The Fashion School Dropout

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

Building connections and expanding your network is everything in the fashion industry. To do that, you want to sound like you know exactly what you are doing. In this podcast, talk the talk and learn the words that every stylist should have in their vocabulary. Take out your notes and make sure to remember these vital keywords to help you sound from an amateur to a pro! These words, phrases, and concepts also provide great insight into how you can take off your styling career. It is an episode you won't want to miss.Make sure you visit the @thefashionschooldropout Instagram page to join the conversation & subscribe to our Youtube channel- Fashion Mentor.

Working as a stylist in production involves its own processes, culture, and set of keywords that you should absolutely know about. Tune in to this episode as Brittany walks you through the must-know terms in order to help you ace your job as a stylist on the production set. When you work in such a hectic production setting as this one, mastering the stylist lingo is very important.   Don’t forget to share what you have learned on @thefashionschooldropout and @fashionmentor.co Insta pages. For more fashion lingos here: Fashion Mentor YT

What to do when you lack motivationWe 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

Word of mouth is powerful and your reputation is everything in the styling industry. Therefore, maintaining good relationships, particularly with showrooms, can greatly benefit your career. In this episode, you'll get a good idea of how the relationship works between stylists and showrooms and why they are your best friends. Brittany also goes in-depth with the do's and don'ts when working with them, so make sure you don't miss out. Get your showroom list here: Fashion Mentor Resources Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more fashion showrooms: Fashion Mentor YT

We hear y'all! In the last episode, we talked about the upcoming Stylist Summit and the exciting details for the event. However, there are a lot of FAQS about the upcoming In-person Stylist Summit and in today's episode I am excited to answer all these questions. Hang on till the end, this will be filled with valuable information that will answer all your inquiries.Note: This 3 day experience will include workshops led by Celebrity Stylist and Founder of Fashion Mentor, Brittany Diego, a stylist panel, hands-on exercises, and showroom tours. We can't wait to see you there!For more details + registration: Stylist Summit 2022Don't forget to follow on our Instagram page: @fashionmentor.co

I am excited to share the news in today's episode! It has been 2 years since the last in-person stylist event and we are thrilled to meet you this coming June 10-12th for the 3-day Stylist Summit Event. Make sure to listen till the end, all the information will be provided with great insights about the event.So CALLING ALL ASPIRING FASHION STYLISTS: If you dream of styling celebrities and models red carpets, and magazines, this 3-day experience is for you. We can't wait to meet you there!For more details + registration: Stylist Summit 2022Don't forget to follow on our Instagram page: @fashionmentor.co

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

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

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