Podcasts by Vanessa Wants To Know

Sisterhood + BFF in the Workplace ft. Sophia Roe & Dani Giardina from 2020-05-25T16:22:47

Sophia Roe & Dani Giardina sit down with Vanessa & Amy to discuss the unique dynamic that exists between a Talent and their Assistant (aka Paid BFF). In this rolling conversation we expl...

Special Mother's Day Episode ft. Friends of the Pod! from 2020-05-10T15:10:15

MOTHER’S DAY EDITION featuring stories from our closest friends of the pod including: Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Michelle Lee, Joanna Czech, host Vanessa Hong, and co-producer Amy Wa...

Freelance Life During COVID-19 Featuring @alyssainthecity, @meghannguy & @tylerjoe from 2020-05-04T17:33:25

Vanessa sits down with 3 of her favourite NYC based Creatives (an influencer, a makeup artist, & fashion photographer) to discuss what it means to be a millennial working the gig economy dur...

*QUARANTINE EDITION* Vanessa and Her Assistant Head Back into the "Studio" from 2020-04-27T21:45:07

Vanessa and Amy return to the mic after a brief hiatus and get candid on what it’s like living in New York in the time of COVID19 & what brought them back to the podcast. In this conversatio...

Vanessa’s Fashion Week Existential Crisis & What This Means for the Planet from 2020-03-08T16:17:05

I just got back from a month-long fashion marathon—and I hit a wall. 

Basically, in Paris, I had an emotional breakdown and resulted in an IGTV video that gained som...

Sophia Roe, Chef Turned Wellness Phenom, Teaches Us How to Stay Well, Be Well, and Do Well for Our Planet from 2020-02-23T18:00

Can we save the planet?

This whole topic can feel overwhelming—even paralyzing—if we don’t know where to even start. But don’t worry – there’s still so much hope. Creating a h...

Phillip Lim’s Journey to Sustainability: in Business, Life & Everything In-Between from 2020-02-09T11:00:30

It’s Fashion Week here in New York City. 

This is one of the busiest weeks of the year in the fashion industry. Normally, Phillip Lim would be stuck in the thick of it, but this y...

Season 2: Can We Save Planet Earth? from 2020-02-09T11:00:25

We're back! This season we are tackling sustainability, mindful consumption and the big question we are all asking: CAN WE SAVE PLANET EARTH? 

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Season Finale: The Many Lives of Vanessa Hong from 2019-10-08T13:00:58

You can pursue anything you want in life – but does it have substance? 

My mom asked me that question when I was a child, and it really stuck with me. She understood that I was a ...

Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief of Allure Magazine is Changing The World Through Beauty from 2019-09-24T11:00

When was the last time you saw yourself in media?

Many brands nowadays strive to find the perfect balance of “diversity and inclusion.” Sometimes, this means just checking off a “dive...

Jen Rubio, Co-founder of Away, on Defying Expectations, Creating Her Own Path, and Building a $1.4 Billion Dollar Company That Forever Changes the Way We Travel from 2019-09-10T10:00:26

What does it mean to be fearless?

For many, it’s walking into a situation, knowing that you’re supposed to be afraid of what’s to come, but pushing through anyway. For others, like...

Tommy Ton's Journey From Fashion Intern to World-Renowned Street Style Photographer - and He's Just Getting Started from 2019-08-27T11:00:53

"Clothing is just clothing until someone decides to put it on."

Everyone consumes fashion. The runway is an inspiration for what we end up seeing in shops. It's hard to work in the fa...

From Ad Executive to Restaurateur, Nicole Ponseca is Championing Filipinos Through Food and Story from 2019-08-13T10:00:01

"If you don’t know where you’re from, how can you get to where you want to be?"

Knowing the “why” behind your decisions and dreams is one thing that can constantly fuel your motivation...

Aimee Song on Finding Happiness Within from 2019-07-30T10:00:20

We're living in such a strange moment in culture right now, because we put so much emphasis on social validation. There's a lot of pressure, but at the end of the day, social media only portrays...

Phillip Lim Wants You to #BePresent from 2019-07-16T10:05:16

In the fashion industry, designers are always dreaming and visualizing their next beautiful creation. With all the runways, models, and hustle that comes with this work, it’s easy to get carried...

Season 1: Asian Excellence from 2019-07-16T10:03

"You can't be what you can’t see." Vanessa dives into why she decided to dedicate this season to stories of #AsianExcellence.

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Welcome to Vanessa Wants to Know from 2019-07-16T10:00:42

Host Vanessa Hong talks about how everything in her life has led to her starting this podcast.

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