Podcasts about American Apparel

Live experience & interior designer Willo Perron grew up in Montreal surrounded by creativity. An industrious kid, he dropped out of high school at 14 to follow his own entrepreneurial and creative path. He got his start around the nightclub scene in Montreal doing everything from designing flyers, to lighting, to scouting DJs, and designing streetwear. Since then he's gone on to design the now-famous aesthetic for American Apparel retail stores, as well as collaborate with many of pop music's biggest stars, including Kanye, Drake, Lady Gaga, and St. Vincent. With partner Brian Roettinger, he's built a multidisciplinary design firm, Perron-Roettinger, that works across Interior design, live experience, print, and identity. A firm believer in life having a way of working out, Willo continues to embrace entrepreneurship, creativity, and collaboration in an intuitive and exhilarating way. Images, links and more from Willo Perron!Special thanks to our sponsor: Wix Studio:Web designers, Wix Studio lets you deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel, with no-code animations, tons of AI tools, reusable design assets, and advanced layout tools. Check out Wix Studio for your next project: https://www.wix.com/studio.Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven.If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Subscribe - listen to Clever on any podcast app!Sign up for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alertsVisit cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and 200+ more episodesSay Hi! on Instagram & LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis Richel and Kerne Mayers are two longtime friends and staples in the Toronto and Montreal nightlife scenes. Travis and Kerne sat down with us to discuss event photographers, Shark vs Bear, Pregnant Goldfish, The Misshapes, proto influencers, Travis' old party 'Wamber', Kerne constantly being posted on the Indie Sleaze IG, the term 'Blipster', aughts hipster racism, when the Weeknd worked at American Apparel, Peer Pressure, Kerne growing up in Montreal, late 90s Toronto, MC Mario, Chris Sheppard, Le Parking, Studs, male strip clubs, Travis' Drip parties during Pride, Kerne's 'Uncle Dickies' parties at the Black Eagle, Travis' 'Club 85' birthday party, looking back at their past fashion choices, uniform dressing, 'Health Goth', being viewed as doppelgängers, partying with celebrities, Mutek, The Beaver, Josh taking over Travis' 'Its Hot Out' party, Kerne's tells us what its really like to be a flight attendant, we rank Addison Rae singles, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and much more!Editors note: since the recording of this podcast, Kerne's current favourite Addison Rae song is 'Fame Is A Gun'. Josh is giving Beyonce's 'Renaissance' a second chance. Get your tickets to COLD PARTY: DO WEST FEST EDITION HERE!Travis RichelKerne MayersJosh McIntyreNick Marian----COLD PODJOIN US ON PATREON TO UNLOCK ALL EPISODES:https://www.patreon.com/c/coldpod

Derrick Emsley is the co-founder and CEO of Tentree, a purpose-driven lifestyle apparel brand that plants ten trees for every product sold. With a background in environmental stewardship, carbon markets, and sustainable business strategy, Derrick leads Tentree's mission to make regeneration scalable through consumer action.Since launching Tentree in 2012, Derrick has grown the brand into a category leader in sustainable apparel, helping plant nearly 100 million trees worldwide. Without relying heavily on paid media, his scaled impact through values-aligned partnerships, product storytelling, and community-powered growth. In 2021, he co-founded Veritree, a technology platform built to verify, monitor, and audit global reforestation with end-to-end transparency.Grounded in climate impact and systems thinking, Derrick focuses on building businesses that convert everyday consumption into measurable environmental good. Whether guiding Tentree's brand vision or driving tech innovation with Veritree, he offers a blueprint for founders' scaling mission with integrity, traceability, and long-term environmental ROI.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:48] Intro[00:58] Naming the brand after the mission itself[01:55] Pivoting purpose into a consumer brand[03:54] Partnering with retailers to gain early traction[05:49] Running mission ops while scaling the brand[06:22] Building tech to verify real-world impact[08:22] Responding to unexpected product demand[10:10] Connecting funders to verified outcomes[11:35] Embedding impact to boost DTC performance[12:53] Electric Eye, Social Snowball, Portless, Reach & Zamp[20:15] Building a global supply chain from scratch[23:21] Balancing co-founder strengths from day one[24:10] Creating decision fatigue with too much choice[27:33] Leveraging impact as a growth advantageResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEarth-First, sustainably made apparel that plant trees tentree.com/Verified reforestation projects for your business veritree.com/tree-plantingFollow Derrick Emsley linkedin.com/in/derrickemsleySchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectDrive revenue through affiliates & referrals socialsnowball.io/honestRevolutionize your inventory and fulfillment process portless.com/Level up your global sales withreach.com/honest  Fully managed sales tax solution for Ecommerce brands zamp.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Welcome back friends to our podcast, your World of Creativity. We're continuing our around the world journeys to talk to creative practitioners everywhere about how they get inspired, about how they organize ideas, and of course how they gain the confidence and connections to get our work out into the world.And today our creative passport is being stamped in Sydney, Australia. And we're talking to designer, creative director and founder of his own design firm, Ben Rennie. He is the author of a new book, Lessons in Creativity.Ben's Website @benrennie on Instagram Ben's book: https://www.wiley.com/LessonsinCreativity1. Your Creative & Entrepreneurial JourneyBen, you've worked with some of the world's biggest brands—Patagonia, Google, K-Mart, Canon, Nike, Adidas, American Apparel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ray-Ban, Chanel, Prada, and more. What sparked your journey into design and creativity, and how did it evolve into leading a global brand and UX agency?2. The Power of Creativity in Everyday LifeYour book, Lessons in Creativity, emphasizes that creativity isn't just for artists—it's essential to work, relationships, and personal fulfillment. Can you share a moment when embracing creativity transformed your approach to life or business?3. Unlocking New Horizons Through Creative ThinkingYou talk about creativity as a tool for forming new habits, crafting fresh narratives, and unlocking unseen potential. What strategies or mindset shifts help people break out of creative ruts and reimagine possibilities?4. Overcoming Creative Blocks and Taking the First StepFor those feeling stuck or disconnected, your book serves as a guide to reigniting creativity. What's one actionable step someone can take today to overcome fear and start engaging with their creative potential?5. The Intersection of Design, Technology, and PurposeAs Chair of Design Declares Australia and an advocate for sustainability, how do you see design and technology shaping a more meaningful and purpose-driven future?Special thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee Roasters—listeners can enjoy 10% off with the code "CREATIVITY" at checkout. Visit www.whitecloudcoffee.com.Listeners, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

In the early 2000s, American Apparel was the coolest kid on the block, slinging ethically-made tees and scandalous billboards. But founder Dov Charney's penchant for office orgies and nude photoshoots proved too spicy for Wall Street, turning his sweatshop-free dream into a nightmare of lawsuits, bankruptcy, and one very public walk of shame.Sasheer Zamata and Jared Goldstein join Misha to uncover the almost naked truth behind American Apparel. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to The Big Flop on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-flop/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome Stephen Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, for his perspectives on the impacts of tariffs on supply chains and domestic production. 

Chelsea Grayson is the former CEO of American Apparel and True Religion, and now a restructuring expert and board member. This episode blends corporate war stories, powerful insights on leadership, and real talk about the realities women face in high-powered roles.This conversation goes from corporate implosions to MeToo fallout, from rebuilding billion-dollar brands to firing half a team in a single week. Chelsea is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leadership and shares what it really takes to lead under fire, how to win respect in a room others don't expect you to be in, and to know when a company needs to burn down to rebuild.Chelsea's InstagramCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic TimesJoin the Real Men, Real Conversations Facebook Group

A sleeve, a collar, soles, or laces — these elements of your wardrobe vary and define your style. But it takes many steps to get them from a factory into your closet.How does something like a t-shirt become a finished product?About 97 percent of clothing and footwear in the U.S. is imported, according to the American Apparel and Footwear Association. Those imports are mostly from Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India.We unpack it in this installment of our series, "How Did This Get Here," where we follow the supply chains and costs associated with some of your favorite products.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ryan Holiday dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, gaining invaluable insights on writing, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human nature. This mentorship laid the foundation for his bold marketing campaigns at American Apparel and his rise as a bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, Ryan reveals how stoic principles can sharpen leadership skills, improve decision-making, enhance problem-solving, and empower entrepreneurs to overcome challenges for sustainable growth. In this episode, Hala and Ryan will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:44) Robert Greene's Influence on His Career  (09:04) Leveraging Controversy for Marketing Success  (14:18) Media Manipulation and Its Impact (18:30) The Stoic Approach to Life and Business (26:39) The Four Stoic Virtues for Personal Development (28:01) Embracing the Realities of Entrepreneurship (30:29) Mastering Clear Decision-Making (36:07) The Dangers of Ego in Leadership (38:31) How Stoicism Drives Productivity  (42:59) Building Ethical Habits and Leadership Skills (47:50) The Power of Effective Time Management Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and media strategist known for popularizing Stoic philosophy in modern culture. He served as Director of Marketing at American Apparel before founding his creative agency, Brass Check. Ryan's books, including The Obstacle Is the Way and The Daily Stoic, have sold over 2 million copies in 30 languages. His work helps leaders and creatives apply Stoic principles to overcome challenges. Sponsored By: Resources Mentioned: Ryan's Book, Trust Me, I'm Lying: bit.ly/TrustMeLying  Ryan's Book, Right Thing, Right Now: bit.ly/RightThingNow  Ryan's Podcast, The Daily Stoic: bit.ly/DailyStoicPod  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals   Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com  Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Mindset, Team Building.

China has vowed to take firm and necessary countermeasures in response to the United States' escalating tariff threats, reaffirming its commitment to defending national interests while upholding the stability of the global trade system.中国发誓将采取坚决必要措施，以应对美国不断升级的关税威胁，重申其维护国家利益和维护全球贸易体系稳定的决心。Analysts said that China's move sent a strong signal to the international community of rejecting unilateralism and joining efforts to safeguard multilateral trade rules.分析人士表示，中国此举向国际社会发出强烈信号，表明中国反对单边主义，携手维护多边贸易规则。They noted that Beijing retains ample policy tools to respond, including raising tariffs on US energy and agricultural imports, as well as further expanding export controls on critical minerals such as rare earth elements. These targeted actions are expected to increase pressure on Washington and could pave the way for a return to rational negotiations, they added.他们指出，北京方面拥有充足的政策工具来应对，包括提高对美国能源和农产品进口的关税，以及进一步扩大对稀土元素等关键矿产的出口管制。他们补充说，这些有针对性的行动预计将加大对华盛顿的压力，并可能为恢复理性谈判铺平道路。"China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests, should the United States escalate its tariff measures," the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday, hours after the US threatened to impose a further 50 percent tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its 34 percent counter-tariff.中国商务部周二在一份声明中表示：“如果美国升级关税措施，中方将坚决采取反制措施，维护自身权益。”此前数小时，美国威胁称，如果北京不撤销已加征的34%反制关税，将对中国进一步加征50%的关税。US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 2 regarding the so-called "reciprocal tariffs", imposing a 10 percent "baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于4月2日签署了一项关于所谓“对等关税”的行政命令，决定对部分贸易伙伴征收10%的“基准关税”，并提高其税率。Last week, Beijing adopted an array of countermeasures, including an additional 34 percent tariff on US imports, following a decision by the US to impose an additional 34 percent tariff on Chinese imports.上周，继美国决定对中国进口产品加征34%的关税后，北京方面采取了一系列反制措施，包括对美国进口产品加征34%的关税。"The US' tariff escalation threat against China compounds its mistake and further exposes its nature of blackmail, which China will never accept," the ministry said. "China will fight till the end if the US is bent on going down the wrong path."中国商务部表示：“美方对华升级关税威胁加剧了其错误，进一步暴露了其讹诈本质，中方绝不接受。如果美方执意沿着错误的路走下去，中方将坚决斗争到底。”Analysts believe that the set of forceful and targeted countermeasures that Beijing has taken showed that it has ample tools at its disposal, especially against sectors and companies that are priorities for the Trump administration, and where China's dependence is not significant.分析人士认为，北京方面采取的一系列强硬且有针对性的反制措施表明，其拥有充足的反制手段，尤其针对特朗普政府重点关注、而中国对美依赖程度不高的行业和企业。The energy and agricultural sectors that Trump hopes to bolster are also the primary industries in some US states. Intensifying sanctions on these sectors would therefore heighten domestic pressure on the Trump administration, said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities.特朗普希望加强的能源和农业部门，也是美国一些州的主要产业。因此，粤开证券首席经济学家罗志恒表示，加大对这些行业的制裁力度将加剧特朗普政府的国内压力。Luo said that China can consider extending export restrictions to potentially include lighter rare earth elements like lanthanum and cerium, as the US is highly dependent on such Chinese imports.罗志恒表示，中国可以考虑扩大出口限制，可能将镧和铈等较轻的稀土元素也纳入其中，因为美国高度依赖中国进口稀土元素。"The trade war this time is not one that can easily be settled through concessions," Luo said. "China must take firm and resolute countermeasures to defend its interests, which will then compel the US to come back to the negotiating table."“这次的贸易战不是一场能轻易通过让步解决的贸易战，”罗志恒表示，“中国必须采取坚决有力的反制措施，捍卫自身利益，从而迫使美国重返谈判桌。”The US saw widespread protests over the weekend that in part opposed the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies, which are seen as inflicting real economic pain on households and businesses across the country.上周末，美国爆发了大规模抗议活动，部分原因是抗议特朗普政府激进的关税政策，这些政策被认为给美国各地的家庭和企业带来了实质性经济伤害。Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, said in a statement last week, "To be clear, tariffs are taxes borne by the American companies that import the goods and the hardworking American families that buy those goods."美国服装和鞋类协会主席兼首席执行官史蒂夫·拉马尔上周在一份声明中表示：“明确地说，关税是由进口商品的美国公司和购买这些商品的辛勤工作的美国家庭承担的税款。”"Tariffs will significantly increase the cost of manufacturing in the US, and, when paired with the retaliatory tariffs that will surely come, will undermine US export opportunities as well," Lamar said.“关税将大幅增加美国制造业的成本，再加上必然会采取的报复性关税，还将损害美国的出口机会。”拉马尔说道。China's potent countermeasures don't mean that a trade war is the only way forward, as Beijing stands ready to talk with Washington.中国的强硬反制措施并不意味着贸易战是唯一的出路，北京随时准备与华盛顿对话。China urges the US to immediately correct its wrongdoing, cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China, stop its economic and trade suppression, and settle differences with China properly through dialogue on an equal footing and on the basis of mutual respect, the Commerce Ministry said.中国商务部表示，中方敦促美方立即纠正错误做法，取消所有针对中国的单边关税措施，停止其经贸打压，并在平等和相互尊重的基础上通过对话妥善解决与中方的分歧。Beijing is not alone in facing the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The White House has dragged its own long-standing allies into the fray, including imposing additional tariffs as high as 20 percent on imports from the European Union, 25 percent on imports from South Korea and 24 percent on imports from Japan.北京并非唯一面临特朗普政府“解放日”关税的国家。白宫将其长期盟友拖入战局，包括对欧盟进口产品征收高达20%的额外关税，对韩国进口产品征收高达25%的额外关税，对日本进口产品征收高达24%的额外关税。"By placing massive and disproportionate tariffs on our friends and our enemies alike and thereby launching a global economic war against the whole world at once, we are in the process of destroying confidence in our country as a trading partner, as a place to do business and as a market to invest capital," said Bill Ackman, a hedge fund titan who endorsed Trump's run for president.支持特朗普竞选总统的对冲基金巨头比尔·阿克曼表示：“通过对我们的朋友和敌人征收巨额且不成比例的关税，从而同时向全世界发动一场全球经济战，我们正在摧毁人们对我国作为贸易伙伴、经商环境和投资市场的信心。”"We will severely damage our reputation with the rest of the world that will take years and potentially decades to rehabilitate," Ackman said in a post on social media platform X.阿克曼在社交媒体平台X上发帖称：“这将严重损害我们在世界其他国家的声誉，需要数年甚至数十年才能恢复。”Ma Guangyuan, a senior economist, said the era of the US calling the shots and forcing countries to choose sides is over, as the US-led trade system is falling apart. However, this does not mean the end of free trade itself, as the global community still recognizes the benefits of open economic cooperation, Ma said.资深经济学家马光远表示，美国发号施令、迫使各国选边站队的时代已经结束，美国主导的贸易体系正在崩溃。然而，这并不意味着自由贸易本身的终结，因为国际社会仍然认同开放经济合作的益处。"Economics will triumph over politics and free trade will overcome hegemony," Ma added. "China can seize this chance to broaden its circle of friends and jointly foster a new trade framework on the foundation of equality, freedom and mutual benefits with other economies."“经济将战胜政治，自由贸易将战胜霸权，”马光远补充道。“中国可以抓住这个机会，扩大‘朋友圈'，与其他经济体共同构建一个在平等、自由、互利基础上的新型贸易框架。”High-ranking officials from Italy, Portugal and France, as well as the European commissioner for trade and economic security, visited China in late March. Around the same time, South Korea and Japan agreed to accelerate negotiations with China on the stalled trilateral free trade agreement.意大利、葡萄牙和法国的高级官员以及欧盟贸易和经济安全事务专员于3月底访华。与此同时，韩国和日本同意加快与中国就陷入僵局的三边自由贸易协定进行谈判。"Our championing of free trade is not just a response to US aggression, but a strategic initiative to guide the development of the multilateral system in a direction that benefits all," said Mei Xinyu, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.中国国际贸易经济合作研究院研究员梅新育表示。“中国倡导自由贸易不仅是对美国侵略行为的回应，更是引导多边体系朝着惠及各方方向发展的战略举措，”"The US' blanket, across-the-board imposition of high tariffs this time might end up uniting all the affected economies into a shared marketplace that could potentially dwarf the size of the US market," Mei said.梅新育说：“美国此次全面征收高额关税，最终可能会将所有受影响的经济体联合成一个共享市场，这可能会使美国市场的规模相形见绌。”countermeasuresn.反制措施baseline tariffn.基线关税unilateralismn.单边主义blackmailn.讹诈；威胁disproportionate tariffs不成比例的关税economic coercionn.经济胁迫

Dan Jablons heads up Retail Smart Guys, a premier consulting company for independent retail. Dan studied at the Ohio State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Production. Throughout his career, he's worked with big-name retailers like Walmart, Target, JC Penney, American Apparel, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, Jimmy Choo, and many others.Dan also worked for a clothing manufacturer where he piloted vendor-managed inventory programs, a leading point-of-sale provider (where he installed systems and provided merchandising help to retailers large and small) and internet marketing (where he helped retailers establish a presence on the web.)In addition to his vast retail background, Dan also has a background in improvisational theater. He recently appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm (he played Larry David's lawyer) and is often seen in national commercials. Dan combines his extensive knowledge of retail with his comedy skills to become one of the industry's most popular speakers. He has spoken at Magic, Surf Expo, at local municipal and trade show events, and many other venues.In this conversation, Dan provides insights into the concept of open to buy (OTB) and how his company helps stores become more profitable. He shares the strategies he uses to get inventory moving and how to tell a story with your merchandise. Dan also shares his two cents on what's going on with tariffs, why email marketing is so important, and what it's like to work with the Retail Smart Guys.MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!What's Inside: How Retail Smart Guys helps stores become more profitableDan's thoughts on how tariffs will impact retailersWhy you need an email marketing strategy Mentioned In This Episode:Retail Smart Guys on InstagramRetail Smart Guys on FacebookDan Jablons on LinkedIn

Happy Everything Is Content day & Happy Friday!Ruchira is back from her holiday... We're SO back... but we're also so sorry to tell you that we're now old enough that Gen Z are romanticising the 2010s. After years of us Millennials being an absolute joke to them, they're now craving a life of Buzzfeed, hipster myspace and American Apparel disco pants. We ask what it is about Millennial culture that is so cringe, but also, somehow better than whatever is going on right now.Next up, women in male dominated fields! Beth found a really interesting article on the website Semafor by Max Tani called “Young conservative women build an alternative to the manosphere.” And in the piece Tani explores several key female right wing creators who are now building empires and audiences in a way that feels very new and separate to the existing right wing media, which has historically been very male-dominated, often headed by controversial middle aged men who focus on recruiting young men into the fold and tend to espouse really misogynistic views that aren't particularly appealing to women anywhere on the political spectrum. Was it only a matter of time before we got a femosphere?And lastly, our timelines have been absolutely ablaze this week after Natalee Barnett, founder of the women's only gym, The Girls Spot, went back on her 2021 statement that her gym would be inclusive of trans women. We share our thoughts!We hope you enjoy, as always please do rate, review and remember to follow on your podcast player app :)In Production Partnership with Cue PodcastsBeth's been loving, Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead, Letter LoopRuchira's been loving, Hacks, A Real PainOenone's been loving, I Found A Body, White Lotus Recap PodMillennial Redemption Arc Substack@romulusedits TikTokYoung conservative women build an alternative to the manosphereWhat's Going On With the Pretty Little Thing Rebrand?Influencer's U-turn on decision to set up trans-inclusive gym sparks massive backlash online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Grayson, a distinguished business leader with vast experience in both law and high-profile executive roles, joins the podcast to discuss her impressive career trajectory. Having held CEO positions at major brands like True Religion, American Apparel, and Spark Networks, Chelsea now serves on several high-profile boards, including Beyond Meat. Throughout the conversation, she offers valuable insights into leadership and scaling companies, drawing from her experience running large organizations with thousands of employees.In addition to her corporate expertise, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of transparent communication, particularly in large companies. She also explores the nuances of leadership, such as the critical role of strategic delegation, the necessity of a strong CFO, and how to maintain a healthy company culture. Reflecting on her journey, she shares how navigating change and balancing innovation with stability have shaped her approach to leading big brands and guiding entrepreneurs through their own growth challenges.CHAPTER TITLES02:00 - Introduction to Chelsea Grayson04:11 - Career Evolution from Lawyer to CEO06:13 - The Importance of Regular Communication08:12 - Delegation and the Art of Scaling10:08 - The Role of a Strategic CFO12:05 - Addressing Company Culture14:06 - Understanding the Role of a Board of Directors16:01 - Speed vs. Stability in Big Companies18:09 - Maintaining Entrepreneurial Innovation20:00 - Managing Change in Large OrganizationsConnect with Chelsea Grayson:SOCIALS - Chelsea GraysonConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

In episode 5: Breaking Down the Structure of Your Writing, Brittany and Jeannetta discuss structure with the first chapter of Jane Alison's Meander, Spiral, Explode, “Point, Line and Texture”, as their guide. They discuss Alison's framework for looking at structure, which proposes to look at the sounds and textures of words and sentences and how form follows content. They also explore how they have used structure in their own writing and the possibilities for disruption that structure offers. Notes Shonda Rhimes universe!  Bridgerton (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/) , Scandal (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/), etc! Franz Kafka on his request to burn his work: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/26/magazine/26kafka-t.html  The Artists Way by Julia Cameron, https://www.google.com/search?q=the+artists+way&oq=the+artists+way&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQLhgKGIAEMgkIAhAAGAoYgAQyCQgDEC4YChiABDIJCAQQLhgKGIAEMgkIBRAAGAoYgAQyCQgGEAAYChiABDIJCAcQABgKGIAEMgkICBAAGAoYgATSAQg0NjQxajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  Charles Johnson, The Way of The Writer Matt Bell, “Syntatic Symbolism”, https://mattbell.substack.com/p/exercise-20-syntactic-symbolism  David Foster Wallace, “Forever Overhead”, can be read here: https://biblioklept.org/2014/09/01/forever-overhead-david-foster-wallace/ Kathy Winograd,  https://kathrynwinograd.com/  Mathangi Subramanian, https://www.mathangisubramanian.com/about  Dorte Nors, https://www.dorthenors.dk/  D'Angelou, “Untitled” Tao Lin, Shoplifting in American Apparel, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6096464-shoplifting-from-american-apparel  George Saunders, Story Club Substack available here: https://georgesaunders.substack.com/  Episode S2E3, Emotional Beats, with Kara Smith, accessible here: https://writeattention.podbean.com/e/emotional-beats-part-2/  Witches by Brenda Lozano, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59892323-witches 

In the 2010s, Ryan Holiday was the head of marketing for the controversial clothing brand American Apparel, and the sought-after media strategist for people like the womanizing blogger Tucker Max. Then he wrote an exposé called Trust Me, I'm Lying, which lifted the veil on his world of media manipulation.  Now, he is an advocate of the ancient philosophy of stoicism, which he roughly defines as the idea that we do not control what happens but we do control how we respond, and that it's best to respond with four key virtues: courage, wisdom, temperance, and justice.  His series of books on stoic virtues have sold over three million copies worldwide. His latest book, Right Thing, Right Now, is about the necessity of living justly—even when it is hard.  Today: why power corrupts, how ego can destroy you, whether we should remain loyal to people even when they do abhorrent things, the limits of free speech, and how to treat people in our everyday lives.    If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker and CSO, Emily Lane dive into the evolving landscape of Made in America in the apparel industry. They explore the benefits of onshoring, such as local economic growth, job creation, supply chain resilience, and sustainability improvements. However, they also tackle challenges like higher costs, workforce limitations, and infrastructure gaps. With insights from their visit to North Carolina's Parkdale Cotton and other innovation centers, they discuss the role of technology in bridging these gaps. 

When is it sexual empowerment versus sexual exploitation? This is the question Kate Flannery's memoir had me and my friend, Kate, coming back to again and again. With a literary flair, she tells the story of working for and being sucked into the cult-like American Apparel brand. Her anecdotes made us gasp, made us laugh, but mostly evoked compassion and empathy for Kate and how she attempted to navigate the confusing landscape of women's sexual liberation, sexism, and misogyny in the early aughts.Listener discretion advised: this episode contains adult language, discussion about attempted sexual assault/rapeIf you have any comments or questions, please connect with me on Instagram or email babesinbooklandpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback!Link to this episode's book:Strip Tees by Kate FlanneryOther ways to support/connect with Kate FlanneryInstagramLink to article about the value of SAHP (Forbes)Link to article about hyperthymic temperament (Wiki)Link to article about Marilyn Monroe's “centerfold photo shoot” (biography.com)Link to article about GOP rejecting funding for summer food programs (AP)Transcripts are auto-generated through Apple's podcast app—they may not be perfect, but relying on them allows me to dedicate more time to the show! If you're interested in being a transcript angel, let me know. This episode is produced, recorded, and edited by me.Special thanks to my dear friend, Kate. Thank you for always being game with a smile on your face.  Xx, Alex

I modevärlden har det under senare år rått lite av en kysk klosterstämning. Men där har man tidigare verkligen inte sparat på krutet när det gäller att använda sig av just sex. Och efter visningarna inför nästa års vårmode i Paris verkar det faktiskt som om sexet är tillbaka. Hur kommer det tas emot den här gången? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. I början av 1970-talet döpte den brittiska designern Vivienne Westwood sin första butik kort och gott till ”Sex”. En butik där punkmodet började ta fart, ett mode inspirerat av så kallad bondage. Och sedan rullade det på i allt snabbare takt. I början av 2000-talet började man till och med tala om en sorts ”porrifiering” av modet. Inte minst tack vare att då trendskapande fotografer skapade den ena kontroversiella bilden efter den andra.Men efter metoo blev många försiktiga med att spela på några som helst erotiska strängar,. Till och med ordet ”sexy” började betraktas som ofräscht när det gällde marknadsföring. För vem skulle vara sexig, för vem? Och hur? Och vem bestämde det? Istället växte en flora av ord som ”female empowerment” och ”self-expression” fram.Men efter visningarna inför nästa års vårmode i Paris nyligen så löd i alla fall en rubrik: ”sex is back on the table”. För flera stora modemärken som Hermès, Stella McCartney och Balenciaga visade en hel del vågade plagg, jämförelsevis. Det var skira halvt genomskinliga byxor och blusar, extremt lågt skurna jeans – även för killar – och en hel del underkläder i form av BH:ar och strumpeband av spets. Och på tal om just underkläder så re-lanserade märket Victoria's Secret sin stora spektakulära modeshow i tisdags.I veckans program möter vi Billy Andersson, printredaktör på tidningen Resumé, som rapporterat mycket om klädföretaget American Apparel och deras chockerande sexuella bilder. Christian Larson är creative director på underklädesföretaget CDLP – han berättar om hur de gestaltar sexighet idag, framför allt när det gäller män. Jacob Östberg, professor i företagsekonomi på Stockholms universitet, förklarar hur man gör för att ta över och förnya ett varumärke.Veckans gäst är Philip Warkander, universitetslektor i modevetenskap, som diskuterar varifrån de sexuella influenserna kommer idag.

This week, Lindy and Meagan come bearing two important pieces of news. First up, is a long-awaited update on Kevin's nads. And equally important to report: Lindy and Meagan make an iron-clad commitment. A promise to NOT laugh at the biffs, blunders, and incomprehensible nonsense spewing from Donald Trump. We're calling it the No-Giggle Pledge, and the terms include donating to the Harris-Walz campaign each time they fail to hold to this democracy-enforcing covenant. Kamala, get prepared to add some zeros to your bank account, sweetie!Next on the docket are two compelling conspiracies. Lindy presents a theory that American Apparel's chokehold on our country in the mid-aughts was merely a Nelson Mandela effect. Where did all those tube tops and ass shorts go?! And meanwhile, Meagan reaches the internet ice wall and is convinced that the bizarre ads she is delivered are nothing more than inscrutable brain bait that must be clicked.And finally, our favorite segment, Whatcha Watchin'! Lindy and Meagan share their thoughts on two highbrow intellectual progrums: BritBox's McDonald & Dodds and HBO's Chimp Crazy. But who is watching what? The answer may surprise you. Tune in to find out! And tell us whatchoo watchin' on the telly in the Discord!Don't forget–Lindy and Meagan are inviting our dear listeners to send in their cozy unsolved mysteries! They are fully prepared to dust off their magnifying glasses and deerhunter caps and get to work, so send them in to deartextmeback@gmail.com!Are you gonna watch Chimp Crazy?? Text us your every thought via the Best Friend Party Phone (703) 829-0003.Do you like us? Then LIKE us, why dontcha! Give us a like + little share on socials @textmebackpod, and give us an accolade and five stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:REGISTER TO VOTE at https://vote.gov/Join our No-Giggle Pledge and donate to the Harris-Walz campaignCheck out our MERCH! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)And get tix for Text Me Back Live (AGAIN!) at The Reser on November 7th! https://thereser.org/event/text-me-back-live-with-lindy-west-meagan-hatcher-mays/⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!Full videos of our episodes are on YouTube at @textlindyandmeaganbackYou can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is supported by COPILOT Collective and produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!Special thanks as always to our perfect angels: Jeannie Yandel, Brandi Fullwood, and Isolde Raftery.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

¿Qué hay para mi dentro del libro de lecturas recomendadas del programa conocimiento experto Lo Correcto Ahora Mismo de Ryan Holiday? Descubre los principios para vivir una vida virtuosa La Travesía del Ser, Conoce Más: https://conocimientoexperto.com/mente-maestra Libro la Estrategia Maestra (México): https://a.co/d/aVRi5yo Libro la Estrategia Maestra (Internacional): https://a.co/d/fOxr4Ht Curso - Taller La Estrategia Maestra:https://pay.hotmart.com/E86692728N?checkoutMode=10&bid=1695236708107 Adquiere el Libro: https://amzn.to/4c40ltx Accede a nuestro grupo privado en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conocimientoexperto Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80Q7vyU9ZMfePxogSdb8kA/join Forma Parte de Revolución 180: https://conocimientoexperto.com/ols/products/diariorevolucion180 Hazte de mi libro: https://amzn.to/3gCY1mO Mis programas: * Accede a mis notas: https://conocimientoexperto.com/accede-a-mis-notas * Libro Mentalidad con Proposito: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXa * Podcast Conocimiento Experto: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b?si=9f444953f34246ab * Boletin Oficial: https://conocimientoexperto.com/ Mis redes: * Sígueme En Instagram en: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ * Sígueme en Facebook en: https://www.facebook.com/salvadormingooficial * Sígueme en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SalvadorMingoConocimientoExperto * Sígueme en Twitter en: https://twitter.com/s_mingo Alguna vez te has preguntado cuál es el verdadero secreto para vivir una vida de integridad y propósito? En un mundo donde la tentación de tomar atajos está en todas partes, Ryan Holiday nos desafía a reflexionar sobre la importancia de hacer lo correcto, incluso cuando nadie está mirando. Su libro "Right Thing, Right Now" no es solo una guía para el éxito; es un llamado a la acción para vivir de acuerdo con nuestros valores más profundos. Acompáñanos en este análisis mientras desentrañamos cómo la justicia, el coraje y la honestidad pueden no solo transformar tu vida, sino también dejar un impacto duradero en el mundo. ¡Por lo que descubrir cómo cada pequeña decisión cuenta y cómo puedes comenzar a hacer lo correcto, aquí y ahora! Desde 2021, el autor Ryan Holiday ha estado trabajando en lo que se conoce como las cuatro virtudes cardinales. Son las cuatro cualidades que Platón, Aristóteles y los estoicos han considerado más esenciales para vivir una vida ética y con propósito. Son el Valor, la Templanza, la Justicia y la Sabiduría. Holiday trató la primera virtud en su libro El Llamada del Coraje, y luego abordó la templanza en La disciplina es el destino. Con Right Thing, Right Now, pasa al tema de la justicia. En este caso, la justicia no es exactamente el tema de los tribunales y el sistema judicial. En el ámbito de la virtud, la justicia está más estrechamente relacionada con la imparcialidad, la honradez, la rectitud y el cumplimiento de la palabra dada. Como veremos en las próximas secciones, hay muchas maneras de vivir una vida más justa, que contribuya a un mundo más justo y próspero. Edicion Junio 2024 Ryan Holiday es un exitoso autor y empresario conocido por sus libros sobre estoicismo. También ha sido director de marketing de American Apparel y es un conferenciante muy solicitado que ha influido en el mundo empresarial y del pensamiento con sus ideas filosóficas. Otros de sus libros son El obstáculo es el camino y El ego es el enemigo. También dirige el popular blog Daily Stoic, donde comparte sabiduría atemporal para los retos modernos. Enfoque Estoicismo y Virtud Se firme Salvador Mingo Conocimiento Experto #desarrollopersonal #estoicismo #motivacion

¿Qué hay para mi dentro del libro de lecturas recomendadas del programa conocimiento experto Lo Correcto Ahora Mismo de Ryan Holiday? Descubre los principios para vivir una vida virtuosa La Travesía del Ser, Conoce Más: https://conocimientoexperto.com/mente-maestra Libro la Estrategia Maestra (México): https://a.co/d/aVRi5yo Libro la Estrategia Maestra (Internacional): https://a.co/d/fOxr4Ht Curso - Taller La Estrategia Maestra:https://pay.hotmart.com/E86692728N?checkoutMode=10&bid=1695236708107 Adquiere el Libro: https://amzn.to/4c40ltx Accede a nuestro grupo privado en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conocimientoexperto Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80Q7vyU9ZMfePxogSdb8kA/join Forma Parte de Revolución 180: https://conocimientoexperto.com/ols/products/diariorevolucion180 Hazte de mi libro: https://amzn.to/3gCY1mO Mis programas: * Accede a mis notas: https://conocimientoexperto.com/accede-a-mis-notas * Libro Mentalidad con Proposito: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXa * Podcast Conocimiento Experto: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b?si=9f444953f34246ab * Boletin Oficial: https://conocimientoexperto.com/ Mis redes: * Sígueme En Instagram en: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ * Sígueme en Facebook en: https://www.facebook.com/salvadormingooficial * Sígueme en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SalvadorMingoConocimientoExperto * Sígueme en Twitter en: https://twitter.com/s_mingo Alguna vez te has preguntado cuál es el verdadero secreto para vivir una vida de integridad y propósito? En un mundo donde la tentación de tomar atajos está en todas partes, Ryan Holiday nos desafía a reflexionar sobre la importancia de hacer lo correcto, incluso cuando nadie está mirando. Su libro "Right Thing, Right Now" no es solo una guía para el éxito; es un llamado a la acción para vivir de acuerdo con nuestros valores más profundos. Acompáñanos en este análisis mientras desentrañamos cómo la justicia, el coraje y la honestidad pueden no solo transformar tu vida, sino también dejar un impacto duradero en el mundo. ¡Por lo que descubrir cómo cada pequeña decisión cuenta y cómo puedes comenzar a hacer lo correcto, aquí y ahora! Desde 2021, el autor Ryan Holiday ha estado trabajando en lo que se conoce como las cuatro virtudes cardinales. Son las cuatro cualidades que Platón, Aristóteles y los estoicos han considerado más esenciales para vivir una vida ética y con propósito. Son el Valor, la Templanza, la Justicia y la Sabiduría. Holiday trató la primera virtud en su libro El Llamada del Coraje, y luego abordó la templanza en La disciplina es el destino. Con Right Thing, Right Now, pasa al tema de la justicia. En este caso, la justicia no es exactamente el tema de los tribunales y el sistema judicial. En el ámbito de la virtud, la justicia está más estrechamente relacionada con la imparcialidad, la honradez, la rectitud y el cumplimiento de la palabra dada. Como veremos en las próximas secciones, hay muchas maneras de vivir una vida más justa, que contribuya a un mundo más justo y próspero. Edicion Junio 2024 Ryan Holiday es un exitoso autor y empresario conocido por sus libros sobre estoicismo. También ha sido director de marketing de American Apparel y es un conferenciante muy solicitado que ha influido en el mundo empresarial y del pensamiento con sus ideas filosóficas. Otros de sus libros son El obstáculo es el camino y El ego es el enemigo. También dirige el popular blog Daily Stoic, donde comparte sabiduría atemporal para los retos modernos. Enfoque Estoicismo y Virtud Se firme Salvador Mingo Conocimiento Experto #desarrollopersonal #estoicismo #motivacionConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conocimiento-experto--2975003/support.

Put on your flower crowns and don your skinniest jeans and join us at the center of the Millennial universe: Coachella 2007!  Adam & Becca meet the personification of the turn of the century hipster entrepreneur, Dov Charney. Sitting atop a pile of v-neck t-shirts ethically made in the USA, Charney was somewhat of a renegade business oddity on wall-street. But for the 20-something dreamers that clamored for the brand's clothing, he was a captivating revolutionary. Their devotion, along with a bevy of young corporate employees, easily exploited under the guise of “a greater purpose,” allowed American Apparel to rapidly expand and IPO in 2007. The stores were everywhere you wanted to be… until they weren't.  Eventually, abuse allegations coupled with financial mismanagement threatened Charney's reign as king of t-shirt mountain. With the walls closing in on him, he spiraled out of control… taking the company he founded with him.  CW: Sexual abuse  Pics on substack Support the pod  Links:  Read Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles Watch Big Rad Wolf  The Young Garmentos (and the If Books Could Kill episode on Malcom Gladwell) Meet Your New Boss  Dov Charney's Sleazy Struggle for Control of American Apparel  

How do you build trust with investors who tap you for the CEO role? How do you prepare yourself to lead companies through some of their toughest moments, including bankruptcy, and guide other companies through their transformations as a board member?Chelsea Grayson, managing partner of corporate restructuring at Pivot > and former CEO and board member of brands like American Apparel, True Religion, and Spark Networks, has steered many ships through rough waters, including post-chapter 11 turnarounds, corporate wind-downs, and firing CEOs for cause. She has transitioned from board member to operator and back again, and is currently sharing her expertise on the boards of Xponential Fitness and Beyond Meat.Listen as Chelsea discusses her legendary journey from law firm partner to GC, CEO, Board Member, and now managing partner of an all-star corporate restructuring company, and offers tips to lawyers who are looking to find a board seat.Read detailed summary: https://www.spotdraft.com/podcast/episode-46Topics:Introduction: 0:00Rising to partner at Jones Day and Loeb & Loeb, two big LA-based law firms: 3:00Transition to in-house legal (and a CEO role) at American Apparel: 9:35Tips for building relationships with investors: 15:11Managing CEO transitions: 18:34Joining boards and positioning yourself as a good board member: 26:30Becoming CEO of True Religion Jeans during a turnaround: 34:19Sitting on the board of Sugarf ina after a bankruptcy turnaround: 37:45Stepping into a tech CEO role at Spark Networks: 42:00Founding Pivot >, a corporate restructuring company: 47:39Book recommendations: 55:08What you wish you'd known as a young lawyer: 58:10Connect with us:Chelsea Grayson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseagrayson24/Tyler Finn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhfinnSpotDraft: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotdraftSpotDraft is a leading CLM platform that solves your end-to-end contract management issues. Visit https://www.spotdraft.com to learn more.

Discover the Adobe Express mobile app, including Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today. This is the last episode of the season, but we'll be back very soon after a short summer hiatus. We couldn't think of a more perfect guest to end things off with than multi-hyphenate Kamie Crawford. She has quite the CV. She's a producer and creator, the host of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show, Are You The One? *and* Ex on the Beach, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, and the former Miss Teen USA 2010. She also has her very own relationship advice podcast, Relationshi*t. Kamie originally wanted to be a dermatologist, but quickly pivoted to communications after taking biology in college and hating it. she did local red carpet interviews and sent her reel to different news stations. She even moved to New York and modeled while trying to land TV hosting work that never came.  Things changed in 2018 when someone in casting for Catfish reached out to see if she'd be interested in guest hosting with star Nev Schulman. She was a natural and landed a spot as a full-time host. In today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Kamie talks about lying on her job application to land her first job at American Apparel, when to know which career opportunities to say "yes" to, and how being delusional is the reason she got to where she is today. New episodes of Girlboss Radio drop every Tuesday. Never miss an episode by subscribing here: girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-radio-subscribe. Check out our brand-new Girlboss Courses! In Spark Your Career Renaissance, career coach Tori Lazar will help you figure out what lights you up at work and in your life, and teach you how to go from stuck to success. Learn more and enroll at course.girlboss.com/courses/spark-your-career-renaissance. In The Life Planner Class, Jésabel DC, a digital organization expert, will show you how to win back up to 40 hours of free time every month through techniques like time-blocking. Learn more and enroll at: course.girlboss.com/courses/the-life-planner-class. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we're fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com.

Ryan is the one answering questions today as his research assistant, Billy Oppenheimer, joins him for part 2 on what the Stoic virtue of justice is actually about. In this episode, Ryan and Billy talk about the downfall of American Apparel, accepting personal responsibility, the cycle of success and self-destruction, and the powerful stories of justice in Right Thing, Right Now. Don't forget to tune into part 1 of Billy and Ryan's conversation if you missed it!Billy Oppenheimer is Ryan Holiday's research assistant and the writer behind the newsletter, Six at 6 on Sunday. To read more of his work, check out his website billyoppenheimer.com.

Ever wondered how top leaders master the delicate dance between empathy and accountability, seamlessly weaving them into their leadership fabric to inspire, guide, and drive results? Today, we embark on a journey of discovery with our distinguished guest, Chelsea Grayson. With a rich tapestry of experience helming iconic brands like American Apparel, True Religion Jeans, and Spark Networks, while serving on multiple private and public boards, Chelsea has honed her expertise to navigate the intricate balance between empathy and accountability. As we delve into her insights, we'll uncover how she cultivates trust, fosters engagement, and harnesses the transformative power of executive coaching to shape a culture of success. Join us as we unravel the secrets and strategies essential for becoming not just a leader but a respected leader in today's dynamic business landscape. About our Guest: Chelsea A. Grayson made history as the first female CEO of True Religion and chaired its Audit Committee. She also led American Apparel as CEO, a $650M apparel manufacturer with a 50-country footprint, overseeing significant operational improvements before its successful sale to Gildan Activewear Inc. Currently, Chelsea serves as interim CEO and board member of Spark Networks, and on the boards of Xponential Fitness, Morphe Cosmetics, and Goodness Growth Holdings. She is also an Executive in Residence at Wunderkind. With a background in law, Chelsea's expertise spans corporate governance and M&A. She holds Board Leadership and Corporate Governance Fellowships with the NACD and advises UCLA's Department of English. She is a recipient of the In-House Impact Award from The Recorder (The American Lawyer) and of the 40 Under 40 Recognition Award from the M&A Advisor. She was also named one of "L.A.'s Top 40 Dealmakers" in the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Who's Who in L.A. Law". About Your Host: Ken Schmitt is the CEO and founder of TurningPoint Executive Search. He is also the author of "The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneur's Journey through Life's Turning Points". Ken was raised in an entrepreneurial family and brings a uniquely authentic voice to his podcast, blending life, family, and business together. Ken is a seasoned expert with almost three decades of experience in executive recruiting. In his podcast, he focuses on revealing the secrets of recruiting, retention, and real HR strategies. The podcast is not preachy, academic, or theoretical. It provides authentic perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and quirks that make the hiring game both exhilarating and unpredictable. Twice a month, Ken offers tactical advice and industry insights to empower listeners to navigate the intricate world of executive recruiting confidently. "Hiring Matters" is your go-to resource for elevating your hiring game and equipping you with the tools to build, grow, and lead truly exceptional teams. Brace yourself for Ken's "Recruiter Rant" episodes, where he shares unfiltered insights and behind-the-scenes revelations about the industry's hidden secrets. Get ready to gain more than expected from this informative and engaging podcast. Follow Ken on LinkedIn Powered by TurningPoint Executive Search: Helping business hire right. Chapters: 03:05 Introduction to Chelsea Grayson and her Leadership Journey 08:33 Challenges of Traditional Approaches to Marketing 10:19 Defining Innovation in Different Industries 13:01 Transition from Board Member to CEO 18:41 Training Leaders to Manage Vulnerability and Accountability 22:00 Imparting Leadership Style and Approach to Others 23:25 The Value of Executive Coaching for Leaders 24:21 The Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership and Crisis Management 32:16 Understanding Perspectives: Making Decisions on Social Issues 47:02 Advice for Up-and-Coming CEOs: Running Larger P&Ls and Engaging with the Board 48:22 Being Proactive, Decisive, and a Good Listener: Valuable Leadership Traits 36:23 The Role of Social Media in Communication and Brand Management 39:13 Consistency with Company Values and Brand in Communication 41:05 Building a Diverse Board for Different Perspectives 44:11 Making Difficult Decisions and Taking a Stand 45:05 Continuous Learning and Staying Informed 48:51 Empowering Employees as Brand Ambassadors   Keywords: leadership, vulnerability, accountability, engagement, executive coaching, fresh perspectives, communication, leadership, crisis management, CEO, employees, board members, stakeholders, social issues

The US government's latest move to slap heavy tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and solar cells, shows protectionism and industrial policy is the new consensus approach to economic challenges, which is an "unfortunate shift" in US policy, a senior economist said on Tuesday.5月14日，一位高级经济学家表示，美国政府对包括电动汽车和太阳能电池在内的中国进口产品征收重关税的最新举措，表明保护主义和产业政策是应对经济挑战的新共识方式，这是美国政策中的一个“不幸转变”。The United States is increasing tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, targeting electric vehicles (EVs), advanced batteries, steel and critical minerals, the White House said on Tuesday.5月14日，白宫表示，美国正在对价值180亿美元的中国进口商品加征关税，目标是电动汽车、先进电池、钢铁和关键矿产。The fresh levies come on top of the already massive tariffs imposed on more than $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, which were introduced during the Trump administration, according to the result of a four-year review of the China Section 301 tariffs, released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Tuesday.根据美国贸易代表办公室(USTR)5月14日公布的对华301条款关税四年期审查结果，特朗普执政期间已对价值3000多亿美元的中国商品征收了巨额关税，此次新征税是在此基础上增加的。The review was undertaken under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which Trump invoked to first launch the China tariffs in 2018.这项审查是根据1974年《贸易法》第301条进行的，特朗普援引该条款于2018年首次启动中国关税。The centerpiece of the new tariffs is a quadrupling of levies on Chinese EVs to 100 percent starting this year, an attempt analysts said would likely result in thwarting the Biden administration's own efforts to fight climate change by speeding up EV adoption.新关税的核心是从今年开始，对中国电动汽车的征税翻了两番，达到100%，分析师表示，这一尝试可能会阻碍拜登政府通过加速采用电动汽车来应对气候变化的努力。Erica York, a senior economist and research director with the Tax Foundation's Center for Federal Tax Policy, said that at present, consumers are not likely to see an immediate increase in costs because Chinese EVs are already locked out of the US market.税收基金会联邦税收政策中心高级经济学家兼研究主任埃里卡·约克（Erica York）表示，目前，消费者不太可能看到成本的立即增加，因为中国电动汽车已经被美国市场拒之门外。"Longer term though, it means American consumers will lack choices, including competitively priced and innovative Chinese EVs and face higher prices for green tech and green energy at home," York told China Daily on Tuesday.5月14日，约克（York）周二告诉《中国日报》：“但从长远来看，这意味着美国消费者将缺乏选择，包括价格合适且有所创新的中国电动汽车，并在国内面临着更高价格的绿色技术和绿色能源。”York's organization has estimated that the current tariffs and retaliation will reduce long-run US output by about 0.25 percent, costing thousands of jobs and reducing incomes.税收基金会联邦税收政策中心估计，目前的关税和报复措施将使美国的长期产出减少约0.25%，导致数千人失业，收入减少。Maintaining the current tariffs, which have been costly to American consumers and the manufacturing sector, and doubling or quadrupling down on the approach, will further increase costs, insulate US businesses from competitive pressures that lead to long-run improvements, and put US manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage abroad, according to York.约克（York）表示，维持目前的关税对美国消费者和制造业来说代价高昂，如果再加倍或翻两番，将进一步增加成本，使美国企业无法承受竞争压力，从而导致长期改善，并使美国制造商在国外处于竞争劣势。"Protectionism and industrial policy are not a recipe for success; instead, policymakers should pursue reforms that encourage investment, innovation and competition," she added.她补充说：“保护主义和产业政策不是成功的秘诀；相反，政策制定者应该推行鼓励投资、创新和竞争的改革。”The tariffs that take effect this year also cover solar cells, syringes, needles, steel and aluminum products, according to a statement from the USTR.根据美国贸易代表办公室的一份声明，今年生效的关税还包括太阳能电池、注射器、针头、钢铁和铝产品。The tariff rate on semiconductors will surge from 25 percent to 50 percent by next year, while levies on Chinese EV batteries and battery parts will more than triple to 25 percent by 2026.到明年，半导体关税将从25%飙升至50%，而到2026年，中国电动汽车电池和电池部件的关税将增加两倍以上，达到25%。Gary Hufbauer, a senior fellow and trade expert at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, noted that as some tariffs are to be phased in over a couple of years, they won't have an "immediate" effect.华盛顿彼得森国际经济研究所（Peterson Institute for International Economics）高级研究员兼贸易专家加里·胡夫鲍尔（Gary Hufbauer）指出，由于一些关税将在几年内逐步实施，它们不会产生“立竿见影”的效果。"But for sure they will delay the rate of EV adoption and hurt the clean-air agenda," Hufbauer said of Biden's climate agenda, which includes ramping up the adoption of EVs to cut US greenhouse gas emissions.“但肯定的是，他们将推迟电动汽车的采用率，并损害清洁空气议程，”胡夫鲍尔（Hufbauer）谈到拜登的气候议程时说，其中包括增加电动汽车的采用，以减少美国的温室气体排放。The expert said that the tariffs are a "definite negative" for US-China relations.这位专家表示，关税对美中关系“肯定是负面的”。China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday that the US tariff hike goes against the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and the promises of President Joe Biden, and will "seriously affect the atmosphere of bilateral cooperation".5月14日，中国商务部表示，美国提高关税违背了两国领导人达成的共识和乔·拜登总统的承诺，并将“严重影响双边合作的氛围”。"I expect China to retaliate in a measured way against iconic US exports," Hufbauer said. "I'm sure Beijing is studying the menu."“我预计中国会对标志性的美国出口产品进行有分寸的报复，”胡夫鲍尔（Hufbauer）说，“我肯定北京正在研究计划。”The Commerce Ministry said China will take "resolute" measures to safeguard its own rights and interests, according to a statement.根据一份声明，商务部表示，中国将采取“坚决”措施维护自身权益。US media reports on Tuesday pointed to the fact that the tariffs in an election year come in the middle of a heated campaign between Biden and his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, where they both resort to China-bashing tactics.美国媒体5月14日的报道指出，拜登和他的共和党前任唐纳德-特朗普之间的竞选活动正处于白热化阶段，双方都采取了抨击中国的策略，而在大选年加征关税正是在这种情况下发生的。A new set of polls show that Trump leads Biden in five of six crucial election battleground states, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania.一组新的民调显示，特朗普在六个关键的选举战场州中的五个州领先拜登，即密歇根州、亚利桑那州、内华达州、乔治亚州和宾夕法尼亚州。"The timing is specifically aimed at voters in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan — auto and steel states," Hufbauer said.胡夫鲍尔（Hufbauer）表示：“这个时机是专门针对宾夕法尼亚州、俄亥俄州和密歇根州——汽车和钢铁州——的选民的。”"Since Trump promises equal or higher tariffs, I doubt the announcement will shift many votes toward Biden, but it may avoid further losses to voters who welcome protection," he added.他补充说：“由于特朗普承诺相同或更高的关税，我猜测这一宣布会将许多选票转向拜登，但它可能会避免欢迎保护的选民遭受进一步损失。”Douglas H. Paal, distinguished fellow of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said Tuesday's announcement of fresh tariffs constituted one form of the US response to the "serious trade issues" with China.卡内基国际和平基金会(Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)亚洲项目杰出研究员道格拉斯·帕尔（Douglas H. Paal）表示，5月14日宣布的新关税措施是美国应对与中国之间“严重贸易问题”的一种形式。"When leaders are weak in election years, they resort to popular measures that may be less effective in reality than in rhetoric. That is where we are," Paal told China Daily.帕尔（Paal）告诉《中国日报》：“当领导人在选举年表现不佳时，他们会采取一些受欢迎的措施，这些措施在现实中可能不如在口头上有效。这就是我们的现状。”Trade bodies 'disappointed'贸易机构“失望”Hours after the release of the results of the review of the China Section 301 tariffs, US trade organizations said they were highly disappointed by the outcome.在对华301条款关税审查结果公布数小时后，美国贸易组织表示，他们对这一结果非常失望。"The decision to extend Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of apparel, footwear, accessories, and textiles — while not unexpected — is a real blow to American consumers and manufacturers alike," said Steve Lamar, president and chief executive officer of the American Apparel & Footwear Association.美国服装鞋类协会总裁兼首席执行官史蒂夫·拉马尔（Steve Lamar）说：“延长对多种服装、鞋类、配饰和纺织品征收301条款关税的决定尽管并不出人意料，但对美国消费者和制造商来说都是一个真正的打击。”"The Biden Administration has had two years to get it right. Unfortunately, they doubled down on a flawed tariff policy, despite the Biden Administration's own acknowledgment that this policy has failed in its goals, and overwhelming public input that supported a different outcome," he said in a statement.他在声明中说：“拜登政府有两年时间来做好这件事。不幸的是，他们在一项有缺陷的关税政策上加倍下注，尽管拜登政府自己承认这项政策未能实现其目标，并且压倒性的公众投入支持不同的结果。”The National Retail Federation also said it was "extremely disappointed" that the USTR and the Biden administration had chosen "to double down on a failed and inflationary strategy by sustaining and expanding the Section 301 China tariffs".美国零售联合会(National Retail Federation)还表示，它对美国贸易代表办公室和拜登政府选择“通过维持和扩大对华301条款关税，在失败和通胀战略上加倍下注”感到“极其失望”。"Maintaining these tariffs on consumer goods will increase costs that consumers pay on everyday products imported from China,"said David French, executive vice-president of government relations.政府关系执行副总裁大卫·弗伦奇(David French)说，“维持这些消费品关税将增加消费者为从中国进口的日常产品支付的成本。”The US-China Business Council, a nongovernmental organization representing many of the world's largest brands doing business in China, also noted that maintenance of the prior tariffs — with no reductions — and imposition of additional tariffs ultimately make it harder for American companies to compete in the US and abroad, cost American jobs, and increase prices for US manufacturers and consumers during a time of ongoing inflation.代表许多在中国做生意的世界大品牌的非政府组织美中贸易全国委员会也指出，维持以前的关税(没有削减)和征收额外关税最终会使美国公司更难在美国和海外竞争，损失美国的就业机会，并在持续通胀时期提高美国制造商和消费者的价格。"Additionally, levying new tariffs invites retaliation from China, which combined could further disadvantage US companies selling goods and services in China's market compared to their foreign competitors," USCBC President Craig Allen said.美中贸易全国委员主席克雷格·艾伦说（Craig Allen）：“此外，征收新关税会招致中国的报复，与外国竞争对手相比，这可能会进一步使在中国市场销售商品和服务的美国公司处于不利地位。”

Have you ever wondered how struggling companies turned things around to be successful again?I know I sure have. I always wonder what the bottleneck was…Was it the leadership? The products? The operations? The experience?This is why I was THRILLED to bring on Chelsea Grayson to hear all about her experiences doing this exact thing!Chelsea was sought after and brought in as the CEO of True Religion and American Apparel to make them profitable again.Think: bar rescue, but for renowned retail companies. We love a good transformation, am I right?In this episode, you'll get an inside look into the rebrand strategies that took place to turn things around for American Apparel and True Religion.Click play to hear all of this and…(00:01:49) Chelsea's answer to the question, “Can you have it ALL in life?”(00:02:40) Chelsea's experience as a single mom and the challenges of balancing career and family.(00:06:31) Chelsea's career progression and the renowned companies she's been a CEO at.(00:08:19) How she developed the skill of fearlessness in approaching challenging situations at work.(00:09:54) Chelsea's decision-making process and transition to the role of General Counsel at American Apparel.(00:16:07) Chelsea's decision to take on a VERY challenging opportunity despite financial limitations.(00:17:52) How Chelsea handles problems step by step.(00:26:10) The details Chelsea implemented in her rebrand strategy at American Apparel that made it profitable again.(00:29:40) The challenges Chelsea faced when revamping the brand at True Religion.(00:38:26) How to get chosen in a career or sector you want to be in.(00:43:38) Chelsea's personal experience of overcoming a scary situation.(00:46:44) How Chelsea dealt with rejection when she was passed up for a board position.For full show notes, visit:jasminestar.com/podcast/episode417

In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 521, my conversation with author Tao Lin. It first aired on May 20, 2018. Lin is the author of the memoir Trip, the novels Leave Society, Taipei and Richard Yates, Eeeee Eee Eeee. He is also the author of the novella Shoplifting from American Apparel, the story collection Bed, and the poetry collections Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and you are a little bit happier than i am. He was born in Virginia and is the founder and editor of Muumuu House. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Hard To Kill Podcast Dave Morrow chats with Joey Bowen and Drew Beech from Few Will Hunt. Their apparel company is centred around producing high-quality clothing, made in America. They see a troubling trend in America that values mediocrity and comfort over struggle and excellence. Their brand name represents their values that "many are hungry but few will hunt". Their brand has attracted huge business influencers such as Bedros Keuilian. FEW WILL HUNT® RESTORES THE DIGNITY OF HARD WORK BY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY OUTFITTING THE WORLD'S HARDEST WORKER Few Will Hunt: Website: IG: X: H2K Podcast Discount Links: ✅ Skin Mason: (Code: H2KPOD) ✅ FirmTech Ring: (Code: DMORROW) ✅ Onnit - (Code: MORROW) ✅ Synergee - (Code: MORROW) ✅ Lebert Fitness - (Code: MORROW) Follow Dave Morrow's Socials: LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I YouTube I Twitter I Patreon

We've got the hilarious Anna Bianco on the pod with us. First up, Anna spills the beans on some serious workplace drama at American Apparel, namely being possibly the only employee to NOT be harassed. Then, we dive into the cutthroat competition of being a George Washington Museum tour manager.  For our weekly topics, we've got some m*rder for ya. We've gotta talk about that Joe Rogan guest who decided to follow up his prison reform tour with a BIG crime. Trigger warning on this one! Then Ja Biden is going full Dark Brandon with the recent bill introduced that may swipe out of TikTok for the last time. Are we finally going to be free?  And the Mother's Day photo that broke the internet. Folks, we're talking Kate Middleton''s "self edited" family photo. Where. Is. She. At. We discuss.  Follow us @risquebusinessnews @laurasogar @mae_planert @annacabianco and write us a kind review for a good old-fashioned in-the-mail gift! https://forms.gle/gRZ1j9vEwoGYhWQR9

Listen to the full episode on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cantnotpodcast In conversation with Nadia of Barcelona based Los Feliz. She tells me about the punk subculture when growing up on the island of Majorca, the influence of American Apparel, flea markets in Barcelona, being invited by THE Faycal Amor of Plein Sud's archives, her love of Franco Moschino, her pieces being featured on multiple cast of the White Lotus and so much more!  Shop Los Feliz at losfelizshop.com Follow me on instagram @cant__not for a live curation of vintage shops all over the world.

We decided to make this episode of Nersey entirely free, just like an issue of VICE Magazine sitting in American Apparel circa 2006. Nersey is a podcast by Trey Smith, Drew Millard, and Slava P. We are produced by Steel Tipped Dove and our music is by Craig S. Jenkins. Our show is technically about music. We publish new episodes most weeks, plus blog posts sometimes. Free subscribers get to listen to the first half of each episode; paid subscribers get to listen to the whole thing, which includes our legendary “Joe Budden Podcast-Style Sleepers Section.” We're also on Patreon. Batten down the hatches and put on your raincoats, sailors, because we're headed straight into some damn unfavorable economic headwinds. By that, we mean that once again, VICE has laid a bunch of people off and is generally in trouble. As all you Music Man heads know, trouble starts with a T, which rhymes with P, and that stands for “podcast.” Our podcast. Which, today, is about VICE. We're joined by mega-genius Zachary Lipez of Creem Magazine to help us figure out what VICE was, because he was in the NYC scene back in the 2000s when the mag was really popping off; meanwhile, we were all dumb teens who would grow up to work at VICE in the 2010s. Other topics discussed include Zach's excellent piece on the downfall of music journalism, how bands used to take a bunch of money from cigarette brands, performatively not taking care of yourself, the lost art of talking s**t in incredibly low-stakes contexts, and also electroclash. Special thanks to Yuri for letting Drew record at his house and also informing us that VICE created a “virtual Lower East Side” in like 2007. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nersey.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode of the Daily Stoic podcast Ryan speaks with author Kate Flannery on how having worked for American Apparel gave Kate a bad reputation, It's hard to get someone to see something that their salary depends on them not seeing, the difference between quitting and getting fired along with her first book Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles.Strip Tees is her first book where she details her experience in a landscape of rowdy sex-positivity, racy photo shoots, and a cult-like devotion to the unorthodox CEO and founder of American Apparel. The line between sexual liberation and exploitation quickly grows hazy, leading Kate to question the company's ethics and wrestle with her own. Kate Flannery was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Bryn Mawr College and currently works for the Emmy Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race.IG: @KateCFlannerywww.kate-flannery.com✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

On today's episode of the Daily Stoic podcast Ryan speaks with American actress Kate Flannery on Dov Charney and their early journey at American Apparel, the evolution of feminism, imposter syndrome vs being qualified and the difference between quitting and getting fired along with her first book Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles.Strip Tees is her first book where she details her experience in a landscape of rowdy sex-positivity, racy photo shoots, and a cult-like devotion to the unorthodox CEO and founder of American Apparel. The line between sexual liberation and exploitation quickly grows hazy, leading Kate to question the company's ethics and wrestle with her own. Kate Flannery was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Bryn Mawr College and currently works for the Emmy Award-winning RuPaul's Drag Race. IG: @KateCFlannerywww.kate-flannery.com✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

這是2014年6月20號的一集節目，主題來自當時一個名牌服裝American Apparel 老闆被董事會開除的事件。

The Fashion episode was such a hit that I decided to revamp and re-release another set of industry-related confessions. With casting help from DeuxMoi, we're coming out from behind the scenes and exploring life in front of the camera as a model. I open the episode with my own Tales of Taboo about my lulz attempt at a postgrad modeling career (you'll scream at the very off-brand national campaign I booked), and a few encounters with agents and casting directors that, as the kids say, 'altered my brain chemistry'. (10:50) Then, our anonymous contributors are or were signed in LA, London, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Seattle, and Texas, and represented by well-known agencies such as One Management, Genetics, Heffner, Next, Select, and Women (plus some others I've been asked not to name). They tell equally juicy and shocking stories about: -what it's like behind the scenes at Fashion Week & Miami Swim Week  -working for controversial brands like American Apparel and Yeezy -lesser-known but higher paying sectors of the industry, like e-comm and fit modeling -the harsh realities of diet + exercise routines (maintaining 35 inch hips!!) -model houses, club promoters, and international ‘yachting' trips -loneliness and depression brought on by working abroad -agency debt, and what success ACTUALLY looks like Plus, ON the record, we have agent Jane Belfry (@janebelfry) from BTWN Management breaking down the “body positivity movement” and model-turned-badass musician Dana Dentata (@danadentata) serving honest insight on everything from industry hyper-sexualization to working with icons like Ryan McGinley and Juergen Teller. ~ GOT A SECRET TO GET OFF YOUR CHEST? Share your own confession - or thoughts and feedback - at confessions@aliweissworld.com. Follow Ali on Instagram & TikTok @aliweissworld. Tales of Taboo is produced and narrated by Ali Weiss. Audio production by Isabel McMahon & WTF Media. Theme song by Chris Stathopolous. Cover photo by Erika Flynn. Cover art by Kristen Montenegro. "Degenerate" sweatshirts & G-Strings are available on Ali's Instagram via DM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesoftaboo/support

This week, we're joined by fitness expert and Flexin' Texan Sarah Herse! We discuss the worlds of fitness influencing and bodybuilding, getting strong as a means of embodiment and developing agency, and the evolution of the fitness market from the yoga pants armageddon of the 2010s to today's athleisure landscape and the extreme visual language of pre-workout and protein products. Plus, we discuss Jack Antonoff's jock theory, the complexities of being a woman in fitness, and Sarah tells us about her own journey from NYU student/peak-indie sleaze American Apparel employee to pro-bodybuilder, powerlifter and crossfitter!Download the Sarah Herse app: https://my.playbookapp.io/sarah-herseFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahherse/?hl=en Links:“Against Ordinary Language: The Language of the Body” Kathy Acker"Against Exercise" by Mark Greif “Body Work” by Barbara Ehrenrich “The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding” by Arnold Schwarzenegger Jack Antonoff by Shaad D'Souza for The FaceListen to exclusive episodes here

Paula Schneider is a highly accomplished leader with a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the fashion industry. She has held prestigious positions such as CEO of American Apparel, as well as leadership roles at renowned brands like BCBG and Speedo. However, Paula's journey took an unexpected turn when she transitioned into the nonprofit sector as the CEO of Susan G. Komen. What sets her apart is her personal connection to the cause, having battled breast cancer herself. This firsthand experience fuels her passion and drives her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Paula's expertise in strategic leadership and her ability to navigate complex challenges have been instrumental in her successful transition into the nonprofit world. Her story serves as an inspiration for individuals considering a career transition, showcasing the power of following one's passion and finding purpose in meaningful work. Visit https://www.gobeyondbarriers.com, where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Paula. Highlights: [02:19] Paula's background [10:47] C Suite retail to C Suite nonprofit [17:42] Moving forward despite uncertainty [21:16] When fires are all around you [22:46] Making decisions and what to do when things go sideways [24:17] How Susan G. Komen® dealt with COVID [28:25] The importance of knowing your financials [33:27] Not measuring up when under new management [35:23] Lightning round questions Quotes: “All the work that I do is illustrative of finding a cure so that my daughters don't have to go through this.” - Paula Schneider “I couldn't care less if I sold one more pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's. I wanted to do something that was more meaningful.” - Paula Schneider “Women underestimate their abilities to problem-solve and figure things out. We need to believe in ourselves and bring our expertise to the table.” - Paula Schneider “People are really happy when they are accountable and understand what they are accountable for.” - Paula Schneider “The P&L guides all.” – Paula Schneider “When you are in a turnaround, you don't have time to make decisions.” - Paula Schneider Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you? - “The Paris Daughter” by Kristin Harmel (all books by this author) What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? - “Don't sweat the small stuff” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? - Instigator What is one change you've implemented that made your life better? - Finding joy in every day. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? - “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang About Paula Schneider: Paula Schneider is president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, where she is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the world's leading breast cancer organization. Komen has made more than $3.5 billion in investments in breast cancer research, advocacy and patient support since its founding in 1982, helping reduce the breast cancer mortality rate by 42%. As a breast cancer survivor herself, and having lost her mother to metastatic breast cancer, Schneider's work is personal as she brings a unique combination of business expertise and real-world perspective to Komen's mission as CEO. Paula led Komen through an enterprise-wide restructuring, transforming Komen's national network of independent local affiliate organizations into a single, united entity, leveraging shared operational functions while maintaining local development and mission teams across the country. Under her leadership, Komen today serves as a trusted health care guide, providing millions of people with safe, accurate, evidence-based information and education—as well as direct patient support services including financial assistance, patient navigation services, emotional support and resources. Komen also remains focused on accelerating breakthroughs for the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers, and eliminating breast cancer disparities through focused interventions that break down the barriers for Black people across the country. Schneider is widely regarded as a business expert in organizational management and finance. Prior to Komen, she served as CEO of American Apparel, where she navigated one of the most notable turnarounds in the retail sector. She previously served as President of the Warnaco Swimwear Group, the largest swimwear company in the world, with brands such as Speedo and Calvin Klein. Schneider is a sought-after public speaker on issues of women's health and empowerment. She has been featured at such thought leadership events such as Fortune's Most Powerful Women's Forum and Yahoo Finance. She has served as a spokeswoman for the Liz Claiborne Company and its crusade to eradicate abuse against women, and is currently a member of C200, the preeminent global organization for the advancement of women business leaders. Links: Website: https://www.komen.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-schneider-6322661a/

Seb White, James Bird, and Tommy Stewart catch up this week to talk about the latter being at the wheel, Luka Modrić, Louis van Gaal, buttoned-up polo shirts, bad stag dos, SHARP, American Apparel hoodies, 101 Things To Do In Football Before You Die, behind enemy lines, The Demon Headmistress, West Brom curtains and Wolves watches, Carlos Vela, Faithless, Vitória de Setúbal, Sir Bobby Robson, Sunday Oliseh, Top Trumps, Fletch & Sav, Steve McManaman, Alassane Pléa, a circling shark, Larry White, Church Party EP, falling asleep on the sofa, super subs and somehow so much more. Subscribe to CLUB MUNDIAL now - https://mundialmag.coSign up for the Newsletter - https://mundialmag.co/newsletterFollow MUNDIAL on Twitter - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in a belief economy, and brands are evolving with culture constantly at a breakneck pace. Brands like Dove that recognize this are running purposeful campaigns like the reverse selfie campaign, while those that don't get it, like American Apparel, fizzle out. How do you align your brand to leverage the belief economy as Dove did? Listen to Emmanuel Probst, Global Lead, Brand Thought-Leadership of Ipsos, as he discusses Dove's reverse selfie campaign. Show NotesConnect With:Emmanuel Probst: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterThe Rebrand Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Debut author Kate Flannery joins Zibby to discuss Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millenial Los Angeles, a brave, racy, and devourable memoir about her time working for American Apparel as a recent college grad in the mid-2000s and toeing the line between sexual empowerment and sexual exploitation. Kate talks about the cult-y environment of the provocative, controversial company; the inappropriate behavior of its CEO; and her decision to write a book at the end of it all. She also describes her current career in reality TV and reveals the topic of her next book!Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3sB9sRCShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge cannabis brand is expanding into the world of beer, buying up multiple beer brands. The legit nature of cannabis businesses has been established but U.S. legalization lags behind. Also, a major investigation and major cover-up. John Rothmann on the Trump future. Best-selling author of Strip Tees, A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles, Kate Flannery, exposes American Apparel for what it was. She does this while taking us on her journey through the decadent, bacchanal world of American Apparel's business.

Kate Flannery is the author of the new memoir Strip Tees about her experience working at the hottest fashion brand of the early 2000s, American Apparel. There she found herself in what was similar to many cults,  where lots of young women were not only working for but also sleeping with the boss knowing it was not monogamous. I also cover all the hottest topics and juiciest stories at the beginning of today's show! Enjoy! Vote For Juicy Scoop: realitytelevisionawards.com/vote Get extra juice on Patreon: patreon.com/juicyscoop Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@JuicyScoop Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/heathermcdonald Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/HeatherMcDonald Follow Kate @katecflannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some creatives are truly in a league of their own and this guest has always stood out as someone pushing aesthetic boundaries all while being incredibly thoughtful. Artist, singer, designer, muse, creative director, and Tumblr icon KESH has never been too interested in adhering to the typical standards of beauty. She effortlessly rocks red eyeliner and gemstones on her nose, treating her face as a canvas for true self-expression. This level of “divine creativity” as KESH puts it, is what made me - along with so many others - fall in love with her. From spray painting the back of her classmates' uniforms in Croydon, to collaborating with American Apparel, to creative directing a Good American shoot with TLC, tune in as we discuss KESH's creative journey, inspirations, use of beauty as a form of armor and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Simi Haze Eye Gems, Lady Vengeance (2005), TLC for Good American (directed by KESH) Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow KESH: @kesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some creatives are truly in a league of their own and this guest has always stood out as someone pushing aesthetic boundaries all while being incredibly thoughtful. Artist, singer, designer, muse, creative director, and Tumblr icon KESH has never been too interested in adhering to the typical standards of beauty. She effortlessly rocks red eyeliner and gemstones on her nose, treating her face as a canvas for true self-expression. This level of “divine creativity” as KESH puts it, is what made me - along with so many others - fall in love with her. From spray painting the back of her classmates' uniforms in Croydon, to collaborating with American Apparel, to creative directing a Good American shoot with TLC, tune in as we discuss KESH's creative journey, inspirations, use of beauty as a form of armor and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Simi Haze Eye Gems, Lady Vengeance (2005), TLC for Good American (directed by KESH) Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow KESH: @kesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if it's giving nothing, we still give everything. This week, the boys are talking all things Fashion with a capital F and Met Gala with their new bestie, 032c fashion editor, Brenda “Hashtag” Weischer. Brenda was in town for the festivities and was kind enough to join us on her last day in NYC for a marathon break down on whether or not Michael Kors is back, dressing like TSA accuses you of smuggling drugs, all black everything, self preservation vs. clout chasing, baby's first BBL, her American Apparel shoplifting past, what to wear to Berghain, her friend Rick Owens still getting busy with the needle and thread, Crowcore, taking of your damn sunglasses, a litany of Met Gala hot takes and gossip, journalist stowaways, the Bottega Veneta scandal to end all Bottega Veneta scandals, her elite column Brenda's Business, the designer carousel, building your own platform vs. trying to write for others, being an industry hybrid, her store/archive, monetizing hate and gossip, social media destroying personal style under the guise of empowering it, designer meet cutes, the joy of long dinners that turn into drinks, her home city of Berlin, fashion's current obsession with performative wokeness, if you've never been on a bad date are you actually a bad dater, learning not to post your man on main the hard way and much more on this sarcastic and sardonic episode of The Only Podcast That Matters™. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.