Ava Diaz: Leading Fashion Forward

In the Season 2 premiere of the Twin Cities Leaders Podcast, host Kevin King sits down with Ava Diaz, co-producer of the La Rotunda and Walk the Line fashion shows, for a vibrant conversation about leadership in the creative space. Together, they explore Ava’s journey from journalism to fashion, the energy of the Twin Cities style scene, and the behind-the-scenes teamwork that brings her shows to life.Ava shares how collaboration fuels creativity, and how leadership in fashion means fostering openness, curiosity, and community. Whether you're a designer, student, or simply fashion-curious, this episode invites you to see leadership through a new lens — one that blends vision, style, and shared purpose.And don’t miss Ava’s Hidden Gem, a special segment sponsored by Kowalski’s Market, where she shares her Twin Cities hidden gem — a local treasure she believes more people should know about.Compensation was provided for the hidden gem segment.