The Platform

Starting off our first small business feature is FACES Clothing Co. FACES is a clothing brand founded by NC State students and their mission is to provide clothing "for all faces from all places." 

HOST: Sreeja (Ree) Kandukuri // insta @sreeja.kandukuri 

GUEST: Shaheer Yousaf // insta @facesclothingco

Outings every weekend. The perfect friend group. Wonderful mental health. This not necessarily what everyone expects out of college, but it would definitely be ideal. Listen to Ree and Anya talk about to how to manage your expectations of college. Mental health, friends, school work, fashion, they covered it all.

HOST Sreeja (Ree) Kandukuri // insta @sreeja.kandukuri

GUEST: Anya Tadisina // insta @anya.tad

Previously there were two trend cycles per year. Now, there is fifty-two, or about one per week. How did we get here? More importantly, how do we stop? Listen to Samiyah’s and SoHo’s thoughts on trendy versus timeless pieces and the role of influencers in all of this.

HOST Samiyah Lateef // insta @samiyahlateef

HOST: Sophia Ho (SoHo) // insta @sophiaaho

The Platform is back for our Fall 2021 semester! Tune into to this weeks podcast to hear Samiyah and Taylor discuss their thoughts on the iconic looks of the 2021 Met Gala. 

HOST Samiyah Lateef // insta @samiyahlateef

HOST Taylor Randolph // insta @taylor.randolph

In our last Evenings with the Editor for the year, Lily O'Brien, current Editor-In-Chief, and Ngoc Nguyen, current Digital Director, reminisce on their memories with Platform before their last launch as board members.

HOST Ngoc Nguyen // insta @ngocccn

GUEST Lily O'Brien // insta @imlilyjane

In another segment of Evenings with the Editor, Lily O'Brien, current Editor-In-Chief, and Ngoc Nguyen, current Digital Director, talk about their future career goals and what it takes to be a designer.

HOST Ngoc Nguyen // insta @ngocccn

GUEST Lily O'Brien // insta @imlilyjane

Rheece Hilliard, a current model, talks about race and racism in the modeling and fashion industry, including style and trend appropriation. While breaking down both social and gender norms, this episode is all about the freedom of expression and Black creative power. 

HOST Anabel Russo // insta @anabel_russo 

GUEST Rheece Hilliard // insta @rrrheece

Virginia Carter, stylist and luxury fashion enthusiast, discuss designers, emotional connection, and overall meaning behind some of high fashion's biggest brands. 

HOST Rosa Stancil // insta @rosalstancil 

GUEST Virginia Carter // insta @virginiacarter615

Julie Zhou, a set designer for the magazine, opens up about her spiritual journey and finding a mind and body connection. Still searching for happiness? look no further than the present moment and the power of now. 

HOST Anabel Russo // insta @anabel_russo 

GUEST Julie Zhou // insta @julieczhou

Othman Fatfat, model and trendsetter, gives his take on high fashion, sustainability, and tips for curating your look. They talk about the Raleigh fashion scene, the individuality complex in fashion, and much, much more. 

HOST Anabel Russo // insta @anabel_russo 

GUEST Othman Fatfat // insta @othmanfatfat