Melanie chats with Yolanda—fashion influencer and content creator—about her journey in the industry, working with brands, and how social media has shaped modern beauty standards. From thrifting vs. fast fashion to feeling pressure from the Kardashians' influence, Yolanda keeps it honest about what it’s really like behind the scenes.
They also touch on the challenges of being a Latina creator, the ups and downs of brand partnerships, and why doing what makes you happy is always the move.
🎧 Whether you’re into fashion, content creation, or just love a real convo—this episode is for you.
✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro00:50 – Journey as a content creator04:06 – Going viral on TikTok08:16 – “Let’s move to LA...”09:50 – Brands need to reward creators13:46 – Just doing it for the $$15:22 – Thrifting vs. shopping sustainably18:41 – Finding Fashion Nova at thrift stores21:51 – When partnerships feel transactional26:45 – Skinny white women still centered28:54 – Is brand diversity even genuine?29:49 – Kardashians & beauty standards32:00 – “Should I get a nose job?”33:33 – Small chest advocate energy35:52 – Do what makes you happy38:27 – Feeling “crazy” in your Hispanic household41:32 – Outro
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