The LIFE BY DESIGN podcast aims to provide valuable resources and guidance for underserved fashion designers looking to build scalable brands. Hosted by Charmaine Mischel, a Fashion Designer and Brand Consultant with extensive experience in the NY Fashion Industry, it is set to become a premier resource for up-and-coming designers.
Mischel's expertise spans decades, during which she has connected independent designers with the roadmap and resources necessary to position and launch their fashion businesses for success. Life By DESIGN podcast goes beyond just the fashion industry, exploring entrepreneurship's complexities and unmatched rewards, empowering designers to build brands they're proud of while navigating life's challenges.
"This is more than a Fashion Industry podcast. It's a space to explore entrepreneurship's complexities and unmatched rewards, so independent designers can build a brand they're proud of while navigating life's inevitable challenges. This is real life we're living - and there's never been a better time to co-create our lives than right now. We're an excited partner in the journey towards self discovery, and a resource for industry insights, best brand launch practices and inspiration," said Charmaine Mischel.
The podcast features solo episodes and special guests, including creatives, subject matter experts, and industry professionals, offering listeners a window into the unique experiences and lessons from favorite fashion designers. Mischel's unwavering dedication to serving and supporting each designer's journey and the invaluable industry expertise shared via her brand consultancy create a space where fashion designers can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.
In an episode, Charmaine interviews Shaw Bernard, the visionary behind the STRUT Models full-service agency, who infuses the essence of her Trinidadian roots into the NYC fashion industry and beyond. She has established a premier boutique agency that represents “the best and the brightest, from the darkest to the lightest.”
Another episode dives into the designer journey of Amaka Osakwe, the creative mind behind "Maki Oh." Osakwe has gained international acclaim for her designs that use traditional African techniques with a modern twist.
"Life By DESIGN is teaching Designpreneurs how to clarify their brand vision and turn it into reality without losing themselves along the way. I've learned what it takes to build a strong brand and design a life you love. The gate-keeping days are over!" said Mischel.
LIFE BY DESIGN Podcast, a subsidiary of CM Design Agency, can be found on major podcast listening platforms. It is positioned to become an essential resource for fashion designers looking to launch their brands while designing a life they truly love.
