Choosing Your Career Path: Following Your Passions

Choosing Your Career Path: Following Your Passions

On episode five, we are talking all about following your passions featuring three very special guests. The first is Annie Major who graduated from Marist in 2014 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and another in Business Administration and Marketing. During her time at Marist she was the creative director for The 28th Silver Needle Runway Show. Annie has worked for renowned luxury fashion houses post-grad including oscar de la renta and celine. Today, Annie is the Head of VIP for North and South America at Saint Laurent. Also joining in our conversation is not one but two of my co-directors, Hannah Hawhurst & Sophia DiMiceli who head the production team for SNR36. Hannah majors in Fashion Merchandising major with a dual concentration in Business and Promotion and a minor in Advertising, and Sophia is also a Fashion Merchandising major with a concentration in Promotion and minors in Product Development and Communications. Host, Julia Mazzella, and her guests shared such a fun conversation as they revisited why they all chose fashion as their career paths. We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️🪡✨ Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Spotify: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok:  @silverneedlerunway Credits: Host: Julia Mazzella Script: Siobhan Coakley, Samantha Lubomski, & Julia Mazzella Audio: Aidan Donnelly Logo: Deniz Coskun & Sarah Jacobs

Movin' Up: A Guide to Promotions & Growth Within A Company, Featuring: Olivia Guerriero & Kelly Allen

On episode four, we are talking all about promotions and how to grow within a company featuring two special guests. The first is Olivia Guerriero, who graduated Marist in 2018 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. During her time at Marist she held internships at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco and Tory Burch, and was the first Social Media Director for the Marist Fashion Program and Silver Needle Runway. Today, Olivia is celebrating almost 4 years on the Digital Team at Louis Vuitton, where she quickly grew from Merchandising Assistant, to Coordinator and now Specialist. The second guest is Kelly Allen, who is the Social Media and Website Director of SNR36. Kelly majors in Fashion Merchandising with a concentration in promotion and double minor in Graphic Design and Product Development. Host, Julia Mazzella, and her guests shared a great conversation filled with incredible career stories, accomplishments, and our favorite piece of advice: growth is important but it's even more important to grow at your own pace. We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️🪡✨ Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Spotify: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok:  @silverneedlerunway Credits: Host: Julia Mazzella Script: Siobhan Coakley, Samantha Lubomski, & Julia Mazzella  Audio: Sarah Jacobs  Logo: Deniz Coskun & Sarah Jacobs

Ups & Downs: Career Wins & Lessons Learned, Featuring: Ashley Camuso & Erica Capobianco

On episode three, we are talking about the good, the bad, and the stressful career moments featuring Ashley Camuso and Erica Capobianco. Ashley is a Marist 2020 graduate, she was The Communications Director for SNR34 and majored in Fashion Merchandising. During her time at Marist she had 8 internships with brands including Hearst Magazines & Victoria’s Secret, and she is now working full-time at Saks Fifth Avenue as their Specialist of Experiential Learning and Presentation Design. Erica graduated from Marist in 2021 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Public Relations. She was the Communications Director for SNR35 and held 5 internships during her time at Marist at brands like Nanette Lepore and Thom Browne. Today she is an Account Coordinator at Exposure America. Host Julia Mazzella and her guests shared some great industry experiences, with the stories of triumph over challenge and incredible advice! We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️🪡✨ Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Spotify: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok:  @silverneedlerunway Credits: Host: Julia Mazzella Script: Zoe Fernandes, Julia Mazzella & Molly Jayne Audio: Jianella Zegarra Logo: Deniz Coskun & Sarah Jacobs

Breaking Through: Gaining Experience in Your Desired Industry, Featuring: Callahan Rasnake, Kaitlin Chamley, & Ale Basalo

On episode two, we are sharing our advice and stories about industry experience through internships and freelance work, featuring guests Callahan Rasnake, Kaitlin Chamley, & Ale Basalo! Callahan, or Callie, Rasnake graduated from Marist College in 2020 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was the Creative Director for SNR34, producing Marist Fashion’s very first virtual runway show. She went on to receive her master’s in Fashion Marketing from LIM. Callie’s experience lies mostly within the luxury sector, as she has interned for brands like Hellessey, Prabal Gurung, and is now a PR Trainee on the Menswear team at Christian Dior! Joining us also today is not one but two of my co-directors, Kaitlin Chamley and Ale Basalo, who head the creative team for SNR36. Kaitlin is a Fashion Merchandising major with a dual concentration in Business and Promotion and Ale majors in Communications with a concentration in Journalism. Host Julia Mazzella and her guests shared a really fun conversation filled with amazing career advice and internship tips...keep listening for some of the most unique industry experiences we've ever heard! We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️🪡✨ Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Spotify: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok:  @silverneedlerunway Credits: Host: Julia Mazzella Script: Zoe Fernandes, Julia Mazzella & Molly Jayne Audio: Jianella Zegarra Logo: Deniz Coskun & Sarah Jacobs

Tell Me About Yourself: Resumes & Interviews, Featuring: Marissa Delle Donne & Barbara Marciano

For our premiere episode, we are sharing our advice on Resume and Interviews, featuring guests Marissa Delle Donne and Barbara Marciano! Marissa was the  Student Communications Director for the 33rd Annual Silver Needle Runway Show and since her time at Marist has worked for household names such as J. Crew, Calvin Klein and currently L’Oreal, where she is the Assistant Manager of Sales Operations for their Luxe Division. Barb is currently a Marist senior majoring in Communications and Public Relations and a minor in Fashion Merchandising. She has been involved with SNR for 3 years now, beginning on the Communications and transitioning to the Branding Team. She is SNR’s second Branding Director, leading her team for SNR36. Host Julia Mazzella and her guests dive deep into the best tips and tricks that will get your resume noticed by recruiters and secure that first interview...keep listening for their incredible advice on beginning a career in the fashion and beauty industry if fashion is not your major! We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️🪡✨ Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Spotify: Daydreamers: The Official SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok:  @silverneedlerunway Credits: Host: Julia Mazzella Script: Zoe Fernandes, Julia Mazzella & Molly Jayne Audio: Jianella Zegarra Logo: Deniz Coskun & Sarah Jacobs