Podcasts about Club Monaco

On this special livestream there is not one, but TWO awesome guests and for good reason. Lord Alexander Hawke is back in action. That's cause for a celebration.Ryan Steck, also known as The Real Book Spy, is an author and thriller junkie behind the pen on the latest Hawke thriller. Having been a massive Hawke fan himself, Steck was also a good personal friend to the late Ted Bell, and there was nobody better to pick up the mantle and continue the legacy after Bell's passing. Considered one of the hardest-working people in publishing, Steck built the most trusted source in literary fiction in The Real Book Spy from the ground up, turning it from a simple blog to a million+ viewed website per year, and the go-to source for all the breaking news in fiction publishing.Byrdie Bell is the daughter of the late legend Ted Bell and an avid Hawk advocate, amongst juggling life as a mother, actress, and model. Bell appeared in Rolling Stones' Shine a Light by Martin Scorsese, as well as the Israeli version of Big Brother. At age 18 Byrdie began modeling, appearing in numerous publications including Bloomingdale's and Club Monaco. Byrdie is the descendent of Colonel William Byrd II, the founder of Richmond, Virginia.The late Ted Bell was Vice-Chairman of the Board and World-Wide Creative Director for Young & Rubicam, one of the world's largest advertising agencies. Before becoming a novelist Bell was President and Chief Creative Officer of Leo Brunett Company. Bell also served as a member on the DOCA Committee for the US Department of Defense, and as an advisor to the Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy at the US Department of State.Bell wrote 12 novels in the Lord Alexander Hawke series before his unfortunate death in 2023. MONARCH, penned by Ryan Steck his long-time editor and friend, is entry number 13 in the Hawke series and a remarkable, gripping, and adventurous tale to get readers back into the legendary series that the late Bell started.Find More at: TheRealBookSpy.com and TedBell.com

Retail success isn't just about having a fantastic product—it's about understanding the business of selling. On this episode of The Voice of Retail, I welcome Liza Amlani, renowned retail strategist and co-author of The Whole Sale: Profitable Wholesale Strategies for Brands. Liza shares insider insights from her 20+ years in buying, merchandising, and retail consulting, helping brands navigate the complexities of wholesale expansion.In a rapidly changing marketplace, many direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands struggle to break into wholesale partnerships, unsure how to negotiate terms, optimize product placement, or manage markdown strategies. Liza outlines the critical retail fundamentals that brands must master to thrive in major retail environments like Walmart, Target, and specialty stores.During this insightful conversation, Michael and Liza discuss:The most common mistakes brands make when entering wholesale and how to avoid them.Why strong retail partnerships are the key to long-term success.How to negotiate product placement, pricing strategies, and markdown terms with major retailers.The role of merchandising strategy in maintaining shelf space and increasing sales.The wholesale vs. direct-to-consumer debate—why it's not just about margins, but about growth and exposure.With firsthand experience as a buyer for iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Holt Renfrew, and Club Monaco, Liza brings a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to get "retail ready." She explains how emerging brands can scale strategically, leverage retail insights, and position themselves for long-term profitability.If you're a brand looking to expand into wholesale—or a retailer aiming to strengthen vendor relationships—this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed in today's competitive retail landscape. 

$1000 Minute advantage (0:07), what the fact (3:30), driving at night (8:30), What's Trending: TikTok whiplash, Club Monaco & beer vending machine (17:00), $1000 Minute (26:30), new years resolutions check in (2:30), the great Cherry Blossom search (43:00), Mindbender; 1% of Canadians say they usually do this in under a minute (50:00) Follow us on Instagram: @MOVE100Halifax, @ErinHopkinsFM & @PeterAtMove100

For this very special Black Friday episode, Lauren is joined by Aaron Levine, former Club Monaco and Abercrombie & Fitch designer, #menswear star, Aimé Leon Dore model, and founder of a just-launched namesake label. They discuss the GQ Men of the Year party, shadow plaids, the mall, Ohio, male vulnerability, Jon Tietz, Aaron's mom, and why he would want to start his own fashion brand when he makes very good money consulting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April Speight began her career as a menswear stylist and visual merchandiser for brands such as Club Monaco, Saks, and Neiman Marcus. She graduated with a BS in Global Business & Public Policy from the University of Maryland and subsequently embarked on a career transition into tech. To close out her former career in fashion, she completed her Masters in Luxury & Fashion Management at the Savannah College of Art and Design - with a focus on the luxury automobile and luxury marijuana sectors. In her spare time, she began to learn Python in hopes of becoming a data scientist. With a change of heart, she chose to focus on AI assistants, chat bots, and conversational design. Always curious and always learning, she witnessed a life changing demo at a Microsoft event that set her on a new path in Extended Reality (XR). In 2020, she joined the Cloud Advocacy organization at Microsoft as a Sr. Cloud Advocate for Spatial Computing. From 2020 - 2022, April became a thought leader in the XR space promoting safety, diversity, and inclusivity in the design of XR experiences. She served as the former Director of Community & Education for the XR Safety Initiative (XRSI), advising partners on XR curriculum. Internally at Microsoft, she worked alongside the former Mixed Reality and MRTK teams. She created various XR samples, technical learning content, and was part of the team that won Silver in the 2021 Telly Awards for Remote Production – Non-Broadcast for Microsoft One Dev Question with April Speight. Before her transition to the Cloud Advocacy leadership team, April hosted the 2022 Mixed Reality Dev Days and collaborated with the current Microsoft Mesh team. Today, she resides in Los Angeles as a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft focused on Generative AI. You can find April on the following sites: Twitter Website GitHub LinkedIn Here are some links provided by April: Bite-Size Python Visual Studio Code for Python Programmers PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Music Amazon Music RSS Feed You can check out more episodes of Coffee and Open Source on https://www.coffeeandopensource.com Coffee and Open Source is hosted by Isaac Levin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeandopensource/support

Zoë Pawlak is an artist and industrial designer born and based in Vancouver.    Rooted in painting, the through-line in her work is her unique capacity to maintain a strong personal aesthetic while maintaining a commitment to telling the truest version of her stories. Zoë is a local entrepreneurial leader, speaker, and passionate about community. She believes that great work tells the individual narrative with an honest vulnerability that allows the viewer to step into a shared narrative they can then claim as their collective truth.   Zoë's work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and Martha Stewart Living. She's presented select works at ICFF, WestEdge, AD Design Show, and IDS West. Pawlak's paintings are in the private collections of the Government of Canada, Cristina and Trevor Linden, Cobie Smulders, and Club Monaco.   Website: https://zoepawlak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoepawlak/ Stay in the loop with us! Join our mailing list: mailing list: https://qimd.ck.page/302c45da40 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Alexandra, Tedi or their guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any information or products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services.

Today we're talking to Asha Holmes about her career in visual merchandising. Asha has a knack for creating eye-catching displays and elevating store presentations, having worked for Ann Taylor, Francesca's, and Club Monaco. She later joined Wayfair as a home decor stylist, where she dreamed up and shot amazing whole-room lifestyle images, product vignettes, and conceptual product shots for their photo studio, both for print and online.Now, Asha is a freelance stylist specializing in interiors, home decor, props, soft goods, and wardrobe. She brings her creative vision and extensive experience to a variety of projects, helping clients achieve stunning and cohesive looks for any setting.Check out Asha's website to see all of her amazing work! Be sure to follow her on Instagram so you never miss an update from her!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Brian interviews Joe Mimran. Joe is a leading contributor to the fashion and design industry and is best-known for creating a succession of visionary brands and retail concepts, including Club Monaco, Caban, Joe Fresh, Joe Fresh Beauty and Alfred Sung. Recognized universally as having a sharp eye, impeccable attention to detail, and insight into emerging trends, Joe is always on the forefront of what's next. Joe is also an avid investor and champions exceptional entrepreneurs. Joe also stared on the popular CBC show, Dragons Den. Recently he has acquired Mastermind and Tilley Hats. We talk about how Canada's Joe Mimran went from accountant to fashion mogul.

Craig and Lee discuss the latest retail developments on Robson Street, a key shopping area in downtown Vancouver. They highlight significant changes, such as the transformation of the former Victoria's Secret location into an adidas Concept store and the relocation of Roots due to Arc'teryx taking over its prime spot. This episode delves into the dynamics of retail real estate, showcasing how major brands are reshaping the street's retail mix. Further, they touch on additional developments, including the opening of a Lush Spa and plans for new entrants like Esprit, signaling a revival of the street's appeal. The discussion also covers the closure of Club Monaco and its replacement by JD Sports, illustrating the evolving nature of retail spaces and consumer preferences. The conversation provides insights into how these changes contribute to Robson Street's competitiveness with other shopping destinations. Finally, Craig and Lee speculate on the future of Robson Street in the face of new challenges, such as the opening of Oakridge Park, a major retail development. They ponder the need for Robson Street to upgrade its public realm to maintain attractiveness and competitiveness. Through their dialogue, they underscore the importance of innovation and adaptation in the retail sector, highlighting how Robson Street's evolution reflects broader trends in urban retail environments. Episode Sponsor: SAJO - Canada's first specialized retail builder. Visit SAJO to see their holistic approach and transdisciplinary team to explore and understand your needs. Discussed in this Episode: Robson Street in Vancouver in Flux as New Retailers Prepare to Open Stores [Feature] Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's guest is Zoë Pawlak. She is an artist, industrial designer, entrepreneurial leader and speaker. Zoe's work has been featured in places like the Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and Martha Stewart Living. Her paintings are also in the private collections of the Government of Canada, Cobie Smulders, and Club Monaco. She speaks a lot about the power and beauty of getting sober and sobriety. I wanted to have Zoë on because I was super interested in her take on the connection between sobriety and creativity and also because of her interesting insights on self-development, healing and spirituality and how they all intersect with creativity. From today's chat, you'll learn:  How sobriety could help you creatively unleash and live a more authentic life Techniques to tend to your mental health and move through life as a sensitve human How to listen to the wisdom of your heart, gut AND brain How to find a devotion to journaling + a brand new journaling technique to help you start! -Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much to get the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  Time Codes:  00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:35 The Connection Between Sobriety and Creativity 03:02 The Journey to Sobriety 06:01 The Misconceptions of Alcohol Addiction 12:52 The Impact of Sobriety on Creativity 19:08 The Challenges of Living Sober 21:44 Parenting and Sobriety 24:16 Finding Hope in Darkness 26:36 Understanding Emotions and Reaching Out to friends 27:25 The Power of Journaling 27:42 Devotion vs Discipline in Journaling 29:57 The Art of Asking Questions in Journaling 32:40 The Role of Self-Talk and Inner Dialogue 35:25 The Wisdom of the Brain, Heart, and Gut 39:58 The Connection Between Spirituality and Creativity 43:32 The Influence of Mother Mary in Zoe's Art 46:37 The Creation of Zoe's Oracle Deck 49:09 Final Thoughts and Reflections

This week we talk about the life skills they should teach in highschool and why all the hottest guys work a Club Monaco. Follow Brian on X @hackdis69  Instagram @BrianMShow - Support the show and get bonus audio/video episodes, ringtones, bonus footage and more!! All at patreon.com/brianmccarthy. 

Hi, I'm Glynis. I'm a business consultant and SEO specialist for apparel and fashion companies. With my 20 years of experience in the apparel industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge that I want to share with people in need. I worked for big brands, such as Club Monaco and Reebok, before successfully running my own clothing design company for over ten years.

Courtney Wright has made bold business moves throughout her career. In this episode, we discuss how she does it. How does she courageously and continuously take action that leads to impressive business results? You'll learn that her secret to success is much more about what she believes and thinks, than what she does. About the Guest:Courtney Wright values helping people and believes in "the grind." An entrepreneur, podcast host, innovator, problem solver, wife, and mother, Wright wears many hats - the first of which goes on in the wee hours of the morning.Wright founded CDW Merchants, the leading 3D visual retail displays and E-commerce gift packaging provider for the nation's top retailers including Kate Spade, Victoria's Secret, and Club Monaco. In 2016, Courtney packaged CDW for the last time and sold it to Bunzl PLC (traded on the FTSE 100). That same year, Wright bought Gemini Builds It! and Showcase Acrylics, a leader in the framing, moulding, and custom display industry. As CEO, Wright quickly expanded their offerings to become a well-known name in E-commerce, Design, Corporations, Museums and Institutions, PPE and Healthcare, as well as the Hospitality and Events industries. She continues to look for organic growth opportunities through additional acquisitions. With her solid mix of entrepreneurial foresight, creativity, and hustle mentality, it was only natural that Wright would develop a platform to share her highly sought-after business advice.The Ladyboss Podcast by Courtney Wright is a modern-day guide to business, offering listeners real conversations with other successful leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss failures, successes, and strategies.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpfF7CdCQ7qoxIElkWSpiRQYou can contact her at Courtney@geminibuildsit.com or 847-417-5980. About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/ Link mentioned in the podcastThe Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that...

Craig speaks with Dave Nerada, President of Ricki's and Cleo Fashion, to discuss the changes happening the women's fashion brand Ricki's. They talk about the focus on bringing relevancy back to the brand through a new web platform, improved product quality, and the launch of a new store design. They also mention plans for renovations in current stores and the accessibility of the brand's price point. The conversation touches on the customer base, the updated website, shipping options, store locations, and future product offerings. Interviewed this episode:Dave Nerada, President Ricki's and Cleo Fashion Inc.Ricki'sCleoBootlegger Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. I'm producer & host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is produced in conjunction with the Retail Council of Canada. Veteran retailer, entrepreneur, investor and friend of the pod David Lui is back this episode with his new business partner, Canadian retail legend Joe Mimran in an exclusive interview to talk about buying Vancouver's Kit & Ace, a retailer with an origin story that goes back almost a decade to it's founding by Lululemon lead designer Shannon Wilson and son JJ Wilson.   We talk about their impression of the brand today, what makes it great, and growth plans for this innovative apparel retailer.  About DavidDavid Lui is an accomplished global brand and entrepreneurial leader.With a wealth of experience in leading complex retail, digital and consumer environments, his impressive portfolio includes developing global award-winning marketing campaigns, scaling online e-commerce brands, and being named CEO of the twelfth Fastest Growing Company in Canada's PROFIT100, First for Fastest-Growing Company in British Columbia, Canada, winner of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award, and a Business in Vancouver Forty under 40. In 2022, he was also ranked 11th in the Global CEO Award.David has significantly impacted the retail industry and community through his involvement as an investor and board member. He has served on the Board and Governance Committee for Hypertension Canada, the Retail Leadership Committee for the Canadian Marketing Association, the Marketing Advisory Committee for the Retail Council of Canada, and as a Board Member and Chair of the Marketing Committee for Theatre Calgary. He holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.About JoeJoe Mimran is a leading contributor to the fashion and design industry and is best-known for creating a succession of visionary brands and retail concepts, including Club Monaco, Caban, Joe Fresh, Joe Fresh Beauty and Alfred Sung. Recognized universally as having a sharp eye, impeccable attention to detail, and insight into emerging trends, Joe is always on the forefront of what's next. Joe is also an avid investor and champions exceptional entrepreneurs. Joe also stars on the popular CBC show, Dragons Den, now in its 12th season.Chronology of entrepreneurial ventures:In 1978 Joe co-founded a manufacturing apparel business in Toronto Canada.In 1980 the Company launched the Alfred Sung brand which achieved immediate consumer acceptance and success. While the company controlled the design and manufacturing of the women's collection the company embarked on expanding the brand into a myriad of consumer products under license. In 2013 Joe sold his interest.In 1985 Joe founded Club Monaco, a vertical retail concept known for its distinctive minimalistic style and monochromatic palette. Club Monaco instantly became a cult brand that grew to over 150 stores in Canada, US, and Asia.In 2000, Club Monaco and Caban it's home products lifestyle concept, were purchased by Ralph Lauren, marking Ralph Lauren's first-ever acquisition.In 2001 Joe created Joseph Mimran and Associates. a consulting practice that has serviced numerous high profile international retailers, including Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Woolworths, South Africa, Coles a major food retailer in Australia and Loblaws, Staples US and Kroger.In 2003 Joe created a range of home products for Loblaws under the Presidents Choice brands.In 2006 Joe created the Joe Fresh concept for Loblaws. He oversaw the brand's design and retail concepts, and made it the country's second largest apparel brand in dollars and units, with a vision of well-designed, well-priced clothes for a broad audience. Joe Fresh is sold in over 350 Loblaw stores in Canada and abroad.In addition to PC home in 2009 to Joe was also responsible for general merchandise products including the design, sourcing and presentation of all the GM private label brands.Joe retired from his position as Creative Director of Joe Fresh and General Merchandise in 2014.In 2019, Joe created and introduced gry mattr, a beautiful collection of home and office accessories that live at the intersection of work and life. Intelligently designed, globally inspired - and smartly priced. livegrymattr.comJoe's community efforts have included Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of Canada and honorary Chairman of the inaugural Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Joe has been the recipient of many industry awards including the Canadian Style Award and the lifetime achievement award by the Design Exchange. in 2015, Joe was inducted into Canada's Marketing Legends Hall of Fame. A patron of the arts, Mimran's philanthropic activities include support of the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, New Museum, New York and is a Luminaire for Luminato Arts Festival.An avid traveler and art collector, Joe divides his time between Toronto and New York and is the father of four wonderful children. About Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America. 

Today's guest Lisa Sadoughi is the founder and creative director of Lele Sadoughi. Lisa “Lele” Sadoughi started her namesake brand as a jewelry line in 2012. Over time, her eponymous brand has expanded into other categories and become the ultimate accessories destination. Some even call her “The Headband Queen.” Sadoughi covered a lot of ground in the world of fashion accessories before launching her own business. For many years, she oversaw the designs of trims and patternmaking at Rebecca Taylor, where her love for detail in hardware and adorning clothing was born. She also worked at Tory Burch, Club Monaco, and Banana Republic. In 2006, Sadoughi launched J.Crew's first-ever jewelry collection and grew the business significantly over the next five years. After her success at J.Crew, Sadoughi held the jewelry design director position at Tory Burch and began her namesake jewelry company. The company has grown with the support of more than 150 global retailers and countless female leaders, such as Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, and Naomi Campbell. A Dallas native, Sadoughi began her fashion career 20 years ago when she moved to New York City. We know listeners will love hearing Lele's story on today's episode of How'd She Do That. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

With a 20+ year retail career, Khalika Abrams has worked for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Club Monaco, and Burberry. In her most recent retail position as Creative Director, for A'gaci, she worked side by side with the company owners to spearhead an aggressive country-wide expansion and solidify the brand's identity.  Overseeing visual merchandising and construction, she was hyper-collaborative with the buying,  operations, marketing, e-Commerce, and planning & allocation teams. In 2021, Khalika stepped away from retail to start her own company, Kurated LA. The mission: a commitment to helping clients reduce overconsumption by being thoughtful about their purchases, and utilizing resources like thrifting and upcycling. Khalika has also done styling for public figures such as Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay.  Today Kurated LA is a ‘work in progress', in the middle of a rebranding. Oh, and she scheduled an appointment with the president of her college to advocate for her admission to the school (and got in!). #careerpodcast #fashion #stylist #retail #entrepreur #blackwomenpodcast  INSTAGRAM @khalikaabrams LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalikaabrams --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiseandwine/message

Joseph Mimran is a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur, best known for founding the Club Monaco and Joe Fresh brands. He was also an investor on the Dragons' Den television series. Now, owner of TILLEY.TILLEY:The best performance hats and apparel in modern style. Sun protection, technical fabrics. Discover Tilley's hats, down jackets and clothing, uniting fashion with high performance. Buy Now, Pay Later. Types: Fishing Hat, Sailing Hat, Camping Hat, Safari Hat, Bucket Hat.THE OFFICIAL BRIMMED AND BUCKET HAT OF THE MASTERS!www.tilley.com

Notre invité est Alain Dewe, président du Rotary Club Monaco et nous explique le rôle de ce dernier !  

We are excited to welcome Lele Sadoughi to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Lele previously worked at Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, Club Monaco, J. Crew, Ippolita (who we've had on our podcast!) and Banana Republic before starting her eponymous brand. We are excited to speak with Lele about why she started her brand, how her brand has evolved over time, her current most popular styles and more. Here's a link to discover our current favorite Lele Sadoughi styles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

Courtney Wright didn't expect to be a leader, but she has distinguished herself with both grit and grace. With supportive parents who told her she could do anything she set her mind to, it never occurred to her that being a woman could hold her back. And it didn't. She founded CDW Merchants, the leading provider of 3D visual retail displays and e-commerce gift packaging for the nation's top retailers, including Kate Spade, Sperry's and Club Monaco. In 2016, Courtney packaged CDW for the last time and sold it to a billion-dollar global  company.  Listen as she shares what she's learned about what it takes to be a great CEO: landing the biggest deals, hiring the best people, and staying grounded in vision. She recently launched her inspired podcast, Lady Boss by Courtney Wright.  Courtney is a big believer in using life plans and written goals to get where you want in life. Routines define her days, including her typical 430am rise to gain an edge with a few more productive hours. She focuses on customer-centered values and the top 20 relationships in her life, and she listens and gives generously. She's a calculated risk-taker who is both thorough and thoughtful about the moves she makes. I learned so much from Courtney today about making plans and following through, and we hope you do too. Visit https://www.gobeyondbarriers.com/ where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Courtney.   Highlights:  [02:33] Courtney's journey [04:10] How she narrowed in on her goals [06:47] Forming a life plan [08:17] Becoming a leader [09:22] Overcoming imposter syndrome [11:31] Building a personal brand [16:33] Taking risks [19:02] Staying grounded [21:17] Building relationships [23:30] Being the only female leader [26:42] Being bold as a female leader [28:29] Lightning round questions Quotes: “Your subconscious brain is 60,000 times more powerful than your conscious brain.” – Courtney Wright “The biggest investment I ever made in my business was peer to peer learning.” – Courtney Wright “The time away from your task list is when you move your career and plans forward.” – Courtney Wright “I take away as much stress in my life as I can because that's not what I operate the best.” – Courtney Wright   Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you?  I'm a skimmer, so any build-to-sell book. What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?  “If you do the work and grind every day and do the time, everything happens.” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?  Grind/hustle What is one change you've implanted that made your life better?  I try to delegate everything but genius. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?  Anything by Prince.   About Courtney Wright: Courtney Wright has the equation for success … stay curious, listen to feedback, fail a lot and make time for friends and family.  Coco's (all her friends call her Coco) tenacity begins at 4:30AM when she begins to connect the dots. She's always laser focused on her master plan. The five-decade old business bombshell is New England born, but calls Illinois home after attending Lake Forest College.   She founded CDW Merchants, the leading provider of 3D visual retail displays and e-commerce gift packaging for the nation's top retailers, including Kate Spade, Sperry's and Club Monaco. In 2016, Courtney packaged CDW for the last time and sold it to a global billion-dollar company.  Free time isn't her thing … quickly she jumped on an opportunity to buy a company she worked with closely, a vendor to CDW.  The downtime didn't last long, in 2016 she bought Gemini Builds It (F/K/A Gemini Moulding). Since the deal closed, she saved 60 jobs, bought a business to close the gap on outsourcing and offered 401K and continuing education to the staff. Gemini is housed in a 50,000 square-foot manufacturing center in Elgin, but Courtney has her mind set to double the growth of the business in a year and bring the sales team to Chicago ... she's one woman making manufacturing cool in Chicago.  Wright wants women to know they can have their cake and eat it too. She has been married to her life and business partner, Larry, for the past 21 years. They live in Winnetka and have two sons. She prides herself on never missing either of her boys sporting events and stopping to smell the sweet scent of success.  Links: Website: https://www.geminibuildsit.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneywright1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/ladyboss.podcast/2969347327464033922/ & https://www.instagram.com/courtneywright.co/

Looking for key insights into being a woman in a leadership role?  In this Live Greatly Podcast episode Kristel Bauer sat down with the co-founders of the handbag brand, Dagne Dover.  Jessy Dover, Melissa Mash & Deepa Gandhi share key insights to build resilience, set boundaries, boost communication and support your well-being at work and in life. Tune in now! You can use the code GREATLY20 for 20% off full price styles at Dagne Dover for first time customers throught the end of 2022! Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why Jessy, Melissa and Deepa started Dagne Dover & how they all met (the backstory) How they have overcome obstacles along the way Tips for navigating the world of being a female founder An important question to ask yourself to keep perspective as a founder How they created the company culture they always wanted coming up in their careers and why it's so important Resilience building tips Ways to boost confidence How they navigate the pressures of their career with personal life and relationships Key insights to create healthy boundaries between work and the rest of life TIps for how employees can set healthy boundaries and boost communication How they navigate stress What makes their brand unique A big thank you to Dagne Dover for sending Kristel 3 complimentary bags! About Dagne Dover: Dagne Dover creates problem-solving bags for humans getting the most out of life. Bags that keep up, stay organized, and look good doing it. Founded by three women with very different backgrounds but a similar drive and passion, Dagne Dover embodies simplicity, functionality, and good design. Goodbye chaos, #hellodagne. About Deepa Gandhi: Deepa Gandhi is co-founder and COO of bag brand Dagne Dover in addition to being an angel investor and advisor to other high-growth businesses. Deepa oversees all strategic planning, growth, operations, supply chain and finance for Dagne Dover. Deepa began her career on the trading floor of Lehman Brothers but quickly shifted her career path to the retail industry when she worked at Club Monaco driving double digit growth for the women's business on their merchandising and planning team. Her analytical rigor combined with her passion for building great brands has made her a key contributor in driving Dagne Dover's exponential growth since the company's inception in 2013. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University where she studied International Studies and Entrepreneurship and Management, and she received her MBA from The Wharton School of Business. She is also a 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 and member of Women in America. About Jessy Dover: Jessy Dover is Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dagne Dover – the brand that designs bags for badass humans. At the helm of everything creative, Jessy leads the brand's product design and creative marketing teams. With an adventurous, fun-loving spirit and based on her mantra, “good design is everything”, Jessy has helped Dagne Dover evolve from a small unknown brand to a household name in under 10 years. Today, she continues to raise the bar through innovation, challenging the brand to re-define the future of retail by creating fashion-forward products with optimal functionality that cater to ever-changing lifestyles. About Melissa Mash:  Melissa Mash is CEO and cofounder of Dagne Dover, overseeing business development and retail partnerships for the brand. A graduate of NYU and The Wharton School of Business, Melissa was previously at Coach, where she led the turn-around of Coach's first European location. During that time, she saw an immense opportunity for a high-quality brand with a unique design, at a compelling price point. That brand became Dagne Dover. While she has always been passionate about products that help people feel more confident, Melissa now also focuses on how Dagne Dover can be an example of positive company leadership, company culture and evolved workplace policies for future generations. Website: https://www.dagnedover.com/  Instagram: @dagnedover Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DagneDover/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissashinmash/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessydover/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepagandhi/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally while promoting vibrant company cultures. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur.  Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker.  If you are looking for a female motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel's message will leave a lasting impression. Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

In this episode Julie interviews Slim about his beef initiative, bitcoin and several events he has been a part of that are advancing food and community sovereignty. Texas Slim @moderntman Slim is the founder of The Beef Initiative and Food Intelligence. He is a Native Texan with a National Reach. https://fountain.fm/texasslimsvision https://beefinitiative.com/ About Julie Fredrickson I'm a founder, and now investor, with extensive experience across the internet and software industry. As a serial entrepreneur, I have overseen multiple venture and private equity fundraises for companies as diverse as direct to consumer cosmetics and online advertising networks. I have managed multi-million dollar P&Ls and successfully exited two of my companies. I'm currently the founder and managing partner of Chaotic Capital, a seed stage investment vehicle that invests in ideas that adapt humanity to complexity. We capitalize on chaos. We like companies that adapt our lives and systems to the opportunity that chaos brings. We invest in 4 key areas Personal Flexibility Organizational Agility, Systemic Arbitrage and Climate. I began my entrepreneurial career as the Co-Founder of Coutorture Media, a luxury affiliate publishing and e-commerce network of fashion websites that was acquired by Sugar Inc. I also founded and ran playAPI, a developer tool kit and SaaS platform for digital brand marketers. Most recently I was the CEO and Co-Founder of Stowaway Cosmetics a direct to consumer makeup brand re-making how premium cosmetics are manufactured, marketed, merchandised and sold online (acquired by WIN Brands Group). I have extensive experience user acquisition, audience development, digital and social marketing, communications and brand marketing for Fortune 500 brands. I've created digital, e-commerce & brand marketing strategies for brands as diverse as Pepsi, Tropicana, Nike, Michael Kors, Club Monaco, and The Gap. I have spent time in-house at Equinox as well as at Ann Taylor overseeing ecommerce and digital brand growth.

A stylist, designer, podcast host and our go to fashion guru, Walesca joins jill + kate to talk everything from diddy to capsule collections. With over 10 years of experience in the retail world with brands like Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Club Monaco, and Lululemon, Walesca has created her own brand - the female edit. Her capsule collections allow women to blur the lines between feminine, masculine, comfortable, and sexy, and we are already in line for the next drop. It's that good.

Though Lele Sadoughi the brand has been around for a decade, founder and creative director Lele Sadoughi brings a wealth of knowledge to her namesake business. Previously. she worked at Tory Burch, Club Monaco and Banana Republic. She launched J.Crew's jewelry category in 2005 before creating her own line. “Working for these bigger companies, you had interaction with merchandising, with copywriting, with planning, with production, with visuals — with everything. In retrospect, it was the greatest primer to me starting my collection,” Sadoughi said on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. After making a splash in 2018 with its pearl and jewel headband, Lele Sadoughi has since expanded into nearly 15 different categories including handbags, eyewear and home decor. Sadoughi attributes the brand's success to its organic marketing, dedication to its DNA and authentic collaborations, like the one it did with LoveShackFancy in 2020. According to Sadoughi, the company has seen record revenue since the start of the pandemic and shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, Sadoughi is focused on opening more physical retail spaces. The plan is to open the brand's first NYC location, on Bleecker Street, at the end of summer. It has two existing store locations, in Dallas and Newport Beach. “Our best, newest advertising is all of our stores opening up. It's a way where people can see the brand and see all the categories in one space,” said Sadoughi.

Randa Salloum has a will to her that's unstoppable and an insatiable desire to keep learning. She's had many career chapters in her life, from respected fashion blogger and creative agency owner to now founder of second hand & vintage clothing shop Collective Will. She was born to immigrant parents, her mother from Jordan and her father from Lebanon, who met and fell in love in Vancouver. Artistic and entrepreneurial, they were contrary to typical Middle Eastern parents: Randa and her brother were given the freedom to explore things that gave them passion, and were never put in boxes. This sense of fierce independence and hustle are still core to the way she operates today.After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver, her fashion career launched quickly, from assisting stylists and visual merchandising at Club Monaco to creating content at an online magazine and her blog, to launching I See Noise and CIEL Creative, working at Robson Street's BIA and finally founding Collective Will, where she's found her new stride. In this conversation, we explore how childhood bullying had affected her deeply growing up; her organic career journey through almost all facets of the fashion industry; the ways in which visual merchandising is analytical as much as creative; how being independent has been both a blessing and a curse; what it's like to have synsesthesia; the fascinating evolution of her relationship to sustainability; what it means to be seen and heard; and much much more.

Starting out doing makeup for friend's student films, the early days of Justine Sweetman's makeup artist journey consisted of hustling in NYC and finding jobs through, of all places, Craigslist. Eventually, Justine got connected with the right people, which snowballed into being able to work freelance full time. The clients she has worked with include the likes of Nylon, i-D, ORIBE, Zadig & Voltaire, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, New York Times, Women's Health, and American Eagle, just to name a few. A couple of years into her makeup career, Justine found a new love for producing and soon after she co-founded REALnew Collective, a production company and community of artists that creates, develops, and produces film and digital media. They've worked with brands such as Club Monaco, Montiel, Jonesy, and Vitruvi to produce films that are rooted in care, respect and collaboration. On top of all that Justine has going on in her life, she is also the founder of the Fashion Workers Initiative, a community and advocacy group for freelancers working in the fashion industry. As an organization of volunteers, their mission is to end the exploitation of independent contractors in the New York fashion industry. In this episode of the podcast, Justine breaks down the reality of working freelance in fashion, the red flags and precautions to look out for before taking on freelance work, and the power in saying no. You can find REALnew Collective on Instagram at @realnewcollective and the Fashion Workers Initiative on instagram at @fashionworkersnyc As always, don't forget to rate, review, and follow the Life of a Fashion Student Podcast. Additionally, we now have a new Instagram account for this podcast: @lifeofafashionstudentpodcast. You can also find my personal instagram: @kristinamichelleang --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeofafashionstudent/support

On episode four, we are talking all about promotions and how to grow within a company featuring two special guests. The first is Olivia Guerriero, who graduated Marist in 2018 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. During her time at Marist she held internships at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco and Tory Burch, and was the first Social Media Director for the Marist Fashion Program and Silver Needle Runway. Today, Olivia is celebrating almost 4 years on the Digital Team at Louis Vuitton, where she quickly grew from Merchandising Assistant, to Coordinator and now Specialist. The second guest is Kelly Allen, who is the Social Media and Website Director of SNR36. Kelly majors in Fashion Merchandising with a concentration in promotion and double minor in Graphic Design and Product Development. Host, Julia Mazzella, and her guests shared a great conversation filled with incredible career stories, accomplishments, and our favorite piece of advice: growth is important but it's even more important to grow at your own pace. We promise you'll be one step closer to achieving your daydream! ☁️

On this episode of Business Class: Build it Braver, Joe Mimran, Founder of Joe Fresh and Club Monaco and former Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, chats with Catherine Addai, CEO, designer, and lead stylist of Toronto based clothing label, Kaela Kay, about scaling up business production, when and how to take your business to the next level of growth and more! To learn more from this episode visit us at Business Class. Views expressed in this podcast belong to the business owners and do not necessarily reflect those of American Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we have a gaggle of hosts interviewing our esteemed guest, Julie Fredrickson, serial entrepreneur and astute political observer. In the discussion, we tackle a bunch of topics, ranging from decentralization, DAO, guerilla gardening, and much, much more. About Julie Fredrickson I'm a founder, and now investor, with extensive experience across the internet and software industry. As a serial entrepreneur, I have overseen multiple venture and private equity fundraises for companies as diverse as direct to consumer cosmetics and online advertising networks. I have managed multi-million dollar P&Ls and successfully exited two of my companies. I'm currently the founder and managing partner of Chaotic Capital, a seed stage investment vehicle that invests in ideas that adapt humanity to complexity. We capitalize on chaos. We like companies that adapt our lives and systems to the opportunity that chaos brings. We invest in 4 key areas Personal Flexibility Organizational Agility, Systemic Arbitrage and Climate. I began my entrepreneurial career as the Co-Founder of Coutorture Media, a luxury affiliate publishing and e-commerce network of fashion websites that was acquired by Sugar Inc. I also founded and ran playAPI, a developer tool kit and SaaS platform for digital brand marketers. Most recently I was the CEO and Co-Founder of Stowaway Cosmetics a direct to consumer makeup brand re-making how premium cosmetics are manufactured, marketed, merchandised and sold online (acquired by WIN Brands Group). I have extensive experience user acquisition, audience development, digital and social marketing, communications and brand marketing for Fortune 500 brands. I've created digital, e-commerce & brand marketing strategies for brands as diverse as Pepsi, Tropicana, Nike, Michael Kors, Club Monaco, and The Gap. I have spent time in-house at Equinox as well as at Ann Taylor overseeing ecommerce and digital brand growth. About Chris Dancy Featured on Showtime's Dark Net, the cover of Businessweek, interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, the BBC, Fox News and Wired. Purveyor of TED talks. Subject of TED talks. Chris Dancy is touted as “the Most Connected Man on Earth,” and the world is watching those connections carefully. For 25 years, Dancy has served in leadership within the technology and healthcare industries, specializing in the intersection of the two. Chris entered the public dialog concerning digital health as the media started to focus on wearable technology. He earned his moniker by utilizing up to 700 sensors, devices, applications, and services to track, analyze, and optimize his life--from his calorie intake to his spiritual well-being. This quantification enables him to see the connections of otherwise invisible data, resulting in dramatic upgrades to his health, productivity, and quality of life. A noted keynote speaker and executive workshop retreat facilitator, Chris guides organizations and audiences on a journey--a disruptive, breathtaking journey--into the future of computing, when behavior becomes the ultimate interface. As a author his digital wellness journey will transform how we look at the technology of our lives. "Don't Unplug" is available now. About Dr. Ashley Colby Ashley is an Environmental Sociologist who studied at Washington State University, the department that founded the subdiscipline. She's interested in and passionate about the myriad creative ways in which people are forming new social worlds in resistance to the failures of late capitalism and resultant climate disasters. I am a qualitative researcher so I tend to focus on the informal spaces of innovation. She's the founder of Rizoma Field School and Rizoma Foundation. About Tres Crow Tres is making the world a greener place one urban space at a time with my friends Roots Down. He's a storyteller and marketing dude. He loves natural urbanism and climate justice.

Brand architect, creative visionary, serial entrepreneur, fashion legend, business leader—Joe Mimran is difficult to pin down in just one title. For Canadians, he doesn't need one. Mimran, perhaps best known for launching beloved brands Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, has become a household name—and that was before his stint on CBC's popular reality TV show, Dragons' Den. Join Joe Jackman, Jackman Founder and CEO, as he and Mimran discuss creative collaboration, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the differences between brands that falter and ones that thrive. 

Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      How has merchandising transformed in the age of eCommerce?●      Justice's typical day as Director of Merchandising at WPIC●      Examples of companies that exemplify effective online merchandising●      Why it is so difficult to master online merchandising●      Global merchandising trends, specifically focusing on trends in China●      The future of merchandising globally and in China●      Why did WPIC develop its merchandising capabilities? Episode Summary:Today on The Negotiation, we speak with Justice Hampton, Director of Merchandising at WPIC Marketing + Technologies.Justice joined WPIC in March 2021, bringing with him 15 years of experience in merchandising. He previously held roles at a number of luxury apparel brands, including Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Club Monaco.Justice speaks on how the world of merchandising changed forever with the rise of the digital era. At the same time, the fundamentals remain the same, and these fundamentals should, in fact, be the basis of all decisions made by the merchandising department. That is, social media and eCommerce platforms are at their most powerful when they are used to “amplify the things that you [already] do at the brick-and-mortar level”.Asked for the best examples of digital merchandising done well, Justice points to menswear brand Mr. Porter for its masterful translation of the unique visual and tactile experience of shopping in-store to the online shopping environment.Justice looks at the market in China as “aggressive” wherein consumer products are advertised—in large part by KOLs—as “need-to-haves” more often than not. Chinese consumers also spend a large amount of time on Tmall beyond browsing for products to buy. True to its name, Tmall is very much the new mall-going experience for the modern Chinese.For every new social media platform adopted by the masses, the merchandising world evolves. From Facebook to Instagram, and now to TikTok, the online marketplace has found itself having to adapt to changing consumer trends at a faster rate than at any other time in history. Key Quotes:“Despite all the changes, what makes a really solid merchandising strategy is being able to use digital technology to amplify the things that you do at the brick-and-mortar level. You have all these amazing ways to accentuate your product story and meet the consumers where they are on multiple platforms.” “One of the really cool things that certain online brands do really well is, they take best [practices for great] in-store experience and they figure out a way to replicate [them] as seamlessly as possible online.” “You can localize a brand by having the right look that is appropriate for the country, having the right logos, having the right copy, and having the right visual experience online. But you also have to localize the assortment. This is where the merchandising role comes in.”

Liz Hartman is the Founder of Swiatlo, a slow fashion brand crafted from Indian artisan textiles & repurposed materials. Liz earned her BFA in Fashion at Parsons in New York and worked as a pattern-maker, sample sewer, and technical designer at a variety of established brands including Kenneth Cole and Ralph Lauren's Club Monaco. Liz traveled to Ahmedabad in 2016 seeking deeper meaning in clothes-making and fell in love with the acts of devotion and respect for ecology intrinsic to the making of Indian craft textiles. After starting Swiatlo, Liz settled in India to work closely with the amazing tailors, printers, and NGOs who breathe life into her work.---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodLiz Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/liz_wanders------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D'Souza

Today, Aliya welcomes to the show, Liza Amlani. In today's episode Liza provides insight for consumers and what they need to know when choosing retailers to support. Everything from climate, to equity, to diversity of people and body types is discussed. Liza is a Retail Industry expert with over 21 years of experience.In her career, Liza has worked with familiar brands including Holt Renfrew, Ralph Lauren Europe and Canada, Club Monaco, Nike, Walmart, and several others. Her experience encompasses brick and mortar, e-commerce and omni-channel in the areas of product creation, merchandising and go to market strategies.In shifting to consulting, she played an integral role in Accenture's Retail Strategy group, where she was responsible for consulting with fashion brands and retailers, supporting several major business transformations across product creation, merchandising, speed to market and materials management.Liza is currently the Principal at Retail Strategy Group - a consulting practice which helps companies in the retail space dramatically improve profitability. She is a respected voice on topics such as responsible retail and sustainability, retail diversity and inclusion, the future of retail and the urgency of technology enablement in merchandising, assortment optimization and demand planning.You can find Liza on all social platforms under the @theMerchantLife and follow her on LinkedIn or RetailWire for her POV on all things retail from a retail insider.Twitter: https://twitter.com/themerchantlife?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liza.amlani/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/themerchantlifeBe the best possible version of yourself.-#podcaster #podcast #starttalking #surroundyourself #bethepebble #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #foreveryone #men #women #diversity #inclusion #parenting #success #happiness #fulfillment-Support The Show* Become a Patron and  support the amazing guests and conversations we bring you every week! http://www.patreon.com/starttalking* Buy Us A Coffee: A one time donation helps us keep the mics on!  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/starttalking-Want To Start  A Podcast?Using the link below let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=303359-Join the conversation at https://weas.ca/ or https://www.flowcode.com/page/we_as_starttalking-Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube:https://www.instagram.com/we_as_starttalking/https://www.facebook.com/WeAsStartTalkinghttps://twitter.com/we_as_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtKEIMBrxzrH4lUvHFrFHASupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

Today, Aliya welcomes to the show, Liza Amlani. In today's episode Liza provides insight for consumers and what they need to know when choosing retailers to support. Everything from climate, to equity, to diversity of people and body types is discussed. Liza is a Retail Industry expert with over 21 years of experience.In her career, Liza has worked with familiar brands including Holt Renfrew, Ralph Lauren Europe and Canada, Club Monaco, Nike, Walmart, and several others. Her experience encompasses brick and mortar, e-commerce and omni-channel in the areas of product creation, merchandising and go to market strategies.In shifting to consulting, she played an integral role in Accenture's Retail Strategy group, where she was responsible for consulting with fashion brands and retailers, supporting several major business transformations across product creation, merchandising, speed to market and materials management.Liza is currently the Principal at Retail Strategy Group - a consulting practice which helps companies in the retail space dramatically improve profitability. She is a respected voice on topics such as responsible retail and sustainability, retail diversity and inclusion, the future of retail and the urgency of technology enablement in merchandising, assortment optimization and demand planning.You can find Liza on all social platforms under the @theMerchantLife and follow her on LinkedIn or RetailWire for her POV on all things retail from a retail insider.Twitter: https://twitter.com/themerchantlife?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liza.amlani/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/themerchantlifeBe the best possible version of yourself.-#podcaster #podcast #starttalking #surroundyourself #bethepebble #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #foreveryone #men #women #diversity #inclusion #parenting #success #happiness #fulfillment-Support The Show* Become a Patron and  support the amazing guests and conversations we bring you every week! http://www.patreon.com/starttalking* Buy Us A Coffee: A one time donation helps us keep the mics on!  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/starttalking-Want To Start  A Podcast?Using the link below let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=303359-Join the conversation at https://weas.ca/ or https://www.flowcode.com/page/we_as_starttalking-Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube:https://www.instagram.com/we_as_starttalking/https://www.facebook.com/WeAsStartTalkinghttps://twitter.com/we_as_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtKEIMBrxzrH4lUvHFrFHASupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

There has never been a brand in the hairdressing industry that has as much global recognition and heritage attached to it as the name Vidal Sassoon.    Brands have to change or they cease to exist. They have to continually evolve and that will always present challenges and opportunities - both creatively and business-wise.   So, what's it like having the responsibility of being the Chief Executive Officer of this most iconic brand and guiding the Sassoon organisation as it continues to evolve.    My guest on today's podcast is going to tell us, she is Debbie Webster the CEO or Chief Executive Officer of Sassoon Global   In today's podcast we discuss: What that responsibility is like! How COVID has impacted the Sassoon salons and schools business. How the brand is evolving.   And lots more   In This Episode: [00:01:12] Joining me today is the CEO of Sassoon Global, Debbie Webster. [00:02:57] Who is Debbie Webster and how did she find herself at the helm of one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the salon business? [00:06:21] Did she ever imagine having such a prestigious role? [00:07:23] Does she have any formal business training? [00:10:32] How does she handle the weight of the responsibility of this role? [00:12:28] Debbie shares her favourite personal story with Vidal. [00:14:33] What happened to Sassoon Global during the pandemic? [00:17:55] Learn more about the current owners of the different divisions of Sassoon Global. [00:20:13] How has Sassoon evolved but managed to stay true to their heritage and roots? [00:23:53] What direction does Debbie think the brand should evolve into? [00:27:30] They're launching a new flagship salon inside one of the Club Monaco stores in New York. Learn more. [00:29:32] Why does it seem that diffusion brands work in the salon industry? [00:30:50] Does she find that she has to treat the brand differently in different countries? [00:32:09] Are they looking to collaborate with freelancers as a way to evolve? [00:34:51] Is the shift toward freelance work going to be detrimental to apprenticeships? [00:36:10] Why she doesn't think it's too late to draw hairdressers back into the Sassoon ethos. [00:37:27] Her thoughts on franchises for Sassoon. [00:39:12] How has online shopping impacted their retail strategy? [00:42:17] What are some of the inevitable changes we'll see post-Covid? [00:44:48] Is there a preferred way to model paying people in different countries? [00:47:04] Are there any unique advantages in one country over another? [00:48:22] Has she seen any generational differences in the new hairdressers coming up? [00:52:23] Learn what they are doing with newer hairdressers and strengthening their ABCs of cutting. [00:53:58] What is Debbie's biggest strength? [00:54:22] She shares the biggest hurdle that she has overcome. [00:55:49] What drives her day in and day out? [00:56:31] The biggest lesson she's learned in life is to believe in herself. [00:58:06] What does she wish she was better at? [00:59:05] Her thoughts on what it takes to be a great leader. [01:00:51] Connect with Debbie.   Links and Resources Grow My Salon Business   Debbie Webster Sassoon Global Email: debbie.webster@sassoonglobal.com

Laura Tully loves people and fashion. When she realized she could merge the two as a style expert, her world became a hefty dose of happy. She built her company on a simple philosophy: great style is for everyone. She shows individuals how they can look and feel fantastic in what they wear by building an intentional wardrobe. She shows organizations how they can create a cohesive team image that merges each team member's individuality with the company's brand and culture. In this episode replay, Laura shares how she built a thriving wardrobe styling business. We talk about the importance of wardrobe style and how it can impact your mindset and actions; closet edits and other steps you can take to cultivate more intentional style; and how to craft your story and look good doing it. Laura is fun, inspiring, and full of wisdom—don't miss this episode! Laura's favorite places to shop mentioned in the episode are: Shopbop, Net-A-Porter, & Other Stories, and Club Monaco. Learn more about Laura at http://www.lauratully.co and follow her on Instagram @lauratully.co. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

L Brands is spinning off Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren is selling Club Monaco, and Pyer Moss is headed to the haute couture runway in Paris. Unilever and Hourglass are about to change the world with the color red, New York Fashion Week has a new hype group, and H&M is getting into printable blanks. Come hang out! 

Bernadette Winters Bell, LMSW, PLLC, a life, loss and grief therapist with a private practice in Oneonta, New York, airs episode fifteen of her podcast From Heartache to Healing and Hope on Monday, May 10 The goal of this series is to share and archive stories of varying experiences that may help to shed light and offer hope during the challenging, unprecedented times of the pandemic. Episode fifteen features Bernadette in spirited conversation with Eileen Harcourt, an aesthetician to the fashion and entertainment elite in New York City, Paris, and Upstate New York. W Magazine excerpt about Eileen: "The New York aesthetician Eileen Harcourt spends her days hopping from TriBeCa lofts to Upper East Side penthouses to Hamptons manses, treating a roster of VIP clients that includes Adriana Lima, Lauren Hutton, and Daphne Guinness. A fashion-world favorite, she can often be spotted prepping skin backstage at runway shows and treating models on set for the photographer Steven Klein. She also sees clients at her Upper West Side studio, where, happily, mere mortals are welcome." (eharcourts.com) Featured Guest on Episode Fifteen Eileen Harcourt earned her fashion degree in Boston, and her aesthetic license in cosmetology in New York City. Shortly afterwards she went to Paris and studied with world renowned Jacques Courtin Clarins (CLARINS), the founder and chairman of the Clarins Groupe, a French company that produces luxury skin-care products and makeup made primarily from plant extracts, and with Decleor. After her studies, she founded her own skin care salon in Soho in 1985. She developed the revolutionary use of calming, uplifting oils while administering facials to the stars, and ultimately blended them into a “tranquility” candle for the home. After the success of her product line, she began selling her products wholesale (clients include Club Monaco, Viacom, Lauren Hutton, and many more). In September of 2000 she founded her unique, sensorial shop which included her original candles, soaps and personalized aesthetic services on Mott Street in NYC. She taught classes at the learning Annex on creating your own products, and branched out into television with episodes such as “The Beauty Authority” on Lust for Looks, a men's network fashion program. Eileen has been featured in Vogue (US, Italy, Japan, Mexico), InStyle Magazine, Style.com, Allure, Marie Claire, W, and more. She subsequently developed “pop up” shops in Cherry Valley, New York in the spirit of her original New York City location. In 2005 Eileen pioneered “backstage skin care,” made even more popular by the feature interview with Style.com. Eileen is well-known as a pioneer aesthetician. During her prolific career serving the fashion and entertainment elite, her mission with her products and services is to reveal the light that comes from within. From Heartache to Healing and Hope Creator and Host Bernadette Winters Bell, LMSW, PLLC graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adelphi University in 1994, with a Masters in Social Work, License No. and State: 049813-1 New York. She has more than 30 years of experience in the life, loss and grief sphere with children, adolescents and adults. Areas of practice include therapy, counseling, hospice, trauma work and bereavement support groups. She has served as an educator for groups and organizations such as schools, houses of worship, businesses and municipalities, and as a first responder for crisis management. Her life-long practice of giving back continues with community pro bono work. The pillars of Bernadette's practice are emotional healing, psychological growth and spiritual exploration. Her goal is to empower clients to be stewards of their own well-being. The From Heartache to Healing and Hope podcast will be offered to the community on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-heartache-to-healing-and-hope/id1536455260 On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FromHeartachetoHealingandHope For download in audio and video format at www.fromheartachetohealingandhope.com To be considered as a featured guest please email beatrice@BGCAgency.com. About From Heartache to Healing and Hope LLC From Heartache to Healing and Hope LLC was founded in 2020 by Bernadette Winters Bell, LLC. Her offices are located in Oneonta, NY where she has been practicing for more than three decades. http://fromheartachetohealingandhope.com/ BGCA (Beatrice Georgalidis Creative Agency, Beatrice Georgalidis LLC), a boutique advertising and production firm serving the Catskills, was founded in 2012. https://www.bgcagency.com/

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Club Monaco's Toronto departure and Canadian food hall announcements.  The 25 year run for Club Monaco has ended in the iconic building on Toronto's Bloor Street and  two food hall announcements are discussed for Alberta and British Columbia.  The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Discussed this episode:In Photos: The Last Days of Club Monaco on the Mink Mile in TorontoSunterra Market Expands Operations with a Stunning 9th Store Location in Red Deer [Photos]QuadReal Announces Food Hall Culinary Partner for ‘The Post’ in Downtown Vancouver Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Club Monaco's Toronto departure and Canadian food hall announcements.  The 25 year run for Club Monaco has ended in the iconic building on Toronto's Bloor Street and  two food hall announcements are discussed for Alberta and British Columbia.  The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Discussed this episode:In Photos: The Last Days of Club Monaco on the Mink Mile in TorontoSunterra Market Expands Operations with a Stunning 9th Store Location in Red Deer [Photos]QuadReal Announces Food Hall Culinary Partner for ‘The Post' in Downtown Vancouver Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Despite having 400,000-plus followers on Instagram, Patrick Janelle (@aguynamedpatrick) doesn't call himself an influencer. “I've never fully identified with the term, because it means a lot of things, and influence itself could mean a lot of things. And the way by which people influence others can come about in many different ways,” Janelle said on the Glossy Podcast. “So using the term strictly to define somebody who has a large social media following never felt totally apt to me.” Instead, he'll use “content creator” or “lifestyle Instagrammer.” The latter is fitting, considering Janelle's wide range of partners, which include fashion brands, liquor brands and airline companies, to name a few. Recent posts marked "#ad" feature Club Monaco and Ferragamo. In late 2014, Janelle started growing his Instagram following, which is now equally split between men and women, usually in the “upper millennial” age bracket. In January of 2020, he launched his own influencer agency, Untitled Secret, to provide other creatives with the type of “creative business opportunities” that his manager had given him, he said. Among talent he's signed to date are fashion influencer Rocky Barnes (2.1 million Instagram followers) and "skinfluencer" Sean Garrette (79,000). In October, he was named chairman of the American Influencer Council, which is focused on sustaining the integrity and viability of the influencer marketing industry. According to Janelle, 2020 spawned new opportunities for him and all influencers. “There's no better place to be than in this space, when it comes to being able to activate the marketing dollars and opportunities that actually do exist,” he said. “While it's been very challenging and really difficult, the growth that we've seen as an industry has actually been quite significant.”

A true legend amongst creative directors, Richard Christiansen has built a life out of building worlds. His creative agency Chandelier has crafted stories, reimagined identities, and conceived campaigns for companies like Givenchy, Virgin, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Bergdorf Goodman, Club Monaco, Nordstrom, and Roc Nation. The originality in Chandelier's work speaks to its founder's unbridled imagination, but when one week you're spontaneously setting up an office in Hong Kong and the next you're creating kaleidoscopic visuals for Kylie Minogue's stadium tour, what do you construct as your magnum opus? The answer, it turned out, was simple. Build a home.And so, after decades of bringing beauty into the world for others, Richard embarked on his most personal project to date, the restoration and reimagining of seven acres in the hills of Los Angeles, a property which became Flamingo Estate: his home, a sanctuary for his creative community, and a garden of earthly delights.In this episode, Richard talks about the importance of fantasy, why pleasure is a human right, and how, sometimes, you need to burn down the barn to see the moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what's it like to work in fashion? On today's episode of Biased, Madrid-based designer Carmela Osorio Lugo tells us about her career as a designer. After graduating from college, Carmela started her career with the goal and mindset of starting a brand, this with a one person team consisting of none other than herself. She then moved on to working in the corporate side of fashion as a designer, first designing knitwear at Club Monaco and then as a denim designer at Calvin Klein Jeans under Raf Simons and Pieter Mulier. After her time at CK ended, Carmela found herself at the door step of another opportunity: Attire The Studio, a new brand that influencer and entrepreneur Xenia Adonts was looking to start. She joined Attire as Head of Design and Product Development in 2019 and has been there ever since. On this episode, Carmela and I dive into what's it like to have a design career in fashion. We talk about the importance of having a team when building a brand, our experiences with corporate fashion, side gig culture in fashion and creative careers, and the importance of having something you call your own. Carmela also tells us about her love for vintage clothing, her own personal style, and the key points in creating a sustainable brand and producing sustainable product from her experience. Follow José on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljosecriales/ Follow José on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eljosecriales Follow Carmela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmelanyc/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biasedwithjcu/support

Liza is a Retail Strategist and Industry Leader with over 21 years of experience. In her career, Liza has worked with familiar brands including Ralph Lauren Europe and Canada, Club Monaco, Nike, Walmart, and many others. Her experience encompasses brick and mortar, e-commerce and omni-channel in the areas of product creation, merchandising and product development. In shifting to consulting, she played an integral role in Accenture's Retail Strategy group, where she was responsible for consulting with fashion brands and retailers, providing insight on relevant topics such as speed to market and future retail operating models. She is a respected voice on topics such as responsible/sustainable retail, "The Future of Retail" and has led conversations on pertinent issues related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Liza is currently the Principal at Retail Strategy Group; a consulting practice which helps companies in the retail space dramatically improve profitability.

Laura Tully loves people and fashion. When she realized she could merge the two as a style expert, her world became a hefty dose of happy. She built her company on a simple philosophy: great style is for everyone. She shows individuals how they can look and feel fantastic in what they wear by building an intentional wardrobe. She shows organizations how they can create a cohesive team image that merges each team member's individuality with the company's brand and culture. In this episode, Laura shares how she built a thriving wardrobe styling business. We talk about the importance of wardrobe style and how it can impact your mindset and actions; closet edits and other steps you can take to cultivate more intentional style; and how to craft your story and look good doing it. Laura is fun, inspiring, and full of wisdom—don't miss this episode! Laura's favorite places to shop mentioned in the episode are: Shopbop, Net-A-Porter, & Other Stories, and Club Monaco. Learn more about Laura at http://www.lauratully.co and follow her on Instagram @lauratully.co. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

Anthony Lilore is the CEO of Throw NYC. He is a renowned sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience in design, production and building networks that help the fashion industry clean up its supply chains and design mindful solutions to re-source consumption. He has worked for Bill Blass, Perry Ellis, and Club Monaco.

Anthony Lilore is the CEO of Throw NYC. He is a renowned sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience in design, production and building networks that help the fashion industry clean up its supply chains and design mindful solutions to re-source consumption. He has worked for Bill Blass, Perry Ellis, and Club Monaco.

On this episode, one of us buys a new watch live on the podcast, and we discuss Bottega Veneta leaving social media, Dunks on NikeID/Nike for You, if Fashion Week will even be relevant in the future, and much more.Links of what we spoke of:1:08: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Panda Dial 1:28: Vans - The Pack2:12: Carhartt Air Force 12:20: Air Max 95 Triple Black3:20: Air Force 1 White (they're beat tho)3:35: Vans Sk8 High 5:40: Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical6:20: Ed rocking OnlyNY 6:39: Belief NYC 7:30: Daniel Wellington (please don't buy this)8:27: Altitude Sports 8:58: Carhartt WIP Michigan Jacket 10:02: Issey Miyake Pleated Straight Trousers13:27: Casio G-Shock GA2100 13:30: Swatch Big Bold Jellyfish 25:29: Hodinkee x Swatch Sistem51 29:17: UNDFTD x Nike Air Max 97 31:16: Yeezy 2 Solar Red which broke out into Yeezy Foams, Yeezy Roshe, etc33:00: Supreme Dunk Low Hyper Blue33:30: Supreme Dunk Low34:00: Supreme Dunk High (stars)34:30: Supreme Air Force 1 Low35:28: Prada Collision Sneaker35:45: Air Max 9536:06: Air Max 270 36:30: Adidas Kobe 1 38:00: Prada Pull Up Derbys 39:45: “FOR WALKING” OFF-WHITE Sneaker48:45: Marc Jacobs 1993 S/S collection (Jacobs was 25 at appointment, 29 at the time of firing)50:27: Yeezy 700 “Sun”52:25: Yeezy 700 Wave Runner53:24: Yeezy Boost 3801:00:31: Yeezy Boost 380 “Alien”1:01:45: Dunk Low on Nike By You1:11:40: Heron Preston x Nike By You1:12:10: Pendleton x Nike By You1:12:45: New Balance 57/401:13:35: Apple in the 80's Levis x New Balance 992New Balance 992 “Colorblock”1:19:35: Jordan 1 Low x Travis Scott “UNC”1:21:20: Bapesta Jordan 11:22:48: Nike Dunk High MF DOOM1:24:22: Kobe 8 Year of The Snake1:24:30: Kobe 8 Wine1:28:40: Bottega Veneta1:31:27: Bottega Veneta Tire Boot1:32:12: Bottega Veneta Tire Boot Low1:32:50: Bottega Veneta Cassette Bag1:42:10: Aime Leon Dore1:42:52: OVO Brand1:43:20: Carhartt Work In Progress1:43:27: Dickies Construct1:43:35: Palace Skateboards1:44:15: C2H41:44:18: CP Company1:44:35: Etudes1:45:26: Engineered Garments1:46:03: Reese Cooper1:46:14: Club Monaco, Ted Baker1:46:36: Nike ACG1:47:05: Human Made1:49:02: Better Gift Shop Larry World T-Shirt1:51:05: Fear of God Essentials1:52:04: Noah NYC1:53:40: Everlane1:54:40: Brunello Cucinelli 1:56:51: Pitti Uomo1:58:00: A quick summary of the fashion calendar2:12:00: Uniqlo X J.W Anderson2:14:40: Virgil Abloh's First LV Collection2:21:10: Omega Speedmaster Revamp2:41:22: UNDFTD x Tudor  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the WAM podcast, we welcome to the show, Courtney Wright. Courtney is the CEO of Gemini Builds It! and Showcase Acrylics. Prior to Gemini, Courtney founded CDW Merchants, the leading provider of 3D virtual retail displays and e-commerce gift packaging for the nation’s top retailers, including Kate Spade, Sperry’s, and Club Monaco. In 2016, she sold CDW to a global billion-dollar company, however, with little downtime as she acquired Gemini Builds It! in the same year, all while saving 60 jobs in the community. She is one woman who is making manufacturing cool in Chicago. In today’s episode, we delve into how Courtney and her team made an incredibly timely pivot providing a key product for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic. She talks more about how she is driven to solve problems, continually finding new opportunities, and shares great advice about failing fast and prioritizing growth. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Courtney Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the WAM podcast, we welcome to the show, Courtney Wright. Courtney is the CEO of Gemini Builds It! and Showcase Acrylics. Prior to Gemini, Courtney founded CDW Merchants, the leading provider of 3D virtual retail displays and e-commerce gift packaging for the nation’s top retailers, including Kate Spade, Sperry’s, and Club Monaco. In 2016, she sold CDW to a global billion-dollar company, however, with little downtime as she acquired Gemini Builds It! in the same year, all while saving 60 jobs in the community. She is one woman who is making manufacturing cool in Chicago. In today’s episode, we delve into how Courtney and her team made an incredibly timely pivot providing a key product for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic. She talks more about how she is driven to solve problems, continually finding new opportunities, and shares great advice about failing fast and prioritizing growth. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Courtney Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a super connector. Nothing makes her happier than connecting people who could mutually make each other's lives more enjoyable. She is the founder and chief networking officer of Six Degrees Society, a female-focused networking organization that handpicks who you meet while networking. It has been called one of “The Best NYC Networking Events If You Want To Find A New Job” by Refinery 29 and “Where To Meet Women Who Are As Obsessed With Their Career As You” by Girl Boss. In 2020, Six Degrees Society held over 80 events virtually and has an IRL presence in NYC, SF, LA and Chicago. They have partnered with brands such as Ann Taylor, Rebecca Taylor, Rebecca Minkoff, Kendra Scott, Vince, Theory, Velvet, and many more. As a business coach for solopreneurs, she has helped her clients launch their businesses, create communities, raise their prices, streamline their messaging, and cross the six figure mark. She has also built an event career in Special Events and Marketing at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and INTERMIX. If you like what you hear today, tune into her podcast The Sixth Degree. Please join me in welcoming Emily Merrell.   Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: her thoughts on leadership: “Leaders are people who can go past their own doubts and are able to stand up for others.” her desire to learn and hear the stories of adults when she was a child. her experience and thoughts with having au pairs growing up. her experience moving to Argentina after college and networking while living there for 9 months. her desire to be uncomfortable and building a connection from scratch. the very first networking event that launched the entrepreneurial bug in her heart. her strategy for matching people at events. her conflict of charging for her virtual events. her strategy of nurturing her networks. Links Emily Merrell on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. www.sixdegreessociety.com on Instagram Attend your first event for free with code: virtualsds Books mentioned in this episode: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Quarterlife Crisis: The Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties by Alexandra Robbins and Abby Wilner About Robbie: Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and relationship-based business strategy coach who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review Ascend, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc and as an "industry expert in the field of digital event design" by JDC Events. He created The 5% Advantage Program, a four-week experiential program that helps presenters grow in their confidence with Zoom, online facilitation, and virtual event design so they can reduce their tech angst and host more engaging online experiences that meet the purpose of the convening and participants' need for content and connection. He is the host of #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour, a popular weekly virtual event that explores new ways to design engaging virtual experiences. He assists organizations with bringing their in-person events strategically online as a Virtual Event Design Consultant, Virtual Emcee, and Zoom Producer. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations, women's leadership summits, and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly. He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s...

Today's guest is a super connector. Nothing makes her happier than connecting people who could mutually make each other's lives more enjoyable. She is the founder and chief networking officer of Six Degrees Society, a female-focused networking organization that handpicks who you meet while networking. It has been called one of “The Best NYC Networking Events If You Want To Find A New Job” by Refinery 29 and “Where To Meet Women Who Are As Obsessed With Their Career As You” by Girl Boss. In 2020, Six Degrees Society held over 80 events virtually and has an IRL presence in NYC, SF, LA and Chicago. They have partnered with brands such as Ann Taylor, Rebecca Taylor, Rebecca Minkoff, Kendra Scott, Vince, Theory, Velvet, and many more. As a business coach for solopreneurs, she has helped her clients launch their businesses, create communities, raise their prices, streamline their messaging, and cross the six figure mark. She has also built an event career in Special Events and Marketing at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and INTERMIX. If you like what you hear today, tune into her podcast The Sixth Degree. Please join me in welcoming Emily Merrell.   In this episode we discuss: her thoughts on leadership: “Leaders are people who can go past their own doubts and are able to stand up for others.” her desire to learn and hear the stories of adults when she was a child. her experience and thoughts with having au pairs growing up. her experience moving to Argentina after college and networking while living there for 9 months. her desire to be uncomfortable and building a connection from scratch. the very first networking event that launched the entrepreneurial bug in her heart. her strategy for matching people at events. her conflict of charging for her virtual events. her strategy of nurturing her networks. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 217.

www.valerielavignelife.com/marina for full show notes! [1:49] Hey Marina! Welcome to the Women's Empowerment Podcast! Thank you so much for joining me today!... I was thinking about when we met, and I was trying to figure out where exactly it was. It was at the June Motel (in Prince Edward County) over a weekend retreat with the Toronto Business Babes and The Content Planner. I remember seeing you in your kimono with your long blonde hair and you're really tall and colourful and I wanted to know who you were, and I was excited when you started talking to me at one of the lunches. One of the things I want to talk about today is your personal journey. So you have a pretty intense and very empowering story, and I'd love for you to share that story, in your own words.  Yes. Thank you, I do have an intense story that's for sure, and I think that's because I've worn a lot of hats and I've been through a lot in my life so far. I'm an artist and designer, and basically started my career want to be a fashion designer. When I was 18 I moved to New York City and I worked in Fashion and I went to the Parsons School of Design, but the journey took about 20 years to get me to where I am right now. So all that happened in between is what made me the woman that I am today. So that's: leaving home, discovering who you are as an artist, that's going through experiences that create who I became and essentially it was all in the last year that it really unfolded for me. I guess I'll tell you about how it all came to be. I moved to New York and 18 and basically started my career in fashion design and I came back to Vancouver after 9/11. That was a hard time for me to go back to New York City because the world had changed so much. So I've been through a lot of world changes and sort of drama things, at the time it was so scary so I begged my parents to let me drop out of school and sort of figure out who I am. And when I did drop out of school, in my senior year, I ended up starting my own clothing line which won a lot of awards and accolades, but I was 21. I was SUPER young! I needed up doing that for 5 years and it was amazing but I really had no clue of what I was doing, so long story short, I went back out into the world and I decided to try all the things that were on my bucket list. Because I knew when I was 24/25 I didn't have a social life because I ran a business at that age. I get it because now I do the same thing again because of the experiences that I've had. So when I was about 24/25, maybe 26 I just went out into the world and checked everything off my bucket list and everyone thought I was crazy and tried to intervene but I was like, 'no I want to be in a rock band, and I want to be a yoga teacher, I want to do all these things' because I just had no fear. I could always come back and work for another clothing company or start my own clothing company again. But I was so young and I didn't know about the planet and I didn't know about sustainability, other than the little bit that I had read about. I didn't understand until I had a clothing line and I went overseas and I saw people sewing. I didn't know where this stuff comes from. And when you go to the store and you buy things, you don't know where they come from. As I got older I really started to care about that. And I got all the stuff off my chest about wanting to be in a band, and I did it! I did all those things for about 18 months, and I was a yoga teacher for about 6 or 7 years, during the whole experience and yoga is still a huge part of my life. After quitting my rock band I told my parents I wanted to be a graphic designer and I want to design websites and  I want to go to the Art Institute or Vancouver, because I'm from Vancouver. And my parents sat me down and told me that I was going back to New York and you're graduating. So I reached out to the school and asked if they would take me back after 8 or 9 years. Even though they had just changed their curriculum, they allowed me to go back. So I went back to New York at 30 years old and I got to do my senior year. So it was a real cool kind of circle story of going back to where I really belonged, but getting the things off my chest that I didn't know if they were the career I wanted. I think there's so much pressure when you're young to pick your degree; decide what you want to do, but really you have to experience your life. You have to try to fly at other things and see what sticks. I am so grateful I had that time and I will never regret going on tour with a rock band and teaching yoga all over the world. I could to teach yoga in Hawaii, Barcelona, and Las Vegas and it was just so amazing! Because when I got my Yoga Certification, I met so many amazing people that had their own studios all over the world and that's so cool and it's just part of my story. From there, I ended up going back to school, graduating, and my boyfriend at the time was not able to work in New York so I was looking for a job in Canada, and from my graduation I got a job at Joe Fresh in Toronto. So that's how I ended up in Toronto. I started as a Print and Pattern textile designer and kind of worked my way up. It was amazing to meet Joe Mimran who was such a force in the fashion industry. He started up Club Monaco and sold it, then ended up partnering with Loblaws to great this grocery store brand. There were so many amazing things I took out of that experience, and one of them was I really learned about Fast Fashion. And that just tugged at my heartstrings because I remember my experience with fashion and going overseas and I worked with small factories in Thailand, and Indonesia and I was in Bali. I make resort ware, it's always been beachy. So when I worked at Joe Fresh, I got to see the units; 10 000, 20 000. And it just kind of blows your mind. You know, every grocery store around the world is selling these things. And what happens to the product when it doesn't sell? What happens? That's when I started to ask questions, and there were some incidences where factories were falling down and the quality of the work environment wasn't really there. It was just kind of like a weird eye-opener and in the long run it just kind of brought back the fact that I knew I was going to design for myself again, I knew I was going to have a clothing line again, I knew I was going to do something with my art. And I knew it had to be something sustainable. It had to be organic in some sense, I knew the working conditions had to be good. That was sort of my mission statement for when I had to go ahead and create a new product line. I worked for Joe Fresh for a while and then I got kind of pinched from another company who offered me the world, and that's when I started to learn about the work force in a big city. When I started to work for other companies, they promise you all this stuff, and you design but it's the same kind of circle. But the good thing is I got bigger roles, and I got more responsibility, and then I had to manage a team, and then I became a creative director. All those things [I kept thinking,] 'am I read to do this on my own?' and I was just kind of waiting for an opportunity and the Artist Project in Toronto came around and my husband was kind of getting annoyed with me because I had all these paintings, and he's like, 'They're taking up the whole garage, are you going to tell people you have paintings to buy, or are they just going to be here in the garage forever?' and I wasn't really showcasing myself as an artist. I wasn't really promoting myself as an artist at the time. So I decided to go for it and apply for the Artist Project and I got in off the waitlist! It was 2017 that I did my first booth and I pretty much ended up selling all my paintings, and I lightbulb went off, so from there I, I knew I wanted to wear something at my art shows. I had already started designing things for my brother's winery - where I am now - so I had always kept vendors and connections that I knew I could start printing my own product on. My brother was the first person that needed tea towels, tote bags, scarves, and I found a factory that checked off all the boxes. But I wanted a kimono, because I wanted to wear something that looked like my art while I was selling my paintings! So I was like, 'I definitely have to have a draping kimonos, that's just what it has to be!' Silk, floor length, it has to feel good on this skin. I'm really picky with fabric now as I'm getting older now, it has to feel good on the skin, I don't care how cute you look in something, once it's touching your skin, it has to feel good. So I'd rather have a lot less stuff now, but when I was younger I wanted it all and that's where it kind of came from; that's where it all switched. I ended up making my first kimono. My husband, when he saw me put it on was like, 'that is insane, that is so cool, that is amazing.' Then I'd show friends and [they would all] want one. Then I'd wear it out and [people asked me where I got it], so then I ended up making different prints and thinking up new ideas. They were one off prints and really expensive obviously, I'm not fast fashion, so you're paying premium dollar to have one made. I went on to more art shows, and the One of a Kind Show asked me if I wanted to be apart of [it], after seeing me at the Artist Project, and this was a dream! I would never have thought they would even allow me in, but I sell my art, and then I make my fabrics. It became a lifestyle of watercolour on different things. I love minimal art with white backgrounds and beautiful watercolour prints. I like that it goes on kimonos, and I sort of just created this Art of Marina Brand. That's sort of where I ended up, and I knew that it had to be sustainable. Marina is my name, and I'm really into the ocean and beaches and resorts. Once I become profitable, I will be giving back to the ocean, clean water, shark free marinas. Everything to do with preserving our oceans and keeping them clean. It was kind of just like 'whoa, this is actually kind of a brand? Because my name is Marina, I'm all about the ocean and I design resort wear!' I kind of just thought I was ready! The One of a Kind Show in 2018 was the last show I did as a creative director. A week after the show, I got into a car accident. So that was when BOOP! Life changed big time! This is where the things get kind of weird because, what everyone didn't know (that saw me and met me). I do have a very positive and happy energy and I love everybody and I just see the light in pretty much everyone. But I was going through a really dark time. My husband and me are crazy in love and have been best friends for ever and amazing relationship, and connection; all the things, so blessed! But the only thing we weren't blessed with was having children. We just had a slew of miscarriages and trauma that happened to us with trying to have a baby, and so I wasn't going to give up at that point because having a child was the biggest thing I ever wanted. I think sometimes when you can't have something, you want it 900 times more, and you start to go a little crazy. So I actually got to that point. Everyone that was pregnant in the office was a trigger. I started to take away from all the positive blessings that I did have, because of something that I couldn't have. And that's where life got weird for me, because I pretty much went after everything I wanted and worked hard to achieve it. But the crazy thing about fertility and pregnancy is that, that's something you have no control over. And a lot of people can't let go of that, and I was one of them. So when I was in my car accident, I was pregnant, and it was a healthy pregnancy. And it was the first time that I was like finally pregnant, and I got into the car accident. And I was like, 'Okay the Universe obviously has other plans for me,' and there's not a lot that I can do at this point, other than step back and work on my own healing.  I've gone through so much healing which is why I'm able to talk about this, and this is why I wrote my book, which I will share with you, is because the hardest thing in the world for women is infertility. When you're trying to conceive, or when you do and you have miscarriages, it's so painful. Hugs and love to every woman who has gone through that. There are so many different stages of women and their fertility and their cycle. Like postpartum and what happens to your body. Women who can't have children, they would give up their leg to have a kid! So when I see women with postpartum and body image and body shaming... hunny I would take those stretch marks, I would take the pain that you went through, I would lose the sleep because it's something that I couldn't have! But this is the mental and psychological thing that we go through as women. What I started to do when I was going through my healing, was I realized that, I do have so many other blessings, and if I can help other women who have gone through this, find their light... I want to be that light to say, 'I've gone through it. I've lost babies. And I'm okay.' Because I've taken the time to dig deep and get the spiritual healing. I wasn't into the whole mediation and taking the time to write affirmations and focusing on the positive energy and the light you've been given. I wasn't into that. I was in corporate fashion, I loved the world, but I didn't have any issues. I worked, got what I needed and moved on. It wasn't until I couldn't have something and then I had a tragic car accident that I legitimately had to step back and find my purpose. I did a podcast with Making Smith "A Walk in My Stilettos" One of the things we both took out of that was that Pain Births Purpose. When you read a good story about somebody, or you watch an Oscar winning movie about someone's life, the best stories are the most painful ones, right? Because they overcame and obstacle, and they looked deeper and found their light. I'm grateful for that car accident - in a crazy way. I'm still sad about what happened and I relive it sometimes and I go to my meditation places, and I find a way to deal with it when it comes up, because it does. But I'm grateful for the light that it did bring out in me. In a sense that I was like, okay well I didn't lose my arm, I can still draw, I can still paint. I have time now to focus on nourishing my body, my soul and my purpose. That was [part] of how I overcame the dark side. I decided that this is what happened and it is what it is, and I'm just going to focus on why I'm here and what's my legacy? What can I leave behind if it's not going to be my children? Maybe I can leave behind some beautiful artwork that people will appreciate after I'm going. It's weird because legacy wasn't a big word for me until I realized I might not have kids. And you realize that it doesn't matter because it's your life and it's about what you do every day. Every interaction that you have, I could be that woman who gives a stink face to the woman with her children in the grocery store, or I could say, 'Oh you have beautiful children.' and smile and leave that positive light because I do love everybody and I'm not jealous of other people's children. Because I've come to a point where I'm grateful for my blessings and love [all the children in my life]. I would do anything for anyone, it was a me thing it wasn't a them thing. [21:54] Thank you so much for sharing that. I could feel my own emotions coming up and I honestly I wasn't expecting to react the way that I was as you were speaking, but it's so important because I love what you said, "Pain does birth purpose." I think there is some truth to that because not only is that pain... it depends, there are so many layers to it. But when you start to step back, you can really find that purpose through the pain. But if you're so focused on the pain and staying in that "victim mentality" you're not allowing that space and that processing of the pain to bring out that purpose. Like I said, there are so many layers there. And it's a very personal and imitate journey, and going through the layers, getting the help, doing the healing, I mean, I can only imagine how much growth happened in that short amount of time. It's only been a few years but to hear how far you've come since then, it's incredibly empowering. Your story is so empowering. I really am grateful for you sharing that, and feeling like you can share that, because what I think of when I see women like you, who have gone through traumas... it's just this beautiful and incredible story that helps me see someone that I can relate to, and someone I look up to, if they can do it, then so can I. And because you're holding the space for women and people, and using the platforms like my podcast and other shows, and your instagram page, and your kimonos... it's important and it's powerful and we need people like you in this world, so thank you so much again. [24:24]  I do have some fun questions I'd like to ask you about your story, I'm dying to know, what was the name of your band? I was in a band in the states and we were called 'Jaded' I used to have major stage fright, I was always super shy as a kid, I was always so scared and nervous. Trust me, when I was little my mom used to try to get me up on stage in places and I used to get up and shake and freeze. And I still have to deal with that, that's still something else I've overcome, because I became a yoga teacher. When I became a yoga teacher I learned how to speak in front of people. But I'm telling you, my first few yoga classes I was stiff and scared and I did not know how to speak and I forgot all the things, but then again it's about moving into this space of the less you think, the more you're going to do well, and that's art. So the band was called Jaded. and it was not my type of music, I'm a very Fleetwood Mac type of gal, I love the classic rock, and I love singer-songwriter and acoustic anything. And I was pretty much in an all girl heavy metal rock band. But hey! It was a platform where I could be someone else, like an alter ego and I could learn how to preform in front of people, so it was pretty cool and I wore leather freakin everything. My friends were like, 'What the heck is this!?' and I'm like, 'Just trust. I'm on a mission, I'm seeing if I can be a singer in a band.' The exciting thing is that I ended up going to singer-songwriter mode after I quit the band. I learned that I was not meant to do that. I tried, I gave it 135% or 3000% and the music industry wasn't for me. But I'm so proud of myself for trying and I recorded music and all those things. [26:30] That's so amazing, and after this, I'm going to get you to send me some of your songs. LOL What I also love about your journey that you share is that your 20's are this time for you to explore and try new things, and step into the possibility of becoming an all-leather wearing heavy metal rockstar? Yes I could! And it's that growth of getting out of your comfort zone and learning new things. It's really finally learning and creating who you are. And I love how through your journey, and through your story, you were always coming back to art in some way. That's what I wanted to ask you about next, is this healing power of art that you talk about and share.  [27:49] What I want to know is, what are some of the ways that we can bring out our inner artist, or our inner creator?  You know the first thing I would say, like anything else, you need to let go of your inhibition. You have to be free and open to experiment. A lot of people are trying to paint the perfect face or trying to paint something from nature. When I teach my art classes I start with an abstract approach. We just get the brush and focus on the pigment and wanter and just mix it and just watched what happens when you make a stroke. It seems like a junior way, but you kind of have to go back to the beginning to see what that paint does on its own. because abstract art is beautiful. People who are creating abstract art are making millions of dollars and they have no control over what they do, because it's really just about what the paint does. So I like people to stop and look at that. And just get out of your head. Leave your ego at the door, same thing when you do a yoga class. You just have to let go and remember that you have to be open and free to what you're feeling that day. So whenever I get a little bit of inspiration, I do whatever that inspiration is calling me to do. When I'm stiff doing something, I'm not going to be really good at it. When you're trying to draw something and your hand is stiff, how are you going to make beautiful lines? You have to relax your hand, and just let it come out of you, loosen up, shake it out and that is when you're going to make beautiful art. When you're locked and tight and feeling like, "Oh I suck!" How are you going to make beautiful art then? It's a mindset of letting go and being free and just trusting that your hands just knows what to do. [29:54] I think that's great advice, because I feel like the more rigid I am, and the more that my hand is stiff, it doesn't flow out of you like you said, and we're all creators inside so we just need to let it come out, right? How do we get ourselves out of that "I suck" or "I'm not good at art mindset?  I love this question because what's good art and what's bad art? Go look at what painting sold for $50 million and ask, is that good? I don't know... Art is in the eye of the beholder. For me I like to really just ask my students to really just feel the art. I know this is going to sound cheesy, but it's a creative experiment, and it's a release, so when you're feeling an emotion and you paint that emotion, it's going to dry and you're going to be like, "wow I did that?" It's all about doing it as much as you can until your feel comfortable. Once you feel comfortable holding the brush, mixing the paint, then you can start to experiment with more challenging tasks. And that's why with my little IGTVs and tutorials, you have to be patient. It's steps. You will get there, just let go of thinking that you're good or bad, and do it for the process, as cheesy as that sounds. That's what it is. For me it's a release. Some people like to run 10k a day, I like to come home, listen to good music, and make a painting. And just like, let go and stop thinking about the world, and one thing that is so great about it, is that it takes you away from that to-do list, it takes you away from the stress of how you're going to pay that bill, it takes you away from thinking about someone you know who is really ill. It gets you out of the dark side and gets you into the light because you're creating. Sometimes you make something and you can't even believe you made it. The majority of my work I'm like, 'how the hell did I paint that?' I have no idea, but I did because I tried and I had a positive attitude. [31:51] I love that, actually during one of your IG Lives when we did the rainbows, I actually make it into a card and gave that to a friend who lost their grandfather that week. It was really special for me to make something and put so much love into. I had never painted a rainbow before, and it sounds simple but it was meaningful. I liked that when people dm'ed you their paintings they were all beautiful and unique. Like you said, what is good art? I've been to places where there will be a huge canvas with a line painted through it, and I think 'well I could have done that!' So it's so funny. What's on your playlist when you're creating art? What are some of the songs you're listening to?  Oh gosh! You know what I do is I have Title, so I just do that radio. I play one song and I just radio similar music. I find I'm discovering new music. But I am, again, a sucker for the classics. There's something about old music. I listen to The Beach Boys, and the old stuff, like Dirty Dancing soundtrack. I love old music, I don't know what it is!? I'm obsessed with Stevie Nicks, I just love her voice; Fleetwood Mac; and I love Sinéad Harnett. There's no music I don't love in all honesty. Anyway that's just a little bit of what I love! [33:46] Love that! I would love to share any of your playlists if you have them. When we're ready to create, when we feel fired up I'm gonna put some good tunes on, where do we start when we step into this feeling of 'I'm going to be creating now' What do we do, where do we start?  So that's the hard part because I'm so glad I did quit my job and I did become an artist because you get a call to make art when you least expect it. You can have your paints set up and be ready to go, but you're just not feeling it that day, and that's just the reality of being an artist. I think that's the same for being a songwriter, or any medium. Some days just aren't your days. That's why there are so many other things to do when you do art as a business, like when I'm sitting here and I have that feeling come over my body and I'm like, 'I need to paint birds right now.' Like, I gotta stop what I'm doing and I have to go paint those birds! And I can have folders of inspiration of things to paint, but what I've learned as I've gotten more experienced  is that maybe later I don't want to paint those. What I learned when I was recovering from my car accident, I had this calling to paint butterflies. So I just had my stuff laid out on the table, and every time I had a calling I just went and grabbed my paintbrush and I painted something. And I would do it until I felt like I was done, and I would walk away. Then come back and paint another one. The nine magical butterflies were such a huge part of overcoming my trauma, and PTSD, and part of my future, and all the things, they saved me! And it's so weird because it's a painting, but that's when I realized the healing power of art, and magic, and mental health. and finding an outlet to release whatever you're feeling. My suggestion to anyone who is like, 'where do I start?' is get the supplies and put them out and practice, and when you get that calling, just make sure things are nearby. Because sometimes you might allocate time to paint. And I can do it now because I have other things like original art pieces and prints for the kimonos, and different things I can paint. So I can do watercolour Wednesday, but sometimes in the middle of the night I want to get up in the middle of the night and paint something - I'm probably going to do it! [36:33] Ya, love it. Just take action on it. If you're feeling that feeling just do it! And obviously, get the supplies ahead of time. I want to talk about your butterflies. What are the 9 Magical Butterflies? What do they symbolize? Basically it was TRANSFORMATION. I had to come from one place to another, and I didn't manifest this. I mean maybe I did, but I didn't know what I was doing. I just painted these butterflies and then I sort of decided to focus on something I needed to overcome while I was painting and creating the butterfly. I don't know why it was 9, I've never been attracted to the number 9, but when I painted the 9th butterfly I was done. And that was it. And then I went back and kind of dissected. So what they are, are basically steps to transforming any kind of rebirth you need in your life. So when I painted the first one, it was the FREEDOM Butterfly. My first stop was that I [felt] so stuck. I couldn't get out of my head, I wanted to be someone I'm not, I didn't know why I was alive. It was all the darkest things, you go through so much trauma and your mind is crazy. Your mind says things to you that you don't want to hear. I just wanted to be free. I wanted to be free from hating myself because I didn't want to have children, and feeling inadequate as a human. Everyone can compliment you on all the things, but when there's something substantial that you just can't have, you don't care about [anything else]; you just hate yourself. How do I love myself again? and one of them was freedom to let go of - genuinely let go - of the things I can't change. And I can't change those things. I'm not a bad person because of those things, I need to remind myself that I have to have the courage to believe that life is still beautiful without the things that I thought I had to have. And believe or not it is. So the Freedom Butterfly is the first. And it's the most powerful butterfly because it just proves that you have the ability to admit that you want to change, that you want help. [38:43] Then it goes onto the LOVE Butterfly. The Love Butterfly is you want to love yourself. You want to whole-heartedly love yourself so that other people can love you too. Because you cannot be loved without loving yourself. You're not really there. So once you have the freedom to let go, and once you accept that change, and trust in the Universe, then you have to love yourself. So that's the next butterfly. [39:13] Butterfly number three is HEALING. Now that you've loved yourself, you have the ability to heal. You have the ability heal from all the things that make you uncomfortable. Sometimes you can't love other people because you don't love yourself but it's because you don't see what it is that's blocking you. So healing is cutting that cord. And allowing yourself to accept others for now the things you didn't love them. Knowing that you might not be able to change them, but you can still love them. So this brings in other people. Taking things slow, and trusting in the speed. You know, the butterfly doesn't know how long it's going to be in the cocoon for, the caterpillar doesn't know when it's going to come out, but when it's ready it does. So that's the healing. You have to just trust that you need time. And that's when I miracle happens. Miracles come from really hard things, right? People pray for a miracle when their life is falling apart, when they thing they're going to die. When they're going to pray to God, they're going to find a Higher Power. That's when miracles are going to come in. Miracles can change in the fourth butterfly. Now you're healing, you love yourself. I don't know where this came from, but it just came out of me one day and I do this once a year now, I go through my butterflies and I do a ceremony. [40:39] Hope. Hope is keeping your spirit high, and finding a way to now achieve again. It's like, okay now I'm ready to believe that I can achieve great things. And maybe they weren't the things I originally thought, but what's my purpose? If you don't have something to hope for and dream for, then what's the point? So that's the next step. [41:07] PEACE. Peace is forgiveness in yourself, it's being at a point where you're able to accept everything that you are. Peace is a very important butterfly because it's gratitude; gratitude for where I've come. Surrendering to the things that you are. Having Harmony in the world around you. Because we all have so many excuses, all the time, every day. Have peace with who you are. Even if you're in a wheelchair or you can't see, you can play the goddamn piano if that's what you're meant to do! [41:55] PASSAGE. Passage is one of my favourite butterflies because we are ever transforming. We change every year, every month, every day. So passage is the butterfly still molding into its greatest self. This could be for someone going through a transformation in life, This could be for still overcoming. There's no sure thing, of I've accepted. You're still transitioning, you're still going through change. So it's they symbol to have positive intentions and a full heart and trust the process. [42:38] The HAPPINESS Butterfly is one of my favourites because it's just choosing happiness. A reminder to choose happiness. So every day we come across a point where we can focus on the negative or we can focus on the positive. And it's never a good thing to focus on the negative - ever. Always choose to focus on the happiness. Because ya, someone cuts you off and you give them the finger, and swear at them, and call you husband and tell him how someone cut you off, go to the grocery store and tell the person in line and constantly carrying the negative. Or you could let that [person] in and give them a wave and you're automatically going to feel better. So it's like do that with your life in a general sense. [42:23] And FRIENDSHIP is the final butterfly because you are friends with yourself, you're friends with the Universe, you're a companion, you're a comrade, you are able to be trusted. That's one of the hardest things like, are you trustworthy as a human? Why not? why yes? Are you loyal? Do you have love in your heart? Are you going to be there for someone? And in a world of being an entrepreneur and trying to embody female empowerment, there's room for all of us. So one of the things that I love is lifting other people up and showing someone how to do something instead of saying, 'oh sorry hunny, figure it out on your own.' I'd rather always lift somebody up, I'd rather always be that person and know that all you have is your impression. Like when you're a kid and you have an idol and you meet your idol and see them doing something dark, that's it, they're not your idol anymore. it's over. I'd rather always lift someone up and be a positive force. And all those things are a choice. All of them. And trust me, life's not easy. Life is hard. My family's gone through some hard stuff, I've gone through some hard stuff, and just know that other people have too, and you're not alone. The world is full of hardship, we are all so blessed. So this whole movement of my 9 Magical Butterflies is pretty much my motto for life. What I love is that with every chapter of this book, you can paint a butterfly. And it's different every time. I do it, and I paint butterflies like crazy because they're so beautiful  and I do abstract, and I do real butterflies, but what I find is that, with each of these butterflies, you can read the book every year, it's kind of like a cleansing to transform. And every time you read it, you and you do the butterflies can have one goal. And you can do as many times to really fulfil the one goal. For me, this book healed me form infertility. Do I have children? No. Am I at peace? one million percent. Did I find my purpose? I sure did. Am I building it slowly and sustainably? Yes! Even if  something else tragic happened I know that I overcame the last one, and this gives me hope that I will be able to overcome the next one. [45:53] That's so beautiful, you didn't say this before. Are your 9 Magical Butterflies going to be a book?  Ya! I am almost finished my book, book is a big one! It takes a lot of editing, fine tuning, and a lot of focus. I've never been a writer, but I am a story teller, so however that comes out. I'm working with a really beautiful friend of mine, Karen and she is editing and is like my little fairy godmother pixie who takes it and cleans it up without taking away my voice. So that's the thing I really wanted this book to be really true to me and not influenced by anybody Elise because it came so organically that I want to be able to share and help other women overcome their obstacles and become their best selves. You know, I just paint, and what I realized was that the one thing that made me heal, so I chose that blessing to make a formula to help other people. And you don't have to be good at art, that's the thing. This is for everybody: for people who are amazing at art, and for people who have never picked up a paintbrush. When I paint with my nieces, I just love how free they are. I want people to experience the freeness and not to do this for any other reason, but to just let go. [47:32] Are you calling the book, 9 Magical Butterflies?  Yes, that is the book. It's basically like my story and a workbook. So the workbook is something you can do once, twice, a million times. But my story, goes deeper into each chapter of the book. So I really talk about where I had to overcome the things I've had to. It was hard to write, it was very emotional, I think I bawled my eyes out for every chapter. And to go back a bit, I never wanted to share my fertility struggles. When I first made a post, it was an accident. I didn't want anyone to know that I couldn't have children, I was so ashamed, I was so embarrassed, I felt like a failure, again. It was an awful feeling. And I know that there's a lot of women out there who can relate with me because they just don't understand why. And when the doctor tells you it's unexplained and there's nothing we can do... What are you supposed to do? Jump off the frickin bridge? Because honestly, that's what it felt like. But instead, I was like, you know what, I'm going to write this post and I'm just going to say this is how I'm feeling for myself. I accidentally put it in Hoot Suite and I actually programmed it to be posted and I woke up, and I had my phone blowing up. And I shared that I had fertility struggles and I looked at my phone and I was like OH NO!!! I ran outside to [my husband] and I couldn't believe what I had done and I thought it was really wrong and I was so ashamed that I did the post and he hugged me and said he was so proud and how good I must have felt. and everyone was sending me dm's and telling me how much they love me. And I was so [surprised]. But if you share the things that are hurting you, you're going to heal. Like secrets aren't meant to be secrets, they're meant to save other people from their trauma. We need each other. The world needs each other because we've all gone through such hard stuff, and coming forward. That's the first step to healing. Hold that shit inside and you'll never fly. The weight will take you down too far. So that was a very pivotal moment to let people know how good it felt to that I'm not perfect at all. And then I wanted to start to share more, and talk to people who are really struggling and help them find another positive place to put their energy. I didn't know I was going to share this much with you, but it's just so much apart of the book and the future, so pain births purpose people! The more pain, the better the story, the better the recovery. We got this. [50:43] Ya, I love that, and I think it's perfect because it ties into what you said, we need to have that freedom butterfly first. We need to free ourselves from the shame and the holding onto the pain. It might take awhile to release, but if you're not allowing it. If you're not giving it that space to let go, the healing is going to take that much longer. WOW! I cannot wait for this book. When do you think we'll be getting it?  I actually have picked the release date. It's not until 2021, I have this whole beautiful project I'm doing surrounding it. So I said let's slow down and I picked September the 9th, and they're the 9 magical butterflies and September is the 9th month. The people 'm publishing with, they reached out to me. Honestly I had no idea but 9 is a magical healing number and this story is amazing, you have a book here. We want more. We want to hear about every chapter. That's how it came to be. Two years after I did the blogpost I'm realizing it. September 9th, 2021. People who are interested [in the book] can go to my link in bio instagram.com/artofmarina and sign up for my 9 Magical Butterflies mailing list. I will have beautiful tools for people and a 9 week challenge where before you buy the book you can go on this journey with me, and I'll have videos as kind of a bonus before I release the book, so you can see if it's for them. And prepare you if you want to get your art supplies and things like that, you can be ready. It's a journey! And I just want to guide people to experimenting with art and mental health and finding their truest and deepest purpose. [52:53] I love it! I'm definitely going to be signing up. [54:13] I do want to talk about your brand a little bit before I let you go, but one of my favourite parts of your business is that you're Slow Fashion and that you care about the environment. This has been something that has really shifted for me as well. Tell me a little bit more about the sustainability of your brand.  Yes absolutely, so the whole concept is to wear smart and not fast fashion, like look at a product and see its originality and origin. So each of my pieces is designed and made with love and I use luxury sustainability. So really like eco friendly fibers biodegradable my inks are non toxic, they're slow fashion, like, people should understand and learn that term mass fashion is made from toxic inks. Master production synthetic fibers that will pollute the planet, and so on. All my prints are engineered and designed as a placed fringe so essentially they fit each garment. I do not print bowls of fabric, when you put bolts of fabric, things are cut and there's ways there's waste in the, in the fabric there's waste in the inks. There's just waste. So when I, when I print each kimono they're printed separately and then they're sewn, so really it's just so like there's no waste. And that makes a huge difference in the long run because not only is it ethical and sustainable it's non toxic games but now there's no waste so really you're buying a piece of art, you're buying something that will last and, you know, environments thought about. We use mulberry silk, and we use model. Model is made from beech wood trees, so it's also like eco friendly and biodegradable it's cooling and antibacterial, so it was silk mulberry silk is the best silk it's just beautiful on the skin it cools it doesn't make you sweat up like, if you see like a kimono that's made out of like a poly silk. I'm breathable, you will sweat, it's, it's not good for the environment it's like man made fibers it's all the bad day, so it's luxury, and it's beautiful. And we're original so my, my art is my art, nobody else has it, I make limited quantities of my kimonos and most of them are made to order. So, next year I'll be releasing all new prints so all the ones I have right now will no longer be available. And it's just the wife couldn't create new, and then you'll realize when you own one of my pieces that it might never come back real numbers and I will have, you know, limited edition so 100 of each print, but these are all stepping stones and that's where I want to get to. My values, align with the planet. So, obviously, as I mentioned in the beginning of our reporting is just the ocean, the sea, the animals that thrive in the world, and on our planet are my inspiration, so of course I want to keep the planet healthy and vibrant three years and I want my kids to go to Hanauma Bay and Hawaii and snorkel and actually see fish and I want, you know, the sharks to stay in the ocean and not be just taken out for their fingers like I want the planet to stay beautiful so once I have a profitable company to the point where I can give back. I will be giving back to those charities so sciama, you know, clean water programs so I'm resourcing and finding sorry not resourcing I'm sourcing and learning and educating on where that money will go because there's so much charity that it's hard to find the right ones so as I'm growing and I've doubled my you know revenue last year even through a pandemic people are supporting local and it's amazing. So now I'm like Okay How can I not just be organic and ethical but how can I now give back to the planet, and obviously it's going to be related to the ocean and the seas, and the animals that thrive there because that's what inspires me the most. [58:32] Because that's what inspires me the most. I love that that's so perfect so actually last year I dedicated the entire year to not buying any clothes because I was so appalled by how many clothes I had and how much of it was fast fashion. And I just kept telling myself like, I don't need another pair of yoga pants like I don't need any more clothes. I can't keep looking at this massive closet full of clothes and saying, I have nothing to wear like ice there's so many options, why, why am I feeling programmed to to believe this so I dedicated the entire year to not buying any clothes and it wasn't as hard, it was, it was crazy like it wasn't as hard as I thought it was gonna be but it was really interesting and how like I had to really prepare like I had to like unsubscribe from different clothing stores and different and unfollow different pages online and then I really wanted one of your couple knows, and I was kind of like well it's supporting local business. But then I found out about your sustainability and how yours, like it's slow fashion and I was like okay well you know what this is something that is, it's something so beautiful It's art. And now that I have it like I love the way it feels. It's so beautiful. It feel I feel good to wear it and it was one of those things where I'm like I bought this knowing that I'm supporting your friend I'm supporting a local business.   I'm not contributing to environmental waste like I would have if I bought fast fashion. And the way that it makes me feel and it's like that intention behind what you're purchasing and it's made me more mindful so I absolutely love it and I'm like, I want all of your pieces. I don't know if I can afford every single one of them and I'm like oh no, don't, don't, don't get rid of all the prints because I love them so much but I also can't wait to see what else you create because I know which is going to be so amazing so thank you for sharing that. And I noticed that a lot of your pieces have to do with like nature, whether it's flowers or palms waves, and even animals in nature but is there anything else, or someone or something else that inspires you to create or something right now maybe that's going on. [1:00:48] 100% I started with fashion illustration right so when I was younger, I've always been obsessed with beautiful women. I've always been obsessed with the women like I just love femininity, like my favorite artists were Alphonse mukha from, you know, like that our new bow style with the lady is four seasons and the women with fruit everywhere and hair. So, an all and to slip track with like dancers and Edgar Degas with the ballerinas like I've always been attracted to femininity. So, my first ever inspiration were models in magazines like I just was an author of beauty so that's where I started drawing was like I wanted to try to draw the faces. And I've always had role models and even though my mom's friends growing up, I'd be like Auntie, you know, Carrie who and Auntie, you know, Lou who would come over and those women would inspire me I've always been really attracted to the power of feminine energy. So, I'm part of my concept is girl power. Wearing magical capes that make you feel beautiful female empowerment quote. So I started drawing up my, I'm not a type I request I just scribble out, you know, the future is female and all that powerful feminine clothes that I put them up in those style, more than my watercolors so it's kind of amazing that female and feminine energy is a huge part of my inspiration. So, I want to just constantly attract people who have positive intentions and core values and, and always just be a female feminist power empowerment section where planet major I'm a nerd sure I'm not a mother but I want to nurture the planet with love. And so that's my way of being mom kinda because it like I have my animals and love just inspiring others, and so yeah female empowerment women of all ethnicities. I love painting. Every single woman on the planet so if you go through my Instagram you'll see there's all times. And then, I like the fantasy aspects. So mermaid unicorn, and to be. I was very much in love with all the Disney movies like Cinderella, and the Little Mermaid. I definitely still have that magic in my heart and I like to create the unicorns and all things like that because I do have a fancy side so that's about it it's a little bit fancy a little bit of answer and a whole bunch of girl power. [1:03:36] Amazing, totally perfect for for the show. Okay, let's get into our rapid fire round I'm gonna ask you four questions, are you ready? I think so I had notes with like stuff that I don't know I'm just gonna freestyle this. RAPID FIRE ROUND: [1:03:49] Even better. Question number one, what are you currently reading or what's your favourite book? Okay, so I just read Untamed, Glennon Doyle, I read a Marie Forleo's Everything is Figureoutable and all those last two that I read. I'm into these like Girl Power stuff and both amazing books. My favorite book is probably The Alchemist, just love that book I read it all the time, every few years. And I also love a good bio so one that really resonated with me was Phil Knight's Shoe Dog is the story of Nike, and I just loved how he had kind of the same. There's a lot of similarities in the two of us. Obviously I didn't create Nike, but I loved that it was a journey of one man, and it took a whole bunch of people to get to where you want to go. Well, and believe in themselves, that takes a lot arresting a business owner and spent a lot of money and I believe in myself so that was a really great book to read about true story about an entrepreneur. But Glennon Doyle is like my favourite now, I'm obsessed with her.   [1:04:54] Question number two, what are you currently working toward? Oh, I'm working on my book. I'm trying to build this store in the wine country of Naramata. A little bit of licensing or learning about sharing my art with other people and opportunities, and I'm really trying to do more collaboration. So, I would love to make Kimon's like visco kimonos, or other women, like, I want to make one out if there's somebody out there who wants a custom kimono come to me it's not always about making a line so I really want to work with strong powerful women and make them their magical cape that they can wear on stage or wear at home in their house, or you know whatever sore more collaborations with awesome women. [1:05:50] I love that I have some ideas, and I will talk about them later. Question number three, what do you love most about being a woman? Oh, that's a tough one, I can't believe I didn't know that question was coming. What I love most about being a woman is my feminine energy. It's my ability to love. It's m heart. I cry all the time, I am very passionate, I love to nature. [1:06:22] Question number four: What does empowerment mean to you? It means staying true to who you are, no matter if it feels wrong. Glennon Doyle talks a lot about that in Untamed. So for me it's like, even if everyone else doesn't agree with you but you truly believe in what it is. Stand true to yourself. That's the empowerment.  [1:06:48] Thank you so much Marina! INSTAGRAM | @artofmarina SHOP/WEBSITE 

Joe Parenteau is one of the co-founders of Vancouver based startup Fable. They want to become a world-renowned direct to the consumer brand, that sells dinner plates and cutlery, and eventually other accessories for your home. Finding and acquiring customers is crucial, but it is both challenging and expensive in a crowded marketplace. Our three thought leaders have different opinions about Fable's prospects. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, likes the founders, their business plan, and the fact they are generating revenue. Lori Darlington, VP of RBC, is a fan of their brand and their accomplishments to date but encourages them to work closely with their financial institution, and advisors on a SWOT analysis and scenario planning. Joe Mimran, who created Club Monaco, and the Joe Fresh brand isn't so confident. He views the category as slow-moving, questions Fable's price point, and then offers them some incredible advice to create a brand that can be world-renowned. We include a bonus track featuring Joe Mimran's story. Presented by, RBC. From bookkeeping to dinnerware (01:28) Graduating as an account Joe Parenteau starts his career at an accounting firm that built software for bookkeeping. While working there Joe was inspired to create his own company. With a passion for interior design and the desire to be an entrepreneur, Joe cofounds Fable.co, a dinnerware company selling directly to consumers. Designed in Vancouver, made in Portugal (05:27) Unlike Amazon and Wayfair who merely curate dinnerware, Fable, design the dinnerware themselves and sources it from Portugal, using only ethical and sustainable craftsmanship. Joe and his partners' vision is to expand their product range, moving from the dinner table to other spaces across the home. Joe asks for advice (08:50) In order to fulfil this vision, Joe asks for the following advice: (1) What it takes to develop a brand? (2) The best way to grow Fable and raise capital to expand the business? Our three experts, Joe Mimran, Lori Darlington and Sunil Sharma share their advice. Our experts weigh in (10:40) Joe Mimran, President JM&A Inc, Founder Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, advises Joe to “pound away” at his story to build his brand and communicate why his products are different to thousands of others. Lori Darlington, VP, Small Business & Strategic Partnerships, RBC encourages Joe to perform a SWOT analysis with as many parties as possible. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director at Techstars Toronto, believes that as Joe’s business is generating revenue, he should not be in a hurry to seek funding. How can fable be heard? My final thoughts (24:05) “Attention is the oxygen of almost all human endeavour” In this age of noise, many brands are starving for attention and only if you make your customer the hero will you be noticed. What you do, only matters if it matters to your customer and always seek for opportunities to surprise and delight them at every turn.   Links and References Joe Parenteau, Co-founder, CEO at Fable LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jparenteau Website - https://fablehome.co Joe Mimran, President JM&A Inc, Founder Club Monaco and Joe Fresh https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mimran-32902814/ Sunil Sharma, Managing Director at Techstars Toronto https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilsharmats/ Lori Darlington, VP, Small Business & Strategic Partnerships, RBC
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The earliest in our class to own a car and his school reports had the Midas touch. If only the golden arches of hair had the inclination of investing in Club Monaco and Apple stock during high school. An apple is also placed on the desk of a teacher down under, with a hint of an Aussie accent, during a Tim Tam lunch break. THE DIEFENBAKER 25 DJ Playlist is available by searching for 'Diefenbaker' on Spotify.

Emily, also lovingly referred to as "20 questions" has always loved figuring out people's stories. Born in Florida she moved to Connecticut at the ripe age of 12. As a sexy middle schooler, she became famous for being Frida Khalo's doppelganger, and after being asked what Latin American country she yielded from she decided to study Spanish and Communications (girl needed to communicate!) at a small Liberal Arts school in Ohio. Upon graduating from Denison University, she moved to Buenos Aires to master her Spanish and worked in various industries (ask her about Malbec).   Following her return to New York City, she landed in the Fashion world specializing in Events & Marketing working at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch and INTERMIX. In 2017, she took the leap and left her beloved NYC for SF to be with her guy (now husband). When she’s not connecting others or coaching solopreneurs, you can find her exploring new restaurants, drinking bold bottles of wine, taking early morning workout classes, planning her next trip or playing the name game. Follow her adventures at @emilyamerrell. In This Episode We Talk About: How she started Six Degrees Society based on her own experiences planning events and networking. How she took Six Degrees Society from side hustle to a full-time career. Her tips on how to make a life change.  What makes Six Degrees Society, not your average networking event.  Show Notes: Six Degrees Society Website Six Degrees Society Instagram Emily Merrell Instagram Connect with Awaken and Align: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it.  Subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it! Follow on Instagram @awakenandalign and let me know your favorite guests, lessons or any show requests.

This is the first episode of Unemployed with Anna Roisman! Anna talks to her friend, and spiritual guide, Mike Kelton, about all of the jobs he had and went through. From majoring in Musical Theater to becoming a full on sales person at David Barton gym in NYC, this episode has it all! (Except health insurance, cuz, that's tough.) Mike convinces Anna that she has manifested her own jobs, which you can do too! Mike also offers amazing advice to those who are going through unemployed times.

Emily Merrell, Founder & CEO Emily, also lovingly referred to as “20 questions” has always loved figuring out people’s stories. Upon graduating from Denison University , she moved to Buenos Aires to master her Spanish  and worked in various industries (ask her about Malbec). Following her return to New York City, she landed in the Fashion world specializing in Events & Marketing working at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch and INTERMIX. In 2014 she dreamt up Six Degrees Society and in 2016 she made her dream a full-time business. She created Six Degrees Society (www.sixdegreessociety.com) a women's networking organization that focuses on taking the guesswork out of networking for women professionals through monthly programming in NYC, Chicago, LA, New Orleans, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, DC, Boston and Philly. At each event she handpicks every connection that the attendee meets during the 2 hour event. The programming varies from speed networking (4 matches) to workshops workshops such as wine tastings, career panels, SEO and branding presentations. In her free time, you can find her exploring new restaurants, drinking bold bottles of wine, taking early morning workout classes, planning her next trip or playing the name game.  In this episode, you’ll learn about why asking questions are so important, how you can speed date for business, why networking is imperative to grow your business and why everyone should see a therapist!   Links: Website | Instagram | Business Instagram | Facebook   For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero ! Want a chance to win a $50 LuluLemon Gift Card? Click Here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Take a screenshot of your review! Email your screenshot to rebecca@rebeccacafiero.com Let’s connect on social media! Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Emily Merrell, Founder & CEO Emily, also lovingly referred to as “20 questions” has always loved figuring out people’s stories. Upon graduating from Denison University , she moved to Buenos Aires to master her Spanish  and worked in various industries (ask her about Malbec). Following her return to New York City, she landed in the Fashion world specializing in Events & Marketing working at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch and INTERMIX. In 2014 she dreamt up Six Degrees Society and in 2016 she made her dream a full-time business. She created Six Degrees Society (www.sixdegreessociety.com) a women's networking organization that focuses on taking the guesswork out of networking for women professionals through monthly programming in NYC, Chicago, LA, New Orleans, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, DC, Boston and Philly. At each event she handpicks every connection that the attendee meets during the 2 hour event. The programming varies from speed networking (4 matches) to workshops workshops such as wine tastings, career panels, SEO and branding presentations. In her free time, you can find her exploring new restaurants, drinking bold bottles of wine, taking early morning workout classes, planning her next trip or playing the name game.  In this episode, you’ll learn about why asking questions are so important, how you can speed date for business, why networking is imperative to grow your business and why everyone should see a therapist!   Links: Website | Instagram | Business Instagram | Facebook   For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero ! Want a chance to win a $50 LuluLemon Gift Card? Click Here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Take a screenshot of your review! Email your screenshot to rebecca@rebeccacafiero.com Let’s connect on social media! Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

It's the end of summer 2019 and beach time for Christian. Shonali & Christian's friendship is unique.  Their Episode 73 guests include playwright Jeremy O. Harris, comedian Nore Davis and musician Bianca Espinal aka BIA.E. This is an extra special double edition show.   Christian and Shonali are so excited to have playwright Jeremy O. Harris join them just as his hit play Slave Play makes its way to Broadway! Their in depth conversation (00:07:56 - 01:08:20) includes topics such as Harris' Color Purple book report in the 6th grade, his mom, Club Monaco, his Rihanna interview, the relationship of fashion to theater, Aleshea Harris, black erasure, colonialism, white attention, being considered a "polarizing figure", academic probation, The 1619 Project, art criticism and his appreciation of Mr. Show.  Jeremy O. Harris will be the youngest black man to ever be on Broadway and is having a big party on the first night of previews for Slave Play on September 10th.  His Broadway premiere is on October 6th.  Get your tickets now.    Comedian Nore Davis grew up in Yonkers, NY and quit college to do stand up. (at 1:08:40-1:36:08)  He grew up with a police officer dad and a controlling mom. Nore's upcoming comedy tv special is called "Too Woke" and he explains the many burdens which come with being "too woke."  We discuss toxic masculinity, respect for the stand-up Gods, job security and being on late night tv on Conan twice. Christian asks about Nore's use of the N word.  Nore has already released an Amazon comedy special called "You Guys are Dope" and his upcoming Comedy Central 1/2 Hour Special "Too Woke" comes out on November 8 at 11:30 PM. Check it out.  He has a regular show at Union Hall with his girlfriend comedian Nash Rose called Stellar Underground.  Get It Off Your Chest (at 1:36:33) is BAAACKKKK with audience member and former WDEK guest JJ Sasnowski joining Christian & Shonali onstage.  Their problems range from cologne, road rage and unwritten NYC rules.   WDEK's last guest of the evening is musician Bianca Espinal (01:44:45) aka BIA.E (Be Infinite Anywhere Everywhere.)  Bianca is Dominican and grew up in Harlem. She started busking on the subway platform with her father at 17 years old.  She also auditioned American Idol and The Voice where Pharrell gave her the best advice. She received the semi-final position in Tengo Talento Mucho Talento, a Hispanic International televised show. Atlhough her sultry voice is unique to herself, you can hear Espinal's many influences like Lianne La Havas, Amy Winehouse, and Dusty Springfield when she sings.  She sings two of her original songs Anytime (at 2:03:21) and Time (at 2:07:00).  Look for B.I.A.E on IG to find out about her upcoming shows.  Enjoy! Thank you all!  See you next month! Follow us on all social media @wdekpodcast

We all know that fashion changes over time but what about the business model for fashion retailers? For a long time, it was a simple process. Customers go to a store, try something on and hopefully make a purchase. However, this is no longer the case as online shopping and subscription and rental services allow customers to shop from the comfort of their home. While the rising consumer activism has meant that customers aren’t always willing to support a company whose ethics do not match their own. In this episode, we speak with with Joe Mimran, the co-founder of iconic fashion brands such as Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan, Caban, and Alfred Sung about what the future of fashion retail could look like. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marko Dashev is a New York City based commercial photographer. Marko was trained by and worked for many of the most famous photographers working today. Marko's work first debuted in Surface Magazine's 2nd Avant Guardian contest winner issue in 1999. His clients include: J. Crew, Ann Taylor, Club Monaco, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Bloomingdale’s, Hugo Boss, Alexander Wang, DKNY, and others. In addition to fashion/commercial work, Marko's portrait photography includes his recent series of portraits of leading Orthodox Rabbis.

Where will Batsheva Hay go now that she has made the Elizabethan-inspired, ruffled collared dress a must-have for hipsters from Brooklyn to Dalston and Tokyo, not to mention Lucy Boynton, Céline Dion and Courtney Love? On this episode of the podcast, A Different Tweed, Mosha Lundström Halbert discovers Batsheva’s forward direction and also the origin of her eponymous brand, the success of which is based on her trademark “Batsheva dress.” Informed by sartorial hallmarks evoking restraint and repression – namely, those high collars plus voluminous sleeves and full, ankle-grazing skirts – as well as quotidian feminine fashion references – Little House on the Prairie; earthy Hippie and the Upper West Side Housewife – Batsheva’s eclectic togs have been selling like wildfire since she launched her brand in 2016. Mosha meets up with Batsheva at her New York studio and revisits the places where her fashion story began – namely her grandmother and mother’s Laura Ashley-laden closets – as well as Queen’s New York (where as a “sad preteen” at her local branch of Barnes & Noble she devoured the latest issues of Vogue and W), her fashion photographer husband, Alexei Hay’s spiritual quest and the “stuffy white shoe” law-firm where the “suppression” she experienced sporting a Club Monaco white button - down ultimately propelled her to the vanguard of the fashion world.  

Our guest today, Emily Benson, is an expert in everything retail, working for companies like Abercrombie & Fitch and Club Monaco. For those who aren’t aware, 80 percent of boutique owners go out of business within their first two years – most often because of a lack of education. Emily’s boutique training academy is here to help lower that percentage, offering both beginner and advance coaching to people who want to grow their boutiques. But it’s not only super helpful to product-based businesses; her advice is applicable to service-based babes too, because business is business, right?  On this episode we’re talking inventory, margins, increasing profits and generally making smart business decisions based on the results you are currently getting in your business. So whether you’re selling t-shirts or courses, it’s all about paying attention to your data, customers, and trends and we are going to dish out detailed strategies for exponential business growth. So buckle up, take down some notes and get ready to learn a whole bunch from the boutique master herself! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.

On this Episode:Emily Merrell, Founder of Six Degrees Society joins Baily to talk about: How to make networking more enjoyable and less painful The best ways to nurture the existing relationships with the people in your network What NOT to do when reaching out to a connection to ask for a warm intro Show Notes:Follow Emily on Instagram at @EmilyAMerrell Follow Six Degrees Society on Instagram at @Six_Degrees_Society Emily’s favorite collaboration tools: Calendly & LinkedIn Join the Collaboration Coalition Facebook Group Submit a question for the Collaboration Q&A segment at the end of the show About Emily:Emily, also lovingly referred to as "20 questions" has always loved figuring out people's stories. Born in Florida she moved to Connecticut at the ripe age of 12. As a sexy middle schooler, she became famous for being Frida Khalo's doppelgänger, and after being asked what Latin American country she yielded from she decided to study Spanish and Communications (girl needed to communicate!) at a small Liberal Arts school in Ohio. Upon graduating from Denison University, she moved to Buenos Aires to master her Spanish and worked in various industries (ask her about Malbec). Following her return to New York City, she landed in the Fashion world specializing in Events & Marketing working at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and INTERMIX. In 2017 she took the leap and left her beloved NYC for SF to be with her guy (now fiance) In her free time, you can find her exploring new restaurants, drinking bold bottles of wine, taking early morning workout classes, planning her next trip or playing the name game. Follow her adventures at @emilyamerrell.

Kelly kicks back with Lele Sadoughi, one of the hottest jewelry and accessories designers who is taking Instagram by storm right now with her beautifully embellished headbands and feminine jewels. She chats about how she got her start designing for clients like Banana Republic and Club Monaco, to launching J. Crew’s immensely popular jewelry division, and reveals what it was like working under Jenna Lyons. We also talk about the power of the influencer and how it has helped create awareness for her brand. Lele and Kelly also bond over their love of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Kelly gets the dish on what's coming next to the Lele Sadoughi collection (hint: it's for your eyes!).

Whether you like it or not, your appearance matters and has an effect on the message you are communicating. That is where stylist Candace Hanna comes in.  Candace jumped straight into the corporate fashion world after college working for brands like Club Monaco, Guess, and Chanel. Today, she has her own styling business helping people become the best versions of themselves.  On this episode we cover: What is "style" and why it's important to your brand & business What does a stylist do and when you should hire one How to figure out your personal style Tips for editing your closet, where to shop, how to shop, and more!   To connect with Candace: Website LinkedIn Instagram   To connect with me: Free LinkedIn Training Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast        

Jaclyn Johnson, the Founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate and the author of WorkParty, has been a longtime champion on women entrepreneurs. In 2016, she invited our founder Rachel Schwartzmann to speak at their conference in Dallas and has graciously continued to support us since then. In this interview, we caught up with Jaclyn, who spoke more about the slow content movement, how she’s seen the marketing space evolve, and the importance of creating content (and businesses) with value. The episode also opens with a story contributed by Robin Reetz of Club Monaco.

Zoë and Ilya talk about being engaged with the local art scene, importance of process, time management, Zoë's recent bronze sculpture and her collaboration practice, her process, being sober and a lot more. Zoë Pawlak is a contemporary, Canadian, artist and designer, working with private clients, interior designers, and brands. She is an active participant in the Canadian creative community and has made a significant contribution toward supporting and promoting female entrepreneurship.  Zoë’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, Interior Design Magazine,  Design Milk, and Domino Mag. Zoë has worked with The Property Brothers, Love It or List It, Lululemon, and Playboy. She is represented in New York by Uprise Art. Zoë's paintings are in the private collections of Cobie Smulders, Cristina and Trevor Linden, and Club Monaco. Find more about Zoë here:https://www.zoepawlak.com/@zoepawlak

In another fun-filled episode, we sat down to discuss Rob’s 2019 travel plans and how he has been getting on with them. We also talked about a range of topics from tips and tricks on how to save money on flights with a few nifty little apps such as, Google Flights & Jack’s Flight Club.… Read more

Today w/ Tom & Kerri (6am-10a) - Go Fund Me and then there's Go Fraud Me / Right across the street and nothing you can do / Mondetta, Beaver Canoe and Club Monaco for the retro Back to School win! / Meg and Harry are going to adopt!! / You wanna see Tom Cruise? You'll have to walk backwards... / The 'Casting Call' has a pullover / Grab a sugar on the way out (story) / Uber, bites...wait, bikes? / THE book game / And, 'The Drive 5'!!!

How appropriate on "Work Day"/Labor Day around the world, my friend Christine McAlister's book is published all about how to get OUT of your JOB!!! Do you dread getting up every day to just go through the motions again? Do you get a knot in your stomach every time you approach your office or work building? Do you hate it when your boss breathes down your neck? Yeah, I did too. I remember when I would listen to meditation tracks in a yellow cab (remember those?) crosstown on my way to my job at Club Monaco in NYC. I dreaded dealing with my boss who was not fun to work for... I know now that my light was BRIGHT and probably scared her. But I needed my daily meditation practice to be able to show up and get the job done with my amazing co-workers who were full of joy. During my time there is when I started making my real plans to start The Fashion Truck and get out of corporate. I would sketch during meetings and dream of what it felt like to not have a boss. 7 years later, I live a life that most people dream about. That’s why I love Christine's book, “The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps To Doing What You Love & Making 6 Figures From Anywhere." It gives you a plan for how to finally get out and STAY out, by starting your own business! Want to know how? You MUST get this book. The book is available on Amazon and the Kindle version is $.99 for just a few days! www.theincomereplacementformula.com ONLINE LIVE SIX FIGURE BLUEPRINT COURSE: http:/bit.ly/SFBA17 Grow your own successful retail store: Brick and Mortar | Mobile | Ecommerce: RESOURCES I OFFER: BOOST YOUR BOUTIQUE PODCAST: Available on iTunes and Stitcher bit.ly/boostyourboutique "The Ultimate Boutique Handbook" on Amazon here: amzn.to/2mRel6K BOUTIQUE ELITE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: Check it out here: www.boutiqueelitemembership.com ONLINE LIVE SIX FIGURE BLUEPRINT COURSE: http:/bit.ly/SFBA17 BOUTIQUE BASICS BOOTCAMP: www.BoutiqueBasicsBootcamp.com FASHION CONSULTANT SALES BOOTCAMP: www.FashionConsultantBootcamp.com ================================================== SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: www.StylishandSuccessful.com Instagram: @stylishandsuccessful Facebook: /stylishandsuccessful Twitter: @Stylish_Success Huffington Post: www.huffingtonpost.com/author/emily-932 =================================================== RESOURCES: Shopify: ​The best option for inventory management for your shop! Integrated ecommerce, physical inventory and reports to analyze your business! Use this link to get a 14 day FREE trial: bit.ly/emilyshopify ====================================================== BUSINESS INQUIRIES: email: hello@stylishandsuccessful.com ===================================================== Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video. Some links are affiliate links. Thank you for watching! To making lots of friends and making lots of money! Emily Benson www.StylishandSuccessful.com www.FashionTruck.com www.BoostYourBoutique.com My FREE Facebook Community: bit.ly/trucktribe how to open a retail store opening a retail store how to open a retail store with no money how to open a store opening a store how to start your own clothing business how to start you own clothing store how to open a clothing store how to open an online clothing store how to open a clothing boutique open a clothing store opening a clothing boutique business boutique boutique business wholesale clothing for boutiques boutique business plan online boutique business plan how to start a clothing line with no money

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Candace Hanna was always about fashion. Growing up an athlete,  she was often in a soccer jersey and cleats, but whenever she had the chance, she put together fabulous off-field outfits. After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, she knew fashion was where she wanted to be, and she started straight away in the corporate fashion world. After a year working in LA, Candace packed her bags and moved to the Big Apple! During her 3 years in New York City, she worked for boutique brands like Club Monaco, and even for her dream fashion house, Chanel. Now that she's back in LA, Candace has created a career that combines her business savvy with creativity. She likes to laugh and smile as often as she can, and she's passionate about turning a daunting process like wardrobe reinvention into something enjoyable–fun, even! She knows how difficult it can be to look at a giant (or empty) closet and think; “Where do I start???” and that’s exactly what she's here to help you figure out. Personal styling is not only about putting together great outfits but helping people to feel their very best at all times. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: 1. It all begins with you - consider what you want your personal style to reflect; and how do you want to feel in your clothes *consider your personality - are you outgoing, introverted, quirky? Does your style align with who you are? Because it should. *What are you waiting for? To make more money, to lose some weight? 2. NOW is the time to feel your best. Which is why my MO is “Highlight don’t hide!” Forget what you don't like about yourself - find one thing that you love about yourself and lets work to highlight it! 3. What do you want to project? What do you want to put out there? 4. Every setting is different! 5. Figure out your body type! There are 5 different types. Size does not matter. 6. Colors have an effect on our mindset. 7. Avoid colors to close to your skin tone! STAY CONNECTED:  @stylebycandace Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and Youtube @riseupforyou If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Please support Rise Up For You by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback will really help the success of our show and push us to continuously be better!  So don’t forget to show your support! SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR WEEKLY EPISODES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-up-for-you/id1041139377?mt=2

For so many of us, networking is a chore that involves small talk and piles of business cards, but for Emily Merrell, networking is life. Emily has made a name for herself as a Professional Connector, and she spends her days helping women meet other women and build relationships. Emily worked doing Events and Marketing at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch and INTERMIX. In 2014, she dreamt up Six Degrees Society and in 2016 she made her dream a full-time business. The Society facilitates events for women to get together and network and is present in 10 U.S. cities. Before events, Emily will also match a woman with one or two other women based on their biographies, allowing women to make meaningful connections based on common interests. Over the years, Emily has become an expert in body language, conversation, and relationship-building. In her free time, you can find her exploring new restaurants, drinking bold bottles of wine, taking early morning workout classes, planning her next trip or playing the name game Join us as Emily shares her expertise, takes the guesswork out of networking, and gives us some amazing, practical tips for improving our networking skills. Emily will also recommend: 5 apps to simplify your business practices 3 blogs to follow to inspire you to always be ready for new opportunities 5 podcasts to listen to if you are interested in business (or murder) 4 books to push you to meet new people and take risks Join us at www.girlskill.com/52 P. S. Sign up for the free, exclusive training from me on “The Lie of Female Success: How to Get Unstuck, Release Pressure & Stop Trying to Do It All” to find out: How to overcome the "Superwoman Syndrome" so you can start living in freedom, with ease, and owning your truth True feminine power and what you can do right now to begin feeling supported, stop pushing & controlling your life and men How to rediscover, embrace and cultivate feminine flow and become embodied so you can stop overthinking and start making decisions from the heart The essence of masculine/feminine polarity and how to attract and magnify the relationship you want And much more… Sign up at girlskill.com/webinar

Episode 4 was tons of fun because I got to catch-up with my friend, Audree, of Simply Audree Kate. Audree is a NYC-based fashion stylist, editor, fashion consultant and founder of the Simply Audree Kate blog where she talks about all things style + her life in the fashion industry. In this conversation we dive into so many nuggets — from getting your dream internship (she interned for Redbook Magazine while she was a student at Arizona State), how she transitioned into freelance from her work in the corporate world, how to know if entrepreneurship is right for you, when to know it’s okay to be a “yes man” + how to bounce back from the inevitable rejections we all will face. Grab your notebook + a pen because you’ll want to take notes for this one, babe.   _________________________________________________   Audree López is a NYC-based fashion stylist, freelance fashion editor at StyleCaster.com, industry consultant and manages a fashion and lifestyle blog called Simply Audree Kate. She launched her career in the editorial industry and worked in the fashion departments of Glamour, Editorialist, Redbook and O, the Oprah Magazine. After leaving print, she managed social media for a media start-up and worked freelance contracts with the creative, merchandise and PR departments at Marc Jacobs, J.Crew, Alice + Olivia, Club Monaco and Swarovski. Today, she is the freelance fashion editor at StyleCaster.com, freelance assistant stylist at Alice + Olivia and styles for various other clients through her personal styling brand AudreeKate Studios. Some of her previous clients include: Tommy Hilfiger, DL1961, Seventeen.com, Good Morning America, Urban Outfitters, StyleMePretty.com, FORD Models and L’Oreal.  Audree graduated from Arizona State University in 2015 with double majors in Marketing and Journalism, and for her senior honors thesis, she worked with the business and design colleges to create ASU's first fashion merchandising course and fashion student organization. The merchandising course launched in Fall 2017 and the fashion organization is still one of the largest student organizations in the business college.   _________________________________________________   Simply Audree Kate Blog: https://www.simplyaudreekate.com Simply Audree Kate Insta: https://www.instagram.com/simplyaudreekate/ Audree Kate Studios Insta: https://www.instagram.com/audreekatestudios/ Audree’s book, Fashion Fundamentals: Internships, Networking and Social Media: https://www.simplyaudreekate.com/asp-products/fashion-fundamentals-internships-networking-and-social-media-e-book/  _________________________________________________   Connect with Kayli! Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylischattner Visit the blog: www.kaylischattner.com  

It's the 59th episode! On today's show, Chris talks about hating multicolored tortilla chips. Also discussed: popcorn, airport wifi, separating your brownies and ice cream, camping, and Club Monaco. We have a new elder today, TMFUIPOTW, and of course, Chris answers a bunch of questions from Twitter. Tweet your questions and spread the love using the hashtag #congratulationspod on Twitter and everywhere else, and don't forget to rate, review, listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. For the true babies: Merchandise: https://store.chrisdelia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdelia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisdelia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisdeliaofficial/ YouTube Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2rA0sI0

Welcome to episode number 13 of the Dreams for Breakfast podcast! Today I’m super excited to introduce you to Emily Merrell, founder of Six Degrees Society. Emily, also lovingly referred to as "20 questions" has always loved figuring out people's stories. Upon graduating from Denison University, she moved to Buenos Aires to master her Spanish  and worked in various industries (ask her about Malbec). Following her return to New York City, she landed in the Fashion world specializing in Events & Marketing working at Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Tory Burch and INTERMIX. In 2014 she dreamt up Six Degrees Society and in 2016 she made her dream a full-time business. Emily is the master of creating events full of style and substance where she skillfully connects people together…so they can learn new things and of course have fun - all while completely removing ALL of the negative connotations we’d traditionally associate with networking. And in today’s episode we’re talking about the simple strategies for how we can approach networking in a totally non-icky, non-sleazy and completely authentic and meaningful way. As an introvert, I’m rarely enthusiastic about networking, which was one of the reasons I was attracted to Emily’s style of event…. After attending my first one, I felt equally and energized and excited about the connections I made! ...And on that note, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at the upcoming San Francisco event on 28th February. I’ll be talking on the topic of Work and Worth where we’ll be exploring how playing to our strengths can help us make better, more informed decisions, create alignment with our biggest desires… If you’re in San Francisco, I would LOVE to see you there!  

For someone who gets up at 3 AM, she's sure bubbly! Join my friend and NBC's TODAY Show producer, Carter McKay, and I as we make Lamb Labneh Flatbreads (/set off a NYC apartment smoke alarm) and giggle about what our herbal spirit animal is. Let's just say, I'm 100% with her on "sage" "shopping at Club Monaco."

Hall of Femmes highlights outstanding women within design. In episode #1, Ika Johanesson interviews Ruth Ansel, legendary art director and designer. Ansel has been the art director of Harper’s Bazaar (1960s), The New York Times Magazine (1970s) and Vanity Fair (1980s). Each time she was the first woman to hold that position. In the early 1990s, she formed her own design studio. She designed such notable books as The Sixties by Richard Avedon, Women and The White Oak Dance Project by Annie Leibovitz, and a master monograph for Taschen by Peter Beard. She continued to work closely with Richard Avedon and designed several significant portfolios of his work for The New Yorker. Her studio has also designed ad campaigns for such brands as Versace, Club Monaco, and Karl Lagerfeld. Ruth has received the Gold Medal for Design — the Art Directors Club’s most prestigious award — and the Society of Publication Design Award for Continuing Excellence in Publication Design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Target "Shops" are unveiled tomorrow! Also, have you checked out the new Club Monaco website? And with the premier of the 2nd season of Sherlock, Rachel shares her discovery of Sherlockology. Ryan has some exciting event announcements, Rachel recaps an FIT lecture with Franca Sozzani, and SpeakingOfFashion is doing a book review! Listen up!