Sophia Roe & Dani Giardina sit down with Vanessa & Amy to discuss the unique dynamic that exists between a Talent and their Assistant (aka Paid BFF). In this rolling conversation we explore:

• The origin story of each duo (hint: it all started on IG)

• What does an assistant REALLY DO?  

• Debunking the myth that you cannot do business with friends

• Never before told stories of the ups, downs and ugly cry moments of working together in the crazy world of food + fashion 

You can find our guests here: 

Sophia's Instagram

Dani's Instagram

Vanessa’s Instagram

Amy's Instagram

Pillow Talk Sessions

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MOTHER’S DAY EDITION featuring stories from our closest friends of the pod including: Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Michelle Lee, Joanna Czech, host Vanessa Hong, and co-producer Amy Wan.

Each guest is asked:

• Name

• What do you do?

• Fondest memory of mom

• Best piece of advice mom ever gave me

• How will you be celebrating your mom this year?

Make sure to check out everyone and their moms' pictures here!

Resources: 

Vanessa’s Instagram

Phillip Lim's Instagram

Prabal Gurung's Instagram

Laura Kim's Instagram

Michelle Lee's Instagram

Joanna Czech's Instagram

Amy Wan's Instagram

VWTK Podcast Instagram

VWTK Website

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Vanessa sits down with 3 of her favourite NYC based Creatives (an influencer, a makeup artist, & fashion photographer) to discuss what it means to be a millennial working the gig economy during lockdown. Even if you may be familiar with Alyssa Coscarelli, Meghan Nguy or Tyler Joe’s work, expect the unexpected from this very candid conversation. Some things we cover:

• The quick pivot each guest made to meet the new conditions and environment of operating in the digital space

• How the scrappiness and ingenuity inherent to all freelancers have helped all 3 guests navigate the space, while still getting ‘work’

• Navigating the murky waters of working with brands during COVID 

• Refinding the Joy in making stuff in the name of creativity vs commerce: the unexpected outcome of being home quarantined

• TIK TOK vs Instagram, paid content vs unpaid ‘cross pollination’, authenticity vs being another trend

• PLUS: tips/coping methods (hint: lots of gospel music LOL)

Resources: 

Alyssa Coscarelli’s Instagram

Meghan Nguy's Instagram

Meghan's TikTok

Tyler Joe's Instagram

Tyler's TikTok

Peter CottonTale - Hi 5

Vanessa’s Instagram

VWTK Podcast Instagram

VWTK Website

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