Podcasts about handbags

Handbags have always been emotional purchases. Somewhere along the way, they became financial ones too, and if you've ever tried to justify a Birkin to someone who doesn't get it, Rachel Koffsky is the woman who makes that argument for you.Rachel is the Head of Handbags at Christie's, one of the world's most prestigious auction houses, and has spent 12 years at the intersection of fashion, collecting, and the resale market. She joins me to break down what it actually means to treat a handbag like an asset, and which bags are worth your money right now.We get into the history of handbags at auction, what the market is telling us about where we are culturally, and why classic pieces continue to outperform almost everything else. Whether you're sitting on a collection or thinking about your first serious purchase, this episode will change how you think about what's hanging in your closet.Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/5624992In this episode, we get into:How Christie's first offered a handbag for sale in 1978 — with pieces from Coco Chanel's personal collectionThe era of the It Bag and why the late 90s and early 2000s changed collecting foreverWhy Birkins and Kellys set record prices during the 2008 recession — and what that proved about handbags as investmentsHow the pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and created an entirely new generation of handbag collectorsChristie's 96% sell-through rate in handbags and what it signals about the current marketThe five factors Christie's uses to evaluate and price every bag: brand, material, model, condition, and rarityWhich bags are actually appreciating right now — and which are too trend-dependent to hold valueWhy the Kelly Pochette is having its moment and what's driving demand for smaller, evening-ready stylesThe world record Christie's set for a Kelly Doll bag — and why it sold for $350,000How to research a bag purchase the way a collector wouldThe difference between buying at Christie's versus a resale platform — and when each makes senseWhy Karl-era Chanel is having a major moment at auction right nowThe sticker debate: does leaving them on actually increase value?Why Rachel believes handbags should be worn, loved, and used — not kept in a boxRachel KoffskyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rach1k/Let's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What happens when a sentimental handbag inspires an entirely new business? In this episode, Penny Crook, founder of Denault Handbags, shares how a purse gifted by her late father sparked the idea for a patented reversible handbag designed to simplify wardrobes and deliver two looks in one. Leaving behind a career in financial advising, Penny entered the world of product development, manufacturing, and patents to create a bag that blends functionality, versatility, and quality. She opens up about costly manufacturing mistakes, the importance of vetting factories, and the lessons she learned rebuilding her business with stronger processes and partners. From tech packs and sampling costs to Amazon, boutiques, trade shows, and influencer marketing, Penny offers a practical roadmap for turning an idea into a marketable product.Key Takeaways:• Do your homework on manufacturers — Research, references, and factory vetting can save years of costly mistakes. • Patience protects your brand — Slowing down during development often prevents expensive problems later. • Innovation needs education — Unique products sell faster when customers can clearly see and understand the value.

In this best-of-episode, I sit down with authors & explorers Hugh Newman & JJ Ainsworth to explore some of the strangest patterns in ancient history: the mysterious “handbag” symbol found in artwork across cultures, the worldwide legends of serpent worship, and the out-of-place artifacts that continue to raise questions. From ancient gods and sacred symbols to forgotten knowledge and lost civilizations, this episode takes a closer look at the clues that may connect civilizations across the ancient world. We'll examine why similar symbols appear in places separated by oceans and thousands of years, and what these mysteries might reveal about humanity's forgotten past.FOLLOW HUGH & JJ HEREJOIN ME ON A TOUR HERE

What happens when the retail world you built no longer works? In this episode, Shy Iland, founder of Daisy Rose and former owner of the indie-boutique chain Big Drop, shares how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his entire approach to fashion. After watching handbags outperform most retail categories during the downturn, Shy pivoted from brick-and-mortar retail into handbag manufacturing, sourcing, and private label production. He opens up about the realities of running multi-store retail before ecommerce, the pressure of inventory, rent, and shrinking margins, and the difficult decision to walk away from a family business. From traveling to China's Canton Fair to building factory relationships and eventually launching Daisy Rose, Shy breaks down how Amazon FBA, influencer momentum, and disciplined sourcing helped transform his next chapter into a scalable business.Key Takeaways:• Accessories survive downturns — Handbags often outperform trend-driven categories during economic shifts. • Manufacturing is relationship-driven — Strong factory partnerships matter more than chasing the lowest price. • Scale requires adaptation — Moving from retail to sourcing to Amazon selling demanded constant reinvention.

Today we're chatting with Rachel Koffsky Parker, Senior Vice President and International Head of Department for Handbags and Accessories at Christie's auction house — one of the most recognized voices in the global luxury handbag market and, an auctioneer herself, having taken handbag sales in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong. After internships at the Met and the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Rachel found her way to Christie's in 2014, just as handbags were becoming a formalized auctionhouse category. Since, she has helped build the handbag category from the ground up, growing into what is now one of the most strategically important departments in the house — responsible for bringing in 12% of all new Christie's clients and selling in excess of forty million dollars in handbags worldwide last year alone. Over the last decade plus, she's brought the first single-owner handbag collections to market in both Milan and Paris, set world auction records for Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, and helped transform the way an entire generation of collectors thinks about handbags — not just as accessories, but as objects with history, rarity, provenance, and serious investment value. On today's episode, we get into all of it: how she built her expertise by cataloging up to a hundred bags a week, what actually drives value at auction, the record-breaking lots that still give her chills, and why a little wear and patina has gone from a liability to a badge of honor in the eyes of today's collectors. All that and more! Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:00] Rachel grew up obsessed with Lucky Magazine, loving all things fashion and handbags.  [6:35] How her love of luxury handbags led to a career in the auction house.  [9:16] The first Christie's auction to include handbags was in 1978, but it wasn't until 2014 that handbags became a formalized category at the house.  [10:25] Handbags now bring in 12% of all new Christie's clients, making it one of the most strategically important departments in the house.  [12:20] Christie's customers began to understand handbags as an asset class.  [18:06] What drives pre-sale estimates, and what provenance means in the auction world   [23:55] Christie's world-record handbag auctions [31:43] Current trends on the secondary luxury market  [36:17] The upcoming Christie's luxury week sale with over 250 lots  [38:10] What goes into producing an auction  [40:32] Rachel's Holy Grail lot  [42:22] The personal pieces Rachel will never part with  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Christie's @christiesinc @christieshandbags Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton pumpkin bag  Hermès Kelly Doll  Upcoming Handbag auction: 28 May to 11 June.  LET'S CONNECT: 

A colleague of Tom and Callum is doing something bizarre with their pasta! They find out, is it normal? The ONLY way to wake up in Adelaide is with your best brekkie mates Tom & Callum on Fresh 92.7 Keep up to date on our socials. Instagram - @fresh927 Facebook - Fresh 92.7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tired of the hustle but craving purpose? In this relaunch episode of She Will Flourish, Rachel Earp reveals why she walked away from striving to step into her God-given calling. Learn how to identify misalignment, overcome burnout, and trade the "grind" for true confidence and peace."What if the life you've been working so hard to build… isn't actually aligned with who you're called to become?"For years, I did what so many high-capacity women do: I showed up, worked hard, and chased growth. But beneath the surface, something felt off. It wasn't a lack of success—it was a lack of alignment.In this raw relaunch episode, I'm sharing the "why" behind the shift from Heels, Handbags & Hustle to She Will Flourish. We're talking about the brave, messy process of letting go of what you've built to make room for what God is actually calling you to do.In this conversation, we explore:The "Success Gap": Why you can hit your goals and still feel unfulfilled.Hustle vs. Holy Calling: How to tell the difference between "good" work and "God" work.The Burnout Truth: Why exhaustion is often about doing the wrong things, not just too many things.The Courage to Pivot: How to handle the pressure to keep going when your soul is telling you to slow down.If you've been feeling tired, disconnected, or unsure if you're on the right path—this episode was recorded specifically for you. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your calling is change everything.Your Next Step:Ready for deeper transformation? This podcast is just the "front porch." When you're ready to move into the house and walk this out in community, join us here:✨ [Join The Flourish Collective Waitlist Here]Let's Connect:Instagram: @iamrachelearpWebsite: www.rachelearp.comEnjoyed this episode? The best way to help us reach more women is to Follow the show and leave a 5-star review. Your support helps this message of flourishing reach the women who need it most!

Oliver speaks to Kimberly Tino, owner of the luxury brand Maya Grisham.

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Does your website look outdated or feel inconsistent with the level of your business?Blaire Brown, Founder and CEO of Visionary Advantages, works with companies that are growing but still struggling with how their brand is perceived. Instead of focusing only on leads and traffic, the focus shifts to how your brand actually looks, feels, and signals value before a conversation even starts.Blaire highlights real examples, including a handbag story that reveals how small visual details change perceived value and a brand that built momentum around something as unexpected as unicorn party supplies. These examples show how branding decisions shape how buyers respond long before they evaluate the offer.This conversation explores what makes a brand feel outdated, why many businesses delay redesign too long, and how missing or poorly used brand guides create inconsistency across websites, packaging, and marketing.What You'll LearnHow to spot an outdated website fastHow design details signal value instantlyWhat the handbag story reveals about positioningWhy unexpected branding can drive demandWhen to stop DIY and hire a designerWhy a brand guide matters and how it's usedLogo mistakes that make brands look datedHow to choose a design team that gets strategyWhat it takes to redesign a wellness brandIf your branding feels disconnected or no longer reflects your business, this episode breaks down where the gap starts and how to approach fixing it.Learn more from Visionary Advantageshttps://visionaryadvantages.com/Connect with Blaire Brownhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blairebrownResources:● Connect with Ian● Download a Tackle Box!● Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!● Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're chatting with Nica, the founder behind FashioNica — a live-streamed marketplace for curated pre-loved designer handbags, jewelry, and watches that has built one of the most devoted communities in the luxury resale space. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Pacific, Nica drops a new collection, but the real magic happens in the thirty minutes before that, when she goes live on Instagram to show off what she found that week — it's basically a FaceTime call with a few thousand of your most handbag-obsessed girlfriends to see what Nica found this week. Each drop, her bags routinely sell out in under two minutes. Nica grew up thrifting, scanning the racks at Goodwill and Salvation Army for the trends she'd clock at Forever 21, where she worked after school. She developed a sharp eye early — and, as it turned out, an even sharper instinct for which pieces were worth holding onto. A Nordstrom employee discount and a Chloé backpack were her gateway into designer pieces. After that, there was no going back — though she's never really considered buying new when pre-loved exists. What started as a passion project filmed on an iPhone, with bags laid out all over her apartment, has grown into a full operation with a team, a warehouse, international sourcing trips, and a major pop-up event — FashioNica Fest — that drew hundreds of community members to a studio full of bags she'd personally sourced in Japan.  On today's episode, we get into all of it — how Nica sources the pieces that end up in your cart, the art of the Thursday night drop, and why she believes a bag with a little wear is always going to be more interesting than one that's never left the store.  Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [6:04] Nica got into thrifting at the Goodwill and Salvation Army in high school. [9:45] How she got into designer handbags during her time working at Nordstrom. [12:40] How she landed styling work on celebrity cover shoots by sliding into DMs.  [17:10] Why she started creating fashion content on TikTok.  [22:31] Investing $15,000 into an early inventory buy. [27:08] Prepping for a weekly bag drop. [34:25] Growing the team behind FashioNica.  [34:25] Growing the team behind FashioNica. [37:21] Designer bag sourcing trips in Paris and Japan.  [39:15] Planning FashioNica Fest: the first major pop-up, born from a sourcing trip.  [44:24] Nica's personal bag collection.  [48:47] Watching Jane Birkin's original Birkin sell at auction for $10 million.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  FashioNica.com @xofashionica FashioNica on TikTok Nica's YouTube Jenn Im - Youtube Aya Kanai @fashionica.shop - "behind the bag drop" secret Instagram LET'S CONNECT: 

Handbags for MEN. The Facelift Diet? And Kingdom GOLD. That's what Paul is BuZzin about today on the Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode Trey details the "discovery" of Atlantis off the coast of New Orleans, right where everyone expected it! Also - did you know a company has used T-Rex biological matter to create a handbag! Well, Trey breaks down the real story. The Monster Quest this time is S04E1: "Monster Sharks" MonsterQuest investigates great white sharks whose attacks on humans are on the rise. It follows an expedition in an attempt to tag the first great white in the Atlantic.Support the show

What happens when the way you start building your brand is the very thing holding you back? We sit down with Andrea Pascual to unpack the shift from early hustle to sustainable growth—when handmaking every piece, chasing quality, and saying yes to everything starts costing more than it gives. From her path through FIT and New York's garment district to the realities of bespoke pricing and burnout, Andrea shares how designers navigate the tension between artistry and building a real business—and why pivoting is often the hardest, but most necessary, move.Key Takeaways: • What works early won't scale — Growth requires letting go of old processes. • Handmade has limits — Time, margins, and energy must be protected. • Production is strategy — Factories, tech packs, and backups are critical to survival.

Back to work! Dave is in all his glory this week as the 90th Masters golf tournament approaches, there's been more problems with Waymo autonomous cars, some Irishman wants to own the first bar on the moon, and Easter injuries are on the rise! There's now a handbag for (extremely rich) dinosaur lovers, and we hit the phones to hear about gifts that you never got to using! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sarah Millican jokes about handbangs in her Netflix special, "Late Bloomer".

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, about how luxury has evolved beyond simple exclusivity into something far more controlled and elusive. Today, even having the money does not guarantee access. From coveted watches to iconic handbags, global brands like Rolex, Hermès, and Chanel are tightening supply turning waitlists into strategic tools to protect prestige, manage pricing, and shape consumer demand.702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some beautiful bags fail the moment they hit the market? We sit down with handbag designer and consultant Holly Lauren Beedle—an industry “ghost designer” whose work appears under brands you definitely know—to unpack the realities behind successful bag design. Holly explains why pricing must come first, how ethnography shapes function, and why merchandising and material choices determine whether a bag survives real life or quietly disappears from shelves.Key Takeaways: • Price first, design second — Retail strategy should guide materials and development. • Design for real life — Ethnography reveals what customers truly need from a bag. • Merchandising matters — Presentation and usability can determine sell-through.

Leather can come at a devastating human and environmental cost — but what if the leather in a new bag could avoid that problem? Hosts Tiff and Kat talk about Dana Cohen, founder of HYER GOODS. Learn how her small-batch, deadstock Italian leather business is redefining sustainability in fashion, proving that luxury and responsibility can go hand-in-hand.SourcesHYER GOODS: https://hyergoods.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqCHYDvhwklE7ukgz8pTqNZVCcjDAPtUEt9pTPZpYAebENDzjiC The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/17/hyer-goods-luxury-brands-leather-recyclying The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/21/plight-of-child-workers-facing-cocktail-of-toxic-chemicals-exposed-by-report-bangladesh-tanneries Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/handbags/comments/17e95yu/comment/mk0nn2l/ Earth.org: https://earth.org/analysing-the-pros-and-cons-of-vegan-leather/ Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

Kankelfriitz & Friends chat about how it can look different than we expected when God answers our prayers. Also, is it a purse, or handbag? Mysti helps clarify the debate.

Lauren's guest is Becky Malinsky, author of 5 Things You Should Buy and columnist for the Financial Times. They discuss the best and worst of Milan Fashion Week, from Diesel, Fendi, and Jil Sander to Prada, Demna's debut at Gucci, and Bottega Veneta. They also get into emerging trends (white tights, stirrup pants) and anti-trends (no one wants to carry a handbag) and ponder the past—and maybe future—of Glamour magazine. 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

Jack Dorsey fired ½ of Block's employees… So is AI Corporate Ozempic or Corporate Botox?Coach hired an Anthropologist to study your room… and its handbag sales surged 25%Wedding Crashers explains how Netflix losing Warner Bros is actually… a win.Plus, Burger King's new AI counts your “Please” and “Thank Yous”... (sorry).$NFLX $TPR $XYZ $QSRBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live from EuroShop in Germany on the ITAB stand, Alex is joined by co-host Simone for 5 Things Friday — unpacking the week's most culturally relevant retail + brand moves.In this episode:Lidl's London Fashion Week moment: a mini shopping-trolley handbag collab that stops people in their tracksGreggs enters wellness: a Pilates pop-up for the “sausage roll generation” to launch its new “matches”eBay buys Depop (reported £1.2B): a play for Gen Z, discovery-led resale, and the “shopper of tomorrow”This is the real shift: cultural relevance is moving from luxury to mass brands the everyday places people actually live.#Retail #Marketing #BrandStrategy #EuroShop #Lidl #Greggs #Depop #eBay #FashionMarketing #GenZ

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Julie: Deep listening.Haiti often makes headlines for its challenges—from political instability to natural disasters—but behind those stories are resilient, talented people with untapped potential. In this episode of Superpowers for Good, Julie Colombino-Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, an affordable luxury goods company manufacturing ethical products in Haiti, shares her inspiring story. Julie's work demonstrates how business can be a force for good, especially in one of the most economically challenged countries in the Western Hemisphere.Julie didn't arrive in Haiti to start a business. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, she deployed as a trained disaster responder to help with relief efforts. What began as a short-term mission turned into a life-changing journey. “The women of Haiti were so strong, so brave, and so courageous,” Julie explained. “I really just wanted to be like them…I ended up staying and living there for five years and starting this business.”Deux Mains, which means “two hands” in French, is a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance. The company manufactures luxury handbags, wallets, and other leather goods using deadstock leather and materials from responsible tanneries. These products, crafted by Haitian artisans earning a fair wage, are now sold in major retailers like Nordstrom and Kohl's. Despite the country's instability, Deux Mains continues to thrive. “The business is not only growing but flourishing under the leadership of my Haitian colleagues,” Julie said.Beyond exporting chic handbags, Deux Mains has a significant local impact. Last year, they manufactured and distributed 10,000 pairs of leather school shoes for Haitian children. The factory, powered entirely by solar energy, employs 45 full-time staff and serves as a model for sustainable development in Haiti.Julie's story is one of transformation—both personal and collective. Her journey highlights how listening to the needs of a community can inspire lasting change. “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want water. I need a job,'” Julie recalled. That moment shifted her perspective from short-term aid to creating long-term economic opportunities.Deux Mains proves that ethical fashion can make a global impact while empowering local communities. Julie's vision serves as a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins when we listen, act with purpose, and invest in people.tl;dr:Julie Colombino-Billingham founded Deux Mains after witnessing Haiti's resilience following the 2010 earthquake.Deux Mains creates ethical, sustainable luxury goods while employing Haitian artisans earning a living wage.The company's solar-powered factory produces products sold globally, including in Nordstrom and Kohl's.Julie credits her success to listening deeply to community needs, focusing on long-term economic impact.The episode highlights Julie's superpower of listening, offering actionable tips for cultivating this skill.How to Develop Deep Listening As a SuperpowerJulie's superpower is her ability to listen deeply and empathetically, enabling her to understand and act on the real needs of others. Reflecting on her early days in Haiti, she shared a pivotal moment: “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want any water. I need a job.'” That simple yet profound statement transformed Julie's approach, shifting her focus from short-term disaster relief to launching Deux Mains, a business creating sustainable jobs for Haitians. Listening, as Julie explained, “revolutionized my experience and my participation.”Julie shared a story that exemplifies her superpower in action. Early in her time in Haiti, she grew frustrated with the mess in the factory, asking, “Why is everything always a mess here?” Her Haitian business partner, Jolina, calmly replied, “We don't have any garbage cans.” This moment reminded Julie to step outside her own frame of reference and truly listen to her colleagues. By addressing such a simple, overlooked need, she cultivated a culture of collaboration and respect that continues to define Deux Mains.Tips for Developing Deep Listening:Believe that everyone in the room has valuable insights to contribute.Step outside your own perspective to understand others' realities.Ask open-ended questions to uncover underlying needs and concerns.Build trust by acting on the feedback you receive.Practice humility when faced with solutions that challenge your assumptions.By following Julie's example and advice, you can make deep listening a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Get Your Copy!Guest ProfileJulie Colombino-Billingham (she/her):Founder/CEO, Deux MainsAbout Deux Mains: Deux Mains is a fair trade leather goods brand creating timeless handbags in Haiti to provide dignified jobs and opportunity for local artisans. Founded on the belief that fashion can create lasting social impact, Deux Mains combines ethical production, sustainable materials, and thoughtful design.Website: deuxmains.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/DeuxMainsDesignsBiographical Information: Job creation activist, Julie Colombino-Billingham is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair-trade fashion business that draws upon the indigenous wisdom of the Haitian people to produce luxury leather handbags and accessories for international markets, and school shoes for local children. Under Billingham's leadership, the past decade+ has been a dramatic evolution from earthquake recovery into a fashion-forward brand garnering international partnerships with the United Nations, Kenneth Cole, Eileen Fisher, USAID, the Clinton Foundation, and most recently, Nordstroms. Her work to generate high quality employment opportunities in Haiti has been recognized by way of: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, (2025) global finalist, the Southern Living Beauty Award (2018), finalist in the Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017), selection as the Martin Bell Scholar (2016), allowing her to complete her MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. “From Loss to Legacy,” (released November 4, 2025), is Julie's memoir which depicts the revolutionary approach to disaster aid and business development that she designed in Haiti. 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When Jessica Mitford (aka Decca) was eleven, in 1928, she opened a Running Away Account at Drummonds Bank. A few years later she ran away to Spain to help in the fight against Franco, and not long after that moved to the US where she became a naturalised citizen and joined the Communist Party. The Mitford sisters wrote many books and even more have been written about them, but Carla Kaplan's scholarly new biography of Jessica is a welcome addition to the ‘Mitford industry', according to Rosemary Hill, because she approaches her subject as an ‘American communist with an unusual background in the English aristocracy'. In this episode, Rosemary joins Thomas Jones to talk about Decca's eventful life, her work as a civil rights activist and writer, and her complicated relationships with the other Mitfords. When asked whether the bond with her sisters had ‘stood between her and life's cruel circumstances', Decca replied: ‘Sisters were life's cruel circumstances.' Find further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/mitfordpod Listen and subscribe to Rosemary Hill's Close Readings series: In Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applesignuplr In other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/scsignuplr From the LRB Subscribe to the LRB: ⁠⁠https://lrb.me/subslrbpod Close Readings podcast: ⁠https://lrb.me/crlrbpod⁠ LRB Audiobooks: ⁠https://lrb.me/audiobookslrbpod⁠ Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: ⁠https://lrb.me/storelrbpod⁠ Get in touch: podcasts@lrb.co.uk

What happens when a dream job disappears—and the real opportunity is right at home? In this episode, designer Ana Laverde shares how a Milan-trained industrial designer transformed a setback into a focused handbag brand rooted in Colombian leather, systems thinking, and disciplined edits. Ana explains how her background in luxury packaging shaped her approach to bags as functional objects for daily life, why sourcing in Bogotá's Restrepo district became a competitive edge, and how proximity to production protects quality, margins, and brand DNA. From killing slow styles to leading wholesale with proven best sellers, she breaks down how testing through pop-ups, trimming color palettes, and partnering with a numbers-driven advisor turned creativity into repeatable wins—without losing identity.Key Takeaways:• Design is a system — Structure, function, and durability come before decoration. • Edit to scale — Kill slow styles, lead with best sellers, and let data guide risk. • Proximity is power — Staying close to production safeguards quality and cash.

For many of us, handbags are an essential part of our lives. They allow us to leave the house with everything we need, and they also can be another place to show off our status or style. This hour, we look at the evolution of the handbag. We'll talk about famous "It Bags", how handbags contributed to human development, and the impact of the Walmart "Birkin." GUESTS: Nancy MacDonell: Fashion journalist and fashion historian. She writes the Wall Street Journal column "Fashion with a Past.” Her new book is Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion Hannah Carlson: Senior Lecturer in the Apparel Department at the Rhode Island School of Design. She’s also the author of Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close Audrey Wollen: Book critic and writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, The New York Review of Books and other outlets. Her article “A Unified Theory of the Handbag” recently appeared in The Yale Review Aarushi Bhandari: An Assistant Professor of Sociology at Davidson College. Her new book is Attention and Alienation Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on June 4, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINE: Cotton, Contraband, and the Invention of the Handbag GUEST AUTHOR: Anne HigonnetSUMMARY: Higonnet details the material revolution where aristocratic silk was replaced by Indian cotton, a "revolutionary fabric" that allowed painters like Jacques-Louis David to visualize the natural female body. This silhouette necessitated the invention of the modern handbag, as the new slim dresses lacked the space for pockets hidden in traditional voluminous skirts. Josephine further defined the era by popularizing the cashmere shawl and inventing the tiara using Italian cameos. Meanwhile, Juliette Récamier adopted a rigorous all-white aesthetic to symbolize revolutionary purity, sparking a British frenzy to both mock and copy French fashions.11807 JOSEPHINE

What happens when a Birkin is treated as an asset instead of a trophy? In this episode, Dana Auslander, founder of Luxus, breaks down how she built a private investment fund around Hermès quota bags—where discipline, data, and liquidity drive returns, not hype. Drawing on her background in law and finance, Dana explains why diversification can outperform a single headline purchase, how institutional-grade sourcing and third-party authentication make handbags investable, and why exit strategy matters more than chasing rare exotics. She also challenges viral myths about Birkin appreciation, shares what actually sells (size and neutral colorways), and makes the case for why Hermès is the only handbag brand that meets an investment standard.Key Takeaways:• Discipline over hype — Data, diversification, and timing matter more than rarity. • Liquidity creates returns — Exit channels define success more than acquisition. • Hermès is singular — Quota bags are uniquely positioned as investment-grade assets.

Emily Blumenthal, known as the "Handbag Fairy Godmother," is the author of Handbag Designer 101, a comprehensive guide for aspiring designers. She also founded the Independent Handbag Designer Awards to spotlight emerging talent and hosts the Handbag Designer 101 podcast, which showcases the stories behind iconic handbag brands. Emily is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology. In this episode… Many women entrepreneurs struggle with scaling their businesses, often finding themselves stuck between growth and control. They are conditioned to take on too much, fearing delegation might dilute their brand or message. How can female founders shift from managing every detail to building sustainable, scalable businesses? Handbag industry expert and entrepreneur Emily Blumenthal has developed the CASM framework — customer, agony, solution, and monetization — to validate business ideas before investing resources. This methodology, combined with persistence, allowed Emily to land her products on Sex and the City and QVC. She encourages female entrepreneurs to embrace delegation, reframe failure as a stepping stone to success, and develop clear strategies for long-term growth.  In today's episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston chats with Emily Blumenthal, the author of Handbag Designer 101, about her entrepreneurial insights. She talks about empowering young girls through early entrepreneurship, the skill sets she leveraged to launch her business, and the origins of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards.

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guests, Cathlene Miner and Aisling Owens Nash. The three talk about the origins of Hopefull Handbags as a movement to support survivors of domestic abuse, the unique approach of using donated handbags filled with essentials to open conversations and restore dignity, and the life-changing programs the organization offers to help survivors rebuild their lives—such as SHINE, which empowers individuals towards independence, employment, and long-term success.  In this episode, we discuss: How Cathlene Miner founded Hopefull Handbags in 2017, inspired by her grandmother's domestic abuse experiences and childhood memories, beginning with collecting donated handbags to provide practical support and open conversations about abuse. What drove Aisling Owens Nash to expand Hopefull Handbags to Ireland in 2021 as Executive Director of Hopefull Handbags Global Ireland, drawn by the organization's simple, impactful approach to helping survivors through community bag-packing events. When handbags serve as powerful conversation starters—packed with daily essentials like toiletries, notebooks, and handwritten messages of hope, they restore dignity and enable survivors to reach out for further support without immediate vulnerability. Why pop-up shelters and transitional support like rent assistance and children's needs are critical, addressing the statistic that over 85% of survivors return to abusers due to financial instability. What the NEW program (Navigating Employment Wins) entails—hands-on resume building, interview skills, and active job searching to ensure financial independence, rejecting the empowerment model's limitations for more direct intervention.   Cathlene Miner is the Founder CEO of Hopefull Handbags Global, Inc. Non-Profit, 501c3, Raising Hope for those getting back on their feet again due to Domestic Abuse and other Challenging Situations beginning with One Hopefull Handbag at a time. She is a Bestselling Author of the 30 Day Self Perception Makeover, and the 30 Day Self Perception Makeover Teen Edition, Mentor, Fitness Lover, International Speaker, and Radio Podcast Host. Cathlene loves her life as a homeschool mom, wife, mother of 4, and grandmother (Sea) to 3 amazing granddaughters, an entrepreneur, and a love of anything that brings a smile and joy, and a self-professed glass half full kinda girl. Cathlene and Hopefull Handbags Global believe in collaboration over competition which is why Hopefull Handbags Global hosts and are part of events that bring women, businesses, and nonprofits, and communities together because "Together We Are Stronger". She knows from her own experiences and those of her clients that with a healthy Self Perception, anything is possible to truly manifest your life on purpose and allow your dreams to unfold because you are limitless. "Never Underestimate the Power of Hope"  Aisling Owens Nash Founder, The Right Room™ | Event Experience Architect™ | Executive Director, Hopefull Handbags Global | President, Hopeful Handbags Global Ireland | Regional Head Networking Leader, MIB International (Ireland & Northern Ireland) Aisling Owens Nash is the creator of The Right Room™ and a sought-after Event Experience Architect™, designing and hosting premium live and digital experiences that transform events from inspiration-only gatherings into decision-making spaces where authority, clarity, and conversion happen. In addition to leading The Right Room™, The Expansion Room™, The Conversion Room™, and The BoardRoom Series™, Aisling serves as Executive Director of Hopefull Handbags Global and President of Hopefull Handbags Global Ireland, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic abuse worldwide. She also holds the role of Regional Head Networking Leader for Ireland and Northern Ireland with MIB International, the world's fastest-growing female empowerment network, uniquely positioned as a child-friendly global business community. Her mission is simple: to create the rooms, relationships, and opportunities that help entrepreneurs step out of businesses they've outgrown and into the identity, structure, and visibility required to lead what's next. Website: https://www.cathleneminer.com/ https://www.hopefullhandbags.org     

Rachel, Christie's International Head of Handbags, has been a part of Christie's Handbags team since its establishment 10 years ago.  She shares her unique vantage point on the creation of a new collecting category and the rapid and global growth of the Handbags market.  Along the way, she shares her passion for these beautiful objects and her unique insight into what makes a handbag valuable. 

Think launching a handbag brand is as easy as designing a pretty product? Think again. In this episode of Handbag Designer 101, we're joined by industry expert Nancy Forman, whose decades of experience—from Bloomingdale's to Accessory Think Tank—have made her a trusted voice in fashion strategy, manufacturing, and merchandising.Nancy doesn't sugarcoat it. Today's market demands much more than a great idea—it requires a plan, a factory, and a deep understanding of your customer before you even produce your first bag. From hidden development costs to managing trade show expectations, her insights are a must-hear for any serious designer.

Ever wonder why some emerging handbag brands thrive while others stall before launch? In this episode, Nicole Levy of Baikal Handbag Manufacturing breaks down the real operations behind successful accessories brands—from timelines and tariffs to minimums, materials, and distribution strategy.Nicole explains why your first collection should be three or four tightly connected styles (not 15), how a repeatable signature builds brand recognition faster than trends, and why military olive is this season's sleeper hit. She walks through the production ladder that actually works—sample domestically, run 10-piece U.S. test batches, then move core colors to ~150-unit overseas minimums—and how pricing files reveal whether wholesale is financially viable before you burn cash. We also get into boutiques versus department stores, what materials truly perform, and how 3D modeling elevates hardware without crushing your budget.✨ 3 Takeaways:• Start focused, scale intentionally — A small, cohesive collection and a clear signature outperform sprawling assortments every time. • Know your numbers before you produce — Pricing files, MOQs, freight timelines, and margins determine viability long before retail does. • Choose distribution that builds loyalty — Boutiques drive discovery and repeat D2C sales in ways department stores rarely can.

This week I talked to Jamie Seel of Seel Made about her creative journey from learning fashion design to creating her unique line of leather handbags. We chat about her experience teaching and demonstrating at the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp and her mobile pop-up store . Check out Seel Made on Instagram and seelmade.com

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Elaine Turner is known for her handbags and her brand, but what most don’t see is the adversity she has faced, from building her business, to supporting a daughter with special needs, to being there for her parents through illness. She had to make tough decisions about her business, her identity, and her family. In this episode, we talk about: Starting a fashion brand and the reality behind the glamour The challenge of balancing family needs and career dreams Redefining success and self-worth after loss and change Key Questions Answered How did Elaine Turner get started in the fashion industry? What challenges has Elaine faced in her journey as an entrepreneur? How did Elaine manage running a growing business alongside family responsibilities? What prompted Elaine to make the difficult decision to close her retail stores? Did Elaine feel any grief or loss when she closed her stores? How did Elaine redefine success after stepping back from her business? How has the retail landscape changed, and what impact did it have on her business? Did Elaine ever return to running a physical storefront after closing her stores? What advice or insights does Elaine have for women balancing career, family, and authenticity? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Perception vs. Reality in Fashion 06:08 Balancing Business and Family Demands 09:14 Balancing Business and Family Priorities 11:14 Embracing Life's Imperfections 13:51 Embracing Change and Personal Growth 19:19 "Edit: Minimalist Store in Houston" 21:28 Rediscovering Self Beyond Achievements 23:03 Transcendent Worth Beyond Roles Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn Episode 7 of this season's Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian welcomes Marissa Nance, Founder and CEO of Native Tongue Communications, a multicultural marketing agency helping brands connect with diverse audiences. for a conversation on how to build authentic connections in today's marketing world. Podcast Breakdown00:00 – 04:49 Introduction, Handbags, Love & Basketball house, & NBA ties04:50 – 09:48 Athletics, Teamwork & Values that shaped her career09:49 – 15:28 AI, Culture, & The importance of authenticity in marketing15:29 – 23:44 Early career at BBDO, Survivor, Top Chef & Castaway23:45 – 30:00 Storytelling, microcultural marketing, & Audience connection30:01 – 33:50 Leaving Omnicom & Launching Native Tongue33:51 – 41:15 Challenges as a founder & Building cultural competency41:16 – End Proudest career moments, & Advice for future leaders

Fashion entrepreneur Stephanie Ibbitson shares how writing a solid business plan transformed her struggling handbag brand into a profitable company. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

We've got a jam packed episode for you this week, kicking off with a fascinating interview with Indian theatre artist, Mallika Taneja, who is bringing her show ‘Be Careful' to the Dublin Theatre Festival next month. Running from the 7th to the 10th October, the show is a satirical piece that challenges our notion of safety in public spaces and addresses attitudes towards women and girls in India and elsewhere. See DublinTheatreFestival.ie for tickets. Later on, Róisín Ingle is joined by Laura Dowling, aka The Fabulous Pharmacist to discuss her new book Love Your Vulva. It's an open and empowering guide to women's intimate health, which covers everything from vaginal dryness to grooming your bush. Dowling explains the inspiration behind the book and why we should all be getting to know our vulvas better. But first, Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell is here to discuss the biggest news stories of the week including Trump's controversial advice to pregnant women, why everyone's talking about Maria's Steen's Hermés handbag and Tuesday's nail-biting finale of Traitors on RTE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys investigate an ancient unsolved mystery that is shrouded in timeless secrecy…Symbol of the “Ancient Handbag”!!! https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/handbags-021191 https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/ancient-handbag-symbolits-importance-is-much-bigger-than-we-can-imagine https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c9i__vrDwd4&pp=ygUQYW5jaWVudCBoYW5kYmFncw%3D%3D https://thirdeyepinecones.com/pages/history-and-symbolism https://m.youtube.com/shorts/KmnJBHVvHpw

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/When Jane Birkin's boyfriend ran over her beloved wicker basket, she was stuck lugging a messy tote onto a flight to London. As her Hermès planner exploded across the first-class cabin, her mortified seatmate suggested she needed a bag with pockets. "Hermès doesn't make one with pockets," Jane sighed. He replied: "But I am Hermès." Jean-Louis Dumas, head of the luxury empire, watched Jane sketch her dream bag on an airplane vomit bag. Three years later, the first-ever Birkin arrived as a gift… kicking off what would become the most expensive, hard-to-get handbag design in the world. But this hand-stitched masterpiece wasn't always the ultimate status symbol. The Birkin didn't fit in the logo-obsessed 1980s, and didn't truly pop off until it landed a starring role on Sex and the City. Today, Birkins start at $12,000 with impossible waitlists, while the rarest sell for $450,000—more than some houses—and have spawned multi-million-dollar counterfeit rings. Discover how Hermès weaponized scarcity to invent the Holy Grail of handbags; how a luxury product can outperform the stock market; and why the Birkin Bag is the best idea yet.Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet for the untold origin stories of the products you're obsessed with — and the bold risk takers who made them go viral.Episodes drop every Tuesday, listen here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE SHOW: Shoutouts: https://bit.ly/4c6ySI5 Facts: https://bit.ly/4b4lOSRSOCIALS:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KvMYXE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KwrmuuConnect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ OR LISTEN: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4aQ4kthApple: https://bit.ly/4emy04f Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ —-----------------------------------------------------ABOUT US: From the creators of Robinhood Snacks Daily, The Best One Yet (TBOY) is the daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. 20 minutes on the 3 business, economics, and finance stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/When Jane Birkin's boyfriend ran over her beloved wicker basket, she was stuck lugging a messy tote onto a flight to London. As her Hermès planner exploded across the first-class cabin, her mortified seatmate suggested she needed a bag with pockets. "Hermès doesn't make one with pockets," Jane sighed. He replied: "But I am Hermès." Jean-Louis Dumas, head of the luxury empire, watched Jane sketch her dream bag on an airplane vomit bag. Three years later, the first-ever Birkin arrived as a gift… kicking off what would become the most expensive, hard-to-get handbag design in the world. But this hand-stitched masterpiece wasn't always the ultimate status symbol. The Birkin didn't fit in the logo-obsessed 1980s, and didn't truly pop off until it landed a starring role on Sex and the City. Today, Birkins start at $12,000 with impossible waitlists, while the rarest sell for $450,000—more than some houses—and have spawned multi-million-dollar counterfeit rings. Discover how Hermès weaponized scarcity to invent the Holy Grail of handbags; how a luxury product can outperform the stock market; and why the Birkin Bag is the best idea yet.Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet for the untold origin stories of the products you're obsessed with — and the bold risk takers who made them go viral.Episodes drop every Tuesday, listen here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/—-----------------------------------------------------GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.