Gretchen Jones is the controversial winner of season 8 of Project Runway. Her singular style won the show, but her bold and ambitious personality led her to be cast as the season's villain. In this interview with contributor [Heather Lewenza](http://closetcasefiles.com/), Gretchen talks about what led her to put herself out there on television, what life was like after sudden fame, and how she's discovered her true career path through it all.

Just a note, this recording does have several words that you may not find appropriate for young listeners.