On this mini episode of Raw & Real NYC, Sam and Meghan talk about major life updates, fashion and beauty favorites, must read books to put on your list for the fall, how we use affirmations in our lives and so much more! With 2020 being one of the craziest years ever, we are here to tell you that we are all in the same boat. Listen for an inside scoop on some major changes that have happened in Sam's life & let us know your thoughts after listening to this episode on our @rawandrealnyc instagram! 

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Meghan Casey Loftus on Instagram @meghancaseyloftus 

Samantha Jenkins on Instagram @samijenkins 

Levi Sebree on Instagram @levisebree 

Marc Jacobs on Instagram @marcjacobs and Heaven @heavn

Sunday Best Button-Up Top: https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/future-button-up/78859.html?dwvar_78859_color=1275 

Taylor Arnold is currently a Public Relations Associate at alive + olivia. From going to school at FIT where she met @samijenkins , to landing her dream job at Marc Jacobs, Taylor talks about her fashion career path thus far! We dive into what being in PR really entails, including what her day-to-day looks like working at alice + olivia. Let us know your thoughts on this episode & make sure to check us out on Instagram @rawandrealnyc

Taylor Arnold on Instagram @taylarnoldd

Raw & Real on Instagram @rawandrealnyc

Meghan Casey Loftus on Instagram @meghancaseyloftus

Samantha Jenkins on Instagram @samijenkins

Things Taylor mentioned: 

Egg Plant Meatball Recipe https://triadtowellness.com/eggplant-pesto-meatballs/

The "thing" https://theordinary.deciem.com/default?ccvis=1

Glossier Future Dew https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew

Milk Makeup Blush https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-cheek

ln this episode, Samantha Jenkins interviews longtime friend Emma Hewson, an entrepreneur and hustler who started her own business named Roxy & Co. The conversation starts off with what it was like going to the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and how it has helped Emma find her true calling in interior design & animal rescue. Along the lines of entrepreneurship, we also discuss Emma's process behind creating her online business and how she balances two jobs. We always love hearing from our listeners, so let us know what you think @rawandrealnyc on Instagram!

Emma Hewson on Instagram @emma.hewson

Roxy & Co. on Instagram @roxyand.co

We are so excited to launch Season 2 with today’s guest, Andrew Gelwicks. Born and raised in the Midwest, Andrew moved to New York after attending Butler University and launched his career in the fashion industry at GQ Magazine. Shortly thereafter he took his talents to Teen Vogue working in celebrity bookings. Recognizing his calling and capitalizing on his entrepreneurial spirit, Andrew Gelwicks is now an author and fashion stylist, with clientele in both LA and New York. His clients, such as Tommy Dorfman, Catherine O’Hara, Delilah Belle, Michael Douglas, Gigi Gorgeous, Barbie Ferreira and more, benefit from his extensive experiences in marketing and celebrity relations. His keen eye for style has been internationally recognized via WWD, InStyle, Good Morning America, Forbes, People, among many other publications. Most recently and available for preorder now, is Andrew’s first book, The Queer Advantage, you can read more about Andrew and the conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity available October 2020.

Andrew Gelwicks on Instagram @andrewgelwicks & http://www.andrewgelwicks.com/

Raw & Real on Instagram @rawandrealnyc

Meghan Casey Loftus on Instagram @meghancaseyloftus

Samantha Jenkins on Instagram @samijenkins

Pre-Order The Queer Advantage: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity

On this episode of Raw & Real NYC, we discuss the importance of self-love! We open up about our past experiences that have made us more confident in ourselves, regardless of other opinions. From gratitude journaling to taking more time for yourself, there are a multitude of tactics that can help you stay true to yourself. We all deserve the love that we give everyone else and we are here to remind you that no one should ever settle for less. Let us know your thoughts after listening to this episode on our @rawandrealnyc instagram! Also as mentioned at the end of this episode, feel free to email us your stories of how you continue to stay confident!! We always love hearing from you :)

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On this episode of Raw & Real NYC, we interview Merel Petri. With experience in the fashion industry working for companies such as Michael Kors, Tibi, Modern Luxury and Rent the Runway in divisions across wholesale, communications, operations and public relations, Merel Petri shares her wealth of knowledge. All of these experiences helped Merel land her dream job at Christian Louboutin where she worked in PR for nearly two years. But at brunch with friends one day, a single text message changed the trajectory of her fashion career to the beverage industry - now Merel Petri is the VP of Communications at Iris Nova at the young age of 28. Follow @merelpetri on Instagram to see what kind of content she posts. Please rate, review and subscribe! :) And don’t forget to follow @rawandrealnyc on Instagram!

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On this episode of Raw & Real NYC, we discuss all things summer fits. Having trouble picking what to wear to happy hour with coworkers? Your first FaceTime date? A family party this summer? This episode is all things inspo. We hope you enjoy! And to drink the coffee we were drinking while recording, be sure to stop by @konacoffeeco in the East Village. Let them know Raw & Real sent you! Follow us on Instagram @rawandrealnyc to keep up with the latest episodes!

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In this episode of Raw & Real we sit down to talk with Dalton Taylor. Dalton works in trim production and is simultaneously pursuing his passion for music. We dive into his transfer to the Fashion Institute of Technology, the development of his professional growth in the fashion industry as well as his pursuit of the side hustle, New York City Nightlife DJ. Follow Dalton on Instagram @daltonjtaylor to see what nights he’s DJ and where! Please note that this episode was recorded in early March.

In this mini episode of Raw & Real NYC, we discuss the meaning of destination addiction and why this term is so prevalent in our society today. Being two 23 year-old girls who live in NYC, we understand how stressful it feels to simply “keep up” with everyone else. We share our personal struggles with destination addiction and our realization that happiness can be found in the present. Let us know your thoughts after listening to this episode on @rawandrealnyc Instagram!