In this episode of Haute Shots, we sit down with emerging luxury fashion designer Haley J to discuss her journey from sketching dresses as a child to launching her own luxury womenswear brand. Haley shares how she developed her signature colorful aesthetic, the challenges she faced while building a brand that stayed true to her vision, and what it takes to manufacture high-quality products in New York and Los Angeles.

We also dive into the inspiration behind the HaleyJ woman, the importance of confidence and self-expression through fashion, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and her ambitious plans for the future of the brand.

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What does it take to style hair for some of the biggest runways in the world? In this episode of Haute Shots, we sit down with two professional hairstylists who have worked behind the scenes at New York, Paris, Milan, and London Fashion Week, collaborating with luxury designers and top fashion brands.

They share their journey into the fashion industry, what it's really like working backstage at major runway shows, and the lessons they've learned while creating looks for some of fashion's biggest moments. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the curtain at Fashion Week, this episode is for you.

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In this inspiring episode, Brooke Cohee shares her incredible journey from being a painfully shy girl with learning and speech disabilities to becoming an international pageant queen and accomplished runway model. After winning titles including Miss Globe and Miss Intercontinental, Brooke now uses her story to advocate for children with learning disabilities and prove that the very challenges that make you feel different can become your greatest strength.

This is a powerful conversation about confidence, perseverance, and finding your voice on the world stage.

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Kim Covert has spent over a decade in the pageant and modeling world, but her story goes far beyond the runway. In this episode, she shares how discovering a hidden truth about her family led her on a journey to find her real mother through social media—and how that experience changed her life forever.

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In this episode, Rocio shares her journey from struggling with confidence to walking runways in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and across Arizona. She opens up about the pivotal moment that changed everything, the training in New York under supermodel Coco Rocha—where she didn’t just learn how to walk, but discovered her identity, confidence, and presence. This conversation goes beyond modeling, diving into personal growth, overcoming self-doubt, and what it truly takes to step into the fashion industry. If you’ve ever questioned your confidence or dreamed of becoming a runway model, this episode will show you what’s possible.

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In this episode, Seven shares his journey from Arizona fashion shows to walking in New York and Los Angeles Fashion Week. He opens up about the pivotal moment that changed his confidence, the reality of the runway industry behind the scenes, and the impact he hopes to leave on others every time he steps onto the runway. This conversation dives into mindset, growth, confidence, and what it truly takes to build a lasting career in fashion. LIKE.SHARE.SUBSCRIBE. If you want to see more Runway model podcasts!

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Biggest takeaway: GO OUT AND NETWORK

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In this episode, we sit down with sustainable fashion designer Amanda, founder of Classic Reclaim, to talk about the future of fashion and why the industry is rapidly shifting toward sustainability. From redesigning thrifted clothing into runway-ready pieces to teaching the next generation of fashion designers, Amanda shares her journey through fashion, the truth about fast fashion waste, and why major brands are finally being pushed to rethink the way clothing is made and discarded. We also dive into sustainable runway shows, upcycling, New York Fashion Week’s sustainability movement, and how creativity can completely reshape the future of fashion.

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In this episode, we sit down with Logan, the producer behind Atlas Fashion Show, to unpack the real story of building a fashion platform from the ground up. What started as a small backyard show with friends, aspiring designers, and folding chairs has grown into a respected, sold-out runway experience hosting 500-seat venues across Arizona.

Logan breaks down what it actually takes to produce a fashion show—from assembling the right team and securing venues, to casting models, working with established modeling agencies, and creating opportunities for up-and-coming designers. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at vision, persistence, and building a platform that gives creatives their first real stage in the fashion industry.

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WELCOME OUR NEW CO-HOST - COLLEEN QUINN!

In this episode, we sit down with Colleen Quinn, an Arizona-based fashion stylist, designer, and creative entrepreneur who transformed thrift store finds into runway-ready fashion. Colleen shares how her lifelong passion for fashion led her to collaborate with Goodwill on thrifting-focused content, build her brand Styled by CQ, and style fashion shows, designers, and events across Arizona. She also opens up about turning personal loss into purpose after the unexpected passing of her father, and how that moment reshaped her creative journey.

Colleen discusses her book Two Worlds One Hustle and what it means to balance creativity, resilience, 9-5 business hustle during her journey in the fashion industry. If you want to see more Fashion stylist podcasts!

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