In this episode of AWF The Record, attorney, TV host, author, and Judge Eboni star Eboni K. Williams joins the group chat for an unfiltered conversation on dating standards, the infamous “bus driver” controversy, single motherhood by choice, and why she refuses to apologize for being clear about what she wants.From her time on Real Housewives of New York to navigating public backlash, Eboni opens up about what it means to be a Black woman who is outspoken, ambitious, and completely unafraid of being misunderstood. She breaks down her views on relationships as a marketplace, why women should be honest about their standards, and the decision to become a mother on her own terms.The conversation also dives into career ambition, partnership, political compatibility in dating, and why so many women feel judged for making unconventional life choices. KEYPOINTS: <ul><li>0:00 Introduction</li><li> Real Housewives, Race, and Being the First Black Cast Member</li><li>The “Bus Driver” Controversy Explained</li><li>Eboni’s Dating Advice for Ambitious Women</li><li>Why She Chose Single Motherhood</li><li>The Backlash to Becoming a Solo Mom by Choice</li><li>Control, Independence, and Executive Decision-Making</li><li>Hot Takes on Dating, Money, and Relationships</li><li>Political Compatibility in Relationships</li><li>Can Women Really Have It All?</li></ul> QUOTES: “I&apos;m a woman who&apos;s always operating on an agenda without apology.” – Eboni Williams  “I love the executive decision-making I get as a solo parent.” – Eboni Williams  “If I feel like I need to check your phone, the relationship is over.” – Eboni Williams  “My right to exist freely and humanely as a black person in America is not a political issue.” – Eboni Williams  “I don&apos;t know that we can have them all at the same time.” – Eboni Williams  RESOURCES:  Eboni WilliamsWebsite: <a href='https://www.ebonikwilliams.com/'>.ebonikwilliams.com</a>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ebonikwilliams/'>.instagram.com/ebonikwilliams/</a>  Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;AWF The Record&lt;/em&gt;, attorney, TV host, author, and &lt;em&gt;Judge Eboni&lt;/em&gt; star &lt;b&gt;Eboni K. Williams&lt;/b&gt; joins the group chat for an unfiltered conversation on dating standards, the infamous “bus driver” controversy, single motherhood by choice, and why she refuses to apologize for being clear about what she wants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From her time on &lt;em&gt;Real Housewives of New York&lt;/em&gt; to navigating public backlash, Eboni opens up about what it means to be a Black woman who is outspoken, ambitious, and completely unafraid of being misunderstood. She breaks down her views on relationships as a marketplace, why women should be honest about their standards, and the decision to become a mother on her own terms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also dives into career ambition, partnership, political compatibility in dating, and why so many women feel judged for making unconventional life choices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYPOINTS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;0:00 Introduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Real Housewives, Race, and Being the First Black Cast Member&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The “Bus Driver” Controversy Explained&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eboni’s Dating Advice for Ambitious Women&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why She Chose Single Motherhood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Backlash to Becoming a Solo Mom by Choice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Control, Independence, and Executive Decision-Making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hot Takes on Dating, Money, and Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Political Compatibility in Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can Women Really Have It All?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUOTES:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I&amp;apos;m a woman who&amp;apos;s always operating on an agenda without apology.” – Eboni Williams &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I love the executive decision-making I get as a solo parent.” – Eboni Williams &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If I feel like I need to check your phone, the relationship is over.” – Eboni Williams &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“My right to exist freely and humanely as a black person in America is not a political issue.” – Eboni Williams &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don&amp;apos;t know that we can have them all at the same time.” – Eboni Williams &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eboni Williams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://www.ebonikwilliams.com/'&gt;.ebonikwilliams.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ebonikwilliams/'&gt;.instagram.com/ebonikwilliams/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of AWF The Record, attorney, TV host, author, and Judge Eboni star Eboni K. Williams joins the group chat for an unfiltered conversation on dating standards, the infamous “bus driver” controversy, single motherhood by choice, and why she refuses to apologize for being clear about what she wants. From her time on Real Housewives of New York to navigating public backlash, Eboni opens up about what it means to be a Black woman who is outspoken, ambitious, and completely unafraid ...

The #1 Way Women Lower Their Dating Currency | Eboni K. Williams

What does it really take to build a successful fashion brand?In this segment, fashion designer Sergio Hudson breaks down the reality of the fashion industry, from scaling a small brand to navigating luxury retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. He shares the hidden costs of production, the risks of wholesale, and why many fashion brands struggle to survive.This conversation also highlights the pressure of building as a Black designer and the importance of purpose, representation, and resilience in a highly competitive industry. RESOURCES:  Sergio Hudson Website: <a href='https://sergiohudson.com/'>sergiohudson.com</a>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sergiohudson/'>@sergiohudson</a> Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it really take to build a successful fashion brand?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this segment, fashion designer Sergio Hudson breaks down the reality of the fashion industry, from scaling a small brand to navigating luxury retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. He shares the hidden costs of production, the risks of wholesale, and why many fashion brands struggle to survive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation also highlights the pressure of building as a Black designer and the importance of purpose, representation, and resilience in a highly competitive industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sergio Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://sergiohudson.com/'&gt;sergiohudson.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sergiohudson/'&gt;@sergiohudson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does it really take to build a successful fashion brand? In this segment, fashion designer Sergio Hudson breaks down the reality of the fashion industry, from scaling a small brand to navigating luxury retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. He shares the hidden costs of production, the risks of wholesale, and why many fashion brands struggle to survive. This conversation also highlights the pressure of building as a Black designer and the importance of purpos...

[Go Awf] Sergio Hudson on The Hidden Costs of Scaling a Fashion Brand

In this episode of AWF The Record, legendary fashion designer Sergio Hudson opens up about the journey from small-town South Carolina to dressing some of the most powerful women in the world, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kamala Harris, and Kendall Jenner.Known for his razor-sharp tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, and unapologetic glamour, Sergio gets candid about the defining moment that changed everything: Michelle Obama’s viral inauguration look that crashed his website and launched his brand into another stratosphere. He shares the emotional reality of surviving the fashion industry as a Black designer, the business lessons that nearly broke him, and why staying true to his instincts became the key to building a global luxury brand.The conversation dives deep into the hidden economics of fashion, the pressure of dressing celebrities, Met Gala chaos, and the challenges independent Black designers face behind the scenes. Sergio also reflects on Americana, legacy, and why he sees himself as part of a larger cultural lineage rooted in American history.Sergio also gives unfiltered takes on quiet luxury, fast fashion, tailoring, baby hairs, super long wigs, Met Gala prep, and the fashion trends that seriously need to end. Tune in as this episode is a masterclass in vision, resilience, branding, and what it really takes to build an iconic fashion house. KEYPOINTS:<ul><li>0:00 Introduction</li><li>3:14 How his mother became the blueprint for the Sergio Hudson woman</li><li>5:16 Defining the “Sergio Hudson woman” and dressing powerful women</li><li>6:42 Moving to LA, celebrity styling, and building the brand</li><li>11:57 Why real garment construction is becoming a lost art in fashion</li><li>13:10 The expensive business lessons that nearly cost him everything</li><li>15:11 Sergio reacts to Hanifa pausing operations and the realities Black designers face</li><li>20:58 The Michelle Obama inauguration moment that changed his life overnight</li><li>33:26 Dressing 18 people for the Met Gala and the chaos behind the scenes</li><li>43:11 Sergio’s hot takes: quiet luxury, tailoring, fast fashion, baby hairs, and long wigs</li></ul> QUOTES: “You can tell when a designer knows how to make clothes and when they just know how to design clothes.” – Sergio Hudson “You’re like the personification of your ancestors’ wildest dreams.” – Jeannette Reyes “The art of being a clothing designer is almost dying.” – Sergio Hudson “A well-fitted outfit always beats an expensive one.” – Sergio Hudson “When the rubber hit the road, the designers of color were the first ones to be dropped.” – Sergio Hudson RESOURCES:  Sergio Hudson Website: <a href='https://sergiohudson.com/'>sergiohudson.com</a>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sergiohudson/'>@sergiohudson</a> Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'></a>Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;AWF The Record,&lt;/em&gt; legendary fashion designer &lt;b&gt;Sergio Hudson&lt;/b&gt; opens up about the journey from small-town South Carolina to dressing some of the most powerful women in the world, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kamala Harris, and Kendall Jenner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Known for his razor-sharp tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, and unapologetic glamour, Sergio gets candid about the defining moment that changed everything: &lt;b&gt;Michelle Obama’s viral inauguration look&lt;/b&gt; that crashed his website and launched his brand into another stratosphere. He shares the emotional reality of surviving the fashion industry as a Black designer, the business lessons that nearly broke him, and why staying true to his instincts became the key to building a global luxury brand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation dives deep into the hidden economics of fashion, the pressure of dressing celebrities, Met Gala chaos, and the &lt;b&gt;challenges independent Black designers face behind the scenes&lt;/b&gt;. Sergio also reflects on Americana, legacy, and why he sees himself as part of a larger cultural lineage rooted in American history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sergio also gives unfiltered takes on quiet luxury, fast fashion, tailoring, baby hairs, super long wigs, Met Gala prep, and the fashion trends that seriously need to end. Tune in as this episode is a masterclass in vision, resilience, branding, and &lt;b&gt;what it really takes to build an iconic fashion house.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYPOINTS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;0:00 Introduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3:14 How his mother became the blueprint for the Sergio Hudson woman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;5:16 Defining the “Sergio Hudson woman” and dressing powerful women&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;6:42 Moving to LA, celebrity styling, and building the brand&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:57 Why real garment construction is becoming a lost art in fashion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:10 The expensive business lessons that nearly cost him everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:11 Sergio reacts to Hanifa pausing operations and the realities Black designers face&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:58 The Michelle Obama inauguration moment that changed his life overnight&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:26 Dressing 18 people for the Met Gala and the chaos behind the scenes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:11 Sergio’s hot takes: quiet luxury, tailoring, fast fashion, baby hairs, and long wigs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUOTES:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You can tell when a designer knows how to make clothes and when they just know how to design clothes.” – Sergio Hudson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You’re like the personification of your ancestors’ wildest dreams.” – Jeannette Reyes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The art of being a clothing designer is almost dying.” – Sergio Hudson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“A well-fitted outfit always beats an expensive one.” – Sergio Hudson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“When the rubber hit the road, the designers of color were the first ones to be dropped.” – Sergio Hudson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sergio Hudson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://sergiohudson.com/'&gt;sergiohudson.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sergiohudson/'&gt;@sergiohudson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of AWF The Record, legendary fashion designer Sergio Hudson opens up about the journey from small-town South Carolina to dressing some of the most powerful women in the world, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kamala Harris, and Kendall Jenner. Known for his razor-sharp tailoring, sculpted silhouettes, and unapologetic glamour, Sergio gets candid about the defining moment that changed everything: Michelle Obama’s viral inauguration look that crashed his website and launched h...

Sergio Hudson: Michelle Obama, Beyoncé & The Brutal Truth About Black Designers

Who do you turn to when the industry gets brutal?In this segment, Jess Hilarious opens up about the mentors who helped shape her career, from Nick Cannon’s support to Kevin Hart’s unfiltered advice on handling controversy and staying authentic. She shares what she learned about navigating fame, dealing with criticism, and why not everyone deserves access to you.Jess also reflects on the importance of having a solid support system, protecting your energy, and understanding the difference between real relationships and industry connections.This is a must-listen for anyone trying to grow in their career without losing themselves in the process. GUEST RESOURCESJess HilariousWebsite: <a href='https://www.jesshilariousofficial.com/'>jesshilariousofficial.com</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jesshilarious_official/'>@jesshilarious_official</a>Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Who do you turn to when the industry gets brutal?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this segment, Jess Hilarious opens up about the mentors who helped shape her career, from Nick Cannon’s support to Kevin Hart’s unfiltered advice on handling controversy and staying authentic. She shares what she learned about navigating fame, dealing with criticism, and why not everyone deserves access to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jess also reflects on the importance of having a solid support system, protecting your energy, and understanding the difference between real relationships and industry connections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a must-listen for anyone trying to grow in their career without losing themselves in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;GUEST RESOURCES&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jess Hilarious&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://www.jesshilariousofficial.com/'&gt;jesshilariousofficial.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/jesshilarious_official/'&gt;@jesshilarious_official&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Who do you turn to when the industry gets brutal? In this segment, Jess Hilarious opens up about the mentors who helped shape her career, from Nick Cannon’s support to Kevin Hart’s unfiltered advice on handling controversy and staying authentic. She shares what she learned about navigating fame, dealing with criticism, and why not everyone deserves access to you. Jess also reflects on the importance of having a solid support system, protecting your energy, and understanding the difference bet...

[Go Awf] How Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart Helped Jess Hilarious Navigate a Cutthroat Industry

In this episode of AWF The Record, Jess Hilarious opens up about the realities of postpartum, navigating a major career shift with The Breakfast Club, and what it actually takes to find your voice in an industry that’s constantly watching.From waking up at 3:30 AM for radio to becoming a published author, Jess reflects on her journey from viral comedian to mainstream media personality. She shares how motherhood changed her, the emotional toll of postpartum, and the pressure of returning to work before feeling fully like herself again.The conversation also dives into the tension surrounding The Breakfast Club, public perception, and the moment things felt like they were happening without her. Jess gets real about misdirected anger, being labelled “difficult,” and what people still misunderstand about her.This isn’t just about comedy or radio. It’s about identity, growth, and learning how to stand in your truth even when the world has an opinion. KEY POINTS- 0:00 Introduction - 3:30 Life on The Breakfast Club and Early Mornings- 10:39 Becoming an Author and Career Evolution- 12:08 The Story That Almost Didn’t Make the Book- 13:09 Co-Parenting, Growth, and Breaking Toxic Cycles- 18:03 Where Her Comedy Comes From- 21:20 Going Viral and Building Her Platform- 22:58 The Wild ‘N Out Breakthrough Moment- 33:38 Mentorship from Kevin Hart and Industry Advice- 43:00 Joining The Breakfast Club and Public Reaction- 46:47 Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Career Timing- 50:24 Postpartum, Self-Doubt, and Returning to Work- 54:54 The Breakfast Club Tension and What Really Happened- 59:17 Misconceptions, Growth, and Moving Forward QUOTES “I never thought I would have done… writing a book.” – Jess Hilarious“I was even questioning me being funny.” – Jess Hilarious“I was worried about how people were gonna look at me… how people still probably call child protective services.” – Jess Hilarious“We had no more time to engage in toxicity.” – Jess Hilarious Jess HilariousWebsite: <a href='https://www.jesshilariousofficial.com/'>jesshilariousofficial.com</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jesshilarious_official/'>@jesshilarious_official</a> RESOURCES: Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;AWF The Record&lt;/em&gt;, Jess Hilarious opens up about the realities of postpartum, navigating a major career shift with &lt;em&gt;The Breakfast Club&lt;/em&gt;, and what it actually takes to find your voice in an industry that’s constantly watching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From waking up at 3:30 AM for radio to becoming a published author, Jess reflects on her journey from viral comedian to mainstream media personality. She shares how motherhood changed her, the emotional toll of postpartum, and the pressure of returning to work before feeling fully like herself again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation also dives into the tension surrounding &lt;em&gt;The Breakfast Club&lt;/em&gt;, public perception, and the moment things felt like they were happening without her. Jess gets real about misdirected anger, being labelled “difficult,” and what people still misunderstand about her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about comedy or radio. It’s about identity, growth, and learning how to stand in your truth even when the world has an opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEY POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 0:00 Introduction &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 3:30 Life on The Breakfast Club and Early Mornings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 10:39 Becoming an Author and Career Evolution&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 12:08 The Story That Almost Didn’t Make the Book&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 13:09 Co-Parenting, Growth, and Breaking Toxic Cycles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 18:03 Where Her Comedy Comes From&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 21:20 Going Viral and Building Her Platform&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 22:58 The Wild ‘N Out Breakthrough Moment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 33:38 Mentorship from Kevin Hart and Industry Advice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 43:00 Joining The Breakfast Club and Public Reaction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 46:47 Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Career Timing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 50:24 Postpartum, Self-Doubt, and Returning to Work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 54:54 The Breakfast Club Tension and What Really Happened&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- 59:17 Misconceptions, Growth, and Moving Forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUOTES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I never thought I would have done… writing a book.” – Jess Hilarious&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I was even questioning me being funny.” – Jess Hilarious&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I was worried about how people were gonna look at me… how people still probably call child protective services.” – Jess Hilarious&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We had no more time to engage in toxicity.” – Jess Hilarious&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jess Hilarious&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://www.jesshilariousofficial.com/'&gt;jesshilariousofficial.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/jesshilarious_official/'&gt;@jesshilarious_official&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of AWF The Record, Jess Hilarious opens up about the realities of postpartum, navigating a major career shift with The Breakfast Club, and what it actually takes to find your voice in an industry that’s constantly watching. From waking up at 3:30 AM for radio to becoming a published author, Jess reflects on her journey from viral comedian to mainstream media personality. She shares how motherhood changed her, the emotional toll of postpartum, and the pressure of returning to w...

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