Podcasts about Henri Bendel

On this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska discuss two big news stories: the tariffs' last-minute delay and the impact on the fashion industry, and Prada's acquisition of Versace (16:44). Later in the episode, we're joined by Glossy editor-in-chief Jill Manoff for a roundtable discussion on the state of the department store (23:55). We cover everything from the graveyard of department stores that have closed — like Barneys and Henri Bendel — to the reasons European department stores have thrived while their American counterparts haven't. We also touch on Saks Fifth Avenue's notorious delay of vendor payments and brands and retailers' evolving relationship.

This week, Alyssa gets a guided tour through the whimsical world of Susan Alexandra, straight from the brain behind the brand, Susan Korn. What started with some metal jewelry handmade in a class she took on her time off — and later, a beaded watermelon bag she had made in Chinatown and haphazardly posted on Instagram — has turned into a full-fledged, self-funded business that's been around for over a decade, complete with a standalone retail store. Despite the brand's perennial cheeriness, hitting this milestone hasn't been a cakewalk. Tune in to hear Susan's sage wisdom for entrepreneurs and aspiring designers, as well as her horror stories from working retail and interning at magazines upon arriving in New York; what it was like getting Henri Bendel and Opening Ceremony as early accounts; the difficulties of figuring out how to scale a business without training or infrastructure, and learning the logistics of manufacturing on the fly; the importance of community in the Susan Alexandra universe; her strategy for out-of-the-box runway shows and presentations; how collaborations allow her brand to make things out of its wheelhouse and take the work to the next level; selling (and explaining) herself to suits in order to win new business and lock in collaborators; starting a second brand, Rosette, with a friend and dipping her toe into making clothes; her dream of building a lifestyle brand akin to Ralph Lauren or Martha Stewart, and much more.This episode was recorded in the podcast studio at The SQ @ 205 Hudson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewgarde.substack.com

Send us a textMeg looks into the violent backstory of Norman Mailer's protégé Jack Henry Abbott. Jessica tries on Sandra Garratt's modular system of new wave fashion: Units.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Stan Herman The three-time Coty award-winning designer Stan Herman is truly a pioneering man. Not only was he the President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America for sixteen years, but also the founding president of 7th on Sixth Corporation; the fashion shows in Bryant Park. With KOMAR, Stan has incorporated his ready-to-wear design savvy to become America's foremost designer of robes and loungewear. His comfortable, lifestyle driven products can be found on QVC, QVCUK, QVCItaly. After over 24 years on air he has built a return customer base of over 300,000 people and has sold over $150 million worth of robes alone. Furthermore as the leading uniform designer in the world his uniforms arguably cover more bodies than any other single designer. As a pioneer in the industry, Stan popularized "fashion at a price" with his Mr. Mort label; a label sought by vintage collectors today. When most designers were relegated to backrooms, he served as a spokesman for the creative side of the industry, championing designer names on labels, and watching out for the good of his colleagues. He was on the vanguard of designer boutiques with Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and in-store designer partnerships with Henri Bendel. Mr. Herman popularized the Designer Uniform. His list of corporate clients has included many of the world's leading corporations. FedEx, Jet Blue, United Airlines, TWA, U.S. Airways McDonald's, and Amtrak, Avis, Humana, RCCL, and Securitas along with Las Vegas Hotels including Paris, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo and Mandalay Bay. He just launched the redesign for the newly re-opened Regency Hotel as well as the rest of the Loews Hotel system. He has redesigned the next look for FedEx and the new JetBlue uniform. Ann Leary is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels, THE FOUNDLING, THE CHILDREN, THE GOOD HOUSE, OUTTAKES FROM A MARRIAGE, and the memoir, AN INNOCENT, A BROAD. She has written for numerous publications including Ploughshares, NPR, Real Simple and the New York Times. Her novel, THE GOOD HOUSE was adapted as a motion picture starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline and will be released in theaters in September, 2022. Her new essay collection, I'VE TRIED BEING NICE (Simon Element/MarysueRucci) will be published on June 4, 2024 Ann and her husband Denis Leary live in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"When women ran Fifth Avenue, they did more than sell clothes—they shaped American fashion and business," says Julie Satow, award-winning journalist and author. In this episode, CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour dives deep with Satow into her latest book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. Discover the untold stories of the women who led iconic department stores like Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor, and Henri Bendel, and how they navigated the complexities of the early 20th-century business world. From their pioneering roles to the personal sacrifices they made, Satow paints a vivid picture of ambition, reinvention, and resilience. Whether you're fascinated by fashion history or looking for inspiration in your own career journey, this episode is a must-listen. Bio: Julie Satow is an award-winning journalist and the author of "The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel," a New York Times Editor's Choice and NPR favorite book of 2019. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times and has written extensively on real estate and business. Timestamps: 02:55 - The personal reinvention that led Satow to writing 05:42 - Covid is a social history of New York through the hotel 07:25 - These department stores in the early 20th century were not like what we think 10:24 - Three women became presidents of famous department stores by accident or design 14:51 - All three women had men who helped them pave the way in mentorship roles 18:08 - Why do you think these particular women were ambitious? Why? 23:33 - Did those ladies then pull up women behind them? What happened behind them? 26:04 - Dorothy Shaver helped establish American vogue   Key Points: Julie Satow's book highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the early American fashion industry. The department stores of the early 20th century were not just retail spaces but cultural and social hubs for women. Despite working in a male-dominated industry, these women carved out powerful roles and left lasting legacies. The decline of department stores marks a shift in retail culture but also opens new avenues for entrepreneurship and innovation.   Links and Resources: Visit Julie Satow's Website Purchase "When Women Ran Fifth Avenue" Explore Covey Club   If you found this episode inspiring, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join us at CoveyClub.com. Until next time, keep reinventing!  

A new book examines the glamourous cathedrals of retail: the early New York City department stores. When Women Ruled 5th Avenue spotlights three women who helmed the C suites of the major stores, Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor and Henri Bendel. Author Julie Satow joins to discuss.

Send us a love note to share what you love about this episode!Dana B. Myers is an award-winning entrepreneur, product developer, author and media personality in the sexual wellness and empowerment space. In 2005, she founded the sexy beauty brand Booty Parlor, and created success with retailers such as Victoria's Secret, Henri Bendel and The Wynn Hotel. BootyParlor.com is now a D2C e-commerce brand and is distributed internationally via a global licensing partnership. As a speaker, expert and author on female sexual empowerment, confidence and relationships, she has appeared on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, Sex with Emily, LoveLine and more. Her advice and products have been featured by Women's Health, Cosmopolitan Parents, Redbook, Allure and The Wall Street Journal.Her first book, The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You was published by HarperCollins. Her 2nd book, The Mommy Mojo Makeover: 28 Tools to Reclaim Your Sensuality and Reignite Your Relationship (Viva Editions) debuted as a best-seller in Women's Sexual Health on Amazon.Born and raised in Chicago, Dana earned a Master's Degree in Business & Entertainment from NYU. Having lived in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and St. Lucia, she now resides in Miami with her husband and business partner, Charlie, and their two children, Rocky and Indie. She is a practicing witch who feels lit up by candle magic, spell-casting, tarot and expanding her imagination.Learn more about her brand at www.bootyparlor.com or her life at @danamyersxoxo on Instagram.We hope you adore this episode and find it supportive for your journey towards a deeper relationship with yourself, love, abundance, your magick and creating a wider foundation for your business to prosper. If Whisky Made Woman has impacted you today, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and thank you for leaving a rating and review of the show. We read everyone and celebrate your AHA! moments. To go deeper and wider... Transform your wealth identity hereJoin my signature program Your Prosperity Unlocked Here.Join the Abundant Heart Collective Today.New to my work - start hereWatch the Ultimate Manifestation Masterclass Here.Discover your Manifestation Powers Here.5 Steps to Manifest Your Dream Life Here.Share your aha moments with Bunny on Instagram.Got a question you'd love answered on the podcast? Send it to - Dear Bunny ...

Welcome back to I'd Rather Be Reading—both the start of season 12 and, later this week, our three-year anniversary! We've got so much good in store this season, and I'm thrilled, as ever, to be back with you after one long week of a hiatus. Today on the show we have Julie Satow, who is here to chat with me about her latest book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, which is out June 4. This book and this conversation take us back to the twentieth century department store, a place where women—whether you worked at the department store or were shopping there—could stake out newfound independence, whether you were in New York City or on Main Street USA. Back in the 1930s and going forward to the 1960s, women didn't rule many places—but they ruled the American department store. Not only is the American department store of those years examined—it's a whole world unto itself inside its walls—but it's a story told through the eyes of three women who rose to the top of the department store universe: Hortense Odlum of Bonwit Teller, who came to her husband's department store as a housewife tasked with attracting more shoppers like herself in the 1930s—and wound up running the company; then we have Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor, who was a champion of American designers during World War II, before which U.S. fashions were almost completely copies of Parisian looks. Dorothy, by the way, was the first businesswoman to earn a $1 million salary. Then, in the 1960s, Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel modernized the department store and became an eternal trendsetter in the space. Not only did these women advance their own careers, but they opened doors for all women, as well. We've got style, glamour, women's empowerment, drama, trade secrets, wealth—it's the department store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun, and looks closely at the women who made the beautifully curated world of the twentieth century department store operate and opened doors for working women everywhere. I am so thankful that, through this book, Julie is ensuring that these three women aren't lost to history; their fingerprints are still felt today, in both fashion and business. Here to lead us on this journey is Julie Satow, who also wrote the fantastic book The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel, which was a huge hit and critically acclaimed. Julie is an award-winning journalist, a regular contributor to The New York Times, and she has also been published in Travel + Leisure and Bloomberg Businessweek and appeared on NPR. Take a listen to our conversation!   Both by Julie Satow: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel

D'AMBROSE BOYD: has performed in #musicaltheatre, nationally and internationally, such as Ain't Misbehavin' and A Christmas Carol  @MadisonSquareGarden  His #photography has grown in leaps and bounds, taking #photos of Mickey Rooney, Dee Dee Bridgewater and others, and he has created great #apparel designs which sold  @macys  Henri Bendel,  @Saks  to name a few. He is also an #industrial interior designer and was an open mic #host and #producer - D'Ambrose got COVID in March of #2020 it was a light version with only a temperature and some chills. By the time he got tested the symptoms had passed. The #blessing is, his 87 year old mom with whom he lives and takes care of, never got it. He wonders if his belief in #god and copious amounts of #garlic didn't let COVID have its way. His job backstage #bookofmormon on #broadway was still in place after the COVID dust settled. After going back into the #theater he realized he had been working backstage for 10+ years and his love IS being an #artist - He's making strides to get his artistry back on the primary track of his life. During this pandemic he was able to book #voiceover work and sign with a VO #agent. His mom tested positive a week ago but only had slight symptoms and is doing better. . . . Again, GOD & GARLIC!!! His photography #studio is getting clients back in front of his lens …..He lost 65lbs and counting since 5/31/21……… Contact him on his IG or FB for photography: @dambroseboydphotography Check the chat on SINCE THEN page at: onthecallpodcast.com THANK YOU D'AMBROSE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCORPIO!!!It's another month of brief forecasts as Susan Miller recovers from the eye infection that has left her partially blind. Alex and Laura believe that the Scorps of the world deserve more for their birthday month, but who are they to argue with Susan's doctor?! Our fearless pioneer of the astrology internet must rest her eyes. Even though Susan stuck to the facts for the horoscopes, she managed to write a lengthy Note chock full of tidbits about the AZ team, Henri Bendel, and the ins and outs of the wall calendar. And that's where this episode begins. Laura and Alex believe that this may be the first time in Astrology Zone's history where the word count of Susan's note to her readers far exceeds that of the horoscopes. And, boy, are they ready to provide some hot takes. They also discuss a bizarre social media post by Susan that resonated greatly with Laura and ultimately helped her through the tough leg of a recent trip. Without Susan's usual flourishes, both the Scorpio and Taurus horoscopes this November are less than fun. The Scorps must be vigilant because someone might be embezzling from them, while the Taureans have to contend with unwanted news that will come out of nowhere. Suffice it to say that Laura and Alex are looking forward to December when Susan feels that she will be able to use her eyes for long enough to write the horoscopes to which they've become accustomed. Laura and Alex discuss the following at these timestamps: Note from Susan Miller: 6:44Scorpio: 21:57Taurus: 30:16Share your own thoughts on Susan Miller's Astrology Zone with us by emailing astrologyzoned@gmail.com.Links:Read each episode's transcript at our website: astrologyzoned.comHelp Laura reach the full potential of her Susan Miller legacy by buying her romance novels: http://Lauralovelybooks.comListen to Laura's other podcasts, The Mermaid Podcast and You're Doing Great, at: http://mermaidpodcast.com and http://fairybossmother.comRead Laura's new book THE BREAK UP ARTIST on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Break-Up-Artist-Audiobook/B09ZVQDG9V

In episode 113 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of Kat Burki Skincare, Kat Burki.Kat had studied Healthcare Law and Health Policy at university and was working happily in the industry, occasionally picking up passion projects in interior design as a creative outlet. Upon completing an interior for her brother-in-law, she decided she wanted to sign off the project with a signature scent. She met with some people who worked in the beauty industry creating hand batches, and they helped her create a candle.The home fragrance became so popular amongst those who had smelled it that it was suggested to Kat they she should create a body lotion with the same scent. This prompted Kat to start looking into formulation science, and the team who had helped Kat create that very first candle went on to become the very first formulators of Kat Burki Skincare. Kat Burki Skincare launched into Henri Bendel in New York City in August 2013 with first-of-its-kind cold pressed skincare. The subsequent four years saw the brand launch into Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, and Mecca here in Australia, and in 2023, Kat Burki Skincare is a truly global brand. In this conversation, Kat shares what she had to fight to put extra money towards when her namesake business was in its infancy, how her earliest memories have shaped the brand she runs today, and why you don't need to say “yes” to everything. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Kat Burki Skincare on Instagram @katburkiskincare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you interested in getting a behind the scenes look into being an entrepreneur and CEO?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Jacqueline Tatelman, CEO and co-founder of State Bags, to discuss leading with a purpose, how State Bags is helping underserved kids, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, navigating work and family, what it's like running a business with your spouse and more!  Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: The backstory of how State Bags got started How does State Bags give back  A look into State Bag's travel academy  Insights into what working with your spouse is like Boundary setting  Self-care practices as an enterpreneuer Navigating work and family A behind the scenes look into being an entrepreneur How State Bags is helping underserved kids About Jacqueline Tatelman: Jacqueline's fashion roots go all the way back to when she was a two-year-old, walking around her mother's clothing boutique in high heels and diapers. She began her fashion career as an Executive Assistant at Kenneth Cole and moved on to be an Assistant Buyer at both Scoop and Henri Bendel. Throughout her years at Henri Bendel, Jacqueline developed the company's hair accessories business and discovered her passion for product creation and development. She continued on the same path when she joined the Saks Fifth Avenue team, holding the position of Manager of Product Development for knitwear and all proprietary WEAR brands for three years.  These well-known brands have all been taken by her eye for style and sharp knowledge of design and the ever-changing industry. Being creative is something that has always come naturally to Jacq as does her love for all things STATE bags, and the continual growth and impact the brand has on communities of need here in the US.  A born and raised New Yorker, but living in the sunshine of California, Jacqueline is a proud mother, founder, and CEO.  Website: https://statebags.com/  Instagram: @statebags https://www.instagram.com/jacqtate/?hl=en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-tatelman-466680155/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-bags/about/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/statebags?lang=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statebags/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations. Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees.  Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes.  As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News. To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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Growing up in South America, Nick spent his days under a tree drawing his mother's dress designs for the diplomatic parties she attended with his father…an American diplomat in Caracas. He called her “Jay-Lo before there was Jay-Lo”! He credits his success to his mom for her support and encouragement. Learn too who Nick considers his mentor.(5:36) What was the moment he knew he was a success? Nick shares that with us – the retailer Henri Bendel had a lot to do with this. (8:15) Project Runway…behind the scenes and exclusive scoops…this conversation doesn't disappoint! He also talks about the many doors that being a designer opened for him.(14:01) Nick answers the question…” who are you”?(15:26) Beyonce, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Carrie Underwood…he's designed for them all! Oscars, Emmy's SAG awards…he talks about what's it like to work with the famous. And all of this led to his very own line on QVC!(20:04) Endearingly humble, his work ethic remains intact, and he has never forgotten how he got to where he is today – listen to what continues to inspire him. He takes this a step further in words of wisdom for aspiring designers…find your voice!(22:17) Nick walks us through the Sewing and Stitchery Expo and points out the things that made a big impression on him. This was his first time visiting this event after several invitations…he shares why he wishes he had attended years earlier.(26:43) The genesis of Nikolaki, his fashion brand's name – Nick shares the story! It was born out necessity and in a rush.(28:18) The Red Carpet is a place where outfits must be perfect. Learn how Nick deals with the little imperfections that stars experience travelling to the event. And, what's it like to do interviews on the Red Carpet…let Nick tell you.Finally, what's next for him and what's his dream? He also reaches out to and encourages the next generation of designers to take a chance and push themselves! “The world is starving for creatives!”If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website.

From Kylie Jenner to Martha Stewart, 51-year-old skin-care brand Mario Badescu has been cited as a go-to by a wide range of celebrities known for their strong thirst trap game. What started as a small facial studio in New York City has now become a brand stocked in thousands of stores at national and international retailers. Joseph Cabasso, the president of sales and co-owner of Mario Badescu, joins this week's Glossy Beauty Podcast to talk the past, present and future of the brand. He tells the story of the brand's history, including how his family acquired the brand and and who Mario Badescu was. During the episode, he shares accounts of its early days–including its big break with Henri Bendel and the start of its 40-plus-year relationship with Martha Stewart, who still goes into its New York salon for monthly facials to this day. He discusses the background of Mario Badescu's best-selling hero drying lotion, as well as how the brand has evolved over the years to reach new generations, from Urban Outfitters and the VSCO girl era to TikTok today. He also gets candid about TikTok's skin-care “cancel culture,” why his company is keeping prices low in a time of inflation, and why the brand is not big on paid influencer marketing.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tanya Ling (@Tanya_Ling)Tanya Ling is an artist, designer and fashion illustrator.Ling studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London before working in Paris in the design studio of Christian Lacroix. On her return to London she started a contemporary art gallery with her husband William Ling called Bipasha Ghosh.An exhibition of her own drawings (1996) in the studio of artist Gavin Turk on London's Charing Cross Road led to a commission from British Vogue and a subsequent career as a fashion illustrator. Ling has made work for many of the world's leading fashion publications and fashion businesses including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Louis Vuitton and Selfridges.In 2002 Ling launched her own ready-to-wear collection, which was featured in the windows of Henri Bendel on 5th Avenue, New York. In the following year British Vogue named her one of the most important trend-setters in Britain and The Observer Magazine announced her as their designer of the year. Her A/W 2003 collection was shown at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. She was appointed (2009) as the Creative Director of Veryta, a new Ready-to-Wear collection founded by Filippo Binaghi and Stefano Pilati to support the Veryta Foundation.In 2011 over fifty of her drawings were acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 2012 Ling started to concentrate solely on art, a group of her paintings and sculptures were acquired for the Murderme collection.For more information on the work of Tanya Ling go tohttps:/tanyaling.com/To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofartsFor full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacq Tatelman is the first to admit she didn't know what the heck she was doing when she founded STATE Bags (let's be honest, how many of us actually do?). STATE Bags is a mission-driven family bag company offering high-quality backpacks, bags and more for the whole family. Co-founded with her husband Scott in 2013, STATE was born out of the duo's work with disenfranchised youth and the need to provide even the smallest gift of confidence (like a new backpack) for the school year. Drawing on her experience in product development at companies like Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, and Scoop, Jacq is now the Co-Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of STATE, leading the creative vision, business development and growth of the brand as it continues to evolve. Throughout this conversation, Jacq and host, Lindsay Pinchuk, will discuss: How your mission should fuel everything. Knowing and prioritizing your entry point when creating your product. Finding the thing you love so much that it will carry you through the lows. Keeping your philanthropic efforts small and local. Surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision and complement what you do. Knowing when to turn off. Quotes: • “What we try to do and what we say is that we don't necessarily go national for what we do. On the philanthropy side, we look at very small pockets of communities, and humans, and we say, ‘How can we make their lives better? What can we do to actually change their lives?'” (14:45-15:01 | Jacq) • “Talking to our customers where they were, marketing ourselves for the first time in the right way, and having the right product at the right time really changed everything. It was like flipping a switch.” (24:35-24:48 | Jacq) • “Team is everything.” (30:00-30:03 | Jacq) • “Listen to all the advice, but choose what you actually put into action with the advice that people give you. You can't listen to every app and do what everyone tells you to do. There are going to be a lot of people who are going to tell you, ‘Oh, you should do this. You should do that.' Okay, thank you. Thank you. Listen, listen, listen to everyone, have as many conversations as you can. And then you need to kind of sort out what you believe is right for you and your brand and take action on those things.” (43:17-43:44 |Jacq ) Connect with Jacq Tatelman: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/statebags Website | http://www.statebags.com/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Dear FoundHer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! You can now work with Lindsay 1:1 to build and monetize your community through the same method she used to grow and scale her business. Fill out the form here and set up a FREE 30-minute consultation. Make sure you sign up for Lindsay's newsletter and have all of the takeaways from every podcast episode sent straight to your inbox. PLUS, you'll get a tip every week to help you grow and scale your own business. Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk Use code FoundHer for 50% off your first month with both HiveCast and Fireside Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

What you'll learn in this episode: How Beth became a self-taught expert and collector of antique jewelry The definition of antique jewelry, and how it's different from vintage jewelry What separates an enthusiast from a collector, and why collectors have different goals for their collections How to enjoy Georgian jewelry while keeping it safe The meaning behind popular Victorian jewelry motifs About Beth Bernstein Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, jewelry expert and collector of period and modern jewels—a purveyor of all things sparkly. She has a romance going on with the legend, language and sentiment behind the pieces. Her love for the story has inspired Beth to pen four books, with a fifth one in the works, and to spend the past twenty years as an editor and writer on the subject of jewels-old and new. She is a die-hard jewelry fan, so much so that she has designed her own collection throughout the 90s and continues to create bespoke jewels and work with private clients to procure antique and vintage jewelry She owns a comprehensive consulting agency Plan B which provides a roster of services in multiple facets of the jewelry industry. These include building, launching and evolving designer brands and retail brick & mortar/online shops and curating designer shows and private collections. Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pintrest Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Diving into centuries of antique jewelry can be intimidating for even the biggest jewelry lover, but Beth Bernstein is proof that anyone can find their niche in jewelry history. A collector of sentimental jewelry across several periods, Beth is a jewelry consultant and author of “The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry.” She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how antique jewelry periods are defined; what make a collector a collector; and how to keep antique jewelry in good condition without putting it away forever in a safe. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week. Today my guest is jewelry author, journalist, historian and consultant Beth Bernstein. She is the author of several books including “If These Jewels Could Talk,” “My Charmed Life,” “Jewelry's Shining Stars” and the recent and very readable “The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry.” We will hear more about her jewelry journey today. Beth, welcome. Beth: Hi. So nice to be here. Sharon: It's great to have you. Beth, can you tell us a little bit about your jewelry journey? Did you like jewelry when you were young? Beth: Oh, yes. My favorite thing was to wear a tiara. Most young girls, I would say, think they're princesses, but I have a cute little story to tell. I had my appendix out when I was six, which is really young to have your appendix out. For some reason, they made me a Frankenstein scar. I hated the scar. Back then, they kept you in the hospital for two weeks. It really was the most horrible scar, so my mom wanted to make me feel like I was beautiful. Back then, Bloomingdale's in New York was the store you went to. So, we go to Bloomingdale's—I always had dime-store tiaras, the plastic rhinestone tiaras—and in the window I see this tiara-like headband dripping with Swarovski crystals. Later I found out my mom described it as the most ostentatious headpiece or even worse than that. Anyway, we go in. I'm l like, “I want that. I want that.” So, we go into the store, and she pulls over the salesperson. I didn't know this at that time, but I heard the story later on. She said, “Bring her out a lot of jewels. I'll make up a story about this one, but bring her out something for her age, like a little tiara-like headband thing.” She said to me, “I have to tell you something the salesgirl just told me. The tiara you love is reserved for a duchess from a faraway land.” I went, “Oh, my god, I have such good taste,” and she said, “You have royal taste, right?” From then on, I believed I had royal taste, and I got a pretty seed pearl headband, quite advanced for my age. I've loved jewelry ever since I was young. My mom wasn't a big jewelry fan, but my grandmother was. My grandparents didn't have a lot of money, but she saved, and she'd go to secondhand stores. I think they were like pawn shops. She'd find these gorgeous Art Deco jewelry there, and she'd get them for a great price. She had some faux and real. I would go over to her house, and she'd let me stay up way past when my mother would let me stay up, and we would watch a Late Movie. Most people don't remember the Late Movie, but it had movies like To Catch a Thief and Breakfast at Tiffany's, and even melodramas like Madame X and Back Street. I would watch all these wonderful movies, Marlene Dietrich movies, and I loved the jewelry. So, we'd dress up in jewelry while we were watching the movies. She'd pour ginger ale in champagne glasses, and we'd drink like we were drinking champagne. The next day we'd go out and buy the jewelry at Woolworths, the five and dime, like we saw in the movies, but for 10 cents. It was all plastic and rhinestone jewelry. It was a lot of fun. So, yeah, I've always loved jewelry. Sharon: Would you say that's why you started liking jewelry? Because of the tiara and dressing up with your grandmother? Beth: Yeah, and the movies. I was always very into movies, which is why I wrote “If These Jewels Could Talk.” It connects the celebrities in the movies to the back stories. I'm as much of a jewelry geek as I am a movie geek. I think it was the fun and the glamor of it as a kid. I'll be very honest; it was at a time when I was probably eleven and my parents started talking about divorce. They got divorced when I was 13. So, it was a time in my life when I needed something to escape from all of that. It was a good escape to get into the glamor of those old movies and the jewelry. When I was six, having my appendix out and having that horrible scar, putting that thing on my head actually did make me feel pretty and like a duchess from a faraway land. I did start believing I had royal taste. Sharon: That's funny. I've heard several people say they liked tiaras when they were younger. I'm not sure I knew what a tiara was then. As you got older, did your education bring you to jewelry? Beth: Not really, because I was an English major and a psychology minor. Basically, I was writing poetry and short stories, wanting to be the great American novelist and poetess. I was doing really well in school. I was going to Boston University. I had some poetry and short stories published, and I was editor of the literary journal. My father owned textile mills in Italy and my mother, when she went back to work after my parents got divorced, became a senior vice president of a huge sportswear company. There were fashion and textiles in my blood. So, I was going to school, and my father said, “I'm not going to support you while you're a starving writer trying to write poetry or a novel. Write about what you know. Write about fashion.” I said, “Absolutely not,” even though I love fashion. But then I did start writing about fashion. My first story was actually for McCall's magazine about rust-proofing your car, because I was a non-fiction assistant editor. I got turned down from Condé Nast and Hearst because I didn't type enough words a minute. I was typing on a regular typewriter, and I was just under. But McCall's didn't give you a typing test, so that was my first job. After McCall's magazine, I started working as a freelancer. I wrote about fashion. I also styled fashion shoots, but my favorite thing to style was jewelry and, for some reason, shoes. When I went to the big houses in New York, like Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta and Donna Karan, I loved to see what jewelry they were going to sell with their collections. Eventually, I continued to write about fashion for a bunch of magazines. Then, all of a sudden, I came up with an idea for a jewelry collection. Prior to that, I also became a wardrobe stylist for TV. I styled for MTV, Showtime, Comedy Central, all the cable channels. While I was doing that, because of all my contacts in jewelry through styling and by writing about jewelry and fashion, I had a sort of a collection. So, I knew who to go to to put the collection together. I went to this one company where I was very good friends with the owner, and he said, “Oh yeah, it's a great idea. I think it would sell great at Henri Bendel.” This was when Henri Bendel was really cool. So, I thought it would be a collection for Bendel. He helped me put it together, because I didn't know about castings and all that kind of thing. It sold at Bendel. Then a friend of mine, who was an actor and a comedian while I was in wardrobe styling, said, “Why don't you start your own jewelry company? You have really great ideas,” and I said, “You know what? O.K.” That was how my life went. I was like, “O.K., I'll go from fashion into wardrobe styling then to jewelry,” because I really did love jewelry. Sharon: You were designing it, too. Wow! Beth: Yes, now I'm designing it. I started a small collection, and it sold to over 250 stores. However, I was selling to Barneys New York, Beverly Hills and Chicago and Barneys Japan, but that was Barneys first Chapter 11. They owed me a ton of money, and I didn't know how I was going to produce for the other stores. So, long story short, they owed me a ton of money, but they kept us all in the stores and paid us up front to keep going, but we never got the money they owed us. I was really stretched to the limit because I literally wasn't making any other money. So, I started writing about jewelry because I knew more about it. Now, I knew about casting and setting and how to do waxes and all that. I wasn't doing it, but I knew all about that, so I started writing about jewelry for magazines I had worked with and other people in fashion had recommended. I was also very good at revamping magazines, making them more modern and into the future. So, I started writing while I was also designing jewelry. That's how it all happened. With Barneys, I got 30 cents on the dollar. Six years later, which is when I finally closed my business—back then, they rarely liked independent designers. There was only so much money to be made. I made so many mistakes with reps. A jewelry designer who was very smart said to me, “The worst thing that could happen to you is not having your own name on a collection,” and I said, “No, the worst thing that could happen is not having a volume, because I've been writing all my life.” He said, “So, you have the answer. Go design for these big designers. Get paid well and keep your bylines. Keep writing.” That's exactly what I did. Then I decided it was the smaller designers that needed my help. So, I started my own company to help small, independent designers with marketing, merchandising design and writing their press kits, as I was still writing for magazines. I'm answering you before you're even asking me a question. Sharon: No, this is free form. Go ahead. Beth: Basically, while I was doing all these different things, I started to collect antique jewelry. I had this feeling for antique jewelry. I love the idea of old mine cuts and the old rose cut diamonds. I didn't like a lot of bling or sparkle. I love the meaning behind Victorian jewelry. As I was collecting from the dealers, I was learning little by little. There were a lot of jewelers in New York back then. Eventually, I picked out a ring in the case at an amazing Madison Avenue shop, and she said, “It's one of my favorite rings in the case.” She and I had just met, and she's since passed away. I usually dedicate my books to my mom or my grandmother or both. My mom passed away young, and my grandmother lived until 97. They were the real inspirations in my life, but I dedicated “The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry” to Hazel Halperin because she taught me so much of what I know. When I picked out the ring, she said, “It's a favorite in my case. I do layaways, so you can pay it off.” I'm like, “Great.” Then she said, “Do you want to come work for me?” and I said, “You don't know me. How do you know you can even trust me?” She said, “I know I can trust you. Every ring you picked out in the case is my best ring. It's like you have an eye for this.” She gave me books to bring home every weekend to read. I went to work for her on weekends. I was working seven days a week doing writing for magazines, still some consulting work, some custom work, and working for her, learning about antique jewelry on weekends. That really helped me learn how to collect antique jewelry. Through her, I was able to go to the big antique shows and meet other dealers, whom I still know to this day. A lot of them are still alive and are quoted in the book, because I've been dealing with them for 25 years. That's how that came about. Sharon: Did learning how to collect antique jewelry help you learn how to collect in general, or was it only antique? Beth: Only antique. Because I designed modern jewelry, I knew what I liked about modern jewelry. With antique, she taught me things to look for, like if something was repurposed, if something was put together, like if the shank was added later than the actual front of the ring. She taught me a lot of different aspects about antique jewelry. She taught me about the time periods and how to identify them. She taught me so much, and the books she had me bring home to read taught me a lot, too. She was a wonderful teacher. She'd always throw in a little story about my life as it was at that time, and how dating would relate to some jewelry stories. She was funny and I just loved her. She really helped. Sharon: Was she your inspiration? She was an inspiration for the antique jewelry book, but was she an inspiration for your other jewelry books, like “My Charmed Life”? Beth: Well, “My Charmed Life” isn't a jewelry book. It's a memoir. It's called “My Charmed Life.” Penguin published it in 2012. I'll tell you about why it's called “My Charmed Life.” It's “My Charmed Life” and the subtitle is “Rocky Romances, Precious Family Connections and Searching For a Band of Gold.” I was writing a memoir. It was a bit different because I also wrote first-person essays for women's magazines on dating, relationships and family. They always had to have some humor, so I knew that anything heartfelt also had to have a bit of humor. If it's grief, it has to have humor. So, I learned the combination of doing that, and I love writing those kinds of things. So, I was working on a memoir, and I kept hearing the word, “Platform. You need a platform.” I thought, “I have a platform in jewelry, but that's not going to work with this memoir, so I need to change it up a bit.” So, I connected different pieces. Every chapter starts with a piece of jewelry. There's love beads. There's solitary rings. There's the Claddagh ring from when I was going out with the Irish guy. There were a lot of different chapters. It was all metaphor for what I was talking about, and that was chapters from a young age up to age 50. It wasn't really about the pieces of jewelry; it was about what was going in my life and the jewelry related to that. People call it a jewelry book, but it wasn't. When you start reading it, you'll realize that it's really a book about life. It's universal. It's about parents divorcing, parents dying young, family relationships, relationships with nieces and nephews, being single when your younger brothers have kids, and all these different things women can relate to. What links do you like more than jewelry? It's the mosaic ashtray you make for mom in day camp that she still kept, or when she got divorced, how she traded in her Jackie O. pearls for love beads, which were my love beads. She was wearing my love beads because she was a young mom who got divorced. It was the 70s and she wanted to be cool. So, it was all about that. That was the first book. The second book was about emerging modern jewelers who I got to know from consulting and writing about them. I wrote about 38 designers who I thought really had it. These days, the market is saturated with modern designers. Stephen Webster was an amazing designer. I thought, “Who can write the forward for this book?” I went to Stephen because we were friends, and they knew he'd do a great job because he was once an emerging designer himself. He was funny, and he had all that heartfelt humor. He was a bench jeweler. He wrote a great forward. He said, “You're going to have to really fix this up,” and all I had to do was fix one word that I didn't think was right because it was very British, and I didn't think everyone would understand. Stephen had to fix one word. It was such a great book. The next book was “If These Jewels Could Talk: The Legends Behind Celebrity Gems.” That was about the stories behind celebrity jewelry and celebrity jewelry houses, like Van Cleef & Arpels, who made the jewelry for celebrities and films, and how the jewelry helped character development. I was very into the films, as I said. One of my friends said, “You wanted to write that book 20 years ago.” I said, “Yeah, I did,” because of my geekiness about film and because I could remember every line in certain films I loved. I learned more about who owned the jewelry as I was writing the book. Back then, a lot of the big stars like Marlene Dietrich and Grace Kelly—when she was Grace Kelly and before she was princess of Monaco—wore their own jewelry. Joan Crawford wore all of her own jewelry in films. Elizabeth Taylor wore her own jewelry in certain films. When it came to awards shows, when they were televised, they wore their own jewelry. It was really interesting. I loved writing that book as well. And then here we are with “The Modern Guide to Antique Jewelry.” I'm not only writing a book about antique jewelry, but I think—once again, I'm going on without you asking me a question. We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

Would you even think to bring a sex toy to rehab? Even if you tried to, most rehab facilities don't allow them, as it turns out. Today's guest, comedian Pam Gaslow, tells us how she learned that you can't take a vibrator, or teddy bear for that matter, to rehab. (Spoiler alert: She didn't learn the hard way.) We'll explore the ups and downs of Pam's journey to sobriety. While addiction isn't funny, as Pam says, “I was either going to laugh or cry.” To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio She's designed catalogs for J.Crew, performed stand-up comedy, even worked as Henri Bendel's only female security guard. Pam Gaslow has had an eventful life -- including once being threatened by her family with disownment over her Depressed Hot Girl blog -- and it's about to get even more so with her first-person confessional “Don't Bring Your Vibrator to Rehab.” It's a hilarious chronicle of her journey toward sobriety from a toxic marijuana addiction, told with candor, honesty, absurdism, and the trademark wit that has brought her to comedy club stages across the country. The New York-born writer is also a contributor to The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Times of Israel, and Newsbreak. Gaslow, who also works as a mixed-media artist, once owned and designed children's clothing lines under the brands Pamela Jo (for girls) and Handsome Jack (for boys). Now based in Miami, she is sober and enjoys visiting petting zoos on weekends. For more salacious details and quirky randomness follow her on Instagram @pamgaslow Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

Addiction is one of the most serious issues we face in society today and we are not nearly educated enough on the many facets of it. It stems further than just drugs and alcohol - many people are addicted to work, exercise, validation & social media...the list goes on. Today's guest talks about her own addiction and how she became sober while using comedy to educate others about these serious issues......Pam Gaslow has designed catalogs for J.Crew, performed stand-up comedy and has even worked as Henri Bendel's only female security guard...it's safe to say she has had an eventful life. She has written several books covering topics such as her journey from a toxic marijuana addiction and has performed at comedy clubs across the U.S using candor, honesty and wit to educate people about serious issues. The New York-born writer is also a contributor to The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Times of Israel, and Newsbreak. Gaslow, who also works as a mixed-media artist, once owned and designed children's clothing lines. You can find out more about Pam here: pamgaslow.cominstagram.com/pam_gaslow...Thanks for listening! We would love your support so we can keep growing this show! Please sign up to nickbracks.com to receive a free chapter of my book. We would love you to subscribe, review, share and comment on the podcast to help us make a difference!The Move Your Mind book & Audiobook is now Available in stories Australia wide and online globally! You can find free chapters & order here: Move Your Mind Book or on my site: nickbracks.comYou can also sign up to our new Move Your Mind community group here: moveyourmind.me or here: Move Your Mind Community You can find all of the other links here: https://linktr.ee/moveyourmind Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode ninety four of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of Korres, Lena Korres. Korres began as the oldest herbal apothecary in Athens, Greece. Whilst working there, George Korres began formulating topical cosmetics for his friends and loyal customers of the pharmacy, and word quickly began to spread. Lena Philippou, now Lena Philippou-Korres, a chemical engineer, commenced work at the pharmacy in 1996 and, following consumer demand, the KORRES brand was officially launched. By the turn of the century, George and Lena's tech-driven, naturally formulated skincare products had been picked up by Henri Bendel in New York and Harvey Nichols in London. Today, despite being a truly global brand, KORRES remains true to its origins and its patented Full Circle sustainable manufacturing processes. In this conversation, Lena shares why she feels there should be more women working in STEM globally, why she has youthful naivety to thank for the brand's initial launch, and why it's not enough to rely on consumer demand when it comes to new product ideas. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Korres on Instagram @korres and @korres.athens. Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know knitting sparks creativity and provides mindful rhythmic motions resulting in a more positive state of wellbeing?Our guest, Kristen Lambert, is the creative visionary behind the knitwear brand Third Piece.Third Piece started as a passion project for Kristen after being drawn to the uniqueness of a hand knit scarf with which she immediately responded, “I need that!” What started as a side hustle soon transitioned to something more when the buyers of Henri Bendel and Bergdorf Goodman along with dozens of boutiques came calling to carry Third Piece. For the next few years, Kristen learned the ins-and-outs of textiles, fibers, and manufacturing, pop-ups and eventually opened up a brick-and-mortar retail location.While recruiting the talent to craft each handmade piece, Kristen connected with the most inspiring women that wanted to knit Third Piece designs and work with the brand. Each woman had a unique experience of what knitting meant to her. Inspired by these passionate stories, Kristen expanded Third Piece into DIY Knit Kits and began teaching thousands of people how to knit.To learn more about Third Piece please visit: https://thirdpiece.com/Please follow and engage with Kristen and Third Piece via the following social channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpiece_/ and https://www.instagram.com/kristenmlambert/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenmlambert and https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdpieceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmlambert/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-third-piece/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheThirdPiece/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheThirdPieceThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#bestyoutubechannelforstartups #knitwear #sustainablefashion https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifewithAndehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTSBlack Girl Ventures Pitch Program – Apply to pitch at https://bit.ly/bgvpitch by July 1stArlan's Academy: https://arlansacademy.com/Visible Hands Latinx Founders Fellowship: https://vhlx.visiblehands.vc/Scroobious here: https://www.scroobious.com/ANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

A compelling storyteller allows oneself to be vulnerable. Vulnerability can be scary to think about, but sharing your story opens the doors for conversation. You never know who might relate to your backstory and gain wisdom from your teachable moments.    In this eighth episode of The Limitless Podcast, Jamie gets the ball rolling by sharing her most significant life moments, leading to her success as an entrepreneur and health coach. She talks about her memories of growing up, career experiences, transformative events, and finally, her latest program — Thrive Mastermind.    Join the Limitless community and tell your narrative; remember that your story is worthy of being heard.   If you want to know how Jamie got to where she is — with a limitless mindset and efficient work-life flow — this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Learn the value of betting on yourself to get where you want to be from Jamie's experience of moving to New York. Understand that you can find your purpose and passion in challenging ordeals, as Jamie did with her wake-up call. Discover the power of telling your story to empower others and build a community by following Jamie's encouragement.  Resources Stop being a lone entrepreneur and start leaning on fellow rebellious business owners. Join my 5-month business invigorator, Thrive Mastermind, and support your business with my mentorship and the partnership of six other entrepreneurs. Ignite growth toward your biggest vision! Sign up for Jamie's 3 Steps to 30 Days of Content FREE MINI-COURSE today!  Sign up for Jamie's 12-week Marketing Mastery business activation program today!  Connect with Jamie and share your story: Instagram │ Website │Twitter │ LinkedIn Episode Highlights [7:59] Growing Up Jamie is originally from the Midwest in the United States. She grew up in a small town in Ohio. She is part of a big family, which she sees as a gift wherein there is care and love for each other⁠ — a place to fit in. Jamie remembers that she was an A+ student but also had a "mischievous or rebellious" streak. She wasn't afraid to bend the rules when she could.  [11:28] Jamie's Ever-present Curiosity Having grown up in a small town, Jamie always had the core value of being curious, making her want to seek out anything and everything.  For college, she chose to attend Ohio University, and she was the only one from her small town to do so at the time.  Attending Ohio University allowed Jamie to reinvent herself and deepen her curiosity about what she wanted to do in life.  [13:16] First Opportunity for Entrepreneurship At Ohio University, Jamie pursued a degree in magazine journalism. During her college days, she created a digital online magazine called Thread Magazine which ran six times a year. It was the first fashion magazine on her campus.  When establishing Thread Magazine, Jamie learned that the big first step is hard. Instead of putting pressure on herself, she understood that it was time to learn and practice.  She picked up how to unsubscribe from the perfect A+ student mentality from this experience, which also helped her realize the importance of taking care of her health. [16:45] Stepping Foot into Social Media Jamie's first jump into using social media was during her undergraduate days running Thread Magazine. Twitter and Facebook were the commonly used platforms back then.  Pinterest and Instagram were only about to launch.  From her first entrepreneurial experience, she decided to minor in Spanish and marketing.   [18:25] The Move to New York Jamie moved to New York without a job. She heard from others that a New York home address was essential to getting a job in the magazine industry. Her parents were initially baffled by her decision, knowing that living in New York would be expensive. Admittedly, she struggled during her initial years in New York. Jamie couch-crashed upon moving to the city, then eventually stayed in a less-than-ideal apartment.  The New York experience as a fresh graduate was a rite of passage. What's important is that she bet on herself and found her footing and support system. Listen to the full episode to hear more of Jamie's anecdotes about her financial struggles in the Big Apple.  [22:40] Entering the Fashion Industry  Jamie eventually got an internship at Interview Magazine.  Then, she also worked at Henri Bendel for their public relations team. At Henri Bendel's flagship store, Jamie met celebrities and assisted in their shopping during the department store's heyday. Jamie: "I might have been leaving a house in the morning that was the yellow cube of hell. But then I got to slap on some heels…and walk down Fifth Avenue and see, 'Okay, this is the potential.' This is the opportunity that the city can create, where it's just a matter of sticking to my goal, sticking to my desire, and continuing through." A big part of her New York journey was seeing the opportunities everywhere. It could have been overwhelming, but she chose to subscribe to the opportunity.  [24:21] Diving into the Corporate World After working at Henri Bendel, Jamie moved to a corporate setting and ran the social media for Jetsetter, a brand of Tripadvisor, for five years. She supported Jetsetter in navigating content and maximizing their email for revenue and partnerships. At Jetsetter, she worked with Showtime on their television series Billions, and on the drama series Suits. Jamie experienced her first burnout in her social media manager role.  [26:00] Social Media and Businesses There are two foundational groups of businesses that try to use social media.  The first is those who ask the hard-hitting questions about how social media helps their businesses thrive. The other group is those who are excited to build a community with social media. The former, especially with older established brands, took a little bit of convincing to get them aboard to use social media to leverage their business. This is why Jamie became a so-called data nerd, creating spreadsheets to show how to generate new traffic, looking at traffic sources, and turning them into partnerships.  [28:39] Trying Out Entrepreneurship Jamie decided to leave Jetsetter without a job in line. She looked for other work and was offered corporate opportunities, but felt that these were the same as what she had just left. Then, she realized that she could turn her previous freelance work into a career⁠ — working as a consultant for TEDx speakers, bestselling authors, and female-owned brands. However, Jamie still experienced burnout, having adopted a “more clients = more money” mindset. [30:11] The Wake-up Call In 2019, Jamie's dad died from complications before his retirement. He was an insurance agent who worked long hours.  From this challenging ordeal, she had two realizations. One was to prioritize her health and help others do the same.  Jamie: "We are meant to live this life, not work to live. We want work to be life-giving." Another was that she already had the toolkit to create a healthy routine, which included meditation and paying attention to her body's needs. [32:41] Deciding to Become a Coach Jamie became a certified health coach in 2019, celebrating her father's legacy through what she does now and finding her meaning and purpose in life. Jamie: "Life-giving because what happens inside our internal thoughts, the mindset, the way we take care of ourselves, absolutely bleeds out into our business, absolutely down to our relationships, and ultimately, how focused we are how much we enjoy things." After sharing about the loss of her father, she found her community.  As a health coach and holistic business coach, it's all about empowerment, not the hustle. [34:54] The Present  Jamie has been an entrepreneur for five years and a coach for three years. Her journey was about owning the process and learning. It took her three years to get to a six-figure earning, but it was more about the people she helped and the impact felt, rather than the money.  Coaching has become her most fulfilling experience. [36:21] The Choice to Share Jamie embraced vulnerability to share her story — showing others that it took a support system, failures, and challenges to get to where she is now. The three main areas allowing Jamie to be a full-time entrepreneur with many avenues include a support system, a strong self-belief, and activating strategies. She translated her learnings to her latest program⁠ — Thrive Mastermind. Listen to the full episode and check out the resources section to know more about Thrive Mastermind. Enjoyed this Podcast on Creating Limitless Growth with a Community? Embrace vulnerability and share your story. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and help us spread the word by sharing it! Leave a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in to this podcast, we'd appreciate it if you wrote us a review. You can also share it to help other entrepreneurs expand their network and create faster business growth.  Have any questions or want to leave a suggestion? Come say hi on the 'gram. Have questions about my coaching or takeaways from the episode: DM me @jamieratermann or contact me on my website! Also, you can connect with me on Twitter, @jamieratermann, and Linkedin: Jamie Ratermann. Thanks for listening! Stay tuned to my website for more episode updates and other exciting programs and resources.

I see so many entrepreneurs using Instagram and only Instagram to promote their services. We all know social media is a powerful business and marketing tool. With the various platforms available, there's no shortage of channels to explore. However, this variety can be a double-edged sword. The more choices you have, the bigger your reach — and the easier it is to get overwhelmed. The key is to determine and capitalize on the strengths of each platform. In no time, you'll be surprised at how you can use them like a true multi-channel creator. In the fifth episode of The Limitless Podcast, we dive in on the strengths of different social channels available for your business. We cover how to use each of them effectively and the opportunities they provide when managed strategically. We also talk about repurposing other Internet spaces and taking advantage of your core messaging. If you want to learn how to utilize different social channels for your business, this episode is for you! As you're listening, you will come across some cars honking and get a real taste of city life from my at home studio in NYC! Nothing like a little added character ;)  Let's activate today's episode and apply it to your brand to accelerate your revenue and community growth. Join my 6-week program Social Expansion starting in mid-April, focusing on the freedom, growth, and resilience of your brand through social media. Learn more here. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Learn what it means to become a multi-channel creator and why its powerful to use more than just Instagram.  Find out the four key areas of focus for evaluating your social media marketing goals. Discover the strengths of new and established social media channels for content creation. Resources Join the Social Expansion 6-week group course and learn how to break free from Instagram burnout and speed up community growth! Sign up for Jamie's 3 Steps to 30 Days of Content FREE MINI-COURSE!  Sign up for Jamie's 12-week Marketing Mastery business activation program today!  Connect with Jamie on Instagram and Twitter Connect with Jamie on Linkedin: Jamie Ratermann Episode Highlights [02:30] Being a Multi-Channel Creator Multi-channel creation is about expanding across the Internet and promoting in more than one place. Many people feel dependent on specific types of social channels for business. Jamie: “Knowing that you have so much power but putting it all in one place? You're not creating this foundation for yourself. You're not allowing yourself to have multiple ways to engage with those clients, those people who are looking and seeking for your support.” It's about setting up your socials and allowing them to be easy ways to gain new insights, clients, and leads. [04:17] Social Expansion Program Jamie's Social Expansion program is a six-week program centered on how you can free yourself from using only Instagram. Jamie has never been a solo channel creator in the 11+ years of her career. She was able to generate traffic and get conversions using social accounts for big brands like TripAdvisor and Henri Bendel. You can use the insights you get from social channels to help bolster other business aspects. [06:37] Determine Your Primary Social Channel Each industry and type of brand has unique experiences with different social channels. There is a core set of strategies you should know about each platform. Tune in to the full episode to hear about Jamie's experience in tripling the traffic for TripAdvisor! It's critical to identify the primary social channel you should focus on based on your business goals and message. [10:38] How to Beat the Algorithm Many articles on how to beat the Instagram algorithm only provide tactics, not an overall strategy. The strategy comes from your messaging, consistency, and how you define your social style. The simplest way to beat an algorithm is to not depend on one algorithm solely. [11:56] Four Key Areas to Evaluate Your Social Media Marketing Goals Look at different social platforms as channels of opportunity. The four key areas of focus are brand awareness, conversion, engagement and building relationships on those platforms, and traffic. [13:30] Instagram and TikTok Instagram's primary strengths are conversion and brand awareness. Instagram's algorithm encourages immediate engagement with your audience. However, it can feel like a beast that you need to feed regularly. The one key element that keeps people on TikTok is its short-form video format. It's a platform where you can post informal videos that showcase brand energy and relatability. [17:36] LinkedIn LinkedIn is a hub for creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. It is not only for business professionals, coaches, and CEOs. The key is to turn your LinkedIn into a creator account.  Peacock your purpose. LinkedIn is the changemaker platform where you want to lean into your story, expertise, and leadership.  [21:18] LinkedIn's Strengths You can post compelling content without looking at it for several days. LinkedIn's algorithm allows posts to last between 2 to 7 days. LinkedIn has the second-highest salary for its platform users, with Pinterest being the first. With its focus on business partnerships, it's easier to pull in high-ticket clients on the platform. The quality of the comments on LinkedIn is very compelling.  You activate your referral network and build awareness of your profile when you engage with others on LinkedIn. [26:34] Twitter Twitter is one of the easiest channels where you can share your insights, thought leadership, and build conversations. It is the first place people go for potential PR and insights. Twitter has been around for a long time, and it continues to evolve. With Twitter, you can just repurpose your copy and messaging into multiple tweets. Jamie: “That is what's important — [sharing] what you find to be insightful about interest topics, what you find to be important around your business, and engaging in conversation.” [28:29] Navigating through Twitter Find your quirks and think about how you can put that into engaging tweets. You don't have to tweet every day. Capitalize on the content your audience is looking for and hashtags they use. The best way to use Twitter is to reply to the tweets of experts you like to engage with. The goal is to build brand awareness and relationships. Any work you put into Twitter can have a second life elsewhere. [31:52] Pinterest You can post once or twice a month on Pinterest and reap the benefits. You can drop many posts simultaneously and allow the algorithm to do its work. The primary opportunity on Pinterest is its search functionality. On average, a post on Pinterest will last at least three months. You can extend this with proper optimization. [33:38] Navigating Your Pins The key to navigating Pinterest is to identify keywords and incorporate them into your copy. How would you search and find particular information? Vertical visuals are the way to go. It is easy to transition into using Pinterest. You can even incorporate it directly into your blog. Idea pins are a wonderful place to get early awareness. It focuses on video content. One of the best ways to use Pinterest is to bolster your email list. You can do this by providing training and offering exclusive content. [38:01] Taking Advantage of Each Platform's Strengths as a Multi-Channel Creator The power of your messaging and mindset will lead you to be the most effective multi-channel creator. Play big and see the ripple effects of your business across the Internet. Being a multi-channel creator with leadership and longevity comes from seeing your business as a long-term passion and knowing the right investments. [41:01] Handling the Big Overwhelm Many people find managing more than one social media channel overwhelming. You need to release the pressure you put on yourself and the opportunities coming to you. Jamie: “Overwhelm is just an opportunity with unnecessary pressure.” You can utilize every social channel we tackled for only an hour a week. Enjoyed this Podcast on Creating Limitless Belief in Ourselves? If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and help us spread the word by sharing it! Leave a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in to this podcast, we'd appreciate it if you wrote us a review.  You can also share it to help other entrepreneurs break free from limiting beliefs and grow from them. Have any questions or want to leave a suggestion? Come say hi on the 'gram - DM me @jamieratermann or contact me on my website! 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After 26-years in business, Greek beauty brand Korres has a rich history to tell. Korres began as a homeopathic herbal remedy brand within a Greek pharmacy that was founded by George Korres in 1992. In 1996, the beauty brand was born, and it has since built up a portfolio of skin care, body care and fragrance products. They include staple Greek ingredients like olive oil, Greek yogurt, white pine and Assyrtiko, a white grape variety from the Greek island of Santorini. After first selling through Henri Bendel department store in 2000, Korres relaunched in the U.S. market in 2018 with a digital-first approach. This shortly followed Morgan Stanley's investment of over $56 million into Korres in Nov. 2017, allowing the brand to push further into international markets. More recently, in Jan. 2021, the 26-year-old brand entered Ulta Beauty stores through the retailer's Conscious Beauty program, following its Ulta.com launch in Dec. 2020. Korres is also sold at Sephora, HSN and Dermstore, With Ulta Beauty, the Korres team hopes to reach Gen-Z customers, which is a big focus for the beauty brand. Additionally, Korres plans to set up livestream shopping on its DTC e-commerce site in April. The goal is to better control its brand story and introduce people to its history as a Greek apothecary-pharmacy brand, while focusing on ingredient harvesting within Greece, in-house formulations and productions. “My vision is not to sit here and tell a story. My vision is to bring people in,” said Lena Korres, Korres co-founder and gm of North America, on the latest episode of the Glossy Beauty podcast. “That's why livestream shopping and being able to show things and introduce people [to Korres] and [let them] ask questions [is important]. That's where I see our brand heading toward and making a difference.” In 2020, Korres earned $30 million in U.S. sales and $97 million globally. Korres expected to earn $120 million in 2021 global sales, she said, in a Glossy Jan. 2021 story.

Stella grew up in Ohio and studied Economics and Japanese at Princeton University. Stella made a career change at 30 from investment banking to fashion. She moved from San Francisco to New York where she worked her way up at iconic American brands Liz Claiborne, Limited Brands, Henri Bendel and Ralph Lauren.Stella always fantasized about moving to California. She vividly remembers the debut of Beverly Hills 90210 and wanting to have a life of pool parties. After 7 years in both San Francisco and New York, she felt she won the career lottery by getting a job as the Director of Retail at a private equity company that invests in the leisure space in the Palm Springs area. Stella spent 8 years as the Director of Retail at KSL Resorts, buying for 5 Star, 5 Diamond and resorts on the National Historical registry including The Hotel Del, La Quinta Resort, Arizona Biltmore, The Homestead, Grand Wailea, Miraval, The Grove Park Inn, La Costa, and Monarch Beach Resort.Catering to a guest on vacation is a passion for Stella. Her mission is to give that guest a physical manifestation of their time of leisure so they can keep that memory alive. Life presented a crossroads to Stella when her company relocated to Irvine. Stella had found her home in Rancho Mirage and needed to create her own way. This is when Rancho Relaxo was born.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranchorelaxoca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RanchoRelaxoCALIYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqnA0XRjY9cUeW016NEVGgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/54284245/admin/Invest: https://ranchorelaxoca.com/invest-in-rr/Corporate Events: https://ranchorelaxoca.com/corporate-events/

Pam Gaslow designed catalogs for J. Crew, performed stand-up comedy, even worked as Henri Bendel's only female security guard. Pam Gaslow has had an eventful life -- including once being threatened by her family with disownment over her Depressed Hot Girl blog -- and it's about to get even more so with her first-personal confessional, “DON'T BRING YOUR VIBRATOR TO REHAB: A Somewhat Comedic Memoir.”  It's a hilarious chronicle of her journey toward sobriety from a toxic marijuana addiction, told with candor, honesty, absurdism, and the trademark wit that has brought her to comedy club stages across the country. The New York-born writer is also a contributor to The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, The Times of Israel, and Newsbreak. Gaslow, who also works as a mixed-media artist, once owned and designed children's clothing lines under the brands Pamela Jo (for girls) and Handsome Jack (for boys). Now based in Miami, she is sober and enjoys visiting petting zoos on weekends.

Imagine a famous celebrity showing up on Instagram, sharing how much they love your product or service. With so much noise online, finding ways to grab attention without expensive Facebook Ads is priceless marketing juice! But where do you get started? How do you find the right influencer to boost up your name brand recognition? On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 266, fashion designer Sarah Shaw joins me to talk about how to land celebrities and influencers who can get more eyes on your products. Join the Amplify Your Authority Facebook Group to learn more strategies to stop being a best-kept secret and stand out as an industry go-to authority. Key Takeaways [5:06] Credibility is more important than ever, and celebrities can provide that “borrowed” trust in the market. [6:46] How to find the right celebrities and influencers to promote your products. [11:10] Why it pays to be good with your follow up. [13:54] The difference between celebrity endorsement and influencer marketing (and what to vett an influencer for to make sure it's a good fit.) [20:10] How to leverage an Amazon store with your promotional campaign. [22:24] The best way to leverage celebrity endorsements if you have a service. [27:54] Sarah's surprising “bold move” that propelled her business into 6 figures quickly.   About the Guest Sarah Shaw is a fashion entrepreneur, product designer and business coach. With her 20 years of experience - and 6 companies under her belt - Sarah has built a treasure trove of secrets for launching your line, getting your products into stores and boutiques, getting your products to A-List celebrities, and getting massive publicity in order to grow her companies quickly. Sarah's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney's, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She's also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She's been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she's been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express' OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products into boutiques, get media placements and gift celebrities.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get Access to Sarah's FREE Resource: Celebrity Access Blueprint Get Access to my 7 Step Plan to Get Booked, Get Leads and Get 5 Figure Clients when you join my Amplify Your Authority FB Group.

Christina Caruso is a Parsons School of Design graduate and New York City-based fashion accessory designer. Her namesake line debuted on Sarah Jessica Parker in the original hit series Sex and the City and was sold at Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, and Patricia Fields among others. Soon after, Christina's talents were recognized by some of the biggest names in the fashion industry and she went on to design for brands including Isaac Mizrahi, Liz Claiborne, Banana Republic, Elizabeth Kennedy, Cuyana, and Xcel Brands. Christina was a featured designer on Lifetime's Project Accessory and guest host on QVC. Christina relaunched her namesake collection for the Fall of 2021 with designs that continue to embody her bold, iconic, and glamorous spirit. The line is handcrafted by artisans in NYC. Christina is passionate about partnering with female founders, working with recycled metals, and creating timeless pieces that will live on. Christina Caruso Jerwlry Collections here. Instagram @christinacarusostyle -- Are you ready for your transformation? Do you want to feel energized, happy and free? Then let's chat! Schedule a Consultation today. For a full list of my offerings please visit my website PaolaAtlason.live. Are you ready for your transformation? Do you want to feel energized, happy and free? Then let's chat! Schedule a Consultation today. For a full list of my offerings please visit my website PaolaAtlason.live. For daily musings come see me on Instagram @PaolaAtlasonWelllness, or subscribe to my newsletter to receive practical self care tips and recipes, right in your inbox! Cheers, Paola

CEO Pulse Podcast EP 60 with Sarah Shaw Sarah's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney's, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She's also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She's been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she's been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express' OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products into boutiques, get media placements and gift celebrities. Let's get right on to it and take a deep dive into her full process of how she makes things like this happen!   CEO Pulse. The Real, The Raw & The Mind of Entrepreneurship This is your backstage pass into the stories, strategies, and psychology of top-performing entrepreneurs. L.E.S.S Business, More Profits Lean | Effective | Strategic | Simple Full Access Links: https://linktr.ee/Rafaelcortez Follow, Subscribe, Like & Share! #ceopulse,#lessbusinessmoreprofits,#business,#startups,#entrepreneurs,#entrepreneurship,#levelup,#lifebydesign STAY FOCUSED, YOU GOT THIS!

What happens when your product unexpectedly lands in the hands of a Hollywood costume pro who happens to be working on the sets of a film destined to become the next big thing. Ask this week's guest on the Spirit of 608 podcast, whose fashion business career spans decades and six different companies — some of which she ran at the same time. A multi-hyphenate creative and serial entrepreneur, Sarah Shaw lets us in on her journey from her early days in Los Angeles as an almost accidental handbag designer who went on to see her products in featured in major news outlets, in A-list films and in celebrity coverage of all kinds. Today a business coach who works with brands to help them reach new audiences and grow, Shaw is both inspiring and full of advice for entrepreneurs out there today navigating the fashion and accessories landscape. Featured in this episode: Sarah Shaw Instagram: @sarahshawconsulting Linkedin: Sarah Shaw Meet Sarah Shaw: Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products into boutiques, get media placements and gift celebrities. Sarah Shaw is a fashion entrepreneur, product designer and business coach. With her 20 years of experience - and 6 companies under her belt - Sarah has built a treasure trove of secrets for launching fashion lines, getting products into stores and boutiques, getting products to A-List celebrities, and getting massive publicity in order to grow her companies quickly. Sarah's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney's, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She's also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She's been on TV shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. Her handbags were in the movies Legally Blonde, America's Sweetheart and Ocean's 11. And she's been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, INC, and American Express' OPEN Forum. You can learn more about Sarah and her company at www.sarahshawconsulting.com

What you'll learn in this episode: How Barbara discovered she could combine gold leaf and enamel for jewelry that withstands daily wear What types of custom work has proven popular for Évocateur Why it was important for Évocateur jewelry to be made in the U.S. and sold at an affordable price point How Barbara moved from corporate finance to jewelry, even with no formal schooling or industry connections About Barbara Ross-Innamorati For ÉVOCATEUR Founder and Designer Barbara Ross-Innamorati, the love of fashion, art and design has always been hardwired into her creative DNA. Many years ago, Barbara became fascinated with and passionate about gold leaf, particularly the way it can transform even the most ordinary objects into something extraordinary and magical. As someone who always loved jewelry, Barbara went on a mission to adapt 22K gold leaf to jewelry design. After years of research and trial and error, she perfected the proprietary technique for which ÉVOCATEUR is now known. Today, these opulent designs are infused with inspiration from Barbara's extensive travels throughout the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. All of the designs have a sophisticated and unique spirit. From their Connecticut studio, Barbara and a team of skilled artisans design and individually craft each piece, wrapping them in 22K gold leaf and sterling silver leaf. Using an intricate process, the jewelry is gilded and burnished by hand and is fabricated over a period of five days, resulting in an exquisite work of art, each piece finished to a rich patina. With only the finest materials used and impeccable attention to detail, ÉVOCATEUR celebrates the compelling relationship between art and fashion. The line, which includes cuffs, bangles, pendants, and earrings, can be found in premier jewelry retail stores throughout the United States and the rest of the world. Additional Links Évocateur Instagram Évocateur Website Photo: Transcript: For most of her life, Barbara Ross-Innamorati didn't think jewelry would ever be more than a hobby to her. Little did she know that she would later invent an entirely new category of jewelry. Her company, Évocateur, specializes in gilded jewelry covered in gold and silver leaf and artistic motifs. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how she developed her innovative technique, where she hopes her company will go next, and why she wants everyone to know that it's possible to start a second chapter in life. Read the episode transcript below.    Sharon: Hello everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. Today, my guest is Barbara Ross-Innamorati, designer and founder of the jewelry company Évocateur. Her jewelry features 22-carat gold leaf and sterling silver leaf. Her line is sold around the world, and we'll hear about her jewelry journey today. Barbara, welcome to the podcast. Barbara: Thank you, it's very good to be here. Sharon: So glad to have you. Tell us about your jewelry journey. It sounds like you invented—it's not the right word, but we'll talk more about it. Barbara: No, that is close to the right word, Sharon. We're an 11 ½-year-old company. We were established in 2009, but my jewelry journey probably began decades ago. I trace it back to when I was a student in London. I went to an art exhibit, and it was a retrospective of Gustave Klimt, the famous expressionist artist. I saw the painting “The Kiss” there, and even being 20-something, I was struck by something I saw in the painting, and that was gold leaf. I didn't know what gold leaf was; I was just mesmerized by it and it stuck with me. I went on to finish college and got married, started work and had kids, and then I'd say about 12 or 13 years ago, the gold leaf came back to me, because I'd always loved jewelry. I had a wonderful collection of my own jewelry, and I got it in my mind, thinking, “Why can't we make jewelry that features gold leaf?” We have less expensive plated fashion jewelry, and then you have fine jewelry. There's got to be something in between, and there's got to be something we can use gold leaf on. Gold leaf is different than plating; it's actual sheets of gold. So, I went on in this fashion, to try and adapt 18-carat or 22-carat gold leaf to jewelry. It was a long process. I had no background in jewelry. I had never taken a jewelry class, not even an art class, although I loved art and I had a vision of what I wanted this to look like. 18 months later, through trial and error, I finally had a product, and I have to trace it back to that day at the National Gallery in London when I saw that painting.  We have, in the process, continued to evolve over the last 11 ½ years. It was something we couldn't read in a book; I couldn't read in a book. No one was doing it the way I was doing it, or at least getting the look I wanted. People had used gold leaf as accents on beads, but no one was wrapping it the way we had come up with through this process. I say “we” because over the years, even though I invented this process, my incredible team—and we're 100 percent woman owned and operated—has continued to progress and evolve and innovate to make this a much better process and product in the meantime. Even our signature flecking, which is little bits of gold, that was kind of an accident. The first time I was trying to get gold leaf on a cuff base, the little pieces of gold—gold leaf is as thin as a butterfly's wing—would break off and end up all over the image. That was an accident, but I looked at it and said, “That gives it a unique vintage, one-a-kind look.”  It's been a very interesting journey. We have brought together two materials that heretofore haven't been brought together, and that's gold leaf and enamel. In fact, when we have a product issue—and we've had many over the years, because we are blazing a trail in this process and product—I couldn't talk to my gold leaf guy in Florence, Italy, and I couldn't talk to my enamel guy in Rhode Island, because their materials had never been married together, so to speak. We had to solve things here, not in the tools that we use, but the entire process. So, that's how it began. I'm proud to say we've created this entire newly category of gilded jewelry, and it's been a long process. Sharon: It's an amazing story. Do you have metalsmithing or chemistry experience? Did you have any kind of background? Barbara: I have an MBA in corporate finance. I was an investment banker and corporate finance person before I did this, so no. I hope that's inspirational to people who think they can't do something. You just keep at it. I wasn't intimidated by not being from the industry. Sharon: Is that just your personality? It's intimidating. So many people grew up in jewelry families or they were chemists or something. Is that just you, you're not intimidated? Barbara: I think it was passion; I can't even tell you. I remember being up until 2, 3, 4 in the morning experimenting. The hardest part of this was not just getting the very thin gold leaf or silver leaf on a base, but how to seal it, because gold leaf heretofore has been used in the decorative arts. You see it on domes or churches. In New York, we have several buildings that have gold domes as well as gold statues. Those statues are covered with gold leaf, and when you put it on an object or even furniture, it's not sitting against someone's skin. It's gold; you don't have to seal it. Silver leaf, you have to seal because it will tarnish, so I had to find the right sealant that would protect it but not destroy it. It's sitting against a woman's wrist or her neck where there might be oils and sweat, and I had to find a way to protect that. I was passionate about gold leaf and loved art, and now we have a product that combines original art and gold leaf that's all made in the U.S. It's all made right here in Connecticut. Sharon: Wow! That's very unusual. Did you find people who knew how to seal it? Barbara: No, I tried many different materials, and I would wear it and stress test it. I remember finally the third material, which is a type of enamel, was the one that worked. It was hard because not only was I unschooled in this, but there was no school where I could learn this.  Sharon: You do the design of the jewelry. You're the designer, right? Barbara: Yes, we design everything here. We work with graphic artists and we have different types of designs. We also work with contemporary artists to put their artwork on our jewelry. You can go to our website and see Monet's Water Lilies or Van Gogh's Starry Night. These are all in the public domain, so we can use them without paying any type of royalty or rights. However, we also work with contemporary artists. We take their artwork and pay them a royalty to use their art on our jewelry. We also work with Erté, who was a famous—he did many things: costume designer, sculptor, artist. We work with a company that owns all of his artwork, and we have an entire line devoted to his art.  Sharon: Yes, that was surprising. I always think of the female statue—I don't know if it's in crystal, but that's what I think of when I think of him. He was a him, right? Barbara: Yeah, his actual name was Romain de Tirtoff. He was Russian-born, but when you said his initials, which are R and T, in French, it's pronounced Erté. Sharon: In today's world that's also unusual. You're looking at antiques like that, but not contemporary so much. They're beautiful. Tell us how you describe your jewelry to people when they ask what you do. What do you say to them? Barbara: We're obviously very art-driven jewelry, but I think we're colorful, whimsical, attainable. Everything retails for under $400. These are handmade pieces that take six to seven days to process. It is made, as in mentioned, in Norwalk, Connecticut, and it features 22-carat gold leaf. It's very artistic, but it's also travel jewelry in a way. That's another thing I point out; you get a lot of bang for the buck. It's bold, although we do have different widths. We go down to as narrow as a ¾-inch cuff. Earring silhouettes go from the smallest studs to the largest 2-inch tear drops. The same thing with our necklaces, but we do have that bold, gold look Sharon: It's beautiful. I happen to love cuff bracelets. You have some fabulous cuff bracelets. Barbara: Thank you. It's fun jewelry; whimsical, art-driven and unique. The other thing is that each piece is like a snowflake because it's handmade. The gilding will go on differently each time, especially the flecking, the little bits of gold or silver, so that each piece is really, truly like a snowflake. We can't replicate it. The image can be replicated, but the application of the gold leaf can't.  Sharon: That's amazing. Did you target that specific price point? Barbara: We launched our business in the middle of a recession, the 2008-2009 recession, and there was a lot of price resistance and price sensitivity. I tried hard to keep it under a certain price. There is a target, I guess. That's correct, that we try to be conscious of the price level. Sharon: It sounds like you had to go through so many iterations to develop the prototypes and find the one where you said, “O.K., we're ready to go.” How did you feel? Did you know when you saw it?  Barbara: Yeah, everything has to speak to me. I have to feel it.  Sharon: How did you feel then? Did you know when you saw it? Like, “I've done 400 prototypes, but this is it”? Barbara: The biggest challenge for me was finding the right enamel. It's what is called a cold enamel. It has to air cure. We can't fire it because of the gold leaf. When I got up the next morning and felt it and touched it after it had cured, I felt like, “Yeah, this is it.” Then, of course, I had to wear it. I would wear it for three or four weeks every day to stress test it because, as I said, we blazed a new trail here. There was no way for us to know if this was going to work. Sharon: I'm amazed that you've been so successful with it. It's so far afield from what you did before and what your education was in. l understand that you didn't study as an artist. You didn't study as a chemist or a metalsmith. Barbara: I had to learn a lot about chemistry while working with the enamels. We had problems, all kinds of issues that would—like if your studio is too humid, we've had issues with that. If the enamel doesn't cure correctly, then we have to file it off and start again. It's a laborious process. We've tried to short circuit it over the years, but the look is not the same.  Sharon: No, it sounds like a laborious process. Barbara: But it's very rewarding. Being relatively new to this industry, obviously there are a lot of challenges, but there's so much joy that we can be part of something happy and positive for the most part. I hear from customers and from our retailers what their customers are saying, especially when we do a custom cuff. I'm sure most jewelers and designers know what I'm talking about when you feel that “wow.” You made a difference. You're part of an important milestone. Maybe you're just part of someone's everyday life, but they get so much joy out of wearing something. That's something I never take for granted, because I never had a job like that, frankly, never. This is the first time. Sharon: What kind of custom work are people asking you for? To mark an anniversary or a trip? Barbara: We do so many different types of custom. This is probably our largest-growing segment right now. We can take any digital image—of course, we have to make sure it looks good—but we can take any digital image that any customer has and create a piece of jewelry from it that's embedded into the gold leaf or silver leaf. We do a lot of dogs. We do a lot of horses. Kids are a distant third behind pets. We've done cats. We've done a lot of map cups, mostly for our retailers. We'll find beautiful maps and we'll put it on a cup or a necklace, and then it becomes our retailer's signature piece. We've done Charlotte, North Carolina, Charleston—you name the city, we have a map cup or earring or necklace to go with it.  We've done those types of customs, but then we've done very personal pieces for the retail customer as opposed to the retailer. It really is all over the place. We actually put somebody's car on one. She had a Ferrari, and she wanted a picture of her in her Ferrari on a cuff, so she sent this photo. She loved that. For a mother's day gift, one was a picture of somebody's childhood home. That was through one of our retailers. It was given to her mother. It was their home, and apparently the mother just wept when she got this cup. It's fun. It's very personal. If you can digitize it, we can generally create a beautiful piece of jewelry from it. Sharon: Wow! It's endless what you can do in terms of custom work. It's not surprising to me that pets are first. The first thing that flew into my mind was maybe a family picture, but when I think about things that make me smile—it sounds horrible—it's my dogs. Barbara: We've done a lot of dogs that have passed. When they pass, the owner really wants to commemorate them on a necklace or a cuff. There's always a story. That's the other thing; with all kinds of jewelry, there's always a story, and that's what I love. I like to think our jewelry has a strong narrative. In fact our name, “Évocateur,” means evocative. That's because when I started wearing my jewelry, when it was still just a hobby and I was trying to figure things out, people would ask me questions. They'd say, “That's really unique,” or “Why is there a butterfly on that cuff?” It would evoke conversations and connections, and for me it would evoke nice memories of a trip, for example. That's what I mean. Sharon: The Kiss is at the Neue Galerie right now, isn't it? Do you go visit that because it's so much closer than London right now? Barbara: Yeah, I've been to Neue Galerie on the Upper East Side of New York. It's a beautiful museum. Sharon: Oh, it's great. Barbara: Very inspirational. We also have the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, which is another famous painting of his. We put that on a cuff as well. Sharon: Beautiful! The price point is approachable, not off-putting, and you can customize so many things. What's one thing we haven't talked about? What's one thing I haven't covered that you think people should know? Barbara: This is definitely a second chapter for me. As I mentioned, my background was very different. Had I not lost my job—I had a really nice job and was downsized—this would have never happened. I think it's important for people to realize that sometimes great things come in not-so-nice packages. There's always a second chapter, no matter where you are or how old you are. Things can happen that may not look so great at the time, as I said, but I can guarantee you—because I had a great job, and there was no reason for me to leave that job—I can guarantee you that if my hand hadn't been forced and I hadn't started playing around with my hobby, that Évocateur would have never happened. I'd still be in that job, or maybe another job that's similar. That is an important message for anyone who finds himself in a less than desirable position or in something they didn't plan.  The other thing that's interesting is that the event that launched us was the lineup at Open See at Henri Bendel. Unfortunately Henri Bendel no longer exists in New York, but this was a semiannual audition, if you will, where any designer could line up, preferably between 5 and 6 a.m. if you wanted to be seen. The lines were long. Anyone could line up in certain categories, and the buyers at Henri Bendel would see them. It was called the Open See; it was very famous, and I decided I was going to go and present our collections. It was successful for us because they accepted us in, and that's really how we were launched. It gave me the commercial validation that I needed to turn this from a hobby into something more. That's the other interesting Évocateur historical info. Sharon: That's quite a launch. It's inspirational. I can see so many people saying, “Oh, they wouldn't be interested,” or they're not willing to be rejected. Barbara: Whenever you're an entrepreneur, you've got to realize that you're going to get rejections. It's par for the course, and you need a lot of internal fortitude. So much of what I've done is hard. There's no question. It's hard owning a business and creating something from nothing, which is what we did. Even when you start a business—maybe you have a product that does exist, but you still have to start it. Anytime you start something from nothing, you don't inherit it; you don't buy into it; but you're starting with zero, you're going to have rejection. You need a lot of passion for what you're doing and a lot of, like I said, internal fortitude to keep going. It's not easy, but it is rewarding. There are lots of highs, lots of lows. Sharon: It sounds very rewarding. It's the risk of living, but it sounds very rewarding. Thank you so much. It was a very inspirational story. I wish you continued success and growth, and it sounds like you'll have it in the future. It's coming; how can it not? Barbara: It's been an interesting ride. My biggest achievement to date, I think, is that we survived 2020. I'm serious. Sharon: I'm laughing, but I know— Barbara: My team is still here and we're still working away. Trade shows are coming back, and I'm optimistic for this year and the following year. Sharon: The fact that you're still here is quite an accomplishment. Thank you so much, Barbara, for talking with us today, and much luck as you move forward. Barbara: Thank you so much, Sharon. It's been a pleasure. We will have images posted on the website. You can find us wherever you download your podcasts, and please rate us. Please join us next time, when our guest will be another jewelry industry professional who will share their experience and expertise. Thank you so much for listening. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

My guest today, Leslie Hsu, is an entrepreneur by background and happenstance through much of her career! She began working in the handbag industry which led her to become absolutely enthralled by the intersection of design and functionality. Now, she is the CEO and co-founder of SUNFLOW, a beach brand that is designing innovative products that will elevate your seaside experience.   What Leslie and I talk about today is how to go from an idea to actually creating a product that we can put out into the world that not only adds tremendous value but enables us to facilitate joy as entrepreneurs. Leslie shares about her personal journey from idea to execution, how she lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and lifestyle, her advice around being married to your business partner, and her self-care tips and advice for maintaining a balanced life while working from home.   This was a truly amazing conversation where we really go deep on the lifestyle of entrepreneurship and everything that it has to offer. I cannot wait for you to hear all of Leslie's insights!   Key Takeaways: [1:05] About today's conversation with Leslie Hsu! [2:32] Welcoming Leslie to the podcast! [3:11] Leslie shares her background and her journey of becoming the co-founder and CEO of SUNFLOW, Inc. [9:45] What SUNFLOW is all about and how it came to be! [12:35] Are both Leslie and her husband entrepreneurs? What is her experience as an entrepreneur vs. working for other companies? [13:38] How did Leslie transition from a career in manufacturing to creating her own product and company? [16:24] How long did it take for Leslie to get to where she is today? How did she take that initial first step from idea to preliminary execution? [19:00] Why it is not “what you know,” but “who you need to know,” in order to execute on your vision sooner than later. [19:57] Leslie shares what her experience has been like running a business with her partner and shares some tips for other entrepreneurs on how they make it work! [23:55] How Leslie creates time and space for her own self-care while running a business and taking care of her family. [27:53] What is next for SUNFLOW? How is Leslie going to move the business forward in the coming years? [29:11] Leslie's key performance indicators! [31:28] Where to learn more about Leslie and SUNFLOW. [32:18] What I loved about this interview with Leslie Hsu.   Mentioned in This Episode: GetSUNFLOW.com Becoming, by Michelle Obama Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts, by Ryan Holiday   More About Leslie Hsu Leslie Hsu is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of SUNFLOW, Inc.   Three years ago, while relaxing on the beach with her family, Leslie had the vision to reinvent beach products creating more comfortable, beautiful, and thoughtful solutions. She envisioned SUNFLOW as a modern brand focused on both function and fashion. Just in time for Summer 2020, the SUNFLOW brand was unveiled. It features beautiful chairs at the center of the collection, as well as an assortment of complementary accessories to create a full outdoor solution.   Leslie's design career was launched more than two decades ago when she joined the Calvin Klein design team. In 2000, Leslie started her own namesake handbag brand, Leslie Hsu New York, which sold in hundreds of stores around the world including Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal Melrose, Stanley Korshak, Intermix, and Takashimaya. Later she launched accessories collections for high-profile brands such as UGG®, True Religion Brand Jeans®, and Jonathan Adler.   Leslie attended Penn State University and earned a BS in International Business. For 21 years she has been happily married to Greg Besner, the co-founder of SUNFLOW. They have two teenage daughters Willa and Lana, both of whom helped bring SUNFLOW to the world.   Connect with my Guest: Website: GetSUNFLOW.com Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION What I loved about Leslie's story is her obsession with the detail of the product she was creating and releasing into the world. It wasn't an idea that she was rushing to market. Rather, she was being as innovative and intentional as she could with the product she was creating.   As entrepreneurs, there's a time and place to move quickly and to step back and know when to take our time. The details help distinguish us in the marketplace; be sure to slow down and be intentional.   If you are creating something that you want to put out into the world that is going to stand the test of time, join the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker to learn how you can take this vision and mission to the next level!

About This Episode: Sarah Shaw is a fashion entrepreneur, product designer and business coach. With her 20 years of experience - and 6 companies under her belt - Sarah has built a treasure trove of secrets for launching your line, getting your products into stores and boutiques, getting your products to A-List celebrities, and getting massive publicity in order to grow her companies quickly. Sarah's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney's, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She's also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She's been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she's been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express' OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products into boutiques, get media placements and gift celebrities. Find out more about Sarah at: Sarah's website - https://sarahshawconsulting.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahShawConsulting Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahshawconsulting Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/891 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy" by Andy Ngo, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Sarah Shaw is a fashion entrepreneur, product designer and business coach. With her 20 years of experience - and 6 companies under her belt - Sarah has built a treasure trove of secrets for launching your line, getting your products into stores and boutiques, getting your products to A-List celebrities, and getting massive publicity in order to grow her companies quickly. Sarah's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney's, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She's also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She's been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she's been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express' OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products into boutiques, get media placements and gift celebrities. Find out more about Sarah at: Sarah's website - https://sarahshawconsulting.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahShawConsulting Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahshawconsulting Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/891 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy" by Andy Ngo, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

The infamous Robert Rufino, Style Director of House Beautiful Magazine, joins us for an exceptional episode of Inside Design. Robert opens the show explaining how Covid inspired him to reach out to designers and do something extraordinary for them. So, Robert started doing thirty-minute portfolio sessions; he gives designers the gift of time. Then, Robert speaks about why professional photography is so important. After shooting, the film needs to have a certain mystique. Plus, Robert explains why hiring a stylist is absolutely necessary and the importance of collaboration on any shoot. In This Episode: [00:40] About Robert Rufino and his thirty-minute portfolio sessions.  [09:00] When Robert is looking at a project, he is looking for a message.  [15:50] Professional photography is so important; the film has to have mystery, surprise, and it needs to look unique.  [25:00] Robert reveals one of the most unique and memorable shoots that he did. [28:20] What Robert wanted to be when he grew up.   [36:40] Collaboration is critical on a shoot; Robert tells a story of collaboration when shooting Tiffany's in 1996.  [38:50] What Robert has up his sleeve as we enter this new age of 2021. Key Takeaways: Portfolios should have a surprise element that the reader is going to learn something from -  the reader should want to be in that room. A portfolio should inspire you to rip out a page, put it in your folder, or pin it up on your bulletin board. Hire a stylist; your photos will be 100 times better if you match a good photographer with a stylist.  You never know where a good idea is going to come from when you’re on a shoot; collaboration is critical. Bio:  Robert is a native New Yorker. His career began at Henri Bendel where he was in charge of window presentation and store design. From there, he ventured into the world of magazines. He has worked for Elle magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Taxi and the New York Times. Robert was also the Vice President of creative services worldwide at Tiffany & Co. For thirteen years. After that, he worked for House Beautiful, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, and Elle Décor. For the last two years, Robert has been the Style Director at House Beautiful Magazine. Links Mentioned: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobertrufino/ Portfolio Review: styledirector@housebeautiful.com

On this week's episode, Emily talks with Boutique Training Academy coach and former co-worker at Henri Bendel's, Ariane Braverman. After 15+ years in the corporate retail space, Ariane began her own jewelry boutique taking all of her retail experience and applying it to her own business. Ariane talks with Emily about how different it was starting her own business even with everything she knew from her corporate retail job and all of the lessons she learned along the way. Follow Ariane at: https://www.facebook.com/arianesjewelbox IG: @arianesjewelbox www.arianesjewelbox.com Join the Boutique Training Academy Tribe: bit.ly/trucktribe Make sure that you rate, review, and subscribe before you leave!

Annie Moran is an artist and designer whose playfully elegant style takes form through many disciplines. Her work is an examination and celebration of nature and culture. A New Orleans, Louisiana-based artist - with former tenure as a New Yorker - and a world traveler, Annie often draws on the people, flora, and fauna of the Gulf Coast for inspiration yet her work is universally appealing. Annie has worked as a professional artist for over 15 years and has lent her talents to such brands as Kate Spade, Henri Bendel, and Coach. Never limiting herself to one medium or application, her body of work includes fine art, surface design for license, bespoke murals and wallpapers, fine jewelry, and apparel. https://anniemoran.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annie__moran/

Design editor Robert Rufino has had a long and storied career in the design world. He is a man of impeccable style and immeasurable kindness as he has been quite supportive not only to me, but to many burgeoning designers in our industry. He is currently Style Director of House Beautiful where he oversees the style and design esthetic of the brand, leading partnerships with designers, managing the coverage of interiors, and overseeing all photography." Prior to joining House Beautiful in this current position, Rufino was Style Director of  ELLE DECOR and held positions as interiors editor of Architectural Digest and senior editor-at-large at House Beautiful. From 1996-2009, Rufino was at Tiffany & Co., first as vice president of visual merchandising and then vice president of creative services, where he oversaw the brand’s global image, with responsibilities including store design and visual display, exhibits, and the company’s famous window displays. He began his career as visual planning director at Henri Bendel, worked as a freelance stylist, for clients including The New York Times Magazine and held editorial positions at a variety of titles, including Harper’s BAZAAR. Rufino takes great joy in helping to mentor young designers, sharing his insights on photography and styling to help them build a strong portfolio

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Up next on today’s podcast, Tricia Buenvenida talks to Jill Beraud WG86, CEO & Co-Founder Sh’nnong Beverage Company. Jill has over 30 years experience building and transforming iconic global brands as CEO/President and in senior marketing leadership roles across fashion & beauty, food & beverage, luxury and technology with both multi-billion dollar companies and VC/PE-backed start-ups. She has a consistent track record developing high-performing teams, commercializing white space innovation and accelerating profitable growth. Most recently, Jill was CEO of IPPOLITA fine jewelry (2015-18) and Executive Vice President of Tiffany & Co (2014-15) where she oversaw the $4.2B global retail and e-commerce business. From 2011-14, Jill was CEO of Living Proof, a biotech beauty company that utilized advanced technologies from MIT. Under Jill’s leadership, Living Proof more than tripled revenue, accelerated innovation in skin and hair care, as well as brought in Jennifer Aniston as co-owner and spokesperson. At Pepsico (2008-2011) Jill served as President, Starbucks & Lipton Joint Ventures and Global Chief Marketing Officer where she oversaw the $60B food & beverage marketing function and innovation agenda. There, she launched the Pepsi Refresh Project, pledging $40 million to social entrepreneurship, and oversaw the creation of Starbuck’s ready-to-drink Refreshers and Lipton’s Pure Leaf tea reinvention. Before PepsiCo, Jill spent 13 years at Limited Brands in senior marketing leadership roles, including Chief Marketing Officer of Victoria’s Secret where she played a key strategic role in building the brand into $6 billion global powerhouse. She also served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for its broader portfolio of specialty brands, including Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, Express, Henri Bendel’s, and Limited Stores. Jill began her career in brand management at Procter & Gamble in 1986. Jill received her MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1986) and BSBA from Boston University (1982). In 2013, Jill was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business. She was also awarded the coveted McAlroy Award for Lifetime Achievement by Procter & Gamble alumni association in 2008. Jill is currently on the board of governors for the World of Children and is director of Levi Strauss and Co. https://drinkmyma.com/

Celebrity colorist Brad Johns, who invented “chunking” for model Christy Turlington and is best known for his buttery blondes has been a color director at some of New York City’s most prestigious salons, including Jean Louis David at Henri Bendel, Bruno Dessange, Oribe, Elizabeth Arden, and Avon. Allure called him the “Color Czar,” and even after a career that spans more than four decades, his obsessive attention to detail and fierce loyalty attracts a clientele at Riccardo Maggiori Salon that includes the women who run Manhattan, from beauty editors to socialites to CEOs.This Is The Story Of Brad Johns!WANT TO HEAR MORE STORIES?VISIT: WWW.BACKTOYOURSTORY.COMFOLLOW BACK TO YOUR STORYON INSTAGRAM: @BACKTOYOURSTORYTRY THE VERY FIRST CBDDESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE STRESS!GET ON THE JUPITER JOURNEY:CLICK HEREUSE THE CODE: STORYTIMETO GET $10 OFF THE JUPITER JOURNEYFOLLOW JUPITER:CLICK HERE

By Michael Tetreault, Editor, Concierge Medicine Today and Host, The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast Today we sat down with Jill Page of Jill Page Consulting to discuss an important topic in the world of medicine which is how to increase patient referrals and what Doctors can learn from luxury brands customer service. "These very special clients always expect more, but in return they offer the ability to compensate you for the services your practice provides," said Jill. "This is the client I have worked with for over thirty years and with whom I am most familiar. This is the client I understand, from lifestyle and perspective, to the confidentially and level of service they require. This is the client you seek and the one who will give you bankable rewards." Jill Page fills a unique niche. Jill has worked with a number of “super star” cosmetic and plastic surgeons around the world, as well as luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and Galeries Lafayette. Her innovative work was recognized by the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Vogue Magazine and profiled in "Icons Of Fashion And Style". With over twenty-five years experience, her background with major luxury brand retailers and individual customer service give her focus to build the practices for elite physicians and surgeons who practice anti-aging medicine and cosmetic rejuvenation. "Prior to medical consulting, as a corporate executive, tasked by CEOs/Presidents of luxury retailers, I developed client services dedicated to top tier clients, increasing sales, insure loyalty for Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, Galeries Lafayette," adds Jill. Ms. Page serves her clients with a common goal: to distinguish themselves as the very best in their field and to capture the sophisticated market they seek. She implements her specialized model to build cosmetic and rejuvenation medical practices with a dedicated focus on a strong bottom line. Ms. Page works in partnership with her clients to define assets, needs and goals. She then formulates a plan to shape their most effective image and a total branding package to support client identity, including logo, marketing and presentation collateral. Ms. Page is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Contact Jill Page Tel. 203-981-4944 www.linkedin.com/in/jillpage www.jillpageconsulting.com

This week on the show, Danielle interviews Dana B. Myers, a sex and relationships coach, the founder of Booty Parlor and the author of The Mommy Mojo Makeover. Dana B. Myers is an award-winning entrepreneur, product developer, author and media personality. In 2005, she founded the sexy lifestyle brand Booty Parlor, and created retail success with partners such as Victoria’s Secret, Henri Bendel and Ulta. Booty Parlor is now a widely distributed international brand. As a speaker and expert on sexual empowerment, she’s known for her frank and funny style which inspires women to reclaim the power of their sensuality and sexual satisfaction. Her first book, The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You was published by HarperCollins. Since becoming a mom, she's focused her work on helping mothers prioritize their pleasure and evolve their intimate partnerships within the chaos and exhaustion of parenthood. Her 2nd book, The Mommy Mojo Makeover: 28 Tools to Reclaim Your Sensuality and Reignite Your Relationship (Viva Editions) debuted as a best-seller in Women’s Sexual Health on Amazon. Learn More about Shama!Dana’s Website Booty Parlor @danamyersxoxo Follow the show!@thedaniellemercurioshow #daniellemercurioshow Danielle’s Website

In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sherry Moss. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in political science and went on to dental school at WashU and Columbia University. Then, she switched career paths and became a fashion designer whose clothes were in stores like Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus and worn by Hollywood stars and MTV personalities. However, you might know her best for being Haley’s mom – a role she’s had full-time for 25 years and counting! The three discuss Sherry’s parenting methods, the importance of treating autism as a positive, and how best parents can support the passions of their children. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

005. Entreprenette | Sarah Shaw is Founder & CEO of Entreprenette. She's an experienced business owner who has created and nurtured many businesses. In this episode, she discusses her secrets to getting your products in the hands of celebrities and revealing how to leverage that for powerful publicity and exposure in the media. Sarah Shaw’s products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney’s, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, Bloomingdales... *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode here: Sarah Shaw Interview. *** 

jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $('#wp_mep_94').mediaelementplayer({ m:1 ,features: ['playpause','current','progress','duration','volume','tracks','fullscreen'] ,audioWidth:400,audioHeight:30 }); }); Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Yes, people, we have a Ninja in the House! Kellie DeFries, known worldwide as the Crystal Ninja joins us to talk about all things bling. Not only does she help us break down the business of bling, but she also inspires us to work our businesses as if we have made it. She took her hobby of putting crystals and all sorts of things in her studio apartment to a worldwide operation that now finally has a much-deserved patent. She gives us some great ideas for way decorators can add perceived value to our products and also challenges us to charge what we are worth. Plus she is a heck of a lot of fun and you don't want to miss the Strom Trooper's helmet. Sponsored by: Embrilliance.com. Get 10% off by using the code 2RG at check out. Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants or lectures or selling. We are not doing this for our employers, but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will make your business better, and our industry better. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list and you'll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening! News Small Business Saturdays, tomorrow at 1PM Central - Special guest CPA and Founder of Anchor Bookkeeping, Emil Abedian is going to help us find the “The 5 Financial Numbers You Should Always Know” www.facebook.com/aaronmontgomery.info also check out the podcast versions of these live shows at www.smallbusinesssaturdayspodcast.com  The Business of Bling Aaron: Kellie, tell us how all this started?Terry: You seem pretty excited about something you're waiting for in the mail. Tell us about your news on a new patent.Aaron: Early on in our communications about being on the show, a very unusual decoration job came up. Talk to us about your work with street signs in Beverly Hills.Terry: What's the most unusual item you've decorated?Aaron: Besides substantial labor, what kind of cost would be involved in a project like this?Terry: How about the most difficult item?Aaron: What should garment decorators be Blinging out that they are not and what value does that bring to a shop?Terry: What's the biggest issue, the biggest struggle you see decorators having?Aaron: If you had to pick one tip you would offer decorators, what would it be?Terry: We do a lot of predicting here on 2RG. What's your outlook for the Bling market in general? It is obviously not a fad like some predicted 10-15 years ago.Aaron: Tell our listeners how to find you and to find out about your classes, etc.Recognized worldwide for her artistry, expertise, and professionalism, Kellie DeFries, aka the Crystal Ninja, and her crew of highly skilled designers, produce the most outrageous crystal designs on planet earth—all created with SWAROVSKI crystals. Kellie's crystallization work appears with alarming regularity on TV, in celebrity swag bags, on the stars (and their cars), and swanky properties all over the world. Even Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Henri Bendel carry Crystal Ninja goodness. As one of 54 SWAROVSKI ambassadors in the world, Kellie has traveled the globe teaching her rock-solid tips, tricks, and techniques using SWAROVSKI crystal exclusively. During 2016 Kellie was chosen as 1 of only 7 Swarovski Authorized Instructors for all of the USA. Facebook Live Video Other Events Aaron's Online Video Series "Small Business Saturdays" #SBSVideos Every SaturdayCheck out the Pod...

For decades, strolling along New York City’s 5th Avenue during the holidays has meant being surrounded by the most magical window displays imagainable. And Spaeth Designs is part of the reason why. The company behind the amazing displays for the city’s biggest stores has been around for over sixty years. And, as the Production Director, Quinn O’Sullivan is the man who makes it happen. Quinn has been helping design and produce window displays for Spaeth since 2000. He’s worked on projects for all the major windows including Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s, Henri Bendel and Tiffany & Co. Quinn tells Jordan about his background in set design, the elaborate planning that goes into his displays and what it takes to stay excited about Christmas for 9 months out of the year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, strolling along New York City’s 5th Avenue during the holidays has meant being surrounded by the most magical window displays imagainable. And Spaeth Designs is part of the reason why. The company behind the amazing displays for the city’s biggest stores has been around for over sixty years. And, as the Production Director, Quinn O’Sullivan is the man who makes it happen. Quinn has been helping design and produce window displays for Spaeth since 2000. He’s worked on projects for all the major windows including Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s, Henri Bendel and Tiffany & Co. Quinn tells Jordan about his background in set design, the elaborate planning that goes into his displays and what it takes to stay excited about Christmas for 9 months out of the year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Selena is joined by writer and editor Kelsey Mulvey, who has covered the candle beat for Apartment Therapy, in addition to many bylines for assorted fashion and lifestyle websites. They discuss how personal one's candle taste can be, having "no shame in the candle game," and the tragic, upcoming closure of Henri Bendel. Kelsey even brought Selena and Katie gifts--does it get any better than that? (music: bensound.com)

London Fashion Week, Rihanna's Runway Delivery, New York & Co.  Welcome to another episode of Pop Fashion! We do a quick review of London Fashion Week, including shows by Burberry, Victoria Beckham, and Alexa Chung. Back in New York, we review a special surprise that took place after Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show. Fashion website Racked shut down, Henri Bendel is about to shut down, and New York & Company is changing its name and might shut down. Bangladesh raised its minimum wage, and we have a trade war update. Come hang out!  Pop Fashion Links Website: www.popfashionpodcast.com  Instagram: @popfashionpodcast Twitter: @JustPopFashion Lisa's Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisatella Website: www.lisarowan.com Kaarin's Links Twitter: www.twitter.com/truetostyle Website: www.truetostyle.com 

People thought her idea was outlandish. They thought she couldn't pull it off. They laughed at her audacity. She didn't care. What do you get when you combine hustle, graciousness, & patience? On this episode author & professor of entrepreneurship at FIT , Emily Blumenthal, a.k.a, “Handbag Fairy Godmother” talks how she wasn't going to take NO for an answer on her quest to do what no one else had done before - build the Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Emily shares how she stumbled upon this passion and the many successes and challenges she faced building the awards show from scratch. She also talks how she was able to nurture and sustain relationships & partnerships that include brands such as InStyle Magazine, Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Bloomingdale's, Guess, Timberland, Singer Sewing Company, Swarovski, vitaminwater, Patron and more.  ON THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - Why you can’t always pay attention to the roadmap laid out for you - How Emily launched herself the world of handbag designing - The power of Linkedin & how to make the winning connection - How Emily launched The Handbag Awards - Being Audaciously Confident - The key to pitching sponsorships successfully - Balancing work and family & more! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ***SPECIAL OFFER: GET 20% OFF YOUR SKINNY DIPPED PURCHASE BY USING THE CODE "DREAMSINDRIVE" ***: http://www.skinnydipped.com SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/emily-blumenthal SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join GET YOUR DREAMS IN DRIVE GEAR:www.dreamsindrive.com/shop FIND EMILY BLUMENTHAL ONLINE:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/handbagdesigner Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner Web: http://www.handbagdesigner.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook

Sarah Shaw is a fashion entrepreneur, product designer and business coach. Her specialty is helping clients get products into the hands of celebrities to get more sales and media exposure. Sarah works 1:1 with clients to achieve their goals. She also offers a plethora of DIY programs that teach you pretty much everything she knows. With 20 years of experience and six companies under her belt, Sarah has amassed a treasure trove of secrets for launching product lines, putting products into stores and boutiques, and generating massive publicity in order to grow new companies quickly. Sarah’s products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney’s, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. Sarah has appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She’s been on TV shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network and she’s been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express’s OPEN Forum. In her spare time, Sarah hangs out with her 10 year-old twin girls… and hopes they’ll inspire her next great idea.

Having an extensive background in the fashion industry, former Zappos buyer and F.I.T. graduate, Alison Callaway came up with a unique idea that would align her with Phoenix Fashion Week. Find out how rewiring her perspective turned Alison from an employee to becoming an entrepreneur within a corporation. Action steps to REWIRE: See if there is a void in your marketplace or industry. Develop a concept, it can be an idea, inspiration or something you’re passionate about. Identify what about your idea makes it uniquely different? Plan, research, and pay attention to the details of your idea. Objectively look at the steps you need to execute. Take each individual concept and break it down to what it would ideally look like. Figure out timelines, costs involved, and look at what the competition is doing. How will your attention to detail make your brand different? Execute! Take the initial framework that you’ve developed and break it down into smaller action steps. Map out the project for the individual parts of the concept, the teams, resources, and time. Then move forward and START your project. This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week; Bridging Designers & Buyers! Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Kim Dawson interviews Jackelyn Dacanay, the Founder & Creative Director of THE ART OF FATE, where they discuss how to build a lifestyle brand online. Jackelyn shares her experience of launching and building her mission-driven company, which includes her approach to marketing, branding, revenue generation, bootstrapping and much more. If you are trying to build a business online, this interview will give you the tools and tips you need to be successful at it. GUEST BIO: Jackelyn Dacanay is the founder and creative director of THE ART OF FATE, an online market for conscious fashion, clean beauty, and wellness. She holds a Merchandise Marketing degree from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, CA, where she began working for luxury fashion house Henri Bendel. She moved to NYC after graduating and became one of the top 5 sales stylists at Henri Bendel's 5th Avenue flagship store. Working in the heart of the fashion industry gave her a new perspective on the lack of social and environmental responsibility within mainstream brands. She reached a breaking point towards the end of 2014 and decided to move back to her hometown in Rhode Island to build a new fashion brand founded on the values of environmental awareness and social good. Within three years, she has grown the brand from a jewelry line to an online marketplace for conscious fashion, clean beauty, and wellness. She has supported over a dozen mission-based and female-owned businesses focused on sustainability and zero-waste with plans to expand into Men's Skincare and Secondhand/Vintage Clothing. As of January 2017, THE ART OF FATE's business partnership with Vermont based non-profit ONE TREE PLANTED has helped reforest over 400 trees throughout California and Oregon in areas critically impacted by wildfires. Her mission is to spread awareness on environmental issues in the fashion industry and building a community that supports passionate social entrepreneurs using sustainable practices to help solve global problems. Learn more about THE ART OF FATE's sustainability initiatives at: https://theartoffate.us/blogs/the-heart-of-fate/a-letter-from-the-founder

Have you ever considered opening a second location for your wedding business? If so, this week's episode of the This Week in Weddings podcast is for you. From determining when to travel to each of your locations and delegating to a team that can work independently, this week's episode dives into the hows of managing a business in two different markets.  About our guest:  As Partner and Creative Director of Jackson Durham, Heath Alan Ray is the award-winning creative force behind the company’s stunning Southern-inflected floral design. With over 20 years industry experience, clients from celebrities to athletes have turned to Heath for his bespoke design philosophy to create both breathtaking and unforgettable events. Before opening Jackson Durham in Atlanta in 2009, Heath worked as a floral designer for over nine years in Dallas, Memphis and New York City. While in New York, Heath worked as the in-house florist at Henri Bendel along with other upscale clients such as MoMA, the American Museum of Natural History, MTV, the University of Florida, AOL Time Warner and the Peninsula Hotel among others. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Heath's background in floral design How Heath went from one location to two locations The extra planning needed when operating in two locations How to plan for travel when there are two locations to manage Want to connect with Heath? Web: http://jacksondurham.com/  Instatram: @jacksondurhamevents Twitter: @jacksondurham

This is the story of Les Wexner's path, from a tiny, old-fashioned neighborhood store in Columbus, Ohio, owned by his immigrant father... to one of the biggest retail empires in the world. His company, L Brands, now includes that lingerie giant, Victoria's Secret, as well as Bath & Body Works, and Henri Bendel. But Wexner helped innovate the very idea of a specialty clothing chain store, with his first business: The Limited. Wexner has been CEO longer than any other head of a Fortune 500 Company, and at almost 80, he's still not slowing down. Music in this episode from Kara Square and BenSound.com.

What if your product was in the hands of a celebrity and magazines and blogs reported on this? Do you think that might help you gain a little more traction in the marketplace and create a buzz that would help you sell more and increase brand awareness? Of course it would. That's why I invited Sarah Shaw on today's episode to discuss her secrets to getting your products in the hands of celebrities and revealing how to leverage that for powerful publicity and exposure in the media. Sarah Shaw's products have been in over 1,200 stores and boutiques across the country, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Barney’s, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdales. She’s also appeared in the pages of almost every major fashion and lifestyle magazine, including InStyle, People, US Weekly, Lucky, ELLE, WWD, Marie Claire and the O-List. She’s been on tv shows like Access Hollywood, Extra and the E! network. And she’s been interviewed for Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and American Express’ OPEN Forum. Sarah is the Founder & CEO of Entreprenette.com, where she teaches product designers and fashion entrepreneurs how to launch, market and sell their products. In her spare time, Sarah hangs out with her 7 ½ year-old identical twin girls… and hopes they’ll help come with up with her next great idea. You can learn more about Sarah and her company at www.entreprenette.com

Sandrysabel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican businesswoman who started her company Heel Condoms® in 2010 at 23 years old. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico and a certificate in International Business from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She worked in New York City as an investment banking intern at Wall Street with leading companies Goldman Sachs and Citigroup and later worked for Operating Partners, an investment firm based in Puerto Rico. After a year working for that firm, she quit her job to venture into the fashion industry.   ACCOMPLISHMENTS June 2014 Showcased her Heel Condoms World Cup collection at Reinhold Jewelers. May 2014 Chosen as Cosmopolitan Magazine Trendsetter 2014. January 2014 She was invited to participate in a trunk show at the prestigious 5th avenue store Henri Bendel.  December 2013 She was featured in the "40 under 40" o

Fred Joyal is an entrepreneur who partnered with Gary Saint Denis in 1986 to form the successful dental referral service, 1-800-DENTIST. Today he serves as the CEO of Futuredontics, Inc., which operates 1-800-DENTIST as well as several other brands, and is regarded as one of the world's leading experts on dental consumer marketing. Joyal is widely regarded as one of the leading experts in dental consumer marketing. He writes regular articles for industry trade magazines on the subjects of marketing and advertising, and he has authored two detailed whitepapers and a book on dental marketing. Joyal is also highly sought after as a lecturer and has given marketing talks at many dental trade shows and seminars. In addition, Joyal operates GoAskFred.com, a complimentary website where he answers dental marketing questions submitted by dentists and provides free marketing tips to dental professionals. It includes a monthly blog and a series of short marketing videos.Following the success of their first handbag ventures, Treesje and its offspring Joelle Hawkens, fashion entrepreneurs Sheila Nazarian and Laura Darrah have launched their first namesake company, She + Lo. Offering accessible California casual designs - easy to wear, with an edge -the new brand will debut its Fall 2014 collection this August in such retail stores as Henri Bendel, Bloomingdale's, Zappos and Amazon, as well as select boutiques across the US.

Luke Reichle is style from the inside out. This man knows how to make us present, one with the world, and one with ourselves. He is just a genius and he is pure gold at understanding the secrets of ourselves. If you have a chance, I implore you to go forward and experience Luke and his passion for yourself. Luke Reichle is a renowned designer, speaker and recognized expert in the fields of costume design, fashion and personal style. Each week, between prime time and syndication, over 20 million viewers are treated to his costume designs for hit shows Castle, Without a Trace and CSI Miami. His designs for the large and small screen encompass every major film studio and television network, including Disney, Warner Brothers, Universal, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, MGM, United Artists, ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC and HBO. While attending Pacific Fashion Institute in San Francisco, his women’s evening pieces were being carried by Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Avenue. Upon moving to New York he took his first 7th Ave. job in the design rooms of Perry Ellis. He proceeded to design men’s and women’s wear for Calvin Klein, Alexander Julian and in Europe as creative director for Bjorn Borg Design Group. Other contracts run the gamut from The Arrow Shirt Company to Levi-Strauss and Harley-Davidson. Luke has designed for Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy and Tony award winning actors, musicians and entertainers, among them Holly Hunter, Kathy Bates, Viola Davis, Anthony LaPaglia, Joel Grey, Tony Bennett, Bette Buckley, Beau Bridges, Virginia Madsen, Christian Slater, Lou Gosset Jr., Diane Wiest, Kelsey Grammer, Kathleen Turner, Martin Short, Mary Steenburgen, Colin Farrell as well as Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Famke Janssen, Brendan Fraser, Stephen Segal, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Heather Graham, Peter Weller, Jim Caviezel, Scott Caan, Giovanni Ribisi and Mark Ruffalo. His upcoming book Style Secrets of the Red Carpet: Style from the Inside-Out, is an invaluable guide to dressing with confidence, power, ease and maximum oomph! In this book he takes the style skills he's developed in over twenty-five years of designing fashion, television and cinema, and marries them to a system of metaphysical, psychological and spiritual exercises that will radically change alter ideas about how you look and change what you say to yourself when you look in the mirror. This fresh approach to dressing will enable you to eliminate the barrier between you and your inner beauty, and equip you with the "insider" knowledge necessary to re-create yourself in your own image!

NEW YORK – Maria Sharapova – tennis player, designer and endorser of many products is now a candy entrepreneur. On Monday on Fifth Avenue the four-time major winner and current World No. 3 launched her own candy line called “Sugarpova.” It features 12 different types of treats for sweets consumers which range from gummies and licorice […] The post Sharapova Launches Sugarpova Candy at Henri Bendel in New York City appeared first on Tennis Panorama » Podcast Feed.

Spring is here and it's a season where the past, present and future is shedding and unfolding all around you. It's time to regroup and do a major spring cleaning. Purging your emotional baggage as well as your actual material baggage. We talk a lot about how to spring your wardrobe forward. My hot mom fashionista friend, Bonnie Zarabi stopped by my house and almost passed out at the amount of STUFF I had in prep for my move. She helped me SIMPLIFY my mindset around what's essential for my wardrobe and what to let go of. My impeccably stylish sister Valerie chimes in and shares some pearls on how to look and feel good in 15 minutes or less.  Pearl: GET OUT AND TAKE IN - get out of the house and into nature, getting out old wardrobe to take in the new. ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Bonnie Zarabi - Never one to be seen without her high heels and Chanel Bag, Miss Bonnie brings the FAB to the life of a busy suburban mom slash events planner, philanthropist, real estate manager, trained lawyer and mediator. Valerie - aside from being the coolest, funniest & stylish person I know and the girly girl of the family, she has a lifelong passion for fashion and is a fashion industry professional having graduated from FIT and worked as a rep for fashion talent, high end fashion retail market on both the buying and selling side and in the children's, women's and accessories market, including stints at Henri Bendel and Rocawear.  She currently consults independent labels and upcoming brands. Now, let's get stringing.