The importance of representation with fashion photographer Naila Ruechel

“My success doesn’t have to exclude yours” - Naila Ruechel Naila Ruechel is a celebrated model, stylist, video director and fashion photographer whose work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar and New York Magazine among others. In this episode she talks about what diversity and representation means in the creative industries and how she has navigated the world as a Black woman. She cares deeply about mentoring young people and creating opportunities for people of color and in this episode she also shares her top advice on how to make it as a freelancer in the fashion industry. Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected] discussed in this episode:Diversity and representation   We have a history of exclusive clubs People are taking steps to right that wrongFocus on areas in which you can actually have an impact Mentoring and paying it forward  I take mentorship really seriously My success doesn’t have to exclude yours Young people are mentors to me as wellBusiness of fashion Nobody gives you anything unless you ask for it Find the unique value that you bring to every roleWe have to as women push forward Resources mentioned in this episode:Naila’s website (link)Naomi Campbell Melanie Daniels Shanika JarvisSaya Jordan Dario Calmese Tyler Mitchell Edward Enninful Samir Nasir  Mae Jemison Issa Rae Shonda RhimesJordan PeeleHidden Figures (link)Mario Testino Annie Leibovitz Werner Herzog The Glass Menagerie by Tenessee Williams (link)