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Annie Glenn (also known as Urban Girl Annie) started her company LG Retail Enterprises back in 1994 and has been doing retail ever since. Although Annie majored in literature in college, she knew she wanted to own a business since she was 10 years old. With no prior background in retail, she credits her business success to having great instincts and a lack of fear. Today, she's a proud entrepreneur and a mom to two amazing boys, Jack and Cooper. Her hope is that her stores, including Urban Girl Accessories, bring joy and happiness to whoever walks through the doors. Jamie Carl is the owner and founder of Serge + Jane in Minneapolis, MN. S+J is a lifestyle boutique featuring men's, women's, kids, pets, vinyl, home + gifts in a 3-story shop (4 including the open-air rooftop where they host fashion shows, trunk shows, pop-ups + always a DJ + dance party)! Jamie spent the first 15 years of her career in retail at Target Corporation. Jamie spent the last 9 years there working on and leading the Internal Events Team. She was responsible for Board Meetings all the way up to 10,000-person National Team Meetings with guest speakers, musicians, fashion shows and more! Jamie left the role at Target when she couldn't balance two big jobs within retail in one family and took the opportunity to stay home with her two young boys for several years, all while fine-tuning her vision for the shop and "visually re-merchandising" her house for each holiday!Michael Schultz is the co-owner and creative eye of Cursive New York, which operates 2 stores in New York City. Cursive is a tightly focused concept with the simple mission of cultivating joy. Michael, along with his husband, Douglas Duncan, have established Cursive as a strong and forward voice in the industry. Cursive offers gift, stationery, home and lifestyle products and is constantly evolving. Cursive operated in New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal for 11 years and within ABC Carpet & Home for 15 years, until the Covid-19 pandemic upended those long runs. Making lemonade out of lemons, Schultz and Duncan doubled down on New York and opened 2 shops in New York's West Village neighborhood, 4 blocks apart. One shop is true to the original Cursive vision, while Cursive Home is the brand's extension into home goods. In this second Retailer Roundtable, we chat about what our three guests have been up to over the last couple of years. Annie, Jamie, and Michael all share the stories of how they started up their stores and how they approach shows. We discuss some of the highlights from the recent Las Vegas show, plans for the upcoming holiday season, and the craziest current in-store trends. We also talk about how everyone approaches sales and handles social media.This week's episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines.What's Inside: How Annie, Jamie, and Michael started their storesPlans for the upcoming holiday seasonHow to handle social mediaMentioned In This Episode:Annie GlennUrbangirlaccessories.comUrban Girl Accessories on InstagramJamie CarlSergeandjane.comSerge and Jane on InstagramMichael SchultzCursivenewyork.comCursive New York on Instagram

Join FemCity Founder and host of the FemCity Podcast, Violette de Ayala in a discussion with Demitra Vassiliadis of Heaven to Earth Astrology, and FemCity Founder's Circle Member.  Demitra sheds light on the key principles of astrology and how it influences our lives, and what is in store for the year ahead. Demitra unveils astrological insights, offering a glimpse into the energies that will shape the coming months. Whether you're an astrology newbie or enthusiasts, this episode promises to be an enlightening and entertaining exploration of the cosmic landscape. Tune in now to gain a deeper understanding of astrology and a sneak peek into the astrological forecast for 2024.  About Demitra // Demitra Vassiliadis of heaventoearthastrology.com is a spiritual astrologer and inspirational speaker who is passionate about helping others understand their unique talents and life path, reflected through the prism of spiritual astrology. Her interpretations and infectious enthusiasm for her subject have made her a popular speaker, performer, personal consultant, and workshop and retreat leader for clients such as Deepak Homebase at ABC Carpet and Home, NYC's Open Center where she was a regular ceremony leader and weekly blogger. She currently collaborates with NYC's Instituto Xilonen and has led workshops at New Age Health Spa, McGraw Hill corporate event, Mohonk Mountain House and more. Her Astrology practice is centered in NYC. Her work takes her across the tri state area and beyond.  About FemCity // Join FemCity with a complimentary Community Membership!It's the perfect way to sample our Membership, attend local events, meet FemCity Founder, Violette de Ayala and see if the FemCity vibe is a good fit for you. And it's free!. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women's networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. Want to learn about FemCIty? Join us for our free upcoming Get to Know FemCIty event.  About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala. About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women's groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.   

The wisdom runs as deep as the joy in my first guest Agapi Stassinopoulos. She opens this conversation by guiding us in a centering meditation and we go on to discuss how to accept yourself, get out of your head and become more available for life. Agapi is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. Through her books, workshops and keynotes she takes you on a journey and inspires you to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives you really want. She currently consults and presents for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. You can't help but smile throughout this love filled conversation. INNER CIRCLE GIFT FROM AGAPI Email Agapi at agapi@unbindingtheheart.com for 8 free guided meditations from her most recent book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life. MORE ABOUT AGAPI AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life's adventures and experiences. In her new book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, she takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master's degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Her previous books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses, were turned into PBS specials. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. Agapi has spoken and conducted meditations at many organizations and companies including L'Oreal, Accenture, SAP, LinkedIn, Pandora, Google, Nike, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Global Citizen Company, Museum of Modern Art, ABC Carpet & Home, Women's Health Magazine, Paul Mitchell, NYU, Gympass, and Hearst Communications amongst many others. She brings home the importance of self-care, practicing gratitude, generosity and self-love to enhance performance and productivity so we can experience happiness and fulfillment. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. FIND HER online at www.WakeUptotheJoyofYou.com   Social Media Instagram: @agapisees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapiStassinopoulos Twitter: @agapisays

Structural color and biomimicry are the subjects of this episode, and the blue morpho butterfly is a featured player in both. Structural color is how light interacts with the nano surface of a material - like a blue morpho butterfly wing, or the exoskeleton of an iridescent beetle. Biomimicry refers how science borrows from the natural world to create new technology. My special guest is the immensely stylish and interesting Genevieve Hudson-Price, actor and jewelry designer born and raised in NYC. As an actor, she is best known for her work on HBO's The Wire, The Deuce, and The Outsider. Her jewelry line, Blue Morpho Jewelry, is comprised of one-of-a-kind pieces handmade by Genevieve using recycled metals and ethically sourced precious materials—often featuring real butterfly wings and spider webs encased in hand-carved crystal and gold, as well as real beetles. All of her butterflies come from sustainable butterfly farmers—never hunters. Her jewelry is available is available at ABC Carpet & Home, her website is bluemorphojewelry.com. Photo thanks to Genevieve Hudson-Price.

On this special 'holiday' episode of Barriers to Entry, we welcome former EVP at ABC Carpet and Home and Founder of THE INBTWN STUDIOS Colleen Newell! The whole gang was actually in-person for the first time as Colleen shared her fascinating project that brings together physical spaces with virtual, mixed reality and beyond. Grab an eggnog and join this conversation that spans from an inspirational design story dating back to childhood, through to the process of finding investors and advisors for a new startup. Connect with Colleen Newell on LinkedIn! Moments to check out; Colleen introduces ‘THE INBTWN STUDIOS' and talks about their journey to create immersive, natively digital experiences. (12:51) How do you choose the right partners and investors for your company? (20:16) What are some design challenges when creating for physical and digital spaces? (23:48) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founded in 2000, Bokja had its first big break in New York City's ABC Carpet & Home with an acquisition of four pieces by Hollywood star Kate Hudson. What followed was a cascade of recognition and accolades by the likes of the FT's How To Spend It and stars like Madonna, Julia Roberts and designer Christian Louboutin. The Bokja duo offers us an insider look into the intricacies of their designs, but also the passion and sacrifices made that sit beneath the glamor of this popular Lebanese brand. We also delve into the psychology of what makes a design duo tick; what sets them apart; what keeps them ahead of trends and how they stay relevant. We also hear about the abandoned palace that became Bokja's HQ for 15 years– rabbit family and squatters notwithstanding!   Links: Financial Times: How to Spent It - “Our future is in Beirut” Nada Debs on The Lighthouse Conversations

Retail can be a monster. Just ask Michael Schultz and Douglas Duncan of Cursive. For 15 years, their stores within ABC Carpet & Home and in Grand Central Station were essential New York City shops, that is until COVID-19 shut them all down. But like the proverbial phoenix, Cursive is back in business, with two award-winning West Village shops. This shop keeping dream team spills on how a practical, careful business approach can not only carry a brand into the next chapter but can also make it all look easy!   Guest Website:  https://cursivenewyork.com/      https://www.instagram.com/cursivenewyork/ Thank you for podcasting with NY NOW! We look forward to connecting with you across all our platforms and seeing you in person! Website: nynow.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/ny_now Facebook: www.facebook.com/nynowmarket

Michael Schultz is the co-owner and creative eye of Cursive New York, which operates 2 stores in New York City.  Cursive is a tightly focused concept with the simple mission of cultivating joy. Michael, along with his husband, Douglas Duncan, have established Cursive as a strong and forward voice in the industry.  Cursive offers gift, stationery, home and lifestyle products and is constantly evolving. Cursive operated in New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal for 11 years and within ABC Carpet & Home for 15 years, until the Covid-19 pandemic upended those long runs. Making lemonade out of lemons, Schultz and Duncan doubled down on New York and opened 2 shops in New York's West Village neighborhood, 4 blocks apart. One shop is true to the original Cursive vision, while Cursive Home is the brands extension into home goods. Says Schultz, “We began our career in the Meatpacking District 25 years ago.  It's wonderful being back, so close in the West Village.  It's the best place in New York!” I guess you can go home again.Michelle & Michael discuss all things merchandising from large square footage, to dealing with high foot traffic locations (Grand Central Terminal!) to creating the individual look for your store & how important it is to not fall in love with your merchandise. After listening to this episode you will see why Cursive New York was chosen as one of the 10 BEST NEW SHOPS by The ShopkeepersWebsiteInstagram

Today on the podcast, I sync up up with Neal Harden, the Executive Chef at AbcV, one of my fave restaurants here in NYC. Neal is also Chief of Plant Based Development for Jean-Georges. Located on the boarder of Flatiron & Union Square, ABCV opened in 2017 with the pioneering concept of pairing innovative delicious plant-based vegetarian and vegan cuisine with an elevated high end dining experience, brought to life by the super talented team of Jean-Georges Vongericthen, ABC Carpet & Home's Paulette Cole and Chef Neal Harden. During our conversation Neal and I sync up about the inspiration behind the incredible plant-based vegetarian and vegan cuisine, how Neal's career as a chef began, the groups newest restaurants at The Tin Building in NYC's South Street Seaport, and of course I get the scoop on the exercise and workouts that fuel Neal for success. P.S. My fave dishes include: Dosas with avocado, microgreens and cashew yogurt Whole roasted cauliflower, turmeric tahini, date molasses, pomegranate, red zhug, fresh herbs, pistachio Beluga lentils sautéed in black vinegar and aromatic chili oil, lemon braised fingerling yam, radish & cilantro stems. There is also a full bar with and organic and and biodynamic wine and locally crafted spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, smoothies, juices, and Kombucha. CONNECT AbcV on Instagram Neal Harden on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens: Get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase at AthleticGreens.com/MarniOnTheMove InsideTracker: Get 20% percent off today at InsideTracker.com/marnionthemove SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and use our new Marni on the Move Giphy! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news!  

Life doesn't come with a manual, and no matter how long we spend "in the womb," when it's time to go out into the big wide world, we still don't seem to know what's going on.And occasionally all we need is someone to talk to. Prayer is a way of getting in touch with the essence of things, more so than simple talk, despite its own strength. It is the best listener you can ever discover. In this episode with Agapi, we travel the bridge between our soul and humanity with the power of prayer.AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In one of her first books, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life's adventures and experiences. In her latest book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, she takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master's degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Her two books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses, were turned into PBS specials. In her newest book, SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You, Agapi presents a non-denominational guide to harnessing this power of prayer in your life and using it to find connection, peace, and gratitude. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. Agapi has spoken and conducted meditations at many organizations and companies including The Today Show, L'Oreal, Accenture, SAP, LinkedIn, Pandora, Google, Nike, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Global Citizen Company, Museum of Modern Art, ABC Carpet & Home, Women's Health Magazine, Paul Mitchell, NYU, Gympass, and Hearst Communications amongst many others such as podcasts with Deepak Chopra, Lewis Howes, Maria Menounous, Sharon Salzberg, and more. She brings home the importance of self-care, practicing gratitude, generosity and self-love to enhance performance and productivity so we can experience happiness and fulfillment. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. FIND HER online at www.WakeUptotheJoyofYou.com 

Patti Carpenter will talk color trends as she travels the world to places that inspire her. Actually, it is not the places that inspire her, it's the indigenous and how they work color in their artisan products from which we all can learn so much. Patti talks about what really keeps her going, her work in artisan development in countries around the world and her desire to bring more diversity to the world of design. From high Fashion to doing what truly matters to her, helping and supporting other creatives globally and bringing back the value of true artisan development. That is Patti. Patti is Principal of carpenter + company and an award- winning Designer in globally sourced home décor, accessories, fragrance and gifts, with experience in product design and development, merchandising and color + trend forecasting. As a Micro-Enterprise specialist with U.S. presidential recognition for domestic and international expertise in artisan development, small producer and entrepreneurial training and economic development  she has designed and sourced Private Label collections for Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel, The Phillips Collection, ABC Carpet and Home, Donna Karan Urban Zen and Ralph Lauren. She has worked in 57 countries. Patti is an expert in Color + Trend research and forecasting and consults with Pantone. She is the Global Trend Ambassador for Maison & Objet, Paris. She is an active board member of SERRV International-one of the founding organizations of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), BADG (Black Artists and Designer Guild), The High School of Fashion Industries and The Bienenstock Furniture Library, as well as the co-founder of the Kaleidoscope Project. Patti is also the recipient of the  Gift For Life Industry Achievement Award for 2021 and the Withit Industry Leadership Award for 2021 for the Kaleidoscope Project.

 The wisdom runs as deep as the joy in my first guest Agapi Stassinopoulos. She opens this conversation by guiding us in a centering meditation and we go on to discuss how to accept yourself, get out of your head and become more available for life. Agapi is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. Through her books, workshops and keynotes she takes you on a journey and inspires you to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives you really want. She currently consults and presents for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. You can't help but smile throughout this love filled conversation. INNER CIRCLE GIFT FROM AGAPI Email Agapi at agapi@unbindingtheheart.com for 8 free guided meditations from her most recent book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life. MORE ABOUT AGAPI AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life's adventures and experiences. In her new book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, she takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master's degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Her previous books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses, were turned into PBS specials. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. Agapi has spoken and conducted meditations at many organizations and companies including L'Oreal, Accenture, SAP, LinkedIn, Pandora, Google, Nike, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Global Citizen Company, Museum of Modern Art, ABC Carpet & Home, Women's Health Magazine, Paul Mitchell, NYU, Gympass, and Hearst Communications amongst many others. She brings home the importance of self-care, practicing gratitude, generosity and self-love to enhance performance and productivity so we can experience happiness and fulfillment. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. FIND HER online at www.WakeUptotheJoyofYou.com   Social Media Instagram: @agapisees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapiStassinopoulos Twitter: @agapisays

We're always going through some kind of loss, celebration, or change in our lives. Joining me to discuss the importance of ritual during times of great transition is Day Schildkret. Day is internationally known for the creation of Morning Altars, beautiful pieces of impermanent art. He is also the author of Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change.  A conversation about divorce is a conversation about endings. In order to begin again, it is important to mark this transition. Putting things in order through ritual can be healing. It helps you to feel resourced, reoriented, supported and witnessed. Learning how to let go and honor what once was, through ritual, is such an important topic. I hope you truly enjoy this conversation.  “Endings are valuable. The better you can end something, the better you can begin something new.” Show Highlights Why Day says, “You have to change with change.”  And what it means to participate in ending something, such as a relationship or marriage. (7:52) Endings need more from us than just going through the threshold. (10:02) Ritual: what it is and how it helps. (11:26) Why you need witnesses for endings as much as you do for beginnings. Witnesses affirm you are not alone and also acknowledge that change is happening. (12:17) Life transitions: we need to mark the places where we are turning, if we don't we still think we are on the same path. (15:54) Day talks about Morning Altars and how divorce and grief inspired him to start this practice of creating impermanent art from nature. (23:51) Rituals always have a beginning, middle, and end. They are contained and allow the space for grief, uncertainty, and emotion.  They encourage wholeness. (29:20) Day talks us through one of the divorce rituals from his book Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change. (31:31) There is a right and wrong time to do a ritual. If you are in the heat of a divorce or transition, it may not be the right time. (35:07) The importance of moving from grievance into grief. (38:47) Learn more about Day Schildkret: DAY SCHILDKRET is internationally known for Morning Altars and has inspired tens of thousands of people across the globe to heal and connect with nature, art and ritual. BuzzFeed calls Day's work, “a celebration of nature and life.”   Day's first book, Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual (The Countryman Press/WW Norton) ignited an international movement with a practice that renews and redeems our relationship to the living world. He recently launched the inaugural cohort of the year-long Morning Altars Practitioner Training & Certification with 100 students from five different continents. Day has an ever-growing and active audience of 64k followers on Instagram, over 25k on Facebook.  Day has taught workshops and created large-scale installations at Google, The 9/11 Memorial Plaza, The Hammerstein Ballroom, The Andy Warhol Foundation, California Academy of Sciences, 1440 Multiversity, Lakewood Historic Cemetery, Wellspring Conference, The Culture Conference, Wisdom 2.0 Conference, Wanderlust Festival, The Assemblage, The Alchemist Kitchen, Butte College, Naropa University, the ReImagine End-of-Life Festival, and many others.   Day's art is on permanent exhibition at the California Museum of Oakland and had been featured in the store windows at ABC Carpet and Home in NYC. Day has appeared on NBC, CBS, in the award-winning SoulPancake YouTube video series and in a stop-motion animated film on UpliftTV. His work has been featured in BuzzFeed, Vice, Well+Good, My Modern Met, Spirituality & Health Magazine.  Resources & Links:Show notes and resources can also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/rituals-for-times-of-loss-celebration-and-change-with-day-schildkret/  --------------- Submit your questions about divorce or whether you should stay or go, here! Day's websiteDay's book Day on InstagramDay on Facebook TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SOBERLINK Proof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system consists of a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines: Court-admissibility in all 50 states Facial recognition Tamper detection Easy-to-read Advanced Reporting™ Trust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases.  

How can we overcome challenges in our everyday lives? How can we trust our inner voice more? Join Agapi & I as we reveal "how to find your joy one breath at a time." About Agapi Stassinopoulis Agapi is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life's adventures and experiences. In her new book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, she takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn't work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master's degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Her previous books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses, were turned into PBS specials. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. Agapi has spoken and conducted meditations at many organizations and companies including L'Oreal, Accenture, SAP, LinkedIn, Pandora, Google, Nike, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Global Citizen Company, Museum of Modern Art, ABC Carpet & Home, Women's Health Magazine, Paul Mitchell, NYU, Gympass, and Hearst Communications amongst many others. She brings home the importance of self-care, practicing gratitude, generosity and self-love to enhance performance and productivity so we can experience happiness and fulfillment. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. FIND HER online at www.WakeUptotheJoyofYou.com Social Media Instagram: @agapisees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapiStassinopoulos Twitter: @agapisays Learn more about Breathwork with Ed Harrold: 1) Basics Of Breath Course https://www.edharrold.com/basicsofbreath-course 2) Live streaming breathing classes https://www.edharrold.com/live-online-breathwork-classes 3) Breath AS Medicine e-Learning Breathwork Trainings https://www.edharrold.com/breath-as-medicine-breath-training 4) Ed's books: 1) Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU and 2) BodyMindBusiness The Business Of BE'ing Within (Both available on Amazon)

Gabriella Ainslie directs operations, growth and sustainability as COO of Miranda Bennett Studio, an ethical, sustainable fashion brand. Her career has included positions at Christie's Auction House, ABC Carpet & Home and URBN. She has also worked as a consultant to brands and retailers directing profitable growth through brand strategy and operational efficiencies. Listen along as fellow co-lab member and sustainability consultant, Alexa Steiner, talks with Gabriella.

So celebrities and their giant water bottles: It's a thing, I guess. And then there's the ABC Carpet couches email thread. Plus: Netflix's dwindling, dying DVD library. And then: Godzilla vs. Kong is the fourth movie in Legendary's MonsterVerse. It's a direct sequel to both Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and it's the 12th King Kong movie and the 36th Godzilla movie, overall. Godzilla vs. Kong's theatrical opening (both internationally and domestically) has been the largest of any movie's during the pandemic. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: Lil Nas X, Clapback ChampThe rapper's new single, video and sneaker were merely the prelude to a brilliantly orchestrated main event: a virtuosic performance on Twitter. Unpacking Chet Hanks' Complex 'White Boy Summer' TaxonomyHe calls out prejudicial beliefs against anyone from a different background than you, while encouraging his viewers to "keep suck-a-duckin." G. Gordon Liddy, undercover operative convicted in Watergate scandal, dies at 90 'Game of Thrones' Play in the Works for Broadway, Will Revive Iconic CharactersGeorge R.R. Martin is developing a live stage spectacular for Broadway, West End and Australia that will bring fan-favorites like Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister back to life while dramatizing a legendary event in Westeros history Volkswagen of America lied about rebranding to 'Voltswagen'From the company that brought you Dieselgate... The Timeless Fantasy of Stanley Tucci Eating Italian FoodIn CNN's culinary travel series, Italy is beautiful and the food of Italy is beautiful. Not insignificantly, Tucci is beautiful, too. Comic-Con Unveils Fall Dates For In-Person Convention; Confab Returns To San Diego For First Time Since 2019 I Like That The Boat Is StuckIt's bad that the boat is stuck. It's bad for lots of people and for lots of reasons. I know that. Please don't think that me liking the stuck boat is an ideological stance. This is not an opinion I have about boats, or about canals, or about things generally being stuck. How "A Drive Into Deep Left Field by Castellanos" Became the Perfect Meme for These Strange TimesThe infamous on-air apology derailed by a Nick Castellanos home run has found life beyond Weird Baseball Twitter -- and it may be here to stay A new energy drink will debut in New Haven. It was developed by 3 Yale students. I Am Obsessed With Anthony Hopkins' Truly Bizarre Social Media PresenceI love him? Nickelodeon Removes SpongeBob Panty-Raid Episode for Being Too Horny for Kids GUESTS: Rebecca Castellani - Handles social media marketing and event planning for Quiet Corner Communications Sam Hatch - Co-hosts The Culture Dogs on Sunday nights on WWUH Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Furnitureland South is a 52-year-young company, one location the size of a dozen or so Home Depot stores (1,300,000 square feet!) that became the world's largest of its kind with a few powerful guideposts – namely selection, quality, price and service. And relationships. Jeff Harris is one of the owners and the CEO, talking about what fueled their growth and how he envisions to keep growing. 5:32 – “in 1990 we were a $12M operation and over the next decade we grew to nearly $180M in volume” 10:33 – “we do about 30% of our business with consumers in our state of North Carolina… and the rest is consumers all over the country (63% of revenue) and 7% international customers… we have over 150 design consultants…” 20:17 – “we use our website to give people information, inspiration… (before they come in) and then we try to connect with them…the online chat has become the new shiny toy.” 22:09 – “some companies inside the home furnishings industry… rebel companies like Pottery Barn or RH or ABC Carpet… do a great job with aspirational merchandising but as an industry we're not that crisp… how can we create confidence in the consumer in their taste?” 29:02 – talking about longer term future “we're looking at opening smaller showroom presence in some major markets” 

*charles insists you know that he did not write this bio & rather dislikes bio’s in general. charles ressler began his career as a child actor in new york city. he is a graduate of the prestigious Professional Children’s School, studied acting at the T. Schreiber Studio and was the youngest person to ever be admitted into legendary actress Betty Buckley’s masterclass. he has studied voice with Don Lawrence, Mike Mitchell, Bob Marx, and Jimmy Lockett. in 2015 charles sold out the Smith Center for the Performing Arts (a 2000 seat concert hall) with his self-produced one-man-show, Brave. his performing career is juxtaposed by his work as a c-suite executive guiding the creative, marketing, and brand strategy of some of the worlds most recognizable brands. Bergdorf Goodman, ABC Carpet and Home, ABC Kitchen, ABCV, and Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project are just a few of the iconic companies ressler has helped to shepherd. charles is the executive producer of critically acclaimed record Resonance, which features Grammy winners Freddy Cole, Phoebe Snow, Jack Antonoff, and Broadway star Joey Pero. in late 2013, after a series of tragedies, charles founded #dreamMaker. #dreamMaker is a growing movement that helps strangers across the world achieve their wildest aspirations without using money; only creativity ingenuity, hard work, and the fellowship of community may be employed. since it’s founding in 2013, #dreamMaker has helped countless people live the life of their dreams including helping a boy with a rare chronic illness see the northern lights, helping strangers write and publish children’s books, start business’, become on camera talent, even achieve historic landmark status. #dreamMaker has been featured in People Magazine, twice. charles conceived and oversaw the creation of the inaugural fine art program of the Life Is Beautiful Festival, and helped build the struggling First Friday Arts Festival from 1,200 to 30,000 attendees monthly. shortly thereafter, he was recognized with a Congressional Proclamation for the economic and artistic impact of his work. ressler has served as a ghostwriter for three prominent ceo’s, as a columnist for Jewcy Magazine, and a regular guest columnist and tv personality for Robin Leach. charles spent a year working closely with Kris and Kendall Jenner and was the mind behind the now infamous campaign launching Kendall as the face of Proactiv. He also has been described by Portia de Rossi as a “brilliant cmo” and helped her develop a social, marketing, and communications strategy for her company General Public. currently, ressler is developing three unscripted television concepts, working on a memoir, and helping strangers around the world live the life of their dreams

Shelly Socol, Co-founder of 1R,  co-founded a leading ecommerce agency experienced in creative design and technical solutions for lifestyle, fashion and beauty brands, including L’Oreal, Trish McEvoy, Mara Hoffman, Farm Rio, Marc Cross, Le Sportsac, ABC Carpet & Home.  It's all at the intersection of brand, business and consumer, and lives by the belief that creativity powers commerce, growing a business, and establishing an understanding of what clients need and how to get them there. Shelly's strong background in fashion and online retail, including previously as Creative Director of Accessories at Theory, where she oversaw the design, production and launch of the brand’s accessories collection, makes her an invaluable resource on all aspects of ecommerce -- guiding clients on creative, sales, merchandising, brand extension, marketing and public relations. Shelly offers insights into all of this on "Fashion Is Your Business" podcast, as well as the guidance she’s offering during  the current COVID-19 crisis.

Craig Ancelowitz is an artist and designer affiliated with Awagami Papermill in Japan. I first met Craig over 25 years ago in New York City, when he was a paper buyer for Kate’s Paperie. We talk about Craig’s work in product development, which took him from Kate’s to ABC Carpet and then to Thailand and Japan. Continue reading Craig Anczelowitz

Our guest today is probably the best guest I could think of to have on a day like this. It is the one and only Dr. Deepak Chopra. He’s the founder of the Chopra Foundation and co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. He is a world renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, a prominent figure in the new age movement. He’s written multiple books. Dr. Chopra is also one of the best known and wealthiest figures in alternative medicine. So, how did I get this interview? My friend Kabir emails me and asks, "Do you want to meet Deepak Chopra in New York City at his book launch?" Of course, I immediately cleared my schedule and emailed him back, "YES!" Sidenote: I can’t remember how many exclamation points. Then, Kabir replied to me and said, “Do you want to interview him for your podcast while you’re here?” At that point, I nearly choked on my bagel. You might be wondering: who is Kabir? How is he such a super power? Kabir Segal is a friend and friend of the show. He is the bestselling author of Coined: The Rich Life Of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us. He was on So Money talking about that book as well as his own money journey on episode 73. As it turns out, he's friends with Deepak Chopra. Most recently, he, Deepak and Paul Avgerinos released a new book called, Home: Where Everyone is Welcome: Poems and Songs Inspired by American Immigrants. It’s a collection of about 34 poems, 12 songs, all inspired by a diverse group of immigrants who’ve made significant contributions to this country. The poems symbolize the many roads that lead to America and which we expect will continue to converge to build the highways to our future. So, that's what has prompted this meeting between myself and Deepak and hundreds of other people who came to this event. It was a magnificent event. Before it happened, I got the chance to sit down in Deepak’s office, which is at ABC Carpet in New York and it was very surreal. We talked about the way you wear money, the way that you spend it and how it reflects your inner most values. We also talk about the guilt that we sometimes feel around making money and how that can lead to poverty consciousness a To learn more about Dr. Deepak Chopra visit www.deepakchopra.com or follow him on Twitter @DeepakChopra. If you'd like to learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

Victoria's company (and her passion) is called Victoria Akkari Organic Culinary Oil. She works with a Women's Cooperative in Aberdare, in the South Western region of Morocco. There, the women make the culinary Argan Oil by hand, in the ancient, traditional way. This is what Victoria imports and she does the bottling and the labelling in Long Island. Victoria has a passion for this and she has many wonderful ideas for the future, to expand and incorporate working with other Moroccan cooperatives. Listen in to find out more about Victoria and the benefits of edible Argan Oil.   Today, Victoria and Nicole discuss:   The difference between edible and non-edible Argan Oil. The importance of knowing where what we eat or put on our bodies comes from. How Victoria came to find herself creating a company based around Argan Oil and supporting Women's Cooperatives in Morocco. Victoria's background, growing up. What Victoria had to do, in order to import a food product from Morocco. How Victoria found her commercial kitchen in Long Island. How Victoria started her business while she was still employed in a job. How and where Victoria sells her products. How Victoria got to sell her products at ABC Carpet. The properties and benefits of Argon Oil and how to cook with it. The Argan Tree and it's fruit that produces the oil. Victoria describes the labour intensive job of extracting the Argon Oil. Victoria explains what a women's cooperative is and how it works. How Victoria found the Women's Cooperative that she works with currently. Why fair trade is even more important than organic. Some great ways to eat and cook with Argan Oil.   Links: Victoria Akkari can be found across all the social media platforms. Victoria's website:www.victoriaakkari.com -to buy Argan Oil from Victoria online Argon Oil can also be bought from ABC Carpet and Home in NYC  

London Kaye is a classically trained dancer who discovered her passion for crochet at the age of thirteen. London received a dance scholarship to NYU and after graduation, dove into the local street-art scene. She began developing her signature style by crocheting on fences. She has adorned the windows of ABC Carpet and Home and has recently crocheted pieces for major brands including Starbucks, Miller Lite, Chex Mix, and the TBS Network. According to Condé Nast Traveller, “London Kaye is the one to watch.” Motivational Quote Business InspirationWhat is Yarn Bombing? [3:53] How she got started [5:08] A Candle Flickering MomentWhen a neighborhood challenged her display [14:01] Business Building InsightLondon’s first paid job – NY Fashion Week [6:22] Understanding the value of a handmade product [11:53] A solid pricing strategy [12:40] Building her business through Instagram [19:08] Telling the story behind her work in Facebook [20:58] Setting goals for moving forward [24:58] Success TraitHer passion for crochet has led her to this business and a life she loves. Productivity/Lifestyle Tool My Shining Business Planner (https://shiningacademy.com/2016-workbooks)  – Turn your New Year’s resolutions from faded-out forgotten wishes in a month’s time into actual dreams come true. They are essential catalysts and companions to helping you unfold your most incredible year yet in business and life. Valuable Book The Tipping Point (http://amzn.to/1PBT3eU) by Malcolm Gladwell David and Goliath (http://amzn.to/1lTUygS) . by Malcolm Gladwell Contact Links Website (http://www.londonkaye.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/London-Kaye-802894053079844/?fref=ts) Twitter (https://twitter.com/London_Kaye) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/madebylondon) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue