Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

Rocquelle Porch
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Black Style Anecdotes Podcast

Black women are the architects of style. We set trends and everyone else follows. Join me each week as I chat with stylish Black women about everything from their earliest style memory, to how their career affects their style, to their current favorite style trends, and much more!

  1. Style As An Art Form, Timeless Elegance, and More w/ Shardé

    4D AGO

    Style As An Art Form, Timeless Elegance, and More w/ Shardé

    In this episode I chat with Shardé about creative expression, Hollywood glamour, and how motherhood has shaped her personal style journey. From her love of estate sales and DIY fashion to the empowering influence of figures like Dapper Dan and Daniel Roseberry, Shardé shares what it means to dress with intention, how fashion emotionally connects with culture and identity, her travel finds from Japan, moder-day inspirations, and more.
  Follow Shardé on Instagram and YouTube! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter.  Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    46 min
  2. Style As Storytelling, The Best Accessory, and More w/ Brittiny Terry

    JUL 3

    Style As Storytelling, The Best Accessory, and More w/ Brittiny Terry

    In this episode, I chat with Brittiny about how she incorporates a chill element to her edgy and cool style and how Black people naturally exude style. Brittiny opens up about her earliest style memory (basketball shorts and baby heels!), her favorite piece in her wardrobe, shopping online vs. in person, how work impacts (but doesn’t limit) her wardrobe , why quiet luxury doesn’t quite fit into her expressive Black style, and much more. In this episode, she mentions: Nordstrom ModeSens JW Anderson Vogue Runway H&M  GAP Moschino Chanel Follow Brittiny on Instagram and TikTok!   Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter.   Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    46 min
  3. Showing Up in Style, Dressing For Yourself, and More with Cassandra George

    JUN 26

    Showing Up in Style, Dressing For Yourself, and More with Cassandra George

    In this episode, I talk to Cassandra about how she’s redefining casual chic with a side of sass. Cassandra opens up about discovering her personal style as a tall, plus-size teen, and how her grandmother’s elegance continues to inspire her today. We talk about Cassandra’s favorite brands, style icons, navigating fashion as a Black woman, shopping challenges for tall girls, treating everyday like a fashion show, and much more. In this episode, she mentions: Gap ASOS Ganni Follow Cassandra on Instagram and TikTok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    42 min
  4. Vintage Vibes, Style Freedom, Kitten Heels, and More w/ Carmen Jones

    JUN 19

    Vintage Vibes, Style Freedom, Kitten Heels, and More w/ Carmen Jones

    In this episode I chat with Carmen, a style-savvy creative whose wardrobe is rooted in nostalgia, intention, and secondhand gems. Carmen shares her evolution from sketching fashion in middle school to cultivating a signature look grounded in self-expression, comfort, and thrifted treasures. She talks about why she’s been shopping exclusively secondhand for the last year, and why personal style—especially for Black women—is a powerful form of self-love and visibility, her go-to outfit formula, and much more! In this episode she mentions: Washington Ave Hanifa Brandon Blackwood Depop Poshmark Ashley Griffin (@theinspiredi) Ms. Kaye (@slaymskaye)   Follow Carmen on Instagram, Youtube, Threads, and Tik Tok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA products!

    44 min
  5. Life, Love & What’s Next for BSA

    SEASON 14 TRAILER

    Life, Love & What’s Next for BSA

    In this special mini episode of Black Style Anecdotes, I check in with some life updates and what's ahead for the podcast. I  reflect on an unexpected six-month break (hint: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!), talk about why BSA Plus is no more, expanding BSA to other platforms, the upcoming season 14 episodes and more. Tune in to hear what’s been happening behind the scenes, why pivots are part of the process, and how I’m pushing BSA, and myself, forward. In this episode I mention the BSA YouTube channel, pictures from my wedding here and here, and my video wedding series! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    9 min
  6. Black In Fashion: Culture, Industry, Impact, and Identity: A Conversation with Tonya Blazio-Licorish

    12/19/2024 · BONUS

    Black In Fashion: Culture, Industry, Impact, and Identity: A Conversation with Tonya Blazio-Licorish

    Support Black Style Anecdotes by joining BSA+.  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this special bonus episode I chat with Women’s Wear Daily Archives Editor, Tonya Blazio-Licorish about her WWD book, Black In Fashion and her personal style. Tonya is a fashion historian, author, and archivist, so it was a treat to do a deep dive into the intersection of style, history, and Black culture with her. We discuss the Women's Wear Daily archive and how it sheds light on untold stories of Black influence in fashion. From Josephine Baker’s early impact on hosiery trends to the evolution of streetwear, the conversation explores how fashion has always been a powerful tool for Black self-expression and cultural movement. Tune in to hear about pivotal moments, influential figures, how Black designers and creatives continue to shape the fashion world today, and more. Plus, discover Tonya’s personal style journey, her favorite vintage finds, and the importance of wearing what makes you feel happy.   Purchase your copy of Black In Fashion. Follow Tonya on Instagram and LinkedIn, and visit her website! Check out WWD's website amd Instagram. Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    54 min
  7. Style and Healing, Embracing Curves, Practicing Soft Minimalism, and More w/ Tori Hervey

    12/12/2024

    Style and Healing, Embracing Curves, Practicing Soft Minimalism, and More w/ Tori Hervey

    *Support Black Style Anecdotes by Joining BSA+.  Get special merch, bonus content, and more!* In this season 13 finale episode, I kiki with my friend Tori Hervey about, how she played a role in Black Style Anecdotes coming to be, her transformative personal style journey, blending masculine elements with feminine curves, finding confidence in her body, using style as an empowering tool for self-expression, letting her wardrobe reflect who she truly is, creating her minimal street chic style, balancing fast fashion and timeless pieces, three principles for unlocking your own personal style, and more. Listen to Tori's original episode. In this episode she mentions: COMMENSE Urban Revivo Julia Vaughn COS Target If You Dare Accessories Amazon Follow Tori on Instagram, Youtube, and Threads! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    46 min
  8. Playing With Layers, Taking Risk, The Power of Personal Style, and More w/ Ashley Carter

    12/05/2024

    Playing With Layers, Taking Risk, The Power of Personal Style, and More w/ Ashley Carter

    In this episode, I converse with Ashley Carter about her use of classic pieces in edgy looks, being inspired by tv shows that feature black women, the challenges of shopping as a plus size woman, the decline of diversity in mainstream retail, one of her go to stores for wide shoes, using fashion for self-expression, retailers that sell plus-size but don’t advertise it, and more. Listen to Ashley’s original episode In this episode she mentions: Target Pretty Little Thing Boohoo J. Crew Follow Ashley on Instagram and TikTok! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Sign up for the Black Style Notes newsletter. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

    43 min
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Black women are the architects of style. We set trends and everyone else follows. Join me each week as I chat with stylish Black women about everything from their earliest style memory, to how their career affects their style, to their current favorite style trends, and much more!

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  • Creator
    Rocquelle Porch
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    This website and its content is copyright of The Black Style Anecdotes Podcast – © Rocquelle Porch, 2020. All rights reserved.
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