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 child

24:03-27:23: 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 free

38:04-43:10: Does he know he is neurodiverse?