with your gut. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support…
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Does Your Dress Code Pass the Diversity Test?
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There’s a ton of DEI work being done in the workplace but a huge oversight is the policing of marginalized bodies and beings through dress code policies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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E181 From Hairdresser to Feng Shui Consultant with Candice Berlanger
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What happens when a hair stylist says "Enough! of this" ... and decides to become a Feng Shui consultant? That’s exactly what Candice Berlanger did and for a whole lot of reasons – start8ing with more freedom and flexibility to spend more time with her family Feng Shui is often thought of as the art of placement, where we put things in the house or…
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E180 Ziinkle: how to design and take to market a new and unique dating app
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Ziinkle is unlike any other dating app on the market. Fronted by two fed-up females Melanie Leahy and Elisse Alexander, Ziinkle is an innovative platform that allows users to see where other singles are out and about socially and in real-time. Founders Melanie and Elisse are using Ziinkle to encourage daters to swap from swiping on the couch to loc…
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E179 Starting a Special Education Consultancy completely from scratch with Crystal Y Sanford
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Crystal Sanford is a Speech-Language Pathologist who supports families, children and young adults with unique needs. Crystal has built her successful consultancy completely from scratch and today she tells us the steps she took and her lessons learned. When you listen to this episode her passion shines through. Crystal’s goal is to move fellow spec…
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E178 Building a publishing company + a Book store from scratch with Dr Artika Tyner
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Dr Artika Tyner is an amazing woman, a human rights lawyer, book publisher and book store owner! Planting People Growing Justice She lives by the credo: When you see a problem, find a solution. She tells us that she realised that "a reader is more likely to find a black dog on the cover of a book than a black person" and set about to find a solutio…
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E177 How I overcame a debilitating bout of procrastination
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Hello and welcome to Episode 177 Recently I found myself saying to a friend "I feel like I've lost my voice" I hadn't written a newsletter in a while and there was a gap in my podcast episodes and I was mostly off social media .... I told my friend "I don't know what to say" She said: "We procrastinate as a response to fear - we develop the habit o…
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App Dating Sucks, But Still Iron Your Shirt👕
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Serial app daters Meg and Nicole discuss their journey trying to date in L.A. and how to balance expectations between overly casual men and the hyper-glamorization of women. What's the compromise?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Nicole reflects on her time off to grieve her mother and why what you wear to grieve is so important.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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Nicole catches up on all things style and fashion including current events.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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It's BHM Y'all! "And Just Like That"...A Flawed Reboot
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Quintin joins Nicole once again to close out their "Just Like That" recaps with some acknowledgments around Black History Month. Rest in Power Thierry Mugler. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
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