Inspire 2 Aspire

Grace Lee
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Welcome to Inspire 2 Aspire, a podcast dedicated to inspiring our generation to aspire for our dreams--no matter how big or small. In each episode I'll be talking with a professional from a particular field on who they are, what they do, and how they got there. Together, let's grow to be proactive changemakers. For more, visit Inspire 2 Aspire on Instagram @inspire2aspirepodcast.

  1. 06/27/2021

    Designing Versace Collections and Red Carpet Looks: Joshua Kim

    Season 2 is here! The season premiere features Joshua Kim, Womenswear fashion designer at Versace. He has worked on countless red carpet looks and collections. Two notable projects Joshua has worked on are Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 Superbowl outfit and Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent premiere outfit. Tune in to hear about Joshua’s fashion background, a day-in-the-life of working at Versace, and behind-the-scenes of various looks/collections. Follow him on Instagram @kim_joshy!

    28 min

  2. 04/05/2021

    Redefining Mental Health in the Film Industry: Ella Greenwood

    This week, I got to talk with Ella Greenwood, a 19-year-old filmmaker and founder of Broken Flames Production. Ella is a passionate advocate for a healthy representation of teenage mental health in the media; all her films center around a certain topic of mental health, such as depression or anxiety. Her upcoming projects include "Self-Charm," with Bukky Bakray taking on the lead actress and "Smudged Smile" with Mia Mckenna-Bruce. Tune in to hear Ella's filmmaking journey and the importance of advocating for better mental health representation in the film industry. Follow Ella on Instagram @popsella to stay updated on all her latest projects!

    19 min

  3. 03/22/2021

    Sustainable Fashion For All: Estella Struck

    This week’s episode features Estella Struck, founder of Ethica! Ethica is a brand that aims to promote circular fashion by selling second-hand clothes that are both trendy and timeless. Ethica has released more than 10 collections and sold 2,000 pieces worldwide! Tune in to this episode to hear about how Estella started Ethica, how Ethica is promoting slow fashion, and how we can be more sustainable in our fashion choices. Follow Ethica on Instagram @ethicanyc to stay up to date on all the latest collections!

    25 min

  4. 03/15/2021

    An Award-Winning Asian American Film Director: Christina Xing

    This week's episode features Christina Xing, an award-winning Asian American film director! Christina has shot commercials for brands including Yves Saint-Laurent, Snapchat, Tinder, and more! In addition, she has directed multiple music videos for artists such as Kenzie, Fiji Blue, and Frances Forever. Tune in to the episode to hear about her experiences directing commercials for well-known companies, the differences of directing music videos and commercials, and things she wished she would've known before going into the film industry. Follow her on Instagram @christinaxing to stay updated on all her latest projects!

    16 min

  5. 03/07/2021

    A Cinematographer for Apple, Microsoft, Adidas, and more: Sade Ndya

    Episode 10 features Sade Ndya, an award-winning cinematographer who has shot commercials for various companies including Apple and Microsoft! She entered the world of cinematography when she was just in high school, shooting films at home with her family and friends. Now, her career has grown exponentially to shooting professionally for major companies and brands. Sade is also the founder of The Red Futon, a company that aims to uplift voices in the community through films and commercials. Tune in to her about her experiences filming commercials for these major brands and advice she has for aspiring cinematographers. Follow her on Instagram @sadendya for more!

    25 min

  6. 02/28/2021

    MIT Graduate Pursuing Her Dreams: Miri Choi

    This week's episode features Miri Choi! Despite her struggles of coming to America at a young age, she has graduated from MIT and is now a Technical Program Manager at Amazon. In addition, her experiences as an MIT interviewer and passion for education inspired her to start My College Consulting, a college admissions consulting company dedicated to helping high schoolers reach their full potential in the college admissions process. Tune in to hear about her experiences working at Amazon and advice she has for high schoolers applying to college. You can find Miri on Instagram @miric121 where you can also find her YouTube channel linked in her bio. Be sure to visit My College Consulting on Instagram @mycollegecounsulting and at www.mycollegecs.com.

    27 min

  7. 02/21/2021

    Into the World of Social Media at Refinery29: Hannah Bullion

    This week's episode features Hannah Bullion, Social Media Editor at Refinery29. Hannah manages the Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages for Refinery29, where she works with a team of editors and writers to post content daily. Tune in to hear about her experiences working at Refinery 29, her views on social media from a social media strategist perspective, and advice for youth on how they can use social media professionally. Visit her on Instagram @hannahbullion. You can find her work on Refinery29's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/refinery29/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/Refinery29), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/refinery29/) pages.

    27 min

  8. 02/07/2021

    A Frontline Nurse Fighting COVID-19: Megan Wesseln

    This week, I got to talk with Megan Wesseln, a registered nurse (RN) at an academic hospital in L.A. Megan has spent her first year of nursing fighting Covid-19 in the heart of L.A., an epicenter for new Covid-19 cases. Tune in to hear her journey of becoming a nurse, how she is taking care of patients during this time, and advice she has for students who are looking to go into the medical field. Let's not forget how much work nurses are doing to keep us all safe and let's do our part by wearing a mask and staying home! Listed below is Megan's email address and Instagram handle, which she has kindly provided to help students who have questions about being an RN and about the medical field in general. Contact her if you have any questions! Email: mewesseln@gmail.com Instagram: @megwesseln

    27 min
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Welcome to Inspire 2 Aspire, a podcast dedicated to inspiring our generation to aspire for our dreams--no matter how big or small. In each episode I'll be talking with a professional from a particular field on who they are, what they do, and how they got there. Together, let's grow to be proactive changemakers. For more, visit Inspire 2 Aspire on Instagram @inspire2aspirepodcast.

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  • Creator
    Grace Lee
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 709772
  • Show Website
    Inspire 2 Aspire