Katie Kay and Francie are two successful business owners, investors, speakers, entrepreneurs and coaches who love to make business fun. They talk about pop culture and how it relates to business, their daily business challenges, and the mistakes they have made in business so you don’t have to. They also understand how to dress for success and the value a power suit has to make anyone a power player in the business world. Join them in making business fun again, or at least you can laugh at or with them while you’re learning from their valuable lessons.
Katie and Francie are back after some world travels to discuss hot topics. Francie revisits a tanning product that was the topic of a tiktok trending argument. What's a Stag and Doe you ask, aside from a Canadian money scheme, the ladies explain. Taylor Swift releases TTPD what are the thoughts on the album. Kim Kardashian, is she Aimee? Does the world hate her? Also why didn't her private equity raise the targeted 2B it was expected to. Lastly the first Monday in May… Met Gala talk!
Katie and Francie are back and they are here to help the ladies of There's Something about her, why aren't you open yet, and maybe get better Merch! We have ideas and want to help you ladies out. They also discuss the latest luxury brand fail, and as a result Francie has crossed them off her list. Find out what happened!!! Beyoncé has gone country and how do we feel about it. We also review DJ James Kennedy, and discuss the person who lost all respect and is not a girls girl!
Katie and Francie are back for 2024 and will be much more consistent this year. In this episode they discuss the long awaited topic of Britney Spears, her book, and the question of is she even real? They also catch up on FRANCIE'S Las Vegas review of Erika Jaynes Bet it All on Blonde show and Lisa Vanderpump's Vanderpump Paris restaurant. They both just went to CES and give an overview of what they experienced. Also caught up on some topics on TikTok and the year long cruise and what's really going on.
Katie and Francie discuss all things pop culture, starting with Kim Kardashian doing it again with SKIMS launching their men's line. Truly showcasing timing being everything. They also discuss the rebrand that Brittany and Jackson Mahomes are getting as a result of the Taylor Swift effect. From two of the most disliked people surrounding the NFL to possible favorites or will they drag Taylor down? Also discussed are wedding recommendations, and a review of the Brightline! (The train connecting Orlando to Miami)
Katie and Francie discuss the topic that is taking over the world… Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But who benefiting, and who's making the money?!? What's in my Celsius drinks? TikToks have been going viral drug testing Celsius… so we did it and the results are shocking! Other topics discussed are Usher, *NSYNC, David Beckham, and Posh and all things pop culture.
Katie and Francie discuss the luxury brand shopping experience, what they do well what they do wrong. What can we learn from luxury brands to build our customer loyalty and bring in new customers. In addition to how to diversify. Enjoy the bonus episode!
Katie and Francie discuss Bethenny Frankel and her interview of Rachel/Raquel Levis. Has Bethenny gone to far in her crusade to save reality TV stars or is she doing the right thing? The potential Super Bowl half time show is discussed (before it was announced). In addition to how *NSYNC should announce their next tour. Also will they be going to the show? With the launch of Alix Earle's Hot Mess podcast and the start of Call Her Daddy season 4, what's the lesson to be learned from what the “it” girls are doing.
Katie and Francie are BACK!!! After a bit of a summer break of a lot of business, travel, and chaos they are back. In playing a bit of catch up they discuss the phenomenon that was Barbie, aliens being real and if anyone was surprised. The conspiracy theories behind aliens and what they think. In addstion to The Creator, how the marketing plan should go not what they did. Most importantly who is Bobbi Althoff, what's real and what's fake and will she make it long term?
Katie and Francie discuss the infamous white party held 4th of July weekend in the Hamptons at Michael Rubin's house. Who was there, how do you get invited, and why our invites were lost in the mail. Kim K and Tom Brady were both there and what's the inside scoop in addition to who else was seen, and what does that mean for Michael's brand. The Kim and Kourtney drama, who's side are we on in the fight and who are you backing. How does the fight relate to business? What's the future of automation, and branding? Possibly the most important power tip of the week!
Katie and Francie take you back to their trip to Austin. Since the ladies have been a little busy they wanted to go back and revisit a hot topic while in Texas. Should you let your kids listen to, be inspired by, and learn from Andrew Tate? Make it make sense… someone please make it make sense. Is he a business genius or is he a threat to society? Or maybe a bit of both? Let us know what you think!?!
Katie and Francie discuss all things AI, will AI take over the world, is it helping or hurting and what you need to look out for. The ladies also get into the latest influencer marketing rescue done by AirBnB, was it staged or truly a great opportunity and move made by the company? They also discuss Elon Musk and the current state of Twitter and what they really think about it. What do his business moves tell us, and what do you think? And as always their power tip of the week!
Katie and Francie discuss a few hot topics, but they actually have inside information on topics. The truth of Kim K and Tom Brady, and why it's such a big deal to everyone. What's about to happen on the next season of Yellowstone? Not only do we have a Scandavol but we also have a Randall Scandal, and Katie and Francie have some inside info to share. Why do people willing go on reality TV when they know they have skeletons in their closets? And the manifestation of clubhouse to brokehouse, did we make them broke? Lastly congrats to Jeff Bezos, but why are you getting married again? Join the ladies to hear all the tea on this weeks episode.
Katie and Francie discuss a lot of hot topics this week starting with a brief discussion on the Met Ball, and who's still relevant and who isn't. Why is everyone on Ozempic and should Francie try it or will it be bad for her health? The IRS is coming after influencers and will they be ready for it? The giant fail of influencers and F1, and Tarte continues to stay top of mind, but maybe not for good reason! Reality royalty closing the doors to their businesses and other's financial troubles leading to divorce! They cover it all and how it's impacting brands and businesses.
Katie and Francie discuss how Katie's speaking engagement went over the weekend, and her wardrobe malfunction. They also discuss Tarte's latest brand trip and why, according to the CEO, they do so many trips. Katie and Francie also discuss JLo and the transition she is currently making. Also how did the leading ladies of VPR make it to the White House?
Katie and Francie discuss Coachella, the brands that won the brands that fumbled the bag!!! What's the ROI for the brand trips that surround this event, who wants to send us next year? Also insider info on a Coachella headliner who backed out and why. We also discuss the death of retail with Bed Bath & Beyond closing stores. In addition to how these brands need to pivot to succeed, who's doing it well and other ideas to adapt! Lastly we discuss successful women dating younger men. Why women always get called names in any relationship dynamic. This needs to change and Francie volunteers to take this challenge on!!!
Katie and Francie break the news on Tom Brady's new girlfriend. They both were recently in Paris and talk about some of the things that happened, how they acted like they belong to get where they needed to be. Katie saved some lives, Francie hurt some feelings, and brands were discussed. They also discuss Beis, Bud Light, and marketing and branding fails. Will you be buying your blue check mark on social media? They discuss it all on this longer episode!
Katie and Francie give you the update on their weekend adventures, which there were a lot of. Including police, LIV Golf, and a possible stolen car. They also discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's trial outcome, and her questionable eating habits. France is discuss banning filter on things influencers promote. Where is the consistency in brand messaging and marketing!
Katie and Francie discuss the idea of Francie doing a reality TV show based around women in business, should she do it or not? They also discuss the influence of the Alix Earle brand, and Fyre Festivals Billy McFarland ability to influence. What is Billy up to these days and would you hire him after his stint in jail? Also discussed is the topic of taxing remote workers based on the location they are working from.
Katie and Francie discuss the business behind celebrity brands and how they leverage them to make money. Ryan Reynolds being a genius in his ability to leverage for monetization. Where have the Kardashians gone? Another topic discussed. In addition to our “Am I crazy, or are y'all crazy” segment where the $.13 investment is discussed. Also their POWER TIP of the week!
Katie and Francie discuss the biggest topic that seems to be dominating their social news feeds, the Vanderpump Rules Scandoval drama. However, they put a twist on it. What's the business, branding, and financial fallout of a bad decision. They also discuss the monetization component, while letting Ariana know they are here if she needs investors for the sandwich shop! Also some tips on how to protect yourself financially in different situations.
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