In this episode, Alyssa and Michelle give tips for staying fashionable and functional for winter. Dive into their favorite ways to wear puffers, pea coats, and even long johns!...?

In this episode, Alyssa and Michelle give tips for staying fashionable and functional for winter. Dive into their favorite ways to wear puffers, pea coats, and even long johns!...?

S3E3 Winter Weather Chic

Follow along as Alyssa and Michelle discuss the trends of 2019 and predict what will stay for 2020. Happy Holidays and see you in the new year!

Follow along as Alyssa and Michelle discuss the trends of 2019 and predict what will stay for 2020. Happy Holidays and see you in the new year!

S3E2 END OF THE DECADE

Hey y'all! Alyssa and Michelle are back with a brand new season starting with some holiday cheer! How to look and give sustainably this holiday with Cosabella, Amur, Dolce Vita, Jaggar, and Lulus!

Hey y'all! Alyssa and Michelle are back with a brand new season starting with some holiday cheer! How to look and give sustainably this holiday with Cosabella, Amur, Dolce Vita, Jaggar, and Lulus!

S3E1 Sustainable Holiday!

In the Season 2 Finale of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle take you through a high-society tradition across seas - High Tea! The English tradition has a great and FASHIONABLE history behind it. Cheerio!

In the Season 2 Finale of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle take you through a high-society tradition across seas - High Tea! The English tradition has a great and FASHIONABLE history behind it. Cheerio!

S2E9 The TEA (History of)

Halloween Episode with special guest witch Leslie McAllister! Alyssa and Michelle dig deep into the TRUTH behind witchcraft, discuss witch fashion and rituals, and get to know Leslie a little more with background in fashion! Listen if you dare!You can find Leslie @juju_pgh on isntagram or at shop-juju.comHer podcast is Ask a Hag! On instagram: @ask.a.hagShe sells vintage too @ceremonial_vtgOur beautiful transition song is The Swan by Clara Rockmore

Halloween Episode with special guest witch Leslie McAllister! Alyssa and Michelle dig deep into the TRUTH behind witchcraft, discuss witch fashion and rituals, and get to know Leslie a little more with background in fashion! Listen if you dare! You can find Leslie @juju_pgh on isntagram or at <a href="http://shop-juju.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shop-juju.com</a> Her podcast is Ask a Hag! On instagram: @ask.a.hag She sells vintage too @ceremonial_vtg Our beautiful transition song is The Swan by Clara Rockmore

S2E8 Season of the Witch

In this ranty/heated episode of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle discuss the dangers of fast fashion, define bankruptcy for a corporation, and tell YOU how to shop second had with pennies. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and prepare to spill!!!!!

In this ranty/heated episode of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle discuss the dangers of fast fashion, define bankruptcy for a corporation, and tell YOU how to shop second had with pennies. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and prepare to spill!!!!!

S2E7 PSA/How to Shop Second Hand

In this extensive episode about Paris Fashion Week, Alyssa and Michelle take you through about half of Paris's shows. The duo discusses eco-friendly fashion/lifestyle, diversity on the runways, and of course, the looks! Longest episode to date chock full of good stuff! 

In this extensive episode about Paris Fashion Week, Alyssa and Michelle take you through about half of Paris's shows. The duo discusses eco-friendly fashion/lifestyle, diversity on the runways, and of course, the looks! Longest episode to date chock full of good stuff!

S2E6 Paris Fashion Week

In this episode of the Influence, Michelle and Alyssa rant about the environment, there favorite current TV shows, and then finally talk a little bit about the recent fashion week in Milan! Hear the duos stance on fashion vs the planet. And of course, what is an episode without a lot of shade?!

In this episode of the Influence, Michelle and Alyssa rant about the environment, there favorite current TV shows, and then finally talk a little bit about the recent fashion week in Milan! Hear the duos stance on fashion vs the planet. And of course, what is an episode without a lot of shade?!

S2E5 Milan Fashion Week & Fashion Vs. Earth

In this sniffly episode of The Influence, sick Alyssa and chatty Michelle react (while recording) to the SS20 shows of London Fashion Week. The pair view the top 10 shows according to Vogue and attempt to dissect what they are seeing as they see it. Confused? Just listen.

In this sniffly episode of The Influence, sick Alyssa and chatty Michelle react (while recording) to the SS20 shows of London Fashion Week. The pair view the top 10 shows according to Vogue and attempt to dissect what they are seeing as they see it. Confused? Just listen.

S2E4 London Fashion Week: First Reactions

We skipped last week! Oops! Is fashion week dead? Let's discuss! Our faves from New York Fashion Week from influencers to designers. Catch up on our lives (boring) and listen as we review the best/worst of fall/winter 19/20 presentations.

We skipped last week! Oops! Is fashion week dead? Let's discuss! Our faves from New York Fashion Week from influencers to designers. Catch up on our lives (boring) and listen as we review the best/worst of fall/winter 19/20 presentations.

S2E3 NYFW

Influence is defined as the power to change, encourage, or make a difference without force. This is our perspective on the fashion industry and who/what influences it.

In this episode of The Influence, Michelle and Alyssa mull over the fall trend forecast, pick their favorites and pass on hasbeens. It wouldn't be a proper episode without spilling a little tea along the way. Dive into a pile of leaves with us and smell the crisp air on the horizon!

In this episode of The Influence, Michelle and Alyssa mull over the fall trend forecast, pick their favorites and pass on hasbeens. It wouldn't be a proper episode without spilling a little tea along the way. Dive into a pile of leaves with us and smell the crisp air on the horizon!

S2E2 Fall Mood

The Influence is back with a brand new agenda for Season 2! In this returning episode, the dynamic duo discuss the importance of small-town fashion scenes, the Pittsburgh organization Riverlife's Party At The Pier, and what to expect this season. Enjoy interviews from the event and so much bad singing.

The Influence is back with a brand new agenda for Season 2! In this returning episode, the dynamic duo discuss the importance of small-town fashion scenes, the Pittsburgh organization Riverlife's Party At The Pier, and what to expect this season. Enjoy interviews from the event and so much bad singing.

S2E1 Queen In Every Sense of the Word

In this final episode of Season 1, Alyssa and Michelle casually discuss how they see the fashion industry should evolve. The pair spill plenty of tea about the current sexual assailant photographers' scandal, along with copy-cat creatives, and the importance of industry accountability! 

In this final episode of Season 1, Alyssa and Michelle casually discuss how they see the fashion industry should evolve. The pair spill plenty of tea about the current sexual assailant photographers' scandal, along with copy-cat creatives, and the importance of industry accountability!

S1E10 The Future of Fashion

Oh Instagram...a never ending strand of selfies, algorithm changes, and FRAUD?! Oh, yes. Listen as Alyssa and Michelle dive into the mess that is Influencer Fraud. It's real. And it's gross.

Oh Instagram...a never ending strand of selfies, algorithm changes, and FRAUD?! Oh, yes. Listen as Alyssa and Michelle dive into the mess that is Influencer Fraud. It's real. And it's gross.

S1E9 The Instagram Police

In this episode, Alyssa and Michelle banter their way through this summer's hottest trends. Along the way, they discover several looks that they want to take with them to fall! It's pretty similar to the story of Hansel and Gretel, just listen.

In this episode, Alyssa and Michelle banter their way through this summer's hottest trends. Along the way, they discover several looks that they want to take with them to fall! It's pretty similar to the story of Hansel and Gretel, just listen.

S1E8 Summer Lovin: Trends to Transition With

This attempt at episode 7, two sleepy girls give half of a presentation on the evolution of the 'supermodel'. The other half of the episode is about... well.... everything else. Try to stick with us on this one!

This attempt at episode 7, two sleepy girls give half of a presentation on the evolution of the 'supermodel'. The other half of the episode is about... well.... everything else. Try to stick with us on this one!

S1E7 The One That's Kind of About Supermodels 

In this lively episode of K̶e̶e̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶U̶p̶ ̶W̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶K̶a̶r̶d̶ ....... I mean The influence! Alyssa and Michelle dissect one of fashion's most anticipated weeks of the year. This year being a particularly exciting one, inviting so many new designers to the houses. Join us in discussing what was worth the runway and what... needs improvements.

In this lively episode of K̶e̶e̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶U̶p̶ ̶W̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶K̶a̶r̶d̶ ....... I mean The influence! Alyssa and Michelle dissect one of fashion's most anticipated weeks of the year. This year being a particularly exciting one, inviting so many new designers to the houses. Join us in discussing what was worth the runway and what... needs improvements.

S1E6 BRAND New: Diving Into Couture Week

In this very special episode, Alyssa and Michelle invite their first guest, Lilliana Dee onto the show. Lily is an ASMRtist on YouTube and the three dive deep into social media challenges, how it affects their real lives, and how it affects their brains!

In this very special episode, Alyssa and Michelle invite their first guest, Lilliana Dee onto the show. Lily is an ASMRtist on YouTube and the three dive deep into social media challenges, how it affects their real lives, and how it affects their brains!

S1E5 The Anti-Social Social Media Club

In this episode of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle discuss the life, death, and possible comeback (?) of print media in a digitally driven world. In an attempt to debate, the duo reminisce about a lot of firsts including jobs and subscriptions! Is there a way for print to survive? Listen to find out!

In this episode of The Influence, Alyssa and Michelle discuss the life, death, and possible comeback (?) of print media in a digitally driven world. In an attempt to debate, the duo reminisce about a lot of firsts including jobs and subscriptions! Is there a way for print to survive? Listen to find out!

S1E4 Black and White and Dead All Over

In the third episode of The Influence, the duo have a light-hearted discussion about popular fashion brands and the tactics used to become an influential label. Who comes first? The supply or the demand? Who determines trends? All are questions asked in this lively hour.

In the third episode of The Influence, the duo have a light-hearted discussion about popular fashion brands and the tactics used to become an influential label. Who comes first? The supply or the demand? Who determines trends? All are questions asked in this lively hour.

S1E3 Manufactured Impact

I really enjoy this podcast. Michelle and Alyssa both have a dense knowledge of fashion and style that is evident as they share their perspective. I’ve learned about the industry by listening. Thank you.

Great Podcast!

What a great podcast, can’t wait for more!!

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