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Méprisé par les marques, le rap a longtemps été le laisser pour compte de la mode, jugé vulgaire et faisant fuir la clientèle. Cependant, cela n'a pas empêché le duo Ärsenik de marquer une génération en adoptant le survêtement Lacoste comme signature, ou plus récemment Theodora, qui continue à se démarquer par son style. Car qu'importe ! Les rappeurs et rappeuses se réapproprient les préjugés pour populariser des dress codes et influencer les tendances.Avec • Guillaume LE GOFF• Yasmine BENSSERAJ• Jewel USAINModération par Chaïmaa ALIOUIHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A Paris-based fashion designer has spoken of her desire to create top fashion, but in a responsible way. Christine Phung trained here in Paris and has worked for top brands like Lacoste, Rossignol and Vanessa Bruno, but she is now branching out with her own fashion brand. Her aim is to bring strength and joy to those who wear her sustainable creations. She spoke to us in Perspective.

À l'heure du protectionnisme économique, de nombreux gouvernements africains privilégient le contenu local : transformer sur place les matières premières d'un bout à l'autre de la chaîne de valeur. C'est le cas du Bénin, premier producteur de coton sur le continent qui a bâti une vaste zone industrielle, la zone industrielle de Glo-Djigbé ()GDIZ. On y fabrique notamment du textile, en partant du coton brut jusqu'au produit fini. Au cœur de la zone économique spéciale de Glo-Djigbé, à une quarantaine de kilomètres au nord-ouest de Cotonou, la capitale du Bénin, les machines à coudre tournent à plein régime. Dans cet atelier moderne et bien éclairé, des centaines de jeunes hommes et de jeunes femmes sont formés aux métiers du textile. « Passionnée de couture », Claudia Phoebe Kiki, qui habite à Glo-Djigbé, explique avoir réussi un test de recrutement pour vérifier la qualité de sa vue, la rapidité de ses mains. Elle travaille sur la ligne avec laquelle sont fabriqués les polos Lacoste, au niveau des épaules. Elle se dit « heureuse » de pratiquer ce travail à la chaîne.Kiabi au Bénin plutôt qu'en Chine ?Une véritable course de relais pour fabriquer chemises, t-shirts ou toutes sortes de vêtements commandés par de grandes marques internationales comme Kiabi, The Childrens Place ou encore Gemo. « Nous recevons les commandes des bailleurs en fonction des documents qu'ils nous présentent, explique Adankpo Debora Christa, chargée de marketing et merchandising. Nous suivons à la lettre ce qu'ils nous demandent : le tissu, les boutons, le fil. Il y a un département dans lequel nous faisons les échantillons qui sont envoyés au bailleur afin qu'il puisse valider ce que nous avons fait avant qu'il passe commande. Ici, chaque couture, chaque étiquette est vérifiée. Est-ce que c'est bien placé ? Est-ce que les fils ne sont pas sautés ? Est-ce que le vêtement est propre ? S'il y a une erreur, il y a des flèches pour montrer l'endroit où il y a le défaut. » À l'entrée de chaque ligne de production, un panneau indique les résultats de performance. « Kiabi, ils avaient l'habitude de commander en Chine et autres, mais maintenant, ils commandent chez nous », raconte fièrement la jeune femme.Firdaous Moussa, 26 ans et originaire de Cotonou, travaille, elle aussi, au département marketing en tant qu'assistante. Titulaire d'une licence en commerce international, elle a été informée par une « connaissance  » du projet de la GDIZ. « Chaque jour, c'est toujours plus impressionnant de venir ici et de voir ce qui se passe. Et le fait de se dire que c'est dans mon pays que ça se passe, cela me pousse à me donner encore plus », témoigne-t-elle.En amont de la confection, on trouve plusieurs ateliers dans ce parc textile qui tisse sa toile d'année en année : teinture, tricotage et filature. Dans un autre bâtiment géré par la société Bénin Textile, le département de spinning chargé de transformer la fibre de coton brut en fils. « À chaque niveau, dès la réception du coton passé par l'égraineur, une équipe prélève des échantillons pour vérifier la couleur, la qualité du coton », explique Valère Houndete, superviseur de production embauché depuis deux ans. Et d'expliquer : « ​​​​​​​À chaque étape, nous vérifions si les attentes sont satisfaites avant de continuer la transformation. »Objectif : exporter en Europe et aux États-UnisProduire du textile 100% made in Bénin, c'est l'objectif du premier producteur continental de coton, mais dont seulement 12% des stocks sont transformés sur place. La GDIZ serait capable de transformer 40 000 tonnes de fibres de coton par an. Yemi Ahouanmenou, directeur général adjoint de Bénin Textile SA, annonce que l'idée est de développer des produits de linge de maison, draps et serviettes, pour couvrir les marchés européens et américains : « Nos concurrents principaux sont au Bangladesh, au Pakistan, en Inde. Le fait de pouvoir traiter la matière première ici au Bénin nous permet de créer de l'emploi. »Le dirigeant affirme que 3 000 jeunes sont déjà formés et qu'à terme, lorsque deux autres unités seront opérationnelles, ce seront plus de 15 000 personnes qui seront employées. Mais en termes de coûts de production, comment lutter à armes égales avec les géants asiatiques ? « En termes de coût, nous sommes à peu près à égalité avec nos concurrents asiatiques dans une marge de 5 à 10%, estime Yemi Ahouanmenou. Mais notre gros avantage est le gain de temps lors du transport maritime jusqu'au marché final. La position géographique du Bénin (10 à 15 jours de délai pour l'Europe) nous offre une position stratégique » pour atteindre les marchés occidentaux, assure-t-il.Reste le nouveau contexte commercial compliqué par les augmentations de droits de douane décidées par Donald Trump. La GDIZ a commencé à exporter des vêtements vers les États-Unis dès 2023 pour la marque The Children Place. Fin 2024, ce sont des articles de la marque U.S. POLO ASSN qui ont commencé à être écoulés dans le monde. La GDIZ, née d'un partenariat public privé entre l'État béninois et la société Ariise IIP – qui développe des zones économiques spéciales dans plusieurs pays africains – cherche plus que jamais à attirer de nouveaux investisseurs.À lire aussiBénin: le tourisme prend son essor à Ouidah

Te invitamos a conocer este nuevo espacio de Academia de Emprendedores llamado Impacto ademLatam, que tiene por objetivo visibilizar el impacto social, económico y/o medio ambiental que generan las fundaciones y ONG´s nacionales e internacionales. Además, reposicionar el valor de las mismas y que realizan buenas prácticas en su gestión.Con la periodista Gabriela Lacoste, periodista y asesora de comunicaciones de la Fundación Arando Esperanza.Este contenido es parte de la 5ta Temporada de Academia de Emprendedores en ADN 2025, con el Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leo Meyer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, espacio de capacitación continua radial que apoya a miles de personas para que puedan gestionar mejor sus emprendimientos y pymes.En Instagram somos ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ademlatam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | En Linkedin somos ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ademLatam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | En Youtube somos Canal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ademLatam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Directorio de los profesores en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sitio Web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANTESi quieres visibilizar tu marca durante la clase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠revisa esta información⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Si quieres realizar una donación para premiar el trabajo de Academia de Emprendedores ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠puedes hacerlo acá⁠

En raison de la crue de la rivière Saint-François à Drummondville, tous les citoyens en zone inondable ont été forcés d’évacuer leur domicile lundi. Entrevue avec Stéphanie Lacoste, mairesse de Drummondville.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Victoire du PQ dans Terrebonne: violente claque pour la CAQ | François Legault est-il toujours le bon chef pour la CAQ? | L’effet Mark Carney se poursuit : les libéraux continuent de gagner en popularité | Grève des CPE | Graves inondations à Drummondville Dans cet épisode intégral du 18 février, en entrevue : Maxime Le Flaguais, fils de Michel Côté et Pierre Gince, journaliste. Stéphanie Lacoste, mairesse de Drummondville. Lucie Longchamp, vice-présidente de la Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux (FSSS-CSN) Catherine Gentilcore, candidate du Parti québécois dans Terrebonne. Une production QUB Mars 2025Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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On this episode, Bill discusses going to the diecast super convention what that experience was like and also being a member of DBK and meeting Bob Lacoste. The majority of this podcast is a remastered version of my original interview with Bob Lacoste from the Compound. Bob was always a super detail oriented guy who had an immense knowledge for everything Volkswagen. He was super hype type three guy and could tell you just about everything about every accessory made for type threes and then some. His quality workmanship was top-notch and he was a main factor behind the Dbk cars coming out so clean. Rest in peace Bob.    www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com https://type-emotorsports.com  

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Noah sits down and cover the athlete news of the week regarding Tom Brady's new venture, Tiger Wood's big signing, the first brand deal Jalen Brown has made, and more!Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/tom-brady-sports-collectibles-company-cardvault.htmlhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bruce-bolt-announces-exclusive-nil-partnership-with-15-yr-old-baseball-standout-dexter-mccleon302377300.htmlhttps://www.complex.com/sports/a/treyalston/tristan-thompson-ai-company-rolehttps://golf.com/news/sun-day-red-karl-vilips-tiger-woods/https://www.stylerave.com/oakley-jaylen-brown-eyewear-partnership/https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/basketball-robot-stephen-curry-shooting-partnerThe views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Athletes & Assets. We do not accept liability for any advice given in this video, and viewers are encouraged to seek professional guidance before making any business decisions. Additionally, the participation of athletes in this video does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by their respective employers

Quand on regarde certaines émissions de télés françaises, et même belges, nous décrire de manière caricaturale les années 80, je me demande où j'ai pu passer ces dix fameuses années parce que franchement je n'ai, à cette époque, pas vu beaucoup de monde, avec un rubik's cube tout le temps en main ou encore une cassette et un crayon, si vous voyez ce que je veux dire. Et encore moins habillés comme ils nous le disent. C'est vrai, dans la rue, on croisait peu de ces tenues fluos et moulantes comme dans l'émission Gym Tonic, un serre-tête sur le front, sauf Bjorn Borg à Roland Garros ou Mark Knopfler sur scène avec Dire Straits, et enfin des brushings d'un mètre cube à la Tina Turner et Bon Jovi.Alors oui, ok, y avait des brushings, mais c'était genre Sarah Connor dans Terminator, et pour les filles bien sûr, pas pour les mecs comme Van Halen ou The Police. Non, nous la mode, c'était plutôt le registre des pulls Lacoste jaunes et roses, ceux que les Gonzague portaient pliés sur les épaules, parce que ça faisait plus chic. Ou les T Shirts et Sweat Shirts Best Montana ? Ils allaient très bien avec les Nike Dunk hautes rouges ou bleues, ah ben ouais, on laissait les Reebok blanches pour des tenues plus habillées. Bref, nos années 80 sont plutôt passées à regarder des films VHS du vidéoclub, des clips à la télé et à écouter la radio libre ou des cassettes chrome qu'on se faisait grâce aux disques empruntés à la médiathèque. Ah il fallait ça ! Car si dans les années 70, toutes les conversations d'ados tournaient autour de quelques groupes et artistes, dans les années 80, on entendait sans arrêt prononcer des noms qu'on ne connaissait pas et pas toujours parce que c'étaient des nouveaux venus. Ah bon ? Et ils ont déjà fait deux albums ? Normal, on n'avait jamais vendu autant de disques, alors les labels signaient de plus en plus d'artistes. Et d'où en sortait-il le plus ? De Grande-Bretagne, évidemment. Ce n'est pas un hasard, c'est le pays où les artistes chantent tous les samedis et vendredis soir, ça joue live dans les pubs. Et encore plus dans les villes universitaires où le taux de jeunes au m2 est le plus élevé du pays. Ainsi de la ville de Glasgow où l'étudiant en philologie anglaise et philosophie Lloyd Cole compose et enregistre, un week-end de l'été 1984, une cassette dans le sous-sol du club house d'un golf, en fait c'est là que travaillent ses parents et c'est là qu'ils vivent. Et ben, pour vous prouver ce que je vous disais, une cassette par la poste et voilà déjà son groupe Lloyd Cole & The Commotions signé par une firme de disques et un premier album sorti en octobre. On les a immédiatement adoptés, leurs deux premiers albums ont illuminé une partie de nos nuits du milieu des années 80, avec ce petit quelque chose d'Américain qu'ont les British dans leur musique pop et qu'ils mettent au four, à leur sauce. Chouchou des radios libres et des compiles 33 Tours sponsorisées par une marque ou pas, on en a bouffé du Lloyd Cole sans trop savoir qui il était sinon qu'il faisait rêver les filles de notre génération.

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I already forgot today's breaking news but guess whose book is making the rounds... that's right, Josh Gad! Plus, Scheana Shay wrote a book, Lukas Gage wrote a book and Hilaria Baldwin wrote... that's right, another book! Everyone's writing! Except for Lori Harvey — she's posing for Playboy! Meanwhile, Taylor Zakhar-Perez is posing for LaCoste (undies), Gracie Abram's fans are trying to get her opener (Dora Jar) off the tour and Kesha is posing topless with her (R.I.P.) cat. Taylor Kitsch moved to Montana, Tan France cut his pompadour, Guy Pearce is single... Blake Griffin is marrying Frankie's Bikinis... Olivia Wilde is dating the Predator (Hey! He's 6'8"!) and JoJo is dating an Australian named Kath. That's kind of it for today. Love you! As always, call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Ian Mondul and Anastasia Folorunso discuss the latest trends in tennis fashion at the Australian Open. They explore the offerings from major brands like Nike, Wilson, Adidas, New Balance, and more, evaluating their designs, colors, and overall impact on the sport's fashion landscape. The conversation also highlights standout players like Coco Gauff and the significance of brand signings in shaping tennis fashion. In this conversation we delve into the world of tennis fashion, analyzing the apparel choices of various brands and players during the Australian Open. They discuss the trends, misses, and hits in tennis fashion, highlighting the importance of personal style and brand representation. The conversation also touches on emerging brands and the evolution of tennis attire, emphasizing how players express their individuality through their clothing choices. They conclude by looking ahead to upcoming matches and players to watch, showcasing the intersection of fashion and sport.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back Ian02:43 California Fires and Community Support05:34 Fashion Trends at the Australian Open08:27 Nike's Fashion Choices: A Mixed Bag11:48 Wilson's Cohesive and Bold Looks15:19 Adidas: A Step Forward in Fashion19:44 New Balance: Winning the Fashion Game24:13 Issues with finding Tennis looks in stores25:33 Oh On26:42 Fila28:04 Lululemon29:17 Lululemon's Entry into Tennis Apparel31:49 K-Swiss - Honorable mention33:25 Lacoste33:36 Lacoste's Consistency and Fashion Faux Pas35:19 ASICS38:23 Yonex41:28 Others56:44 Destanee Aiava: A Unique Fashion Statement01:00:03 Fashion Wins and Losses at the Australian OpenRelevant Links:Relief links for California Wildfires:Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresreliefBrain Dead clothing brand - https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpvpNSvzLK/?igsh=MXRiOGZ5eGozZ3AxYw==Ian Mondul Online: https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9kVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAMEDI 04 JANVIER 2025Philippe Ivancic - Domaine de la Croix Mélier (Val de Loire)Le Domaine de la Croix Mélier se situe à Montlouis-sur-Loire, sur les coteaux dominant majestueusement le fleuve. Philippe et Dominique Ivancic y cultivent la vigne, avec une attention particulière au Chenin, cépage noble implanté depuis le IVe siècle. Blanc, rouge, rosé, sec, moelleux ou pétillant, le couple de vignerons propose une gamme variée de cuvées pour satisfaire tous les palais.Vincent Lacoste - Château de Cranne (Bordeaux)Au cœur du vignoble bordelais, à Donzac, le Château de Cranne s'étend sur 33 hectares de vignes, riches d'histoires et de savoir-faire. En 2005, Vincent, sixième génération de la famille Lacoste, prend les rênes du domaine avec une vision résolument tournée vers l'avenir. Certifié bio depuis 2009, le Château de Cranne s'engage pleinement dans une démarche écologique, économique et humaine, pour assurer une transmission durable de son héritage.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stickle ist einer der einflussreichsten Deutschrap-Produzenten der letzten 10 Jahre. Gemeinsam sprechen wir über seine Arbeiten für u. a. Bushido, Casper, Apache, Shirin David, Yung Hurn und Pashanim, sowie über seine Leidenschaft zu Mode und sein Verständnis von Ästhetik in allen Lebenslagen. Shownotes: 00:00 Intro & Giveaway / 01:44 Prolog / 02:57 Der erste Sneaker / 06:35 DJ Stickle / 11:31 Werbung / 12:27 Signing bei Bushido & ersguterjunge / 16:38 „XOXO“ - Casper / 19:04 Sneaker Shopping 2011 / 32:48 Inspiration / 34:13 Burger Läden in Berlin / 35:35 Der Kanye West Blog / 36:36 Ästhetik & Geschmack / 39:53 Yung Hurn / 42:33 Matthias Schweighöfer / 42:46 Pashanim / 45:32 Vibes 2025 / 48:18 Playlisten / 50:28 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake / 51:34 Tyler, the Creator / 52:59 80s Hits / 51:27 Style-Trends 2024 / 56:47 Lacoste / 57:35 6PM / 59:51 Südfrankreich-Vibes / 1:02:12 Lagerröume / 1:08:17 Epilog / 1:12:48 Outro Mehr unter: https://www.studio-highfivesandstagedives.com/oh-sneaker-media Werbepartner der Episode: [Jason Markk](https://www.amazon.de/stores/JasonMarkk/page/3F70587D-A5F1-4A6E-9153-E1D7217320BB) Giveaway Partner der Episode: [AFEW](https://de.afew-store.com)

In this episode of On Connection, host Robin Anselmi interviews Pedro Zannoni, CEO of Lacoste Latin America. With a rich background in the sporting and fashion goods industries, Pedro has successfully grown global brands in new regions and tackled various leadership challenges. As an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion at Lacoste, Pedro shares valuable insights on elevating women's leadership and why it matters to have a truly authentic approach to the work of inclusion. Learn more about Pedro through his bio and the links included below: An executive with over 23 years of experience in multinational companies in the sports and fashion industries, Pedro has expertise in sales and brand building. He takes pride in forming and leading high-performance teams and has held leadership positions at companies such as Wilson, PUMA, adidas, Reebok, ASICS, and is currently the CEO of Lacoste Latin America. In this role, he is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of one of the most iconic and prestigious brands in the world. Before starting his corporate career, Pedro was a professional tennis player and coach. During this time, he won several national and international titles in various categories, including South American and World Champion titles in 1993, and competed in Grand Slam tournaments at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. He holds a degree in Law, a postgraduate degree in Business Administration, a specialization in General Management from Wharton - University of Pennsylvania, and certification as a Corporate Governance Board Member from IBGC. Follow Pedro on LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠More on Pedro's work and career⁠ Follow Lacoste on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Instagram

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we explore a series of important tech advancements and revelations. Patronus AI launches a self-serve API for preventing AI hallucinations, achieving a significant milestone in real-time AI safety. Cypheme introduces Vrai AI, a counterfeiting detection tool with 99.7% accuracy, now used by brands like Lacoste. Microsoft extends Windows 10 support for an additional year at a cost, addressing user concerns over Windows 11 compatibility. A new study reveals challenges in effectively deleting sensitive data from large language models, highlighting potential privacy and security risks. Tune in to learn more about these critical developments in the tech world. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:32 Patronus AI: Tackling AI Hallucinations 02:51 Cypheme's Anti-Counterfeit Technology 04:32 Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support 06:05 Challenges in AI Unlearning 08:56 Conclusion and Contact Information

"Limité à 80" Pascal Atenza revisite l'actualité en 80 secondes ! Découvrez la chronique d'aujourd'hui !

Season #24 Episode#:88Shaun and Bobby talk about the 2024 GoTennis! Tennis & Pickleball Fall Festival presented by T2 Tennis and RMC. The event is scheduled for November 9th at James Creek Tennis Center hosted by UTA.Register here: https://bit.ly/gt-fall-festival-24Sponsors include: Cadillac, Baseline Vision, Tennibot, ALTA, USTA Atlanta, Emory Healthcare Tennis Sports Medicine, PaddleTrac, RacketStats, ADV, ProDrive, Tecnifibre, Lacoste, Head, Tennis Warehouse, Pickle & Social, Wilson, Body Helix, and OutDoor Deck inc.Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.comhttps://tennisforchildren.com/

durée : 01:00:00 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Mathilde Wagman - Pendant l'été 1984, le géographe Yves Lacoste décrivait pour les auditeurs le paysage de la butte de Turenne, en Corrèze. Une série de cinq émissions proposée par l'éditeur François Maspero sous le titre "Le Géographe et le paysage". - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Yves Lacoste

durée : 01:24:59 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Mathilde Wagman - Pendant l'été 1984, le géographe Yves Lacoste décrivait pour les auditeurs le paysage de la butte de Turenne, aux confins du Lot et de la Corrèze. Une série de cinq émissions proposée par l'éditeur François Maspero sous le titre "Le Géographe et le paysage". - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Yves Lacoste

Le congolais Ya Levis présente l'EP Love Machine, sorti le 20 septembre. Il interprète en live Lifobo, premier extrait de son projet. Ya Levis sera sur la scène de la Madeline, à Bruxelles, le 16 novembre. Il est accompagné de Lacoste Dalwear, danseur et d'Agatchu, artiste musicien.Lamine Kane est le directeur du festival Culture Métisse, dont la 12ème édition aura lieu à Nouakchott du 23 au 26 octobre. Pendant quatre jours, les acteurs culturels d'Europe et d'Afrique échangeront autour de plusieurs thèmes, notamment l'intelligence artificielle. Une soirée mauritanienne est prévu à l'Institut français de Nouakchott le 25 octobre et un grand concert au stade le 26. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :Live Ya Levis - LifoboYa Levis - Ne doute pasAgatchu - Katuka (Chily & Blackroad Gee remix)Mamzo D - GladiateurYa Levis feat Teni - Come with meYa Levis - LifoboRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

Le Congolais Ya Levis présente l'EP Love Machine, sorti le 20 septembre 2024. Il interprète en live Lifobo, premier extrait de son projet. Ya Levis sera sur la scène de la Madeline, à Bruxelles, le 16 novembre. Il est accompagné de Lacoste Dalwear, danseur et d'Agatchu, artiste musicien. Lamine Kane est le directeur du festival Culture Métisse, dont la 12ème édition aura lieu à Nouakchott du 23 au 26 octobre 2024. Pendant quatre jours, les acteurs culturels d'Europe et d'Afrique échangeront autour de plusieurs thèmes, notamment l'intelligence artificielle. Une soirée mauritanienne est prévue à l'Institut français de Nouakchott, le 25 octobre, et un grand concert au stade le 26. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :LiveYa Levis - LifoboYa Levis - Ne doute pasAgatchu - Katuka (Chily & Blackroad Gee remix)Mamzo D - GladiateurYa Levis feat Teni - Come with meYa Levis - LifoboRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

Jonathan Lacoste is the founder & General Partner at SpaceVC investing in pre-seed frontier tech startups. SpaceVC has recently closed a 22.5 Million fund II. In this episode, we talk about - - The new fund with an expanded focus on frontier tech - Fundraising learnings from raising fund 2 - Some breakout companies from fund 1 - Exciting opportunities in frontier tech - SpaceX Vs Boeing in bringing back astronauts - Biggest learning investing in startups & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com SpaceVC website - https://www.spacevc.com/ Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlacoste Follow Jonathan on X - https://x.com/lacostejonathan Follow SpaceVC on X - https://x.com/TheSpaceVC

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In this episode we speak with Roy Avidor. Roy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cymbio, a game-changing retail tech startup. Cymbio is a marketplace and dropship automation platform that helps brands like New Balance, Lacoste, Steve Madden, and many more scale their digital sales effortlessly. With over 15 years of experience in retail, wholesale, and eCommerce, Roy knows the industry inside and out. He's also a shareholder and board member at I.A IL and owns and runs the multi-brand retail chain "Originals." He's previously served as a Senior Economic Advisor to Israel's Minister of Industry and Trade and is a member of YPO - the global leadership community of extraordinary CEOs. We discuss: - Co-Founder relationship and initial bootstrapping - The importance of working with investors who act as partners - The potential conflict between personal and professional relationships - The power of trust and communication - The significance of listening to customers and adapting to their feedback - Balancing stability and growth - The sense of responsibility and urgency that comes with leading a startup - And much more We hope you enjoy your listen.

“La forme c'est le fond qui remonte à la surface” L'image de marque est un enjeu crucial pour Eric Tong Cuong, mastodonte de la Pub et génie créatif. Depuis 40 ans, il nage dans le monde de la production, entre l'univers de la musique et celui de la publicité. Il passe à la tête de Radio Nova, d'Universal Music France, d'EMI Music et fonde en 1994 l'agence BETC qui sera à l'origine des pubs parmi les plus iconiques (Air France, Evian, Lacoste etc.) Eric cherche à comprendre d'où viennent l'inspiration et la créativité. Il découvre les secrets des plus grands tels que David Bowie, Pharrell Williams, Karl Lagerfeld, Guy Ritchie et bien d'autres… Il dévoile comment les marques utilisent l'engagement émotionnel et la disruption pour devenir incontournables et dominer leur secteur. Eric revient sur : La crise du disque avec l'arrivée du streaming (d'abord illégal puis légal) La promesse de l'IA : vers une société de loisirs ? L'atrophie de la créativité à l'ère de la haute technologie Comment créer le spot publicitaire parfait Le planning stratégique et la pensée latérale : entre vision et efficacité L'avenir de la publicité et de la rémunération des artistes Un épisode qui permet de développer un regard nouveau pour progresser d'un bond grâce aux conseils d'un géant qui a traversé les grandes époques et transformations des mondes de la pub et de la musique. TIMELINE: 00:00:00 : Evian, Paul Lê et famille 00:12:05 : La vision d'une marque s'exprime à travers sa publicité 00:19:34 : L'IA nous mènera-t-elle à la société de loisirs ? 00:27:19 : La crise du disque 00:36:33 : La disruption dans la publicité 00:40:35 : La stratégie oblique 00:46:39 : Le rapport entre art, effort et contrainte, à l'ère de Tik Tok 00:54:08 : Le planning stratégique 01:05:15 : Comment créer le spot publicitaire parfait 01:12:09 : Créer une agence qui cartonne 01:23:09 : Le rôle des artistes dans le luxe 01:36:09 : Les débuts de La Chose 01:42:08 : Les stars d'internet et l'avenir de la publicité 01:50:09 : La fin du socle culturel commun 01:58:12 : La rémunération des artistes est-elle à la baisse ? 02:02:40 : Le problème avec les start-ups ? 02:07:00 : La force de la diversité Les anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #380 - Paul Lê - La Belle Vie - Le Son Gokû de la FoodTech qui rachète Frichti #397 - Yann Le Cun - Chief AI Scientist chez Meta - L'Intelligence Artificielle Générale ne viendra pas de Chat GPT #391 - Redouane Bougheraba — Humoriste, comédien — Remplir le Vélodrome et être invité par le Pape #386 - Patrice Haddad - 40 ans de prod, 15 ans de foot : de Première Heure au Red Star Nous avons parlé de : La chose BETC : Agence de publicité (Babinet Tong Cuong) Pub Evian “aussi importante que l'air que vous respirez” Greenpeace France - "Death Forestation" Les 5 P : produit, prix, place, personnes et promotion Valérie Tong Cuong EMI Music France : Label discographique BDDP : agence de pub Apple - Publicité 1984 Napster : streaming Radio Nova Naïve Records La pensée latérale d'Edward de Bono : consiste à appréhender les problèmes sous plusieurs angles, nouveaux ou hors du champ habituel d'études Stratégies obliques de Brian Eno Air France pub BETC Trump annonce la fin du sida Pub BMW : GUY RITCHIE (Clive Owen et Madonna) Documentaire Squeezie Banshee The Great Les recommandations de lecture : Voltiges de Valérie Tong Cuong Vous pouvez contacter Eric sur Linkedin, Instagram. La musique du générique vous plaît ? C'est à Morgan Prudhomme que je la dois ! Contactez-le sur : https://studio-module.com. Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ? Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.

Recorded before the US Open began, we discuss some of the trending topics and go over the fashion trends from the court! We cover Nike, adidas, Fila, Lacoste and beyond! We also talk about any new shoes, new racquets and new string combos being used by the Pros in NYC!    If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

September's crypto rollercoaster kicks into high gear with a packed calendar of market-moving events. The TON blockchain hits a staggering 1 billion transactions, fueled by memecoin mania, while fashion brand Lacoste faces backlash over its NFT project closure. HBAR's price stumbles following its CEO's resignation, and Telegram's gaming innovations bring fresh blood to the crypto scene. Bitfinex traders buck historical trends with bullish sentiment, as analysts eye a potential late 2024 market surge. Amidst this frenzy, key economic data and a looming presidential debate add to the mix, promising a month of high stakes and higher volatility in the digital asset space. HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU ASK? SUBSCRIBE:⁠RARE BITS PODCAST⁠    WATCH: ⁠RAREBITS LIVE YOUTUBE⁠   READ: RARE BITS SUBSTACK⁠  Follow on X: BEATBROKER RARE BITS LIVE GET SOME MERCH RARE BITS GEAR:⁠RARE BITS MERCH⁠

 we traverse the stylish timeline of athleisure, from its sporty beginnings in the late 19th century to its current fashion dominance. Athleisure haters and lovers alike will appreciate our nostalgic nod to pioneering designers like Jean Patou and Coco Chanel, and the game-changing inventions like the rubber-bottomed tennis shoe and Lacoste's polo shirt. Fast forward to the present day, and we cover how the pandemic, social media, and celebrity culture have solidified athleisure as a wardrobe essential. Don't miss my reluctantly appreciative take on athleisure's strides toward sustainability and inclusivity, even if I still claim the title of its biggest skeptic.Follow our link: https://linktr.ee/magnifiquepodSupport the show

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gary Coichy, the visionary founder of Pod Digital Media (PDM), the world's first and largest multicultural podcast network. With a rich background in digital marketing and e-commerce, Gary has worked with top brands like Lacoste, Verizon, and L'Occitane, and has led PDM to phenomenal growth and success.In this episode, Gary discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in marketing to multicultural audiences, PDM's strategic partnerships with major brands, and the exciting future of podcasting for people of color. We dive into his experiences studying abroad in London and Paris, his love for the movie “Boomerang,” and wish list for new partners.Whether you're a marketing professional, a podcaster seeking sponsorship, a podcast enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of media and multiculturalism, this episode is packed with valuable insights and engaging stories. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the most powerful individuals in podcasting today!Connect with Pod Digital Media: https://www.poddigitalmedia.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

Myron Welik shares his experience as both a parent and an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and self-reliance in children, as well as the need for parents to be present and supportive. Myron discusses the challenges of discipline and the importance of love in parenting. He encourages parents to find activities that their children enjoy and to make a conscious effort to spend quality time with them. Myron also highlights the significance of love in life and the lasting impact it has on relationships.About Guest, Myron Welik:In 2002, I lost my Muti-Million Dollar business in a catastrophic way, leaving me paralyzed with self-doubt and depression.  However, I kept going and 16 year later I successfully re-invented myself.  I am known as a “Jackhammer” and have been in the business of making deals happen for 40 years. I am the host of the Jackhammer podcast and author of “The Jackhammer Effect”. My insatiable drive and resilience have been a hallmark of my long and successful career.  Moreover- I identified and brokered the deal that brought Heidi Klum and New Balance together, leading to the creation of the HKNB brand. I pitched products of my own design on the Home Shopping Network to 40 million viewers. In addition - I have negotiated strategic partnerships with well-known brands such as the New England Patriots, Lacoste, FIFA, Madison Square Gardens, Radio City Music Hall, and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. In 2018 met a young real estate entrepreneur that impressed me and I had the feeling that we could great things together, even though I knew nothing about real estate. But he disappeared on me. For 6 months, I relentlessly pursued that opportunity . By 2020, the partnership was in place. Three and half years later, my consulting work resulted in over $40 Million Dollars of real estate investments . Today my brand is The Jackhammer. I'm 71 going on 51 and nothing can stop me. I am proof that age is no barrier to reinventing yourself.  I live by the motto “Never give up, stay passionate, and work hard because it's never too late.”

C'est un monument de l'art contemporain. Depuis plus de 50 ans, l'artiste plasticien BERTRAND LAVIER s'amuse à détruire les objets qui l'entourent, ou à les superposer, parfois même à les réinventer, toujours avec sourire, panache, couleur et insolence. Dans cet épisode richissime, BERTRAND LAVIER raconte son style, fait de polos Lacoste fuschia, de vestes pied de poule ou de chemises en madras Ralph Lauren... Un style d'artiste? Vous ne croyez pas si bien dire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Fiona Cummings impressive career spans over 25 years in the fashion and sportswear industry, where she has worked for renowned global retailers and brands including NEXT, PRIMARK, ADIDAS, and LACOSTE. Throughout her journey, Fiona has held various roles, from buying and category management to her most recent positions in wholesale. On this episode, Fiona talks with Aimee Brown about her 20 plus year career in wholesale and her various roles at big retail brands.

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Francis Lacoste.  Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers.Until early 2023, Francis was the Senior Director of Software Engineering, Culture, and Engagement at Salesforce, where he coached top engineering managers to be better leaders as they helped grow the company and build a culture of collaboration and innovation across the Salesforce Platform engineering division with 1200 people.He has spent 25+ years working from home in the open-source and cloud developer tools industry and also previously worked at Heroku and Canonical, where he built successful high-performance remote engineering teams.

Ce lundi 20 mai débutait la célèbre Féria de Nîmes avec ses bodégas et ses corridas. Ce ne sont pourtant pas les emblèmes de la ville. Il s'agit en réalité d'un... Crocodile. Cela peut paraître étrange : le seul moyen de croiser l'animal à Nîmes semble d'aller à la boutique Lacoste. Si la ville avait dû choisir un animal emblématique de la région, elle aurait plus penché vers le cheval camarguais, le moustique... Ou le taureau évidemment, par rapport aux célèbres arènes de la ville. Les Grosses Têtes vous proposent de découvrir ou redécouvrir le podcast de Florian Gazan. Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête. Un podcast RTL Originals.

Have you ever wondered if the eco-labels on your favorite products truly reflect their environmental impact? In this episode, I sit down with Christophe Girardier, CEO of Glimpact, to explore how technology is transforming our understanding of sustainability. Christophe, a serial entrepreneur, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, shedding light on the critical role of technology in achieving genuine sustainability. We begin by critiquing the current state of eco-labeling, questioning whether smarter algorithms and data analytics can pave the way for more accurate, dynamic, and helpful sustainability ratings for consumers. Christophe shares insights on how Glimpact's technology goes beyond the narrow focus on carbon emissions, emphasizing the complexity of true sustainability. It's not just about carbon; it's about biodiversity, water, and soil health. One of the key topics we delve into is the challenge of greenwashing and the importance of authentic sustainability efforts. Christophe introduces Glimpact's global footprint measurement approach, leveraging the EU's OEF method to capture a comprehensive view of environmental impact. This rigorous and holistic assessment spans 16 impact categories, including water depletion, biodiversity loss, and more. Christophe also highlights the pivotal role of technology in environmental sustainability. We discuss how AI can help consumer brands become more sustainable, using examples like Lacoste to illustrate the importance of a systemic view. Technology not only prepares companies for future reporting demands but also enables them to measure and mitigate a wide array of environmental impacts. We explore the adoption of PEF/OEF methods for a systemic approach, ensuring a rigorous assessment of environmental footprints. Christophe explains each of the 16 impact categories, from climate change to resource use, and how they contribute to a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Finally, we propose a revolution in corporate environmental strategy, urging companies to include all dimensions of the environmental crisis in their decision-making processes. It's about moving beyond carbon balances to consider the full spectrum of environmental impacts. Join us as we uncover the complexities of sustainability, the dangers of greenwashing, and the revolutionary potential of technology in driving authentic environmental responsibility. How can brands integrate these insights into their business models? Listen in, and don't forget to share your thoughts on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.  

Francis shares his journey from software engineer to engineering manager to coach. He discusses strategies for balancing product development and organizational growth when scaling teams quickly. Listeners will greatly benefit from Francis's insights on accelerating their careers, enhancing productivity, and adopting best technical and leadership practices. Join us as we delve into the wisdom and experiences of a coach who has been instrumental in shaping the success of numerous engineering leaders and teams across the industry.Main Topics:Defining and onboarding new team members to a strong engineering culture to prevent cultural dilution when scaling.Maintaining high performance through accountability and focus on results.Fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.About the guest: Francis Lacoste, a distinguished VPE and CTO coach, known for his exceptional ability to guide engineering leaders and teams toward achieving remarkable growth, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. With a wealth of experience in addressing the unique challenges faced by fast-scaling tech startups, Francis has mastered the art of balancing product development with organizational development, all while maintaining a strong focus on emotional intelligence and effective leadership.Links:Francis Lacoste - LinkedInVPE and CTO coach WebsiteAbout Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

I sat down with Grigor Dimitrov in his hotel in Rome just a couple days ago and Grigor discussed his feelings about the future machinations of The ATP Tour and the players' disdain of the long tournaments, his Lacoste deal, the sore subject of his Vapor 9s, his racquet secrets, and his beginnings in Bulgaria. Recorded 5.8 Released 5.10 The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast is Powered by DiadoraScopesports.io is the official fan club Platform of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Wisconsin's own Jake LaCoste, the rapper who's in the hip-hop scene with a breath of North woods air, sits down with us, you can expect a whirlwind tour of genuine storytelling. Up North Jake doesn't just wear his iconic Badger hat; he brings a treasure trove of experiences, from the life lessons hunting and fishing to the raw, transformative narratives of overcoming addiction. His message is powerful: staying true to yourself isn't just a motto, it's a way of life, especially in the cutthroat music industry. Our discussion weaves through the cozy country lanes of his hip-hop domain, where passion becomes the currency of connection with fans far and wide.0:00 Wisconsin Rapper Discusses Music Journey11:32 Navigating Content Creation and Authenticity19:18 Tour Stories and Green Room Tales30:35 Touring, Performance, and Merchandise 39:34 Music Influence and Creativity Conversation45:53 Dream Collabs and Comedy Rap51:40 Meeting Industry FiguresDiscover The Power of Sound!Keeping a consistent sound in how you present your company really is the "hidden gem"...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuy our merchSupply the beer and help the boiz create content by grabbing some merch from our storeCollege Peep Show MerchCheck out CPS gear and use code: ONTAP for 10% off your orderDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Check out our sticker packs at OnTapWithTheBoiz.com

Host Victoria Guido connects with Francis Lacoste, a seasoned VPE and CTO coach. He details his unexpected journey from an aspiring cinema professional to a key player in the tech industry after honing his remote-first work culture skills. He delves into his move toward coaching, emphasizing his commitment to developing engineering management talent and his dedication to building strong engineering cultures and leadership within organizations. Francis discusses the psychological aspects of leadership, such as the importance of psychological safety and the role of trust in organizational effectiveness. He also reflects on the nuances of transitioning from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership roles, emphasizing the critical soft skills necessary for effective leadership. Follow Francis Lacoste on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francislacoste/). Visit his website: thevpe.coach (https://thevpe.coach/). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Transcript: VICTORIA: This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Victoria Guido. And with me today is Francis Lacoste, VPE and CTO coach. Francis, thank you for joining me. FRANCIS: My pleasure, Victoria. Thanks for having me. VICTORIA: Thank you. Well, it's a beautiful spring day today. And just to get us started and warmed up a little bit, I wonder if you could tell me about what is your favorite winter activity? FRANCIS: Cross-country skiing without doubt. I did a lot of alpine skiing when I was a kid. Could still do it, but really I found alpine, just skiing through parks and the calm of winter, is a very relaxing activity. And I use that as basically my workout. There's a park nearby the school of one of my kids. So, I drop him at school, then go do a few laps in the park near the river. It's beautiful. Unfortunately, this was a winter without almost any snow. So, I could only do four outings this year, which I need to do other workouts because that's not enough. VICTORIA: Wow. That's really cool. How long have you been cross-country skiing then? FRANCIS: I started doing that as a kid, but regularly only in the past, I'd say, four or five years. I bought some skis. Before that, I would only rent. So, that allowed me to do it more regularly. VICTORIA: That's interesting. I am cross-country ski curious because I've tried regular skiing the last couple of years, and I've found that it's way too fast for me personally [laughter]. So, I'm not sure. I think I might like it. FRANCIS: Yeah. I mean, cross-country skiing is more like jogging in a way because it's very cardio, unlike Alpine skiing, downhill skiing, where if you don't work hard, you can go very fast. You know, if you want to go slow, it's actually...you have to put in a lot of effort in downhill skiing, but cross-country skiing it's kind of like jogging. You're gliding on the snow and getting some momentum. I mean, if it's not flat, then it becomes a little bit more fiddly, but I do mostly flat courses because if you have, like, some slope, then it requires other technique, and it's actually harder to control than Alpine skiing. VICTORIA: Ooh. Well, I was going to say it sounds like my type of thing until the last part you said there [laughter]. I was like, oh, that's the part that I'm scared of. Well, I don't know, I don't get a chance to go skiing too often down here in San Diego, but I should go up to, like, Mammoth Mountain and things like that more often. But we got a ton of snow this year, so you'll have to come West and visit us sometime. FRANCIS: [laughs] VICTORIA: Well, wonderful. Well, Francis, tell me a little bit about your background and what led you to your coaching career here. FRANCIS: I've been working in software forever, basically. Fun fact: I wanted to go into cinema, and that's what I studied at university, but kept ending up in programming job basically, or programming endeavors. And this was, like, the beginning of the commercial internet, end of the '90s, and was very much into free software and open source, and that's how I got started as a software engineer. And eventually ended up at Canonical, which is still is; they celebrated their 20 years this year; the company that founded Ubuntu, the Linux distribution, which was very popular and still is to a large extent. That's where I kind of left, transitioned into software management, engineering management over there. I didn't know at all what I was getting into. I was on parental leave at the time, and my boss left a message to say, "Hey, we're thinking of creating teams, and we think you'd be a good fit for one of the team lead. Let me know what you think." And I said, "Yes," really, not knowing that this was a totally different job. Fortunately, I got good mentors and found out I enjoyed that. And then, after Canonical, I moved to Heroku, which I joined to help build a remote culture there because, at that point, the company was hiring more and more remote. And Canonical was a remote-first company. I mean, I've been working remotely for 25 years, almost, at this point. So, kind of had a good experience there, and at Heroku, really that, I kind of discovered coaching. I joined as a director, and then a few years in, there was a reorg. I ended up again with a single team to manage, which was, okay, I can do that. That's fine. Fortunately, I mean, by coincidence or luck, there was a guy on the team who wanted to become an engineering manager. He was already running most of the ceremonies of the team. And I said, "Oh, great [laughs]. What I love about being a director is growing engineering managers. So, I'm going to mentor you and help you de facto run the team, do the things that you're not in a position to do yet but eventually will transition that," which left me with a lot of time. My VP was supportive of this, and we had a lot of new first-time engineering managers at the time, so we didn't have a lot of people who had experience as engineering managers. So, I offered to mentor and coach internally. A lot of people took me up on that offer. So, I ended up doing that and eventually ended up with, like, running a large org again, but continuing doing that part. And this was the part that I kind of enjoyed the most [laughs] in my role, in a way. So, I think it was 2019. So, five years ago, I was running seven teams. It was the largest department, engineering department at Heroku. Things were fine, you know. But when I was stopping for summer vacation or winter vacation, I realized that the day before going back to work, I was kind of not looking forward to it. That was kind of a sign. And it was very subtle because, like, a week later, everything was fine again, you know, loved the people and the company and what we were doing. But there was something, like, deep down, I was not, like, fulfilled by the role. I did some soul searching and then realized, okay, what I really like is not running the organization but more, like, the mentoring, the nurturing of the culture. I was also doing a training at the time, working with groups, group facilitation, and so, like, working more, like, with advising leadership teams, that sort of thing. I went to my VP and told him, "Look, I realize this is not fulfilling for me. Don't freak out. I'm not quitting [laughs] yet, you know. I can do this for a year again. But if there is...then my next role is going to be consulting around engineering culture. But if there's a role, you know, where an organization is large, more aligned with this, I'd be happy to continue working at Heroku and Salesforce," because Heroku was part of Salesforce ever since I joined. So, he and the SVP were kind of thrilled by that idea. So, I became Chief of Staff for Heroku and start working with the whole engineering exec team. And that was great for six months. And then Salesforce did a big reorg, and I ended up...all the exec left, and Heroku engineering was kind of split apart and refactored into the normal Salesforce engineering. Fortunately for me, the EVP I had a relationship with him, and he knew what I was doing. And he took my role and said, like, "We like what you did with Heroku culture. Can you help us do that across all of platform?" So, I ended up doing culture work for one of the largest departments at Salesforce. At the time, it was 1,500 people. It was very scary in a way, in the sense that I knew this was the next step, you know, after Heroku, but I went from 150 engineers to 150. There were more engineering managers in platform than there were engineers at Heroku. So it was kind of, okay, I need to rethink my strategy and stuff like that. And then, that lasted until last year, and then there were the layoffs at Salesforce, and culture is one of the first thing that is usually cut. So, I got cut, which was fine because I kind of knew, okay, my next step after Salesforce was consulting around engineering culture. So, that's when I launched my business and decided to focus on coaching because that's what I had continued doing in the meantime and was finding the most fulfilling. VICTORIA: That's really interesting. Thank you for sharing all of that context. I have a lot of questions to follow up, but to recap a little bit, it sounds like you started as a software developer. You worked your way up to engineering management and then focused on coaching other leaders throughout your career. And now you're doing that as part of your own business. So, you founded your own company to just do that, which sounds super interesting. FRANCIS: Exactly. Yes. So, my focus is on I coach VP of engineering and CTOs at scaling startup. Like I said, I started coaching engineering managers at Heroku, and a lot of them eventually became directors. And at a large organization like Salesforce, after director, the next steps up there are a few opportunities in a way. So, you need to be at the right place at the right time, but otherwise, there's not just a lot of opportunities. And meanwhile, they get hit every week by recruiters on LinkedIn say, "Hey, come join our startup as VP of engineering," or CTO and things like that. A lot of them actually jumped ship to such role, and I continue coaching them in that capacity. And that was really just rewarding seeing the impact that these people have. So, last year when I started, I had a question around, okay, what is my offer? I want great engineering culture, but what is the offer? Then, looking at what I did, it's kind of, oh, well, this work I've done with all of these folks, this was always pleasurable and fulfilling to me. And coaching is a known offering, so there's probably something there. So, this was kind of what's kind of the business aspect of it. And the mission aspect is that...and I do other things than coaching. I do workshops and things like that. But my experience is that unless the executive, you know, the founder, the top leaders are not committed and bought in in creating a great culture and personally working on themselves, because that's required, you can bring, like, workshops to the team. You can...great process in place. You can do a lot of great things, which has an impact, but then it's not built on solid ground in a way because at the first reorg or the first, like, change [inaudible 10:31], then all of this work becomes very shaky ground. So, to me, it was kind of, oh yes, I need to start with coaching the CTOs and VPs, and that will ensure that there's actually potential for a great culture there. VICTORIA: That's really interesting. So, yeah, the coaching part is the key part and, like, the culture is number one. So, if you were talking to a new CTO, what kind of questions would you ask them to kind of gauge where they're at with their engineering culture? FRANCIS: The first question I always ask is, well, do you have, like, principles or values around that? And it's surprising. I come from Salesforce, which is a value-driven company, and there's a lot of startups that [inaudible 11:11]. It's kind of the playbook, you know, defining your company values. But still, there's a lot of people who've done it or who've not done it or done it, but it's kind of more like an exercise, and it's not, like, integrated. So, really, this is where usually I start when we're looking at culture is kind of what are your values, and are these values enacted, you know, manifested in your organization? Are they part of the day-to-day decision-making, the hiring process, the performance evaluation? And not just that, you know, also, when you're designing something internally, we're putting in place, like, a code review process. Well, how is that related to our values or not? And this is something I was fortunate because Salesforce it's a huge corporation, but still, they're serious about values there. And it is used, and they are living their values, not perfectly, I mean, it's still humans, and it's still a business. But these day-to-day decision-making values are definitely taken care of, and it's not just words on the wall. VICTORIA: Yeah. I think the second part of what you said there is the hardest part, not just what are your values, but how do you use those values in your everyday decision-making? FRANCIS: Yes. Mid-Roll Ad: As life moves online, bricks-and-mortar businesses are having to adapt to survive. With over 18 years of experience building reliable web products and services, thoughtbot is the technology partner you can trust. We provide the technical expertise to enable your business to adapt and thrive in a changing environment. We start by understanding what's important to your customers to help you transition to intuitive digital services your customers will trust. We take the time to understand what makes your business great and work fast yet thoroughly to build, test, and validate ideas, helping you discover new customers. Take your business online with design‑driven digital acceleration. Find out more at tbot.io/acceleration or click the link in the show notes for this episode. VICTORIA: I'm interested in what it takes to be a CTO and go from that startup mentality into starting to think about how you're going to scale this organization. Because what I see a lot of times a CTO in an early-stage startup is the main developer also [chuckles] and has built the whole app. So, how do you think about that? What kinds of things do you start to delve into after the values, and how a CTO can transition into that role, into the scaling and leading larger teams? FRANCIS: Yeah, no, you're totally spot on here, Victoria, because CTO is one of these...somebody asked me once why the VPE coach and not the CTO coach. And, to me, it was, well, actually, because CTO is one of these multi-dimensional variable scope word, which means a very different thing. And often, at a startup, the CTO is basically the founding engineer. He is the person writing the code, building the product. And that's good. But as you grow, then the role change, and many of my clients are technical co-founders who actually want to scale with the org and not become, like, a chief architect, even though many of them will still keep the CTO title. And then, they will hire a VPE to actually build the organization and do what the role of the CTO is from my perspective. The CTO role, if we define it, it's really you're part of the exec team, and the exec team whose responsibility is to align technology to the business objective. So, can we use technology or build a product to actually deliver our product objective? So, it's kind of a strategic role, and at some point, you don't necessarily run the day-to-day of the org. But at a transition point, you need to focus on the org management and the org building. So, I often say, one, my ideal clients are these technical co-founders who want to switch from a product builder identity to a product development organization builder identity. That's the transition point. And then, it requires all the leadership skills somebody who leads an org needs, which are, like, being able to...empathy being one of the most important one, you know, being able to understand people, to inspire them, everything like that [chuckles]. VICTORIA: Yeah. All the easy stuff, right [chuckles]? FRANCIS: Yes [chuckles]. Yeah. It's called the soft skills [laughs], but we all know that it's not because they're easy [laughs]. VICTORIA: Right. Yeah, they're hard. FRANCIS: It's actually more because they are nebulous, which is very hard for somebody who's technically minded, you know, people; it's not like there's an on and an off, and logic gate is not what this is about. VICTORIA: Yeah. And, mentally, it must be challenging for someone who has poured their heart and soul, and time, and energy into this product to then turn around and say, "Okay, I'm going to let a bunch of other people get in there and start doing stuff [laughs]. FRANCIS: Yes. VICTORIA: And take it over. And, like, I'll just be involved from..." like, you know, when you say executive position, what does that mean? Is it, like, budget and strategy? And, you know, sometimes it's really hard to be effective in those conversations, and it really becomes about educating other people in your organization more than anything else. FRANCIS: Yeah, I mean, a lot of it is about budget and that sort of thing. To me, it's more like boring, and it's not the most critical part. I mean, your role as a leader is really to set the context for the people to execute them, you know, so that they have, like, the clarity of direction but not the control of the execution. You need to let go of control. You need to move much more on the influence side than the controlling side, especially the larger the org gets. You probably have managed folks. You need to lose the idea that you're in charge and you're making the decisions because otherwise, you get frustrated very fast. VICTORIA: Yeah. How would you refer to that? Is that like the inner game, like a mental game you have to shift into? FRANCIS: Yeah, I mean, to me, the inner game is all about the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, developing these capacities, which enables you to be a more effective leader. It's not just about being an effective leader. It's also about feeling good about your role and who you are in this context, you know, and that's the inner game. What happens externally, how you act, is a reflection of these inner capacities in a way. VICTORIA: That makes sense. And if you want to create a culture of psychological safety, you may want to start within yourself, right? FRANCIS: Yes. I mean, psychological safety it's one of the essential dimension of team performance. There's the Aristotle study that was done at Google, which they analyzed Agile teams and, okay, what is the most important factor in team performance? And what they came out with is, oh, it's this thing called psychological safety. Psychological safety as a name, as a concept was kind of coined by Amy C. Edmondson. I'm not fond of the term because I think it leads to some. I mean, it's a technical term, but because psychological safety and safety has a lot of, like, day-to-day meaning, it skews a little bit what it is. I much prefer...this is the same thing what Patrick Lencioni was calling out as the first dysfunction of a team, you know, the lack of trust. And it was defining trust as vulnerability-based trust, which goes with the technical definition of psychological safety, which is the perception that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. So, it's kind of, A, here I'm not sure how this is going to go. This is risky a bit. I'm being vulnerable. But I perceive that the team...I trust that the team will receive that respectfully in a way. And that connection to the inner game is...as a manager, if you want to create psychological safety, you need to lead by example, which means you need to show that you can be vulnerable, you know, that you trust the team that they're not going to hang you to dry if you show a weakness or say, "Hey, I don't know here," or things like that. And this is very hard as leaders because we want to instill confidence and things like that. But that often comes with, like, masking our vulnerabilities, and that's actually detrimental in fostering psychological safety. VICTORIA: Yeah, we actually did a facilitated exercise on psychological safety at thoughtbot last year. And I brought up an idea I'd had where I wanted to see if I could say something obviously wrong on my team calls [laughter] and see if they would correct me. Like, are they going to correct me? Do they feel safe enough to, like, give me that correction? Like, you know. And I can say that my team does feel comfortable [laughs]. They crack me a lot [laughs]. FRANCIS: Awesome. VICTORIA: But that's great. You hire people who hopefully have, you know, expertise and security that might be greater and deeper or more recent, and yours that you have to do that. So, that's really interesting. Talking about all the reports, it reminds me as well as, like, the DevOps research, DORA report, where they say that security as well, like, the biggest indicator for a high-security organization is trust as well. So, it's really interesting to think about, like, how you as a CTO create that culture and create that culture of, like, trust, and compassion, and empathy, and vulnerability, and that will lead to performance, which may seem counterintuitive to some people. FRANCIS: Yeah. So, I'm kind of a model collector. I'm someone who loves different models. They're all good, you know, and that's the problem [laughs]. All models are good, but none of them actually exhaust reality. In one model, in a way, it's kind of simplification of The Five Dysfunctions Model and others. But there's two dimensions that are really important for team performance. So, the first one is kind of the, to me, this is kind of the ground, the horizontal layer. It's kind of how people relate to each other, so psychological safety. And then the vertical dimension is the clarity of the North Star and the mission. We all can relate to each other as human beings and trust each other, but we're here to do some work. And what is this work about? What is unifying us that we're here and not someplace else? And that's kind of the clarity of what we're trying to achieve, the North Star or the mission. And those two create the space for high performance because if you just have psychological safety but there is no clear mission and accountability to that mission...once you know clearly what we're here to do, we can hold each other accountable to delivering on it. And if you're the only person holding accountability as the leader, then you're far from high performance. Really, you get high performance when everyone is in it together. That's given by the clarity of what is it we're trying to achieve. And if that's not there, you have, like, a great group of people, but there's no direction. And if you have only direction and, you know, a mission, then you can get, like, in a very authoritarian thing, which, I mean, everybody's aligned to do something, but everybody is kind of afraid and not showing up fully. And you're not getting the full engagement of everyone, so there's a lot of heat and friction that's being lost. VICTORIA: Yeah. And you mentioned accountability. And I'm curious, what does that look like in your experience, like, holding each other accountable? What kind of ways can leaders do that? FRANCIS: To me, the most interesting question is how can leaders foster shared accountability on the team, mutual accountability? And how it looks like...and I'm a big fan of...it's kind of the virtuous cycle between team agreements and retrospective, you know, in agile, another word that can mean many things. But this idea of continuous improvement after every sprint or regularly the team gets together and reflects on what went well. What could we improve? Those sorts of things. This is kind of the collective space of where the teams exist as a team, you know, really kind of where there's something very important in the retrospective where we're showing up as a team and reflecting on the team. And what I like to do is use that moment to not only, like, how do we reflect about the first layer of, okay, we missed that feature or that sort of thing but also reflect on the norms of the team, which can be written down ideally, you know? And this is a team agreement part. And the output of the retrospective is modification or experiment around "Oh, we could try this or this other way of working." But the idea of team agreements is this is how we are holding each other accountable, too. And how it manifests in practice is you know you have, like, mutual accountability when it's not only the manager that is reminding people of, hey, this is our norm, you know? So, for instance, I don't know, example could be trivial, but still, you know, we said we need two reviews to commit code, and then, like, somebody didn't do it or something like that. The manager could go and say, "Hey, you forgot about this agreement." But really, where you want to be is that it's other people on the team say, "Hey, Joe, why didn't you ask me for a review here? You know, I could have been that second review you needed," or things like that. And that really means that everyone is kind of bought in on the norms. So, that, to me, what is mutual accountability about is when it feels confident enough to challenge each other and remind themselves accountable to the team norms. VICTORIA: Right. And facilitating that development of the team norms together, too, right? FRANCIS: Yes. VICTORIA: Wonderful. Do you have any questions for me? FRANCIS: So, I'm interested to hear about your story this time where you got called out [laughs]. You said okay...I love the test you did, you know. I'm going to say something here that I know is wrong and see if people feel confident enough to...so, how did you achieve that, you know? VICTORIA: Lucky for me, I don't have to test it because it just happens naturally [laughs]. So, in my role of managing director, I have to talk to clients, come up with estimates for the work, when will the work start, who is the right person for the team. And so, sometimes, you know, I'll put the proposal together, and I'll hear my team members say like, "Why are we doing it like this [laughs]? Do it this way instead. Like, I think this person's a better fit." And, you know, when I see them engaging in the proposal and not just saying, "Yeah, it looks good," that means that we're doing a good job, and they're actually reading it, and processing it, and thinking about the client's requirements and yeah, giving me real feedback. That's what I want, so that's what I like to see. And, you know, when I do my one on ones with my team members, at least every three months, I try to do a retrospective style where I ask, "In my role, what should I continue doing that's helping you? What should I start doing, and then what should I stop?" I do it in that order specifically, so we start with the nice stuff [laughs]. But yeah, and then I make sure that when I give that feedback back to my team members, I say like, "Make sure you feel like you can speak up and share and hear your voice. Like, it's maybe more of a start than a stop or a continue. Just try to, like, get your feedback in there. I want to hear from you. I want to make sure you feel comfortable giving feedback to me also." FRANCIS: Right. So, that's kind of demonstrating listening and enacting a feedback culture because you are asking for feedback and listening to it, and that fosters trust, you know, vulnerability-based trust. So, anything else you did that helped create that psychological safety on your team? VICTORIA: It's really important how you react to things in meetings, like in retrospectives, especially if, like, you're trying to...like, in my role a lot, I'm trying to represent the business and talk to my team about what's the strategy and what we're trying to do. Like, if someone asks you a question like, "Well, why are we doing it right that way? Like, I think that's, like, what [laughs], you know, like, what are you guys even thinking? That seems random." I think the emotional work, like you mentioned, like, taking a breath myself and, like, calming down. Because, like, part of me could get really annoyed and be like, "Well, we've been talking about this for three months, guys [chuckles], you know, like, this isn't new information." But then, you know, thinking about it, like, you know, taking the time to calm your own emotions and put yourself in their shoes and think about, well, how much time have they really had to, like, look at any of this stuff? And, like, maybe they need it in a different format, or in a different way, or, like, written up somewhere else and not just, like, briefly covered in a call. So, opening yourself up to alternatives and staying curious about, well, what is this feeling behind? Like, what's really needed to clear? So, it's, again, coming back to listening and acting on it. So, maybe that's part of it. So, to create more psychological safety on the team is that part about managing your own emotions and not overreacting if somebody doesn't like your idea is a really important part of it. FRANCIS: Yes, so true. You said something very interesting there, which is how you react to things. And this is true, you know, you want to be graceful in your reaction and not react from a place of frustration or anger. There's the saying that psychological safety is fragile, you know, trust can be lost easily and easy to lose. And I think this is actually, while there is some truth to it, it's actually just partially true. From my perspective, when you have psychological safety, basically, there's an anti-fragile aspect to it in the sense that you self-heal. But to self-heal, you need to recognize the breakage and heal. So, I see the occasions where we want to be reacting gracefully listening to feedback. And then, somebody asks a question, like, say, "Why are we doing this?" You know, and then, well, because [laughs] and you answer, "Yes, well, because we've been talking for three months about this, you know, get to the page." If you stop there, yes, this is detrimental. I mean, people will say, "Oh, this was weird, and I'll think twice next time before asking that question." But if you are committed to psychological safety, you realize that, or somebody might make you realize that. And then, you can repair saying, "Hey. Hey, sorry. I messed up here. This is really not in line with our value of listening to feedback. I'm sorry. I'm under..." and that's the healing part, and that actually strengthen psychological safety more than it was. I mean, this is the idea of antifragility, you know, a bone breaks, and when it rebuilds, it rebuilds stronger because you've shown vulnerability and kind of, okay, yes, when they make a mistake, I can see that they are able to correct in the moment. And that's the safety part that I don't like, you know, the common day word meaning of safety that I feel is misleading is that it makes the thing...it seems very fragile. People walk on eggs. You know, we have this sentiment that, oh, I should be cautious about what I'm saying and things like that, where, actually, if you have a psychological safety culture, you can be a little bit more spontaneous and candid. And if you mess up, well, there's enough safety that you can repair and recover from there. VICTORIA: Yeah, I actually, I mean, I did say that in the moment. And the way I recovered was that I said, "You know, I didn't want it to come across as an admonishment, like, why haven't you been listening? But more about back to our values, how can I make you all more bought into our goals from the beginning and make sure that you're connected and we're on the same page? Because it felt a little disconnected for me [laughs]," right? But yeah, no, I like that you put it that way. Like it's also about how you repair. And I think that's true as well. When I think about whether or not you're safe with someone, it's also like, are you safe enough to tell me when I made a mistake? And the way you're going to feel safe is if someone tells you that they make a mistake, they're going to apologize, and repair, and figure out how to do better next time. FRANCIS: Yeah, totally. VICTORIA: And then, I think about how much my, like, leadership learning fits into my, like, regular personal life [laughs] also, right? Yeah, that's wonderful. If you could go back in time to maybe when you were that engineer about to take your engineering management position, what advice would you give yourself if you could? FRANCIS: Hey, you do realize this is a totally different path. You're going to need to develop different skills that you add to. That was fine, you know because I kind of navigated that very seamlessly in many ways. But what I didn't highlight is that there was a transition, actually. And I think this is where the advice would come in. So, I was an engineer, so thinking with systems and system thinking. And I realized very rapidly this is a different role. I'm not programming code anymore, you know. And what I told myself was I'm programming the system in which code is being written. And I think that's a good working metaphor or thinking for a while. And that's where the advice would come in. It's kind of, A, this is not, like, an engineering system. This is about humans. So, in a way, I would kind of nudge myself toward developing the soft skills much more rapidly because I think it took me a while to really grok that, hey, I need to understand how to relate individually and personally to people and not just to ideas, roles, and process. Because you can have, like, an engineering perspective on management but that's lacking in empathy and...mainly the empathy [laughs]. So, do pay attention to empathy. I think that would be the fifth advice [laughs]. VICTORIA: Isn't that great advice for all of us all the time, right [laughs]? FRANCIS: Yes. VICTORIA: I love that. Yeah, wonderful. FRANCIS: I'm always happy to connect with people. You can find me on LinkedIn, Francis Lacoste. I think we don't talk to each other enough in these digital times. And so, we all network a lot, you know, on Slack and LinkedIn. And one day, I was connecting with someone on LinkedIn, and the guy offered me...said, "Hey, happy to connect. Are you interested in doing, like, a short call just to get acquainted?" And I said, "Oh, that's actually a good idea." I talked with the guy and decided to do the same thing myself. So, I'm always happy to have a conversation with folks. So, I invite you to try it out, you know, there's a lot of people out there, interesting people, and have interesting conversations. VICTORIA: I love that so much. That's really nice. And people can do that to me, too. You can always...people talk to me, come talk to me on my podcast [laughs]. Thank you so much for being with us here today, Francis. I really enjoyed our conversation. 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John Paul Kesling (b. 1980, USA) was born and raised in Northeastern Kentucky in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. He received his BFA in Arts from Morehead State University (Morehead, KY, 2003) and spent a summer in Europe studying art history (Summer 2002). He went on to receive his MFA in Painting from The Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA, 2010). He spent the next six years in Brooklyn, NY immersed in the NYC art scene. In March of 2016, while attending a month-long residency at The Vermont Studio Center he realized how integral time, space, and nature were to his studio practice and in 2016, relocated to Madison, TN, just outside of Nashville. His work has been featured in various group exhibitions at Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL), Lowe Mill (Huntsville, AL), Gallery 85 (Chelsea, NY), The Parthenon (Nashville, TN), CultureLab LIC (Queens, NY), Piano Craft Gallery (Boston, MA), New York Hall of Science & SciArts Initiative (Queens, NY), Prince Street Gallery (New York, NY), Flatwork Contemporary (online), I Like Your Work Podcast (online and print), ArtMaze Mag (online and print), Create Magazine (online) and the NYC Crit Club Winter Session 2023 (curated by MEPAINTSME). In 2022 he was accepted to the White Columns Curated Online Artist Registry (New York, NY). His work is included in the permanent collections of The Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta, GA and Lacoste, France), Vanderbilt University Medical Center Community Arts Initiative and Soho House Nashville. He has attended artist residencies at Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT), Art Residency Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN), Azule (Hot Springs, NC), Jx Farms (Cleveland, MS), and Mudhouse (Crete, Greece). He has had solo shows at Wheelhouse Arts (Louisville, KY), Oz Arts (Nashville, TN) and The Red Arrow Gallery (Nashville, TN).  He has an upcoming residency at On:View Artist Residency at Sulfur Studios (May 2024, Savannah, GA) and a solo show at The Ellis Gallery at Sulfur Studios (July 2024, Savannah, GA). In April, 2024 he will also be included in a group exhibition at Tyger Tyger Gallery (Asheville, NC). In 2024, Kesling will also be showing in two-person shows at The Gadsden Museum of Art (Gadsden, AL), Wheelhouse Arts (Louisville, KY), and Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL).  Kesling is a member of the artist collective at Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL) and is represented by The Red Arrow Gallery (Nashville, TN) and Wheelhouse Art (Louisville, KY). "My practice delves into the complexities of human intimacy, both romantic and familial. After the death of my younger brother and many of my friends to the ongoing opioid epidemic of my Appalachian hometown and the country at large, my own mortality became embedded within my active mark-making. Driven by a need to understand the world around me, my work serves as a visual exploration of the emotional and psychological intricacies of relationships, personal loss, and our place in the natural world. Imbued with a deep sense of nostalgia, the work harkens back to the excitement and vulnerability of new human connections and experiencing nature in a new light. For me, painting is as necessary as digging in the dirt - dragging your hand through a body of water - across a freshly buzzed head."   LINKS:  www.johnpaulkesling.com   www.instagram.com/johnpaulkesling         Artist Shout Out:    Brett Douglas Hunter @brettdouglashunter Marlos E'van @marlosevan Lindsy Davis @lindsydavis_     I Like Your Work Links: Check out our sponsor for this episode: The Sunlight Podcast: Hannah Cole, the artist/tax pro who sponsors I Like Your Work, has launched Business Deduction Deep Dive:  For artists and self-employed creatives. and is everything you need to know about self-employed tax deductions. It's just $97 and one hour to save you thousands on your taxes, this year, next year, and forever. Get it at sunlighttax.com/deductions.    Chautauqua Visual Arts: https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/two-week-artist-residency/ 2-week residency https://art.chq.org/school/about-the-program/ 6-week residency   Apply for Summer Open Call: Deadline May 15 Join the Works Membership ! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram

In this episode of the podcast, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin delve into the heart of Provence as they share their personal favorite villages in the Lubéron. Having explored this enchanting region in 2022 and 2023, they bring a fresh and insightful perspective to some of Provence's most captivating destinations. Provence is overflowing with incredible places to visit, and the challenge often lies in choosing where to go. Annie and Elyse aim to simplify this decision by highlighting the 'must-see' villages amidst a long list of breathtaking spots in the Lubéron. An essential aspect of their discussion includes practical travel tips, such as the best days to visit popular locations to avoid the crowds and the necessity of a car for exploring the Lubéron. The episode features their top six villages, each selected for its unique charm and historical significance: Gordes: Known for its picturesque hilltop views and beautiful stone architecture. Les Bories: Famous for its ancient stone huts with a rich history. Roussillon: Remarkable for its vibrant ochre cliffs and earthy tones. Lacoste: Intriguing for its association with the Marquis de Sade and its captivating past. Oppède le Vieux: A medieval village with cobblestone alleys and a timeless atmosphere. Ménerbes: Celebrated for its quintessential Provençal lifestyle, artistic heritage, and vineyards. Click play to join Annie and Elyse on this delightful journey through the Lubéron's most enchanting villages! Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters Bootcamp May 2024 The Magazine Segment Annie and Elyse about the Luberon villages Luberon area You'll need a car to visit the Lubéron Where do you stay that's central when visitng the Lubéron? How far from the nearst boulangerie? Example: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue What time of year should you visit Lubéron? Lavender Fields: Not Like in the Pictures! Many beautiful orchards Markets in Gordes and area Apt has one of the biggest open-air markets in the area A bit of Lubéron history Lacoste: a village dedicated to Art, Design and Sculpture Gordes: picture-perfect Les Bories hamlet Gordes abd the French Resistance Roussillon: The city of color Oppède le Vieux, a village for artists. Menerbes of A Year in Provence fame Thank you Patrons Phone Country Codes Copyright More episodes about Provence