The Curated Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Fashion Month Spring/Summer 2025 has come to a close and it’s time to unpack our suitcases, the industry tea, and everything else in-between. In this episode, Kendall is joined by Matthew Cancel, Aaron Royce, and Bella Gerard––each guest comes from a different part of the fashion industry to share their POV on the season. We dive into our hot takes––is the format still useful? How does the industry deal with multi-hyphenate creatives? Is it still glamorous or fun? Plus, we discuss Paris Hilton, Prada, TikTok trend forecasters, and the Gap––yep, you read that right. Tune in for the full conversation and connect with the guests below. 

MATTHEW: IG + Website

AARON: IG

BELLA: IG, Substack + TikTok

ABOUT:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she cuts through the noise for you by taking a holistic approach to trends in fashion, beauty, wellness, and travel; think utilizing a global lens, delving into the deeper mindsets at play, looking at both traditional and new-age ways of forecasting, and empowering you to find your most aligned and unique voice in a sea of sameness. We’ll go over monthly trend recaps, dive into larger topics at hand in solo episodes, and chat with guest curators to uncover how they curate their creativity, mindset, and career.

Plus, head to Substack for more stories and insights while you wait for the next episode and follow along on Instagram, too. 

Host Kendall Becker chats with Krissy Cela, co-founder and creative director of Oner Active on just what it means to show strength––whether that's powering through a heartbreak that leads you to your purpose, crushing your workout, or showing up for yourself and others with kindness. Oner Active is the only strength training activewear brand for women––it's meant to highlight your curvature, be just as practical as it is fashionable, and offers up a range of color and fit options to ensure any woman feels confident when she enters the gym. In this episode, we chat about Krissy's story of getting her start in both fitness and fashion design, trends within the fitness industry, and what wellness means to Krissy (spoiler alert: it may not be what you'd think!).

Follow Krissy and Oner Active on IG for more!

ABOUT:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she cuts through the noise for you by taking a holistic approach to trends in fashion, beauty, wellness, and travel; think utilizing a global lens, delving into the deeper mindsets at play, looking at both traditional and new-age ways of forecasting, and empowering you to find your most aligned and unique voice in a sea of sameness. We’ll go over monthly trend recaps, dive into larger topics at hand in solo episodes, and chat with guest curators to uncover how they curate their creativity, mindset, and career.

Plus, head to Substack for more stories and insights while you wait for the next episode and follow along on Instagram, too. 

In this week's episode, Kendall Becker is joined by Charlotte Cruze, co-founder of Alice Mushrooms, a functional mushroom brand that makes chocolates formulated for sleep and focus. Charlotte is a food scholar and wellness authority who has a knack for building forward-thinking brands. We dive into her career pivot from media into wellness, everything you need to know about mushrooms, and what it was like building Alice––from working with her co-founder Lindsay, carefully sourcing the ingredients, and consulting with experts from homeopathic doctors to chocolatiers to master a perfect product.

Plus, I'm a major fan of their chocolates and branding, so be sure to listen along and check out Alice Mushrooms for yourself on their website and Instagram!

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

If you've ever wondered what trend forecasting is, you'll want to tune in. In this week's solo episode, I dive into what it's actually like being a trend forecaster + fashion editor, what goes into developing those skills, where you can work within this sector of the fashion industry, and the best sources of fashion inspiration.

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

From college roommates to partners in life and business, Tanner and Fletcher have come a long way from two soon-to-be-freshmen in a Facebook group. While still roommates, the duo has added co-founders to their roster of titles as well as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees. Tanner Fletcher is an emerging genderless brand that pushes that boundaries between masculinity and femininity and offers up an of-the-moment lens of bygone eras. Their collections consistently spark warm, feel-good moments of nostalgia while addressing critical oversights within the fashion industry––and creating community amongst their customers. Listen in as we discuss what it's like growing a young brand with purpose, balancing a personal and professional relationship, and curating your creative lens.

Even for those outside of the fashion industry, Fashion Week immediately sparks a connotation of star-studded runway shows, champagne towers, and, well, chaos if you live in any of the host cities––and while the Weeks can get a bad (and frivolous) rep, I promise that there's still a purpose to it all. Whether you work in the industry and know the Weeks all too well yet are only fluent within your sector, or it's not quite your thing but are still intrigued by it all, this episode outlines how different facets come together to create a meaningful month of events to help share the hard work of designers. Tune in to hear from Arielle Siboni, Fashion Director of Women's RTW at Bloomingdale's, Matthew Cancel, Head Publicist & CEO of Cancel Communications, and Caroline Vazzana, Author & Content Creator as they discuss their roles as well as where to eat, stay, and play throughout NYFW.

Plus, follow Arielle Siboni, Matthew Cancel, & Caroline Vazzana here.

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

Ahead of Fashion Week(s), I'm kicking off a four-part series with my very lovely friends and editorial peers: Savannah Sitton, Market Editor at Fashionista and Beatrice Hazlehurst, freelance Features Editor at publications like Rolling Stone, Vogue, Paper & more. While fashion gets a rap for being cutthroat, we actually met at a press dinner (shoutout Longchamp!) in Los Angeles and bonded over endless stories on early career days that mimicked The Devil Wears Prada, the great NYC vs. LA debate, interviewing celebrities, and balancing a calendar of events while finding time for creativity, wellness, and a personal life (what a concept!). So, obviously we had to pop into the studio six months later and record it for you to hear, too.

Beatrice's IG: @beatricehazlehurst

Beatrice's Podcast: (UN)COVER GIRL

Savannah's IG: @savannahsitton

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

Whether you're working on a creative endeavor or wanting to show up as your best self in your relationships, curating your mental and physical health is key as a foundation. While we all love "talk therapy", there are so many other tools–both traditional and unconventional–available to find what actually works best for you within healing and self-discovery. In this episode, I outline my favorite tools and practices (from hypnotherapy to astrology readings in Bali) that I've tried throughout the years–and actually made a difference.

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

Is there really a better business name than Boys Lie? I think not. What started as a makeup line has turned into a fully fledged brand of apparel, jewelry, and homeware, but, most importantly, it's a community. Co-founders and best friends Tori and Leah share their stories of how heartbreak turned into a manifestation of their dreams: a thriving business, creative outlet, a community that acts a safe space for healing––and not to mention, a place on the Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. Shop the brand, follow along on IG, and tune into their podcast here.

About The Curated Podcast:

Join Kendall Becker, New York City-based fashion editor & trend forecaster, as she connects with global creatives across luxury fashion, hospitality, and wellness to uncover the purpose, passion, and inspiration behind a guest's life path and showcase that unconventionality can be the perfect curation, too.

Plus, head to YouTube for travel videos, and stay up-to-date in-between episodes by following along on Instagram and TikTok. 

The Curated World on YouTube: ⁠@kendall.becker⁠

The Curated Podcast’s IG: ⁠@thecuratedbykendall ⁠

Kendall’s IG: ⁠@kendall_becker ⁠

TikTok: ⁠@kendall.becker

From Vogue to Barney's, it's undeniable that Marina Larroudé has curated an impressive resume within the fashion industry. Now, she's translated her expertise into a namesake accessories label. The brand perfectly taps of-the-moment style, craftsmanship, and a balance of accessibility and aspiration. Plus, we chat what it's like building a brand with your husband as a co-founder, seeking collection inspiration, and behind-the-scenes moments within the industry. Shop Larroudé  here, and don't forget to give them a follow, too.