In this episode of The Stylist Journal, fashion stylist Denise Brown shares the powerful story behind her journey into the fashion industry. At just 16 years old, Denise took part in her first fashion photoshoot with Fashion Director Edward Enninful, an experience that first opened her eyes to the world of fashion styling.

But the road into fashion wasn’t easy. After leaving school with only one GCSE and being placed in foster care, Denise faced rejection from London College of Fashion  a moment that left her questioning her future.

What happened next changed everything.

This episode explores resilience, rejection, creativity, and finding your own path in the fashion industry.

In this episode:

• Denise’s first fashion photoshoot at 16 with Fashion Director Edward Enninful
 • Growing up in foster care while trying to pursue a fashion career
 • Being rejected by London College of Fashion
 • The long daily journey to Lewisham College and refusing to give up
 • How fashion styling became a turning point in Denise’s life
 • Why rejection can sometimes lead you exactly where you’re meant to be

A powerful story about determination, creativity, and building a fashion career against the odds.

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In this powerful episode of The Fashion Stylist Journal, Denise shares one of the most difficult chapters of her life. Growing up in chaos and eventually being placed in foster care, she reflects on how anger, confusion, and a deep search for belonging shaped her teenage years.

Denise opens up about growing up too fast, navigating adult environments as a young teenager, struggling in school, and learning how to survive on her own. Through honest storytelling, she shares the emotional impact of childhood instability and how those experiences influenced her path.

This episode is a raw and personal reflection on foster care, survival, resilience, and the journey of finding direction despite a difficult start in life.

If you’ve ever felt lost, angry, or like life forced you to grow up too quickly, this story is a reminder that healing and purpose are still possible.

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Keep showing up for the life you’re building 

In this honest and inspiring episode of The Fashion Stylist Journal, Denise Brown shares a heartfelt apology for not being consistent with the podcast and explains the health challenges she has been facing. She opens up about living with fibroids for many years and how it has affected her body, confidence, and fashion career. Denise also reflects on working during London Fashion Week while dealing with pain and exhaustion, and how this experience has pushed her to redesign her life and career around her health. This episode is a powerful reminder about resilience, self-awareness, and having the courage to choose yourself.

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Firstly, I want to apologise for the delay with this episode, and thank you for your patience and support.

In this episode of The Fashion Stylist Journal, I share a very personal part of my story.

I talk about being bullied from a young age and how it affected my confidence and identity. I also share how, at 12 years old, fashion became my escape and my purpose. Through styling, hand-stitching clothes, and finding my creativity, I slowly began to rebuild my confidence.

This episode is about:

• Bullying and growing up feeling different
• Finding strength through creativity
• How fashion helped me heal
• Turning pain into purpose

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, bullied, or unsure of who you are, this episode is for you.

Thank you for listening and being part of this journey. Please subscribe and share with someone who may need to hear this.

Love Denise B xx

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In this episode of The Fashion Stylist Journal, Denise shares the personal rules she’s learned through lived experience not theory. These are the principles she wishes she had followed earlier in life, especially when it comes to mental health, physical health, boundaries, and self-worth.

This episode is a deep and honest reflection on what it really takes to keep going when life feels heavy. Denise opens up about living with depression, navigating long-term health challenges, putting herself last for too long, and learning how to protect her energy without guilt.

Each rule is guided by a journaling moment, encouraging you to pause, reflect, and check in with yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically.

In this episode, we explore:

• Taking care of your mental and physical health
• Putting yourself first without guilt
• Protecting your energy and setting boundaries
• Self-belief, discipline, and consistency
• Letting go of excuses and investing in yourself
• Showing up even when it feels hard

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or ready to reset your priorities and start choosing yourself, this episode is for you.

 Grab your notebook  healing starts with honesty.
 Thank you for listening, and I hope this page of the journal resonates with you. 

Music by CML Music 

 
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In the first episode of The Fashion Stylist Journal, Denise Brown introduces the podcast and shares why she decided to finally bring it to life.

Denise explains the purpose behind the show, the experiences that inspired it, and how she reflects on pages from her personal journal to share authentic stories from the fashion industry  alongside conversations around healing, confidence, mental health, and personal growth.

This episode introduces the heart of the podcast, who Denise is, her journey and experience in the fashion industry, the people she’s worked with, and the conversations you can expect going forward creating a space for creatives, aspiring fashion stylists, and anyone ready to show up for their dreams with honesty and intention.

Thank you for listening  I hope you enjoy the first page of the journal.

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