VS Voices

In this episode Suleika Jaouad and Amanda talk about her Oscar nominated film American Symphony, and Suleika's second cancer diagnosis happening the same week her husband Jon Baptiste was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards. They discuss transforming significant life challenges into avenues for connection and creativity.The beauty of finding small joys amidst uncertainty, the courage it takes to share our most vulnerable moments, and the profound growth that can come from acceptance and self-discovery. Suleika's story is testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.This is a conversation filled with honesty, vulnerability, and hope. Here are some thought-provoking takeaways from their discussion: The Isolation Journals: Discover how a 30-day project evolved into a thriving creative community, offering a space for storytelling and vulnerability. Small Joys: Learn about the practice of identifying daily moments of joy, and how this simple act can shift our focus and bring light to our lives. Resilience Through Creativity: Hear how both Suleika and Amanda have used their creative processes to navigate through illness and adversity, finding strength and connection along the way. The Role of Relationships: Explore the impact of relationships on our experiences with illness and the importance of building a supportive community. Embracing Uncertainty: Reflect on the idea of living each day with curiosity and wonder, rather than fear, and how this perspective can enrich our lives. The importance of therapy and the value of having a space to talk openly about the challenges we face in our relationships. Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes, and if you feel moved by our discussion, please share it with someone who might need to hear it too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ChasingHorse grew up in a matriarchal family in Alaska as a member of the Hän Gwich'in people. Her advocacy, on behalf of her community, has made her an ambassador in the fashion industry for new perspectives and values, which she inherited from her mother and grandmother. For ChasingHorse, integrity and authenticity runs deep—her entire family is rooted in Native advocacy and raised her to have a distinct, fiery voice all her own. In this passionate conversation, ChasingHorse walks us through the culture shock she encountered coming to the continental US for the first time, stewardship of nature, of her people's story, of the gifts they have to give, and the ways she grounds herself as she takes the fashion world by storm. Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taiwan-born designer found her original inspiration in a Laura Ashley dress owned by her mother—and she snipped, stitched, and sewed her own wardrobe until she recreated the clothes she pined after. Once her technique was refined in Asia and Europe, she launched her label in Tokyo in 2011. Her designs are meant to embody the female gaze—influenced by past and present Japanese subcultures, Asia, and ‘80s American culture. Her creations are fun, yet deeply personal and have gained a cult following across the globe. In this interview, Fax delves into the highs and lows of her childhood, pushing the boundaries of the classic Japanese aesthetic, “Kawai”, and how her motto of “It's okay to not be okay” played into her role in The Tour ‘23.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victoria's Secret Icon burst onto the acting and modeling scene while injecting a carefree cool that has contributed to her stardom. Ten years into her storied career, she is raising a son with her best friend, running a prolific podcast, and letting go of what doesn't serve her. In this insightful interview, Ratajkowski describes living without fear and maintaining control in an industry of complicated power dynamics, letting go of perfectionism, and getting to wear her first set of VS wings.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A member of The Tour ‘23's VS20, Sanchez exploded onto the scene when her short film Bebe premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her style is a mix of darkness and beauty, and for this project, Sanchez uses her signature aesthetic in the storytelling around women and their relationship to Bogota. In this interview, she urges listeners to reconsider stereotypes and examine the usefulness (and beauty) of female rage.  Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of the eponymous London-based label, Lele's designs marry her passion for formal draping with casual ease. Her work is rooted in her own cross-cultural background, examining her Indian and British identity all through a feminine lens. A winner of both the 2020 LVMH Prize and 10 Asian Designers to Watch Award, her work has been featured in exhibitions worldwide. In this intimate interview, Lele talks about her path in a post-Covid world and reveals behind-the-scenes details about her collection for The Tour ‘23.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-time best friends Aldridge and Swanepoel walked the VS runway years before Instagram was there to capture it. Their experiences bonded them, allowing the women to support one another through everything from motherhood to major business decisions. In this wide-ranging, reflective interview, the two The Tour '23 stars describe the changes they've seen at VS and the industry in general, what they admire about one another, and what sort of work they're investing in at this stage in their careers.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lagos-based designer identifies as a storyteller—and her fashion brand functions as a part of her personal narrative. She uses Africa as a central point of inspiration, while literally and figuratively weaving spirituality and conscientiousness into her designs. Her work has been featured in London, Paris, Lagos, Durban, and Bogota fashion week and has been exhibited throughout Africa and Europe. In this episode, she discusses being a Black woman in fashion's white space, holding privacy sacred, and the goddesses that inspire her daily.   Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jones makes her mark on history and The Tour ‘23 as one of the first trans models to ever wear a pair of iconic Victoria's Secret wings. Throughout this deeply revealing interview, Jones discusses her small-town upbringing, VS as a symbol of feminine power, and her role in the Prime Video special. In addition to modeling, she is an advocate, and works to create space for all people in the fashion community. Listen as she tells her story, highlights those who have inspired her, and gives never-before-heard details about her photos from the My Wings, My Way campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victoria's Secret Voices podcast is back with Season three. Join host Amanda de Cadenet in going behind the scenes with the iconic talent of the Tour '23. Learn about their experience and their personal, never before heard stories, along with so much more. Hear directly from the incredible women of the Tour 23, including Emily Ratajkowski, Lagos based designer Bubu Ogisi, Bogota based filmmaker Cristina Sanchez, Tokyo based designer Jenny Fax and London based designer Supriya Lele. VS Voices is the ultimate behind-the-scenes companion to The Victoria's Secret World Tour, the Amazon Prime special out September 26th. Listen on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vs Voices host Amanda de Cadenet brings you a series you will love as much as Voices. The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a game changing interview series featuring some of the most famous and impactful women in the world, sharing stories in an intimate and unique way. From music mega stars, to Presidents this series was the first of its kind and never fails to deliver powerful content.Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis kicks off the season sharing her unexpected journey to winning an Oscar, listen to this show wherever you get your podcasts or right here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-conversation-with-amanda-de-cadenet  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, VS Voices fans! Amanda de Cadenet is inviting men onto her award-winning interview series, The Conversation. After a celebrated career interviewing some of the most high-profile women in the world, Amanda is turning her attention to men. The Conversation: About the Men features Matthew McConaughey, Zachary Levi, Charlamagne tha God, Nick Viall, Kal Penn, Dr. Terry Real and is an iHeartRadio production. Listen here and subscribe to 'The Conversation: About the Men' on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pose actor Indya Moore is achieving their goals in spite of living through a traumatizing childhood. Brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, their realization that they had been assigned the wrong gender at birth caused them to leave home and enter the foster care system. Their struggle not only to transition, but to find the basic comfort, love, and security human beings need to survive, left them beaten and broken. But triumph they did, ultimately being cast in Pose, the breakout TV drama about trans women that uncannily mirrors their life. Now a successful model and actor, they share the intimacies of their experiences with host Amanda de Cadenet, along with their vision of changing everything they can for those who follow in their path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moms in America have always gotten a raw deal, but nothing showed it more than the pandemic. With no paid leave, the fight for flexible work, and discrimination in the workplace, it's no wonder 85% of Millenial women say being a mom is a struggle right now. But help is on the way—Reshma Saujani, the woman who founded Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, is here and she's on a mission. Her new book, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work, is calling for private and public policies to completely reconfigure the workplace. “Cancel all the women's empowerment series that you have!” is her message for employers, “and focus your company on how you are going to change all your corporate policies to make it possible for women to work and have kids.” She's got ideas – and the track record to prove she can make them come to life. Is this the woman who's about to change everything for moms across America? Our host Amanda de Cadenet finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She has scaled the heights of PepsiCo, Apple, Uber, and Netflix—blazing a trail through boardrooms of some of the world's most-successful companies. But it's been a hard climb, admits Bozoma Saint John, the marketing executive that companies keep on speed dial for radical solutions. In a refreshingly candid and searingly honest interview with host Amanda de Cadenet, ‘Boz', as she is known, opens up about the pain that has shaped her, the energy that drives her, and the losses that have given her the empathy to achieve at the highest level. “The magic secret sauce? It's human connection across everything,” she says. From her time as an Uber driver to what happened when Mary J. Blige interviewed Hillary Clinton, Boz takes us on a journey of a business life lived out loud—and shares her reflections of what that means to her now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are black women more likely to be diagnosed younger, and with more virulent cancers? Why is cancer treatment still so brutal? At what age should women get access to preventative care? These are some of the important  issues surrounding those  of us at risk or whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Host Amanda de Cadenet is joined by the internationally renowned breast surgeon and researcher Dr. Lisa A. Newman to discuss her cutting edge research, debunk the myths, (can the type of bra you wear increase your risk of cancer?!) and the surprising TV show that inspired Dr. Newman to pursue medicine as a career. ? ). During their talk, Amanda and Dr. Newman share their own personal cancer scares and their loss of loved ones. It's not often a voice can save a life but this episode of VS Voices is definitely one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's known as ‘The Oracle' and you'll soon hear why. Bethann Hardison's trailblazing career spans several decades. She started out  in the  garment industry, had a wildly successful modeling career , became a power agent, and a forever champion of diversity to this day. When you think of American fashion history, it starts here with Bethann. At the age of 79, she's showing no signs of slowing  down. Whether  dancing to BTS or jetting off to the opera,, she continues to live a full, rich lifestyle. “As life goes on, I'm truly taken with me, myself. I look at things and go ‘Wow!'” she says, giving us all an example for aging joyfully. In this conversation, she shares her early days as a correctional officer in a state prison, her friendship with the late artist Nick Kamen, and her brilliance at breaking the mold. “I had to bring more people of color onto the arena, and having a white model agency, I'd have more power to do it”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a highly-lucrative industry, but who really owns it? In her provocative new book, writer Fariha Roisin investigates the origin of wellness from the ancient civilizations of the East and traces it to present-day America. As a Muslim, queer, Bangladeshi-Canadian, Fariha’s own intersectionality is brilliantly demonstrated as she questions the way wellness has been adopted by Western culture. But is Fariha right? Host Amanda de Cadenet listens in as Fariha opens up about her identity and spirituality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda de Cadenet explores the secrets to successful extended relationships with America's number one divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. Laura has represented a string of celebrity clients, from Angelina Jolie to Dr Dre. As divorce attorney to the stars, she tells Amanda “One of the things that enrages me the most is false accusations” and shares how she advises her celebrity clients to conduct themselves in the public eye. Laura herself is not married, (“What’s the reason marriage would make sense for me? I can't think of one.”). She divorced her husband in 1993 and subsequently had two sons from separate relationships, maintaining relationships with both men. Amanda asks Laura to share her experience and advice on what women should know going into a marriage – and what they should know before they “burn the house down” and go into divorce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Deja Foxx now, because she’s going all the way. One of the youngest people in modern history to have worked on a presidential campaign, she not only intends to run for the White House “but I intend to win.” As one of the one in three young Americans who are ‘hidden homeless’, she stood up to senator Jeff Flake over his attempt to ban women from access to Planned Parenthood. “Why would you deny me the American Dream?” she asked. She was just 16 years old. Her protest went viral, and a political and personal star was born. She hasn't wasted any time since, and at the age of just 21, has already helped her heroine Kamala Harris become the first female, first Black and first Asian American Vice President, has become an active campaigner for reproductive justice and founded a digital community, GenZGirlGang, that seeks to redefine the way women and femmes do business, create relationships and build society. Amanda de Cadenet talks to Deja about community, scarcity and success - and what Kamala Harris tattooed on her arm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In her first-ever podcast interview, model and advocate Bella Hadid speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from mental health, creative outlets, and processing grief, to finding her voice. In conversations around the modeling industry, family relationships, and future endeavors, Hadid gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Model and advocate Valentina Sampaio speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from being a part of the transgender community, life in Brazil, her conservative upbringing, and breaking into the fashion industry. In conversations around gender identity, societal expectations, and self-acceptance, Sampaio gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athlete and equality advocate Naomi Osaka speaks with host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from crucial (and sometimes controversial) moments in her life, to her return to the court after multiple breaks, and her mental health journey. In conversations around her rise to tennis stardom, launching a skincare line, and owning her voice, Osaka gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Model and advocate Hailey Bieber speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from Christianity, life in the public eye, the effects of social media, and her journey to live authentically through kindness and love.In conversations around her marriage, religious upbringing, and more, Bieber gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American soccer player and activist Megan Rapinoe speaks with host Amanda de Cadenet about topics from addiction to family to women's equality, and everything in between. Through conversations around her childhood, discovering her sexual identity, and fighting for fair treatment in the sports industry, Rapinoe gives us an in-depth and personal glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Model and mental-health advocate Adut Akech speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp, assimilating within Western culture, discovering her love of the fashion industry, and leaving her family behind to chase her dreams. Through conversations around self-care, love and loss, and finding her power in being a Black woman in a Caucasian-dominated industry, Akech gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designer and breast cancer awareness advocate Stella McCartney speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about everything from the fashion industry and growing up in the spotlight to the war against body hair, and much more. Through conversations around her childhood, personal parenting techniques, and mission to protect the planet, McCartney gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Model Paloma Elsesser speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about growing up in LA, her transformative journey, and body positivity in the fashion industry. Through conversations around her childhood, drug and alcohol dependency, women's advocacy, and an unconventional journey to becoming a model, Elsesser gives us an in-depth glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and advocate Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks to host Amanda de Cadenet about her early life in India, how that upbringing impacted who she is now, and who she wants to become in the future.Through conversations around love, loss, religion, and spirituality, Chopra Jonas gives us an in-depth and personal glimpse into her life and career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria's Secret is excited to announce its first original podcast, VS Voices. Award-winning host and advocate Amanda de Cadenet connects with trailblazing women around the world to celebrate the multifaceted nature of the female experience. From models and athletes, to actors and designers, these honest conversations explore how their unique voices and journeys leave the world better than they found it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.