About this episode
Welcome back to Part 2 of OMG Fashun – Friends They Never Knew They Needed. In Part one, Co-Executive Producer Rich Brusa and Producer Marcy Guevara-Prete gave us an exclusive peek into the genesis and workings of this show. Then, several of the contestant/disruptors shared personal stories of their paths to this show and how it changed their lives. Join us now as we meet more of the participants and hear their special and unique stories. (:37) Meet Jarrod Olson (Instagram @jarrodbillieolson)and learn about his brand Billie’s (2:14) Jarrod cites Rick Owens and Martin Margiela as major influencers. And…there was one more... (3:27) What was the biggest challenge Jarrod faced. Like many of his fellow disruptors…it was time. (5:27) What’s Jarrod’s dream?! (6:27) Learn about designer Natashia Lunt(Instagram @natashia.lunt)and the princess dress! Her mother’s resourcefulness and her grandmother’s keen eye were major influence in her early years. And so was Vogue Magazine ! (10:09) Vivian Westwood and Alexander McQueen influenced her work…and as for her entrée to OMG Fashun?! (11:07) Highs and lows for Natashia? And oh…how about the bond with her fellow disruptors? How about the stress and pressure? (13:20) What’s Natashia’s dream? (13:42) Meet Theo Banzon (Instagram @theobot)winner if episode #4. Learn where he grew up, why he learned to sew and why all of this made him a perfect contestant for OMG Fashun. (15:36) What was his most memorable moment on the show? How about his treating the show as a summer camp? (16:47) What’s next for Theo and what should we as consumers know about the fashion industry? (18:06) Theo tells us about a special group of contestants who bonded and called themselves The Disruptor 6. (19:18) Meet Chelsea Billingsley (Instagram @Chelseab128) from Chicago. She was the winner of episode 3 and made a name for herself with her crocheted creations. Learn about her brand The House of Chelsea B. Also, she tells us about her first models! (22:01) So, who are Chelsea’s influencers? Teyana Taylor, Taoray Wang, Jerry Lorenzo to name just a few. (22:52) Most memorable moments? And…biggest challenge…oh there was definitely a moment! (25:22) Chelsea tells us about her involvement with The Disruptor 6. (26:48) How did OMG Fashun help Chelsea grow as a designer? Trusting herself was a major bonus! (28:10) Her advice to others who want to be on OMG Fashun? Our deepest thanks to all who gave us their time to make this episode possible. Most importantly to the people at Scout Productions...and BERNINA! Stay tuned for more about these amazing disruptors and their future accomplishments. If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today’s and all of our Guests.