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with @haydenzadams @kidsuper @smc90This episode involves a special mix of guests:Hayden Adams, founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs, and inventor of the Uniswap Protocol a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi); they recently announced Unichain; andColm Dillane, the multimedia artist behind fashion brand KidSuper, CFDA award winner who has his own Warhol Factory-like creative studio and space; Dillane started out selling t-shirts in his highschool cafeteria, and then went on to present his collection at Paris Fashion week — and has also done creative campaigns for iconic brands from Louis Vuitton and Mercedes Benz to Puma and Converse...in conversation with editor in chief Sonal Chokshi. The conversation originally took place at our Founder Summit (October 2024) but is more relevant than ever as the crypto industry focuses on mainstream applications and users. It covers:industry jargon, to making technology not just more broadly available but more culturally and socially understoodthe power of naming, including the origin story behind the unicorn and Unisocks and morethe difference between marketing vs. spectaclethe power of early community and what it means to expand to new users vs "sell out”drops -- “airdrops” in crypto; drops in fashion (a la Supreme), and just product launches in generalWe also touch on some questions and issues around open source, including forking and copying -- good or bad? -- and whether a collective can actually do good design. The theme throughout is about innovating vs. stagnating -- learning from different industries and places; trying (unexpected) new things, even when there may not be a clear business case up front, and much more. As a reminder: None of the following should be taken as business, investment, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information.
She's been called the Godmother of Fashion for a reason—Fern Mallis is the visionary who created New York Fashion Week, forever changing the fashion industry and putting NYC on the global style map. From working with the CFDA and IMG Fashion to launching her own consulting firm, Fern has spent decades shaping the careers of iconic designers and influencing the way we experience fashion. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of NYFW, revealing its origins, evolution, and where it's headed next. We're talking must-know brands, the future of fashion, and what it really takes to build a lasting label in today's ever-changing industry. Plus, Fern shares insider stories from her legendary 92NY conversation series, her experiences backstage at the most iconic Fashion Week shows, and what truly defines a fashion icon. Mentioned in the Episode: www.fernmallis.com Fern Mallis Instagram NYFW Mademoiselle Magazine Vogue Gimbels East International Design Center of New York Seventh on Sale Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Bryant Park Studio 54 7th on Sixth Max Alexander (@couture.to.the.max) Tanner Fletcher Prada SABYSACHI 92NY Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis by Fern Mallis Gul Rouge LilaNur Parfums Gabriele Frantzen A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email< Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stories: “On my first day as a CFDA member, I stood up in front of then-president Diane von Furstenberg and Steven Kolb and I asked what our industry's plans for sustainability was. I remember the Olsen twins sitting in front of me and turning around, staring at me. Everyone was staring at me. ‘Who is this girl?' Diane and Steven looked at each other and said, ‘We have none.'"The Backstory: Grew up with two creative grandmothers and aunts; one grandmother who was an award-winning quilter and who had hand-selected the rocks that her grandfather built their house with. Her mother is an ‘overachiever,' former lawyer who creates watercolor art and who spent hours with Melissa as a child making food for her Barbie refrigerator. “My dad, although he isn't crafty, is very intellectually creative.”Wisdom Rains: “I tend to look at the shifts and the circularity of my business – marked by what some people might call ‘trauma' – as opportunities to rebuild better. Even though they're really challenging to go through at the time, you really learn what's important, and what you want.”On Inspo: “The way that we make jewelry is so influenced by traditional Mexican silversmithing techniques. I don't do a lot of casting. We hand-make, hand-form, hand-hammer using a lot of the same tools that are used in Mexico. I really appreciate their craft and attention to detail.” Names her mother as ‘super-inspirational' for how she's reinvented herself to achieve many different things over the years.On Community + On Her Store: “People really enjoy getting together and talking about things, trying stuff on and having fun. I've only been in business for as long as I have, because of my community. I've built really strong relationships that have carried me through really challenging times, so I feel like nourishing those, intentionally. My wholesale partners have become a strong focus, so has creating the same type of partnership and energy within my store.”What Else: “There is a lot of technical detail within what we do that doesn't scream, ‘look at me.' It's an understated elegance that allows each person to put their personal stamp on my jewelry when they wear it.”Obsixed: A collection of Melissa's current lifestyle obsessions and brands.Discover more + Shop The Podcast:melissajoymanning.com
Host Jason Blitman talks to Christopher Bollen (Havoc) about everything from purging personal belongings to the layered concept of havoc and chaos, the fascinating world of hotels, and Chris' love-hate relationship with musicals. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Simon Doonan (TV's Making It, The Camp 100) about what he's reading, as well as the difference between Camp and campy. Christopher Bollen is the author of the critically acclaimed novels The Lost Americans, A Beautiful Crime, The Destroyers, Orient, and Lightning People. He is a frequent contributor to a number of publications, including Vanity Fair, the New York Times, and Interview. He lives in New York City.Simon Doonan is the author of many books, including the recently published Transformer: A Story of Glitter, Glam Rock and Loving Lou Reed, How To Be Yourself, DRAG: The Complete Story and Keith Haring. A long-standing member of the fashion community, Simon was awarded the prestigious CFDA award for his work as Creative Director for Barneys New York. He is currently a judge on the Emmy-nominated NBC series ‘Making It'. Simon lives in New York City with his partner, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Adler, and their rescue-mutt Foxylady.BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.comWATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman CONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com
Ever wondered what it takes to make it big in the fashion industry? In this episode, Paula sits down with Alejandra Alonso Rojas, the talented designer behind her eponymous fashion brand. Fresh off her Spring/Summer 2025 collection debut at New York Fashion Week, Alejandra shares her incredible journey from Spain to New York City and how she built her brand from the ground up. Here's what we're diving deep into:Alejandra's early influences, including her family traditions in knitting and crocheting, and how they shaped her design ethos. The challenges and triumphs of launching her fashion line in 2016 and making a name for herself in the competitive New York fashion scene. Her journey with the CFDA and the pivotal moments that propelled her brand to new heights, including a memorable call from Anna Wintour's office.Her unique approach to designing for the modern woman, emphasizing comfort, wearability, and seasonless style.Balancing life as a hands-on mom and a successful entrepreneur, and how she seamlessly integrates her son into her work life. Insights into her creative process, from initial sketches to runway-ready garments, and navigating the business side of fashion. Plus, Alejandra offers her best styling tips and advice for aspiring designers in a quick-fire round that you won't want to miss! Where to find Alejandra Alonso Rojas: Website: AlejandraAlonsoRojas.comInstagram: @alejandraalonsorojasJoin the World's Your Oysta community!Instagram: @wyo.podTikTok: @wyo.podYoutube: World's Your Oysta PodcastWebsite & Newsletter: WYO PodcastThis episode is brought to you by Harlo, Stellar, and Tronque. Please support our shows sponors. Use code OYSTA20 for 20% off on all Harlo and Stellar products. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Elizabeth's journey is filled with wisdom, style, and so many takeaways for anyone passionate about fashion and life. Enjoy the episode!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“What does it look like to approach harm in a way that is transformative . . . how do we heal collectively and holistically . . . there are really unique and beautiful ways of doing that doesn't look like mass incarceration.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Rashida Ricketts and Her Work 07:54 Rashida's Journey into Service and Education 16:56 The Intersection of Fashion and Social Justice 27:52 Understanding the Graves to Gardens Concept 38:58 Misconceptions About Incarcerated Individuals 48:10 Call to Action and Final Thoughts Episode Summary: In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Rashida Ricketts, founder of Graves to Gardens, about her journey from education to social justice through fashion. Rashida shares her experiences working with incarcerated individuals and how her background in communications and service shaped her understanding of the intersection between fashion and social justice. The discussion delves into misconceptions about incarcerated individuals, the importance of community and healing, and the transformative power of art. Rashida emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in addressing systemic issues and encourages listeners to find ways to contribute positively to their communities. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Rashida's journey began with a commitment to service and education. Fashion can be a powerful tool for social change. Misconceptions about incarcerated individuals often overlook their humanity. Community support is crucial for those impacted by incarceration. Art and creativity can facilitate healing and self-discovery. The Graves to Gardens concept symbolizes transformation and hope. Everyone can find a way to contribute to social justice efforts. Understanding the trauma associated with poverty is essential. Compassion and forgiveness are key to healing. Small gestures can lead to significant positive change. Guest Bio: Rashida Ricketts is the Founder and Creative Director of Graves to Gardens, a podcast that bridges fashion and social justice. She has created pathways to elevate unheard stories and educate her listeners through fashion discourse. Graves to Gardens has featured prominent fashion leaders such as CFDA member Victor Glemaud, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, Chrissy Rutherford, formerly of Harper's Bazaar, and Harlem Fashion Row's Brandice Daniel. Each leader shared Ricketts' drive to advocate for social issues, especially women's incarceration. Ricketts started Graves to Gardens during the height of racial unrest in the U.S. in 2020. “There were social issues that weren't sitting right with me. I started talking about issues that actually mattered, God gave me a vision to fulfill.” Ricketts stated. The genesis of Ricketts' impactful work in reflection of society started in high school. “In 2020, I came across this old notebook of an idea I brainstormed for a fundraiser event that involved fashion, music, and dance. Finding that notebook made me realize that fashion and social justice has always been within me,” she said. Ricketts studied Communications at The College of New Jersey, specializing in Radio, Television, and Film in addition to majoring in Journalism. Resources: Graves to Gardens Podcast Fashion Brands: Grant Boulevard Brother Vellies Reformation Books Through Bars Letters for Liberation Nat King Cole & His Trio - 'Tis Autumn Maverick City Music - Prepare The Way Words with (Fashion) Friends: Scholar Rashida Ricketts Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Rashida Ricketts, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 208, Host, Shannon Cassidy.
Por Marcella Lorenzon e Luciano Potter: No episódio 141 misturamos tudo e falamos de live shopping chinesas, varejo brasileiro, Daniel Rosberry e CFDA, Adidas, crise e make made in Brasil. E falamos de moda, muita moda. Porque moda importa. Patrocínio: Grupo IESA @grupoiesa http://www.grupoiesa.com.br KTO BRASIL @kto_brasil https://www.kto.com Trilha: Sonora Trilhas @sonoratrilhas Edição de áudio e vídeo: Bárbara Saccomori @barbarasaccomori
Remember when Madeleine White broke the Internet by cutting up a Prada jumpsuit and wearing it to their fashion show in Milan? Today, we're breaking down her journey to becoming TikTok's DIY queen - from that viral moment, to re-creating a dress Bella Hadid wore to the Cannes Film Festival at home, to creating the gown she wore to the CFDA Awards just last week. She also shares her best tips for learning how to create at home, a bridal update, and exciting news about the re-launch of her brand, See You Tomorrow, coming this December.Love the show? Follow us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch this episode, head to YouTube.com/@LivvPerezFor more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez, on TikTok @Livv.Perez, and shop her closet here https://shopmy.us/livvperezSupport the show by supporting our sponsor!Posh Peanut: Go to PoshPeanut.com/LGD, and use promo code LGD for 20% off your first order!Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make a final sprint across key battleground states, we consider why the election campaign in Wisconsin has remained so close. Then: we explore Asia Society Switzerland's annual State of Asia conference and discuss who won big at the CFDA awards. Plus: a tribute to late music legend Quincy Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we talk about the immense growth of Miu Miu which defies the ongoing slowdown across luxury. We also discuss the winners of the CFDA Awards, announced this week, and the appointment of Rati Sahi Levesque as the chief executive of The RealReal, replacing short-lived CEO John Koryl.
Paige gives the behind the scenes tea of CFDA and Hannah wants justice for Milli Vanilli.get tickets to live showspre-order our booksign up for our newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this all-new E! News, Hoda Kotb opens up about her decision to leave the ‘Today' show. Next, Shawn Mendes addresses rumors about his personal life. Plus, the biggest stars come out for the CFDA awards in New York City. And we go behind-the-scenes of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Halloween show taping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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GDP Script/ Top Stories for October 11th Publish Date: October 11th From the BG AD Group Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, October 11th and Happy 63rd Birthday to Quarterback Steve Young. ***10.11.24 – BIRTHDAY – STEVE YOUNG*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. 1. Lawrenceville's Elizabeth Lawson Wins Prestigious National Fashion Scholarship 2. Gwinnett County Public Schools Announces Teacher Of The Year Semifinalists 3. Halloween Howl 5K To Benefit Canine Pet Rescue All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG (07.14.24 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Lawrenceville's Elizabeth Lawson Wins Prestigious National Fashion Scholarship Elizabeth Lawson, a fashion design major at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, was honored as one of three recipients of the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Scholarship Fund. Alongside Hollis Maxson and Bao Pham, Lawson was selected from hundreds of applicants, winning part of a $75,000 scholarship pool for their fashion collections. Lawson received the CFDA Design Scholar Award for Sustainability. The CFDA Scholarship Fund has awarded $4 million in scholarships since 1996. More details can be found on the CFDA and SCAD websites. STORY 2: Gwinnett County Public Schools Announces Teacher Of The Year Semifinalists Gwinnett County Public Schools announced 25 semifinalists for Teacher of the Year, chosen from 141 nominees. The group includes nine elementary, seven middle, and nine high school teachers. The finalists will be honored at a banquet on Jan. 30, where the top teacher will be named. Notable semifinalists include Abby Paul from Berkmar Middle, Cole Hembree from Brookwood High, and Nakaya Manning from Central Gwinnett High. The list features educators from various disciplines, highlighting the diverse talent across the district's schools. STORY 3: Halloween Howl 5K To Benefit Canine Pet Rescue Canine Pet Rescue is hosting the seventh annual Halloween Howl 5K and 1K on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula. The 5K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, starts at 9 a.m., followed by the 1K at 10 a.m., ideal for small dogs, seniors, and children. The event supports Canine Pet Rescue's mission to save and rehome dogs. Costumes are optional, with prizes for the best costumes. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K, with virtual participation available for $35. Sponsorship opportunities are open, and more details can be found on their website. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Department of Water Resources Offer 2 Ways to Commemorate Great Days of Service The Great Days of Service, Gwinnett County's largest annual volunteer event, is set for Oct. 18-19, focusing on eco-friendly activities. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, in partnership with the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, offers two volunteer options: litter pick-up and native tree transplanting in Duluth's Gwinnett Place area. The event aims to enhance environmental health, crucial for community beauty and economic vitality. Volunteers can register online, with activities scheduled for both days. Participants must complete a waiver and will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. More details are available on the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful website. STORY 5: Brayden Tyson Runs for School-Record 362 as Brookwood Tops Parkview Brookwood sophomore Brayden Tyson set a school record with 362 rushing yards, leading his team to a 51-13 victory over Parkview in the Battle of Five Forks-Trickum. Tyson scored four touchdowns, helping Brookwood secure its third consecutive win and a 26-17 all-time series lead. Brookwood's defense was strong, allowing only 6.3 points per game over the last three weeks. Parkview's Cooper Frank threw two touchdown passes, but the team fell behind early. Brookwood's next game is against Peachtree Ridge, while Parkview faces Duluth on Oct. 18. We'll be back in a moment Break 3: Ingles Markets (Nutrition Questions) 5 STORY 6: No. 7 Collins Hill Rallies Past No. 6 Mill Creek in Defensive Battle In a thrilling defensive showdown, Collins Hill edged past Mill Creek 13-12, thanks to a game-sealing interception by Stephen Barjolo. Mill Creek led 12-0 at halftime, but Collins Hill rallied with two second-half touchdowns from Makyree Cross to Alijah Patillo. Despite being outgained 291-181, Collins Hill's defense held strong, forcing three turnovers and shutting out Mill Creek in the second half. The win keeps Collins Hill's region title hopes alive, needing Mill Creek to defeat Buford for a potential three-way tie. The Eagles' defense, allowing just 6.3 points per game recently, was pivotal in the victory. STORY 7: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — Oct. 11-13 Looking for weekend plans? Check out these local events: Lilburn Daze: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lilburn City Park. Enjoy arts, crafts, live entertainment, and festival treats. More info at lilburndaze.org. Duluth On Tap: Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. at Duluth Town Green. Experience Oktoberfest with games and a costume contest. Details at duluthga.net. Duluth Fall Home Expo: Friday to Sunday at Gas South District. Meet remodeling experts with free admission. Visit gassouthdistrict.com for more. Stillfire Brewing 5th Anniversary: Saturday, noon at StillFire Brewing, Suwanee. Enjoy special brews, pizza, and live music. More at stillfirebrewing.com. Lawrenceville Ghost Tours: Thursday to Sunday at Lawrenceville Arts Center. Explore spooky stories with a Southern twist. Tickets at auroratheatre.com. We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Lilburn Daze (09.13.24 LILBURN DAZE_FINAL_REV 3) Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio
In this episode, Josselyne Herman-Saccio interviews Fashion Icon Stan Herman (who also happens to be her Uncle), Stan is a fashion designer and former president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. From his humble beginnings in a Jewish family in New Jersey to his time in the army and his experiences in Europe, Stan's life has been filled with ups and downs. He discusses his relationship with his late partner Gene, the impact of his role at the CFDA, and his close bond with his family. Throughout it all, Stan's resilience and determination shine through. They discuss Stan's love for classical music and opera. Stan also reflects on the loss of his partner and how he overcame challenges in his career. He offers words of wisdom and advice for living an unmessablewith life. Find Stan's book here: Uncross Your Legs. Get Your Basics Of Being Unmessablewith Find Stan at: Instagram Connect With Me Website: beunmessablewith.com Instagram: @beunmessablewith Linkedin Facebook Email
Hannah Harris is a Los Angeles-based marketer, creator, and advocate known for her work at the intersection of beauty, culture, and community. Currently working in Brand Marketing at Summer Fridays, her beauty aareer started in 2020 when Hannah founded Brown Girl Hands, turning an online community addressing the lack of diversity on our social media feeds into a content studio working with Glossier, Merit, Summer Fridays, Allure, Sephora, and Essie, you name it. The youngest honoree on Glossy's "Top 50 Fashion and Beauty Changemakers" list in 2020, Harris was a finalist for the Fashion Scholarship Fund and Chairman's Award in 2021 and was named to Ulta Beauty's "MUSE 100" and received the inaugural CFDA x Coach Dream It Real Scholarship in 2022. She has been profiled in British Vogue, Elle UK, The Cut, and Nylon, among other publications. Harris also serves on the Equity Committee for the Fashion Scholarship Fund, an organization that oversees Virgil Abloh's Post-Modern Scholarship, of which she was an inaugural recipient.In this episode Hannah share's the making of Brown Girl Hands and her perspectives on inclusion via brand, content marketing, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Loewe är ett av Spaniens allra äldsta modemärken, grundat redan 1846. Just nu upplever modehuset en nytändning och har gått från tantigt till trendigt. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Från att ha betraktats som ett lite dammigt märke för bättre bemedlade damer (om man ens tänkte på märket) så har Loewe kommit att bli ett av de hetaste och mest omtalade, just nu.Det är till exempel från Loewe som Rihannas vallmoröda overall som hon bar när hon uppträdde under Superbowl förra året kom. Den overall vars diskreta öppning framtill avslöjade att hon var gravid, igen. Och det är från det märket som en av Beyoncés mest omtalade outfits under hennes ”Renaissance”-turné kom, den med armar och händer som slingrar sig runt hennes kropp. Och det är från Loewe som kläderna i den nya tennisfilmen ”Challengers” kommer.Men det är framför allt märkets moderna estetik med nytänkande, och ofta kul, mode som vilar på märkets hantverkstradition som gjort att många har fått upp ögonen för Loewe idag. Det är en förvandling som inte är helt olik den som modehuset Chanel gick igenom då Karl Lagerfeld tog över märket i början av 1980-talet. För även Loewe har en designer att tacka för resan från ett tantigt märke till ett trendigt, Jonathan Anderson heter han. Förra året (2023) fick han till exempel priset “International Designer of the Year Award”, av den tunga amerikanska modebranschorganisationen CFDA.I veckans program pratar vi med journalisten och programledaren Helle Schunnesson om hur Zendaya blev modevärldens främsta älskling. Vi träffar också skodesignern Cecilia Blankens för att prata om höga klackar och hur man designar dem så att de går att gå i. Dessutom berättar Aftonbladets hovreporter Jenny Alexandersson om de många skandalerna i det spanska kungahuset.Gäst i studion är modeskribenten Daniel Björk, chefredaktör på tidningen Bon.
In this episode, Mark speaks with Gigi Burris. Gigi is one of fashion's top American hat designers. Gigi is a CFDA member and was named Forbes 30 under 30. Her designs have been featured in all the major publications from Vogue to Wall Street Journal. Gigi hats are worn by British royalty to celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Kravitz, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bella Hadid, and Madonna. In this episode we discuss: Gigi shares her background and how she got started with Millinery Discuss creating your own Bespoke fashion brand Closely Crafted event on May 14th Gigi shares valuable tips/advice on how to get into Millinery Gigi Burris : https://www.closelycrafted.org/move-the-needle-2024 https://www.instagram.com/gigiburris/ https://gigiburris.com/ Mark Testa https://www.markstephenagency.com info@markstephenagency.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/ https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriberThanks for tuning in. Check us out at on https://www.instagram.com/markstephenea/
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We celebrate Women's History Month with remarkable women who have surpassed the standards in their careers and attitudes toward life: Craig Newmark School Dean Graciela Mochkofsky, CCNY Valedictorian Darresa Rodriguez; CFDA's honoree Maria Cornejo
On this Flight of The Retail Pilot Ken speaks with LEGEND, Tommy Hilfiger, Principal Designer, Tommy Hilfiger Global.Uplifting and inspiring consumers since 1985, Tommy Hilfiger has pioneered one of the world's most recognized premium lifestyle brands. With Hilfiger's vision and leadership as Principal Designer, his eponymous brand celebrates the essence of classic American style with a modern twist. Tommy Hilfiger offers premium quality and value to consumers worldwide under the TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS lifestyles, with a breadth of collections including men's, women's and kids' sportswear, denim, accessories, and footwear.Hilfiger's career in fashion began when he was a high school student in 1969 — opening his first store, People's Place, in his hometown of Elmira, New York. A decade later, he moved to Manhattan to pursue a career in fashion design, before launching his namesake brand with a single menswear collection. Since then, global retail sales of TOMMY HILFIGER products have grown to reach approximately $9.1 billion in 2022, powered by more than 16,000 associates worldwide — present in 100 countries and more than 2,000 retail stores, including its largest global flagship store at tommy.com.Hilfiger has a longstanding passion for philanthropy and making the world a better place for future generations. Through the global TommyCares organization, the brand supports various international initiatives and charities like Save the Children, the World Wildlife Fund and Fashion Minority Alliance. Hilfiger currently sits on the Board of Next for Autism. Through the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge and People's Place Program, the brand is also making strides in its ambitious vision to create fashion that Wastes Nothing and Welcomes All – which actively focuses on topics such as social and environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity in fashion and beyond.Diverse achievements in business and fashion have earned Hilfiger numerous distinguished awards including the CFDA's prestigious Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, British GQ's Design Legend of the Year in 2020, BFC's Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021 and WWD's John B. Fairchild Honor for Lifetime Achievement in 2022. Hilfiger's life and career have been chronicled in his memoir, American Dreamer, published in November 2016 — reflecting his experiences in the fashion industry from the last 35-plus years. Recounting his early childhood and formative years, it explores the setbacks, triumphs, and sheer determination that drove him to build a multi-billion-dollar global brand.Key takeaways from this interview include:Tommy Hilfiger's Background: Tommy Hilfiger began his journey in retail and design at a young age, starting his own business at 18 years old by opening a retail store -People's Place - selling jeans in 1969. This venture eventually led him to designing and creating products for his stores, culminating in the establishment of his own brand.Innovative Store Concepts: Hilfiger's early stores, particularly People's Place, were not just retail outlets but cultural hubs influenced by music and fashion. They offered a variety of products, hosted band practices, and provided an immersive experience for customers, aligning with the youth culture of the time.Cultural Influences on Brand Identity: Hilfiger aimed to differentiate his brand from traditional preppy styles by infusing it with elements of music, particularly hip-hop, and embracing a more inclusive approach to fashion. This cultural fusion helped establish the personality of the Tommy Hilfiger brand.Disruptive Advertising Strategy: The Hangman ad campaign, conceived by advertising executive George Lois, was a bold and disruptive move that garnered attention for the brand. Despite initial criticism, the controversial campaign succeeded in sparking conversation and establishing Tommy Hilfiger as a distinctive player in the fashion industry.Strategic Partnerships and Growth: Strategic partnerships, such as those with Marjani International and later with Silas Chao and Lauren Stroll, played a crucial role in the brand's growth and expansion. These partnerships facilitated strategic decisions like expanding into Europe and launching successful product lines such as fragrances, contributing to the brand's success and eventual IPO.Archives and Relevance: Both Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld emphasized the importance of going back to fashion archives and making past designs relevant for today's market. This approach ensures a timeless appeal while staying fresh.Strategic Partnerships: The acquisition by Apex and subsequent sale to PVH provided strategic opportunities for Tommy Hilfiger's brand growth. Apex helped in repositioning the company, while PVH's ownership of other brands like Calvin Klein created synergies beneficial for both.Brand Positioning: The positioning of Tommy Hilfiger's brand differs between the US and Europe. Understanding regional customer preferences and pricing strategies is crucial for successful brand positioning.Design Process: Tommy Hilfiger's use of technology, such as 3D design, and the centralization of its design team in Europe contribute to a more efficient and precise design process. This enables faster response to market trends and ensures product quality.Marketing and Brand Communication: The brand utilizes a mix of influencer collaborations, celebrity endorsements, and unique marketing campaigns to amplify its brand message. Embracing digital technologies like augmented reality and exploring AI's potential are also part of the brand's forward-thinking approach to marketing.
In 2020, mid-pandemic, Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell launched their fantasy-fueled genderless fashion brand, Tanner Fletcher. In the three years following, the brand gained much industry respect, becoming a CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalist and nominee for the CFDA's Emerging Designer of the Year award in 2023. In this New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, Kasell talks about the highs and lows of being a young brand founder, the state of the genderless fashion category, and Tanner Fletcher's off-runway plans for debuting its fall 2024 collection.
Introduction In this Season 5, Episode 5 of Wellness As A Way of Life, "The Sober Scene,” we are excited to welcome Alysse Bryson and Alex Nyman, two trailblazers in the sober community who are redefining what it means to live a fulfilling, alcohol-free lifestyle. Alysse, the founder of Sober Curator, offers an intimate look into her evolution from feeling out of place at social events to becoming a confident advocate for sobriety. Alex Nyman, from the Break Free foundation, discusses the growing trend of sober living and the increasing availability of alcohol-free environments. Together, we'll delve into their collaboration on a dry fashion event that made waves during New York Fashion Week and discuss the powerful "recovery out loud" movement. Additionally, you'll hear about the incredible work they're doing to support those in recovery through community-building initiatives and engaging, inclusive events. So, join us as we unpack the vibrant and supportive world of sobriety with Alysse and Alex, proving that wellness truly is a way of life. Let's get started! We chatted about: That Sober Fashion Scene - We hit up a fab sobriety bash at New York Fashion Week. - Swapping cocktails for mocktails—Cheers to that! - It's all about creating a spot where everyone feels like they belong. Sobriety's Social Shuffle - Alysse gets real about feeling like a square peg in a round-hole world. - From faking it to owning it: How she slays social scenes sans alcohol. - Finding your tribe in the sober squad. Sober Living is Getting Trendy - Alex Nyman spills the tea on the rise of no-booze boozing. - From Seattle to Nashville, sober havens are popping up like wildflowers. - Bars without alcohol? Yep, it's a thing, and it's pretty rad. Being Bold & Sober Out Loud - The "recovery out loud" rally is catching on, and folks are here for it. - Different strokes for recovery folks—every path's got its own flavor. - Alex and their better half are the cheerleaders for the mocktail movement. Behind the Scenes with Break Free and Sober Curator - The skinny on what's going down with the Break Free runway show—spotlight on mental health, y'all. - The Sober Curator's got the skinny on living your best life, minus the hangovers. - Scribbling in your planner? Save the dates for their future shindigs. Alysse Bryson's Sober Power Moves - Sober Curator's birth story—thanks, pandemic, for something cool. - It's about the crew with 31 movers and shakers pushing the sober envelope. - Alysse's all about showing off the sober life's shiny side. What's up with Alex's Break Free Foundation - Alex's baby, the Break Free Foundation, is making waves. - Scholarships for peeps punching out substance use disorders. - A not-for-profit fashion moment aiming to stitch together a community quilt. Joining Forces in Sober Solidarity - Break Free x Sober Curator = One heck of a dynamic duo. - A home for newbies in recovery to link up and light it up (in a sober way, of course). - Putting a spotlight on sobriety that'll have you saying, "I wanna hang with these folks!" Thank you for listening! Connect The Sober Curator Blog https://thesobercurator.com/ Connect with Alex: Alexandra is a fierce advocate for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. She serves as a volunteer for NAMI (the National Association for Mental Illnesses), and uses her platform to raise awareness on how society addresses mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. Alexandra also serves on the Parity Coalition through the Legal Action Network, is a co-chair for NAMI's co-occurring illnesses subcommittee, and a member of the TYSA Coalition. She recently became a CARC (certified addiction recovery coach) and a CRPA-P (certified recovery peer advocate). Alexandra is the founder of Break Free NYFW and recently launched the Break Free Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for those suffering from mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Break Free offers scholarships for individuals suffering from substance use disorders to attend a treatment facility free of charge. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Out Magazine, No Kill Magazine, Business Insider, Yahoo, Brides, Green Wedding Shoes, The New York Times, VFiles, and at Six Flags. In addition to her work with the Break Free Foundation, she is a well-known cat lover, and a strong supporter of the arts. Follow along with Alexandra in all of the digital places & social spaces www.breakfreefoundation.org www.iamladycat.com @HelloLadyCat on IG @WeWillBreakFree on IG @HelloLadyCat on X, formerly known as Twitter @WeWillBreakFree on X, formerly known as Twitter Alexandra Nyman Facebook page We Will Break Free Facebook page Connect with Alysse Founder, Sober Curator – Seattle, Washington, USA VP Community Development WORKP2P, Recovery & Mental Health Activist Alysse Bryson is a strong woman in recovery, an innovative media maven, marketing guru, and gal about town. This sober gal has a humorous outlook on life combined with a fierce determination to succeed. Over her lengthy career in traditional media, Alysse was the Publisher of Seattle Met magazine, Seattle's largest lifestyle publication. She lived the magazine life for nearly a decade, rubbing elbows with local celebrities and throwing some of the most talked about parties all over town. Alysse turned in her stilettos, swamped out magazines for live Television, and served as the Director of Business Development for KING 5 Media Group, the local NBC affiliate, for almost six years. Her second title around the office was “Director of Fun.” One pandemic and a Great Resignation later, Alysse now serves as the Vice President of Community Development for WORKP2P, formerly Point to Point Transportation. The legacy business inside of WORKP2P provides innovative, technology-based transportation to marketing professionals who demand perfection. They service any size shipment for any size marketing program anywhere on the planet. Stop her before she “start-ups” again! Alysse also has her fingerprints heavily involved in several start-up ventures under the WORKP2P parent company umbrella. This includes the BEATS WORKING Show, with Host and former TV Anchor Mark Wright, Sales Sidekick, and Intentional Sidekick. These three brands form a nontraditional media agency focused on transforming leaders who want to develop their communities by redeeming work…the word, the place, and the way.” Socials @alysseinthecity on IG LinkedIn alyssebryson.com Facebook Pinterest Connect with Megan Instagram LinkedIn www.meganswanwellness.com Keywords sober fashion week, recovery designers, recovery models, good vibes, dry event, mocktail bar activation, sober curator, sober friends, navigating social situations, Alysse Bryson, Alex Nyman, sober community, sober bars, recovery out loud, sober-friendly spaces, zero-proof lifestyle, Break Free foundation, mental health awareness, runway show for recovery, Sober Curator website, wellness podcast, recovery content, long-term recovery, contributing sobriety stories, Megan Swan, substance use disorder scholarships, CFDA calendar showcase, recovery community, social meetups for recovery, celebrating sobriety
Regina McCann Hess, a CFDA and CFP, joins ‘Forbes Talks' to discuss navigating the financial challenges of divorce.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the highlights and surprises of the CFDA's preliminary official New York Fashion Week schedule for fall 2024. We also talk about Rent the Runway's latest round of layoffs, which impacted 10% of its corporate employees, and the fashion brands that ruled the Golden Globes red carpet.
2023 was a big year for Harlem's Fashion Row, the agency that launched in 2007 to connect brands and designers of color. To start, the company partnered with H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, and Abercrombie & Fitch; launched the combined e-commerce site and Black and Latinx designer directory, HFR & Co.; and published a coffee-table book, “Fashion In Color.” Similarly, the company's list of 2020 accomplishments was long. “2020 was a pivotal year for us,” said Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row, on the Glossy Podcast. “We started our nonprofit, Icon360; we got a million-dollar donation from the CFDA and Vogue; and Anna Wintour had me in her editor's letter in August. It opened up so many doors for HFR.” During the episode, along with discussing fashion's fluctuating prioritization of inclusivity over the last four years, Daniel shares her secrets to driving deals between emerging designers and mega fashion companies and her hopes for fashion's future.
This episode, we're taking you behind the scenes in the glitzy world of the CFDA awards, while also looking ahead to the theme for 2024's Met Gala. We pick apart the fashion impact of Nicki Minaj's recent Vogue cover, where she opens up about motherhood, body image, and the evolution of her style. We also shine a spotlight on the undeniable influence of black creatives in the style and design narrative. We'll explore the crucial aspect of the delicate balance when incorporating elements from other cultures into fashion. We are highlighting Diotimas CFDA award and the rise of afro Caribbean designers. The conversation gets even richer as we discuss the mainstream adoption of African and Caribbean culture and the need for comprehensive research and representation in the collections of major fashion houses. Like, subscribe and be on the look out for a new episode every week!Credit and special thanks goes to:Produced by: Aziza Duniani @woman_BusinessMusic supervisor: Chic loren @chicloren_Music by: Gavin Williams @thegavin1
New Met Gala theme, who dis? This week we dive straight into Sleeping Beauties: Awakening Fashion, an exhibition that is tragically not about fairy tales. We also discuss the 2023 CFDA award winners, Gayle King's interview with Barbra Streisand, the terrifying new Beatles music video, Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk's wedding, Sofia Coppola's mid-century masterpiece Priscilla, this year's Women of a Certain Age Oscar bait film Nyad, Justin Timberlake's realtor realness in Reptile, the Brigitte Neilson erasure in Sly, Kravis' new bundle of joy, and more! Today's episode is brought to you by, Modern Fertility. Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/outfit. As well as, Nutrafol. Enter the promo code OUTFIT to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS off your first month's subscription.Want to hear our thoughts about Gen-X classic Reality Bites? Or Sofia Coppola's new book? Become a Patron! Patreon.com/EveryOutfitWant your call to be featured on a future hotline episode? Call 323-486-6773
Is there a such a thing as age-appropriate fashion pieces and style when it comes to children clothing? Is it just Sannette Nicole or have you all noticed how vastly similar children's pieces are to grown adult pieces does a nine-year-old really need a crop top? These are all questions Sannette Nicole tackles on this episode of Sannette Nicole Approved! Join Sannette as she gives her lens on the subject matter of the style story of today's children from a mom's perspective and a perspective of Stylist also, Sannette Nicole Approved fashion list from Bravocon and the CFDA awards, as well as our fashion girly of the week! And Sannette Nicole news of course!
This week on ‘Jam Session,' Juliet and Amanda discuss the New York Times article on the ghostwriters of Britney Spears's memoir, ‘The Woman in Me' (2:09). The link to this article can be found below! Next, the women discuss all the celebrities that attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles this past weekend and what they are up to amidst the strike (5:12). They also discuss the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards (13:05), Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (19:55), and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on the pod, Chloe and Chioma chat about all things Phoebe [Philo!]. Then Vogue's Nicole Phelps, Laia Garcia-Furtado, and Mark Holgate interview two iconic designers: Maria Cornejo and Vera Wang. Both women are being honored at next week's CFDA awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ladies of We Ate! give personal insights into our wardrobe switch for the cooler months. We share what it really takes to swap our cosets over, and serve up some insights from this years Atlanta Fashion Week. Plus, we discuss the validity of TI and Serena Williams fashion Icon awards, and what makes an icon.What is the impact Atlanta has on the fashion industry? We get some first hand insight of the bold aesthetic of the Migos from Wintter Alex who styled their "bad and bougie" music video and much more. Turning the spotlight on the unsung heroes of Atlanta's fashion scene - the store owners and fashion entrepreneurs. We guide you through the treasure trove of curated pieces in local stores like Antidote and North Shore. We applaud style mavens like Jason Geter, co-owner of Heavy Market, who are reshaping Atlanta's fashion narrative. Tune in now to join the conversation.Like, subscribe and be on the look out for a new episode every week!Credit and special thanks goes to:Produced by: Aziza Duniani @woman_BusinessMusic supervisor: Chic loren @chicloren_Music by: Gavin Williams @thegavin1
Lane Tabb is focused on merging new technologies with localized artisan craftsmanship. Lane has worked as a creative director and head of product, with some of the most esteemed fashion leaders on the planet over the past 20 years including Donna Karan, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Jill Stuart, Herve Leger, Max Azria and many others. In 2013 Lane was tapped to lead a fashion technology startup in San Francisco. For 5 years Lane focused on the intersection of fashion and technology, which introduced her to thinking outside of the traditional fashion industry box. In 2019 Tabb returned to her roots in the fashion industry launching the LLABB ALM startup focused on Sustainable advanced luxury manufacturing. LLABB ALM was selected to participate in the XRC labs Accelerator in 2019, and in 2020 Tabb was selected to participate in the UBS Project Entrepreneur Accelerator. In September, Lane and Team won a CFDA production grant for innovation in sustainable manufacturing. In 2024 Tabb will continue her consulting for luxury brands and will be launching a sustainable fashion incubator, and a sustainable lifestyle brand NOVAE RES. Lane is based in NYC, sharing her West Village home with her husband George, and their two dogs Lucky and Rocket. On this episode, Lane speaks with Melissa Burkheimer about how her time in Silicon Valley led her to re-evaluate her relationship to fashion sustainability and launch a startup doing on-demand manufacturing of artisan-made pieces.
Your favorite CFDA mentors Gia (@classicallygia), Naomi (@naomicalhoun) and Nicole (@BehindTheSecret) are here to break down the FINALE episode premiere of Project Runway Season 20! Where do they stand on the season? Let's get into it.Video podcasts with all outfit photos available on youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They're cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event. In this episode, we sit down with Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, founders of Studio 189, the 10-year-old fashion brand and social enterprise that hosted a runway show on Sunday. CFDA award-winning Studio 189 sustainably produces its clothing in Africa, plus it supports education, skills training and community-led projects. Dawson and Erwiah discuss how they've built and grown a company with purpose, and how a consistent presence at New York Fashion Week has served the brand well. This episode was recorded amid bustling NYFW, in Showfields' NoHo location. Related reads: NYFW Briefing: Fashion brands tackle social change The Folklore's Amira Rasool on building a shopping platform with African and Black-owned brands at the forefront
It's a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They're cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event. In this episode, we sit down with emerging designer Jackson Wiederhoeft, whose training includes Parsons School of Design and three years under Thom Browne. Like Thom Browne's, Wiederhoeft's collections are decidedly theatrical, whimsical and, therefore, perfectly suited to a runway. He discusses the importance of taking part in New York Fashion Week, as well as the business perks of his recent honor of being named an interim CFDA member. Related reads: Dora Maar CEO Lauren Wilson on leveraging NYFW's marketing opportunities Luxury Briefing: The new designer brand playbook champions lifestyle and accessibility
It's a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They're cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event, as driven by technology. First up is Lauren Wilson, founder and CEO of Dora Maar, the luxury e-tailer that allows shoppers to buy from the closets of fashion icons. Along with sharing New York Fashion Week's importance to her evolving business, she discusses her plans for taking advantage of marketing and networking opps throughout the week. This episode was recorded amid bustling NYFW, in Showfields' NoHo location. Related reads: NYFW designer Jackson Wiederhoeft on learning from Thom Browne and gaining the CFDA's support Fashion Briefing: Inside the rise of influencer-driven resale sites
Words can never fully capture the dreamy essence that was shared between all of us who attended The___Dream Festival in Sintra, Portugal. It was truly a fairy tale like experience for me, Andres Roberts, Simone Berry and Akbar Hamid who dare to fulfill the heaven on earth promise made to us at birth. This episode captures two discrete conversations – first, with Andres, the founder of the Bio-Leadership Project; and second, with Simone and Akbar, founders of People of Crypto Innovation Lab. Both conversations are sol stirring as they inspired us to feel more deeply so that we me exercise more of our authentic truth in this world and beyond. May you cherish this dialogue as much as I do. About Our Guests: Andres Roberts Andres Roberts is the founding partner of the Bio-Leadership Project and program director of the Bio-Leadership Fellowship, two initiatives supporting regenerative people and projects across the world. His work combines transformative leadership development, wisdom from ancient cultures, and deep work with nature to support new forms of progress that care for all of life. His deepest work is the practice of guiding Nature Quests – profound experiences in nature supporting resilience, connection and creativity for navigating these urgent times. Guest Info: Website: www.bio-leadership.org/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrescirclesroberts LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andres-roberts-886a05/ Akbar Hamid Akbar Hamid is a Forbes Next 1,000 honoree who has established a reputation as a visionary marketing and communications thought leader in a digital-first world. Hamid guides many of the world's largest brands as they enter into and navigate the web3 era and emerging metaverse worlds, while helping to shape and influence the new creator economy. As Founder & CEO of leading creative communications consultancy The 5th Column (5C) and 5Crypto, as well as Co-Founder of People of Crypto Innovation Lab (POC Lab), Hamid focuses on bringing diverse and inclusive cultural storytelling to the web3 and metaverse space, enabling brands to bridge the gap between consumer and web3. His work for POC Lab has been featured at VivaTech Paris, an annual technology conference, dedicated to innovation and startups, and has received multiple awards including Decrypt Media ‘The Crypties' and AdAge honor of ‘Metaverse Event of the Year.' Simone Berry Named one of Vogue Business' “100 Innovators in Tech,” Simone Berry is an innovator and brand builder at the heart of fashion, culture and crypto. Jamaican-born Berry spent the majority of the past decade leading teams designing and developing global brands, helping scale them to more than $200m USD in revenue. In 2019, Berry widened her scope to include Web3 by advising brands on how best to enter the world of NFTs and the metaverse. Berry co-founded the award winning studio People of Crypto in 2022 with an aim at driving diversity and inclusive forward through Web3 storytelling. Her strong understanding of consumer experiences is helping traditional brands understand blockchain technology as the future of innovation. Berry has appeared on major global stages including DAVOS, CFDA, BFF, Web Summit,and L'Oréal's BeautyVerse. Guest Info: Website: www.peopleofcrypto.io Instagram: www.instagram.com/ms_sberry & www.instagram.com/akbar.hamid LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/berrysimone & www.linkedin.com/in/akbar-hamid-4287388/ Connect with Erin Patten: Website: themetabusiness.world Email: info@erinpatten.com Instagram: @iamerinpatten Podcast IG: @themetabusinessmillennialpodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamerinpatten YouTube: youtube.com/@iamerinpatten WANT MORE? 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Hey fashion friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Today's podcast we're talking with Jeanelly & Saige of Texas Fashion Industry Initiative/Texas Fashion Week™! This was such an enlightening conversation on bringing visibility to Texas' fashion industry and how they're really shaping the ecosystem. Be sure to follow the duo everywhere!: Texas Fashion Industry Initiative - https://texasfashionindustry.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TexasFashionIndustry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TexasFashionIndustry Twitter - https://twitter.com/TexasFashionInd Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/texasfashionindustry/?viewAsMember=true Texas Fashion Week -https://www.instagram.com/txfashionweek/ Designer Applications https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesNqgJqehizFG4yMr8dS0VFwwqZfnOegV1VWA7pmY8w-UCmQ/viewform Also make sure to subscribe, rate, and give 5 stars! My Links: Website ➭ http://www.akbrownstl.com Facebook ➭ http://www.facebook.com/akbrownstl Twitter ➭ http://www.twitter.com/akbrownstl Follow ALL of My Instagrams ➭ http://www.instagram.com/akbrownstl http://www.instagram.com/fwrdsociety http://www.instagram.com/hauteboss.co http://www.instagram.com/pinkmusestudio http://www.instagram.com/thehauteguidepodcast http://www.instagram.com/thefittingroomtv
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Fears about money are one of the biggest concerns of divorce, and learning how to strategize for financial success can have an enormous impact on every part of your process. In this episode, we talk to a Certified Divorce Financial Advisor all about the best formula for successful negotiations and how to look at your own situation to determine whether or not you feel ok, and what changes you will want to make. (Guest: Rhonda Noordyk, CFDA and Founder, Women's Financial Wellness Center) Email hello@exexperts.com or click here if you would like to set up a private session with Jessica and T.H. to help with your process! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @exexperts. SPONSORED BY: Amicable Divorce Network. For professionals, go to www.amicabledivorcenetwork.com and for divorcing couples, go to www.divorceamicably.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/divorceetc/message
Chioma and Chloe talk to Balenciaga Creative Director Demna about studying fashion and art history in Antwerp, how his mother has influenced his designs, and returning to his fashion roots via his latest runway show. Also, Vogue's Mark Holgate and Allie Michler Kopelman on the news of the week, including the 2023 CFDA finalists. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daria Burke is a recognized leader in the field of fashion & technology marketing and most recently served as the Chief Marketing Officer for JustFab, a fashion-subscription eCommerce site, and lifestyle fashion brand.She is a visionary leader and storyteller and has held many leadership positions across a variety of industries. After moving to New York, she took a risk, left a reputable company, took a pay cut, and became one of the first employees of Rent the Runway. She has also worked for esteemed brands like Estee Lauder, Lancôme, and Yves Saint Laurent. She then served as the Head of Beauty Strategy, Growth, and Innovation at CVS, and transitioned to working at Facebook where she led their beauty, fashion, and retail partnerships. Daria was named as a 2020 “Woman to Watch” by AdAge, and has been recognized by Women's Wear Daily, the CFDA, Vogue, and Forbes. She's also an active angel investor and is a member of the Fast Company executive board. In today's episode, Daria shares the benefits of reinventing yourself and switching careers. We discuss the things that commonly hold us back from taking leaps like this, the challenges of putting your ego aside to become a beginner, and some of the lessons she has learned throughout her many career moves. We also discuss how to discover your strengths and double down on them, the importance of listening to your gut, and how to stop being a perfectionist & start living an inspired life. In this episode, we'll talk to Daria about:* Three things that may be holding someone back from switching careers. [3:35]* How Daria views the challenge of putting your ego aside to be a beginner. [6:25]* Daria's childhood and the influence of her grandmother on her life and ambitions. [8:54]* How she realized she could have a life beyond the challenging circumstances of her childhood. [13:04]* What it took to leave a reputable job to go work for Rent the Runway in its infancy. [20:10]* What she learned from working at Rent the Runway. [23:01]* Insight into CliftonStrengths and why it's so beneficial to play into your strengths. [26:56]* Daria's fascination with internal transformation and insight into her process of reinvention. [32:41]* Daria's advice on how to get your mind to listen to your gut instinct. [38:01]* The benefits of not forcing things but working from a place of inspiration and receptivity. [43:19]* How Daria overcame being a perfectionist. [46:13]* An example of a situation where Daria surrendered instead of being a perfectionist. [49:43]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Daria: * Daria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariaburke/Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So much emphasis is placed on the wrong things in the world. Imagine a time when things were simpler. There was no doubt, no apparent haters, but rather a time when true grit and perseverance without complaining was the norm. When you decided to do something, you didn't question yourself to death, or allow fear of failure, or doubt to set in. You simply made a decision and took action. That spirit is still alive around the world across various ethnicities and people from different backgrounds. Estefania Santiago is co-founder of LAFS and TRIBU by LAFS, two platforms with the mission of elevating and enriching the Latin American fashion and design industries. She's one of the most transformative human beings you could have the pleasure of meeting. In this episode, Patrick and Estefania share their affinity for their mother country, Nicaragua and a reflection of a time when they both knew each other as younger versions of themselves. Estefania talks about her 20-year journey in the Fashion industry that started with her making a phone call and landing a job at Vogue. She goes on to completely transform the Fashion industry and build a community that is about inclusivity. Estesfania founded an e-commerce brand, Edition01, a luxury e-commerce site that created limited editions in collaboration with firms, designers, artists, and celebrities such as Harper's Bazaar, Goop, CFDA, and Vera Wang, just to mention a few. What You'll Learn: Some of the trendsetting things Estefania did to grant access to the top Executives of the top designers and brands in the world What she does to pour into her health The name of her shark tank incubator Success stories from Estefania's career Why race is not a factor in the Fashion industry What motivates Estefania to pursue the mission she's been on year after year Estefania's biggest challenge (It'll surprise you) How Estefania was able to spend $0 on marketing and still put on a successful summit A model that still works for her in uniting the world to this very day Why Estefania believes Latin people throw the best parties in the world Favorite Quote: "Now, I have the luxury to tell companies I don't want to work with them because they don't allow with our values. In the beginning, I had to hustle, but now, I have the ability to only work with whom I want. That's freedom." -Estefania Santiago How to Get Involved: Patrick Bolanos is a serial entrepreneur, business owner, and CEO of Trailer King Builders in Houston, Texas. He was raised in Nicaragua, exposed to extreme poverty, and also had the fortune of being exposed to life in the United States traveling back and forth to both countries. After college, Patrick's career took him into the corporate world of banking where he learned the important lessons of understanding what you're selling and why it's important to believe in it. Back in December of 2017, Patrick was fired from his job as a CFO for a Restaurant Group. With only $500 to his name, rent due, his wife, 3 children at home, and one on the way, he was forced to figure out how to pull his family out of this financial abyss that was strangling his life. With no knowledge of how to build a trailer, Patrick simply figured all of it out and has now built it into the thriving empire of what's now become Trailer King Builders.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of hip-hop's most serial entrepreneurs. His business track record stretches 30 years with successes in completely-different industries — music (Bad Boys Records), clothing (Sean John), spirits (Ciroc and DeLeon), media (Revolt), among many other ventures. To take a closer look at Combs' empire, I brought on Tarik Brooks, who is the president of Combs Enterprises. Many chalk up Diddy's entrepreneurial success to his influence and brand alone. While Tarik doesn't deny Diddy's star power, he also argues that line of thinking understates Diddy's business acumen — his ability to spot trends, attract talent, raise capital, and so forth. Not only that, but the broadness of Combs Enterprises is a unique competitive advantage. Diddy's different businesses across sectors give them unique data points that can drive decision-making. The group announced a new foray into cannabis in late 2022. However, they won't enter the space completely void of knowledge. Using insights from Revolt or Ciroc, they can glean how customers think about cannabis already. Tarik and I dove deep into Diddy's sprawling business empire this episode — the “why” not the “how” behind Puff's success. Here's what you can expect to hear: [0:00] Combs Enterprises' focus in 2023[2:22] Synergies between Diddy's different businesses [4:40] Using Revolt Summit as a testing ground [6:29] Origins of the “Ciroc playbook” [9:32] How much strategic overlap is there between Ciroc and DeLeon marketing? [15:41] Entering the cannabis space[18:00] Regulatory challenges in the cannabis industry[26:01] Why Diddy is not just another celebrity entrepreneur [30:03] How Combs Enterprises invests in startups[34:21] Did Diddy really back Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter?[36:45] No rush to sell Bad Boy Records catalog [41:32] Sean John comeback [47:05] Diddy's attempt to buy the Carolina Panthers in 2018Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuest: Tarik A. Brooks, @tarikamin Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Tarik Brooks: Twitter's impact in society is certainly bigger than how it shows up from a profit and loss and from a market cap perspective. And when you look at, you know, where Twitter is trading today is trading at a fraction of like Facebook or like Snapchat is the question from an investment perspective with some you could create meaningful.[00:00:33] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to the podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from the executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip hop culture to the next level. [00:00:53] Dan Runcie: All right, today we got my guy, Tarik Brooks, the president of Combs Enterprises. Second time on the podcast. Great to have you back, man.[00:01:01] Tarik Brooks: Happy New Year my brother. Great to be back. [00:01:03] Dan Runcie: So what's the latest from the House of Combs?[00:01:08] Tarik Brooks: Things are wonderful enterprises, man. Tremendous 2022, where we did a lot of investing in our existing platforms and in new platforms. And so, you know, the big push in 23. Is to operationalized and grow a lot of those new platforms. You know, a lot of people are familiar with the cannabis deal, which we announced late last year. We're gonna close that deal and get that operational. We've also been working on an e-commerce platform with Salesforce, called it Power Global, that will launch this year, you know, released music last year. That did great. I mean, he and a sub-Christian. You know, with the first father and son duo to be number one. At the same time, there'll be more projects from Love Records coming in this year. So a lot of new things are in 23, so I wanna accustom a lot of exciting developments. [00:01:56] Dan Runcie: And I feel like one of the strengths for him whenever he is launching a new brand is being able to find some type of synergy between something that he's done that's already worked and finding some way to tie it all together. And for you, I know you've been there for a couple years. Is there like one company or one tie in that really stands out about, oh yeah, what Puff is able to do here? Tweak the formula a little bit, brought it over to this company and then it helped that one too.[00:02:22] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. It is interesting, man, like, because you know, with the ecosystem we have that there are synergies all over the place that we work hard to exploit everyday. What I'll tell you bigger thing is that underneath our ecosystem sits the core premise, a core belief that our culture drives culture, that our people drive what's cool and what's next and what's hot in a meaningful way. So, you know, you go back to blues and jazz and rock and roll to hip hop, TikTok, viral dances, like our people drive that. And so if you look at all of the different elements in our ecosystem. What you see are different sectors that we drive through our cultural presence. And so when you look at our platform through that lens, you see how they all fit together. So then synergies just become finding places where, you know, we can work together to make one plus one equal three or four. Right? And so like, you know, easy examples when you think about how you know our brands will show up at the Revolt Summit. So Revolt hosts this amazing event every year in Atlanta. 10,000 people come. It gives us an opportunity to kinda have revolt, touch to people, but also have ourown touch to people for us to do research for new companies that we're developing the test concepts. These are ways that we don't place there with our ecosystem. I mean, I look at a great example. Deleon tequila. Used Druski in an ad, you know, super funny guy. Did a tremendous job with the ad. We then, you know, connected in with the team in Revolt and he did something with Revolt. It ended up being a great, great opportunity there. So like throughout our ecosystem, you see all these opportunities that exist with our portfolio companies and with the companies that we invest in. We think about how we invest and part of it is all the stuff you expect from any traditional investment vehicle. You know, do you have great leadership? Do you have a strong destructive concept? But what we also know about there two or three ways that this thing could be utilized is our ecosystem for the company. So it's an everyday activity, you know, finding, exploiting, and developing those things [00:04:31] Dan Runcie: You mentioned earlier about the Revolt Summit and how that can be a test space for whether it's new products or new things. Can you talk more about that? Cause I think that's really interesting. [00:04:40] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, so I mean this past Revolt Summit, the team at Empowered Global, which is the eCommerce platform that I just mentioned, had a space set up where they could introduce the concept to the participants at the Revolt Summit. And more than that, we actually had, and it was, I gotta find you a picture of this. A digital vending machine that was filled with black-owned products. So, and kinda like what you would see at the airport where you have vending machines, where they kinda have, you know, non typical vending machine products, headphones, and different things like that. Our vending machine that we had set up in the Revolt Summit was all filled with products that were owned by black that came from black owned companies. And so that was like just a real example. In that moment, we were able to introduce people to the concept of the platform, try out some new tech and get real time feedback from people who we believe will be a part of that target. [00:05:34] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. Yeah. Because you wanna have people that are first bought in, you get the people there and I think the people that are gonna attend Revolt Summit likely end up being culture shapers or mavens within their particular area themselves. They start saying something's good, and then they can, you know, go back and that's how you're able to spread things.[00:05:52] Tarik Brooks: 100%. It's the way, you know, everybody talks about it in terms of synergies, but we like to talk about it in terms of not planting there, right? Like we have these resources, we have these brands that mean something to people. You know that the most impactful thing we can do is find out how putting those brands together at different times in different ways produces more information, produces more insight, produces more, you know, revenue generating opportunity than any of those entities in silos. So for me, like the silo is the enemy, right? Like the key is to have all of our leaders and all of our team members continuously engaging in a very fluid way.[00:06:29] Dan Runcie: Yeah, the one that always stuck out to me too was Ciroc and the on the ground promotion for that, because there are so many through lines going back to The Bad Boy Days, the Bad Boy Street team, and then the Ciroc Boys. It's very similar playbook and being able to help push that. [00:06:45] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I mean, look, and again, the playbook is the same. It's the same. You know, when you look at what the spirits industry looked at at the time, it was very different from today. You know, a lot of folks don't realize at that time the only people really trying to market, know black people in the hip was more liquor. Right? Cause I know I wasn't on the team back then, but what I can tell you is he looked at how nightlife worked and how the culture was working and evolving and saw a huge opportunity for an aspirational luxury product. And then was able to apply a lot of the same tools that were driving his success in the music business in spirits. And so that's how you end up with us showing up better than most people in the nightlife, us being able to have the DJs, you know, be a part of our experience. Cause Puff knew back then, in which he knows now how powerful DJs are in the culture and in the communities he lives in. If you look at even now, like a lot of, you know what he's posted socially as, you know, the efforts around love, records, respect. Like, we get what algorithms can do, but understand like DJ is culturally important. Like they mean something to their communities and they mean something to our culture. And in that way they have outside influence, that I think people still underestimate. [00:08:00] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think as much as things have been movement streaming or NFTs or whatever it is, people still wanna go to the club and people still want to be in the hands of a DJ that knows what they're doing and can introduce them.[00:08:12] Tarik Brooks: Absolutely. There is power and curation. Right. And look, theoretically A.I. will be able to kind of take that input and lead curations that are solid. But you know it's tough to replicate, you know, instinct. And natural art, you know? Exactly. That's the thing, right? Like to be able to think you can do it with just an algorithm means it's all science. And I think, you know, most entertainment industries, particularly when you talk about the power of a DJ, are art and science together. That art is that intuitive thing that, like you, some folks just have, they know when to play the right record. You know, not just cause it's a similar bpm, but they know, cause they know that crowd, they know that venue. They know that audience better than most other people do.[00:09:00] Dan Runcie: Definitely. And I think too, a lot of that we definitely saw with the Ciroc Playbook, but I wanna spend some time in this conversation talking a bit more about Deleon because, I think that that is relatively newer business for other portfolio, but I think there's a lot that's similar, but the lot that's different too in terms of how you've all rolled it out, what you've done, how you've done things differently. So love to start there and maybe start first specifically, how much of the Ciroc Playbook was used with what you've all done so far with Deleon?[00:09:32] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, so I think the core premise stays the same, right? What Puff has been amazing at throughout his career is being able to spot and help develop trends very early. And he saw back in 2013, 2014, that the next wave in spirits was gonna be, you know, brown spirits, in particular tequila. And so when he formed the joint venture with Diageo, that he built that knowing that a tequila wave was coming. Now from the perspective of how industries developed, tequila and vodka are two very different places, right? It is very big, very mature right now, trying to fight off the growth of some of the spirits that are taking customers away, whereas tequila is smaller but fast growing. And it's also very nuanced. So like when you think about what we've been able to do driving Deleon's growth, and Deleon right now is the fastest growing tequila in the country, right?It's on fire right now and just, you know, small plug, you are new to tequila. Deleon are absolutely amazing. I will put them against any tequila that's out there, you know, so smooth ice cube, orange slice. You're good.[00:10:41] Dan Runcie: But any numbers to share in terms of like, cases sold or anything like that?[00:10:45] Tarik Brooks: So look, I'm not gonna go into the details on cases, but again, this is Nielsen's data,this is not coming right? So right now, you look, it is triple digits right now, you know, comfortable cause to disclose. But what I would say is, you know, part of the Deleon story is making sure Deleon is relevant in culture. And when you hear Deleon Lemonade in the young Miami, I'm not sure when, when you see Deleon on, when you see Deleon sharp in these things, it's a part of ensuring Deleon is relevant in the culture and shows up the right way, but there's also a big part of the future of Deleon that will grow. Talking about the liquid itself, you know how we get to such a high quality. It is the fact that Deleon is aged in both American whiskey and French red wine barrels to get the distinctive taste that, like, that's just part of the story that we're still just beginning to tell and roll out as we build it. And from our view, we are building, you know, iconic, long lasting brands. We want Deleon to be thought of the same way you think about Johnny Walker or Hennessy or any other great brands that are out there. So our view is like you don't rush that thing, you develop that story over time. You feed people in, you bring people into the brand and then you culture that and as soon you cultivate that audience, you know, as it grows. And so, you know, a lot of the kinda principles that we've applied in growing, we're applying to Deleon, but we're also being very aware that, you know, vodka and very different liquids develop differently, Exactly The same. And you think about that as you start to position the brand. [00:12:24] Dan Runcie: Yeah, cuz I think that was a good point that you mentioned just in terms of how vodka has been the market leader just from a type of liquor for so long. So you didn't necessarily have to do that piece of it, but it was more so Yeah. How do you bring this brand that I think some people may have forgotten about, but bring it to the same level as your great gooses in your others. [00:12:44] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. People know people, I mean, look, the way Ciroc hadn't been positioned in a way that was creating a lot of noise, a lot of impact, and I think, you know, part Puff's genius was figuring out that it was amazing juice. It was amazing liquid, with beautiful bottles. So if you positioned it the right way in culture, you could create a wave. And that wave has been historic. This was a brand that was doing, you know, cases annually and now this is a case brand globally. Huge brand in the spirits industry in a sector that was big, vodka's a very, very big sector. Tequila we're growing Deleon as the sector's growing as well. So it's just, again, from a marketing perspective, a different set of challenges, but the same principles apply to how we think about leveraging culture. Leveraging, you know, our ability to kinda set trends to help drive a career meaningful brand, but it all also starts with a great quality liquid that we stand by. I mean, one of the things, right? Yeah. I think one of the things has always been super consistent about is the authenticity around, like, standing behind the products he brings to market. There's not a variant of Deleon or flavor that gets released without Puff. Personally, we stamped that saying, you know, this is okay to go to market with our income.[00:14:03] Dan Runcie: Right. Yeah, cuz I think the distinction too on the flip side with tequila is like, not even that it's so much education cuz I think a lot of people know tequila, but just getting the consumer a bit of a visual of yes, this is the setting where not just our brand but this broader aspect. And I know there's 1800 and there's like others too. Yeah. But like you all be able to be like, hey, This is where, so some of that, what I think worked so well for sag, just in terms of thinking back to those like Vegas promo shots where they had all the people there being able to, you know, have whatever the tequila and Deleon equivalent is of that.[00:14:39] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. I mean, look, I think a part of the tequila growth story is helping people understand that, you know, while they may have been introduced to tequila, you know, with shots on spring break or something like that, you know, once you learn more, you learn a much more complex liquid that can be enjoyed a lot of different ways mixed drinks, neat, you know, over on the rocks, you know, and all the other kinds of occasions. So I think part of our experience is helping people understand that it's versatility is part of why it's growing as fast as grown. [00:15:11] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think too, just thinking more broadly about spirits and things that people enjoy you all now going into cannabis, I think that there are definitely some similarities there. People wanna be able to relax and enjoy what they choose, but so different in terms of not just regulation, but the culture. How has it been, just, I know, even thinking about the origins of that deal, how some of that playbook and mentality can be leveraged for what you all have now with this massive opportunity in cannabis?[00:15:41] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I mean, look, there are certainly two categories that are at very different stages, but you know, you could argue they've been on similar journeys, right? Like there was a point in time when alcohol was prohibited. When you look at the history of cannabis, you know, you start to realize a lot of the way this product category was treated was less around the specific impact of the product and more around the specific influence. The culture that was around, you know, before that was hip hop, cannabis was huge in the jazz community. And the jazz community was something that black people were bringing and spreading throughout the United States in a meaningful way and, you know, real impact culturally, and there were folks that didn't wanna see that happen. And so a part of the criminalization of cannabis was connected to slowing down the influence of that jazz, that black culture. And so you've seen over the past years been that cannabis has been illegal, you know, the disproportionate criminalization of black people as it relates to cannabis, more than white people. And so this opportunity is an opportunity that gives us a chance to basically through doing good sound business, you know, rights and historical wrongs. When you look at the last 10 years of legal cannabis, Despite, you know, the overcriminalization of black people, it is dominated by white men. You know, 85, 86% owned by white men. Black people only own 2% of the space, and so for us, particularly coming in this way, it gives us an opportunity to kind of make change and enter the business at scale to be able to come in with a three state footprint and be able to use that as a platform to help change the cannabis ecosystem to make sure to use our platform to enable black and brown people to participate in the industry in a number of different ways. To be able to use our voice, to be able to help shape the way regulators and lawmakers think about how cannabis needs to be developed going forward, and continue to do what we do at our core, which is bring our audience, great quality product for them to enjoy.[00:17:46] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. And I do think that those stats you mentioned are just around the 2% of the business, that is only being, again, like I said, at this point, currently run and administered by black people. And that's in America, right? [00:18:00] Tarik Brooks: In America in the US. It is gonna continue to be a leader in global cannabis. So a lot of countries look to see, you know, what the US is doing and how they're thinking about deregulation and how they shape their rules. And, for us it's a big part of what we do is helping people to see how the way things are set up negatively impacts our community. So when you look at, you know, the cannabis industry broadly working to change the way cannabis is scheduled by the federal government and how it's treated by the federal government and how banks are able to interact with cannabis companies. All of those things make it hard for the industry broadly, but it makes it extra hard for us because when you look at industries without those, We don't get the same access to capital, we don't get the same access to opportunities. So it's one of those things where, you know, once again, we're starting from behind the eight ball, but what our, you know, perspective allows us to do is start from a different vantage point, right? Like it is an extremely difficult time to raise money in cannabis. And so for us to be able to pull off something, this big speech. You know, the success and track record that Puff has had building quality grants, building quality companies, and being able to find the kinda talent you need to come in and create value. And so we're excited man. We think this is gonna be a huge event for the cannabis industry. We think it's gonna be a huge event for us to help our community create meaningful wealth. Cause ultimately, you know, as business people, we wanna use our skills and resources create wealth for our community.[00:19:36] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And like you said, definitely, you know, huge undertaking and make this happen. Can you talk a little bit more about some of the steps to get from the first idea, maybe it's you and Puff talking about, Hey, you know, we should do this, we should get into this business. Then boom, the announcement comes. Like, what were some of the steps to help make this happen? [00:19:53] Tarik Brooks: So we have been exploring the cannabis industry, you know, with different levels of intensity since looking at opportunities. Starting to understand how the industry works, getting closer and closer to the space, you know, building relationships with entrepreneurs and companies in the space to kinda understand how things develop. I joined the board of Cresco Labs, you know, one cause I wanted to learn more about the industry. I thought they were a great company. But two, from that vantage point, you were able to see how the industry works and how things develop. And so when this opportunity came along, which was really driven by Acquisition of Columbia Care by Cresco. They, by regulation, have to divest assets. This opportunity to look at a portfolio of assets that are good, you know, good, strong businesses. Generating revenue, generating cash flow today to be able to come, bring those into our portfolio and then do what we do to create meaningful brands around those assets seem like a phenomenal opportunity. And so, look, these things take time to develop and it's a long process of, you know, doing the due diligence, raising the capital, going through all the steps you have to do to actually close a deal. But we believe it's gonna be a phenomenal historic deal once it's closed and wherever operated. And we think, like, look, when you look at pub's track record of building brands in music, in fashion, in spirits, you know, should extend, we believe it's gonna extend itself to cannabis and meaningful given how influential and impactful cannabis is in culture.[00:21:28] Dan Runcie: And we definitely know that there are a lot of regulatory challenges in this space for sure. And I also know that there are several other celebrity investors, even some in hip hop that have started businesses in this space and haven't necessarily been able to help take them to the next level. Do you have thoughts about some of those, I guess how business now moving forward can help address and overcome some of those hurdles that maybe some others weren't quite able to get past.[00:21:58] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, so I take those in pieces. What I would say is, you know, we believe over the long term, the federal view on cannabis will change. We believe cannabis will ultimately, eventually be legal, you know, throughout the United States and in all 50 States. But we don't know when that's gonna happen. And so none of our investment thesis, none of our modeling, none of our business case was built on imminent regulatory relief. And so while, you know, we hope for it and we wanna help shape how lawmakers think about it the same way the rest of the issue does. Nothing in our core premise for doing this deal was built on the expectation of regulatory relief this year, next year, five years from now. Right. So that's the one thing I would do. That said, we wanna be immediately a part of the conversation cause cannabis is so connected to our community. And so we're gonna jump into that conversation at the state level. We're gonna jump into that conversation at the national level. Now going to the second part of your question. You know, one of the things I think is the biggest, you know, misnomer when people think about, you know, Sean comes entering cannabis, is thinking about this as a celebrity cannabis deal, right?When I think about this and when Puff and I have always talked about it. What we think about. A guy with an amazing track record of building culturally relevant brands. Is that relevant in cannabis? Yes. Check, right. You know, does he have resources and the platform to be able to raise the capital to do a deal like this. Check. Does he have the ability to attract the kind of talent you need? Check right. Now. You also then say, is this celebrity extremely valuable in getting the word out? Brilliant. Absolutely. But that's not the core premise of what we're trying to do, right? Like we will get as much value through all the things we can learn throughout our ecosystem and how our customers and all of our other businesses think about. As we'll get from Sean Holmes, the celebrity. Right? And so from that perspective, you know, we don't expect to have our business be a celebrity driven brand per se. It's gonna be built on the back of great brand building, great marketing, and very strategic and efficient operations.[00:24:07] Dan Runcie: And I think that ties into something you had said in a recent interview about how insights from Revolt, for instance, can inform some of the decisions that you make with the cannabis business.[00:24:18] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. I mean, look, when you think about an ecosystem like ours that spans from spirits, music, media, fashion, with every interaction with our audience, you create. So every time posts go up from their social media, you know, there's data that comes back. Every Ciroc transaction generates data when Revolt has shows on all the different platforms that has shows on cable, YouTube, In app, all those different platforms generate data. As you compile that data, you're able to kinda look at it with a different lens and pull insights from that. What we're then able to do is take the data that we get from the cannabis industry that everybody else in cannabis is getting. But when you start putting those things together in unique ways, that's how you start to generate interesting insights that everybody's just not gonna have access to 'em. So that's where we think, again, we have a real competitive advantage in how we think about what we do in the space. That'll impact everything from, you know, how our stores look and feel, and what that experience will be what products we lead with how we think about price points, how we change things from state to state. A lot of that will be driven by insights that not only come from the cannabis industry, but that are informed by the other businesses in our portfolio as well. [00:25:32] Dan Runcie: And this steps into, I think, a broader conversation of some of the categorization of someone like Puff and the work that he does in that the media can often put him alongside other people who have happened to be a recording artist on a track and compare their business ventures in the same way. And what you're essentially saying is, You can't compare us all the same way. Did they build a revolt?[00:26:01] Tarik Brooks: It's so hard cause it's like, I don't wanna deny how impactful he is as an entertainer. Epic performances. When you think about, and not just performances in music, performances in movies, performances on Broadway. Like the guy is quintessential, entertaining. You know, by all means, like you can't argue that. But I think when you try to look at him narrowly as just that you are really missing the picture. Cause I think that underestimates or understates, how difficult, it's to build a bad boy into a success, to build a success, build a revolt, to build us rock, to build a Deleon, to build three schools, like that, that's not just on the back of him. An amazing entertainer, right? Like that speaks to his business instincts, his ability to spot trends, his ability to kinda find and cultivate talent, like those are all things that are universal in business. Leave aside what he's been able to do as an entertainer, I would argue, had he never got on the mic or touched the stage, he would've been just that successful business person just on the back. His business, you know, acumen and abilities. And so that's where, when we're in these conversations and people think about, you know, in cannabis this came up recently, people say like, well, you know, celebrity brands haven't really worked. And I'm like, lemme take a second to help you understand why this is different from a celebrity brand opportunity. The other thing that's different that I think is important for people to understand is when we take control of these assets, we'll be fully vertically integrated in the States that we operate, which, we are gonna cultivate, we are a process. We are gonna manufacture, we're gonna distribute, we're gonna sell. So these are all pieces of the business value chain that we'll operate. Again, not so relevant from the celebrity space. This is all around how do you build and run high quality businesses? And that's where I think you have to look at our business portfolio to understand how impactful Puff is throughout his career. And you just don't see those things that the only lens you're looking at is through him as the celebrity. [00:28:10] Dan Runcie: I could see this topic also coming up in some ways, potentially from an investment perspective, where you all have companies that are trying to either get you to invest or you're evaluating them and at some point someone on the other side of the table may come to you and be like, Hey, well if you invest in us, can we get a shout out in a song? Can we get an Instagram post? Can we do this? Like these things that view Puff as the influencer as opposed to the business leader that has all of these things.[00:28:39] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. What I found just in my experience and I've been working with Puff almost six years now. Most of it typically comes with how people were introduced to them and the depth or lack thereof of their understanding of what he's been able to do throughout his career. There's a lot of stuff, you know, people just don't necessarily, you know, attribute to him in the way they should. So usually that journey is one where it's about informing people to say things like, let's make sure you have all the perspective and then think about kinda how this can make sense. Cause again, there's no denying his impact and influence as a celebrity. He's huge. Like, he's a big name, he's an iconic person in culture. But I think to only think about him that way now, I think when people start to understand, you know, what working with Combs Enterprises means more broadly, you start to understand the power of the platform that we really have. And that's where I think it gets really exciting for the people. [00:29:35] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I agree. That makes sense. From an investment perspective specifically though, do you feel like, is that something that often needs to be addressed with startups or with founders or others that may be whether deep down they may be looking for something and I'm more so asking that in a way because I've seen it happen to others and given this conversation, I can see that especially being somewhat frustrating where it's like, Hey, I hope you're not just interested in this to think you're gonna get a shout out.[00:30:03] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. I mean, so look, I'll tell you when we are evaluating investment opportunities and people are looking at ideals, I don't think that is a thing that people are using as their primary driver. Do I think there are people who will be like nice to have, do they hope to get to meet them? Do they hope to get all those? Sure. Right. Like, again, all 'em, all those kinds of things. But I think when we get, you know, evaluating real deals. I think one thing that surprises people is the rigor with which we do our due diligence and our analysis, right? And so that's the first thing you see to say like, well this is not just, you know, high level celebrity thing. This is being looked at with real deep due diligence and real deep analysis. And I think from there it starts to shake away that kinda filter of, oh, oh, I'm gonna try to just get a celebrity deal done. Cause it's just not the way we do business. And I think people get that. [00:31:02] Dan Runcie: Right. Yeah. Leslie. Yeah. Especially if there's a due diligence process that they're seeing on their side. And maybe we could talk a little bit more about that, like from a high level, for a lot of the investments you do, maybe less like the cannabis deals, but more on the venture side, do you have a particular sweet spot in terms of, you know, this is normally the dollar amount range, or this is normally what we put in, or this is normally what we are looking for?[00:31:26] Tarik Brooks: So, we have, you know, flexibility, right? We're not a fund that has to, you know, stick to a certain sector or a certain stage of growth the way, you know, funds are typically mandated to do so. We do have flexibility, but that said, going back to the earlier comment I was making, we tend to look at businesses where we see some application. At places within our current portfolio. Right? So like, I don't know that you'll ever see us do like, you know, some like heavy machinery deals or you know, enterprise software, things like that. Cause that's not natural, when you look at interface with the businesses we operate in, it becomes a lot more interesting for us. And so while we apply, you know, the very standard kinda ways of assessing, you know, the quality of the leadership team, the uniqueness of the opportunity, how opportunity is the total addressable market opportunity. Ultimately, we look at all those things just like every other, you know, person who investigates an opportunity. I think where it gets unique is for us, once we've gone through all that, we then sit back and say, okay, you know, how many of our businesses could actually utilize this offering? You know, how many different places do we think we can use this throughout our portfolio? And then it starts to become even more interesting. So, that's kinda how we get there. Now, to be clear, like we don't have a hard mandate or a set of funds. We have to put the work in the way the fund does, and so we tend to be very, very opportunistic. We pick what we do very carefully to be investing. So as we see economic conditions change as we see market conditions. We're able to just say like, all right, let's take a step back. Let's wait and see how things play out. And I think that helped. I mean, it helped us avoid, you know, some of the frustrations some folks are seeing in the web and cryptocurrency world. Cause we weren't forced to go aggressively and do something too fast. We saw the market was evolving and so we were able to take a step back, and continue to evaluate it. So from that perspective, there's a lot of flex. [00:33:35] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that makes sense, especially given that, yeah, there's no fun mandates though. It's not like you're burned because there's a winter or something like that.[00:33:44] Tarik Brooks: Absolutely, and the reality is we're always investing in our core portfolio as well, right? So we think about whether we wanna put millions into, you know, a startup passively. Part of the kinda analysis is to know where we could deploy in our current portfolio and does that make more sense? Right? And so there's that kinda flow of how we think about deals as well.[00:34:07] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that makes sense. A couple months ago, there were headlines that Puff had apparently done an investment in Twitter around the time that Elon Musk had. Was that actually a thing, or did that come through or?[00:34:21] Tarik Brooks: Look, so like Puff and Elon like have a relationship.You know, Twitter is a very interesting situation in that when you look at, you know, the side like Twitter's impact in society is certainly bigger than how it shows up from. You know, profit and loss and from a market cap perspective, and when you look at, you know, where Twitter is trading today is trading at a fraction of where like a Facebook or even like a Snapchat is I think, at this point. And so the question becomes, you know, from an investment perspective, like do you think, you know, with some changes you could create meaningful value in Twitter, that platform. And so I think while you know, the kind of, the kind of statements in the press were overstated. There was a small investment in Twitter, but it's nothing. People get pieces of information and run, so we just, you know, we gotta sit back.[00:35:17] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I think the way you framed it is correct. Right? I think it's definitely one of the 40 billion companies that creates more headlines than most other 44 billion companies we could probably even think of.[00:35:29] Tarik Brooks: Absolutely. Absolutely. So, like with some decisions to be a much more viable company than today and the verdict's still out, like those changes happen in real time and cause of how, you know, big the platform is in society. You know, you're seeing those things play out in the press and, you know, I'm sure Elon's campus is trying to work as methodically as they can through those changes. As they figure out what is the right, you know, kind end state for, for that platform. [00:36:00] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. The other side of the investment piece, of course, I think we talked a lot about Combs Enterprises point Capital, but on the other side of it too, thinking specifically about everything happening in music catalogs over the past couple of years, everyone wants these valuable catalogs with this timeless music. Combs has one of the most valuable hip hop, r&b black music catalogs of the past 30 years with Bad Boy Records. There hasn't been any public news about any sales, but I am sure that people must have been calling nonstop trying to at least see what they could get in there. What were those conversations like? I'm sure at some point it must have come up of Rick, whether it's running the bum numbers or even thinking through like, what would this look like? [00:36:45] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. Well look, I think as you know, like part of the interest in these catalogs is driven by the fact that, you know, the returns they generate aren't really correlated to the market, right? Like they're like if you have, you know, a high quality performing catalog, it's gonna generate returns and generate cash flow irrespective of the ups and downs of the markets. And so that's attractive to investors. That said, for those same reasons, it's attractive to us, right? Like it is a great quality, high performing catalog. And for us, part of how, you know, we think about things, we think about like Puff's long-term vision, right? Like we're getting back into how he's getting back into music now with Love Records. You know, he's gonna build that platform in the way that makes sense as you think about the way culture and the music industry continues to evolve. And for us, we're in no rush to get rid of a portfolio that could be a part of that. Like who knows how you think about those assets in the future. And so for us, we're spending a lot of time thinking about what the future of music is gonna look like. And you know how Puff is gonna participate in that, what that looks like. And so for us, you know, again, you don't have, you know, some of the time constraints that you get from being they're public company or you know, money at a certain time. So we had the benefit of being able to go slow and kinda take our time and basically run experiments at our own pace to figure out what we wanna do. And so from that perspective, people have, you know, continually come through with offers and with opportunities and things. And we've purposely taken our time as we've about what, you know, Puff's experience of music is gonna be over the next, you know, next years as he climbs when he talks about it's his second, right? Like he's at the point of his career where he's accomplished and he's thinking about what that second looks like. Music has always been a very important part of his life, and so music is gonna be a part of that. Second, we're shaping what that looks like. And so from our perspective, there was no reason to move. [00:38:46] Dan Runcie: That makes a lot of sense and I think for you, there's two things that are different with you all compared to some of the others. Two of them you touched on, but one of them is that you already have the infrastructure in place on how to do things that can help maximize the asset of the Bad Boy Records catalog. It isn't like one of these situations like where the Whitney Houston catalog, like it was dormant before Primary Wave came in and obviously they've like, you know, forseed it since they acquired it three years ago. And it isn't like one of these other legacy artists that, you know, the estate may be in shambles and things just aren't lined up. And yeah, for them it probably makes sense to just get a lump sum of money and be able to distribute that instead of hoping that your relatives who may not be trained in managing this type of asset can't continue doing it forward. Like you all have that. And I think that's part of it.[00:39:37] Tarik Brooks: Yeah. And I think there's a couple ways to think about it too, right? Like, cause these artists work so hard to create these assets. You know, why sell 'em? Why get rid of them? But I think there's a couple ways you can think about. You can say one, alright, we may be at peak pricing. And so it's like, you know what, lemme sell while things are hot. You know, take the cash, be able to take the money off the table and invest other ways. You also, particularly with younger artists to say, all right, I'll sell this catalog, but if I'm still creating, I can continue to create and you know, build new works that will create value as well. And so I think there's different logic for different artists in terms of, you know, why they think about selling and why they sell when they do that, you know, in some respect make, particularly if you're looking at it from a purely financial perspective. But again, we were unique in the way that we have an ecosystem that helps continue to keep catalog relevant. We're back in music now, and so again, that also helps to create the halo effect across all of our ecosystems. And so for us, there just really isn't a rush to move too quickly, like where we can think about what is the kinda value maximizing way to utilize the catalog and whatever else we're doing to create the best outcomes. [00:40:54] Dan Runcie: Right. I think that's a good way to put it too, like you said, numbers are there and if you wanna sell, there are sound financial reasons that someone may choose to do so for you all, and given Puff's current goals in music, it just may not make the most sense, but with that though, shifting gears a bit, one business we haven't talked a lot about is Sean John and I know this is a business that the team had sold a couple years back. The company that bought it. Things didn't quite work out there. You all then bought it back recently. So where are things right now with Sean John?[00:41:32] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, Sean John is super exciting, right? So you first start with an iconic, you know, street brand, right? You know, this is again another example. Being able to see where fashion was going, seeing how, you know, folks in our community were wearing other brands to get particular silhouettes and have it, you know, look a certain way and feel a certain way, and then be able to build a brand. That became a real like a foundational piece of, you know, hip hop culture. And through that process, Puff was the first African American man to win the CFDA award, which is the biggest award you can win in fashion, right? So truly iconic sold the brand. The buyers at the time weren't able to figure out how to maximize it, so they created the opportunity for us to buy back. And so what we're excited to do now, and we're in this process with Puff of really reimagining what can and should be for this generation, right? Like as much as you know, we all love the iconic valore sweatsuits and all rest it like, maybe that's a part of the future. Maybe it's a different brand position, different way, but like spending time. Actually really ideate on that and get to the right concept to bring it back again. We have the benefit cause, you know, we operate this portfolio, we don't have the pressure to rush. Like we don't have to, you know, do something right away to be able to, you know, capture that value overnight. You know, we have the luxury of being able to take our time and what I found with Puff is he likes to be able to, one, work with the quality people he possibly can and really run ideas through the ringer in terms of, you know, having people question his logic, test the thinking. Really, really pressure test to see if it's the right way before we do something. So what I can say is, right now in the lab, like, you know, there's creative folks that are thinking through, you know, what Sean John could be and should be and isn't engaged in that process. And so it's exciting I think when we do hit on the market, we're gonna come back in a way that one pays homage to the legacy of John, but then isn't just caught in what to be, is really thinking about what the brand could mean and should mean to, you know, new generations.[00:43:41] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that makes sense. And I feel like when it happened too, it definitely generated some excitement. So I feel like there's some good momentum. [00:43:47] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I think a lot of the folks who are dominating the fashion world now, were inspired, you know, by, you know, fans. So the fact that it's a brand is still, you know, relevant to people in different ways, gives us a great building. Like, I would rather be trying to kinda help people connect to this brand with so much history and legacy than trying to build a brand from scratch. You know? I think it provides a good foundation. Like's aspiration is to build iconic, long-lasting brands. So when you think about iconic brands that have been around for 55, you know, longer periods of time, that's what the goal is. And so, and those brands have gone through research, you know, any iconic brands gone off, of kinda laws and growth. And so for us, this is just really, you know, the second chapter of something that's gonna, you know, be a part of our community and our culture for years ago. [00:44:45] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. And for you specifically, if we zoom out a bit, looking at the past six years since you've been there, we definitely talked a lot about wins, a lot of the successes. But are there any setbacks or are there any missed opportunities that you look back on, especially the past six years since you've been there being like, oh, I wonder if we did this differently with this brand. I wonder if we did that differently? [00:45:07] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I think for us, one of the things I appreciate about Puff and it's a value that we both share, which you know, you look at everything as like a learning opportunity to say like maybe the outcome didn't go your way, but there was plenty of stuff you could learn from if you embrace the opportunity the right way. So like I look at the fact that it was back in was announced as an opportunity. We saw the value of the team and the value of the assets all around. You thought it was a great opportunity, pursued it. You know, the group that we were part of didn't win, but through that process, learned a ton about that space. You know, I met great people, you know, business partners and relationships that we still engaged with in different things today all came from that opportunity. So like, you know, while, look, I would've loved to be able to win that deal or bring that home, you know, I think there's a lot that comes from it. It sets us up for the things we do, you know, when I think about, David, we talked about the Revolt Summit earlier, right? Like, you know, as we were building the Revolt Summit, you know, we bring it back after, I think a year off. And then in 2020 the pandemic hit. So we gotta basically shut it down and go virtual. But like coming outta those were things we learned about how we're gonna in the future. So this year, you know, the biggest Revolt Summit ever, how's Metaverse versus online? Like all those things coming around. Again, learnings that you utilize going forward. And so, you know, whether it's you thinking through every single flavor in the portfolio or every single bab in the artist roster, even the ones that don't work out the way, you know, you want them to work out their stuff. You can learn from that help, impact and help you to be better as you move forward. That's the way we think. You know, and I talk all the time about just, you know, transparently looking at the things that go right and go wrong and making sure we're learning.[00:47:05] Dan Runcie: Can we actually talk a little bit about the Carolina Panthers one specifically? Because I know you all said that you didn't win the bid, but was it an aspect of being outbid or the owners or someone just choosing someone different? Like how did that all go down? Cause I remember the headlines about it. I remember that there were a few other prominent black public figures that were in that ownership group too.[00:47:27] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I mean, look, what I would say is, you know, the person that you know ended up winning the bid, I believe, if I remember correctly, had, you know, the highest bid relationship. I think from that perspective, he kinda knew the league, well, and, and was prepared in a number of different ways to be able to take it down. And I would just say the group that we were part of kinda fell short in that way. But what's interesting is, you know, the number, and I just can't remember real time, the exact number he ended up paying for. When you look at the number that people think that the Washington Commanders are gonna command, and the number that the Denver Barcos commanded. You know, while that number he paid was high at the time, you know, it's not even half what somebody might pay for the Washington Commanders. And so perspective, you're willing to pay for something. You gotta live with the fact that there's just maybe willing to pay more for it than you. Right. And so, you know, we ended up being a part of a really sharp group that, you know, had thought really hard about, you know, what was in this case. You know, we rounded. So, you know, again, it's one of those things you learn from, right? Like, you know, sports, entertainment, and business is very unique. You know, assets, you know, come available at different points in time. It's all about thinking about, you know, what do you think the asset is worth? What do you think you can do with it, you know, to translate to what you think it should be worth. And somewhere in that analysis you get to what you think you should pay for, right? And that's where you kinda make your move. And in that case, you know that there were just folks willing to pay for. [00:49:12] Dan Runcie: Yeah, no, I think that's a good point too. Cause I feel like I might be misquoting, but I feel like the Panther's bid was somewhere, I think it was under 3 billion at least.[00:49:20] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I believe you're right. I wanna be careful. I just don't remember exactly. But yeah, I remember it being less than 3 billion and I think the number they're saying for Washington Commanders now, like 7 billion and so I imagine, you know, like when you think about where the value of that Panthers is going, probably going. They probably did really well. So I mean, again, and we believed it was gonna do well and continue to do well. I mean, when you look at the size of the deal, I guess Google or YouTube just did it with the NFL. The NFL is a platform, right? When you look at, at least for the last couple years, I haven't seen 2022. When you look at the list of the top 50 watched things on television every year, 40 plus of them are football games. Right? Right. It's just that powerful of an entertainment platform, so therefore commands the prices of command. [00:50:12] Dan Runcie: Yeah. Well, hopefully. Whether it's this group or some combination of others that we know we're interested in. Hopefully we see something happen soon in the sports ownership space. But this was great. I know we covered a bunch of topics in this one, and before we let you go though, is there anything that you didn't cover that the audience should stay looking out for or that we should be thinking about moving forward?[00:50:34] Tarik Brooks: Yeah, I think 23 is a year that the audience should look out for a lot from, from the Combs organization. You know, music out of Love Records, including album and power, global e-commerce platform. Kinda reimagining how, you know, black people circulate dollars in our community. You know, the cannabis venture closing and beginning to build brands and establish meaningful footprints in the markets that it's in. There's just a lot of new things in 23, so there will be a lot coming outta our camp that we're super excited about, and so it's gonna be big. [00:51:08] Dan Runcie: We'll keep our lookout for that, man. All right. Appreciate you spending the time, man.[00:51:12] Tarik Brooks: Thanks so much, man.Take care.[00:51:14] Dan Runcie: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share it with a friend. Copy the link, text it to a friend, post it in your group chat. Post it in your Slack groups. Wherever you and your people talk, spread the word. That's how capital continues to grow and continues to reach the right people. And while you're at it, if you use Apple Podcast, go ahead. Rate the podcast, give it a high rating, and leave a review. Tell people why you like the podcast. That helps more people. Discover the show. Thank you in advance. Talk to you next week.
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