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In the season finale of perSPECtive season 3, Chloe sits down again with Miranda Mckeon; except this time they chat all things Fill Your Tank. Fill Your Tank is a deck of conversation cards made to foster connections between friends and strangers. Miranda founded this company after she and her high school friends would ask each other “road trip questions.” After falling in love with the conversations these questions prompted as well as connecting on a deeper level, she decided to create a whole company dedicated to inspiring this for others. Besides the company’s backstory and mission, Miranda also discusses the process of building a company with intention and how she plans to scale the business with future decks, products, and events. Tune in to hear Miranda’s perSPECtive on Fill Your Tank! And if you haven’t already listened to her first episode, click HERE!
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In the 6th episode of the season, Mia McCarthy joins Chloe to talk about her career as a photographer and startup co-founder. Initially getting her start in high school, Mia quickly started defining her unique visual identity through her work — and people in the industry took notice. At just 15 years old she signed with IMG Models Worldwide as a photographer. Once a USC student she started freelance working on an array of projects from product shoots to more editorial-style work. She set her photography aside when she went on to co-found Handle — a venture-backed food delivery service (listen to our episode with the past CGO of Handle HERE to learn more). Although seemingly unrelated, she has been able to leverage her “scrapiness” and creative thought processes to start a successful business. Tune in to the full episode to get Mia’s perSPECtive!
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In episode 5 of season 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe chats with Nick Hensel and Ian Brash; the CEO and CTO of Pickle. Pickle’s software enables talent agencies to transform their talent’s data into compelling presentations and helps them land more brand deals. They are primarily focused on the creator economy but are starting to work with more traditional talent, like actresses, athletes, and artists. From breaking into the world of creators to investors to founder dynamics, they chat about all things student entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear more about Nick and Ian's journey with Pickle!
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In the first perSPECtive mini-episode of season 3, Chloe sits down with Hadley Greene to talk all things fashion and personal style. As a design major and long-time lover of fashion, she has a unique POV on styling: she views clothes and accessories as a reflection of her inner dialogue. What she describes as unexpected, maximalist, and authentic, she is constantly using her style choices as a form of self-expression and a source of “little joys” throughout her day. Chloe and Haldey also chat about her rapidly growing social media presence, intentions behind showing her life and outfits online, and how her Design classes have influenced her fashion internships. Hit play to hear all about this and more!
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In Season 3 Episode 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe chats with successful entrepreneur Emmy Rener. During her 2020 gap year, she founded Sophisticated Spreads: an LA-based charcuterie board company specializing in cheeseboard boxes that are delivered to your doorstep as well as large grazing table events. Leveraging social media and a “launch quickly, adapt later” mindset she has been able to scale the business to found new products, serve countless 60+ people events, and even make boards for celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Sophia Vergara. Tune in to hear the amazing stories of how Emmy has built Sophisticated Spreads from the ground up!
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In the second episode of Season 3 of perSPECtive, Chloe engages in conversation with Natalie Felikian, the innovative mind behind LAV — a salad dressing company set to launch in just a few months! LAV, a word that signifies "well" in the Armenian language, embodies a salad dressing brand crafted from Armenian-inspired, anti-inflammatory, whole-food ingredients. With convenient single-serve packaging, LAV ensures that you can “dress well” wherever you are. Tune in to hear about Natalie’s challenges and successes of being a first-time, student entrepreneur venturing into the world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
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To kick off season 3 and the highly anticipated return of the perSPECtive podcast, Chloe sits down with Jake Sacks - founder of HNGR. This platform provides users with a new, aesthetic way to keep track of and discover new dining experiences. From finding web designers to TikTok strategies to consumer research, we talk about the entirety of Jake’s entrepreneurial journey with HNGR. But Jake's impact doesn’t stop there. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit at USC, where he initiated the Founder's Society. This organization empowers entrepreneurs by providing an ecosystem for collaboration and mutual support. Listen to the full episode to hear all about this and more!
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We hope distance made the heart grow fonder; it sure did for host Chloe Kopsky. After a bit of a hiatus, the perSPECtive podcast is back and better than ever for its 3rd season! Follow @specmagusc on Instagram for updates about new full-length episodes highlighting the interesting stories of USC students.
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In this “a SPEC of _” episode, Chloe sits down with Hollis Brown, the Editor-in-Chief of SPEC Magazine. They discuss all things SPEC: what it means, the various departments and what they do, and why YOU should get involved. From photography to writing, there's something for every creative at SPEC Magazine. Head to our Instagram @specmagusc to find out how to apply for the Spring 2023 semester!
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In the finale of perSPECtive season 2, Chloe chats with Ava Noble — a senior at USC Kaufman. This triple threat discusses all things dance at USC; a world many students do not know much about. Ava walks us through what it took to get Kaufman (one of the best dance schools in the country), her dance experience at USC, and her interest in musical theatre. With a dream of working on Broadway, Ava is constantly striving to improve her voice and acting skills in addition to dance. She knows this goal is no small feat and her busy schedule is a reflection of that — her hard work and determination are so apparent in everything she contributes to... Tune in to learn even more about Ava and her professional career!
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In episode 5 of perSPECtive season 2, Chloe is joined by Jordan Rice, Alex Nimrod, Kaleb Manske, and Maximus Jenkins — the founders of 4085 Productions. 4085 is a production company founded by USC students that aims to explore the individuality of human expression through cerebral narratives. They strive to create a space for creators and artists to come together and share in their love for filmmaking. From comedy to horror, 4085 has produced many films of all genres and they do not plan on stopping anytime soon. Tune in to hear more about how 4085 works and their plans for the bright future they have ahead of them!
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In this full-length episode of perSPECtive, Chloe chats with Amy Narang, founder of Amy Kamalani, a clothing brand that specializes in satin pieces made from hand-drawn designs. As an entrepreneur, Amy explains how starting this brand has served as not only a creative outlet for her passion for fashion but also a way to experience running a business firsthand. From meta-pixels to finding a manufacturer, Amy is a one-woman show learning what it takes to build a company from nothing. More than this, Amy is dedicated to empowering women. She does this through the feminine, timeless pieces she designs, but also by supporting non-profits with the same mission. Listen to all this and more in the 4th episode of season 2!
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In the second "a SPEC of _" series, Chloe sits down with Fiona Neville to discuss health and wellness as a college student. From lucky charms to half marathons, Fiona is all about keeping it real when she shares her wellness journey. Check out her account, @freetobefi, to see what she is learning and sharing!
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In the first "a SPEC of _" series, Chloe asks Hollis Brown, editor-in-chief of SPEC Magazine, her perSPECtive on film photography. Hollis shares why she appreciates the film process and why the art form is meaningful to her... Check out her film photos @bubbetonfilm on Instagram to see the world through her lens.
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In this week’s episode of perSPECtive, Chloe is joined by Cadie Nussbaum and Allana Taghioff, founders of USC’s first-ever student-run record label, 840 West. Both Cadie and Allana are juniors studying music industry and came up with the idea for 840 West while doing their freshman year of college online. As they Zoomed into a meeting that planned to revamp the abandoned USC Music Industry Connection, it dawned on them that they could help bridge the gap between students and the industry themselves. Thus, 840 West was born. The label strives to provide student musicians with the same resources traditional record labels would, like marketing, business and legal advice, and even organizing music videos and concerts. Follow along to hear Cadie and Allana’s journey of growing their team from two people to 50+ in just two years, as well as how their own music careers inspired them to help budding artists like themselves.
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In the second perSPECtive episode of the season, Mitchell Morrison, a USC junior studying Business and Block Chain, joins Chloe to discuss his business CarbonLink Inc. and the principles behind investing in carbon offsets. For many, business and biowaste are like a foreign language; they are confusing and complicated realms of jargon. However, Mitchell simplifies these concepts by creating an enticing and educational space with Chloe as he explains the process of carbon offsetting and how CarbonLink Inc. exactly works. Mitchell further breaks down the positive implications of this growing industry, such as its effects on climate change and the creation of financial incentives to support the environment. From pitching the product to sorting out legal logistics, Mitchell also reflects on the rollercoaster ride that is being an entrepreneur.
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To kick off season 2 of the perSPECtive Podcast, host Chloe Kopsky sits down with Claire Fogarty. Claire is a USC junior studying journalism; however, she is best known for her social media presence as @ClaireCanCook, where she posts content about healthy, inclusive, vegan, and gluten-free meals. Claire dives into every aspect of being an influencer while simultaneously being a college student, from the business side of social media, such as brand deals and the TikTok algorithm, to prioritizing mental health and her true passions. Follow along to learn more about Claire’s journey as a "student by day, content creator by night" from 8th grade to now as she speaks on the inspirations behind her brand, TikTok, and her two podcasts, ClaireCanCook and Claire-apy.
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In the season finale of perSPECtive, Chloe sits down with the men behind Museum. It was started by these five best friends inviting peers for over for Sunday night dinners. Slowly but surely word got around USC, and they started to make things official by taking reservations, having custom menus, and turning their dinner parties into something more by providing an experience. So far they have served about 1112 guests providing them with a night to remember in which attendees are encouraged to engage in interesting conversation and of course enjoy delicious food and beverages. Through this episode, Fardad, David, Trey, Taylor (and Jack) reflect on how Museum was created and reminisce on the fun times they have had along the way. PerSPECtive listeners also get exclusive insights about the future of Museum since they are all graduating seniors.
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Episode 7 of perSPECtive is a special one: Chloe sits down with her good friend Miranda McKeon who, besides being a ray of sunshine, is a professional actress and breast cancer survivor at just 20 years old. Chloe and Miranda cover it all including how she found her passion for acting, the logistics of being on a big-time Netflix show, and why she decided to share her cancer journey with her following. In addition, Miranda discusses plans in the works for her professional career and the exciting things she has coming up!
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In this week’s episode of perSPECtive, Chloe sits down with Chris Laird and Burke Bloom. These friends founded Rancho Cold Brew, a single serving pre-packaged coffee company that is tailored toward customers who want a highly caffeinated coffee without the bitterness. Chris and Burke explain it all — from the logistics of brewing coffee to upcoming merch to the fun times they've endured along the way. These two motivated entrepreneurs also discuss their long-term goals and their plan of action for taking Rancho to the next level.
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