113. Creating Your Own Opportunities, Keeping an Open Mind, and Fashion Tea with @NYCxClothes

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 Notes1:14 Learn about our guests!3:14 Introductory questions9:00 Lightning round!15:36 How @NYCxClothes began16:04 Expanding – not limiting – your career17:57 Connecting passion with purpose19:10 Crafting timeless, culture-shifting stories19:44 Black women as historical actors20:33 How childhood dreams can lay the path for your future career24:30 Grinding now to reap the harvest later25:37 Tips for pitching yourself30:52 Importance of overcoming perfectionism32:23 Being intentional with your relationships33:28 How to navigate working with others35:05 Discovering and crafting your personal style37:16 Building and maintaining relationships into adulthood41:44 How to take care of yourself and others!Resources/MentionedHeadspace: https://www.headspace.com/Keep up with Shelcy & Christy!@nycxclothes on TikTok@nycxclothes on Instagram@nycxclothes on YouTubehttps://www.nycxclothes.com/@nycxstudio on InstagramToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5806440/advertisementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe