On the latest episode of The AudaSEWtea, Aaronica and Julian spilled the tea on some real-life lessons, including a cautionary tale about the serious fallout of deceit in relationships sparked by the now viral TikTok of ReesaTeesa and the Who TF Did I Marry Series. They stressed the need to stay sharp and aware in matters of the heart. The chat took a deep dive into authenticity versus deception, the impact of colorism on beauty standards, and the urgent call to celebrate and take pride in darker skin tones.

Julian and Aaronica geeked out over the awesome work of Black pattern designers and tackled the sticky subject of imitation in the design world. They didn't hold back on discussing the frustrating lack of meaningful acknowledgment and support for Black History Month and the ongoing struggle for proper representation across different industries. Julian even shared his big dream of launching a Black-owned sewing machine brand, custom-made for garment sewers. Plus, they got into the nitty-gritty of sewing machine servicing, giving a shoutout to the unsung heroes—dealers and technicians—who keep our machines humming.

Switching gears, Aaronica and Julian dished about her game plan for whipping up some killer outfits for Sew Expo. They hashed out the essentials—comfort, style, and layers to combat those nerves and chilly fairgrounds. And speaking of costs, they didn't shy away from chatting about the hefty price tags attached to event catering and the financial hoops event planning and catering can throw your way.

Wrapping up, they got real about dealing with design rip-offs, personal clashes, and their exciting plans for future collaborations. Oh, and they didn't forget to vent about the headaches that sometimes come with sewing machines, tossing around ideas for future content along the way.