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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Personal Brand and Networking in NYC with Piper Phillips Dec 13, 2023

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Podcast! Today I am joined by Piper Phillips, an ambitious 23-year-old chasing her dreams in New York City. She is currently pursuing her content creation side hustle while working a full time job at a start up. We dive into why it’s important to have a personal brand, how to build an online identity if you don’t know where to start, how she landed her marketing director job just a few months after graduating, the power of affirmations and SO. MUCH. MORE.

If you are looking for personal branding and networking tips, this is the episode for you.

Hope you enjoy! xo

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Self-care rituals, mindset shifts and life updates Dec 06, 2023

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Podcast! Level up your career and tap into your full potential one episode at a time. From editors and entrepreneurs to fashion designers and influencers, Girl Gazer guests share inspiring stories and insights related to career, mindset, wellness and fashion.

In today's solo episode, we catch up on my life and career, podcast rebrand details and self-care non-negotiables, which include sound meditation and journaling.

I also introduce a new segment to the pod where I feature and answer a question from a fellow Girl Gazer listener (one of you!) on how to change your inner dialogue and stop comparing yourself to others. If you would like to submit a question, DM @girlgazepod on Instagram or email a voice memo to girlgazepodcast@gmail.com!

Hope you enjoy and so happy to be back behind the mic! xo

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Ford Models Global Director Georgia Makely on Spearheading the Influencer Division and Building a Personal Brand Nov 16, 2022

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Pod. Every other Wednesday, I’m joined by the most inspiring people within my network who are in a fearless pursuit of their dreams and take action to get to where they want to be.

Today I am joined by Global Director of Digital and Media at Ford Models, Georgia Makely. Georgia and I actually connected on TikTok a couple of years ago. Since then, we have ran into each other at events and more importantly, we have been cheering each other on one career milestone at a time.

In this episode, we chat about Georgia’s career journey from assistant to global director, what it’s like working with luxury brands in the influencer space, overcoming imposter syndrome, why she thinks everyone should have a personal brand, attending Paris and Milan fashion week, and SO. MUCH. MORE.

This episode is such a good one, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Xoxo,

Tayler

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Emira D’spain’s journey from beauty editor to TikTok ’it girl’ and beyond Nov 02, 2022

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Pod. Every other Wednesday, I’m joined by the most inspiring people within my network who are in a fearless pursuit of their dreams and take action to get to where they want to be.

Today I am joined by NYC-based influencer, model, and beauty guru Emira D’spain (aka @xoxoemira). Best known for her GRWM videos on TikTok, Emira became Victoria Secret’s first black trans model in February 2022. Since then, she has quit her full time job and chosen to invest in herself. In this episode, we chat about her career journey from magazine intern to magazine editor to full time content creator with over 1m followers on Tiktok. Not to mention, she spills her beauty secrets, what it's like to walk a runway show during NYFW, and SO. MUCH. MORE.

This episode is such a good one, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Xoxo,

Tayler

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Building a celeb styling empire with your BFF and using ’no’ to fuel your fire Oct 19, 2022

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Pod. Every Wednesday, I’m joined by the most inspiring people within my network who are in a fearless pursuit of their dreams and take action to get to where they want to be.

Today I am joined by celebrity stylists and female founders Danielle and Alix. In this episode, we chat about how they turned their side styling hustle into their main hustle, why they ultimately left their corporate fashion careers to build their own biz, imposter syndrome, fall fashion trends, fashion week stories, and SO. MUCH. MORE.

This episode is such a good one, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Make sure you hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.

Xoxo,

Tayler

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S4 E1: Fashion week stories and why direction is more important than speed Oct 12, 2022

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome to Season 4 of Girl Gaze Podcast! This season is all about self discovery as it relates to making your dreams a reality. Tune in every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to hear my special guests spill their secrets to success, and hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.

In today's solo pod, I share some of my favorite fashion week memories and important lessons I've learned along the way, including why direction is more important than speed and why you shouldn't compare your career path to anyone else's. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to share it on your social channels and leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.

Xoxo,

Tayler

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A GenZ journey to TikTok stardom and confidence with Davis Burleson Mar 14, 2022

Hey Girl Gazers,

Welcome back to Season 3 of Girl Gaze Podcast: A platform dedicated to self-discovery as it relates to making your dreams a reality.

Get ready to greet our very first Guy Gazer, Davis Burleson. The 19-year-old content creator and host of "What's Poppin? with Davis!" has built a following of over 2.4 million across all social platforms. Although he interviews strangers in Washington Square Park like a pro for his show, Davis hasn't always felt confident in front of the camera.

In today's episode, we explore Davis's journey to self-love and confidence, a day in the life of a NYC TikToker, fashion week memories, and SO. MUCH. MORE. Enjoy!

xo,

Tay

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How to become a NYC TikToker and stop caring what others think with Kate Bartlett Dec 01, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

Kate and I started following each other on Instagram about four years ago. At the time, she was 16 and I was 20. Flash forward four years, Kate has grown her TikTok to 576k followers and her Instagram to 130k followers. Being a Girl Gazer is all about making your dreams a reality, and that's exactly what she's doing.

In today's episode, we hear about Kate's journey to self-love and confidence, a day in the life as a NYC content creator and full-time student & SO. MUCH. MORE. Enjoy!

xo,

Tay

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How to build a fashion brand with your best friend Nov 10, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

In today's episode, I'm joined by two NYC-based female fashion founders who are chasing their dreams. Listen to learn how Carolina Cordón-Bouzán and Gayle Yelon are making waves in the city's fashion scene, throwing fun launch parties, producing successful photo shoots, designing new products, and so much more.

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xo,

Tay

Tay Talks: How to create your dream life Oct 27, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

Here's another solo pod about building a life you can't wait to wake up to. Leave a review and post a screenshot on your IG Stories if you enjoy! 💕💫

xo,

Tay

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Tay Talks: How to know your worth and let that shit go Oct 13, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

After a long break, Girl Gaze Pod is BACK! I've missed you all so much.

October is World Mental Health Month, so today's episode is inspired by that. In this solo pod, I talk about knowing your worth as it relates to career, friends and life, and how to protect your energy by letting go of what no longer serves you.

Leave a written review if you enjoy, and make sure to follow me on IG and TikTok @taylerbradford! ✨

xo

Tay

Ruby Buddemeyer shares her career path from beauty intern to Cosmo beauty editor Feb 03, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

Let me introduce you to the ultimate career queen, Ruby Buddemeyer (@rubybud). She’s a 25-year-old beauty editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine. Yep, she’s twenty-freaking-five. Want to know how she climbed the editorial ladder at such a young age? Well, you came to the right place, because Ruby is spilling her secrets to success on this special episode of Girl Gaze Pod.

When Ruby isn’t writing or editing stories, she’s doing cool editor things like interviewing Selena Gomez and working with Barbie Ferreira from Euphoria on a virtual set. NBD.

In today’s episode, we’re embarking on Ruby’s career journey from intern to editor, doing a deep dive into her day-to-day, learning how to maintain relationships with people in the industry & SO. MUCH. MORE.

Leave a review and share a screenshot to your IG Stories if you enjoy our candid conversation!

xo

Tay

Tay Talks: 10 steps to starting a passion project Jan 13, 2021

Hey Girl Gazers,

Here’s another solo pod for you all. ✨ Leave a written review if you enjoy!

✨5:50✨ Step 1: Discover your passion, choose a niche and pick a platform.

✨9:30✨ Step 2: Perform a competitive analysis.

✨10:00✨ Step 3: Brainstorm a name.

✨10:45✨ Step 4: Brainstorm a few more name options and ask your friends, family and mentors for feedback.

✨11:00✨ How I completed steps 1-4 for University Girl Magazine.

✨13:30✨ Step 5: Design a logo and establish a brand aesthetic.

✨14:10✨ Step 6: Write a mission statement.

✨15:25✨ Step 7: Compile an ongoing list of ideas.

✨16:15✨ How I got funding to start University Girl Magazine at Syracuse University.

✨19:50✨ Step 8: Clearly define your voice.

✨20:45✨ Step 9: Join a Facebook group to learn more information from others with similar passion projects. If you want to start a podcast, join the group called She Podcasts.

✨21:30✨ Step 10: Start creating and ask your friends, family and mentors for feedback.

✨22:35✨ How I created Girl Gaze Pod’s name, logo and cover art.

✨25:00✨ Extra tips and words of inspiration.

xo

Tay

Tay Talks: 10 lessons I learned from my first fashion job in NYC Oct 28, 2020

Introducing Season 3 of Girl Gaze Pod: Tay Talks.

Girl Gaze Pod is for 20-something aspiring career queens by 20-something career queens. Whether we’re girl gazing over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, we’re focusing on two types of journeys this season: Career journeys and self-love journeys.

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Episode Summary:

5:00 - Gaze of the Week: Take feedback constructively, not personally.

8:20 - Lesson #1: There will always be a learning curve when you enter a new position.

9:55 - Lesson #2: Learn how your company and team operates.

11:30 - Lesson #3: Make work friends on your team who you can confide in and learn from.

13:45 - Lesson #3: Develop an organization system that works for you.

16:25 - Lesson #4: Learn how to become efficient and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

17:30 - Lesson #5: Bring a notebook EVERYWHERE.

23:00 - Lesson #6: You won’t get along with everyone you work with.

25:00 - Lesson #7: There is some truth to “The Devil Wear’s Prada.”

26:35 - Lesson #8: Never burn bridges!

28:35 - Lesson #9: Keep your cool in tough situations.

32:40 - Lesson #10: You won’t love every part of your “dream job.”

34:10 - BONUS LESSON #11: Your first job out of college is a launching pad into your career.

Tay’s Top Takeaways from Season 2 Sep 08, 2020

Hey Girl Gazers, welcome to the season finale of Resilience Required! In today's episode, I walk you through my top takeaways from each episode. Enjoy xx

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Meet the brain behind Dormify: Amanda Zuckerman Aug 02, 2020

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Girl Gazers, today you are meeting the girl boss brain behind the brand Dormify: Amanda Zuckerman. Dormify is a one-stop-shop for all things stylish space decor, so you can love where you live 🤩 Amanda launched Dormify with her mom as a college student, received a Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition back in 2017 and has continued to grow her business ever since 👏

In today’s episode, we are doing a deep dive into Amanda’s career journey as a female entrepreneur and peeling back the layers to truly understand what it takes to start and grow your own business 👊

⚡️ See below for time stamps ⚡️⠀

2:00 - 📒 GAZE OF THE WEEK 📒 - Amanda: Although social distancing is the new norm, connection is not cancelled. Maintaining personal and professional relationships during this time is super important. Tayler: Get comfortable being your biggest cheerleader.

7:20 - Amanda kicks off our candid conversation by explaining how Dormify has pivoted its strategy during Covid 📈

13:15 - Find out how Amanda and her mom came up with the idea for Dormify 🛏

17:15 - Believe it or not, this mother-daughter duo launched a Dormify blog before launching the business 📝

22:15 - Amanda spills her secrets to turning the Dormify blog into a business and opens up about what it’s like to work with family 🔐

26:10 - We all know finding a work-life balance can be a major struggle, which is why I loved hearing about Amanda's ultimate work-life balance hacks 🧘‍♀️

29:55 - Amanda gives us insight on her role at Dormify and how it has evolved over time. Needless to say, she’s a career queen 👑

32:50 - This multi-million dollar business is backed by a team of 18. We learn how her company operates and what Dormify WFH meetings look like. Spoiler alert! Younger team members are always empowered to speak up and even lead meetings. Remember when I said PERSPECTIVE IS POWER in S2E4? Well, it’s true 📝

38:20 We get a BTS look into Dormify’s creative marketing campaigns and product development process 🤯

48:00 - We chat about milestone moments in Amanda's career. This includes her "Forbes" 30 Under 30 recognition, a "Good Morning America" segment and more. NBD 🥳

55:35 - Aspiring entrepreneurs, listen in on Amanda’s top tips for starting your own brand 🙌

59:36 - What’s next for Dormify? A podcast, a younger demographic, product development and more 😱

1:02:00 - 💪 GAZE GOAL OF THE WEEK 💪 - Amanda: Less desserts on the weekdays. Tayler: More movement.

Rachel Wilkerson Miller shares her career path from ELLE Magazine intern to BuzzFeed & VICE editor Jul 26, 2020

Girl Gazers, today you are meeting Rachel Wilkerson Miller (@the_rewm), the deputy editor at VICE Life, who published not one, but TWO books! Her post-grad career journey began at ELLE Magazine as an accessories assistant. Flash forward five years, Rachel landed a leadership role at BuzzFeed, and now she’s killing it at VICE. In today’s episode, we explore Rachel’s non-linear career path, find out what it takes to be a deputy editor at a major company, how to freelance and work for your dream editorial publication & SO. MUCH. MORE.

Rachel kicks our candid conversation off by walking us through her day-to-day responsibilities as an editor, why a healthy work environment is so important, how she injects vulnerability into her personal essays and how she manages her endless to-do list (8:10).

Aspiring journalists, listen in on Rachel’s top tips for freelancing and pitching stories to your dream publication and networking on Twitter (18:05).

We dive into the most helpful journalism skills we learned in college and embark on Rachel’s post-grad career path. First, Rachel reflects on her internship at ELLE Magazine and how she turned it into a full-time job (24:30).

As we make our way through her career journey, we take a pit stop at BuzzFeed to unpack her four and a half years there (34:40). In addition to writing an editing, Rachel hired and managed a team. She spills her secrets to standing out as a job applicant as well as the benefits of pursuing a passion project, especially during COVID times (39:10).

When Rachel isn’t working at an impressive online magazine, she’s blogging, writing a book or sending out a weekly newsletter. How does she do it all (45:15)?!

Before we chat about her two books, Rachel reveals her frustrating and shocking experience of getting laid off from BuzzFeed at the end of Jan. 2019 (47:25).

Between then and now, Rachel has become a two-time author of the books “Dot Journaling—A Practical Guide” and “The Art of Showing Up" (51:10).

We close our honest conversation with one last piece of advice from this career queen: “Figure out what you want to do and find a way to do it for YOURSELF. Don’t wait for anyone to give you permission. Whether that gets you a job directly or not is kind of not the point. It keeps you fresh; it keeps you curious; it keeps your mind working.” (57:10).

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A day in the life with NYC-based fashion designer Ji Won Choi Jul 19, 2020

Girl Gazers, today you are meeting Ji Won Choi (@ji.won.choi), a dope NYC-based fashion designer who is 26 years old. Most of you probably already know her, because she was 1 of 12 designers chosen from around the world to compete in Amazon’s Original series “Making The Cut.” You know, that fashion show with THE Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum? Yeah, NBD. In the past, Ji has collaborated with notable brands like Adidas and has even shown her work at fashion week. In this episode, we are getting to know the girl boss behind the brand. We’re chatting Adidas collaborations, what it’s like to be a fashion designer in NYC, how to kickstart your career after college and of course what it was like to be a contestant on “Making The Cut!”

We kick things off with a discussion about the affect the BLM movement has had on fashion/beauty brands, the lack of diversity within the fashion industry and Ji’s personal experience with racism as an Asian-American designer (3:25).

Ji opens up about the culture shock and racism she faced growing up in Oklahoma (6:30).

When she graduated from high school and moved to NYC to study fashion design at The New School’s Parsons School of Design, Ji embarked on a journey to self-love and self-acceptance (8:45).

Ji developed a newfound passion and appreciation for culture, including her own, when traveled the world during and after college (11:20).

Upon graduation, Ji received an award to design and develop her first collection in Milan (15:20).

She gets real about gaining confidence in her abilities and touches upon the role manifestation plays in her life (18:35).

When she returned to NYC after living in Milan, Ji got the opportunity to show a collection at NYFW through a sponsorship with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) (23:20).

Because Ji understands the importance of curating an Instagram aesthetic, her page doubles as a portfolio and has a loyal following (24:30). “Yeah, so the creative director of Adidas slid into my DMs,” Ji mentions casually (25:20). A simple DM quickly transformed into three collaborations and one London Fashion Week show (32:10).

Only a few years out of college, Ji is already making a name for herself within the fashion industry. Not only did Netflix ask her to participate in the competition series “Next In Fashion,” but Amazon also asked her to be on its version of a fashion reality show called “Making The Cut” (39:35). Naturally, we do a deep dive into everything “Making The Cut”: What it was like to be on a reality show, what it was like to work with and present her designs to an unreal judge lineup (Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, OG fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris Carine Roitfeld, designer Joseph Altuzarra and Nicole Richie), the biggest lesson she learned from the show and more (44:15).

We close our candid conversation with a gaze into Ji’s future as well as one last piece of advice for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs (1:03:10).

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5 steps to push your career forward during a pandemic Jun 14, 2020

Step 1: Take a step back to re-evaluate your career (7:00).

Step 2: Become a networking queen (8:40).

Step 3: Work on your personal branding: Wipe the dust off of your resume, update your cover letter, create a visual aesthetic on your Instagram, make a website, design a business card & build your work wardrobe (16:00).

Step 4: Work on a passion project (33:40).

Step 5: Do a deep dive into your skillset (36:00).

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Three influencers share their secrets to staying inspired May 31, 2020

Get ready for a quarantine brunch with me and a panel of refreshingly relatable and inspirationally insightful Girl Gazers as we chat all things fashion, career building and adulting. This week, I am so excited to introduce you to three of the most creative, fashionable people you probably already follow on Instagram. Today, we’re spilling our secrets to staying inspired, because let’s be real, we have all hit creative blocks during quarantine.

As you begin to prepare your avocado toast, meet @Margot.Lee, a lifestyle vlogger who recently graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Margot has 437k subscribers on Youtube and 195k followers on Instagram.

Next up, we have Caroline Vazzana (@CVazzana). Whether this fashionista is sitting front row at fashion week or on her couch in the Q, you will always catch her in an outfit that is extra AF. She not only has 224k Instagram followers, but in 2018, Caroline also published a book called "Making It In Manhattan" ... NBD.

Our third guest today is the self portrait queen, @PaigeArminta. She possesses a creative vision and recognizable photo editing aesthetic that has helped her page grow to 200k Instagram followers.

Catch up with the girls, find out where they are quarantining, and unpack how they're actually doing during these unprecedented times (8:20).

We do a deep dive into how quarantine has affected their content creation processes (13:30) and discuss ways to keep your screen time at bay (20:10).

Each panelist spills their special secrets to staying inspired (24:40).

Since starting her Youtube channel seven years ago, Margot has developed a strong sense of comfort and confidence when talking in front of the camera (32:20).

Afterward, Paige reveals the reason she's shocked she hasn't made it onto the @InfluencersInTheWild Instagram page yet.

Caroline tells us all about traveling to NYC, Milan and Paris for fashion month (37:20); Margot gives us an inside look at her Germany trip with Sephora collection (42:00); and Paige reflects on one of her favorite brand trips with the Ritz Carlton (45:20).

Get ready for a Girl Gaze Game (49:35)! We blaze through rapid fire questions like "What's your go-to quarantine outfit?" & "Who is your favorite designer?"

We close this candid conversation with a silver lining that has come out of all this as well as a Gaze Goal of the Week.

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Social media guru Olivia Rudensky shares how working with celebs like Miley Cyrus impacts her view on the digital world May 17, 2020

Need something to cure your Sunday Scaries? This episode about working in the digital space with celebrities will do the trick, plus a mimosa…but hold the OJ. You made it through another week in the Q, after all. You deserve it 🥂

So guys, as you prepare your drink, let me introduce you to today’s guest, Olivia Rudensky. She’s a 24-year-old digital marketing & talent manager at Maverick Management, an American music management group that represents everyone from Madonna to Miley Cyrus. Living out her dreams in LA, this girl boss works with talent including Miley, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, Noah Cyrus and Lil Nas X just to name a few.

In this episode, we touch upon how Olivia got started in her career, what it’s like to work in the digital space with celebrities, the effect social media has on her mental health and so much more.

Find out how Olivia went from being a 12-year-old Miley Cyrus super fan with 300,000 Twitter followers to a social media guru scouted by Miley herself (12:40).

Olivia gives us insight on her role at Maverick. Whether she’s implementing some sort of digital strategy for the release of an EP or brainstorming a cool brand collaboration with her team, Olivia constantly taps into her creativity while keeping Miley’s digital audience at the forefront of her mind. We do a deep dive on what went into the Converse x Miley and Amazon Alexa x Ashley O collabs (20:45).

In terms of social media, everyone from celebrities to artists to influencers are pivoting their content strategy during this time. We chat about Miley’s hit IGTV show “Bright Minded,” and how that idea was born (25:20).

Olivia gets real about her love/hate relationship with social media and viewing her personal account as a mood board. We both agree that whether we have 1000 followers or 1 million followers, we are all influencers in our own right (30:45).

Passion is power. Olivia walks us through her creative digital strategy process. (38:35.)

Grammy’s and the Gram: Olivia reflects on career highlights, like attending the Grammy’s, participating in an Instagram panel trip overseas with the IG music team and traveling to Barcelona for a festival Miley performed at. (44:30).

Take a peak into Olivia’s creative mind as she discusses her approach to taking over Billy Rae’s social for the Old Town Road Remix release (49:20).

Given the accessibility of creating content on social media and the introduction of TikTok, nearly anyone can become an overnight sensation, but can everyone handle being a star? Olivia dissects the ever-changing digital landscape and its effect on the way we view a non-traditional claim to fame (53:30).

We close this candid conversation with one last piece of career advice: It’s typical to enter the workforce feeling under-qualified, but you’ll gain confidence as you continue to learn and recognize the importance of your unique perspective (57:10).

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Former Harper's Bazaar and Refinery 29 editors share no-BS career advice that every 20-something needs to hear May 10, 2020

Name a more iconic duo, I’ll wait. Get ready for the most epic no-BS career advice from two of the most successful women I feel incredibly grateful to know.

First, we have @Madison.Utendahl. My mentor, my friend, my boss. Madison is the founder & CCO of her own content, digital storytelling & social media creative agency called Utendahl Creative. She worked at Refinery29, was a founding partner of the Museum of Ice Cream & wait for it…she received not one, but TWO Webby Awards. Like WHAT?!

Next up is @ChrissyFord; you guys probably already follow her on Instagram, especially if you’re into fashion & astrology. She literally made her way from intern to special projects director at Harper’s Bazaar *GOALS* & now she’s entering a new chapter in her career as a freelancer in the fashion world.

If there’s one thing Madison has ingrained into my mind, it’s to trust the timing in my life. With COVID in the picture, a lot of people are experiencing layoffs & furloughs. Not to mention, many of you guys are in college or have recently graduated, so we’re talking cancelled internships & challenges with landing a first job. It’s hard to wrap your brain around that. So, in an effort to reassure you that everything will be alright in the end, Madison talks about learning to trust the timing in her career journey (9:00).

Then, Chrissy opens up about what it was like to graduate during the 2008 recession, because the struggle of finding a job when everyone in the editorial space was getting laid off was REAL. She also walks us through her intern-to-director career path at Harper's Bazaar (11:55).

You guys know I’m basically the queen of networking, so I obviously had to throw this in here. Chrissy reveals the secret to meeting people in the fashion & media world & discusses the incredible impact these relationships have had on her career. In fact, she attributes much of her career growth to IRL events. (15:45).

Even though meeting someone IRL is not really an option atm, you don't have to press pause on your networking efforts altogether. You absolutely need to hear Madison & Chrissy spill trustworthy tips on how to navigate the networking game in the era of COVID. (17:45).

These ladies strip back the layers about getting started in your career to show everyone that it takes a lot of hard work & resilience to move up the ladder & eventually land your dream job, or create it (27:45).

Once you enter the real world, you’ll realize most industries are a bit cut-throat. We have a much needed chat about what it takes to develop a thick skin & get real about not taking things too personally (32:40).

But guys, the hustle is worth it! And these girl gazers are proof. Just take a look at their career highlights (34:10).

We close this candid conversation with one last piece of career advice from both panelists: Learning to give your goals the space & freedom to pivot is extremely powerful. Listen to your gut & always put your happiness first (39:55).

Before we head out, we end this episode with our Gaze Goal’s of the Week! A Gaze Goal is just a realistic self-care goal to cure your Sunday Scaries. I know we're in quarantine, so sometimes the days seem to mesh together, but I love starting the week off on a positive note. The point of setting a *realistic* self-care goal is that it's not only super motivational, but it's also actually attainable (43:25).

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@ChrissyFord

Three girl bosses share their secrets to starting a side hustle and small business May 03, 2020

Hey guys, S2 E2, yayyyy! This week, I am so excited to introduce you to three super cool and motivated girl bosses. We are revealing the secret starting your own side hustle and small business. If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a passion project, this episode is for you.

First we have @SamanthaFeher. You all probably recognize her name, because she was actually on S1 E2 of Girl Gaze! Now she’s back and ready to kill it on S2 E2. Sam is an influencer, an editorial assistant at Cosmo, runs a cute online boutique called Brunch Club and does consulting on the side.

Next up is Celine Rahman, who is a costumer at the production company American High. She even worked on that new Hulu movie with Pete Davidson, “Big Time Adolescence.” On top of her full time job, Celine is the creator of her “90s glitter candy shop,” otherwise known as @CupOfRahman.

Our third guest is Natalie Acopian. At the end of her junior year in college, Natalie started an Instagram account in addition to her personal, because she wanted to create a platform where she could post photos with her graphic design flair; all for fun! Her aesthetic resonated with a specific niche, and it took off. She recently gave her visual brand, @ColorfulNatalie, a shoppable aspect.

Sam breaks down the branding behind her boutique “Brunch Club" (10:25).

Developing a visual aesthetic is just as important as fleshing out a brand voice. Natalie reveals how she brought her vision to life on Instagram and her website. (15:45).

Pinterest is still a thing! We chat about how you can use this platform to not only gain inspiration, but also to grow your business and following. (17:40).

Find out how Celine designs and illustrates her 90s-glitter-candy-shop-inspired products with resin (19:35).

Sam and Natalie walk us through the careful curation of their online clothing collections, and Sam tells us how she sold out of a new collection in 15 minutes (24:40).

These three girl bosses share the biggest things they’ve learned since starting their small businesses. (33:00).

Natalie spills the tea about that time she received a DM from a hater, and how she’s moved on (41:15).

Meanwhile, Celine gets real about someone copying her designs (43:15).

We close this candid conversation with one last piece of advice from each of the panelists on what it takes to successfully start your own side hustle or small business: Believe in yourself, adopt a data driven approach, and just do it (48:25).

Connect with us on Instagram!

@GirlGazePod; @TaylerBradford

@EatBrunchClub; @SamanthaFeher

@CupOfRahman; @ThatGoodRahman

@ShopColorfulNatalie; @ColorfulNatalie

Support my small business sponsor! Use code GIRLGAZE15 for 15% off at my fav clothing store @ShopMixology // ShopMixology.com

Three 20-something entrepreneurs share their secrets to success Apr 26, 2020

Welcome to Season 2 of Girl Gaze: Resilience Required! As we continue to navigate through these crazy times, I want to play a part in curing your Sunday Scaries with a panel of refreshingly relatable and inspirationally insightful girl gazers. You guys know that when I started Girl Gaze back in November, I invited those who I admired to come on. Now with this panel, I’m able to connect those I admire. And better yet, I can share our candid conversations with you!

Today, you’re meeting Dani Egna, the 27-year-old CEO and founder behind @Inked.ByDani who received a Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition. Ali Kriegsman, 28, is also part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 family. Not only is she the co-founder and COO of @Bulletin.co, but she also has a book called "How to Build a Goddamn Empire" on the way. Lastly, Julia Haber...my fellow Syracuse alum! Julia, 23, started @ourWAYV as a senior in college, but her entrepreneurial ventures don't stop there. On May 1, she's launching her second company, @HomeFromCollege_.

In the premiere episode of Season 2, we're talking all things entrepreneurship and building your own business. It's the perfect panel pairing you never knew you needed. See below for timestamps.

First, find out how these female founders have all pivoted their business strategies since quarantine started (8:05).

Flashback five years to Dani starting her temporary tattoo company in her dorm room (14:45).

Learn how Julia took an idea and turned it into a reality as a senior in college (18:35).

Ali discusses leaving a stable job to make her side hustle her main hustle (21:55).

Listen in on a very real conversation about the fear of failure and how to overcome the intense stress that comes with it (25:45).

These Girl Gazers tell us what it takes to pitch yourself and your brand to major partners and investors, and they share memories of how they remained confident when speaking to a room full of men (32:15).

We close this meaningful conversation with one last piece of advice from each of the panelists on what it takes to successfully start your own company: Squashing potential dysmorphia, viewing “no” as an empowering gift and leading with passion (42:40).

Connect with us on Instagram!

@GirlGazePod

@TaylerBradford

@Dani.Egna; @Inked.ByDani

@AliKriegs; @Bulletin.co

@JuliaHaber; @ourWAYV; @HomeFromCollege_

Support my small business sponsor!

Use code GIRLGAZE15 for 15% off at my fav clothing store @ShopMixology // ShopMixology.com

Vogue editor Naomi Elizée on NYFW & navigating and networking within the fashion industry Feb 16, 2020

Get ready for a bottomless mimosa brunch with me and my ~refreshingly relatable and inspirationally insightful~ guest, @NaomiElizée. At age 25, Naomi is an associate market editor at — wait for it — Vogue. On top of her full time job, Naomi is the creator and host of "So...What Do You Do Again?" Podcast, a freelance model for brands like Nike and a content creator on Instagram.

We kick episode 7 off with a candid conversation about her career journey. Straight out of college, Naomi landed what she thought would've been her dream PR position. But when she found herself continuously crying in the bathroom, she realized that wasn't the case (12:20). Desperate for change, Naomi re-entered the editorial world at Vanity Fair about 6 months later (13:35). She spills her secrets to stepping into an assistant role at Vogue (16:10) that soon turned into an associate editor promotion (23:00).

From offering advice on breaking into the fashion industry (16:40, 20:40) to revealing what it's like to pitch an idea to Anna Wintour (24:30), Naomi is a hustler ... a badass hustler. She admits writing may not be her strong suit, but her outlook on improving is one you need to hear (27:20).

We also chat about what it's like to attend NYFW (32:40), how to network at fashion events (37:30), what to wear to these events (42:10) and how to maintain relationships within the industry (40:40).

I introduce a new rapid fire game called "Keep or Kick," where my guests "keep" or "kick" certain fashion trends (49:05). And we close out the episode with a relatable chat about the work/life balance struggle (50:00).

Calling all fashion-obsessed girl gazers. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Follow along @girlgazepod and @taylerbradford.

*CHECK OUT MY SPONSOR!* Use code GIRLGAZE15 for 15% off at my fav clothing store @ShopMixology // ShopMixology.com

Let’s talk about [friendship] breakups and how to become your own BFF Feb 02, 2020

Let’s be real, we all love when others spill the tea, but what happens when you’re the one wrapped up in all the drama?

In today’s episode, me and my self-care queen of a friend @AshleySignore get real about breakups…friendship breakups. WHY? Because we’ve all been there.

We kick this episode off on a lighter note with the most important traits a bestie should have (8:00), and venture into what it means to set friendship boundaries and expectations (13:30). We discuss the power of saying NO (15:40), friendship evolutions (17:10), toxic friendships (22:00) and energy vampires (23:10).

But wait...there's moreeeee!

We also unravel why people would ever drop any Girl Gazer as a friend for no reason (24:00), how all of this sh*t can affect your mental health (26:00) and how to become your own best friend to gain your confidence back (27:30).

Both Ash and I have come to realize that once you stop measuring yourself based on other people’s opinions, you develop this unwavering sense of self-love (29:00). The journey to genuine confidence is not easy, but once you make it there and stop living in the past (31:40), you’ll start to attract friends who also know your worth (33:00).

Follow along @girlgazepod and @taylerbradford

*CHECK OUT MY SPONSOR!* Use code GIRLGAZE15 for 15% off at my fav clothing store @ShopMixology // ShopMixology.com <3

Practicing positivity with millennial mentor Liv Schreiber Jan 19, 2020

I already know you guys are getting ready for brunch while listening, so let’s try something a lil different today. How about we practice positivity with 23-year-old millennial mentor and brand whisperer Liv Schreiber (@livschreiber)?

Liv graduated from the University of Wisconsin, studying marketing and journalism, in 2.5 years (6:40) with her eyes set on the Big Apple. When she stepped into this big city with even bigger dreams 2 years ago, she couldn’t help but feel major FOMO (14:10). She didn’t know a single soul in the city, and her social media feed was filled with frat party posts. But she persevered and escaped this temporary somber city slump by scouting out new friends at events and work out classes alone (15:00).

As positive as Liv is, she’s no stranger to mean girls. She was bullied at a young age (31:10), and was even told to act more insecure by her very own sorority “sister” (33:40). But guess what? She’s a stronger person because of it, and is now spilling her secrets to maintaining a positive mindset when life gets tough (37:20).

Growing up immersed in her family’s fashion bag business, Liv was eager to try something totally new when she moved to the city (9:40). She threw herself into work and quickly obtained a real estate license (12:50). But what kickstarted her post-grad career journey turned out to be her first failure (17:00).

So, she broke out of real estate by beginning to brand herself on Instagram -- literally under her day job desk (17:00). When she was poached to provide a Teen Vogue testimonial, Liv audaciously asked to speak to the CEO (19:20). She pitched herself to the head honcho and landed a marketing position.

Since being exposed to the marketing industry, Liv now has the tools to build her own branding and social media LLC called Live with Liv (21:30). This week's Girl Gaze girl boss also acts as a millennial mentor to girls who slide into her Insta DMs (23:00).

When she’s not on a consulting call, she uses social media to spark joy. Whether she’s requesting a random person to record her dancing on the streets of Manhattan (38:30) or turning a stranger into a friend while waiting for the subway (41:30), Liv makes the most out of minor moments.

Despite sometimes feeling self-conscious (42:50) and dealing with the haters (43:50), Liv has learned to not let what others think affect her (45:45). “Once you stop caring about what other people think, life becomes way more fun,” she says.

If you enjoy this episode, write a review & follow along @GirlGazePod and @TaylerBradford. Talk soon, girl gazers.

The Girl Gaze Guide to killing it in 2020 Jan 04, 2020

HAPPY MOTHER FCKN NEW YEAR!

In this episode of Girl Gaze, I *gaze* into what many are dubbing “The Roaring 20s.” I kick off with my Gaze of the Week, where I admit I ate like sh*t on my family vacation, and realize how easy it is to break back into bad habits. Now that I have finally returned to my NYC apartment, I am ready to resume my routine.

Throughout the solo episode, I share special, *non-cringey* ways to reflect on the previous year, like sparing a second to scroll through your personal camera roll instead of Instagram. View your images month by month, and remind yourself of what you accomplished in 2019 (11:55).

This leads to the main goal I have for all of you Girl Gazers: Nurture your mind with positive thoughts, and be kinder to yourself (13:55). To start, all you need is a mason jar and a pack of *pink* Post-its. Jot down something positive every day of 2020, fold it up and place it into the jar. It’ll only take 30 seconds! So, even when you have a bad day, this ~aesthetically pleasing~ exercise will help you remember the good that may have otherwise been overlooked (14:56).

I also explain how I express my gratitude independently, and how it’s made me a happier person as a result (16:40). If you’re seeking motivation, skip to the part where I spill my secrets to busting a bad mood (19:55) and squashing a holiday szn slump (21:30).

To inspire your own 2020 goals, I chat about some of my personal resolutions (26:30), including how I plan to improve my time management skills (32:00).

If you take anything away from this episode, be proud of where you are now. You aren’t the same person you were one year ago, and that shows growth of character (23:40).

2020 is going to be your year. I can just feel it!

Follow along on Instagram @TaylerBradford @GirlGazePod

Living and dating in NYC with influencer Emily Carlo Dec 22, 2019

Cure your Sunday scaries with me and 24-year-old influencer Emily Carlo (@WhatsEmilyDoing) as we get real about living and dating in New York City in your 20s. I took my own advice from EP 1 and slid into Emily’s DMs to get her on the pod…and it worked!

We chat about our NYE plans and outfits (5:13), reminisce on the struggles that come with using a fake ID (5:45) and dive into Emily’s city life that began 6 years ago when she studied at NYU (10:00).

At the time, her food Instagram account went viral and peaked at 120k followers (11:20). But, when she shifted from foodie to fashionista, she lost followers and received backlash (14:15). Despite the decrease to 88.4k followers, she courageously quit her stable job to pursue Instagram influencing full time in May 2019. She gives us the lowdown on what being an influencer really entails (16:10), and why she decided against partnering with a vibrator brand (19:00).

We laugh over dating app stories (32:15), agreed-upon texting rules (35:00) and unsolicited dick pics (36:05). Oh, and I share the distinguished DM that caught Tyler Cameron’s roommate’s attention (44:20).

From spilling secrets to spot-on selfies (19:30) to discussing dating do’s and don’ts (24:30, 50:20), Emily and I cover it all in an episode you won’t want to miss. Grab your girls, a mimosa (but hold the OJ) and enjoy!

Follow along @GirlGazePod & @TaylerBradford.

Sam Feher, Cosmo editor and Insta influencer, spills her secrets to success Dec 08, 2019

Get ready for brunch with me and Sam Feher (@samanthafeher) as we chat about career building, fashion and adulting - over a few glasses of sauvignon blanc, of course. The 22-year-old graduated from Elon University in Dec. 2018 with a degree in journalism. Now she’s Jessica Pels’, the editor-in-chief of Cosmo, assistant and has 3 side hustles. Nope, that’s not a typo.

In this hour-long episode, Sam shares her thoughts on the importance of networking (13:00), her first NYFW experience with Caitlyn Jenner and Aya Kanai (15:00), how giving up a day drink resulted in landing her dream job at Cosmo (18:00, 26:00) and the very real struggle of scoring a summer internship (23:00).

On top of her full-time job, Sam is a content creator on Instagram (34:00). Her claim to Insta-fame kickstarted when @totalfratmove reposted one of her pictures. Fast forward three years, Sam found herself making over $20,000 during her senior year through Instagram. She also owns a super cute online boutique called @eatbrunchclub (39:00) and is a brand consultant for a company that supports emerging fashion designers (43:00).

How does she do it all while maintaining a social and love life? Sam spills her secrets to success (46:00).

Follow along @girlgazepod and @taylerbradford. Talk soon, Girl Gazers.

5 steps to landing your dream job or internship Nov 24, 2019

Welcome to the very first episode of Girl Gaze! I'm your host, @TaylerBradford, and today I'm kicking off with a solo pod where I walk you through 5 Girl-Gaze-approved steps to landing your dream job or internship. 1. Discover your passion. (9:48) 2. Be motivated and try your best not to procrastinate. (14:43) 3. Network your a** off. (This is prob the most important step!) (21:20) 4. Don't be afraid to follow up and don't get discouraged. (26:50) 5. Trust the process. (31:37) Listen to this episode if you want to hear tons of career advice from a recent college grad. Throughout, I chat about my personal connection to these 5 steps, how they helped me land my fashion assistant position at the New York Post and Alexa, and why they are the reason I sat front row at NYFW!

Girl Gaze Trailer Nov 10, 2019

Welcome to Girl Gaze Podcast! I’m your host, Tayler Bradford. Now that Mercury is back in retrograde (ugh), there’s obviously no better way to cure your Sunday Scaries than with a new episode and a mimosa - but hold the OJ. Get ready for brunch with me and special guests as we chat about all things fashion, career building and adulting.

Hit that subscribe button and tune in every other Sunday for a ~refreshingly relatable & inspirationally insightful~ episode of Girl Gaze.

Follow @girlgazepod and @taylerbradford on Instagram for behind the scenes and a sneak peek into the pod and my life.

BTW, if something is holding you back from pursuing literally anything, our new motto here is “do it for the pod.” You got this, girl gazer.

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