Alejandra Hernandez on Autism advocacy & Mom Fashion

In this episode of Nightclubs to Nightfeeds, we sit down with celebrity stylist Alejandra Hernandez — also known as LaPilusa — whose work with artists like SZA, Kali Uchis, and Kehlani has helped shape some of music’s most iconic looks. But beyond fashion, Alejandra opens up about motherhood, identity, and advocating for her autistic son.We talk about representation in fashion, how personal style evolves through different seasons of motherhood, therapy and body image changes, and the emotional journey of noticing developmental delays and pursuing an autism diagnosis. Alejandra shares the realities of navigating IEPs and frustrations with Los Angeles Unified School District, raising a neurodiverse child with freedom and confidence, and the things she wishes people would stop saying about autism. It’s an honest, emotional, empowering conversation about motherhood, advocacy, and learning to trust yourself as a parent.Time stamps: :30-2:24: Who is Alejandra Hernandez/ LaPilusa?! 2:31- 6:47: Representation in fashion 6:38- 15:58: Style changing through motherhood seasons 15:59-18:23: Therapy and body changes 18:24 -24:02: Noticing developmental delays + advocating for your child24:03-27:23: Autism diagnosis 27:24-33:38: Milestones + Finding the right school 33:39-35:03: Regulating emotions on the spectrum 35:04-38:03: Raising kids to be free38:04-43:10: Does he know he is neurodiverse?43:11-54:52: LAUSD/ IEP/ legal school frustration54:53-57:33: Autism in different cultures57:34-1:03:00: Things you wish people would stop saying about autism 1:04:00-01:08:00: 3 Mom non- negotiables 👶 Ready for real talk, laughs, and sisterly advice? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications! CONNECT:Alejandra: Instagram: @aleherself Instagram: @nightclubs2nightfeedsTikTok: @nightclubs2nightfeedsKristine: Instagram: @HeyKristine16TikTok: @GRL_CollectiveNicole:Instagram: @WithNicoleGarciaTikTok: @WithNicoleGarciaKrystal Bee:Instagram: @KrystalBeeTikTok: @TheKrystalBee🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.