PODCAST · arts
perSPECtive
by SPEC magazine
The students of USC have such interesting life stories. Whether it be their upbringings, side hustles, internships, or aspirations, every person has a narrative that's worth sharing. So this podcast — which is an extension of SPEC magazine, a student-run fashion, lifestyle, culture, and wellness publication at USC — was made in an effort to capture those unique perspectives and, for a minute, see the world through the eyes of USC's most innovative thinkers. Hosted by Chloe Kopsky, she sits down with an array of students and navigates their life stories through honest, engaging conversation.
Episodes
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Fill Your Tank - Miranda McKeon
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…
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Photographer & Start-up Co-Founder — Mia McCarthy
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...
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Pickle — Nick & Ian
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...
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Hadley Greene's POV on fashion and personal style
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...
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Sophisticated Spreads — Emmy Rener
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…
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LAV — Natalie Felikian
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...
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HNGR — Jake Sacks
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...
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Welcome BACK to perSPECtive!
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...
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a SPEC of SPEC Magazine
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...
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Ava Noble
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…
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4085 Productions — Jordan, Alex, Kaleb, & Maximus
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.…
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Amy Kamalani
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...
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a SPEC of health and wellness w/ Fiona Neville
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...
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a SPEC of film photography w/ Hollis Brown
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...
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840 West — Cadie & Allana
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…
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CarbonLink Inc. — Mitchell Morrison
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...
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@ClaireCanCook
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....
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Museum — Fardad, David, Trey, Taylor & Jack
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,...
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Miranda McKeon
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...
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Rancho Cold Brew — Chris & Bruke
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...
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Handle Delivery — Eli Kia (CGO)
In episode 5 of perSPECtive, Chloe talks with Eli Kia, the Chief Growth Officer for Handle Delivery. Handle is an instant convenience store for college students that delivers snacks, beverages, ice cream, and more in 15 minutes or less by utilizing a student workforce and electric vehicles. Eli...
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Cup of Troy — Shawn & Xavier
In episode 4, Chloe chats with Shawn Tran and Xavier Bradley, both of which are a part of Cup of Troy. What started out of a craving for a community in the pandemic, this company started with students making coffee for their friends. Word quickly got around and soon they were filling their front...
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Row Rave — Jordan, Julia, & Chloe
In this week’s episode of perSPECtive’s, Chloe sits down with Jordan Bamberg, Julia Tribolet, and Chloe Tan — 3/5 co-founders of Row Rave. This female-founded music company started out of admiration for the USC DJ community and has held successful music events with 1200+ attendees and over 10 DJs...
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Rae Threads — Skylar Maio
In episode 2, we hear from Skylar Maio or Rae Threads. Her handmade carry-all bag business is a pandemic born business that celebrates the creativity of multiple generations as she also sells tops crocheted by her grandmother. As a small business owner, Skylar explains her perSPECtive of being an...
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USC Vintage — Jack Engstrom
In perSPECtive’s first full-length episode, Chloe sits down with USC Vintage, or as others know him, Jack Engstrom. Starting out by hustling sneakers, Jack explains how his business has evolved into a collection of USC vintage clothing. From the logistics of owning a business to the beauty of...
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welcome to perSPECtive!
In this quick introductory trailer get to know your host, Chloe Kopsky, and what to expect in upcoming full-length episodes in which she sits down with USC students with stories worth sharing. Be sure to follow @specmagusc on Instagram to get updates about new episodes!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The students of USC have such interesting life stories. Whether it be their upbringings, side hustles, internships, or aspirations, every person has a narrative that's worth sharing. So this podcast — which is an extension of SPEC magazine, a student-run fashion, lifestyle, culture, and wellness publication at USC — was made in an effort to capture those unique perspectives and, for a minute, see the world through the eyes of USC's most innovative thinkers. Hosted by Chloe Kopsky, she sits down with an array of students and navigates their life stories through honest, engaging conversation.
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The students of USC have such interesting life stories. Whether it be their upbringings, side hustles, internships, or aspirations, every person has a narrative that's worth sharing. So this podcast — which is an extension of SPEC magazine, a student-run fashion, lifestyle, culture, and wellness...
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