Lyn Elizabeth Paolo Marylin Fitoussi & Amy Parris on Costume Design | Women in Entertainment Podcast

Costumes aren’t just clothes; they’re storytelling, psychology, and world-building stitched into every scene. In this episode, three iconic designers - Lyn Elizabeth Paolo, Marylin Fitoussi, and Amy Parris - take us inside the real work behind the looks that audiences obsess over. From unexpected beginnings to defining “magic moments” on set, they share how a career in costume design is built: on grit, curiosity, and trust.They talk process, starting with the script, diving deep into research, and collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to build characters that feel lived-in. They also pull back the curtain on the job’s biggest misconception in the fact that it’s not glamorous; it’s early calls, long hours, constant problem-solving, and being a therapist, firefighter, and leader all at once. Additionally, they cover AI and what it means for creativity, and why protecting the human, intuitive “library” inside a designer’s mind matters more than ever.Listen to learn:- How designers translate words into a visual world through research- Why “costume is psychology” (and how collaboration really works)- The truth about managing budgets, teams, and on-set chaos- How to handle social media criticism—and still trust your gut- What gets newcomers hired: passion, curiosity, and a can-do attitudeThe Women in Entertainment Podcast presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television, to media and gaming, and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation, and beyond.Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...#WomenInEntertainmentPodcast #CostumeDesign #WomenInFilm #TVandFilm #BehindTheScenes #CreativeLeadership #StorytellingThroughStyle #FashionInFilm #FilmCraft #Mentorship