Podcast appearances and mentions of Donna Karan

Fariba Jalili is a COO/Global Operations Executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership and operations. Fariba has held positions with industry leaders such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barneys New York. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowering teams to excel, cultivating a positive work environment, and maintaining open lines of communication to inspire peak performance. In this episode, Andreas Skorski interviews Fariba, a veteran retail executive, about her journey from FIT and NYU Stern to leadership roles. She shares key career moments and leadership insights.

Schafft man es mit 30 Teilen perfekt gekleidet zu sein? Kaum zu glauben, aber unser Mode-Podcast Lost On Planet Fashion feiert seinen ersten Geburtstag! Ein Jahr voller inspirierender Fashion-Talks, spannender Designer-Geschichten und tiefgehender Diskussionen über Stil, Trends und Modekultur. Wir sind unglaublich stolz und dankbar, dass Du uns auf dieser Reise begleitet hast! Natürlich feiern wir dieses Jubiläum gebührend – mit einer ganz besonderen Episode, die Dir nicht nur wertvolle Fashion-Insights liefert, sondern auch jede Menge Unterhaltung bietet. Thema dieser Episode: Capsule Wardrobe – Minimalismus mit maximalem Style! Was wäre, wenn Dein Kleiderschrank nur noch aus 30 bis 50 perfekt aufeinander abgestimmten Teilen bestehen würde? Kein Stress mehr beim morgendlichen Anziehen, keine Fehlkäufe, keine überquellenden Regale – stattdessen ein durchdachtes, nachhaltiges und vielseitiges Fashion-Konzept: die Capsule Wardrobe. Diese Methode wurde in den 70er-Jahren als Gegenbewegung zur wachsenden Konsumkultur entwickelt. Designerin Donna Karan bewies mit ihrer ikonischen "Seven Easy Pieces"-Kollektion, dass eine kleine, gut kuratierte Garderobe nicht langweilig sein muss – sondern das Beste aus Deinem Stil herausholen kann. Weniger Teile, mehr Kombinationsmöglichkeiten, mehr Kreativität! Nadine war so begeistert von diesem Thema, dass sie die Episode komplett übernommen hat – und das Ergebnis kann sich hören lassen! Freu Dich auf eine humorvolle, informative und inspirierende Reise in die Welt der Capsule Wardrobe. Wir sprechen über die Vor- und Nachteile, zeigen, wie Du Deine Garderobe gezielt aufbaust, und klären, ob dieser Modetrend wirklich für jeden geeignet ist. Außerdem grenzen wir den Begriff zu verwandten Themen, wie Quiet Luxury, Minimalismus und Normcore ab. Bonus: Die besten Outtakes aus 1 Jahr Lost On Planet Fashion! Zum Geburtstag gibt's noch ein kleines Extra: Unsere lustigsten Versprecher, spontanen Lacher und chaotischen Behind-the-Scenes-Momente aus einem Jahr Podcast-Geschichte. Denn Fashion darf Spaß machen – und das gilt auch für unseren Podcast! Hör jetzt rein und erfahre, wie Du Deinen Kleiderschrank revolutionierst! Alle besprochenen Looks und Inspirationen findest du auf unseren Social Media Kanälen @lostonplanetfashion.

Regular listeners would know that we at QF are avid op shoppers. We like nothing more than to rifle through $1 baskets of stale smelling Lycra at our local Noffs in the hope of finding an original Donna Karan bodysuit.But that's because we have the choice. We have the leisure time, the energy and even the funds to cover those pesky op shop inflations..For those one in eight adult Australians who live below the poverty line, and for women in shelters who have escaped domestic violence, choice of any kind is a luxury, and actually so is being gifted the chance of a fresh start with a carefully curated wardrobe of never worn - never sold clothes courtesy of Thread Together.Just a few years ago Burberry was famously caught burning its excess stock for fear it'd end up in the hands of the poor (if you're British you'll know how ironic this is, given the chav check and the old adage that style can't be bought, but that's another story for another episode) ..Impressive, then, that Thread Together has managed to successfully convince 2,000 fashion brands to be less mean (and toxic) about their unsold stock. Overproduction to the tune of 30 per cent is the norm now. According to Thread Together CEO Anthony Chesler, for our planet's eight billion people there are now $100 billion units of clothing being produced annually. No wonder the TT warehouse is so vast.We opened this can of wriggling worms after a tour of the place last year with the man himself…… and while we're none the wiser about overproduction, we wholeheartedly concede that Thread Together is a great service making the best of a bad situation. Find out about teambuilding and volunteer opportunities here.Remember to email any questions or comments and please use the codeword ‘Acorn' in the subject line (we'll explain later lol…)Email: questioningfashionpodcast@slogue.com.auWe'd love a review on Apple PodcastsAnd follow us here..instagram.com/questioningfashionpodcastinstagram.com/jogambaleinstagram.com/alidibleytiktok.com/@bellstreet This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit questioningfashion.substack.com

Joining Shahin and Vinnie is marketing legend, Mark Ritson, Founder of the Mini MBA. From almost buying Kylie Minogue's house, to consulting, and building a global brand, Mark shares with us the journey of his Mini MBA.

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

In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Irene Chen, Co-Founder of Parker Thatch, the California-based brand known for its functional luxury handbags and accessories. Irene shares how she and her husband, Matthew Grenby, built the company from its early days as an e-stationery business into a thriving eight-figure brand loved for its customizable, timeless designs.We dive into the pivotal moment when handbag icon Kate Spade encouraged them to focus on accessories, the challenges of standing out in the competitive luxury market, and how Irene's background at Donna Karan and Calvin Klein shaped her approach to building a brand. Irene also opens up about bootstrapping Parker Thatch's growth, why personal expression is at the heart of every design, and what it's like to run a company with your spouse while raising a family.If you're curious about scaling a brand, creating a strong community, or what it takes to build a business that lasts, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Irene's inspiring journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Now on The Kara Goldin Show! Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Irene Chen and Parker Thatch:https://www.instagram.com/parkerthatch/https://notesfromirene.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerThatchhttps://www.parkerthatch.com/ Sponsored By:Range Rover Sport - The Range Rover Sport is your perfect ride. Visit LandRoverUSA.com and check it out.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/kara Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/654

Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are the co-founders of Parker Thatch, a luxury handbag and accessories brand they bootstrapped to 8-figures over the course of 20 years. Matt's expertise spans tech, design, and marketing, while Irene brings deep fashion industry knowledge from working with powerhouse brands like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein.In this episode of DTC Pod, Matt and Irene share how they navigated the shift from an e-stationery startup to eventually finding product-market fit with their signature luxury bags. They discuss key lessons learned in bootstrapping—the importance of market timing, how to manage inventory risks, and why flexibility and systems are critical when growing a brand.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Founding and Evolution of Parker Thatch2. Initial Business Concepts and Pivots3. Strategies for Managing and Allocating Inventory4. Importance of Flexibility in Business Operations5. Bootstrapping and Capital Allocation6. Building Systems for Scalability7. Marketing and Demand Generation Strategies8. Community and Customer EngagementTimestamps00:00 Matt and Irene's backgrounds before Parker Thatch 06:55 Starting an e-stationery business in 200007:43 Pivoting to selling physical stationery and home goods 9:00 Lessons on market timing and pivoting when starting a business11:51 Changing company name from iomoi to Parker Thatch13:52 Creating Parker Thatch's debut handbag18:19 Bootstrapping, capital allocation, inventory decisions22:08 Why early business success depends on flexibility and testing25:53 Introducing leather bags and streamlining production29:10 Why small businesses fail without systems32:29 Shifting to systems thinking to enable business growth35:07 Marketing strategies to drive customer demand37:01 Building community and brand identity around "functional luxury"42:34 Relationship dynamics as husband and wife co-founders45:55 Key focuses for 2025 and beyond with PTTV 47:48 Where to find and connect with Parker ThatchShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby -  Co-Founders of Parker ThatchBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the world of styling, sharing my journey from an unpaid internship with a major hip-hop artist to dressing models for top Fashion Week designers like Vera Wang and Michael Kors. I break down the different types of styling, including celebrity, fashion shows, TV, and personal styling, explaining why I chose to focus on helping everyday professionals match their style with their message. Learn about the realities of work-life balance in celebrity styling, the seasonality of Fashion Week, and why personal styling offers autonomy and fulfillment. Whether you're considering a career in styling or looking to refine your personal look, this episode is packed with insights, advice, and inspiration to guide you. KEY POINTS - Jasmene's journey as a wardrobe stylist  -  Challenges celebrity styling and opportunities like fashion shows  - New York Fashion Week with designers like Jason Wu, Donna Karan, and Vera Wang  - The importance of matching a client's style with their message - The fulfillment of personal styling with speakers, coaches, consultants, and executives  - On Jasmene's experience in TV and film styling for different roles  - Advice for aspiring stylists: Understand the fundamentals of color, body types, and styling - The importance of networking and building professional relationships  - Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and continuity in the industry  - Explore different avenues of styling and do not be limited to the current path  QUOTES  "You are addressing a character. So it's not necessarily where you are addressing a celebrity; they're going to be rated on the red carpet based on their look. You are addressing a character." – Jasmene Bowdry "You really want to start getting into some of the fundamental learning so that you can start your own personal styling business."  – Jasmene Bowdry RESOURCES Shop My Looks – Love my style? Shop all my looks and similar pieces directly in my LTK store: Shop here. Jasmene Bowdry  IG | @jasmenebowdry AND This is produced by EPYC Media Network

Jennifer Waverek has 30+ years of experience in brand strategy and graphic design, working both in-house and as a principle partner in her own creative agency. Jennifer is worked for fortune 500 companies such as Martha Stewart Living, Clinique, and Donna Karan to local boutiques and art collectives. Jennifer holds a BA in Visual Arts and Art History from Columbia University. Jennifer has shown work in the disciplines of painting, printmaking, graphic design, and handbuilt ceramics. Jennifer is the creative director and brand strategist behind BKLYN CLAY. https://ThePottersCast.com/1098

Join us for Episode 129 of Living the Authentic Life: A Conversation with Sachin Ahluwalia, Co-Creator of Sachin & Babi. This week we take you on a fashion journey through time talking with Sachin, the creative mind behind the brand Sachin & Babi. We discussed how the brand challenges traditional ways of approaching fashion by creating new rules. They believe fashion isn't about following trends; it's about putting a personal twist on things and making them your own. Growing up, Sachin often saw his mother working diligently with garments and textiles. This environment of passion and craftsmanship in India planted the seed for his future in worldwide fashion. Both Sachin and his wife Babi who met and fell in love in college, share a loyalty to this tradition and commitment to creating beautifully tailored pieces from fit to form to fabric. Join us as he shares stories of starting their journey together by knocking on doors and presenting their designs to anyone willing to listen—until they landed on the doorsteps of Oscar de la Renta to Donna Karan and beyond. From honing their craft to pushing boundaries, you will be mesmerized with their passion for fashion, the people on their team, the vibrant Indian culture and the women who wear their designs.

Lauren and Harper's Bazaar executive editor Leah Chernikoff stayed up late to discuss the CFDA Fashion Awards, which took place Monday, October 28, under the big blue whale at the Natural History Museum in New York City. They reveal who looked good, who won and who didn't, and what Blake Lively, Marc Jacobs, Alix Earle, Donna Karan, Todd Oldham (!), Cardi B, and Addison Rae were up to. Plus, Lauren digs into the LVMH-Trump connection and also reads the tea leaves on the future of Coach and Michael Kors. 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

This is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s. The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. For the past few weeks I've been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I'd love to know if you're watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. I'd love to know if you've watched In Vogue in its entirety and now that it's over, what do you think? Do we need a season 2? If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over @charisse_kenion on Instagram or commenting directly on Spotify because now we can actually chat to each other over there. Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally, make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you'll also be helping me to build this community! Artwork image via Hulu/Disney+ Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32uFwO7vKlN3K5WO0xiJ2w?si=b2cbe13cd77741e8 CK1 video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdJ13bB4/ Ep. 181; Beauty Bio: The importance of ‘90s model Jenny Shimizu when it comes to race and sexuality: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lBQ2ftdASmyY5gbbi6QIa?si=244518638f124e8e Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist on Fragrantica.com: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Donna-Karan/Cashmere-Mist-Eau-de-Toilette-496.html Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

Hannah Attalah's journey with Oceanus began with her love for fashion and hand-embroidery. After studying at the London College of Fashion and working with big names like Donna Karan and Jenny Packham, Hannah realized her true passion lays in textiles and elaborate designs. Her work with the intricacies of evening wear and the management of different hand-beading techniques ultimately led her to founding Oceanus, where she could express her love for color, texture, and craftsmanship. Hannah Attalah is the founder of Oceanus, a London-based luxury brand that is renowned for its intricate hand-embellished swimwear and bold designs inspired by the founder's love of fashion and textiles. Oceanus stands out for its distinctive use of hand-beading, sustainable fabrics, and vibrant colors. The brand has achieved international recognition, being featured from the beginning in top retailers like Neiman Marcus and Revolve, while also boasting a strong celebrity following. The growing demand for luxury swimwear, driven by sustainability, experiential luxury, and social media influence, is consolidating swimwear into a statement of status, with the market projected to reach $30.8 billion by 2032. ABOUT Season 5 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur Ashley McDonnell. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders. NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/ THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell Videography: Ben O'Neill and Morgan Prudhomme Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska Newsletter: Beatriz Barros Styling: Johanna Dooley Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy Public Relations: Align Agency Content Creation: Kinsman & Co

Could it be…season 5 is looking up?? The gang is caught off guard when the Rolf starts to wear off and they might know the reason why. Shawn falls in love with a purse – leaving breadcrumbs for what will become an iconic BMW romance, and the most complete introduction of a character yet. And any time you get a little Maggie Lawson, you know it's gonna be good. We might have an imaginary Feeny, but this episode is no hallucination. Things are getting better on an all-new Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan (1994) + The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy (1986) + Barbra Streisand's The Prince of Tides (1991) 8/9/24 S6E59 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

Walk the runway with us as we dig into American fashion icon Donna Karan and her memoir "My Journey" live from Bowery Ballroom. We discuss her journey from commuting to Parsons to becoming the Queen of 7th Avenue, and everything in between. We delve into her uneven friendship with Barbra Streisand, why you can never gain weight in the shoulders, steamy affairs, branding DKNY, fundraising for Haiti with Wyclef Jean, and of course redefining the way women dress #desk2dinner. Come to our merch pop up! CBC JEANS COLLECTION8/15 4-7 PM6 Allen St, NYCFredericks & MaeDrinks by Rodeo WineSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays episode i sit down with Bernt Ullmann, a prominent figure in the licensing and brand management industry, often referred to as the "$6 Billion Man." Ullmann shares insights from his extensive career, including his involvement in one of the largest celebrity licensing deals with Jennifer Lopez, valued at $3.5 billion. He discusses his journey from working with Donna Karan and Fubu to partnering with Tommy Hilfiger and launching Star Branding. The conversation delves into the intricacies of licensing, highlighting its two primary forms—territory and product licensing—and the significant role it plays in business expansion.Bernt offers practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses beyond traditional methods like funnels and social media. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and thinking big, citing examples such as Fubu's innovative trade show strategy and Tommy Hilfiger's collaboration with Gigi Hadid. The episode underscores the potential of licensing and strategic partnerships to drive growth and reach new markets, encouraging entrepreneurs to overcome limited beliefs and explore these opportunities. Ullmann also shares resources for listeners to learn more about his work and continue their education in brand acceleration and IP monetization.CHAPTERS01:08 - Introduction to the $6 Billion Man: Ben Allman02:09 - Ben Allman's Career Highlights and Major Deals03:30 - Brand Management and IP Monetization in Fashion04:42 - The Evolution of Fubu: From $100 Million to $400 Million05:55 - Star Branding and The $3.5 Billion J Lo Deal07:08 - Understanding Licensing: Territory and Product Licensing08:35 - Practical Steps for Small Businesses to Start Licensing09:15 - Creative Marketing Tactics: The Fubu Trade Show Strategy10:31 - Celebrity Collaborations: The Tommy Hilfiger & Gigi Hadid Example12:18 - Case Study: The Jennifer Lopez Deal with Kohl's14:09 - Breaking into New Markets with Strategic Partnerships16:43 - Thinking Big: Overcoming Limited Beliefs in Business17:59 - Final Thoughts on Expanding Your Business with Licensing18:27 - Where to Learn More About Ben Allman19:00 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration ProspectsConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Our lives are a journey, and like every journey, where you start out and where you end up is what makes life so interesting.  My guest on this episode is Tracey Woodward, who, like many people, didn't have the easiest start in life. However, unlike many people, she didn't let her past define her future.  Tracey shares her life story, starting with being born prematurely to a teenage mother in the 1960s to her struggle with illiteracy and surviving in an environment marked by crime and neglect.  Despite these challenges, Tracey's perseverance and determination saw her rise to senior positions in renowned beauty companies such as Aveda, Urban Retreat, and Donna Karan.  Tracey's story is a story of resilience and the power of transformation. It's a story of grit, street smarts, personal reinvention and a living example of "Your past does not equal your future."  So, on today's podcast, we discuss: ●      The importance of looking like you belong.●      Why you shouldn't be afraid of asking for help …and…●      Not being afraid of getting it wrong.   And lots more! In this Episode: 01:24 Introducing Tracey Woodward03:24 Tracy's early life and struggles 09:12 Stories of survival and street smarts16:19 Learning to read and write22:25 Choosing a different path in life27:37 Discovering support and an introduction to the beauty world37:52 Career milestones and mentorship41:37 Overcoming challenges and achieving success45:30 Reflecting on personal growth  Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!Until next time! AntonyLinks and Resources: Grow My Salon Business Website | Facebook | Instagram Tracey Woodward  Instagram |

This week, I sit down with the PR legend herself, Kelly Cutrone! The CEO of People's Revolution is known for her no-bullshit approach and continues to pave the way for the girls and the gays to have a voice in the fashion industry. Kelly's client roster includes big names like Vivienne Westwood, Agent Provocateur, and Donna Karan. She's also a two-time New York Times National Best-Selling Author and has appeared on reality TV shows like The Hills, Kell on Earth, and America's Next Top Model. This episode is pure chaos, but it's like hanging out with your two girlfriends, drinking margaritas, and doing dope shit.   Connect with Kelly:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycutrone/ , https://www.instagram.com/peoplesrevteam/  Website: https://www.peoplesrevolution.com/    Connect with Liz:   Website: https://www.listentoliz.com/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ , https://www.instagram.com/coolcoolcool/    For exclusive content, support Liz on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listentoliz   

Ken Pilot speaks with Ramy Brook Sharp one year later on The Retail Pilot podcast. Ramy is the Founder and CEO of eponymous brand, Ramy Brook.In this conversation, Ken and Ramy discuss the current state of Ramy Brook, a fashion brand, and the strategies they are implementing to grow the business. They talk about the balance between wholesale and e-commerce, successful collaborations, marketing tactics, and the use of technology like AI in the fashion industry. In this part of the conversation, Ramy Brook Sharp discusses the use of AI technology in the fashion industry, the growth and future plans for Ramy Brook, and the potential for expansion into new product categories and markets. She also talks about the importance of the team and the role of her husband in the financial aspect of the business. The conversation concludes with a rapid-fire round of questions.Takeaways·     Ramy Brook is a fashion brand known for its sexy, silky tops and contemporary price point.·     The company has a balanced approach to sales, with about 50% of revenue coming from wholesale and 50% from e-commerce.·     Successful collaborations with jewelry designers, shoe brands, and activewear companies have helped expand Ramy Brook's product offerings and reach new customers.·     Marketing efforts focus on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, as well as influencer partnerships and traditional digital marketing.·     The use of AI technology, such as Raspberry AI, is being explored to improve design iterations and speed up the production process. AI technology can save time and improve the process in the fashion industry, particularly in areas like photo shoots and design decisions.·     Ramy Brook is focused on slow and steady growth, with plans to expand the team in design and sales.·     The brand is exploring new product categories such as jewelry and accessories.·     International expansion is a key area of growth for Ramy Brook.·     The company is considering opening brick-and-mortar stores in strategic locations.·     Ramy Brook admires designers Donna Karan and Diane von Furstenberg and would like to meet Taylor Swift. Chapters00:00Introduction and Catching Up02:47The Growth of Ramy Brook: From Sexy Tops to a Full Collection06:15Balancing Wholesale and E-commerce: Ramy Brook's Sales Strategy10:24Successful Collaborations: Expanding Ramy Brook's Product Offerings15:06Marketing Tactics: Social Media, Influencers, and Digital Advertising26:17The Impact of AI Technology in the Fashion Industry28:13Growth and Future Plans for Ramy Brook31:43Exploring New Product Categories and Markets37:12The Importance of the Team and Financial Oversight38:21Potential Expansion into Brick-and-Mortar Stores42:23Rapid-Fire Round: Celebrity Guests, Favorite Designers, and More

Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Elisa Parker.  Elisa connects people through the power of story, partnership and solutions to amplify women's leadership and close the gender gap. She has served as the founder of cutting-edge organizations and programs, a nationally acclaimed radio host, producer, coalition builder, strategist and visionary for equity and social justice. She currently oversees Equal Voice | Equal Future, a new gender justice media hub championed by the Fund for Women's Equality and its sister organization, the ERA Coalition. Moving from silos to solidarity through partnership development, programming and hosting the Coalition's new podcast, Equality Talks, she is intent on spreading the word of the Equal Rights Amendment to ensure the 28th Amendment is published in our Constitution. Elisa is the founder, director and host of the award-winning media program and organization, See Jane Do, co-founder of 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, Indivisible Women and 100 Women Change Hollywood. Other notable works include creating the Passion into ActionTM Women's Conference, TEDxGrassValley, Raising Jane and the See Jane Do Media Lounge. She's spoken at events such as, The United State of Women Summit, UN Commission on the Status of Women, TEDx, The Women's March, March for Civility, The Power Women Summit and Netroots Nation. She reaches thousands through partnership with like-minded organizations and develops organizational-wide initiatives, communications strategies for events and digital media campaigns that support gender equality, diversity and inclusion. For over 17 years she has served as an award-winning talk radio host and DJ for KVMR and hosted and managed the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Media Lounge, the largest festival of its kind. Her interviews include luminaries such as Lily Tomlin, Gloria Steinem, Eve Ensler, Melissa Etheridge, Shawn Colvin, Mick Fleetwood, Donna Karan, Geena Davis, Patrick Stewart, Debra Winger, Yvon Chouinard, Jennifer Newsom, Michael Franti, Kathy Griffin, Krishna Das, Joan Blades, Indigo Girls, Sandra Bernhard, Monique Coleman, Simrit Kaur, Terry Tempest Williams, Helen Reddy and other positive deviants across the country who have taken a left turn and are creating new models, programs and systems to create positive social impact. Elisa is a recipient of the Jody Fenimore Award for Public Affairs and Osborn-Woods Community Service Award. She served on the KVMR Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee to SheAngels. Elisa is an alumna of the Women's Media Center Progressive Women's Voices program, Take the Lead Women and the Vote, Run, Lead Go Run program. She holds a BA in Communications from San Francisco State and a MA in Organization Development & Leadership from the University of San Francisco.   seejanedo.com 50womencan-media.com EqualVoice.org eracoalition.org www.sheangelinvestors.com

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1179, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: State Of The Book 1: "The Help". Mississippi. 2: "The Last Picture Show". Texas. 3: "Washington Square". New York. 4: "Centennial" by James Michener. Colorado. 5: "The Grapes of Wrath"--2 states please, where the story begins and ends. Oklahoma and California. Round 2. Category: Tell 1: Although he may be legendary, William Tell is one of the best-known heroes of this nation. Switzerland. 2: This form of "William" is in the German title of Friedrich Schiller's play about Tell. Wilhelm. 3: In the traditional William Tell story, this is the cause of death of the cruel governor Gessler. shot with an arrow. 4: It was Tell's response when Gessler asked what the extra arrow was for. to kill him if he missed with the first one. 5: The overture to this Italian composer's opera about William Tell is used to speed things up. Rossini. Round 3. Category: Guinness Animal Records 1: The largest one ever made by birds was built by bald eagles and weighed over 6,700 lbs.. a nest. 2: A Texas cat named Dusty must have been the cat's meow as she had 420 of these. kittens. 3: Some of these arthropods have as many as 750 legs, not a thousand as their name implies. a millipede. 4: The Gaboon viper has the longest of any snake, nearly 2". the fang. 5: It's the slowest-moving land mammal, and its name is a synonym for laziness. a sloth. Round 4. Category: The New York Times Style 1: An nytimes.com slide show on this woman's style included the red and black number from Election Night 2008. Michelle Obama. 2: Disco hoops and other styles of extravagant these "suggest you are taking the party with you". earrings. 3: A blog post notes that Junya Watanabe's Spring '09 collection continues to rely on this basic type of working pants. jeans. 4: In May 2008 the times reported on a more modest look in this wear, including boy shorts and halter tops. swimwear. 5: The times said this "NY" designer became "a Seventh Avenue original" using tights as a foundation for skirts and shirts. Donna Karan. Round 5. Category: A Success With Brush 1: In "The Story of Painting" Sister Wendy says, "He is much more than a painter of the fair and fat". (Peter Paul) Rubens. 2: An early 1730s work by Canaletto shows this canal city's "Quay of the Piazzetta". Venice. 3: There are 2 versions of John Singleton Copley's "Watson and" this sea predator in U.S. galleries. the Shark. 4: For your information, no, your six-year-old could not make paintings just like this man's 1952 "Convergence". (Jackson) Pollock. 5: Victorine Meurent, his favorite model, is the nude in his "Le dejeuner sur l'herbe". Edouard Manet. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

To the cult British interior and furniture designer Ilse Crawford, interiors too often take a backseat to architecture. Through her humanistic, systems-thinking, “Frame for Life” approach, however, Crawford has shown how interiors and architecture should instead be viewed on the same plane and, as she puts it on this episode of Time Sensitive, “walk hand in hand.” Widely known for creating indoor spaces that are notable in their tactility, warmth, and comfort—environments that incorporate, to use her phrase, “visceral materiality”—Crawford oversees her namesake London-based design studio, Studioilse, which she launched in 2003, and whose projects include the first Soho House members' club in New York, the Ett Hem hotel in Stockholm, and the Cathay Pacific lounges in Hong Kong. Crawford is also the founder of the department of Man and Wellbeing at the Design Academy Eindhoven, in the Netherlands, which she headed for two decades. Prior to her career as a designer, she was the celebrated founding editor of Elle Decoration U.K.On this episode, Crawford discusses her approach to crafting beautiful, highly original spaces that push against today's speedy, copy-paste, Instagram-moment world; her early career in media; and her personal definition of the word “slow.”Special thanks to our Season 9 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:[5:09] StudioIlse[7:25] A Frame for Life[58:32] Design Academy Eindhoven[7:25] Svenkst Tenn[7:25] Ett Hem[16:36] Jeanette Mix[1:02:51] Cathay Pacific[47:42] Elle Decoration[29:11] The Eyes of the Skin[33:52] Alvar Aalto[33:52] Paimio Sanatorium[33:52] Christopher Alexander[31:35] Sensual Home[35:24] Leonard Koren[35:46] Frida Escobedo[47:42] Architect's Journal[47:42] The World of Interiors[47:42] Min Hogg[52:48] Donna Karan[54:04] Soho House[54:04] Babington House[1:00:08] Home Is Where the Heart Is?

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe economic system is now taking on two narratives, Yellen, Biden and the Fed and the the logical thinking people. Biden will continually play up the economy while it is crashing. In the end this will give all leverage to Trump. The [DS] is now struggling, everything they have tried has failed, Trump is not leaving and the indictments are not working. Actually the opposite is happening, the people see who the the destroyers really are. Trump warns that there is a terrorist attack headed our way. During 2024 the events will intensify and the people will become more awake. In the end the people will try the [DS] at the ballot box. Everything we are witnessing is the trial.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1751473868768784748?s=20  slowdown, much less a recession, with this kind of fiscal stimulus washing over the land. Over the past four years, the debt grew by 46.5%, while the economy grew by only 27.6% (both in current dollars). The green label in the chart is the technical jargon for what is going on here that we've used for many years, at first jokingly, but in recent years it has become reality: https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1751588557506920848?s=20 that de-banking is a real thing actually happening to the right. Canada did it to the truckers. JPMorgan is doing it to conservatives and Christians. It was done to J/6 protestors. All it takes is a simple Google search. De-banking is real. https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1751590950294471103?s=20   https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1751322505623572557?s=20   Political/Rights 15 Facts About E. Jean Carroll's Allegations Against Trump the Media Don't Want You to Know Here are some facts about Carroll's story that the establishment media do not want the public to know: 1.  Bergdorf Goodman has no surveillance video of the alleged incident. 2.  There are zero witnesses to the alleged sexual attack. 3.  Carroll first came forward — conveniently — with the allegations while promoting her book What Do We Need Men For? in 2019, which featured a list of “The Most Hideous Men of My Life.” 4.  Carroll was unable to remember when this alleged attack even occurred. She told her lawyer in 2023, “This question, the when, the when, the date, has been something I've [been] constantly trying to pin down.” She has jumped years — originally beginning with 1994, then moving to 1995, and even floating to 1996. She cannot remember the season in which the alleged attack occurred either. 5.  The Donna Karan blazer dress she claims to have worn during the alleged incident was not even available at the time of her claims. Trump Attorney Boris Epshteyn told reporters, “She said, ‘This is the dress I wore in 1994.' They went back, they checked. The dress wasn't even made in 1994.” “And that's why the date's moved around. This is the 80s. Is it the 90s? Is it the 2000s? President Trump has consistently stated that he was falsely accused, and he has the right to defend himself,” he added. 6.  She never came forward with these allegations over the years despite constantly being open about sexuality, posting things that were very sexual in nature on social media — many of which Trump has shared. They include remarks such as “How do you know your ‘unwanted sexual advance' is unwanted, until you advance it?” and “Sex Tip I Learned From My Dog: When in heat, chase the male until he collapses with exhaustion … then jump him!” 7.  She said she was never raped,

Episode #46, December 20, 2023Fern Mallis, A Fashion Legend Imparts Wit And Wisdom On Her Career And LifeOn this exclusive episode, you will hear from the Godmother of Fashion, Fern Mallis, as she describes the trials and tribulations of her early days to her current role as President of her own consulting company.Listening to Mallis reflect on her hard-earned wisdom about the industry is the equivalent to enjoying a ten-course meal.  Few, if any, know the depth and the breadth of the industry like Mallis, and her knowledge is genuinely on display during this interview.  Often, Mallis is on the other side of the microphone interviewing fashion icons such as Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta,  Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few.  But, as an interviewee on Fashioncast® she is equally professional, patient, witty, and intelligent.Mallis has a keen sense of what's needed and expected in the industry.  For example, as Executive Director, Council of Fashion Designers of America (1991-2001), she worked tirelessly to launch what is now known as New York Fashion Week. Her efforts to make the show successful and financially viable broke many of the known rules for fashion event planning including soliciting sponsorships, a practice today that is part of the event protocol.  You'll hear; however, Mallis is quick to credit all those who have been so instrumental in her career.  It's been a collective effort in managing and leading the industry to new heights.   When interviewing Fern Mallis, it's obvious that she loves the fashion industry.  She is in her zone, a comfortable, familiar, and creative zone. In fact, Mallis is so enthusiastic about her role, she can't help but attract others to her mission to support and build a better fashion industry.  That beautiful attitude has served her outside of the industry as well as she has co-founded, directed, and volunteered for multiple nonprofits applying her fashion experience and business expertise to help raise millions of dollars.  A legacy that nearly rivals her life in fashion.Interviewing Fern Mallis was an honor, and we sincerely believe you'll enjoy the notable advice and insight from the fashion legend.www.fernmallis.comwww.92ny.orgwww.cfda.comwww.nyfw.com

Early Influences and Parsons Days  Aaron shares his roots in Detroit, emphasizing the significant influence the city had on his work.  Reflecting on his time at Parsons, Aaron talks about being one of the few people of color and the impact of industry shifts in the '90s.    Mentors and Personal Loss  Aaron discusses the early loss of his parents and how it shaped his resilience.  Brandice and Aaron explore the pivotal role of mentors, highlighting a special teacher who became a surrogate mother.    Fashion, Independence, and Cotton  Aaron's father's influence on his independence and practicality.  The impact of a blue-collar upbringing on Aaron's design perspective, especially his affinity for practical fabrics like cotton.    Career in Fashion and Industry Challenges  Aaron's extensive career working with Emmanuel and Garrow and the challenges faced by black designers in the industry.   The impact of the "one black model" rule and the European pedigree requirement in design rooms, casting offices, and editorial staff.    Illustrations as Art and Entrepreneurship  The evolution of Aaron's fashion illustrations, touching on his previous venture into greeting cards.  Brandice expresses admiration for Aaron's illustrations and suggests they could be a unique revenue stream.    From Brands to Own Line  Aaron's diverse experience working for various brands, including Sabbath Avenue.  The decision to launch his own line in 2019, driven by a desire to break free from a challenging job and a crossroads moment in his career.    The Crossroads Moment  Aaron reflects on a challenging job that led him to question if he wanted to continue working for others or embark on his creative journey.    Fashion Beginnings  Brandice discovers Aaron's Parsons graduate background and his experience working with renowned designers like Badgley Mischka and Donna Karan.  Aaron shares his early introduction to fashion, starting with illustrations of jewelry for Donna Karan collection, highlighting the impact of his artistic expression.    Independence, and Inspiration  The discussion moves into Aaron's early experiences of independence, learning to drive at 11, and the impact of his blue-collar background on his design perspective.  Aaron emphasizes the significance of practicality and usefulness in his designs, drawing inspiration from the blue-collar workwear he grew up with.   The conversation touches on Aaron's use of cotton in his collections and his approach to elevating simple, practical items on a grand scale.    Industry Challenges  The conversation sheds light on the scarcity of black talent in design rooms and the industry's preference for European pedigree.  Aaron shares his personal experience of breaking into the industry, working with Emmanuel and Garrow's American diffusion line, and the subsequent shift in the fashion landscape.    Launching A Potts and Creative Vision  The discussion transitions to Aaron's decision to launch his own line, A Potts, in 2019, and the pivotal role of meditation, self-reflection, and personal fashion creations in the process.  Brandice recounts her positive experience wearing an A Potts dress to the White House and the enthusiastic response from security guards.   Aaron talks about his intentional vision for A Potts as the go-to brand for creative professionals, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and the energy infused into the creative process.  The conversation concludes with Aaron's aspirations for A Potts, his desire to feed the lives of creators, and the impact of culture in today's interconnected world.    Website: APOTTScollection Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFRMovement/ ABOUT HFR: Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.

In this week's chapter, Jillian and Jerry argue over the merits of Shawn's growth as he finally starts to gain a personality. They learn about Shawn's hidden objectum sexuality, when he falls deeply in love with a purse he found on a random coffee table in school. Topanga manipulates Cory into doing her dirty work as she fetish-shames Shawn at every single possible turn, trying to force him into dating the devil. Also Eric is now experiencing lite schizophrenia, Jack wants to dabble and a rousing game of Marco Polo will commence. All this and Moore, on this week's satchel-smitten episode of The Story of Cory. Find us on Twitter @StoryofCoryPod Or email us with your thoughts and opinions at StoryofCoryPod@gmail.com download (right click, save as...) WARNING: This episode contains adult language.

Join me as I chat with esteemed yogi and photographer, Leo Lourdes, as he explores ways that yoga can help us overcome trauma.Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is: Leo LourdesLeo Lourdes is a globally renowned yoga master and transformational coach who has committed his life to helping clients improve their well-being in their private and professional lives. As the creator of Brahma Yoga and a wellness entrepreneur, he has taught, coached, and shared wisdom with, more than 40,000 people globally, including Elle Macpherson, Donna Karan, Dua Lipa, Helena Bonham Carter, and Oprah Winfrey. At the age of 22, he was the youngest consultant on London's prestigious Harley Street. He is a motivational speaker and a personal coach for business leaders. He has also been a consultant for organizations such as Accenture, Unilever, Disney, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as well as the yoga master for Blackstone, an investment company. He has an avid interest in the ecology and biodiversity of the planet, and he spends time in East Africa each year helping protect endangered wildlife and the rights of Indigenous people. He also supports an orphanage in the Himalayas that looks after more than 40 children. In addition to running yoga retreats and wellness festivals globally, he is passionate about songwriting and producing music, climbing mountains, and walking his beautiful beagle, Lamu. Www.ysyoga.co.ukPurchase his photo book: https://amzn.to/47f5HAhConsider supporting the podcast for $5 though BuyMeACoffeeSupport the show

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was the beautiful fashion PR who married the most eligible bachelor in America, John Kennedy Jr. The couple, and Carolyn's sister Lauren, tragically lost their lives when a plane flown by Kennedy crashed into the ocean in 1999.But Bessette Kennedy had an outsize influence on style and fashion in the 1990s that endures today, and her legacy has been celebrated in a new book, CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion, by the British author and fashion creative director Sunita Kumar Nair, with a foreword by Gabriela Hearst, and preface by Edward Enninful, OBE.On Episode 5 of Season 4 of Rodeo Drive - The Podcast, Kumar Nair talks with Lyn Winter about her carefully curated and sumptuously illustrated book, which tracks Bessette Kennedy's fairytale rise, starting with a job at a Calvin Klein store in a mall where she was, ”plucked by a corporate executive at Calvin Klein, and offered the golden ticket – come to New York.”From there the willowy blonde with a knack for an ultra-chic and minimal “thrown together look,” became a fashion muse herself, in an era when American fashion traded padded shoulders and power suits for the understated elegance and comfort of Klein, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren.Kumar Nair shares anecdotes about the celebrities – Kate Moss, Jennifer Aniston, Sharon Stone – and the great names in fashion and design who worked with Bessette Kennedy, and were inspired by her. She says the photographer Mario Sorrenti “remembers a time when they were sitting on the floor, talking about what the goals were for the advertising,” and corporate would want to know, “what does Carolyn think?”She also talks about Bessette Kennedy's powerful sense of self, wearing what pleased her despite societal expectations. When she married into American royalty, she might have taken to “wearing perhaps Dior or Yves Saint Laurent,” as well as the jewelry she inherited from her late mother-in-law Jackie Kennedy, also a fashion icon. “But instead she chose to wear Yohji Yamamoto and Ann Demeulemeester, and I think the only piece of jewelry (of Jackie Kennedy's) that she would wear often was Jackie's Cartier Tank.”Finally, Kumar Nair explains how Bessette Kennedy's allure endures today, in part because of how she approached life and clothes, with discretion and simplicity. “I think there is just this demand for her because there's a dignity in the way that she lived and I think it's inspiring for people who didn't grow up with her to pick up a book and discover her and her world.”Season 4 of Rodeo Drive – The Podcast is presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee with the support of The Hayman Family, Two Rodeo Drive, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, and the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau.Season 4 Credits:Executive Producer and Host: Lyn WinterOn behalf of the Rodeo Drive Committee: Kathy GohariScriptwriter and Editorial Advisor: Frances AndertonEditor and Videographer: Hans FjellestadTheme music by Brian BanksProduction Assistant: Isabelle AlfonsoListen, subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Visit the website: https://rodeodrive-bh.com/podcast/Join us on Instagram @rodeodrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and Youtube! When Aliza Licht (aka DKNY PR GIRL) left Donna Karan after 17 years, she was simply known as Aliza from DKNY. With no title to fall back on, Aliza knew she had to figure out who she was now and reshape her own narrative. Aliza's journey in self-reflection led to her writing her second book On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. By retelling her journey, Aliza shows readers how she rebranded herself and took control of her own story. Aliza believes that every individual is responsible for taking an active role in their own brand in today's ever-changing, noisy world. For Aliza's full back story, be sure to revisit her first guest appearance on Superwomen. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: ⁠alizalicht.com⁠ Social Media: Instagram: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Twitter: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ TikTok: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Big Ideas: -Questions to consider when thinking about your personal brand -How to talk about yourself without bragging -Individualized advice for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z for building a brand Links: Market Yourself: Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark- Aliza's first guest appearance on Superwomen On Brand Book On Brand Reading Companion Leave Your Mark: Podcast Leaving Their Mark LinkedIn List --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

Lane Tabb is focused on merging new technologies with localized artisan craftsmanship. Lane has worked as a creative director and head of product, with some of the most esteemed fashion leaders on the planet over the past 20 years including Donna Karan, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Jill Stuart, Herve Leger, Max Azria and many others. In 2013 Lane was tapped to lead a fashion technology startup in San Francisco. For 5 years Lane focused on the intersection of fashion and technology, which introduced her to thinking outside of the traditional fashion industry box. In 2019 Tabb returned to her roots in the fashion industry launching the LLABB ALM startup focused on Sustainable advanced luxury manufacturing. LLABB ALM was selected to participate in the XRC labs Accelerator in 2019, and in 2020 Tabb was selected to participate in the UBS Project Entrepreneur Accelerator. In September, Lane and Team won a CFDA production grant for innovation in sustainable manufacturing. In 2024 Tabb will continue her consulting for luxury brands and will be launching a sustainable fashion incubator, and a sustainable lifestyle brand NOVAE RES. Lane is based in NYC, sharing her West Village home with her husband George, and their two dogs Lucky and Rocket. On this episode, Lane speaks with Melissa Burkheimer about how her time in Silicon Valley led her to re-evaluate her relationship to fashion sustainability and launch a startup doing on-demand manufacturing of artisan-made pieces.

Jessica Kogan, a visionary digital brand innovator, began her illustrious career launching strategies for brands like Donna Karan, Urban Decay, and Elizabeth Arden. Over the years, she's carved digital niches for powerhouses like Prada, Giorgio Armani, and Chevron, and co-founded the digital-native business, Cameron Hughes Wine. As the force behind Vintage Wine Estates' digital transformation, she cemented its position as a leader in DTC adult beverage sales when she was their Chief Growth & Chief Experience Officer. Now as the Founder & CDO of "The Digital Voice", Jessica along with her cofounder Jennifer Kowskie, continues to shape digital-first brand narratives. Her expertise, recognized in Wine Business Monthly and featured in Forbes and Fox Business, makes her a sought-after voice in the industry. Other notable clients that Jessica has done marketing for in the past includes Anheuser-Busch, Diageo, Heineken, Tito's, L'Oreal, LVMH, and Nike. Questions and topics we covered include: The role of Chief Experience Officer defined and how it differs from CMO How has the DTC market evolved over time—from user behavior to industry trends, marketing strategy, and more? How is the brick-and-mortar store going to compete in the future? How does a business's brand affects their retail strategy and how it stays consistent both in digital and physical experiences? How to change a brand's messaging over time, based on changing market dynamics? How can brands identify, maintain, and capitalize on customer advocacy over time?  And more! You can connect with Jessica here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-kogan-43a455/  Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennysoto/

Today I would like to welcome a guest that I had the pleasure of meeting not too long ago. She received her undergraduate degree from UCLA.  Later went on as a consultant to Arthur Anderson, worked with Calvin Klein, Director of Product Development with Donna Karan. For the last two decades she's been working on Iomoi and is currently a Co-Founder/Partner at Parker Thatch.  I'm so excited to welcome Irene Chen to my podcast family! #EvieJeang #EvieUnbounded Subscribe, like, comment and share. You can reach our team at talktome@evieunbounded.com. Follow Evie Jeang and Irene Chen on social media to stay up to date with the latest news! www.Facebook.com/Evie.Jeang www.Instagram.com/EvieJeang www.Instagram.com/ParkerThatch www.Twitter.com/IdealLegalGroup www.LinkedIn.com/IdealLegalGroup www.EvieUnbounded.com

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we're proud to host one of today's most impactful spiritual teachers and intuitive experts, Peggy Rometo, who has been celebrated by notable names such as Demi Moore, Deepak Chopra, Donna Karan, and many more! Dive deep with us as she unravels some of her most profound spiritual encounters and revelations from her enlightening journey. Tune in for an episode that promises both inspiration and introspection. _________ Join Our Next ONLINE Event Aug 26-27: https://dannymorel.com/discover Athletic Greens are giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to: athleticgreens.com/DANNY Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Peggy Rometo: Peggy Rometo, world-renowned intuitive expert/ healer, psychic medium, spiritual teacher, Hay House author, wife, mother of three, and co-host of Bathroom Chronicles Podcast with her best friend Kimberly Van Der Beek. For more than two decades Peggy Rometo has been celebrated by notable names such as Demi Moore, Deepak Chopra, Donna Karan, and many more! Peggy is known for her clarity, accuracy, and healing energy work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyrometo/ Website: https://peggyrometo.com/ _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we're proud to host one of today's most impactful spiritual teachers and intuitive experts, Peggy Rometo, who has been celebrated by notable names such as Demi Moore, Deepak Chopra, Donna Karan, and many more! Dive deep with us as she unravels some of her most profound spiritual encounters and revelations from her enlightening journey. Tune in for an episode that promises both inspiration and introspection. _________ Join Our Next ONLINE Event Aug 26-27: https://dannymorel.com/discover Athletic Greens are giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to: athleticgreens.com/DANNY Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Peggy Rometo: Peggy Rometo, world-renowned intuitive expert/ healer, psychic medium, spiritual teacher, Hay House author, wife, mother of three, and co-host of Bathroom Chronicles Podcast with her best friend Kimberly Van Der Beek. For more than two decades Peggy Rometo has been celebrated by notable names such as Demi Moore, Deepak Chopra, Donna Karan, and many more! Peggy is known for her clarity, accuracy, and healing energy work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyrometo/ Website: https://peggyrometo.com/ _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

Some people are visionaries and some are executors. Jessica is both. Her career began with a bang, helping brands like Donna Karan, Elizabeth Arden, and Urban Decay develop communications strategies and reinvigorate their image. But she was also forming a healthy obsession with something novel at that time: the internet. Ultimately, the call of opportunity coming from the digital world became too loud to ignore, so she picked up. After continued success aiding major players like Prada, Gucci, and Giorgio Armani in carving out their digital niches, she found herself ready for something new. She co-founded Cameron Hughes Wine and never looked back. Twenty-one years later, it remains a leader in DTC wine sales — and Jessica, now serving as their Chief Growth & Experience Officer, remains a strategy powerhouse within it and all brands nestled under the Vintage Wine Estates umbrella. Jessica's Interactive Media Kit can be found here Cameron Hughes Wine Vintage Wine Estates Instagram - - - - - -  You're an ambitious woman.   You have big dreams for your brand and message.   You KNOW it's time to move past your VISIBILITY fears, so that the world becomes AWARE of your brilliance and can benefit from your gifts.   It's time to STEP OUT into greater levels of VISIBILITY.   And I can support you   My Visibility VIP Day (book me for a day) offer is LIVE, and I currently have only THREE (3) spots for the month of July.   Check out all the details here   And snag your spot!

This episode is a must-listen for fashion enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking inspiration to unleash their own passion. Delve into the world of Ripley Rader and discover how she fearlessly followed her passion, defying conventional norms and redefining women's fashion along the way.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to believe in yourself and what you are offering.How to stay on top of your vision as your company grows. Why you should not play the comparison game. How to find your individual purpose and freedom. How to stay in the present and not distracted by the future.Is the DIY mindset okay for business?Episode References/Links:Shop Ripley Rader on IGFollow Ripley Rader on IGRipley Rader WebsiteRipley Rader Camp Rocky Road PodcastGuest Bio:Ripley Rader is the founder of a clothing brand focused on empowering women to feel strong and unique. Her inclusive sizing and commitment to American-made production reflect her mission of making women feel good as they look. Featured in The Today Show, Forbes, and Vogue, Ripley's line has gained popularity among celebrities and everyday women alike. With a vision to embrace core values and empower women, Ripley continues to design clothing that inspires confidence and encourages women to embrace their badass selves.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Get your 15% discount for Toe Sox – use coupon code LESLEY15Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript: Ripley Rader 0:30  You can't overthink it. I think people are conditioned to think that conditions have to be perfect. It's ridiculous. Like, just do it. Like, there's nothing, think about it less than do it. If you're being called to do something, do it. You know? Yeah, that's the thing. Lesley Logan 2:00  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Okay, loves. If you're watching this episode on YouTube, you are not looking at twin sisters. However, I do think that our guests this week Ripley Rader and I do have some genes that can be shared because, oh my God, there's just so much that I love about this episode. I'm gonna have a hard time picking it out. But there's some little nuggets in here, you're gonna want to rewind, hit again, there's one towards the very end before we go into the ad break that I'm like, Oh, yes, yes to all of this. So, I'm so excited to have this guest on because she's a brand I see all the time. And she's one of these brands that I've like looked at, and I thought like, oh my god, like she's just getting, I remember her. I remember hearing about her 10 years ago. And now here she is just everywhere. She feels like she's everywhere. She's still growing. And it's just so fun to hear the journey and meet the maker behind something and also get honest advice from someone in the world who's doing their thing. And I think too often the world of Instagram and all these people trying to tell you like "be yourself," you know? just do it. Like, how? That's why this podcast exists. How. and I want the honest truth behind it. And you're gonna get that from today's guest. So Ripley Rader is our guest, she is the founder of those amazing pants that are always showing up in your feeds, and you are gonna look like a badass and then you're gonna hear why she's so obsessed with that. And I think, I think this is gonna be one of my favorite episodes you have, is one of my favorites. So, thank you so much for being a listener. Thank you very, very much for sharing the episodes. They are how, honestly, you sharing the episodes is how we get more listeners, how we can continue to get guests that inspire you to take messy action ditch perfection and Be It Till You See It. Here's Ripley.All right, Be It babe. I have fabulous guest. I'm gonna be really honest. When this person came across my radar, I was like, Is this the person whose pants are in my feed every single day? Because yes, I do want to talk to this amazing woman. I love to talk to women who have like taken an idea and then not only made it into fruition, but have like, somehow, you know, become omnipresent in our lives. Because these are the women that we can all learn from. So Ripley Rader, thank you so much for being our guest today. Can you tell everyone who you are? And in case they haven't heard of you, what you do?Ripley Rader 4:06  I, well, that's like the nicest introduction. So thank you for that. You're also my agent. My name is Ripley Rader. I am the founder and CEO of Ripley Raiders, same name, brand name, we sell women's contemporary clothing. We're particularly known for our pants. So, So, yes, but we are we are American made, American founded, ethically produced company, proudly.Lesley Logan 4:34  That's also not easy to do.Ripley Rader 4:37  No, no, not easy to do. And not easy to do at our price point even though it is a little higher than some others. But yes, we, it's something, it's like a, it's something that's very important to me, and I won't bend on it.Lesley Logan 4:48  Yeah, I love that. I mean, like, I mean, we can go so many places, but the earlier this year, our websites were, our servers were attacked. And so all of our websites went down, the whole thing, and like it was, yeah, so insert like vomit gag, like all the chills, I just died. And they were done for six days. And so it's just like daily, like, Okay, you still not up. Okay, so here's another email. Here's another post where I'm like, Hey, guys, thanks. But it was the values of transparency, authenticity, consistency, like, all the values that we like, you put together that was like, Okay, well, these are our values, and we have to live through them right now. And how do we get people that are on classes, and how do we do this so that like, they don't have to be on the website, like getting creative and using the values. And so I love that you're like, I'm not going to bend on this, it must be ethically produced and must be here, and we have to get a price point that is achievable. Even if it is on the higher end. I think that like, it makes it easier to know what to say yes and no to?Ripley Rader 5:49  Absolutely, absolutely. Okay, you know, what's right for you. And that's something people always say, they used to say to me, when you get big, it's not gonna. And I'm like, Well, we're big. So we're still doing it. So I don't know what to say to you. Like, maybe you just, you know, you start your own company somewhere else. But with this, we we really stand true to it. We're proud of it. Lesley Logan 6:10  Yeah. So let's like go into that. Like, I mean, obviously, being a woman CEO. It's still a rare thing, unfortunately. And then, of course, you are told things like, Oh, well, you can do that now. But when you get bigger, you can't do that. So how, how did you kind of basically go, I'm going to do this anyways? And then kind of how do you handle facing that kind of adversity?Ripley Rader 6:30  Well, I have delusional self esteem. And I think that a bunch of idiots have started companies and become really successful. And so my whole thinking is, if one person has done it, there's not a reason I couldn't do it as well. And I'm not afraid to learn as I go. So, someone, I just resigned on someone relatively new in a position and she goes, I'm learning I'm so sorry. She was apologizing. I'm just getting the row, I'm just figuring out the ropes. And I was like, we're all just figuring out the ropes at whatever level you're at. So if you're, if you can be vulnerable enough to be like, I'm just learning this, I don't know what I don't know, and, and learn it, whether it's YouTube, whether it's like I learned, I had, in the very beginning, when I started shooting during the pandemic, when I had to scale back financially. I like went on YouTube to go, how do I use a camera. And then I had in my, then I had incredible mentors come forward, like, Ripley, let me teach you. But I think that there's a willingness to learn is the key to listen to yourself and then learn and not be there's no shame in that. Like, there's no shame in not knowing what you don't know. And, so, then, with no shame, then you don't feel constantly small. Because there's an earnestness in building a business and I'm just as proud as the business 10 years ago, I started 10 years ago, as I am now. I'm also I'm prouder of that person. My life is much easier now. It's bigger now. But the grind was eight years ago when like, I couldn't get arrested by anybody. And, you know, you just keep doing it. And now it's a lot different. But I think that that's, you know, I also just don't listen to many people. I have, like four people I listen to.Lesley Logan 8:22  So okay, that's yes. Okay. I, I, we, I as someone who's on like, I'm on YouTube, I'm on all things and we gotta coach a lot of businesses and like, Oh, my God, these people are so mean to me. And I'm like, Are they on your list of people you listen to? Because if they're not you gotta go, they're hurting. Like they're not like, you cannot take that in, because you could, and then on the flip side, you could, there's so much information out there, you could be listening to 17,000 coaches for free between Instagram, and YouTube. And so I love that you're like, I have these four people look like I get advice from and that's where I go, that had to be really, it's hard, kind of hard to turn out, turn up the noise. But then once you can do it, it really helps pave the wayRipley Rader 9:08  It is. And I listened to, I mean, in some ways, we listened to anyone, when I was three years into the business, I brought on my husband to help and so he is running operations. And we talk all the time about people want to pitch us ideas and stuff will listen, but we don't absorb. I mean we sometimes there'll be something and we'll be like ooh, that's a little gem. Everything else you're saying is complete crap. But that momentary like flash of brilliance will take but nothing like you say nothing permeates except if someone of it truly is about four people. If they say something I listen, one of which is my 18 year old intern. She is absent now. Now I brought her on as a full on assistant, she's brilliant and smart and thinks outside the box and isn't limited by what happens to you when you become an adult. So she's one of the ones but I mean, I don't think it has to be like, not actually none of the people who are my touchstones are like business advisors. They're just people I really deeply trust and know have my back.Lesley Logan 10:15  Yeah. I love that you have been 18 year old and I think I wish that we all had one just like, where are the 18 year olds? Ripley Rader 10:23  They're amazing. And they're gonna save us Gen Z's or Gen Z's run my whole company, everyone under, besides me, I'm 42. everyone else is like 26 and under.Lesley Logan 10:35  I love it so much. Yeah, yeah, we would, so my husband also came on now as a CEO. So like I was, everyone was calling me the CEO. And I was like, why am I in all these meetings? Like, Well, you're the CEO. And I'm like, so I'm the ideas person. And when I heard Seth Godin go, no, there was like a CVO, there's a chief visionary officer, like, that's me. That's my job.Ripley Rader 10:58  Yeah.Lesley Logan 10:59  You do the meetings. You can be the CEO, and you can hire all the people. Yeah, I'm gonna be over here with my ideas. I want to go back because you said something, and I want to highlight it. You have been doing this for 10 years. I, I want to highlight that, because I think so many people are seeing you everywhere seeing the amazing product you put out. And they're thinking she just blew up. She's an overnight success. It happened in the last couple of years that I'm paying to my app paid into my ads. That's not true. You've been working your tail off for 10 years, probably more. And, and you said, like, that the version of you eight years ago, like my gosh, that what she had to do. You're so proud of like, what? How is it like to like, just be like, holding the torch like, Hey, listen to me, arrest me by my pants? How was that to get to where you're at now you have an 18 year old who can help you do the things?Ripley Rader 11:55  I think this goes back to a really deep belief in yourself and what you're offering. So I'm as proud of my products today, as I was eight years ago. I have the same pride in them. And I know they're good. And I haven't changed anything from eight years ago. You know, like, it's the same products. I mean, of course, additional ones. But I think that it's a matter of like, I just I think that you have to have delusional self esteem, a delusional belief in yourself and in your product. And, and that, and you have to be sort of tilted to it. Like, I forgot, who said that, I didn't, I didn't, that's a quoting of someone brilliant that I'm blanking on. But it's this idea of being mildly obsessed with what you do. And knowing that like, not being popular then had nothing to do with who I was, I just needed, I just needed to be, I needed more people to know me. And I knew if they knew me, my brand, they would love it, they would love them. And so I just sort of stayed true to that. So I really didn't let it affect my thought of who I was or who you know, whatever. And I just kept thinking, if more people and that's when marketing is wonderful, where they you and it's the truth now that we are out to so many people. I have to respond all the time to people on Instagram. And a lot of times it's me responding because we're just growing our team in the past two years, we've exploded so we don't have enough people to do everything. So I have people obviously on my team responding to customer service, but like we can't get to everything. So it'll be me personally responding going, We are not some Instagram marketing company. We are like a tiny team were our corporate team is a team of, including shipping and receiving, 10 people that's including me, like any C suite people, any creatives any operations, like and then of course we have, you know, we have our factories and our you know, other teams subcontracted. But, we're small, we're small but mighty. And so I think because of that, I tried to show that there's humanity, because I think we're all conditioned to be like, where's my thing and 28 hours? I mean, it's like, ridiculous, you know. And so when I remind people that there's humanity in this, there's nothing more personal than a business. outside yourself or your family like you. There's, I want to say to each of my clients, like every pair of pants that you buy, like helps our community and the money goes back into the community and back into America. And, and, and people are building homes and, you know, education for their children and that really means something.Lesley Logan 14:58  Also in my own Instagram and I'm in the comments of all of them. And, and it's really interesting when I respond to people because they're like, I can't log into this thing. And I'm like, Well, we do have customer support, like, we, there exists. But of course, in the day and age of social media, they're like, I can't log in, and I'm like, Oh, my God, I'm so sorry. And they're like, Oh, hi. And I'm like, it's Okay. Ripley Rader 15:19  Like, we're human.Lesley Logan 15:21  I can't help you, actually, because I'm not the tech person. But here are like, three things you should try right now. And also, here's two places to reach my tech team, and then let me know that you're in so I can like, note that and it's that humanity, bringing that to your business is so key, because I think people also want to know, they matter. I mean, it's probably why you created your line. It's like, it's not just to build a pant that didn't exist in the world, it's to because it's because you want every woman who's wearing them to feel like they matter. They're the most beautiful, most confident, most amazing person in their own world. And so, you know, having humanity in your business is not easy, and especially as it grows, there are certain things like I was talking to someone yesterday, like, oh, how do we get you more out of the business so you could do these things over here? I'm like, full, there's some things I just don't want to let go of yet. Like (...)Ripley Rader 16:10  Like Sara Blakely, wasn't she, I mean, she was involved with Spanx hands on till the very end, till she quit. And she was she was like the main negotiator for the set for the sale of it. So like, this concept that you have to let things go, of course, things need to get delegated. But what you value, you should stay on top of. That's what I think.Lesley Logan 16:37  I agree. And I'm like, and I think I fight I have as far as like, I was like, I realize I'm fighting to be this busy with these things. But these things don't bother me like writing the newsletter to my, to the people who've given us their email, like that's a big deal. That's their email. They're saying, yes, you can email me. I'm gonna write that right now. And I love it. I love writing to them. I love that thing. And yes, it does take my time. But I'd rather that than like they're getting an email from somebody who's trying to be me.Ripley Rader 17:05  Yeah, that's the thing. Yeah, I'm really involved in that as well. And I, you know, that's really important. It's really important. Lesley Logan 17:12  So how do you so you, I mean, also like, seeing an idea through to fruition, and like, now, here we are 10 years into it. Like, what are some things that you do to keep your eye on the vision of what you've been wanting to grow? Because also, I think, like, at some point, like you got there, right, like, people are wearing your pant, you've blown up really. Like, did you like go back to the drawing board of like, okay, what's the next step? Like, what's the next thing? It's next mountain we're going for? Or are you still working towards the same goal?Ripley Rader 17:40  I am never satisfied, I am on fire all the time to an obsessive degree. And so I've always got more ideas on where we can go. And and so that's part of my fire, I think. And then I have to have a team around me who's like, okay, it's not if, it's how do we do it, and good timing, like, I'm not going to create a new big launch in the middle of another launch. Like, I'm not going to launch something fun and exciting and fire building in the middle of like, my pre fall launch. So we're on a calendar, and then within that calendar, I go, how do I grow the company? How do I reach more people, and you know, in some fashion worlds, they do fashion shows, and they do that sort of world. I don't play in that circle. For me, as a, you know, a self funded company, that financially it's just not on the table. I'd rather you know, I'd rather that money go different places. And so but so I figure out where is it that I want to put my energy both in my brain and in my wallet, towards whatever I think will really benefit us. And also, like we have a new campaign coming out that's called it's like, it's our jumpsuit, which is my original piece. But no one knows I was only selling jumpsuits for the first like three years of the company. I make like the best jumpsuit in the business, but nobody knows it because they all know my pants. And so I've got this jumpsuit that we're relaunching as this like Sisterhood of the Traveling jumpsuit, we shot it on like five different women or 10, all different ages, all different sizes, you know, because hot is hot and and so it's like this, imagine an army of women not afraid to stand out the whole concept behind it. And that to me is something I can sink my teeth into. Those are the kind of like launches and fire and brand building that I can get behind rather than possibly at this point in our game, you know, spending an equal amount of money doing a fashion show or something. I mean, meanwhile, I just came from the Fear of God fashion show at the Hollywood Bowl and it changed my life, I wept. So I do believe there's value in it. But he's a few steps ahead of me. And so I think I, if you're gonna do it, you got to do it right. Like they did, Fear of God did and so it's a matter of like, okay, until I'm there. What can I do on my scale to sort of widen the viewership, you know, widen the women I get to dress?Lesley Logan 20:21  Yeah, I think that's also there's something about that kind of those kind of like limitations that get me a little bit excited, like, of course first I'm frustrated, I'm like, I want to do the thing. I want to do it. But then like, I find that the more limitations I've ever had, even though I hate, I hate them, I create something even better in that moment that I could have if it didn't exist. And so there's something about like, not seeing obstacles as like a stop sign, but rather like a way to like guide you and like challenge you in a way to take something to the next level. So I hear you, I think it's really important to so easy for us to see the people in front of us and like try to keep up with them and not realize like we can actually do a really freakin Good job wherever we are. And we can do it a unique way that hasn't been done before.Ripley Rader 21:08  Yeah, and you're just not in competition with anybody else. I mean, like, there are some incredible designers based out of LA, Heidi Merrick is one ALC is one. I mean, you have Mesa Los Angeles is one for Love and Lemons. These are incredible women who have started companies, and we all do different things. None of us, of course, like we're all fighting for the same dollars in some ways, but like, not, my respect for them is so deep that I feel more than any competition. There's just like, we're all sort of in it together. And so I really, I really don't play the comparison game with my brand. We have a no blame game and our company. Because we all mess up all the time, you know, and we don't compare. I will look at other people and go God, their work was so good. Or man Tory Burch is like fashion show down like New York City street was like the most incredible thing. But I can just respect that. And I just the comparison game will kill you, I just I won't. The only person I'm competing against is myself really on how to at this point how to continue to grow so we can continue to keep our staff and you know, that sort of thing. Like, I don't think I just I stay out of that, because I don't think it's healthy. You know? If I can just focus on me and what we do, and, and how to, I don't know, my own path is my path. And I just don't play with the, I don't. I mean, when I do I really try to step I mean, I'm not perfect. So there are days where I'm like, I have to unfollow or block mute this for 30 days. Like it's too much for me. Yeah, and it's wonderful. Yeah, it's like a, it's a wonderful thing I have, I work with a lot of teen girls. And, and I actually have a podcast where I interview them. And one of them was like, sometimes you just have to do it, you have to say what's important for my mental health and, and so and it doesn't mean that you love them any less. Whoever it is, it just means that right now you're feeling vulnerable, and you need to take a step back from it, because their victories are not your failures. But yeah, you know, yeah, but I think you have to, we're all human. None of us are perfect.Lesley Logan 23:20  Yeah, no, that's the whole reason the show exists. It's like being imperfect, taking the messy action, but I thank you for sharing that, like a you're not perfect. And also, you know, I think I agree. Like, we can't be in competition with anybody, like one of my girlfriend's her podcast is like thriving, and I had this impression that we like, start at the same time. I had this moment of like, Oh, my God, like, wow, I just really, I must have done something wrong along the way, like, you know, and then I looked, she started her podcast three years before me. So she should, she should be way ahead of me. Yeah, that is just a sign that like, Oh, time is also helpful in this world. SoRipley Rader 23:59  And you never know, like, so much of fashion is funded differently. And so you don't know if like, I don't know if a certain brand is, is owned a whole, like I own 100% of my company. A lot of brands that are bigger than me don't because they have a little bit more capital to throw into it. And so there are so many things at play that you're like, you don't that there's just so much that you're like, oh, it's not a fair game. It's not fair game. Yeah.Lesley Logan 24:26  Okay. So we, we do business coaching for fitness instructors, and they're like, Well, I charged with this what everyone else is charging. I'm like, you don't know if they own the building. You don't even know if they're profitable. You don't even know if they're doing this for charity out of the kindness of their heart, you have no idea if they're, they just have family wealth. And so this is like the way they kick the time around. You have to go off of your gameRipley Rader 24:47  but you just has nothing to do with anybody else. That's the thing. I think if we can constantly remind ourselves that like that it's really just about you and your purpose. And if you can come I instantly go back to what's my purpose? What's my purpose, then you have this, like, freedom. And you talked about boundaries earlier. And it's like, you know, when directors get to make a movie with no budget, it usually sucks. Like, no budget limitations, or, you know, most of my I'm married and I even think of my friendships like there's, there's boundaries in that, and whatever the agreements are, and whatever agreements you decide to make with your partner, or your friends or whatever, but within that you can thrive. And so it gives me I love it. Like, I have to say, I really have enjoyed, I decided not to take outside funding years and years ago, and because of that, I've been like when other people, you know, go like this straight up, I'm like, the little engine that could behind them. And, and I think because of that, I had to step out of the circus, I had the comparison game, because I knew I could not compete with people whose funding included, like, you know, an empire that you're getting to use, you know, and so I just, I didn't play, I don't play that game.Lesley Logan 26:07  Yeah, I, I think that like, it's, I mean, it's not if some if you're listening, and you took an investment your business like, game on like,Ripley Rader 26:17  oh, I want you to like, please, I think but for me, it was something that what happens in fashion often is if you get an outside investor, you lose some creative control. And I did not want that. And so and so that is the reason primarily that I didn't take outside funding, because I didn't want to lose the creative control. Now I know a lot of people who have outside funding and they're still absolute chief creative officer and their word, but I I'm pretty I mean, I was a Broadway dancer, like and singer like, up to I didn't go to school for fashion or anything. I just made my own clothes my whole life. And so I I don't know about the fashion world at all. So I didn't want like, I can't pretend to know, so I just don't play the game. I just stay out of it. Like, I always laugh. We could be selling hammers like we're just it happened. I care more about making women feel great. Because looking great as easy. It's how you feel in your clothes that matter.Lesley Logan 27:16  What oh my gosh, okay, so I want to go to you didn't go to fashion school. You just have recently made your own clothes. There had to be some Be It Till You See It moment. And like, I'm gonna like, I'm gonna go make clothes and I'm gonna make a business like...Ripley Rader 27:33  well, it was interesting because I like being it, It's funny because for acting and singing, I was it was total Be It Till You See It, it was like, I've got my eye on the prize and blah, blah. But with with fashion, it was like, I made my own clothes, and I swore I would never make clothes for other people because sewing was one of my greatest joys and I didn't want to ever have to impress or please other people with my sewing or my designs. Cut to 10 years ago, I'm at a concert in maybe 12 years ago, I met a, no 10, I'm at a concert in Vegas wearing a jumpsuit I made in this woman who had by Fred Segal, which is arguably the best boutique in Los Angeles. Maybe the country, said, Well, I own a store at Fred Segal. If you make in America, and you can make this for this price point. I'll sell you I'll give you the launch you want.Lesley Logan 28:19  Oh my god. I used to run a store inside of Fred Segal. No way. Yeah, inside of Santa Monica store.Ripley Rader 28:25  Do you know Roxanne silk Joy Davis. So Joy is one of my dearest friends now. But she said to me if you do this, I will sell you and she's like you I need three three different jumpsuit colors because I only made jumpsuits and I need two sizes. Oh I did first size and I did a tight like I did a small and an extra small because...Lesley Logan 28:49  Oh my gosh. Okay, so I left Fred Seagal to go become a Pilates instructor. And that was really I didn't want to but like I was getting so busy teaching but like it was so hard for me to let go because y'all at, so back in the day you see a mall without walls, I don't know what happened when they sold. But I worked for Ice Accessories. And not to be confused with the I seen very different thing. This is like high end amazing jewelry, amazing bags, all the things, and also from one of the like top retailers like the retail like lords of the world. And so I was learning so much and I got 40% off every store inRipley Rader 29:31  Heaven heaven, any store! Lesley Logan 29:33  I was like oh look at those jeans over there at the denim bar. Like, I love the denim bar. So that's crazy. So you're in Vegas, you're wearing your thing. This person's like I want you to make this for me and so you do, you end up in the most amazing, hottest spot to be we're like literally celebrities are going and like doing their own shopping. And then what happened?Ripley Rader 29:54  was like that she said that to me and I looked into it a little bit and then, a week later, I was at a party and the fashion editor for LA magazine, Linda Immediato. She came up to me because I was pretty broke at the time. So I'm wearing the same jumpsuit that I had made. And she goes, where do you get it? Because I would get stopped by women everywhere. And I said, you know, it's funny, Linda, I made it and I think I might launch it, Fred Seagal, this is so crazy. I'm like a Broadway, I've just made clothes for myself, blah, blah. And she goes well, when you do, this is when blogs were very popular. She was like, I'll do a blog story on you. And so, and then I called it a few favors from my fancy red carpet celebrity friends, and they wore me and then but I went on Craigslist and found a found these guys. And they were they were like part of a gang I think, I don't know. But it was sketchy. It was like a really sketchy spot where they used to make my clothes. And because I never sewed my clothes for the masses. Like, I know, I can make clothes for myself, but I didn't have the kind of training or the machines that I needed to go commercial. So so so they made my first like 50 jumpsuits. I think I sold 50 jumpsuits and, you know, six months or a year or something. And now if I sell less than 50 a day, I'm mad, you know? it's like that thing. Lesley Logan 31:15  Yeah, that is, what a story is. I love that because I think some people can get so caught up on like, Okay, I don't know the buyers, I don't know who this is, like, they caught up in the next steps, oh my God, and not caught up in like the thing that they could become obsessed with. And you weren't even really trying to but like you didn't, you didn't let the cart lead the horse. You're like, I love this jumpsuit. And I can make my own clothes. And oh, people are liking it. So I'm just gonna make this thing that they like.Ripley Rader 31:41  You can't overthink it. I think people are conditioned to think that conditions have to be perfect. It's ridiculous. Like, just do it. Like, there's nothing, think about it less than do it. If you're being called to do something, do it. You know? Yeah, that's the thing. Lesley Logan 31:58  So what was the, like, so, then you go from being a performer, to being a business owner. And like, also, there's like, when you're selling wholesale, there's like all these terms. Some people pay upfront. Some people pay on delivery, some people pay 120 days later.Ripley Rader 32:14  Yeah, we don't do any of that. We're like credit card or nothing. You know, I think maybe one of our first accounts, we did a net 30 because I had a personal relationship with a buyer. But no, we didn't. It was funny, it was like, but I didn't you know, when I was starting, I didn't know margins. I didn't know anything. And I had, we had a sales rep rep us from the beginning on the East Coast. And she really taught us everything. She knew we had a really good product. And so she was like I think you guys have, and we just did jumpsuits at the time. So she was like, I really think that you guys have some legs. Let me sort of tell you how it should go. And we just listened to her word as gospel and like did this markup and this markup and, and I was like, I think we've got something here. And we were slow, we were the first couple years I think across the board and two years we got in like 100 boutiques, which is pretty big considering our slope like we weren't, you know, explosive everywhere. But then we slowly got reps all over the country to rep us and just in the past like two years, three years we've gotten like what I believe to be like the dream team of reps across the country repping us and so we are and we don't do deals that are crappy. I don't care if it's, you know, the best boutique in quotations or best major store. We don't do things that won't make us money. Lesley Logan 33:42  So you guys, you have to understand what that means you have to like that to like put that on your board and keep it as gospel because I was when I was in retail so I started retail in 2002 and wasn't until 2010 and there'll be peace designers who just want I won't say the name of the shop given other clothes but let's I don't need them to come after me. There's just been particular shop in Hollywood that is well known for never paying, they would never pay and I would have designers would we'd sell their stuff at our store. And they would literally have to go in to the shop and just steal their own product back because they never got paid and if you and they wanted so badly to be seen in the store because that's where like the paparazzi were at the time which was a big deal like all these things. And they sold they had this idea that if they're in there, they're gonna make it and it actually cost them some of them it cost them the opportunity to grow because they didn't have any of the money and they didn't get any of the thingRipley Rader 34:38  Yes, you have to have. That's why we don't do net 30. Why we take a credit card because we you know have a pretty good business mind and so does my husband and you know, I love art. If I just wanted to make art I would be making art on the Lower East Side and like you know, living in a garage somewhere but ultimately I want to dress a ton of women. And to do that means I have to grow and make really smart choices and the people we hire want to be able to pay them and like have them know that they can depend on it and grow their lives around it. And so like this is, you can't Yeah, that's what you can't, you can't get caught up in the glitter and bullshit of any business, there's always going to be something someone telling you that you're not capable of doing something or you need XYZ to make it happen. I'm like, until today, or until like this past week, actually, I've done my entire website, then, when we had three people a month to three people a second. And there are so many people who was like, oh, you can't do your own website. It's like, Yes, I can. Like, I bet you can't like and I think that's, that goes back to the belief in one's ability. One's abilities and capabilities.Lesley Logan 35:54  Yeah, oh my gosh, I like I'm like, listen to takeaways in my head already. Because it's, it's so important to not let people scare you out of your own ideas. Oh, my gosh, yes. I'm sure you had many people who probably told you, you can't do this. You can't do that. Or like, overwhelm you with like, the, like, the obstacles that will be in the way which there will always be, but like, my goodness.Ripley Rader 36:18  I know, we had someone come in, we just took over the top floor of our building downtown. LA our views are like, literally, I mean, they're 360 views. And it's insane. And this woman came up and she's like, it's going to be so hot up here. Because, you know, they're all building. So just open the windows, and we have fans. But I wanted to say that's what you're that's the comment you're making. Not I can't believe this insane space, like, good job. You know, I think that we so quickly go to the struggle. I don't go to the struggle. I tried to not that I'm Pollyanna, but I think it's like, for example, women can, it's socially acceptable for women to say I'm fat, and everyone around her goes, No, you're not fat. No, no, no, you're not fat, you're gorgeous, whatever. But it's not socially acceptable for a woman to go, I look fucking incredible in this outfit. And my whole thing is giving women permission to say aloud, I want to get a job I want to get laid. That's what somebody said to me once about getting my pants is that when they like wear my clothes, they could do it when they need to get a job or get laid. And that's the thing that sort of went viral. That was the ad that went viral. And I didn't say it, a client said it to me. But I thought to myself here we are giving voice to things like that, that are powerful, like so you know. So I think it's questioning this social norms, like, what really is true to you? And what are you driven to do? And when you're driven to do it, and you see something that needs to be addressed, then that is your calling to do it. At least that's what I live by.Lesley Logan 38:02  Yeah, I love that. Okay, what you mentioned already, but what are you about the new jumpsuits coming up? Is that what you're most excited about right now? Or is there something else up the pipeline that you're excited to work on?Ripley Rader 38:13  I mean, maybe that's the most exciting thing to me, because I it was like my baby, and I love this piece. And so I'm really excited to get that out there. I'm very, very excited for upcoming collection for fall winter, but I live in the future of the company. And so I'm actually designing SS 24 right now. So I'm like super excited. We had a fitting earlier today. And I'm like we have I'm super excited about this mess dress we have like I'm just like across the board. Like I'm like, excited for life and excited for growth. But I think probably, I think what I'm most excited about is being a brand that women have access to, to wear when they need to feel armored up. And I think that's all and I don't think that's what I think I'm most excited about is reaching. And that sounds like some back thing of like, I just want to get fucking huge. Obviously I want to do that I want to be like the next Donna Karan. But I think there is a level of really what is the underlying thing you're excited about as a business owner and it cannot be, I will not chase money. Because I don't. I don't. I've had so many years of not having money. Like I always, my husband and I joke about guacamole money like when will we have guacamole money where you don't think about the price of guacamole when you go out to dinner?Lesley Logan 39:39  As an ex LA person I know. Ripley Rader 39:41  I mean that's the thing. Like we're like it's a very big deal because you're like $11 for, and you know and I think like you can't chase the money because that is a cheap chase. And so for me I really I am committed to chasing like, growth of the, I want women, I see the fittings like they come into our studio, and they walk in as some person. And then they walk out with their turtleneck and their wide leg pant and their oversized blazer, and they are a boss. And I'm like that, do you need that everyday for me, I do. I like being I like doing that every day. But there there is a moment in their life where they need that and, and like clothes, you can live at the surface or you can go deep, everyone from a CEO to a stay at home mom, we all want to feel armored up and sexy. And I think like no matter where you are like, the more women I can reach to make them feel that way, the better. That is like what that is what I'm most excited about all the time. Like I just It lights me up all the time. Lesley Logan 40:51  Yeah, you're chasing this impact on the most amount of women as opposed to the dollars. And I totally understand that. And I think like it gets, it's really easy for anybody who's to like be obsessed with how much they're gonna make or if they're making enough, but it's like if you actually chase the impact, and you actually are like, how do I make sure that I'm like, doing as much of this thing that it affects more people than the money just actually comes as a byproduct of that, like, yeah, works out?Ripley Rader 41:18  Yeah, it's a byproduct. And also, like, I just want to be comfortable. Like, I don't need to have a ton of money, money, a ton of money goes through me a ton is relative, like, I sound like a Murdoch like money. A small amount of money moves through me as a business owner, and some of it sticks. Less than one less than one thinks like people are like you must be rolling. And it's like, well, it's like, it's rolling through me. Yes, of course. But not, you know, it's like things. It doesn't all stick. I wish we could all of our products like oh, like your sales. And I'm like, we don't people, like you get like 80% of your sales. It's like, oh my god, I would die. I mean, what would happen if we got? So I think there's a level of like, the bigger we get doesn't necessarily mean the more money we make, right? And I don't care. Like, I'm not going to drive the business into a hole. But that is not what drives me.Lesley Logan 42:10  Yeah, it's, we have we have products as well. And like, you know, people are like, Oh my God, you sold 300 decks like, I know that they can do a calculator in their head, like what that means. I'm like, so to print that.Ripley Rader 42:22  I met all the hours that it took to create.Lesley Logan 42:24  Yeah, oh my gosh, one of the things we made was I stopped counting over 300 hours of like, the time I just stopped was like, just don't even tell me because at that point, I'm not going to think that we're ever going to make a profit. So we're just gonna walk away from that right now. But like, it's the margins are real everyone. And I think like, I guess that's what you have to just really focus on, like, on the impact. And also like what you just said earlier, it's like, be obsessed, be a little bit delusional about what your idea is, because then it's more fun. And you actually can show up every day, whether it's good, whether it's bad, what obstacles are. Okay, I have one more quick question. Before we take a break. You mentioned that you spent like you're like in 2024 designing right now. I find that like, has it been sooner as well, I spent a lot of time in the future. And then I'm like, oh, today is what day is today. So what are some practices that you do to like, go oh, it is it's still only 23? And we're not even halfway through? Like, what how do you get present? Or are you still working on that?Ripley Rader 43:22  I mean, listen, I'm a I'm a total work in progress. I go into my office and I say why do we still have these on the rack and my husband or my team we'll say, Because that's the season we're in. We're in SS 23. Like, we're still selling these things. And I'm like, oh, that's why I also hired a creative operations lead, which helps me navigate what's happening now and what's happening in the future. But I think there's I think staying present is very, very difficult. I don't I don't have a wise thing to say about that. Except we're all works in progress. Lesley Logan 43:59  Thank you, you know, when you're just like, am I the, am I, everyone looks so peaceful and calm. And I have the morning routine down, y'all. And I have told people that is the best. I love my three hours long, and it is all the things I want. And I still don't know what day it is.Ripley Rader 44:12  I mean, that's amazing. I think we call ourselves Little Ducks all the time, because we seem super cool. And then underneath the water, I am kicking so hard that like you wouldn't, and it's not anxiety, it's action. It's its ideas. It's movement. It's balancing all the balls in the air. But you know, we can all look as cool as cucumbers. But you know, anyone who's an entrepreneur is extraordinary hard worker, and there's no way around it because you can't fake it. Like I said to my PR team when I first hired them back in the day, we don't have them anymore, but they're amazing. But I said, you know when we get bigger, we're just gonna hand stuff up. She looks at me. And she goes, when you get bigger, you just work harder. And I was like, why? Really? She's like, Yeah, you just work harder and more. And she's like, it's awesome. But that's the truth. And I thought, Wow, no one had been shooting straight like that with me. So it was like an awesome thing to hear. I was like, Huh, okay, and to be honest, now that I'm on the other side. Very true. Very, very true.Lesley Logan 45:16  Oh, my gosh, Ripley, you are awesome. I feel like our paths probably crossed many a time. Ripley Rader 45:20  And we look like sisters.Lesley Logan 45:23  I mean, we really do.Ripley Rader 45:24  We totally do. If my hair was down.Lesley Logan 45:27  I know. (...) my hair up? You know? So...Ripley Rader 45:32  Well, this is like such an example of business owning is that I planned on showering and getting gorgeous. But we had a shoot this morning and then a last minute fitting downtown in my office. So I had to run downtown. And then my team was like, You're fine, you're fine. Just stick your hair up in a ponytail. You know? And I was like, Okay, great.Lesley Logan 45:50  I think in this routine, we are going to take a brief break. And then we're gonna find out where people can find you, follow you, get more of your amazingness and your Be It action items. Alright, so where can people stalk you, or look like you, dress like you, all the things?Ripley Rader 46:08  I don't know if anyone wants to look like me, but I'll take it. Um, well, our major platforms, our Instagram is probably our biggest platform. It's @shopripleyrader.com. I also have a personal I mean, sort of a designer account @RipleyRader. So either one, I was great. It's fun to sort of follow both sides. One's very curated and incredible and one is a bit more process oriented. Our website is ripleyrader.com. R I P L E Y R A, D as in dog, e as an echo, R and, and so that's it, that's an awesome place. That's probably the best places to reach me.Lesley Logan 46:47  That's perfect. Bold, executable, intrinsic, targets steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Ripley Rader 46:56  Do more yourself. Don't be afraid to take something on. Do it. Do your own website, do your own product testing. Do it yourself. Don't believe that you have to hire other people to make things happen. Because if you feel called to do it, you're probably intrinsically positioned to do the job. That's probably my biggest thing. Don't be afraid to do things on your own. And they might not be great. They might not be perfect, but they're, but they'll be done and you'll learn from it. And then the next time it'll be perfect.Lesley Logan 47:30  Yeah. Yeah. I loved, somebody asked me the other day, like, you know, which which is better done or perfect. I was like, oh my god done every day.Ripley Rader 47:39  Oh, my gosh, perfect. Perfect. Just well, and I, when I interviewed my teen girls about this, we did a whole thing on perfection. And I said to one of the girls, what would you rather be than perfect? She's 15 She looks at me and she goes, happy, impactful. I mean, what else? Oh, and I was like, huh, because perfection doesn't exist in our company. And I, and I don't believe in it. And I think that the best things in life are. Perfection is boring. It's like vanilla ice cream. Like it's boring. Lesley Logan 48:08  Yep, that's what we see at the top of every show. And also, I'm like, nobody wants to be friends of perfect. Like, I have a couple friends in LA, who like I would be afraid to go to their house because it's so perfect. And like, are my socks even clean enough for their floors? Like am I like am I or my jeans good enough for this white couch? Ripley Rader 48:25  Yeah, we don't, we're not precious with anything around here. Like no, it's there's I'd rather be I say to all of my interns have a gaggle of young women and I'm like, the goal in life is to be interesting at a dinner party. It is not to be perfect. You need really good stories in your life because that will carry you everywhere you go. I mean, I've started this company, we're successful. While but the most interesting conversations I have with people are when you were really poor and traveling Europe, What was your favorite hostel? This is the thing, right? like interesting is the goal, perfection, for losers!Lesley Logan 49:01  Oh my God, saving that forever. Ripley, you're phenomenal. I really do hope we get to cross paths because...Ripley Rader 49:09  If you're ever in LA please do hit me upLesley Logan 49:11  Oh, I will because of course I mean we do we absolutely looks like we're relatedRipley Rader 49:15  We do, and I have another woman on my team who looks exactly like us as well. It's like I only hang out with with otherLesley Logan 49:22  Oh, I love it like attracts like well you're a wonderful I'm so happy this happened. Y'all how are you going to use these tips in your life? Please tag Ripley Rder, tag the Be It pod. Share this with a friend who needs to hear how boring perfection is and how to be it till they see it, and until next time, Be It Till You See It!That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram.   I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network.  Brad Crowell 49:38  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Leslie Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 49:38  It is produced, edited by the Epic team at Disenyo.  Brad Crowell 49:38  Theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music, and our branding by designer and artist Gianfranco Cioffi.  Lesley Logan 49:38  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals and Ximena Velazquez for our transcriptions.  Brad Crowell 49:38  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all the content to our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time.Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brooks Brown is a Learning & Development and Retail Director with a career spent in the beauty and fashion industry.  She has worked in wholesale, retail, branding and L&D for Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder, Brioni, Donna Karan and Emmanuel Ungaro.  Additionally, she worked and lived in Hong Kong with responsibilities for the entire APAC region. She created and led initiatives in DE&I, luxury sales and service, client relations and product knowledge. Recently, she completed a styling certification from Fashion Institute of Technology. She loves hiking, yoga, travel, art and, like a true Southerner, iced tea. On this episode, she spoke with Madeline Schwarz about the new paths and challenges she's sought for herself in her non-linear fashion career.

Energy is the invisible force that affects us all. And if we want more abundance, joy, peace, and wellness, we must prioritize our energetic health. Part of that self-care practice involves dealing with energetic blocks that lodge themselves in our system as negative beliefs, emotions, and sometimes even physical conditions. According to my guest Oliver Niño, we are naturally wired to clear our energy fields. He'll explain what it takes to get back to our healthiest state. Oliver Niño is an entrepreneur, energy healer, and spiritual activation expert. He has performed over 20,000 healing sessions and has trained 5,000 people from 50 countries in his energy healing methodology. Oliver, a highly esteemed energy healing expert, has amassed a loyal, global following, including many celebrity clients like Nina Dobrev, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Karan, Demi Moore, Gerard Butler and Tony Robbins. During our conversation, Oliver offers his advice on identifying and clearing out energy blocks we may have accumulated over the years. He also talks about protecting our energy from negative people and environments to stay in high vibration.

Shawn is forced to reconsider his own stubborn determination to keep relationships brief when he believes that he might have found a suitable match. And a very warm welcome back to Boy Meets World, Trina McGee as Angela! We're back to talk about episode 5x7 of Boy Meets World including bits of nostalgia, a scene-by-scene recap, and a wholesome lesson to top it all off. Weekly Nostalgia: passing notes and Utopian Tailgate! You can find us on social media: Instagram: @thelostyearspod Twitter: @TheLostYearsPod TikTok: @thelostyearspod Be sure to share your nostalgia with us on our social media pages. Your answers might get on the show! Email: thelostyears@gmail.com Become a patron!: patreon.com/thescavengersnetwork Merch: scavengersnetwork.com/thelostyearsshop

Summer is here and it's time to get our summer wardrobes (and bodies) in gear! Regardless of the body you're giving the beach this summer, this week's guest is here to give you all the tips and tricks you need to not only freshen up your summer wardrobe but also to choose pieces that will make your body look its best for every occasion this season.   This week, join Syd for Season 4 Episode 9, as she sits down with style expert and social media influencer, Jasmene Bowdry for an exciting conversation on how to every BODY can take advantage of this summer's hottest trends.   Jasmene Bowdry is a retail expert and style maven who has over ten years of experience as a corporate retail buyer for industry titans like Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue and Office Depot. She is also a respected stylist in the fashion industry who has served as an Assistant Wardrobe Stylist for 50 Cent and G-Unit and as a New York Fashion Week dresser for  iconic brands such as Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Lacoste.    Jasmene is also the owner and founder of Shift Stylehouse, an online boutique for chic, stylish modern women.   Want to connect with Jasmene? Shop with her at: https://www.shiftstylehouse.com Book her at: https://www.jasmenebowdry.com/styling-services Follow her on social media: @jasmenebowdry Want to connect with The Sugar Free Podcast? Check us out at: www.sugarfreepodcast.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cHoUmESN8CF3uGZ7IyeDA  In this episode we will cover: How to use shapewear as the foundation for a perfect outfit Jasmene's recommendations for shapewear brands How to dress different body types Top style trends for summer 2023 Style influencers to follow online ADVERTISEMENTS: Shop with The Sugar Free Podcast advertisers: The Lip Bar – Want lipsticks that pop on EVERY shade of black and brown? Enjoy 10% off at The Lip Bar when you click this link https://thelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=4474:355417&discount=SugarFree&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=Homepage or use code SugarFree at checkout. Formally Forms– Need contract templates and forms for your business? Visit www.formallyforms.com for easy-to-use contract templates and forms for your business. Use code: SUGAR to receive 20% off your next purchase Building Bread—Want to start investing in the stock market? Purchase the Investor's Toolkit by clicking this link: https://buildingbread.thinkific.com/courses/the-investor-s-toolkit?ref=85305c AND this link will also get you 25% off your purchase.    

Zibby is joined by former fashion executive and bestselling author Aliza Licht to discuss her indispensable and entertaining personal branding guidebook On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. Aliza reveals what it was like to be the voice behind Twitter's DKNY PR Girl and the transition from corporate PR to entrepreneur, author, and podcaster upon leaving Donna Karan. She also shares the importance of building a personal brand that helps you stand out–face-to-face, over email, and on social media–and teaches us how to do it!Purchase on Zibby's Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3L1v8vvPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3oCFD10Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes or exclusive access to the in-store author events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an award winning marketer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, and savvy social media personality, Aliza Licht is the picture of confidence. Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK, a multimedia brand and consultancy, Aliza uses her wealth of marketing and communications experience to mentor businesses and individuals alike on brand curation and growth. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her time at Donna Karan as Senior Vice President of Global Communications, how she learned to trust and invest in her own name, and the steps you can take to establish and grow your own personal brand. Don't miss this interview where we discuss:What working to overcome a speech disorder as a child taught her about confidenceThe importance of knowing and taking control of your own story – how even something as small as your email signature can give you the power to shape how you are perceived How her career in PR gave her an understanding of what it means to build a strong brand, and how the connections you make over time can help you move mountainsHer experience launching DKNY's Twitter account in 2009 and being the highly influential and beloved, yet anonymous, ‘DKNY PR Girl'Leaving her role at Donna Karan, the process of writing her first book and starting her podcast, and how she was able to find her strengths as an entrepreneur and launch her own company Find Aliza LichtIG & TikTok: @alizalichtxoTwitter: @AlizaLichtLinkedIn: ALIZA LICHThttps://alizalicht.com/Follow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcastIf you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As an award winning marketer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, and savvy social media personality, Aliza Licht is the picture of confidence. Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK, a multimedia brand and consultancy, Aliza uses her wealth of marketing and communications experience to mentor businesses and individuals alike on brand curation and growth. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her time at Donna Karan as Senior Vice President of Global Communications, how she learned to trust and invest in her own name, and the steps you can take to establish and grow your own personal brand. Don't miss this interview where we discuss: What working to overcome a speech disorder as a child taught her about confidence The importance of knowing and taking control of your own story – how even something as small as your email signature can give you the power to shape how you are perceived  How her career in PR gave her an understanding of what it means to build a strong brand, and how the connections you make over time can help you move mountains Her experience launching DKNY's Twitter account in 2009 and being the highly influential and beloved, yet anonymous, ‘DKNY PR Girl' Leaving her role at Donna Karan, the process of writing her first book and starting her podcast, and how she was able to find her strengths as an entrepreneur and launch her own company  Find Aliza Licht IG & TikTok: @alizalichtxo Twitter: @AlizaLicht LinkedIn: ALIZA LICHT https://alizalicht.com/ Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/ClaimYourConfidencePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's grab bag includes clearing a path for love, the country-music equivalent of The Great British Bake Off, beige rice, and, ya know, lots more.    Are you watching My Kind of Country? Start with Dhruv Visvanath's cover of “Ring of Fire."   Shout out to Chalo cowboy boots and this Brie Larson cover story for Harper's Bazaar for styling inspo.    Sam Youkilis's Instagram brought the topic of cutting citrus back to the podcast. See also: Priya Krishna and Connie Wang's essays about cut fruit as a culturally Asian love language.    An idea: Joe Holder's one-week-a-month reboot.    Cosigning a Jill Singers Thingie, The Rice Factory New York.   Liana Satenstein's piece in Vogue about Donna Karan gave us the Y2k fashion we want to embrace.    Share your thoughts about today's ep with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! For more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Level-up your underwear with SKIMS Fits Everybody and get free shipping on orders over $75. Drink water like never before thanks to air up. Get the best of both worlds, tasty flavors, and all the benefits of water today at https://airup.link/3nNRCZ7. Make that garden grow with Fast Growing Trees and get 15% off your entire order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY. Produced by Dear Media  

Roy Redd is an internationally recognized speaker, 5-time #1 Best Selling Author, and Business Acquisition & Growth Strategist who has shared the stage with Vice-President Kamala Harris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donna Karan, and  many more. Roy is a business performance coach who works with companies, organizations, and groups to increase tangible, and measurable results dramatically. He shares tips and strategies to greatly improve performance, reduce waste, and increase profit. Using principles learned in his years of working with professional athletes and CEOs, Roy will demonstrate the 4 keys to mind mastery and performance. You do not need to be an athlete or a CEO to take advantage of Roy's ideas to change your life. At the age of 25, Roy realized he was not the person he wanted to become. That's when he decided to make a change in his life. Since that startling realization, he went from broke to making six figures, homeless to buying his first home, and depressed to feeling fulfilled. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.royredd.com Podcast: The Entrepreneur Underdog Most Influential Person His Dad Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has dramatically helped me to deal with my emotions. I am to give numerology turns on my 11 life path, which is emotional energy. I get extremely emotional about things, and one way I help to control those emotions is the gym. Another way is I learned to think about my thinking. As long as I can think about my thinking and talk to myself, I can keep it under great control. Thoughts on Breathing If you look at the word spirit, it actually comes from the Greek word spirit a, which means the breath. So that's our energy. God breathed the spirit into us, so not only is breathing important, but you want really good diaphragmatic breathing, with big inhales. It is also important to learn to strengthen your breathing. A lot of times, I'll just lay on the floor, I'll put a kettlebell on my belly button, and breathe. I want to be able to breathe really well because that's the most important thing when it comes to helping top-tier clients. So Suggested Resources Book: The Results Book By Wally Minto App: NSDR Protocol (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) Bullying Story I've been bullied all the way up until the end of high school. That's when I got muscle. But in a way, growing up in the inner cities, and tough, rough neighborhoods, I dealt with bullies because a lot of times, it got physical. But I will say this, I've always had the gift of being mindful and present, even when I was a child. And so there's been plenty of times where I've gotten into situations where I realized that I need to let something go, or I need to just walk away, or I need to finesse my way out of there. That saved my life and kept me from getting hurt.  So Being mindful and thinking about my thinking, that's the true test of an intelligent person. I think being mindful can help you be more aware and get you out of situations that maybe you shouldn't have been in. And a lot of times, you can just pause and think about your thinking for a second, two seconds, or five seconds. That helps you to not do things that aren't true in your nature. So Related Episodes Live Large; Move From Survival To Success With Chris Patterson The Mindful Movement; Sara Raymond Move On Using Faith and Healing; David McClam Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

Cameron Hughes  Lot 880 Chardonnay & Lot 900 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our guest is Cameron Hughes co-founder and CMO and chief growth and experience officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Jessica Kogan. After successful positions in the cosmetic and fashion industry, Jessica fell in love with the wine world and with her then husband, established Cameron Hughes, a company focused on bringing incredible wines to consumers at great values - the only catch is, they are sold without disclosing who the producers are. Jessica joins us to share her story which includes stints at incredibly illustrious, powerhouses in the fashion and cosmetic industry (y'all have heard of Donna Karan, Elizabeth Arden, Urban Decay, Prada and Gucci, right?) and what made her switch to the wine world.Jessica shares the origin of Cameron Hughes, its mission to bring quality wines at affordable prices to consumers and more. Listen today for a peak into the mind and heart of a dynamic business woman who helped pioneer the online direct to consumer model for wine sales.We really would appreciate your vote for Author of the Year in the category of Wine & Food Influencer from the Wine Travel Awards.  It is quick and easy. Click on the link below and scrool down to the vote button. Voting ends March 31, 2023.https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/wines-to-find/Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru.About UsBuy us a Mimosa!We have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/Til the next glass ~ Cheers!And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find!Sandy & Michelle

Michelle Goad is an Operating Partner at The Chernin Group, a growth equity firm that invests in iconic media & commerce brands like Barstool Sports, Hello Sunshine, Food52, The Athletic, and more. Prior to that Michelle led Nike's entry into social commerce after selling her conversational commerce startup, PS Dept., to the multibillion dollar brand in 2017. Michelle started her career in fashion where she has had various roles at fashion & retail brands like Donna Karan, Barney's, and Marc Jacobs.

“The idea is that we take and take and take from the planet. And we've been taking and there's all this talk about how can we get to neutral? And our company wanted to do something a little bit differently. We wanted to give back more than we were taking.” – Tina Bhojwani     Tina Bhojwani is the co-founder and CEO of AERA, a luxury vegan footwear brand. In a past life, she held key leadership roles at global brands including Donna Karan, Theory and was President of Dolce & Gabbana North America. Having spent over two decades in the fashion world, Tina has had front row seats to the impact of fashion on the planet as well as on people and animals.   AERA is her answer to how the fashion world (and those of us who frequent it) can do better. All of AERA's components are made from non-animal ingredients, they use as many eco-friendly materials as possible, ensuring that the end result is of the highest quality, and are committed to evolving their materials, with the ultimate goal to one day be able to create a shoe with zero environmental impact.   “Our shoes are certified Vegan. We went to great lengths to ensure that all components are made from non-animal ingredients, yet still maintain the quality and style expected from a luxury shoe.”   They're also stunning, insanely comfortable and, as Tina likes to point out, they don't look vegan.   Please listen and share and check out AERA's shoes.   AERA https://aeranewyork.com/   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/aeranewyork/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aeranewyork