The Platform

Meet Ashton and Zak, your new podcast hosts for the spring 2023 semester! This week’s episode will dive in on their experience as transfer students to NC State as well as what inspired them to join Platform. Hear their stories and learn on how they plan to express themselves creatively this year.

This week's episode features Rithika Shamdasani, an NC State Student and founder of SANI, a South Asian inspired clothing and accessory brand. SANI is the first South Asian brand on Rent The Runway and has been featured in Business Insider, NBC News, and Good Morning America. Hear Rithika's story as a student and business owner!

Hosted by: Laura Cooper and Anna Grace Bowles

This week we get to hear from Brailey Nelson, female-owned founder of Brai Denim. Emmie sat down with Brailey to hear how she has developed the brand that she started when she was 14 into a sustainable company where she hand distresses repurposed denim into one-of-a-kind garments. 

Guest: Braily Nelson // Instagram @shopbraidenim

Host: Emmie Huffman // Instagram @emmieh7

Dream of going to New York Fashion Week (NYFW)? Hear platform members Rosa Stancil and Riley Warpula share their experience at NYFW and how they got this incredible opportunity. Hosted by Laura Cooper and Lilly Barozzini.

Tune into this weeks podcast to hear Liz speak on her experience with AmeriCorps !! Liz and Mary Louise discussed her time during the program, what it meant to her, and the process of taking a gap year. Look no further to having all of your questions answered. 

HOST: Mary Louise Sprague // insta @marylsprague

GUEST: Liz Winfrey // insta @li.z.w  & @liz_at_

Tune into this weeks podcast to hear Anabel, Jelani, and Jadyn discuss their experience at NC State and their advice that goes along with it. Time management, building relationship, free time and freedom, they cover it all! 

HOST: Anabel Russo // insta @anabel_russo 

HOST: Jelani Sears // insta @jelani.etc 

HOST: Jadyn Keo // insta @jady.n 

Tune in to this weeks podcast to hear Emmie and Nadhir review iconic, and not so iconic, outfits at the latest New York Fashion Week.

HOST: Emmie Huffman // insta @emmieh7

GUEST: Nadhir Sair // insta @nadhirharoon

Tune in to this weeks podcast to hear Ricky and Mary Louise talk about the art scene in Raleigh and what its future looks like. Share this podcast and tag your favorite local artist!

HOST: Mary Louise // insta @marylsprague

GUEST: Ricky // insta @rickyjerrera

Last week on the Platform we had the opportunity to host Caitlin from Caitlin Customs. Caitlin Customs produces sustainable apparel and hand painted and stained decks for skating or art! Listen to hear Caitlin talk about the history or her brand what she envisions for the future. 

Visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ccaitlincustoms or @ccaitlincustoms on Instagram for more information. 

HOST: Mary Louise // insta @marylsprague

GUEST: Caitlin // insta @Caitlin_hicks1 

Last week we had the privilege to host Core One Official on The Platform. Core One is an art label that creates and releases all types of art. They were founded in Holly Springs, NC are currently based out of Raleigh!

Visit https://www.coreoneofficial.com or @coreoneofficial on Instagram for more information. 

HOST: Anabel Russo // insta @anabel_russo 

GUEST: Jordi Stephenson // insta @lifeofjordi

GUEST: Jake Facio // insta @jakefacio