Sophie Lopez on Why Resilience is More Important than Talent

One of the biggest stylists of the moment, Sophie Lopez, got her start in magazines after some very persistent letter writing. And her resiliency continued to pay off as she transitioned to a freelance styling role. She built a list of incredible clients—including Kate Hudson, whom she’s worked with for two decades—built her personal brand on social media, and recently stepped into a stylist role for Kate’s Isla Gordon on Netflix's Running Point season 2 (where a lot of Argent can be spotted). This week, Sophie takes us through the real story of building her career—the ups, downs, and the many times she ran before she could walk. 

0:00 - Introduction
3:20 - Biggest "Oh No" This Week
4:06 - Colombian Meets British Culture

5:52 - Playing Dress Up & Styling Barbies

12:20 - A Foot in the Door at Conde Nast

16:31 - From Super Intern to Stylist

20:04 - Failure is Just a Lesson
24:56 - The Business of Styling
27:00 - Run Before You Can Walk
28:17 - '00s Indie Bands and Kate Hudson
33:42 - "Hideous" Fashion Regrets
41:16 - When to Say Yes, and Confidence to Say No
44:35 - From Resisting to Embracing Social Media
49:17 - The Substantial Power of Personal Style
50:22 - Running Point Season 2
55:44 - "Resilience is more important than talent"
57:22 - Would You Rather

On Sali: Argent Edgar Blazer, x Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy

On Sophie: Argent Longsleeve Draped Dress

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio