Podcast appearances and mentions of lauren thomas

For the WSJ's Lauren Thomas, there's nothing more exhilarating and nerve-racking than the minutes before one of her big scoops is published. Before it goes, she's worried she will get scooped… and after it goes, she is absorbing the immediate reactions of all those involved. Such is the life of the lead deals reporter at one of the world's preeminent financial publications. Lauren has been chasing scoops ever since she was a little kid snooping around her house in South Carolina. Her rapid rise in journalism landed her at CNBC fresh out of college and on center stage at the WSJ about 6 years later. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss her journey, as well as how she uncovers deals, her reporter's intuition, staying ahead of “footsteps” as you're trying to break news, her thoughts on the current M&A and activism environment, what deals warrant coverage and what deals don't, some fun facts about her, and as always… a whole lot more.

A.M. Edition for Feb. 6. Uncertainty surrounding a buyout deal for U.S. federal workers is deterring many from accepting it, putting the Trump administration at risk of missing a target to trim the government via voluntary measures. Plus, the WSJ's Lauren Thomas reports that Honeywell, one of America's last big industrial conglomerates, is preparing a three-way split of its business. And lawmakers push to ban DeepSeek from U.S. government devices over security concerns. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are discussing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in careers in science and technology. To explore some of the issues and where things could be improved are two members of the Foundation Future Leaders cohort of 2024. They are: Dr Lauren Thomas-Seale, Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and Sam Islam, Systems Engineering Consultant at the Energy Systems Catapult.

As the second Trump Administration begins, expectations are high for pro-growth policies and a favorable regulatory environment that could drive increased M&A activity. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara and guests Makan Delrahim, Partner at Latham & Watkins and former Assistant Attorney General in charge of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, Lauren Thomas, Lead Deals Reporter at The Wall Street Journal and Teneo Senior Managing Director Stephen Cohen for a timely discussion on the evolving M&A landscape, including potential shifts in antitrust enforcement and market dynamics. The conversation also explores how businesses and investors are preparing for new challenges and opportunities, from changing policies and geopolitical considerations to the broader economic implications of this pivotal moment.

On 21 October 2024 Lauren Thomas and Steph Brake started on their 40 day, 500km journey starting at the northern Tasmanian township of Penguin and finishing at Cockle Bay is the states south to raise awareness and funds, deeply motivated by the desire to make a difference in men's health. They finally achieved their goal on 29 November 2024.

In this episode, we welcome Lauren Thomas, a sports dietitian who has worked in various fields including tactical nutrition, private practice, and is currently the US Performance Nutritionist for Maurten. Lauren covers the importance of anti-diet, performance-focused nutrition, especially within the military. Key topics include tactical nutrition, the importance of carbohydrates and antioxidants for cognitive and physical performance, the benefit of wearables on tracking athletic performance, and the efficacy of certain sports products in varied athletic contexts. We also chat about misleading marketing and scare tactics around avoiding sugar in sports nutrition. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion aiming to reshape your understanding of  brain fuel and sports nutrition for mental clarity and focus. Lauren Thomas MS RD CSSD LD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics based in Washington, DC. Lauren has over a decade worth of experience in the world of sports nutrition, providing comprehensive nutrition therapy and individualized dietary planning to enhance athlete performance. Lauren currently is the US Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, where she educates and consults with athletes and teams to fine tune training and racing fueling strategies. Prior to joining Maurten, Lauren worked as a Tactical Performance Dietitian within the US Special Operations community as part of a greater integrated Human Performance team. Lauren received her Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Teachers College Columbia University, an undergraduate degree in psychology and education from Bucknell University, and is currently working towards her IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition. 00:00 Introduction to Mind Your Fitness Podcast 00:52 Guest Introduction: Lauren Thomas 01:05 Lauren's Journey and Professional Background 03:10 Tactical Nutrition in the Military 08:16 Nutrition for Cognitive Performance 14:50 Working with Morton: Sports Nutrition Insights 20:16 Debunking Sugar Myths in Sports Nutrition 24:59 The Role of Wearables in Nutrition and Performance 27:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11.07.2024): 3:05pm- Businesses & Investors Love Donald Trump. Gregory Zuckeran, Lauren Thomas, AnnaMaria Andriotis, and Jack Pitcher of The Wall Street Journal write: “Wall Street has rarely been more excited by an election. U.S. stocks' capitalization rose by $1.62 trillion on Wednesday, their fifth-best one-day showing ever, following Donald Trump's decisive election victory. The surge highlights the opportunity that investors, bankers and others in finance are hoping to embrace over four years of tax cuts, deregulation and economic expansion. ‘Investors are celebrating,' said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Cresset Capital in Chicago. He was among those buying shares of smaller companies, on the bet that Trump's policies will rev up the economy.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/wall-street-salivates-over-a-new-trump-boom-c32cf952?mod=hp_lead_pos1 3:30pm- Far-left social media users continue to post videos of themselves overwhelmed by anger and grief at the realization that Donald Trump will serve a second term as president. 3:40pm- Daniel Turner— Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day. How will Donald Trump's second term impact domestic energy production? 4:05pm- Phil Kerpen—President of American Commitment—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day. Who is rumored to receive the most prestigious appointments in the next Trump Administration? 4:20pm- BREAKING NEWS: The Associated Press has called the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania for Republican Dave McCormick. Democrat Bob Casey had held that seat since 2007. 4:30pm- Listeners call-in: Is everyone still celebrating Tuesday's big Republican win? 4:40pm- We replay some of Rich's best moments interviewing President Donald Trump. 5:00pm- Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Sunday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. Is New Jersey now a swing state? Remarkably Donald Trump only lost the Garden State by 5-points. Will the 2025 Republican Gubernatorial candidate have a real chance of winning? 5:30pm- We replay some of Rich's best moments interviewing President Donald Trump. 5:40pm- BREAKING NEWS: The Trump-Vance transition announces that former campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as White House Chief of Staff. 6:00pm- Despite receiving numerous celebrity endorsements, Kamala Harris STILL lost the presidential election. Rich notes that this election was a repudiation of celebrities and “intellectual” elites who constantly look down upon working class Americans. 6:20pm- Donald Trump Makes Historic Gains with Latino Voters in Philly. Fallon Roth, Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Michelle Myers of The Philadelphia Inquirer report: “In the 114 majority-Latino precincts in Philadelphia, Trump's share of the vote in the last three elections grew from 6.1% in 2016 to 15.3% in 2020 to 21.8% in 2024.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/latino-voters-philadelphia-trump-win-2024-election-results-20241106.html 6:40pm- Donald Trump's Improved Performance in PA & Philly. Anna Orso, Max Marin, and Julia Terruso of The Philadelphia Inquirer report: “With some ballots still left to count, Harris was carrying the city with about 78% of the vote, compared with Trump's 20%. As of Thursday evening, she had a 412,000-vote advantage over Trump—if that holds, it would be the lowest margin for a Democratic presidential candidate in two decades. The rightward trend was reflected throughout the country, including in other big cities, and Trump improved on his 2020 performance in every state that had counted most of its votes. All told, Philadelphia was on pace to shift about 2 percentage points to the right. But turnout was roughly flat compared with 2020—lower than Democrats had hoped. Harris was on track to receive at least 50,000 fewer ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Businesses & Investors Love Donald Trump. Gregory Zuckeran, Lauren Thomas, AnnaMaria Andriotis, and Jack Pitcher of The Wall Street Journal write: “Wall Street has rarely been more excited by an election. U.S. stocks' capitalization rose by $1.62 trillion on Wednesday, their fifth-best one-day showing ever, following Donald Trump's decisive election victory. The surge highlights the opportunity that investors, bankers and others in finance are hoping to embrace over four years of tax cuts, deregulation and economic expansion. ‘Investors are celebrating,' said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Cresset Capital in Chicago. He was among those buying shares of smaller companies, on the bet that Trump's policies will rev up the economy.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/wall-street-salivates-over-a-new-trump-boom-c32cf952?mod=hp_lead_pos1 3:30pm- Far-left social media users continue to post videos of themselves overwhelmed by anger and grief at the realization that Donald Trump will serve a second term as president. 3:40pm- Daniel Turner— Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Election Day. How will Donald Trump's second term impact domestic energy production?

Ep 32: Mike and Tyler are coming at you from a penthouse suite in Sin City itself, Las Vegas, Nevada with Manny Larranaga and Lauren Thomas of Montroy Sign & Graphic Products to talk about United LEDs and strong partnerships... and bathrobes (watch the video version).The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States.Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign)https://www.wensco.com/company/slightly-serious-sign-podcast616.785.3333The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Wensco Sign Supply. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "Wensco Sign Supply" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Things to note on the statement. Wensco owns all rights to video or audio for Slightly Serious Sign broadcast and cannot be used without the written authorization from Wensco Administration.The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is hosted by Mike Hull, Tyler Hull, and Domingo Tobar and produced, recorded, shot, and edited by Rick Villanueva with sponsorship from Wensco Sign Supply.

Last week, Starbucks ousted its CEO Laxman Narasimhan and replaced him with Brian Niccol, the current leader of Chipotle. Lauren Thomas reports on the dramatic leadership change, as Starbucks struggles to turn around its business and contend with activist investors.   Further Listening: - Can Chinese Customers Rescue Starbucks?   - The Underdog Coffee Bean That's Making a Comeback  Further Reading: - Inside Starbucks's Surprising CEO Firing and Hiring  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious about life with narcolepsy? Join me  in an eye-opening conversation with my dear friend  Lauren Thomas. We unpack her journey living with Narcolepsy Cataplexy, from navigating treatment to her unforgettable experience speaking at the White House. Tune in as we explore the importance of advocating for sleep equity and the personal challenges of seeking diagnosis. Lauren's story is a testament to resilience and the power of advocacy. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that sheds light on the realities of living with multiple chronic illnesses and the importance of support. Check out out our first episode together https://youtu.be/HJjbZYJs1tA?si=imAcqyzk4CtAcmg3Follow Lauren on IG @lmt826Follow Cheurlin Champagne @cheurlin1788Follow me on Instagram @martis_mslifeVideo Pod: https://youtu.be/-Pl4AV5LUm4?si=nXznLhHzm7F9a8sMSend me a question and I will share it on the pod!: marti@marthines.com www.martihines.com

A.M. Edition for Feb. 12. President Biden and other leaders denounce Donald Trump's suggestion that he would encourage Russia to invade U.S. allies that don't contribute sufficiently to military defense. Plus, the Israeli military says it has rescued two hostages held in southern Gaza. And the WSJ's Lauren Thomas breaks down the boardroom drama at Disney ahead of what is expected to be the most expensive shareholder fight ever. Luke Vargas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter: @ClassTBOLHosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.comFacebook/Twitter/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomLauren Thomas ComptonThomas Financial GroupLinkedIn ProfileE: Lauren_Thomas@thomasfinancial.comBob MoawadDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from PixabayListen. Choose. Do!

The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter: @ClassTBOLHosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.comFacebook/Twitter/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomLauren Thomas ComptonThomas Financial GroupLinkedIn ProfileE: Lauren_Thomas@thomasfinancial.com Bob MoawadDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from PixabayListen. Choose. Do!

In this power-packed episode of the Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast, Amy sits down with sports dietitian and endurance athlete, Lauren Thomas. Get ready to dive into the ultimate guide on properly fueling your body for marathons and other endurance sports. Lauren brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, with a background in sports dietetics and first-hand experience as an endurance athlete. Hydration takes center stage as Lauren and Amy break down the science behind staying adequately hydrated during those long training sessions and grueling races. Pre-training fueling can make or break your endurance workout. Lauren shares her insights on the right balance of nutrients to kickstart your training sessions and ensure you're firing on all cylinders. Post-training fueling and recovery strategies are equally essential. Amy and Lauren dive deep into the foods and nutrients that aid in quick recovery and muscle repair after those energy-draining training sessions.But that's not all! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement. Lauren spills the beans on the upcoming marathon training program, set to kick off on September 6th. Led by none other than Lauren herself, this program is tailor-made to prepare athletes for November and December races. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a newcomer, this training program is your ticket to conquering those upcoming challenges.Tune in to this episode for expert insights, practical tips, and an exclusive preview of the marathon training program that could make all the difference in your next race. Don't miss out on this episode of the Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast, your trusted source for all things sports nutrition!Follow Amy on Instagram @amyg.rd and visit her website at www.thesportsnutritionplaybook.com to learn more about group coaching like the marathon training program, meal planning, and more!To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com

Lauren Thomas began writing The Modern Hippie Table after her journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired a philosophy of empowering women, reinventing their passion for the home, and having fun in the kitchen. Whether Lauren is cooking with new flavors or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, her recipe for merging good food and gorgeous surroundings has always resulted in memorable conversations and lifelong memories. Lauren lives in south Florida with her architect husband, two teenage children, and their Shar Pei pup Simon. You can follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook @the.modern.hippie.way and on her website at www.themodernhippiway.com. Modern Hippy Table : Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Hippie-Table-Recipes-Beautifully/dp/1685550061 If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

On this episode of the Do Epic Shit Today Podcast, I sit down with Lauren, a down to earth epic human who shares how she balances her career and running goals, emphasizes the importance of movement over metrics, and reminds us that running, while exhilarating, can also be FUN. This episode is full of giggles, honest discussions of “runners toe(s)” and race day learning lessons! ENJOY! Instagram:  @watchlaurenrunBook Recommendation:  Greenlight"Press on" Toenails: HERESupport the Show.Save 10% on Do Epic Shit Today Merch Discount Code: TALLISH10https://www.tallishx.com/

"Is clothing rental a sustainable option?"  Amanda breaks down the very complicated answer in this episode.Extra Credit Reading"Renting clothing is worse for the planet than just throwing it away, study shows," Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company.Rent the Runway's internal study on sustainability"Ready to Return: Fashion Rental Is Back," Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times."Rent the Runway CEO says it is changing how it buys apparel from brands to boost its profits," Lauren Thomas, CNBC."Rent The Runway Is Risking Workers' Lives To Ship Designer Dresses In A Pandemic," Jesselyn Cook, Huff Post."Urban Outfitters Cannot Escape Le Tote's Trade Secret Claims Over “Copycat” Rental Venture, Nuuly," The Fashion Law.Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastIf you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the Clotheshorsing Around facebook group.  If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldCheck out Amanda's other podcast, The Department.Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comBlank Cass, or Blanket Coats by Cass, is focused on restoring, renewing, and reviving the history held within vintage and heirloom textiles. By embodying and transferring the love, craft, and energy that is original to each vintage textile into a new garment, I hope we can reteach ourselves to care for and mend what we have and make it last. Blank Cass lives on Instagram @blank_cass and a website will be launched soon at blankcass.com.Gabriela Antonas is a visual artist, an upcycler, and a fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a feminist micro business with radical ideals. She's the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. If you find your self in New Orleans, LA, you may buy her ready-to-wear upcycled garments in person at the store “Slow Down” (2855 Magazine St). Slow Down Nola only sells vintage and slow fashion from local designers. Gabriela's garments are guaranteed to be in stock in person, but they also have a website so you may support this women owned and run business from wherever you are! If you are interested in Gabriela making a one of a kind garment for you DM her on Instagram at @slowfashiongabriela to book a consultation.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown Las Vegas. Not only do we sell in Las Vegas, but we are also located throughout resale markets in San Francisco as well as at a curated boutique called Lux and Ivy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessica, the founder & owner of Vagabond Vintage DTLV, recently opened the first IRL location located in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas on August 5th. The shop has a strong emphasis on 60s & 70s garments, single stitch tee shirts & dreamy loungewear. Follow them on instagram, @vagabondvintage.dtlv and keep an eye out for their website coming fall of 2022.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comSelina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.Salt Hats:  purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it!  Vintage style with progressive values.  Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market.  Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they love like hand painted candles and ceramics! We also carry a curated assortment of  sustainable/natural locally made goods. Thumbprint is a great gift destination for both the special people in your life and for yourself! Browse our online store at thumbprintdetroit.com and find us on instagram @thumbprintdetroit.Gentle Vibes:  We are purveyors of polyester and psychedelic relics! We encourage experimentation and play not only in your wardrobe, but in your home, too. We have thousands of killer vintage pieces ready for their next adventure! Picnicwear:  a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vintage towels! Founder, Dani, has worked in the industry as a fashion designer for over 10 years, but started Picnicwear in response to her dissatisfaction with the industry's shortcomings. Picnicwear recently moved to rural North Carolina where all their clothing and accessories are now designed and cut, but the majority of their sewing is done by skilled garment workers in NYC. Their customers take comfort in knowing that all their sewists are paid well above NYC minimum wage. Picnicwear offers minimal waste and maximum authenticity: Future Vintage over future garbage.Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first.  Discover more at shiftwheeler.com​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. Find them on instagram @ highenergyvintage, online at highenergyvintage.com, and at markets in and around Boston.St. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you'll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month.  New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.

Explore the innovative world of remote sales from a female perspective. This podcast offers an inside look into Closer Queens, the full-service company revolutionizing the remote sales industry by exclusively recruiting, training, and employing women- In one of the most male-dominated business spaces, sales. We dive deep into success stories, share empowering career advice, and offer unique insights into remote sales. Closer Queens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closerqueens/?ref=share Closer Kings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closerkings/?ref=share YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mycoachace Follow Enrique: https://linktr.ee/EssentialEnrique

Do you ever feel that your fear of failure is keeping you from going for what you really want? Have your kids reached an age where they're independent, but you're not sure what to do with your newfound freedom? This week, we're chatting with blogger and author Lauren Thomas about her new cookbook “The Modern Hippie Table,” but we're also digging deep and discussing those ever-present voices of self-doubt, a common phenomenon known as “Imposter Syndrome.” If you've ever wondered what you could accomplish with a bit more confidence, then this episode is for you! Modern Hippie Table Lauren Thomas WebsiteInstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy

A.M. Edition for April 21. Planned proxy fights at companies like Disney and Salesforce have fizzled lately, as several big-name activist investors have instead chosen to agree to truces. WSJ reporter Lauren Thomas explains the shift in strategy. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg won't rule out more Meta layoffs and Credit Suisse investors challenge Switzerland's $17 billion bond write-down. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Borne out of a lifelong friendship with Jacob Morris, Brodrick Thomas eventually found himself on the campus Trevecca Nazarene University in 2011. Twelve years later, Thomas has earned MBA, Masters in Organizational Leadership, and more recently a Doctoral degree in Leadership and Professional Practice from TNU. Along the way he also met and married Lauren Thomas and life is sweet with their two children and a new role at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville. And it all started with a friendship! Episode 27 of Michael in the Middle covers the journey from small town Alabama to the big city, with plenty of challenge and glory to go around. Enjoy the ride!

"Lauren Thomas, The Modern Hippie, sits down to dish on eating and entertaining simply and living beautifully. And Dr. Robin Ganzert stops by to talk about American Humane and how we can eat responsibly, support local ranchers and do good for the planet. Plus, I have some Brussels Sprouts love and a 3 Ingredient Apple and Manchego Salad that I am sure you will want to make. You dont want to miss the delicious conversation."

If you've had as much trouble as I've had finding the right info for proper fueling, this episode is for you. Lauren Thomas (LT) is a sports dietician that works primarily with tactical teams/special ops teams based in the nation's capital. Prior to that, she worked as a sports dietician for the University of Georgia's college athletes. LT provides concrete tips on fueling to help you perform at your best. I've already adjusted my own training to include her recommendations and have noticed almost instant improvements. Enjoy!Interested in working with LT? Check out her site https://www.tier1mindset.com/ for more info.Check out https://www.teamai.org/ for more info on our endurance team!

A.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Disney and Salesforce are among the latest targets of what bankers refer to as “swarming,” when multiple activist investors target a single company. WSJ reporter Lauren Thomas explains what's leading to this increase in activist activity and how boards are responding. Plus, Mexico's industrial hubs grow as part of a trade shift toward “nearshoring.” Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Marketing People Love. If you're passionate about storytelling, brand marketing and knowing what it takes to create marketing people love, then this podcast will be a place for you to get inspired by some of the top experts in the world who are actively creating marketing people love. I have part 2 for you, of my conversation with Lauren Thomas. She's the senior communications manager at Intuit and leads social for TurboTax. Lauren's background and success is absolutely impressive because she's been in this game a long time. We're talking when MySpace was still a thing and people rented their movies from this place called Blockbuster. Lauren's about to share not only her viral social campaigns and her career, but more importantly, she's going to give us the formula; her three C'S for how her and her team thinks about creating these moments. She's going to take us through the top strengths and mindsets that she sees in people who are going to win in social when they're young, in their careers. She breaks down where she pulls her inspiration from because like hockey, marketing is all about skating to where the puck will be, not where it is today. So strap up your skates, baby. Let's go!

Welcome to Marketing People Love. If you're passionate about storytelling, brand marketing and knowing what it takes to create marketing people love, then this podcast will be a place for you to get inspired by some of the top experts in the world who are actively creating marketing people love. Today I'm joined by Lauren Thomas. She's the senior communications manager at Intuit and leads social for TurboTax. Lauren's background and success is absolutely impressive because she's been in this game a long time. We're talking when MySpace was still a thing and people rented their movies from this place called Blockbuster. Lauren's about to share not only her viral social campaigns and her career, but more importantly, she's going to give us the formula; her three C'S for how her and her team thinks about creating these moments. She's going to take us through the top strengths and mindsets that she sees in people who are going to win in social when they're young, in their careers. She breaks down where she pulls her inspiration from because like hockey, marketing is all about skating to where the puck will be, not where it is today. So strap up your skates, baby. Lauren's about to be on #MPL

In this episode, Conner and Jason are joined by 22 year-old entrepreneur & business mentor, Lauren Thomas ! Conner talks about his first haunted house experience, Jason, once again talks about the crazy consumers of Buc-ee's, and Lauren shares just how many times she has been to Disney World. We hope you all enjoyed this episode, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!! WE LOVE YOU !!!! Lauren's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/clogger_lauren/ Lauren's Boutique : https://shopcozygirl.com/

Bio Lauren Thomas began writing The Modern Hippie Table after her journey as a lifestyle blogger inspired a philosophy of empowering women, reinventing their passion for the home, and having fun in the kitchen. Whether Lauren is cooking with new flavors or setting the scene for a beautiful evening, her recipe for merging good food and gorgeous surroundings has always resulted in memorable conversations and lifelong memories. Lauren lives in south Florida with her architect husband, two teenage children, and their Shar Pei pup Simon. You can follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook @the.modern.hippie.way and on her website at www.themodernhippiway.com. Modern Hippy Table : Recipes and Menus for Eating Simply and Living Beautifully https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Hippie-Table-Recipes-Beautifully/dp/1685550061 This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture in human history. To learn more about this organization and their work, please visit their website at www.chnorcal.org If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

We're back with Part 2 of our provocative interview with Steven Pressfield, acclaimed screenplay writer (The Legend of Bagger Vance, among others) and bestselling author of fiction (A Man at Arms, Gates of Fire), as well as several ground-breaking non-fiction works on unlocking our creative potential, including the classic The War of Art, which has sold over 1 million copies worldwideAfter unpacking how the mythical force of "Resistance" is the dragon we need to slay, we go deeper into what it means to "turn pro" and why it is the key to doing the work we are meant to do. Then we discuss Steve's latest best-seller Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be, and learn how his frank and pragmatic advice can be put into action. We close by digging into how to use humility to drive truly remarkable outcomes.But first we start off with a quick update on Steve's South American trip, as well as his exotic ventures to the jungle that is Dallas' Northpark Mall to check on the state of markdowns. Then we move into our hot-takes on the latest retail news, including what to make of Target's decision to change its mandatory retirement change to keep CEO Brian Cornell a bit longer. And while Brian is staying put, we wish ace retail reporter Lauren Thomas happy trails as she departs CNBC for a new adventure. Catch her episode with us here. Lastly, we discuss Amazon's retrenchment and re-working of its fulfillment strategy. ***************************************************************************Last chance to use our GroceryShop discount offer:Valid for Retailers and Brands only, use code RBR1950  to access our special rate / ticket price is $US1950.  Offer code expires 9/22/22.Oprah's Super Soul ConversationsUnlocking Your Creative Genius with Steven PressfieldCheck out Steven Pressfield's work, including The War of Art, Turning Pro, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be, and more here.About UsSteven Pressfield Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art which has sold over a millions copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of historical fiction with Gates of Fire being on the required reading list at West Point and the the recommended reading list of the Joint Chiefs. His other books include A Man at Arms, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Artist's Journey, Tides of War, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge.His debut novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance was over 30 years in the making. He hasn't stopped writing since.Steve lives and writes in California. You can following him on IG @steven_pressfield. Sign up for his weekly writing newsletter at stevenpressfield.com "It is one thing to study war, and another to live the warrior's life." Steve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Our anchors begin today's show breaking down the latest earnings from cloud names Snowflake and Salesforce with Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Kirk Materne. Then, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto discusses President Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan, and NorthmanTrader Founder Sven Henrich shares his outlook for Apple. Next, CNBC's Lauren Thomas offers additional insight on Peloton after the fitness equipment maker struck a deal to sell products on Amazon, and software company Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost weighs in after beating the Street in Q2. Later, MoviePass Founding CEO Stacy Spikes joins as the movie subscription service announces plans to relaunch next month.

Our anchors begin today's show with CNBC's Lauren Thomas sharing new reporting on Peloton's deal to sell equipment and apparel on Amazon, and “Margins” Editor Ranjan Roy discusses Tesla's 3-for-1 stock split after the close. Then, Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi breaks down the financial software firm's latest earnings beat, and our Julia Boorstin offers a look ahead to TikTok's potential impact on elections and holiday advertising. Next, we stick with TikTok as Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik weighs in on whether the platform has ruined the internet. Later, data management company Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen takes a deep dive into several cloud names posting Q2 results this afternoon.

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show, I sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined the CommerceNext community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce and share the latest strategies for E-commerce acceleration.On this episode, an excerpt from my Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, Lisa Perlmutter, Senior Vice President, Marketing & E-Commerce at Brilliant Earth and Lauren Thomas, Retail Reporter, CNBC talk about sustainability and sustainable competitive advantage Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone! About Lisa About Lauren  About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

How can I get my friends and family to understand narcolepsy? It can be hard to know how to explain narcolepsy and ask for help. And even the most thoughtful friends and family members may not be sure how best to support the person with narcolepsy’s experience. We’ve enlisted two amazing narcolepsy advocates and dear friends, Lauren Thomas and Anne Taylor, to discuss this important topic. About Our Guests: Lauren Thomas is a person living with narcolepsy with cataplexy. She was diagnosed in 2019 after a long journey with misdiagnosed sleepiness. Anne Taylor is a nurse and mother of a daughter living with narcolepsy. Anne also serves on the Board of Directors for Project Sleep. Download the Friends + Family + Narcolepsy Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/friends-family-narcolepsy-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

How can I get my friends and family to understand narcolepsy? It can be hard to know how to explain narcolepsy and ask for help. And even the most thoughtful friends and family members may not be sure how best to support the person with narcolepsy’s experience. We’ve enlisted two amazing narcolepsy advocates and dear friends, Lauren Thomas and Anne Taylor, to discuss this important topic. About Our Guests: Lauren Thomas is a person living with narcolepsy with cataplexy. She was diagnosed in 2019 after a long journey with misdiagnosed sleepiness. Anne Taylor is a nurse and mother of a daughter living with narcolepsy. Anne also serves on the Board of Directors for Project Sleep. Download the Friends + Family + Narcolepsy Toolkit for more resources: bit.ly/friends-family-narcolepsy-toolkit The Narcolepsy Nerd Alert series invites listeners to dive deeper into specific topics relevant to living with narcolepsy. project-sleep.com/narcolepsy-nerd-alert/

Lauren Thomas, Retail Reporter at CNBC, joins Marketing Matters to discuss Marketing News of the week including Everlane's anti-inflation sale, Layoffs at startups such as Warby Parker and Allbirds, Large Indiana employers Eli Lilly and Cummins speak out about the state's new restrictive abortion law, and more!

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX.Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show, we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce and share the latest strategies for E-commerce acceleration.On this episode, Lisa Perlmutter, Senior Vice President, Marketing & E-Commerce at Brilliant Earth and Lauren Thomas, Retail Reporter, CNBC talk about sustainability and sustainable competitive advantage ABOUT US: Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.Veronika SonsevVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Heather Chastain sits down with bestselling author Jason Dorsey, the most sought-after expert on generations, to talk about Gen Z and where the channel is missing the mark in engaging this critical demographic. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Lauren Thomas, a Gen Z influencer who became Plexus Worldwide's youngest six-figure earner before graduating college.   

Hi there! We're Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors of forty books, including almost three dozen cookbooks, Bruce's knitting books, and Mark's memoir, BOOKMARKED. This is our food and cooking podcast, full of tips, information, and interviews with big-time authors and food personalities. We hope you'll stick around to talk about the latest rage of hard seltzer, hear from Lauren Thomas, and learn our favorite cooking tips and choices. Here are the segments of this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE AND MARK: [00:51] A lot about one of the latest crazes: hard seltzer--including a taste test on air! [12:56] Our one-minute cooking tip: how to choose a watermelon. [15:10] Bruce's interview with Laruen Thomas, author of The Modern Hippie Table [28:13] What's making us happy in food this week. kimchi and potato salad with lots of bacon!

It's another Greatest Hits episode and this time we're revisiting the insightful discussion we had with Lauren Thomas, Senior Manager of Communications & Social at Intuit Consumer Group. She discusses how Intuit makes tax content fun and engaging. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud Full Episode Details In this trip down memory lane, we're revisiting an episode with one of our many fantastic guests, Lauren Thomas, Senior Manager of Communications & Social at Intuit Consumer Group. She discusses how innovation helps Intuit see massive social success and how she leads — not manages— the team that drives this success. Truth be told, tax and budgeting are not the most interesting topics in the world. But somehow, Intuit keeps winning on social by creating content that's fun, engaging, and educational. Lauren takes us back to the drawing board where she crafted some of the engaging content Intuit puts out there. We also hear how the brand works with both personal finance and general lifestyle influencers to create relatable content. In This Episode: 03:46 How Lauren wears so many hats in her team 05:39 How Lauren uses social listening and insights from Voice of Customer 08:27 Why job roles affect how social listening is carried out 10:47 How Intuit engages its audience throughout the year 13:42 Lauren explains how her team handles the shift in social engagement all year round 15:42 How Intuit blends tax and finance content with lifestyle content 18:38 Lauren explains how Intuit used Cameo as a unique marketing push 22:48 How influencers help Intuit turn serious tax topics into something more engaging 26:26 Intuit's social care team's approach to protecting personal information 33:33 Lauren shares the story behind ending up in the Guinness Book of World Records 37:51 How to get leadership to understand your vision 41:11 Lauren explains how she helps others operate in the ‘zone of genius' 45:12 Lauren's top tip for those looking to become a social pro Resources Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Follow Lauren on Twitter Check out Intuit's Twitter Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

Vivienne Nunis is joined by contributing editor at NPR, Paddy Hirsch, from Los Angeles and Bloomberg reporter, Rebecca Choong-Wilkins, in Hong Kong. The value of bitcoin has fallen about 30% in the last 10 days. We hear from one of the youngest Bitcoin millionaires, Erik Finman, about how he got involved in the cryptocurrency aged twelve. The cosmetics company, Revlon, has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles against massive debts and stiff competition. Lauren Thomas from CNBC tells us why such a big brand failed to survive in a pressured economic climate. President Biden has said a recession in the United States is not inevitable and sees a reason for optimism, noting the low employment rate in the US. We hear from Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, Silvina Frydlewsky, in Buenos Aires. Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania have said they support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union. Deputy Director at the Bruegel economic think tank, Maria Demertzis, tells us what the likelihood is of a union with Ukraine. Picture: A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken November 19, 2020. Picture Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Central banks across the world have raised interest rates in the last six months, in a bid to contain the most rapid inflation in decades. We speak to Cary Leahey an Economist in New York. Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania have said they support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union. Deputy Director at the Bruegel economic think tank, Maria Demertzis, tells us what the likelihood is of a union with Ukraine. Tesla boss, Elon Musk, has been speaking to Twitter employees today. Editor of The Verge, Alex Heath, has been following the story since it began. The value of bitcoin has fallen about 30% in the last 10 days. The BBC's Joe Tidy visited the capital, San Salvador, to see how widespread the use of bitcoin is there. Cosmetics firm, Revlon, has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles against massive debts and stiff competition. Lauren Thomas from CNBC tells us why such a big brand failed to survive in a pressured economic climate.

Lauren Thomas, with the American Heart Association, has details on this year's Greater Morgantown Heart Walk. Plus, it's Anything Goes Friday on a Thursday.

Our special guest this week is Amit Sharma, Founder & CEO at Narvar, the post-purchase platform for e-commerce. Amit brings tremendous experience to his current role, having held leadership positions at Williams-Sonoma, Walmart and Apple. Narvar was recently named to Fast Company's annual list of most innovative companies.We unpack why so much of the industry's historical focus has been on demand generation and customer acquisition while largely neglecting customer retention and engagement throughout the whole customer lifecycle. In a fascinating and expansive discussion we learn about opportunities to increase customer lifetime value through technology that helps to better manage customer expectations, proactively engage customers for improved cross-sell and upsell and reduce returns. We also explore why not nearly enough is being done to achieve sustainability objectives.But first we kick-off with the retail news that caught our attention, including a big week of earnings reports from Dick's Sporting Goods Macy's, Best Buy and many more, which all seem to point to a dampening in consumer demand owing to inflation, a growing inventory glut and tepid e-commerce growth. We also dig into Nordstrom's somewhat surprising results and what to make ofAmazon trying to unload excess distribution space. We wrap up wondering whether layoffs at Getir, Gorillas and Klarna could be the canary in the coal mine.Lauren Thomas episodehttps://remarkable-retail-a0721f60.simplecast.com/episodes/behind-the-scenes-of-retail-reporting-with-cnbcs-lauren-thomas Scott Galloway episodehttps://remarkable-retail-a0721f60.simplecast.com/episodes/season-finale-with-special-guest-scott-galloway About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel! Possible links? Lauren Thomas episode Scott Galloway episode

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX.No matter which way you look at it, whatever element you represent in the value chain, the modern retail environment is going through a tremendous transformation. Again.So we asked ourselves - who can we talk to on the podcast that has their hand on the pulse of retail - the latest tea, as the kids would say. Who delivers the story behind the stories. One name kept coming up. Lauren Thomas, Retail Reporter, CNBCIn this episode, we turn the mic around on Lauren, one of the most prolific and respected reporters on the retail beat,  and tap into her experience, insights, and mainline cable she has tapped into retail news happening today, tomorrow and next month.   About LaurenLauren Thomas is a reporter for CNBC in New York covering retail and retail real estate. She joined in January 2017 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Business Journalism and Spanish. Thomas previously held internships at CNBC in San Francisco, Bloomberg and TheStreet. She was born in South Carolina and is the oldest of five kids. Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.Veronika SonsevVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

"Is clothing rental a sustainable option?"  Amanda breaks down the very complicated answer in this episode.Extra Credit Reading"Renting clothing is worse for the planet than just throwing it away, study shows," Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company.Rent the Runway's internal study on sustainability"Ready to Return: Fashion Rental Is Back," Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times."Rent the Runway CEO says it is changing how it buys apparel from brands to boost its profits," Lauren Thomas, CNBC."Rent The Runway Is Risking Workers' Lives To Ship Designer Dresses In A Pandemic," Jesselyn Cook, Huff Post."Urban Outfitters Cannot Escape Le Tote's Trade Secret Claims Over “Copycat” Rental Venture, Nuuly," The Fashion Law.Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon FootprintSalt Hats:  purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Gentle Vibes:  We are purveyors of polyester and psychedelic relics! We encourage experimentation and play not only in your wardrobe, but in your home, too. We have thousands of killer vintage pieces ready for their next adventure! Picnicwear:  a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vintage towels! Founder, Dani, has worked in the industry as a fashion designer for over 10 years, but started Picnicwear in response to her dissatisfaction with the industry's shortcomings. Picnicwear recently moved to rural North Carolina where all their clothing and accessories are now designed and cut, but the majority of their sewing is done by skilled garment workers in NYC. Their customers take comfort in knowing that all their sewists are paid well above NYC minimum wage. Picnicwear offers minimal waste and maximum authenticity: Future Vintage over future garbage.Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first.  Discover more at shiftwheeler.comBlank Cass, or Blanket Coats by Cass, is focused on restoring, renewing, and reviving the history held within vintage and heirloom textiles. By embodying and transferring the love, craft, and energy that is original to each vintage textile into a new garment, I hope we can reteach ourselves to care for and mend what we have and make it last. Blank Cass lives on Instagram @blank_cass and a website will be launched soon at blankcass.com.St. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you'll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month. For the month of April, St. Evens is supporting United Farm Worker's Foundation. New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comCute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it!  Vintage style with progressive values.  Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market.  Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they love like hand painted candles and ceramics! We also carry a curated assortment of  sustainable/natural locally made goods. Thumbprint is a great gift destination for both the special people in your life and for yourself! Browse our online store at thumbprintdetroit.com and find us on instagram @thumbprintdetroit.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!

CNBC Reporter Lauren Thomas joins Marketing Matters to talk about Marketing News of the week! Topics include Netflix's Advertising Plans, Meta opening its first retail store, and Lululemon launching a membership program, part of a plan to reach $12.5 billion in revenue in five years!

Looking for a sign to take that creative endeavor and make it into a business?This is it...and here's how:My guest today is Lauren Thomas. After years of raising her kids and starting and stopping her own businesses, she officially decided to put her self-sabotaging habits on blast and get out of the comfortable misery she was in.In this conversation, we talk about how she got herself from a state of depression and "dying a little bit each day" just two years ago, to now running a lifestyle blog and having a book published. Lauren is known as "The Modern Hippie" and writes about food, entertaining, lifestyle, travel, and writing. Her first book, "The Modern Hippie Table," is a lifestyle cookbook and is due to hit major bookstores, Amazon, Kindle and e-book later this summer.  She's with us today to inspire women to feel good in their own skin and to dare to move past the personal lies they often tell themselves.This is a raw conversation on:Overcoming the feelings of "imposter syndrome"How sharing her story on Instagram led to a businessHow to work through losing your identity when you become a momThe brain work necessary to take negative thoughts and turn them into positive onesand more!If you've been wondering what it takes to turn your every day into a business, I know you'll love this episode! Click play!Connect with Lauren:InstagramI look forward to getting to know you better so please subscribe, rate and review, and connect with me on Instagram! (@adrikeefe)Head over to www.AdrianaKeefe.com for more information, free tools and tips, and more!Heartfül of Kerøsene - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons AttributionFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-heartful-of-kerseneMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/y-tbE2FIA1o

This spoiler episode is all about season 2 of Peaky Blinders. Lauren and I broke down the series by episode and gave you a detailed conversation about all the major moments of season 2. This season is packed with many many pivotal situations for the Shelby family, and we meet lots of new characters! We hope we gave you plenty of insight and some hidden clues we discovered after watching this season many times! Be sure to binge season 2 before listening to this amazing discussion!

This episode highlights a thorough discussion about Peaky Blinders Season 1. My best friend, Lauren Thomas, joins me to discuss one of our favorite shows! She has been a loyal and avid fan for years, and she finally recruited me. We discuss major storylines, and dish out our most treasured moments from the season. From the cinematography to the stellar acting this show serves up an incredible story that captured our hearts. Has it captured yours? Be sure to binge Season 1 before listening to this episode!