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Australian paratriathlete

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Best podcasts about Lauren Parker

Latest podcast episodes about Lauren Parker

Sourcing Journal Radio
Inside SJ's Tech Report: The Human Issue

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 13:21


Big Business is rapidly embracing technology, but at what cost? Can robots and AI can make the fashion industry smarter, faster, better—without sacrificing humanity? Sourcing Journal's business reporter/tech editor Meghan Hall chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about the symbiotic relationship between man and machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
The True Cost of Tariffs

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 37:06


Talk about tariffs has been filling newspapers, websites, airwaves, boardrooms, factory floors and dinner tables for a while, but reality is just starting to sink in now. What are the true costs of tariffs, and who is going to be paying for them? Ian Fredericks, president and CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about how tariff worries — real and perceived — are affecting shopping behavior, inventory and pricing, and what companies can do to prepare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Exotic Leather Truths: Conservation and Commerce CAN Co-Exist

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 28:22


There are many misconceptions about exotic leather—notably the python, crocodile and alligator skins that are transformed into the most luxe handbags and leathergoods. But when sourced and harvested legally and responsibly, these animals are valuable renewable natural resources that support the conservation of the species and their delicate habitats. They also provide income to local communities.  In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, chats with Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council, and Christy Plott Gilmore, owner of the fifth-generation American Tanning & Leather LLC, as well as an exotic leather trade policy and CITES consultant (CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Tapestry Talks Luxury in the Digital Age

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 21:31


Upscale legacy brands have a challenge when it comes to technology. How do you blend future-facing digital strategy with the timelessness of luxury? How do you balance exclusivity with digital-first accessibility? And how do you integrate omnichannel innovation into personalization, as well as the in-store experience? Here, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Yang Lu, the chief information officer at Tapestry, to learn how Tapestry is approaching luxury in this digital age. Lu explained the company's test-and-learn digital strategy to meet customers where they are, and why “iteration is the new perfection.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Tapestry Talks Luxury in the Digital Age

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 21:31


Yang Lu, the chief information officer at Tapestry, chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to learn how Tapestry is approaching luxury in this digital age. Upscale legacy brands have a challenge when it comes to technology. How do you blend future-facing digital strategy with the timelessness of luxury? How do you balance exclusivity with digital-first accessibility? And how do you integrate omnichannel innovation into personalization, as well as the in-store experience? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Can Sustainability Survive? Inside SJ's Sustainability Report

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:02


The political will toward sustainability is constantly shifting, and with the official exit from the Paris Agreement and a ‘drill, baby drill' fossil fuel mentality, things are moving in another direction. This has created a climate of uncertainty for eco-minded businesses seeking support from government sustainability requirements. That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient renewable energy, and consumer demand for ethical practices—remain intact. In other words, eco-champions are a tenacious bunch. Sourcing Journal has dug deep into the situation with its State of the Industry Sustainability Report, released the same day as our Sustainability Summit in New York. To discuss how the industry is moving forward, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with two editors who wrote the majority of the report: Jasmin Malik Chua, SJ's sourcing and labor editor, and Alex Harrell, SJ's sustainability and innovation reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Can Sustainability Survive? Unpacking SJ's Sustainability Report

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 21:02


The political will toward sustainability is constantly shifting, and with the official exit from the Paris Agreement and a ‘drill, baby drill' fossil fuel mentality, things are moving in another direction. This has created a climate of uncertainty for eco-minded businesses seeking support from government sustainability requirements. That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient renewable energy, and consumer demand for ethical practices—remain intact. In other words, eco-champions are a tenacious bunch. Sourcing Journal has dug deep into the situation with its State of the Industry Sustainability Report, released the same day as our Sustainability Summit in New York. Here, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with two editors who wrote most of the report: Jasmin Malik Chua, SJ's Sourcing and labor editor, and Alex Harrell, SJ's Sustainability & Innovation Reporter. To download SJ's Sustainability Report, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
How Fabletics is Reinventing Activewear

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 28:45


Launched in 2013, Fabletics is the largest digitally native activewear brand, with over $850 million in sales, compounded annual growth of 30 percent and plans to double its fleet of 100+ stores by 2029. And In a crowded activewear space, Fabletics operates with a unique membership model that sets it apart from the competition. In this episode for Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Adam Goldenberg, co-founder and CEO of Fabletics, who explains how the brand's highly data-driven strategy is driving category expansions and growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Tariff Turmoil: What Now? What Next?

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 16:33


Lately, tariffs have become the most powerful word in the world. They are moving stock markets, upending longstanding international trade agreements, and evoking lots of confusion—and emotion—across industries. Sourcing Journal recently released its annual State of the Industry Sourcing Report, and one thing is clear: tariff turmoil has gripped the fashion sector. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal's features editor and resident tariff expert, on where things stand now, where they might go, and all the implications in between. To download SJ's Sourcing Report, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Tariff Turmoil: What Now? What Next?

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 16:33


Lately, tariffs have become the most powerful word in the world. They are moving stock markets, upending longstanding international trade agreements, and evoking lots of confusion—and emotion—across industries. Sourcing Journal recently released its annual State of the Industry Sourcing Report, and one thing is clear: tariff turmoil has gripped the fashion sector. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal's features editor and resident tariff expert, on where things stand now, where they might go, and all the implications in between. To download SJ's Sourcing Report, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Small Parts, Big Impact: Making Billions of Fasteners More Sustainable

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 15:34


Roughly half the world's zippers and fasteners come from YKK, totaling an astounding 10 billion zippers in 2024 alone. And at such scale, these little parts have big impacts. That's why YKK has doubled down on sustainability, from recycled materials and zipper slides that can carry data-carrying digital product passports (DPPs) to new material innovations that allow for circularity. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director, SJ and Fairchild Studios, chats with Brian La Plante, senior manager, sustainability, of the Japan-based YKK Fastening Products Group, about addressing sustainability's "full hierarchy of circularity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
A Bold New Chapter: Macy's Challenges the Status Quo

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 30:58


Last year, Macy's unveiled its Bold New Chapter initiative with the goal of challenging the status quo. Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy's nameplate, accelerate luxury growth, and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.   In this episode, which falls during Women's History Month, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Nata Dvir, Macy's chief merchandising officer Nata Dvir, who is leading the company's merchandising strategy. Dvir discusses her career trajectory at Macy's, from executive trainee to C-Suite, and how she is helping Macy's challenge the status quo with its Bold New Chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Obstacles & Opportunities: Highlights from Sourcing Journal's Logistics Report

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 19:11


Whether it be container prices, warehouse demand, port congestion or the automation conversation, the year ahead for retail logistics has plenty of question marks. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, chats with Glenn Taylor, logistics editor, Sourcing Journal, to get some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Highlights from Sourcing Journal's Logistics Report

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 19:11


Change, obstacles and opportunity sum up the state of supply chains in 2025. And while logistics are tumultuous under the best of circumstances—let alone during fiery geopolitics and a new president determined to remake the trade landscape—there's plenty of optimism and energy on many fronts.   Sourcing Journal just released its 2025 Logistics Report, which brings you the latest logistics news, from automation to mergers and acquisitions. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Glenn Taylor, SJ's Logistics Editor, on the report's highlights and overall industry insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Little Ripper
Rowing or Climbing? What's next for Lauren Parker?

You Little Ripper

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 27:23


In this episode ofYou Little Ripper!Kurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt catch up with Lauren 'You Little Ripper' Parker after her groundbreaking performance in Paris in 2024.

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Big Box Backlash: A Guide to Shopping Small

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 22:47


Independent boutiques have always had a place in retail, but the “shop around the corner” can't always compete against Big Box stores or online retailers like Amazon. But there's a backlash brewing, and guides to helping consumer shop small are increasing. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Caroline Weaver, small business expert and founder of The Locavore Guide on the growing trend of online directories and content platforms powering the shop local movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series
Anthropologie Bets Big on Vacations

WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 20:22


Anthropologie's eclectic mix of fashion and home items, curated around the store for personal discovery, has created a fiercely loyal customer base, with earnings reports to back this up. Now, Anthropologie is taking its consumers on vacation, with the launch of Celandine.   In this episode of WWD Voices, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Anu Narayanan, president, women's & home at Anthropologie Group, about Anthropologie's customer and how she defines and embraces vacation time.  "We've been seeing double-digit growth within our swimwear business, and we had also been noticing that the customer was really looking for more vacation lifestyle product from us," said Narayanan. "And this concept really taps into those demands."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Grandstand
Paralympics: Lauren Parker - "I might just throw in another sport, who knows."

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 12:40


After Gold medals in the para-triathlon and cycling road race at the Paris Paralympic Games Lauren Parker was named Australia's Paralympian of the Year. Now the dual sport champion is setting her sights on the LA Games in four years time, and is considering adding another sport to her repertoire. Listen to the full chat with Sam Lane and Lehmo here. 

Best of Grandstand
Summer Grandstand with Sam Lane and Lehmo - Sunday 22nd December

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 186:23


It's Sam and Lehmo's last show of 2024! They chat to BBL Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland, Australian Paralympian of the year Lauren Parker and World Rugby Sevens player of the year, Maddi Levi. Plus, they reflect on the year in motorsport with Richard Craill, and basketball with Peter Hooley.

Sourcing Journal Radio
Tariffs, Trade and Turmoil: Highlights from the SJ Fall Summit

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 15:09


Sourcing Journal turned 15 this year, so there was a lot to celebrate at its annual Fall Summit held in New York this November. The event tackled trade issues and industry turmoil, not to mention Trump's proposed tariffs, which were particularly top of mind as the event occurred just days after the election. In this episode, Lauren Parker, Director of SJ and Fairchild Studios chats with Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal's editor in chief, about event highlights and its accompanying Companion Report, which recaps the event and also "continues the conversation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Why U.S. Companies Can't Ignore EU ESPR

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:35


ESPR is one of the most comprehensive sustainability regulations so far in the world. Min Zhu of testing, inspection and certification company SGS chats with Lauren Parker of SJ and Fairchild Studios to offer insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Managing Responsibility Under New EPR Policies

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 17:30


In this fireside chat, Lauren Parker, director of Sourcing Journal and Fairchild Studios, chats with Kelly West, manager of business development for North America of Trimco Group (based in the U.S.), and Claire Piccinno, sustainability advisor and ProductDNA team leader of Trimco Group (based in France) to get a global perspective on this evolving issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for the Fashion Industry?

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 18:59


Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal chats with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio about what Trump's next presidency could means for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to tariffs, trade and taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

the [female] athlete project
the wrap: new zealand win their first T20 world cup trophy

the [female] athlete project

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 29:14


A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: The Jillaroos have defeated PNG 84-0, Aussie golfer Hannah Green has won her third LPGA golf title of the year and Lauren Parker has won bronze at the World Para-Tri Championships. For the key story, we discuss new research out of the UK that shows women on Team GB dominated social media content creation and views at the Paris Games. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Voting is officially open for the 2024 TFAP Awards. You can vote in up to nine different categories of awards. https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Handbag Designer 101
Fashion, Trend, and Media Insights with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studios

Handbag Designer 101

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 45:12 Transcription Available


Ever wondered how to balance transparency and creativity in modern advertising? In this enlightening episode of the Handbag Designer 101 podcast, we welcome Lauren Parker, the dynamic director of Fairchild Studios, to share her wealth of knowledge on managing sponsored content across multiple platforms such as webinars, fireside chats, and white papers. Lauren uncovers the intricacies of thought leadership and storytelling in promoting a company's product, offering a masterclass in how brands can maintain authenticity and transparency in today's evolving advertising landscape.Next, we navigate the bustling world of trade shows, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities they present for small and independent brands. Get insider tips on making a splash at events like Licensing Expo and the Fancy Food Show, from innovative booth designs to engaging storytelling techniques. Lauren and I tackle the increasingly vital role of sustainability in brand narratives, weighing the financial and logistical hurdles that small brands face when adopting eco-friendly practices.Finally, we delve into the multifaceted realm of sustainable fashion, media relations, and trend forecasting. We peel back the layers on the environmental impact of leather, the importance of consistent social responsibility, and the crucial elements of a newsworthy press release. Explore the latest in color trends and material innovations, and discover how brands can navigate the intricate market dynamics of today, especially with the rising consumer interest in vintage fashion. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about the ever-evolving fashion industry.Connect with Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-parker-6490591/Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

Sourcing Journal Radio
Is Fashion Doing Enough for Sustainability?

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 19:10


To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Grasping Omnichannel's Diversifying Landscape

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 25:12


In this fireside chat for business hub Retail Rx, Tim Anderson, senior business leader and executive vice president, Hilco Valuation Services, explains to Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, how retailers and brands must evaluate their respective brick-and-mortar and digital channels—individually and collectively—to ensure overall omnichannel success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBS Assyrian
SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

SBS Assyrian

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 11:57


Australia's visa system criticised for shutting out Palestinians fleeing Gaza; A devastating report says the 72 deaths in the 2017 London Grenfell fire were all avoidable; And in sport, Para-cyclist Lauren Parker has become Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic medalist in 44 years.

Back on Track: Overcoming Weight Regain
Episode 165: Unbreakable Spirit: The Resilience of Paralympians

Back on Track: Overcoming Weight Regain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 16:53


Sometimes, the toughest challenges can become our biggest opportunities for growth. In this episode of "Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss," I talk about how Paralympians, who face huge obstacles, have learned to focus on what they can do, rather than what they can't. I also share the story of a paraplegic patient who was told he'd never walk again, but he proved everyone wrong. These stories remind us that, no matter the challenge, a positive mindset can change everything. Join me as we explore how these incredible athletes can inspire us to focus on our strengths, keep pushing forward, and create a new normal on our wellness journey.   Episode Highlights: A patient's husband shares how his wife overcame paralysis. A brief look at the Paralympics' origins and challenges. Issues like lack of recognition and funding for Paralympic athletes. Stories of Lauren Parker and Rebecca Watts overcoming adversity. Tips on using resilience to overcome obstacles in life and health.   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

SBS Spanish - SBS en español
Deportes SBS Spanish | 6 septiembre 2024

SBS Spanish - SBS en español

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 7:08


Lauren Parker se ha convertido en la primera australiana en 48 años que consigue medallas de oro en dos deportes paralímpicos en los mismos Juegos. La maratoniana olímpica ugandesa, Rebecca Cheptegei, ha fallecido por las quemaduras después de que su exnovio la rociara con gasolina y le prendiera fuego. Escucha estas y otras noticias de deportes.

Sportsday
The Paralympics Today: A Golden three-peat

Sportsday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 7:15


Day 8 Jumping to a golden three-peat Lauren Parker's incredible double Tim Hodge stars in the poolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS News Updates
Morning News Bulletin 6 September 2024

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 5:16


Calls for urgent action on funding gap between public and private school in Australia; Michel Barnier becomes France's new Prime Minister; Lauren Parker makes history as Australia's first dual-sport Paralympic gold medallist - at the same Games - in 48 years.

Best of Grandstand
Lauren Parker: I couldn't be more proud of what I've achieved

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 5:00


Lauren Parker has won 2 Gold medals and a Silver in three days of competition at the Paris Paralympics. After winning a gruelling Triathlon and taking silver by just 9 seconds in the Time Trial she demolished the field in the Road Race to win by more than 4 minutes. She told Ned Hall that after missing out on Triathlon Gold in agonising circumstances in Tokyo she went away and worked harder to make this happen. And she credits Kurt Fearnley with persuading her to add the hand bike to her roster of events.

Best of Grandstand
Paralympics Day 8 Wrap

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 10:00


Three more Gold medals for Australia on Day 8 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with Lauren Parker winning the Cycling Road Race, Tim Hodge winning the 200m Individual Medley and Vanessa Low retaining the Long Jump title with a World Record.Ned Hall runs through the day with help from Lauren Parker, Carol Cooke, Katie Kelly and Tim Hodge

Best of Grandstand
Katie Kelly: I've never known anyone who trains as hard and as consistently as Lauren

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 7:30


Lauren Parker the first Australian in 48 years to win 2 Paralympic Gold medals in 2 different disciplines at the same event. And underpinning her success according to Rio Paralympic Triathlon Gold Medal winner is a phenomenal work rate. Kelly as also talked about the mood in the Australian camp with some competitors having finished their programs and some yet to compete.  She also mentioned the need to increase the number of coaches who have experience competing in the Paralympics.

SBS News Updates
Morning News Bulletin 5 September 2024

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 5:37


Australia's mass rejection of Palestinian visas described as highly dysfunctional or deliberately cruel... four people have died and at least nine injured in a mass shooting incident at a US high school... and Para-cyclist Lauren Parker becomes Australia's first dual-sport medallist in more than four decades at the Paralympics.

Best of Grandstand
Carol Cooke: It's tough to back-up doing track and road

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 8:00


It's been a strong start from Australia on the first day of Road Cycling competition with 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals won. 3 time Paralympic cycling Gold medallist Carol Cooke talked to Ned Hall about the challenges for the Australian team having to back up from track program. She also spoke about the unique challenges that face some of the athletes like Lauren Parker who deal with pain on a daily basis.

ABC SPORT Daily
Para-triathlete Lauren Parker is a comeback queen

ABC SPORT Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 12:00


Lauren Parker's comeback story is nothing short of extraordinary. She was an elite triathlete before a training accident took her life in a different direction. When she competed at the Tokyo Paralympic games she thought a gold medal was hers only to be pipped by a second. For three years she worked towards a redemption story and the brilliant athlete completed that on the streets of Paris. Featured: Heath Francis, Paralympic champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

SBS News Updates
Morning News Bulletin 3 September 2024

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 6:29


In this bulletin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not be pressured following mass protests; a former childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences; and in sport, Australian triathlete Lauren Parker wins gold after an upset in Tokyo.

Sportsday
The Paralympics Today: A comeback for the ages!

Sportsday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 6:33


Day 5 Alexa Leary motors Australia to gold  Lauren Parker's golden redemption  The Steelers bitter-sweet medal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Grandstand
Paralympic Wrap Day 5

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 10:00


Two more Gold medals for Australia on Day 5 of competition with Lauren parker winning the Triathlon and the 4 x 100 medley relay team breaking a Paralympic record to take gold. Ned Hall runs through all the action and talks to Katie Kelly about why it's a particularly significant win for Parker. He also chats to Dayna Crees about her surprise Bronze medal in the Javelin.

Best of Grandstand
Katie Kelly; She can become one of Australia's most acclaimed Triathletes

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 7:00


It was Australia's biggest ever Triathlon team at the Paralympics for Australia and Lauren Parker proved the headline act winning Gold in the PTWC class. But the journey to the finish line has been a long one for Parker who was an aspiring Triathlete before a severe training accident  put her on a different track. Her room mate in Tokyo was Rio Triathlon Gold Medallist Katie Kelly and she knew the Gold medal had been a long time coming.

Made to Shine
Discerning Between Emotions and the Voice of God  | former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Lauren Parker Leonard

Made to Shine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 54:35


"Being a Christian doesn't mean that there's not mental health issues or struggles or hardships. It means that you now have the relationship with the one person who can hold you and carry you through those." Former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and current mental health advocate, Lauren Parker Leonard Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend former DCC and founder of Outlast Audio LAUREN PARKER LEONARD on the pod! In this episode we talk all things: Why the journey of faith and mental health is not a one-time decision but a continuous process  Taking care of your mental health and having faith in God is not an either/or How to discern between our emotions and the voice of God I pray this blesses you friend!

Sourcing Journal Radio
Retail Rx: The Sku View: Coach on Balancing Product and Purpose

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 29:13


Coach remains one of the world's most recognizable brands, which is no small feat after 80 plus years. It's not easy for legacy brands to stay relevant, yet reinvention with the younger consumer can be even harder. Coach has done both by realizing that product-centric isn't enough; handbags and other fashion items can also be a stand in for self-expression and purpose. In this fireside chat, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, interviews Sandeep Seth, chief marketing officer and president of Coach North America, on how the global brand has courted Gen Z with the approach that product can boost self expression and purpose, and how the brand's creative advertising is driving this home.  Watch the fireside chat to learn: ·     What Sandeep Seth's 24 years at P&G and international career brings to Coach  ·     Why Coach has emerged as Tapestry's strongest brand, bringing in $1.5 billion in revenue, a 6% increase, and besting sister brands like Kate Spade & Stuart Weitzman  ·     How Coach uses its handbags and other products to forge an emotional connection with consumers  ·     How Coach is courting Gen Z with a more purpose-driven approach including themes of courage, empowerment, identity and self-expression ·     Which celebrities resonate as authentic and courageous Coach brand ambassadors ·     How Coach's sustainable (re)loved trade-in program segued into Coachtopia, and what's next for Coach leather scraps   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women in Product Marketing
TextNow Senior Product Marketing Manager, Lauren Parker on Consumer Product Marketing

Women in Product Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 38:30


Questions covered in this episode:01:24 To start, can you take us back to a moment in your career or life where you had to step outside of your comfort zone? What was the experience like, and how did it contribute to your personal or professional growth? 04:51 How is your role like at Strava?08:06 How do you approach your passion for Product Marketing storytelling?16:23 What's the best way to prepare for a product marketing interview at a big tech company? What resources would you recommend to a prospective so they can best showcase their experience and aptitude for role. (B2C focused PMM)?20:51 How does the product marketing team's placement in the org chart (under marketing, product, etc.) effect your ability to influence the roadmap?24:39 What are you favorite resources to find product marketing *workflows* and best practices & case studies regarding them?28:07 How do you think product marketing will change over the next 5, 10 years?30:09 How should AI play a role in product marketing? 32:04 How do you achieve work/life balance?35:14 What is the one thing that has been most important growing in your career?Want more insights from Lauren? Check out her Sharebird Profile.Looking to connect? You can find Lauren here on LinkedIn.

Sourcing Journal Radio
Retail Rx: Supporting Frontlines to Deliver Retail Success

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 32:02


Well-trained, committed frontline workers are key to a retailer's success, but that's proving more and more elusive. With a worker attrition rate of about 60 percent, retailers are essentially replacing more than half their staff every year. That's a lot of churn. In this fireside chat, Christine Tutssel, co-founder of Axonify, Michael Appel, managing director and head of retail practice, Getzler Henrich and Associates, and Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio discuss why investment in staff onboarding, training, development, communications and retention must come from the top, and how AI and technology can really make an impact. Watch the fireside to learn: Why staff and management turnover is so high today What Axonify's survey of 300 frontline managers revealed How technology like Axonify's tool can better foster management and frontline connections to make associates more successful How managers use the Axonify tool to train front-line employees about retail theft If retail leaders have the tools and tactics to tap into the business success that frontlines can drive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KIDing Around with Dr. Candice
Ep. 111: What is Giftedness...?

KIDing Around with Dr. Candice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 38:29


Dr. Candice chats with school psychologist, Lauren Parker about what being gifted means in children and teens.

Talking Locs
Chair Convos with Lauren Parker

Talking Locs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 73:12


Everyone can agree that the best conversations happen in the barbers shop. Over the past 8 years life changing, meaningful and inspiring conversations have occurred on the styling chairs at the Locitude Studio both in Lagos Nigeria and in the US which have inspired this podcast format - Chair Convos.In today's episode Lauren Parker shares some insights on gerontology, pregnancy, setting trends, race, the importance of socializing and social media brain washing.

Sourcing Journal Radio
Introducing WWD x Sourcing Journal's Retail Rx

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 23:32


In response to a challenged and constantly shifting retail market, WWD and Sourcing Journal have joined forces and teamed up with Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, a Hilco Global Company, to launch “Retail Rx.” This digital content microsite presents news and insights to help executive leaders make better-informed business decisions. Fresh content is posted weekly. In this fireside chat, Lauren Parker, director, FMG Studios, sits down with Michael Appel, managing director and head of retail practice and Getzler Henrich, to discuss the need for the site and its goal of offering business leaders a competitive edge in an ever-evolving, complex retail marketplace. Retail Rx includes the podcast “Chat Box,” where industry experts and retail executives explore the state of retail today and tomorrow. “Retail POV” articles present exclusive finance and technology news and business insights from the Getzler Henrich and Hilco Global experts, and “The SKU View” fireside chats feature retail and industry thought leaders and experts. “Mike Drop,” is Michael Appel's “no-holds-barred” opinion column to industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sourcing Journal Radio
Growing Nearshoring Opportunities with Partnerships

Sourcing Journal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 12:55


The benefits of producing closer to home are well known—convenience, speed to market, lower costs, better sustainability, easier communication, less geopolitical risk, and so on. But as nearshoring production in The Americas still has a way to go, what is keeping countries like Mexico from reaching its full potential with American brands and retailers? Here, Lauren Parker, Director, FMG Studio, chats with Ryan Zimmerman, founder and head of business development for Arzee International, a manufacturer that is based in LA but produces its jersey, French terry and fleece garments exclusively at its factories in Mexico. Watch the fireside chat to learn: ·     Why Arzee International initially moved its production to Mexico ·     The biggest monetary and sustainability benefits of producing in Mexico ·     Nearshoring surprises for companies embarking for the first time ·     What companies need to know to retain duty-free status on imported yarns ·     How Arzee conserves water at its manufacturing plant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices