Haitian-raised, Brooklyn-based sisters, Shelcy and Christy Joseph (@NYCxClothes), are among many leading the fight for inclusion and diversity in the high-fashion conversation. And this week, the vibrant duo joins the Too Smart for This podcast to discuss all things luxury and lifestyle!
Show Notes
1:14 Learn about our guests!
3:14 Introductory questions
9:00 Lightning round!
15:36 How @NYCxClothes began
16:04 Expanding – not limiting – your career
17:57 Connecting passion with purpose
19:10 Crafting timeless, culture-shifting stories
19:44 Black women as historical actors
20:33 How childhood dreams can lay the path for your future career
24:30 Grinding now to reap the harvest later
25:37 Tips for pitching yourself
30:52 Importance of overcoming perfectionism
32:23 Being intentional with your relationships
33:28 How to navigate working with others
35:05 Discovering and crafting your personal style
37:16 Building and maintaining relationships into adulthood
41:44 How to take care of yourself and others!
Resources/Mentioned
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
Keep up with Shelcy & Christy!
@nycxclothes on TikTok
@nycxclothes on Instagram
@nycxclothes on YouTube
https://www.nycxclothes.com/
@nycxstudio on Instagram
Too Collective Website
Too Collective Affirmation Texts
Follow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en
Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en
Follow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en
Subscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA
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113. Creating Your Own Opportunities, Keeping an Open Mind, and Fashion Tea with @NYCxClothes
May 18, 2023
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This show is for ambitious material girls learning how to turn chaos into an intentional lifestyle without abandoning their sparkle. From career leverage frameworks to debriefing the latest TikTok hot takes, we untangle society’s expectations around drive, money, beauty, wellness, and culture so you can curate your own full life. Hosted by Alexis Barber—entrepreneur, influencer, Wharton MBA, and ex-Googler—this is where lived experience meets tangible strategy. Don’t be stupid—subscribe to Too Smart For This.
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