In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity fashion designer Michael Ngo for a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and building a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world.

Michael shares how his obsession with fashion and Lady Gaga led him from designing custom pieces as a teenager to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. He opens up about his journey into celebrity fashion, the challenges of breaking into the industry, working with artists including Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, and how staying true to himself helped turn a passion into a successful career.

The conversation also dives into personal style, fashion trends, celebrity culture, creative confidence, and the lessons Michael has learned while designing for world-famous performers. Whether you're interested in fashion, entrepreneurship, or pursuing a creative career, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro + Meet Michael Ngo
01:15 How Fashion Became His Passion
03:40 Growing Up Inspired by Lady Gaga
06:10 The Moment Lady Gaga Noticed Him
08:45 Turning Creativity Into a Career
11:20 Breaking Into Celebrity Fashion
14:00 Working With Ariana Grande, J.Lo & Major Artists
17:10 Behind The Scenes Of Celebrity Styling
19:45 Fashion Trends, Personal Style & Creative Expression
22:15 Designing For Stage Performances & Tours
24:45 Building Relationships In The Fashion Industry
27:10 Dream Collaborations & Future Goals
29:15 Advice For Aspiring Creatives
31:00 Michael's Psycho + Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity jeweler Kyle Chan for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a luxury brand.

Kyle shares how a high school jewelry class sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led him to create pieces for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Blackpink, Miley Cyrus, and more. He opens up about the realities of working with celebrity stylists, designing custom jewelry for world tours and major events, and the lessons he's learned from some of the world's most recognizable names.

The conversation also dives into engagement ring trends, lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, personal style, building confidence, and Kyle's journey from selling handmade jewelry at flea markets to becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after jewelry designers.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro + Meet Kyle Chan
01:08 How a High School Jewelry Class Changed Everything
03:20 The Teacher Who Gave Him a B
05:05 Designing for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Blackpink
07:05 The Most Expensive Piece He's Ever Created
09:05 Creating Jewelry for Celebrity Tours & Events
11:15 Jewelry Trends That Need to Go
13:05 Behind the Jewelry in La La Land
15:15 Mixing Metals, Styling Tips & Personal Favorites
17:05 Engagement Ring Trends & Celebrity-Inspired Designs
19:20 Emerald Cuts vs. Marquise Cuts
21:00 Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
25:10 How Celebrities Borrow Luxury Jewelry
27:20 Dream Clients & Harry Styles
30:00 Working With Everyday Clients
31:30 From Flea Markets to Hollywood
33:20 Miley Cyrus, Kathy Richards & His Biggest Breaks
35:15 Lessons From Working With A-Listers
36:15 Final Advice + Where to Find Kyle

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In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Lacey Nicole for a real conversation about women’s health, infertility, trauma, and the medical system that too often leaves women unseen.

Lacey opens up about being dismissed for years before being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, how trauma and reproductive health can be deeply connected, and why women have to keep speaking up for themselves in medical spaces. They also talk about egg freezing, PCOS, miscarriage, advocacy, community, and the importance of telling the truth, even when it makes people uncomfortable.

00:00 Intro + meet Lacey Nicole
02:00 Lacey’s “psycho” + why women’s health is failing women
05:30 Being dismissed by doctors + her endometriosis journey
10:00 Trauma, PCOS, and reproductive health
15:00 Infertility, miscarriage, and breaking the silence
20:00 Egg freezing, endo flare-ups, and finding the right doctor
26:00 Why the medical system feels broken for women
31:00 Sharing scars, advocacy, and telling the truth online
35:30 Being taken, PTSD, and redefining trauma
40:30 Relationships, motherhood, and resilience
45:00 Signs of endometriosis + what to look for
48:00 Shame to Sparkle, community, and mic drop
50:15 Outro

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