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

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