Episodes

  • Tailored for all: Kelly Moffat on Kirrin Finch, inclusivity, and the power of fit

    Tailored for all: Kelly Moffat on Kirrin Finch, inclusivity, and the power of fit
    Jan 19 2025
    Kelly Moffat, co-founder of Kirrin Finch, a groundbreaking fashion brand, has redefined menswear-inspired clothing for women, trans, and non-binary individuals. With no formal background in fashion, Kelly and her wife Laura transformed their personal challenges with finding well-fitting, affirming clothes into an empowering business. 🪡 Kelly joins Transition of Style to share her journey from education and pharmaceutical marketing to building a thriving brand rooted in authenticity and inclusivity. Through insightful anecdotes, she sheds light on the emotional connections her customers form with their clothing and her commitment to expanding representation in fashion. 🌟 Episode Highlights: The power of fit and how it shapes self-expression for marginalized communities. Insights into starting a business without a fashion background using transferable skills. The unique challenges and rewards of bootstrapping a queer-focused fashion brand. The importance of listening to your audience and creating a safe space through design. Tune in to explore how Kelly is transforming the fashion landscape with intention and heart. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on identity, style, and the business of inclusivity. 🎧 💥 Links marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website kirrinfinch.com 👉 Kirrin Finch website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Spotlighting masc lesbian fashion with TikToker Claire Holt

    Spotlighting masc lesbian fashion with TikToker Claire Holt
    Jan 19 2025
    Claire Holt, a celebrated content creator renowned for her insights into androgynous and masculine-presenting fashion, joins Transition of Style to discuss her journey of self-expression. From her collegiate coming-out story to her distinct exploration of fashion, Claire shares how discovering her style was intertwined with embracing her identity as a lesbian. 🔗 Through her social media presence, Claire has become a beacon for queer visibility, crafting tutorials and practical advice that resonate with a diverse audience. In this conversation, Claire and host Rocio Sanchez dive into the profound connection between self-discovery and style, addressing the nuanced challenges and triumphs of navigating fashion as a queer individual. 🌟 Episode Highlights: The evolution of Claire's personal style and its roots in her coming-out journey. Insights into creating visibility through androgynous and masculine-presenting fashion. The intersection of community, identity, and creative inspiration in Claire’s viral tutorials. Advice for aspiring queer creators to embrace their authenticity while building community. Dive into this episode to explore how fashion can be a powerful tool for self-expression and community building, while gaining actionable insights on navigating identity through style! 💥 Links marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website @claire_holt12 👉 Claire Holt on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Model Van Bailey on queer fashion as a form of resistance

    Model Van Bailey on queer fashion as a form of resistance
    Jan 19 2025
    Vanity, known as Dr. Van Bailey in their professional work, is an international model, a trailblazer in queer fashion, and a voice of inclusion and authenticity. Vanity’s story intertwines a rich personal journey of self-discovery with a dynamic modeling career that spans over a decade. From their early days embracing masculine fashion as a form of self-expression to becoming a prominent advocate for queer and trans representation, Vanity’s path is as inspiring as it is bold. 🌟 On this episode of Transition of Style, Vanity shares their experiences of building a portfolio in an industry that often lacks representation, collaborating with organizations like Dapper Q and Stud Model Project, and challenging traditional beauty norms. Their work is a testament to the transformative power of fashion as resistance and a platform for advocacy. ✨ Episode Highlights: Vanity’s early influences, including their father’s style and Brooklyn Boyhood’s pioneering imagery. The evolution from styling to modeling and producing impactful projects like the Stud Model Project runway shows. Advice for aspiring queer and trans models on finding their niche, building portfolios, and breaking into the industry. How fashion serves as a medium for social and political resistance, particularly for marginalized communities. Tune in to learn how Vanity merges identity and activism through fashion, offering practical insights for emerging professionals and heartfelt reflections for all listeners. Join us to celebrate fashion’s transformative potential as a tool for representation and resistance! 🎧 💥 Links marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website @drvanbailey 👉 follow Van Bailey on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Angelica Ross talks mentorship, entrepreneurship, and Pose on FX

    Angelica Ross talks mentorship, entrepreneurship, and Pose on FX
    Nov 21 2024
    Angelica Ross, actress, activist, and tech entrepreneur, is a true force in Hollywood and beyond, known for her standout role as Candy Ferocity on Pose and her pioneering work with TransTech, an organization empowering trans individuals through tech training. Angelica joins Transition of Style to share her journey in style and self-expression, how she overcame the unique challenges facing queer entrepreneurs, and the transformative power of fashion as both an art and a political statement. Her insights offer inspiration for anyone navigating self-discovery, resilience, and advocacy. Episode Highlights: Fashion as a tool for visibility and personal empowerment Navigating mentorship, authenticity, and vulnerability in career growth Building TransTech to create job opportunities for the trans community Tune in to explore Angelica Ross’s remarkable journey through fashion, tech, and advocacy, and gain insight into using personal style as a form of resilience and change! 💥 Links: marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website @nowangelicapodcast 👉 listen to No Opportunity Wasted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Gender-free STUZO Clothing founder Stoney Love

    Gender-free STUZO Clothing founder Stoney Love
    Nov 11 2024
    Stoney Love, the founder and designer behind STUZO Clothing, has been redefining the fashion industry with a gender-free, inclusive approach for over 16 years. Known for creating clothes that celebrate individuality and reject traditional gender norms, Stoney shares their journey into fashion, how they crafted an entirely new space for self-expression, and the challenges they’ve faced as a queer Black entrepreneur. This episode dives deep into STUZO Clothing’s mission and how Stoney’s resilience, community connection, and passion for inclusivity continue to drive the brand’s success! 🌟 Episode Highlights: Stoney’s unique approach to creating a gender-free, inclusive fashion brand. Insights into the evolution of personal style and expression beyond gender norms. Challenges Stoney faced as a trailblazer in inclusive fashion. Tips on community engagement and brand authenticity in today’s fashion landscape. Tune in to learn from Stoney Love’s inspiring journey and gain valuable insights on building an inclusive brand that empowers self-expression and breaks down barriers! 💥 Links: marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website @stuzoclothing 👉 follow STUZO on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Jess Osborn & Miami’s queer fashion celebration: GenderChill

    Jess Osborn & Miami’s queer fashion celebration: GenderChill
    Nov 4 2024
    Our host Rocio Sanchez welcomes Jess Osborn, the creative mind behind Gender Chill, the fashion show bringing queer and trans justice to the forefront. Gender Chill is all about community, celebration, and owning your style with pride—and Jess’s story takes us right to its heart. Rocio and Jess explore the journey from early days in academia and a love for drag, to building a powerful, inclusive event that uplifts and empowers. Get ready for laughs, lessons, and the real talk on what it means to create spaces that embrace and amplify queer identity. ✨ Episode highlights: The inspiring story behind Gender Chill and what makes it a Miami must-see. Jess Osborn’s path of personal style evolution and gender expression. The challenges and wins of first-time entrepreneurship and finding the right partners. How to keep community-led fashion projects thriving in a post-pandemic world. Join us for this conversation full of passion, creativity, and practical insights 🌟 Tune in to hear Jess’s powerful take on making space, building community, and staying authentic in the world of fashion! 💥 Links marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website @genderchill 👉 follow Gender Chill on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Special episode: DapperQ’s 9th annual fashion show

    Special episode: DapperQ’s 9th annual fashion show
    Oct 29 2024
    Our host Rocio Sanchez takes you backstage at the queer fashion event of the year—Dapper Q at the Brooklyn Museum! Dapper Q is packed with unapologetic self-expression, killer looks, and a sense of community you can feel in every stitch. Rocio gets up close with models, designers, and stylists, like Trans Guy Supply’s Austin Bjorkman and first-time walker Butch Molly, sharing laughs, insights, and some major fashion moments along the way. Episode highlights: Firsthand stories from the 9th Annual Dapper Q Fashion Show at Brooklyn Museum. Real talk from models and designers on embracing identity and style in spaces made just for us. The electric energy of Dapper Q, from pre-show jitters to the runway’s biggest, boldest looks. Inspiring journeys of finding confidence and community through fashion. Join us for an inspiring dive into the queer fashion world with Rocio Sanchez and discover how Dapper Q is shaping a future of inclusive, vibrant expression and visibility. Tune in to celebrate community, creativity, and the diverse voices at the heart of queer fashion today. 💥 Links marketingbyrocio.com 👉 your host, Rocio Sanchez transitionofstyle.com 👉 Transition of Style website dapperq.com 👉 Dapper Q website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Queer fashion is back for season 2!

    Queer fashion is back for season 2!
    Oct 17 2024
    Rocio Sanchez, your guide through the world of queer fashion, is back to kick off another season of Transition of Style. This season promises even more compelling conversations with trailblazing queer leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the fashion industry with boldness and authenticity. Rocio shares insights into the upcoming season, where listeners will hear from voices like Angelica Ross, who explores how personal identity and politics intersect with fashion, and Kelly Moffatt, who highlights the importance of listening to the needs of a diverse audience. This season, Transition of Style explores even deeper into stories of visibility, community, and the ever-evolving landscape of queer fashion. Episode Highlights: Exploring personal identity and professional growth: How queer leaders are redefining what it means to succeed in fashion. Challenges and triumphs of queer entrepreneurs: Hear firsthand stories of overcoming industry barriers and embracing authenticity. Business insights and brand building: Get inspired by unique approaches to community engagement and staying true to oneself in a commercial world. The power of visibility and representation: Discover the impact of being visibly queer in fashion and how it influences broader societal shifts. 🎧 Tune in to uncover the intersections of identity, style, and business in the queer fashion world. Subscribe now and follow along as Transition of Style brings you fresh, insightful perspectives this season! 💥 Links Marketing by Rocio - Your host, Rocio Sanchez Transition of Style Website - Official Podcast Site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins