This week, our host Joy Copeland reflects on season one of Styled in Living Color. Joy speaks on the importance of how this season's guest had one common trend, following your individual path. It was very clear this season the importance of how the black community in fashion must open our doors, but do it together. Most importantly, how we need to understand where we came from to be here in the industry today. Thank you for listening with us this season, and we look forward to an amazing Season 2! History Fact: Tyler Mitchell Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks with Iris Olivia on the importance of being confident in the industry. These two ladies break down the importance of trusting in your gifts, not giving up, how to uplift with your talent. Most importantly how to overcome bad treatment as a black model in fashion. History Fact: Beverly Johnson, Doreothea Towles, Donyale Luna, and Naomi Sims Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks on the importance of supporting black business. In this episode, Joy talks about the importance of uplifting and not tearing down, how we can support, and why we need to start a new cycle of support. Most importantly getting back to black wall street. History Fact: Black Wall Street; Mabel Little,William Anderson, Henrey Lilly’s, Newkirks Photography Studio, and Elliott and Hooker’s Clothing Emporium. Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland speaks with Tay Bazzar about why our only competition is ourselves. In this episode, Joy and Tay break down the importance of running your own race, and understanding the goal is providing a legacy. Most importantly how crucial it is to invest in yourself, . **Topics Discussed** Know that your timing is coming, Empowerment is key, don't be afraid to learn from others, and you can't watch other success and think it will happen to you. History Fact: Dapper Dan Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland talks about "Creating Your Own Lane" in Fashion. In this episode, Joy breaks down the importance of staying true to whom you are and using that to stand out. Most importantly how crucial it is to only run your race and focus on what already has your name on it. **Topics Discussed** Staying true to yourself. Not Rushing. Don't Copy a plan not meant for you. Trust God's Timing!
History Fact: Enslaved Black Women who paved the way in fashion. Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland has a very special guest, her soon to be husband Cam Lawson. In this episode, the two break down love/dating in Fashion. Joy and Cam share stories about balancing their relationship as creatives. Most importantly how crucial it is to be dating the right person. **Topics Discussed** Throw your list out. Balancing a relationship. Knowing your identity. Choose the right person to build with. Opposites Attract. Be Open. Trust God's Timing!

History Fact: Samera Nasser Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland talks about how important your surrounding circle plays in your life as a creative. Joy shares stories about meeting and working with the right people turn out the be the best gift possible. The right people will get you to the right place. **Topics Discussed** Importance of your circle. Heart Posture. You can't do it all by yourself. God places people in your life. Staying connected with the right people. History Fact: Anifa Mvuemba Stay Connected: @Styledinlivingcolor.

This week, our host Joy Copeland talks with Darnel Jamal who is sharing his story of being Styled in Living Color as History of Fashion Curator. In this episode, we talk about lots of history and the importance of educating on this level. You will also hear how DJ has overcome the obstacle that has been thrown his way of being Black in fashion.  Most importantly how to important heart posture is within this industry.  

**Topics Discussed** Educating through fashion. Heart Posture.  The importance of Timing. Staying connected with the right people.

History Fact:  Zelda Wynn Valdes

Stay Connected:  @styledinlivingcolor @darnelljamal

This week, our host Joy Copeland shares her story of how she is Styled in Living Color. Joy discusses how fashion transformed and evolved her into the Fashionprenuer Boss she is today. In this episode, you will hear her open up and share some very personal stories that can uplift and empower others to walk and live in their purpose.

**Topics Discussed**

1. Realizing your Gifts.
2. Idea vs Business. 
3. Blossoming from your awkward stages.
4. Uplifting those around you. 
5. Understanding your purpose is bigger than you. 

History Fact: 

Elizabeth Keckley: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/elizabeth-keckley

Stay Connected: 

@styledinlivingcolor 

This week, our host Joy Copeland introduces Styled in living Color, talks about the importance of OUR stories being heard, and speaks on the importance of history in the fashion industry.

**Topics discussed:**
1. What is Styled in Living Color?
2. Sharing your purpose in Fashion.
3. Paying homage to those who paved the way.

**Links mentioned in this episode:**
* www.thecut.com/2018/08/what-its-…k-in-fashion.html
Willi Smith- fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-c…lli-smith
Anne Lowe-www.southernliving.com/fashion-beaut…nnedy-dresses
Maya Lake-www.essence.com/fashion/black-inf…designers/#298816
Elizabeth Keckly-docsouth.unc.edu/neh/keckley/summary.html

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This podcast is hosted by Joy Copeland (www.tjoyofstyling.com)
Music by: Dom B.