LAV — Natalie Felikian

In the season finale of perSPECtive season 3, Chloe sits down again with Miranda Mckeon; except this time they chat all things Fill Your Tank. Fill Your Tank is a deck of conversation cards made to foster connections between friends and strangers. Miranda founded this company after she and her high school friends would ask each other “road trip questions.” After falling in love with the conversations these questions prompted as well as connecting on a deeper level, she decided to create a whole company dedicated to inspiring this for others. Besides the company’s backstory and mission, Miranda also discusses the process of building a company with intention and how she plans to scale the business with future decks, products, and events. Tune in to hear Miranda’s perSPECtive on Fill Your Tank! And if you haven’t already listened to her first episode, click HERE!

In the 6th episode of the season, Mia McCarthy joins Chloe to talk about her career as a photographer and startup co-founder. Initially getting her start in high school, Mia quickly started defining her unique visual identity through her work — and people in the industry took notice. At just 15 years old she signed with IMG Models Worldwide as a photographer. Once a USC student she started freelance working on an array of projects from product shoots to more editorial-style work. She set her photography aside when she went on to co-found Handle — a venture-backed food delivery service (listen to our episode with the past CGO of Handle HERE to learn more). Although seemingly unrelated, she has been able to leverage her “scrapiness” and creative thought processes to start a successful business. Tune in to the full episode to get Mia’s perSPECtive!

In episode 5 of season 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe chats with Nick Hensel and Ian Brash; the CEO and CTO of Pickle. Pickle’s software enables talent agencies to transform their talent’s data into compelling presentations and helps them land more brand deals. They are primarily focused on the creator economy but are starting to work with more traditional talent, like actresses, athletes, and artists. From breaking into the world of creators to investors to founder dynamics, they chat about all things student entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear more about Nick and Ian's journey with Pickle!

In the first perSPECtive mini-episode of season 3, Chloe sits down with Hadley Greene to talk all things fashion and personal style. As a design major and long-time lover of fashion, she has a unique POV on styling: she views clothes and accessories as a reflection of her inner dialogue. What she describes as unexpected, maximalist, and authentic, she is constantly using her style choices as a form of self-expression and a source of “little joys” throughout her day. Chloe and Haldey also chat about her rapidly growing social media presence, intentions behind showing her life and outfits online, and how her Design classes have influenced her fashion internships. Hit play to hear all about this and more!

In Season 3 Episode 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe chats with successful entrepreneur Emmy Rener. During her 2020 gap year, she founded Sophisticated Spreads: an LA-based charcuterie board company specializing in cheeseboard boxes that are delivered to your doorstep as well as large grazing table events. Leveraging social media and a “launch quickly, adapt later” mindset she has been able to scale the business to found new products, serve countless 60+ people events, and even make boards for celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Sophia Vergara. Tune in to hear the amazing stories of how Emmy has built Sophisticated Spreads from the ground up!

In the second episode of Season 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe engages in conversation with Natalie Felikian, the innovative mind behind LAV — a salad dressing company set to launch in just a few months! LAV, a word that signifies "well" in the Armenian language, embodies a salad dressing brand crafted from Armenian-inspired, anti-inflammatory, whole-food ingredients. With convenient single-serve packaging, LAV ensures that you can “dress well” wherever you are. Tune in to hear about Natalie’s challenges and successes of being a first-time, student entrepreneur venturing into the world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).

To kick off season 3 and the highly anticipated return of the perSPECtive podcast, Chloe sits down with Jake Sacks - founder of HNGR. This platform provides users with a new, aesthetic way to keep track of and discover new dining experiences. From finding web designers to TikTok strategies to consumer research, we talk about the entirety of Jake’s entrepreneurial journey with HNGR. But Jake's impact doesn’t stop there. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit at USC, where he initiated the Founder's Society. This organization empowers entrepreneurs by providing an ecosystem for collaboration and mutual support. Listen to the full episode to hear all about this and more!

We hope distance made the heart grow fonder; it sure did for host Chloe Kopsky. After a bit of a hiatus, the perSPECtive podcast is back and better than ever for its 3rd season! Follow @specmagusc on Instagram for updates about new full-length episodes highlighting the interesting stories of USC students.

In this “a SPEC of _” episode, Chloe sits down with Hollis Brown, the Editor-in-Chief of SPEC Magazine. They discuss all things SPEC: what it means, the various departments and what they do, and why YOU should get involved. From photography to writing, there's something for every creative at SPEC Magazine. Head to our Instagram @specmagusc to find out how to apply for the Spring 2023 semester!

In the finale of perSPECtive season 2, Chloe chats with Ava Noble — a senior at USC Kaufman. This triple threat discusses all things dance at USC; a world many students do not know much about. Ava walks us through what it took to get Kaufman (one of the best dance schools in the country), her dance experience at USC, and her interest in musical theatre. With a dream of working on Broadway, Ava is constantly striving to improve her voice and acting skills in addition to dance. She knows this goal is no small feat and her busy schedule is a reflection of that — her hard work and determination are so apparent in everything she contributes to... Tune in to learn even more about Ava and her professional career!