Podcast appearances and mentions of liberty london

Dans cet épisode, Laurent Kretz reçoit Allison Piraud, fondatrice de Élhée, une marque de puériculture qui a repensé le biberon pour offrir une alternative saine, durable et design.Élhée, c'est l'histoire d'une entrepreneuse qui a voulu faire mieux pour les bébés et leurs parents. Constatant les risques des biberons en plastique (perturbateurs endocriniens, microparticules), Allison a imaginé un biberon en silicone médical de haute qualité, une solution saine et résistante.

Prepare to be afraid...very afraid.This episode is a beauty themed Christmas Ghost Story that takes place in the basement of Liberty London.The new beauty buyer will never feel the same again after two ghostly icons take charge and change her fate forever!

How do you cultivate a deeply dedicated community in fashion?  You transform it into a force for good.  For this episode, Verity is joined by Jo Tutchener Sharp (Founder & CEO @ Scamp & Dude). Diving deeper than this podcast has before, they explore Jo's story and the incredibly real impact it had on her drive to build something meaningful.  After navigating personal highs and lows — including major surgery, surviving cancer, the launch of Scamp & Dude, and going live with Liberty London in less than ten months — Jo's story is one of resilience and impact. To date, the brand has donated more than 53k scarves to women going through similar treatment; and thousands more Superhero Sleep Buddies to children impacted by their mothers' treatments.  Scamp & Dude is not your average fashion brand, but one the whole industry can learn from.  Balancing commercial success with charitable goals, their superpower-infused branding connects with vast audiences for one reason – everyone could use a boost sometimes.  From experience, Jo knows exactly how to… Build Authentic Customer Relationships: The magic of Scamp & Dude lies in keeping things real — no forced strategies. Jo's personal interactions, from Instagram Lives to in-store community events, create a community that feels wholly meaningful. Learn how to foster deep, authentic connections by repeatedly showing genuine care. Tell a Story That's True to You: A brand's story should come from the heart. You can tell when it doesn't. Jo highlights how her personal journey is “intrinsic to the whole brand”, and why fashion & beauty marketers must find their brand's truth and live into it boldly. Customers feel the difference. Create a Community That Advocates With You: Scamp & Dude's community thrives on confidence and support — fans connect, share feedback, and inspire one another in more private digital spaces than you'd know. Jo reveals how empowering customers to be part of your brand's journey creates a supportive environment, where Advocacy naturally flourishes. Learn from Jo. Show you care. Build something that matters.  Rate & review Building Brand Advocacy: Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jo: On Instagram On Scamp & Dude's Instagram On Scamp & Dude's Website

Textile designer Christine Van Der Hurd invites Patrick O'Donnell into her home in London's Notting Hill Gate. For more than three decades Christine has been designing for textile collections with Cappellini, Liberty London and Louis Vuitton among others as well as museums including the V &A in London. She describes the deep aubergine of her early childhood growing up surrounded by her father's antique collections and the bright zingy yellow of her lofty New York years and she unpicks why she's developed a love for the many shades of white.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Christine's life hereFollow Christine on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaand we're BACK! We are returning from our summer vacation with lots of updates and some Thingies from the great Tessa Bailey. (If you haven't read her books yet: WE BEG YOU.)   If you're looking for good places to start in the Tessa Bailey universe, try It Happened One Summer, Chase Me, and her latest, The Au Pair Affair. She also has an absolutely tremendous TikTok.   Tessa's Thingies include cleansing wipes for her nose piercing, avocados, Blistex, GXVE by Gwen Stefani's Liquid Lipstick, Merit (specifically the cream blush and the highlight stick) "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" by Taylor Swift, the RedHanded podcast, and Apotheke's Earl Grey Candle.   Her first romance read was Hidden Fires by Sandra Brown.   Ahead of Tessa's appearance, we talk LMNT's Watermelon Salt flavor (thanks Nikki Ogunnaike!), romcoms in action movie clothing, and a London stuffie report (Paddington was there, and we found a Miffy x Liberty London collaboration we didn't know we needed).   What's your favorite Tessa Bailey book? Did any Thingies happen during our break? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or our Geneva!   Hire with Indeed and get a $75 sponsored job credit when you use our link. YAY.  

After spending the past year developing my own fragrance, I've become obsessed with learning more about the process of developing fragrance. Maya Njie, an artist and self-taught perfumer, was the perfect person to dive deep on fragrance with. During our conversation Maya and I explored the scent composition of some of her top perfumes while discussing how significant her family history has been in building her business. We also talked about the unique experience of trying to capture feelings and translate them into scents that can be experienced by people internationally, the nuances of building an ethical business, and the surreal feeling of being sold in Liberty London.Tune in as we discuss:How she incorporates family photos and color palettes into each perfumeWhy synthetic fragrances may be safer options for our bodies and environmentsWhat kinds of mentorship and support small brands need to thrive Why fragrance is often hard to break into Why spending time with a fragrance is the best way to learn if it is truly for youPerfumes Mentioned:Maya Njie Discovery Set Maya Njie Nordic Cedar PerfumeWe Are Deya Fragrances (by Ezra Lloyd)Sarah Baker PerfumesScent TrunkRook PerfumesPerfomer HByredo Naomi Goodsir Caudalie Beauty Elixir Hydrating Face MistpHformula VITA C Weleda Skin FoodRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Maya: @maya.njie.perfumes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 238 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with previous guests Claudia Van-Nimwegen and Tobiah Frei for a special episode. Claudia is a a teacher, photographer and creative. Tobiah Frei is an artist and sound engineer. They both met each other through the London church, Liberty London. In this episode we discuss their friendship, faith, creative commonalities and how our Founder Freddie and Tobi supported Claudia through a very serious mental health crisis she had in December 2022. Claudia was hospitalised from a Stroke and was struggling with her finances at the time due to the low paying role she was in at the time and not being able to work. Tobi set up a crowdfunder through the church to give Claudia the support she needed to get back on her feet and begin her recovery properly when she was discharged from hospital. In this episode we have an honest and open conversation about how a crisis like Claudia's doesn't just affect the person but everyone around them, how you can support someone in your life who might be going through their own crisis and encourage that person to take ownership of their mental health, at the right time. We also discuss the uncomfortable conversations around detachment if a person's mental health crisis becomes too difficult for you to sustain. Claudia and Tobi are two of our favourite guests and have been on the podcast a combined seven times! We're very proud of how far they have both come and are a shining example of the power of the community that we have tried to build here at Vent. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to all of Claudia's previous episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/sets/claudia You can listen to all of Tobi's previous episodes below: Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-frei Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-frei-part-2 You can find out more about Claudia's photography through 'The LDN Perspective' on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ldn.perspective/ Listen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below: Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69Hma…e019cc4d139c4ac8 Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtw You can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=en Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-health Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

Do you want to get your brand stocked in luxury retailers like Selfridges, Liberty London, Oliver Bonas, Urban Outfitters and others? Before you consider getting in touch with retailers, there are some key things to consider. I found this out with my business Partner in Wine, where I was stocked in Selfridges just 7 months after I launched.In this video you'll learn what areas you need to focus on in order to get your business stocked in a luxury retailers, we'll be looking at:- Branding- Marketing- Pricing

Our guest built successful music TV channels then travelled the world solo and spent time in South America and I joined her for carnivals in Rio and Salvador and to watch the Rolling Stones do a free live concert on a beach.  Her travels turned out to be life changing, she came back with no money but with a plan to reinvent herself and become one of the UK's most coveted jewellery designers. She started with a small market stall and her designs are now worn by countless celebrities worldwide and her brand is stocked in iconic stores such as Selfridges and Liberty London. She won the accolade of being a 'Best of British Designer', and was named next generation female entrepreneur by Economia Magazine. Her work has featured across the media including Grazia and Vogue.  This is Best of London according to Rachel Jackson Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.comYou can email us ben@lifemac.com I read and reply to all your emails. Original intro music by Ben Webb Taylor Outro music from 'Lay Down' by Joe Holtaway who's on streaming platforms, to say hi visit joeholtaway.com. Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Pocketcasrs and our social media like Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook, and TikTok please click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestoflondon/message

Sam Jameson is one of many UK-based, Black and female founders that are transforming the beauty and wellness space, one product at a time. A born creator and leader, Soapsmith isn't Samantha Jameson's first endeavour into the world of Entrepreneurship.  At the age of just 24, Sam launched and ran a successful event chocolate fountain business; the assets she later went on to sell to Thorntons Chocolatiers. Sam then turned her attention to starting the Soapsmith journey in 2010; marrying her talent for fragrances and desire to bring joy and new energy into everyday moments, through scent. Soapsmith is the result of Sam's true love; taking her hobby of artisanal soap making and scent creation, she soon transformed it into a viable business. In a true act of faith, Sam poured all her savings (topped up by cash made by pawning her engagement ring - that she later got back) into setting up a home in the Old Clockworks in Walthamstow. In 2012, Soapsmith officially launched with a small collection of products and just herself making each one. Sam sought inspiration for her scents from the real world around her. A born and bred Londoner Sam is constantly inspired by the raw, vibrant energy of the people and places she grew up around and still lives today. One of her first, and still best-selling scents is Hackney, which was inspired by Sam's childhood home. The fresh, grassy scent is evocative of Sam's teenage years and long summer days spent on the Marshes with her brothers and friends. Eleven years on the collection has grown exponentially, now offering a full range of products and 8 London scents and one international scent which is a limited edition Christmas scent, that has been brought back due to popular demand since its launch in 2022. Soapsmith has also launched their first ever homeware product, the limited edition Whitechapel diffuser. Products are stocked Nationwide in leading luxury retailers, hotels, restaurants and independent boutiques. The brand has also garnered a large, loyal online community through its online shops.Sam's love of bringing fragrance into tangible products comes from her innate curiosity and her ability to take huge inspiration from her surroundings and make something beautiful that reflects it.  A huge lover of travel and high-energy places (Las Vegas is her second love after London!) Sam and her team of Soapsmiths are developing the brand further with global inspiration as the world opens up again.Sam is also passionate that the business serves a purpose for the wider community. Soapsmith donates soaps and scents to charity; from mental health and homeless charities to a small charity set up to support parents who have lost their babies. Sam is a firm believer that scent can bring great comfort, solace or joy to people when they need it the most.Sam still resides in East London with her partner and little girl, Eva. After scent (and family), Sam's other great loves include music, discovering new places, fashion and mojitos! Soapsmith products are available to shop at soapsmith.com, Liberty London, Fenwick, and Debenhams to name a few.Find out more about Sam Jameson via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Soapsmith via: their website, Instagram and Facebook.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the c

It's a grab bag of high-low delights this week: The new François Nars documentary; a product that gets rid of the smell of weed; tips for chapped lips; a South Asian-inspired makeup brand at Sephora; the soon-to-launch Liberty London perfumes; and, yes, the world's longest mullet. Plus, we raise wands to a sensual and witchy perfume, the drugstore shampoo and conditioner that never fails, and a cream blush stick in a plastic-free (compostable!) container. Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/249850Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/ep-501Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're joined by Ian Hunt, Director of Operations and Customer Services at Liberty London. For any business looking to find success in the “phygital” world of retail, Ian provides some real gems during our conversation.We discuss:- (1:05) What Liberty London is and what it's famous for.- (3:12) Liberty London's evolution from physical to digital.- (5:22) How Liberty London balances their physical and digital experiences.- (9:01) How Liberty London approaches personalized customer experiences.- (10:19) What technology Liberty London has implemented to improve customer service.- (12:19) How Liberty London brings the human touch to their customer service.- (14:39) The challenges of moving from a physical to a digital store.- (18:17) What innovation looks like for Liberty London.- (19:35) Ian's advice for other retailers looking to make the transition into digital.Resources mentioned:Ian Hunt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hunt-8294722a/Liberty London - https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-ltd/Liberty London | Website - https://www.libertylondon.com/Sign up for a free trial at Zendesk.com#CX #CustomerService #CustomerExperience

Lucy Hitchcock is an entrepreneur, marketeer, wine-enthusiast, and founder of Sassy Digital and Partner in Wine. She started Partner in Wine during lockdown, after a disappointingly warm glass of wine in the park, and soon after had a TikTok she created go viral which totally changed her business overnight. She's now stocked in Selfridges, and Liberty London, has collaborated with Waitrose, Aldi, Maison Mirabeau, Doughnut Time, Glossybox, Candy Kittens and many more. Lucy continues to use her TikTok to make wine drinking more accessible and fun for the everyday wine drinker, and was recently named on the Natwest x The Telegraph ‘100 female entrepreneurs to watch' list.Check out our website - www.studiodine.comFollow us on socials - @studiodine | @studiodine.store | @calliepunchard | @dinewithmepodcast | TikTok | Pinterest Partner in Wine - Website | @partnerinwineukSassy Digital - Website | @sassydigitalFollow Lucy - @lucyhitchcock_ | Tiktok | @thewingingitpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is delighted to introduce our latest ‘This is a Token' podcast episode with the fabulous Ruby Beales.After a varied and interesting path throughout the fashion industry, Ruby worked hard to become the Jewellery Buying Manager at London's most exclusive and eccentric department store, Liberty London.Ruby and Alex talk through their similarities growing up in the rural countryside and how they were both drawn to the fashion world through the joys of her brilliantly eclectic collection of antique jewellery treasures. Settle in for a friendly chat between Alex and Ruby as we're sure you're curious what a Jewellery Buyer would personally pick to have in her own jewellery box… and spoiler alert, it's a lot of good stuff! Here are some useful links for further reading on topics discussed by Alex and Ruby:You can follow Ruby on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/rubybeales/?hl=en and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-beales-747a3a9/You can follow Liberty London here: https://www.instagram.com/libertylondon/More information of Wedgwood Pottery:https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/Illustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Open, Emma talks to Bryony Gordon.  Bryony is a Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Telegraph Columnist, host of the podcast ‘Mad World' and founder of peer support group Mental Health Mates. Bryony's books include ‘Mad Girl', ‘Glorious Rock Bottom', ‘You Got This',  ‘No Such Thing As Normal' and most recently, her debut YA fiction novel ‘Let Down Your Hair' Bryony shares her experiences with such honesty and vulnerability and in this conversation she talked about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 5am wake ups and the gifts of sobriety. Today's episode of Open has been sponsored by British purpose led fashion brand Scamp & Dude, the brand with the power to change the way you feel.Founded by entrepreneur Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Jo launched Scamp & Dude in 2016 after being separated from her children during a lengthy stay in hospital undergoing life-saving brain surgery. It was this brush with death that made Jo determined to create a brand that helps both adults and kids feel more secure during the toughest of times.Known for bringing joy to women's wardrobes through mood-boosting colours, vibrant prints and flattering fits, Scamp &  Dude is so much more than a fashion brand. They are renowned for their ongoing mission to give back, something that sits at the very heart of both Jo and Scamp & Dude.When one of the brand's vibrant Super Scarves is purchased Scamp & Dude donates another to a woman with cancer. Likewise, for each Superhero Sleep Buddy sold, another is donated to a child who has lost a parent or is seriously ill themselves. So far, the brand has donated over 10,000 Super Scarves, over 5,000 Superhero Sleep Buddies, and thousands and thousands of products to those in need. And for 2023, they have launched #SuperScarfMission, their ambition to donate a Super Scarf to every single woman starting chemotherapy in the UK, which sadly stands at around 60,000.  So next time you are thinking of a gift for someone (or for yourself) please consider purchasing one of these super powered infused scarves knowing that another one will be on its way to support someone going through a tough time.To find out more about Scamp & Dude visit www.scampanddude.com , find them on socials @scampanddude, in Liberty London or their own physical store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.You can follow Bryony on Instagram @bryonygordon and find out more about Mental Health Mates by visiting www.mentalhealthmates.co.ukEmma Campbell - @limtiless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio ProductionsEmma Campbell - @limitless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio Productions @prettyfireaudioproductions

It's that time of year: the unveiling of the best gift guide in the podcast multiverse (we like to think). Part 1 stars your most charming—and trickiest—partners, parents, and grandparents. Next week, tune in for part 2, and, in the meantime, dig into the ol' present-paralysis back catalogue. For the full episode recap—with ALL THE LINKS!—head to the A Thing or Two site. Get the ecomm support you need with Shopify. Get a free 14-day trial with our link. Shop our favorite MoMA Design Store finds—so many holiday crowd-pleasers! Feel your best in Honeylove and get 20% off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Book that doctor's appointment already by downloading the free Zocdoc app. Husbands and Boyfriends! 42-year-old male. Recently started dating. Lawyer. Dad. World traveler. Cyclist. Just bought a new house. Moved back to the area (Philly) from upstate new york. photographer. reader. avid home cook. knows a Parisian knot. loves a good meal out. linen shirt wearer. loafers/boat shoes with shorts kind of guy. Enjoys wine and cocktails. catholic raised. city dweller. nerdy and thoughtful. Linoto linen boxers Artemis loafers Stranger's Guide Fellow Travelers Club Arabica coffee plant Photodom photography-themed Croc Jibbitz (Or really anything from Photodom—they have a cute gift guide on their site.) Ghiaia cashmere  La Salumina Amatriciana kit Rapha cycling backpack Tiptop cocktails Depths of Wikipedia tickets—NYC live show on 12/14 or Pittsburgh show on 12/16—or mug Donation to TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image's teen photo program in Philly   Husband who thinks he's outdoorsy but hasn't been camping in decades. Bluefeel Kruca camping fan Gramicci gadget shorts or pants  Battenwear bouldering pants 1733 duffle An actual camping weekend for next summer for him—a lot of places book a year or 9 months in advance. Recs: Hither Hills State Park and Assateague Island. Getaway House gift certificate Wildsam National Parks or Road Trip guides Donation to a local preservation organization, like, say, Save the Boundary Waters in MN  REI outdoor skills classes   Husband who owns a ceramics company and has an eye for design. Courier mag subscription Dusen Dusen for MoMA Subu slippers Quark pegboard for his office or studio Carson Converse small-format quilts Glass-blowing or leather-working class Sight Unseen book How to Live With Objects Donation to People's Pottery Project Wives and Girlfriends!   Chronically ill wife with long-covid 2.5 years, doesn't like surprises, and in bed most days. loves sports, her friends, sitting in the park, and a great deal. Nocs Provisions binoculars—they did a cool collab with the Native artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin that includes a strap Cliq portable chairs  Vintage Masters golf gear, like this eighties ringer tee or this nineties hat) WNBA custom jersey Offhours home coat   Grandparents! My 90-year-old grandma who refuses hearing aides because we don't visit enough and lives off of chipotle and chips. Liberty London 2-in-1 game set - ludo and backgammon Quilted Snakes & Ladders set Frontera Grill carnitas taco kit Fancy chip clips + chips & salsa of the month club subscription   My mostly home-bound grandma. Loves her tomato plants, vitamins, and Bob Barker. Flamingo Estate roma heirloom tomato candle Nonna's Grocer tomato famiglia candle set Bordallo Pinheiro tomate apertifs plate—or lamp! If you have kids who she can share it with: Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi 1986 Price Is Right board game Come on Down sweatshirt Chronically Chic pill organizer for her vitamins   Moms, Stepmoms, and Mothers-In-Law!   My mom is my white whale: needs nothing, no guilt in buying herself things she wants. Hates Christmas but derives joy from getting to complain about it. Good cook with a global palette (has all the gadgets she approves of and a long list of gadgets she does not endorse), news junkie, reads a lot. 61, both of my parents are retired, lives in the Pacific Northwest. Has taste but no style, hates clutter. Buys her clothes at Costco. Drinks nice wine that she also buys at Costco. Thinks art is stupid (I am an artist). She's very funny but she really leans into her brand of "antisocial curmudgeon." Successful gifts in the past were an NYtimes subscription and a fancy amaryllis bulb that she can text me about and shame it for blooming the wrong time of year. I try to veer towards consumables. She can also appreciate a handmade ceramic (functional, not decorative). Masienda tortilla starter kit (with Dona Rosa tortilla press) and the companion Masa cookbook  Diaspora Co. chai kit Talbott and Arding cheese club subscription Yun Hai dried fruit—there's a gift set Omsom IYKYK shaker set NYT Spelling Bee hat Hadley & Bennett apron Roz Chast books, like What I Hate from A to Z, or Roz Chast wall art Rachael Pots functional ceramics  Ikebana bowl & bulb from Utility Objects (could pair with fancy Japanese floral scissors)   My mom: She always asks for electronics and then ends up not being able to figure them out - or just doesn't use them. Want to get her something meaningful she will use. 1Password membership Lomi composter M0de electric toothbrush Aarke water purifier Stepmother-in-law who is a spiritual counselor in Colorado. Obviously vegan. Vegan JapanEasy by Tim Anderson, with Moromi soy sauces Rebel Cheese club membership  Yellow Leaf hammock Esalen Institute merch or gift cert  Nora McInerny books  Esker gift sets   Mother In Law - has more clothes than Nordstrom. Lives alone but her party line is always ringing. Bitossi set of 6 wineglasses Gohar World bottle apron Casa Velasquez bolero apron Gossamer Happy Hour hemp pre-rolls Conserva Culture tinned fish gift set Snacks for Dinner: Small Bites, Full Plates, Can't Lose by Lukas Volger  McNally Jackson seminar  Custom sweater mending from Repair Shop  “Come Over” hat from Big Night  Dress for Success donation   This one is for my five-foot-tall Italian American mother in law who has the thickest New York accent I've ever heard and could be described as "a tiny tank" in both stature and personality. she lives on Long Island and has access to everything; also tends to buy herself whatever she wants. so she's extremely hard to gift for. Whatever we give should probably be a physical gift vs. an experience. she is very judgmental and critical and not warm and fuzzy - but she has also had the difficult task of being a single parent to two kids, one of whom, my SIL, is living at home with significant physical and intellectual disabilities and who my MIL devotes all her time to - my SIL is so well taken care of. Looking for a gift that somehow recognizes/responds to all of this. Unspun gift kit Ipsa, depending on part of Long Island House cleaning from We Can Do It! – Si Se Puede Women's Cooperative (only operates in the five boroughs)  Missoni Home blanket Roscioli Italian wine club Marcella's favorites gift set from Gustiamo   Mom and her husband just bought a boat. So something nautical or for small space living. Year of Knots by Windy Chien Malaika hand-printed beach towels Personalized life saver buoy (U.S. Coast Guard-approved!)  Salty Home tide clock Framed nautical flags Haptic Lab sailing ship kite  Petit Kouraj x SVNR tote fishnet seashell tote Issimo inflatable mini terrycloth pillow  Ingredients for a session dark ‘n stormy Donation to The Ocean Cleanup    Mother-in-law who is the solo living grandparent to our 4-year-old and Buddhist priest who wants nothing but time with us. However, she is always a generous and thoughtful gift-giver so I can't just give her time. She is a tea lover but you can imagine how much tea I've already given her. She has a dog, loves the color periwinkle, and spends a lot of time on Zoom with her Sangha. She's forever 'writing a book' and loves getting on board with a system (for writing, for organizing, whatever). Help! Joyoung soy milk machine Daruma doll holding a dog Dog ball launcher MQuan Bell Rice xax candles for meditation Mountain Valley Seed Company seed starter kit medicinal & herbal tea Books to read with the grandkid: Jon J. Muth's The Three Questions and Zen Shorts and Thich Nat Hanh's Where is the Buddha? and A Handful of Quiet Lena Corwin peace towel + matching kid-size one for the grandkid Scrivener subscription   Dads, Step-Dads, and Fathers-in-Law! My dad, who is a retired chef (he still has knives from 40 years ago that he painstakingly cares for and finds most home kitchens to be very pretentious), can build/fix anything, loves to read non-fiction, and was suspended from Twitter frequently for tweeting insults at Donald Trump The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow Peeko oysters Sitka Salmon Share Cabi original trio Vintage RAADVAD bread slicer Manufacture de Digoin vinegar jar to make his own vinegar Milk Street Turkish közmatik Donation to his local food bank   Mid 60's Frenchman who lives in Alsace with his wife and they travel a lot in their RV. they are also coming to the states next spring on a cross-country RV trip so I really think it should revolve around that. but more about him- he doesn't drink or smoke (some Frenchman he is) when we would drive to Florida once a year he would always be so excited to get to put on Latin American music on the radio. last year we got him a record player and records that I am 100% sure he doesn't use. he loves scrabble and card games, and he builds these badass card holders out of wood that he then does wood-burning personalized deco on. he has everything he wants and he wears lee jeans. Neepa Hut food tent Camping chair from Cliq, Woods, or Blue Ridge Chair Works Penco box tote Papier travel journal National Parks pass Personalized leatherbound America: National Parks Atlas (from PBS shop)   Dad who enjoys perfecting logistics and explaining credit card point strategy. Scott's Cheap Flights premium membership Timeshifter app Solgaard carry-on closet suitcase (there's a MoMA collab!) “Clipper Club” 1950 Pan Am membership lounge rocks glass Bug-out bag from Judy Portable phone charger iPad keyboard + Valerie Constance monogrammed keyboard case    Former CIA and green beret but loves appletinis and bubble baths. Straightaway Cocktails  Bathing Culture body wash Sophie Lou Jacobsen martini glasses Esker bath board Avec x Atelier Saucier bundle of cocktail napkins + drink mixers + garnishes + recipes   I need help finding a gift for my picky and hard-working lawyer Dad. He loves outdoor adventures, Neil Young, doing puzzles with my Mom, and reading. My parents recently became part-time New Yorkers and keep buying art museum memberships. He loves to do research before purchasing anything and tends to buy whatever he wants. My Mom is a chronic shopper, so he usually has multiples of whatever he confesses to liking - Ugg slippers, Jack Black face wash, William Henry knives. He is a big guy and doesn't fit into standard S-L sizes. He also doesn't drink alcohol or coffee. In the past, he has disliked gifts that involve more labor (i.e. a smoker, a drone). I am not opposed to making a donation in his name, but my family's love language is gifts and I would need to accompany a donation with something for him to unwrap. Per Claire's request for dental records, he lost his front teeth as a kid playing Pee Wee football. He broke his fake set in a fight the day of his junior prom and attended the dance sans front teeth. He is so fun and deserves a great gift. Last year, I got him a Storyworth membership and he loved it (thanks for the recommendation!) I am hoping for a repeat success. Also, he is a January birthday, so I could use multiple ideas. Please help! Birding Bob walk in Central Park, plus a donation or membership to Wild Bird Fund Tickets to a Happy Medium art class  Day at the spa at Governor's Island Joyce Gold tour Fancy pajamas from P. Le Moult Todd Snyder x New Era nubby Yankees cap (see also:Dodgers, Cubs, and Red Sox hats) MoMA Design Store has great puzzle selection. Also: this Neil Young jigsaw puzzle and Different Puzzles, which are fun and *challenging*   Wisconsin Father in Law who likes sports. End of list. Lambeau Field stadium tours Depending on his teams, gear from a previous stadium—signs and even seats that go up for sale ChamberlainMade keyboard sticker Wisconsin hoodie ornament MLB Validation Pass-Port Wisconsin tri logo tee/sweatshirt Donation to Special Olympics Wisconsin YAY. Produced by Dear Media

117. Daisy de Villeneuve: ArtistOur latest is a podcast featuring a very special Story + Rain contributor. London based artist Daisy de Villeneuve creates art for the magazine, namely the colorful and unique portraits of our podcast guests that you see on our podcast channels, on social media, and on storyandrain.com. Daisy and Tamara have stayed in touch spanning YEARS. After all, they first met when Tamara was working in her first job in fashion and Daisy was in school, arriving at her office for her internship. Tamara remembers the artful nature of Daisy's penmanship;  a clue for what was to come for her. Since that time, Daisy has developed a career as a sought-after artist and illustrator. Known for her very distinct designs, which began at age 3 with a love of felt-tip pens, Daisy has partnered with a long list of only the best brands to showcase her work, including: Top Shop, Zac Posen, Kate Spade, Missoni, Liberty London, Moet + Chandon, Nike, Soho House, Absolut Vodka, Heathrow Airport, and many, many more. On episode 117 Daisy shares her process as an artist and what it's like delivering very important work, work that has great visibility, to very established brands. Half American and half English, Daisy discusses the influence of travel and a love of '80's aesthetics on her work. We head into the 90's and down memory lane, recalling the details of her time spent in school, in New York, and when the pair worked at Interview Magazine together. On the podcast Daisy talks about her point of view on projects, when she's felt most creative, including her collection of bold books…both in design and in theme. Daisy shares the routines and practices that help her to do her best work, and what it's like growing up in and with a family of creatives, including mother, Jan, father, Justin, and sister, Poppy. We talk about what's inspiring her now; things like seeing art, her colorful kitchen, cooking up food---and Daisy shares a favorite recipe and the book, the autobiographical book, that it comes from. We get into all things style, shopping your closet, her It Girl status, and her own personal aesthetic. We talk intimately about designing textiles for her longtime friend Zac Posen, her recent collaboration with Weleda Skincare, what she'd love to work on next, and more. Discover more + Shop The Podcast:daisydevilleneuve.comI Should Have Said by Daisy de VilleneuveHe Said She Said by Daisy de VilleneuveWhat Goes Around Comes Around by Daisy de VilleneuveI Told You So by Daisy de VilleneuveDaisy's recent collab + favorite Weleda Skin FoodWhat Daisy's reading: Always Home by Fanny SingerDaisy's into Isabel Marant high topsDaisy has collab'd with and loves Globetrotter luggageDaisy has collab'd with and loves Tyler Ellis clutches

David is a qualified Architect and a self-taught London-based painter interested in storytelling and social commentary, conveying fictional narratives often with figurative scenes expressed through raw and emotive style with a healthy dose of humour. I met David years ago when I decided to leave Architecture to become something else, I didn't know what at the time, so I fell into a career in recruitment. For many, it's a stepping stone for those leaving Architecture to become something else. David's career since then has boomed as an Artist. Far from a side hustle after hours while working an architecture job, he has his own studio, has been featured in several exhibitions and is an artist in residence for Liberty London. Pretty cool eh?! Join us in an open conversation on his journey of leaving behind practising Architecture to become a full-time artist who can pay the bills without doing the all-nighters! 

Welcome to part 3 of our New York Sessions! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Brand Developing experts Sandi Burrows and Ed Burstell about their career journeys and how they came to join forces and start their brand consultancy Burburs LLC.Sandi has guided brands like MAC Cosmetics, Aesop, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Serge Lutens, T. LeClerc, Byredo, Vilhelm Parfumerie (just to name a few) through their early years in the US and Ed has worked high profile roles in London and New York which includes running department store Liberty London.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Scaling an online business is no JOKE! Successful business owners know that it takes determination, persistence, hard work and the RIGHT STRATEGY to make it work! This podcast episode could be a game-changer for your business.  I have invited Jonny, a well-respected man in his field to share his insights on growing an ecommerce business. Jonny Longden is Conversion Director at Journey Further, a performance marketing agency working with the world's leading brands, including the likes of Liberty London, Krispy Kreme and Lick Home. During his 15 year career of improving websites with strategy, experimentation and data, he built and led the conversion team at Sky, as well overseeing the ecommerce strategy and operations at Principal Hotel Company. We tackled how Jonny added 4.5M per year to a business through just one CRO change they made? We then break down CRO and talk about what tests you can run, how to test and track your user experience on your site? We also discussed how to get great data and feedback directly from your consumers? What to do with that data and how all of this data is very powerful? Why going deep into each data point is more valuable than getting just ‘A LOT' of different data?  Last but not the least, we talked about when to start doing CRO for your site and  when you should be doing PPC and why you should do these at certain times in your business?Are you ready to scale your online business, if so hit the ‘Play' button now!   Episode Highlights 03:17 About the successful brand! 10:49 Why you need to test what works 15:28 First steps for testing 24:14 More important testing! 32:44 Media buying 35:19 Where can you find Jonny? About The GuestJonny Longden is Conversion Director at Journey Further, a performance marketing agency working with the world's leading brands, including the likes of Liberty London, Krispy Kreme and Lick Home. During his 15 year career of improving websites with strategy, experimentation and data, he built and led the conversion team at Sky, as well overseeing the ecommerce strategy and operations at Principal Hotel Company. Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) ➥ Visit Niche Website Builders and get EXCLUSIVE OFFERS as a BOB listener (https://www.nichewebsite.builders/bob/) Connect with Jonny Longden: ➥ https://testeverything.journeyfurther.com/ ➥ https://www.journeyfurther.com/ ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnylongden/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beeswax Wrap Co. make an innovative yet tried-and-true product-that eliminates the need for cling film and unnecessary plastics in the kitchen, and the firm's founder and CEO, Fran Beer, is on the show this week chatting with Kelly. Fran founded the company after she fell out of love with the advertising world; after training to become an acupuncturist and studying the harm that plastics do to our bodies, Fran went looking for an alternative to cling film. Starting off by making the wraps in her kitchen as a hobby, family and friends subsequently took interest in them, so Fran set up a stall at a local market in 2017 and completely sold out, highlighting the huge gap in the market she'd identified. Five years on, the company's home is now in a 1,200 square foot workshop employing 10 staff, and the brand has partnerships with Cath Kidston, Prue Leith, The National Trust, Emma Bridgewater, and Liberty London. Fran speaking on beeswax wraps, “They can be used for up to 6 years, they're a really nice sustainable alternative to a single use plastic that many of us rely on every day of our lives.”02:07 - Beeswax wraps can make your food last longer “Cling film seals everything in, the mould and the bacteria builds quite quickly because the food sweats.” - Fran 02:54 - Why should you switch to a beeswax wrap? 04:10 - Fran tells Kelly how partnerships have boosted her business. 07:57 - How did Fran go about setting up The Beeswax Wrap Co. and make it what it is today?18:55 - Fran and Kelly discuss the pride and benefit of being a B-corp. 23:37 - “What's the next shift we need to see on plastic?” - Kelly 38:42 - Fran gives us permission to “be a bit of pain the bum” and ask questions about the source and sustainability of products. 39:47 - Find out how Fran takes her tea. Check out The Beeswax Warp Co. and buy direct from their website. www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk/shop/ Find out more about B-Corp.www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ Visit the Social Change UK website to find out more about Tea with the Changemakers. https://social-change.co.uk/tea-with-the-changemakers Cup only half full? Follow Tea with the Changemakers on TikTok, for behind-the-scenes content and clips from our episodes!

Susan Beech shares how she knew that being a paper florist was the right career path for her. Plus, hear about the publishing journey of her new paper flower book. Do you ever worry that you're committing time and money to the wrong job? Even if you know that you love paper flowers, how can you be sure that you're in the right specialty within our industry? How can you avoid investing too much in a path that is ultimately a dead end? In our latest episode of Paper Talk, we chatted with the lovely Susan Beech of A Petal Unfolds. She told us about her process of putting together and publishing her new book, and she shared her journey of discovering which artistic medium was the right fit for her. We're all about finding your why this season, and a huge part of that is being in the best job for you. Listen now to hear how paper flowers clicked for Susan and how you can evaluate which industry or speciality within paper floristry is right for you. Here's what you'll learn when you listen to our conversation: ► How Susan knew paper flower making was right for her.► Details about her book writing and publishing process.► How your unique background plays an important part in your career.► Where to find the best visual references when you can't access fresh flowers. If you can't listen right away, start with these three tips to get you thinking about whether you're in the right place for your career. Push the Boundaries In the exciting world of paper flowers, we're pushing boundaries all the time. In the episode we chatted about the amazing growth that we've witnessed in our industry in a very short period of time. Discovering new uses of paper flowers happens because people like you try something! On a personal level, you will also benefit as you explore new areas of our craft. You won't know if something works until you try it. You won't know if you love something until you roll up your sleeves and do it. To get to that excitement stage, try something new. It's how we all discovered paper flowers initially. We weren't born making them. We had to push the boundaries of what we knew first. Practice New Skills As you navigate new areas of your career, pay attention to whether something is simply not for you or if it's really just beginner's nerves. Susan touched on this when she told us about how she began teaching. “When I first started teaching, I wouldn't say I was a huge natural at teaching—standing up in front of people and teaching a class. But over the years I have had quite a lot of experience with teaching workshops, so I have built up my confidence quite a lot. I can run a class now without getting nervous.” -Susan Beech Trying something new is uncomfortable. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's not for you. While you don't want to invest too much into a pursuit that's not right for your business, do give yourself enough time to get comfortable with the skills needed for it. Find ways that you can practice a new skill like teaching without putting too much time or money on the line. We're creatives, so get creative! Give Time to Self-Reflection Once you try that new skill, you have to give yourself time to think about it. This is where the sometimes difficult work of untangling your feelings comes in. Will you like teaching if you get more comfortable with it? Or will it always feel like a drag? In the episode, Susan told us about her experience trying new tactile mediums. You can hear more on the podcast, but in short, she could feel that paper flowers were special. “It felt different. I think it's the excitement thing. I could see potential, and I could see opportunities, and it was exciting to make as a creator.” -Susan Beech If Susan hadn't been paying attention to how she felt, she wouldn't have worked this out. We've talked a lot about self-reflection this season because it's such a critical step to focusing on your why. Sometimes we're so busy and stressed out that we can easily miss what our gut is trying to tell us. Listen to hear even more about how Susan could tell that paper flowers were right for her, and how you can discover the best path for your career. Also, here's the PDF format for THE WHY WORKSHEET that you can download for free. ********** About Susan Beech: Susan Beech is a paper artist with a degree in Fine Art from the University of Brighton. She is the founder of the studio A Petal Unfolds, teaches paper flower making workshops in London and Paris, and has taught for brands and institutions such as at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Financial Times. Her commercial clients include Liberty London and Martha Stewart Living. Learn more about Susan Beech: WEBSITE: https://www.apetalunfolds.com/ INSTAGRAM: @apetalunfolds ********** Join our Facebook group where you can share, connect, and grow with us. Please also consider donating on our website to help us keep producing great content like this. Thank you for your support! www.papertalkpodcast.com

Shannon Walker is the founder of agency Social Disruption and is a passionate and multi-disciplined communications specialist. She has worked with major brands like Liberty London, where she launched their Influencer Marketing department as well as luxury fragrance brands such as Cartier, Bvlgari, Jimmy Choo, Elie Saab, Alaïa and Issey Miyake. Shannon has enjoyed a seven-year career at the forefront of disruptive Digital PR strategies that have achieved triple percentage YOY revenue growth and increased brand rankings for B2C businesses. Wanting to create more purpose through her profession, Shannon's mission is to help drive industry change around diversity and meaningful communications to reinforce positive and uplifting online environments. In this episode we talked about the disparity of pay for some creators of colour and what we can do as an industry to resolve it. We also discuss brands like Nike that are leading the way in inclusion and others that have embraced stamping out racism as part of their marketing campaigns. @thebcma Presented by @gordonglenister Produced by Neil Whiteside at Freedom:ONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this new episode of I Work in Fashion podcast, fabric designer Polly Mason joins me to talk all things Liberty. Polly is head of fabric design for the seasonal an classics collections at Liberty London. She talks us through her career, from her A levels dissertation on textile designer William Morris, all the way to her work as a fabric designer. She shares with us her creative process, what it is like to work 2 years ahead of the collections and so much more. Make sure you follow I Work in Fashion on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming guests and episodes @iworkpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about shopping! And in particular the retail store; Liberty which is located in Regent Street, London, England. The store is known to spot and champion young designers at the start of their careers, and many now-prominent brands were first available at Liberty. The store played essential role in spreading and popularizing Modern style. This continues Liberty's long reputation for working with British artists and designers. The store is well known for having a Christmas themed floor; stocking yuletide items and selling them all year round for those of us that love Christmas, so no matter what time of the year it is, if you in and around London; make sure you head down there and check out what Liberty has to offer!   Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks    

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and creativity coach Angela Terris. She leads an amazing masterclass on moving into a growth mindset, getting over negative money beliefs, and changing your relationship to money so you can start making lots of it! Money helps you have time to do the things you really want, so don't be afraid of it. “If they can start imagining it, it can start becoming reality for them. They are mentally practicing.”- Angela Terris Guest : Angela Terris is an ex-digital artist gone handmade. She trained at Chelsea School of Art in London and set up my first creative business at the age of twenty-two. She illustrated over twenty children's books for Parragon Publishing and Scholastics among many others, created illustrations for Next clothing and stationery companies, and designed ceramic homeware for Liberty London, House of Fraser, and independent galleries around the UK. She is also a creative coach drawing on her background in psychology, confidence coaching, running her own creative business, and working in non-profit art organisations to support creatives to do their best work. She is the co-author of three books onhttps://www.angelaterris.com/books-for-wellbeing-mindfulness-creativity ( creativity and coaching) and recently self-published her first illustrated book calledhttps://www.angelaterris.com/mindfulness-book-for-wellbeing ( ‘)https://www.angelaterris.com/books-for-wellbeing-mindfulness-creativity (Mindfulness for Peace of Mind - a practical guide to finding your inner calm').  https://www.angelaterris.com/ (https://www.angelaterris.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelaterris/ (@angelaterris) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

Irene Forte is the founder of beauty label Irene Forte Skincare. A native of Italy, Forte has worked with skincare expert Francesca Ferri on the formulations, using natural ingredients from her family's organic farm in Sicily, including prickly pear, lemon and hibiscus. Just a few years since an exclusive launch with Net-a-Porter, her products are now carried by more than 20 top retailers, including Liberty London and Nordstrom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello my beautiful woman inc. listeners. How is everyone doing? I don't know if it's because we've just entered the forth quarter of the year, but I've been feeling so motivated to just go out and create all of the things I want to do. You know, just that “what do I have to lose energy?” It's a very freeing feeling. Before I introduce my guest this week, I just wanted to say that I watch the listenership for this podcast grow every single day and it's not lost on me that those numbers are real people out there lives and I really want to get to know you guys. I really want to do something live. Are we all burnt out from zoom? I just want to see you all and chat because this community is really powerful. And there are VC investors who listen to woman inc, there are entrepreneurs, and so many amazing powerful women on the other end of this recording, AND I just want to be part of some entrepreneurial love stories, like “we were both part of the woman inc community, I invested in her business and we made millions. I just want it to all start at woman inc. SO if you're listening and we haven't met, please message me. Please say hi. And tell me if you'd be into some type of live woman inc event. Ok let's get into introducing my incredible guest this week. Andrea Lisbona is the founder and CEO of Touchland, the revolutionary brand of hand sanitizers that combine sleek, functional packaging with non-sticky, moisturizing, luxurious-feeling formulas that come in eight amazing scents. Setting out to disrupt the commoditized hand sanitizer industry, Andrea ran a Kickstarter campaign in 2018, which resulted in the brand reaching 450% of its initial fundraising goal and more than 1,500 pre-orders for the product in just one month. In Touchland's first year of business, the brand enjoyed success largely driven by their community of social media followers (until recently, this community was grown and fostered directly by Andrea herself!). In that year, Touchland surpassed over $2M in sales and landed retail distribution with ULTA, Urban Outfitters, Revolve, Liberty London, Sephora Mexico & many more. Touchland was instantly embraced by celebrities and influencers alike; the brand now counts Kris Jenner, Kesha, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyra Banks, and many more!  Now, Touchland has been expanding into new retail partnerships with Target, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and many more. Additionally, the brand's KUB Hand Sanitizer Dispenser--which is the first internet-connected solution of its kind--has exploded to represent 50% of their business, with strategic partners like Equinox, Louis Vuitton, Sweetgreen, Marriott and dozens more. All the while, Touchland has been donating their hand sanitizers to hospitals and teachers to assist those working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Andrea is originally from Barcelona and relocated to the US in 2018 in order to manage the growth of Touchland from the US. I can't wait for your guys to hear just her fire, you can feel her passion and she is a quintessential entrepreneur and I love to bring women like this onto the show because that energy is contagious. Alright, let's get over to my conversation with Andrea. 

After years of award-winning beauty journalism, Sophie Beresiner is global head of content at Liberty London. She is a columnist, and author of The Mother Project, and has documented her journey to motherhood via surrogacy to thousands of followers around the world.

Millennial entrepreneur Andrea Lisbona is setting out to disrupt the stale hand sanitizer industry with her innovative brand aimed at elevating everyday experiences, which has been in the works for more than a decade. Inspired by great innovators and the marriage of great function with great design, Andrea developed Touchland, a revolutionary brand of hand sanitizers that combine sleek, functional packaging with non-sticky, moisturizing, luxurious-feeling formulas that come in eight amazing scents. Lisbona ran a Kickstarter campaign in 2018, which resulted in the brand reaching 450% of its initial fundraising goal and more than 1,500 pre-orders for the product in just one month. In Touchland's first year of business, the brand enjoyed success largely driven by their community of social media followers (until recently, this community was grown and fostered directly by Andrea herself!). In that year, Touchland surpassed $2M+ in sales and landed retail distribution with ULTA, Urban Outfitters, Revolve, Liberty London, Sephora Mexico & many more. Touchland's innovative design and superior quality was instantly embraced by celebrities and influencers alike; the brand now counts Kris Jenner, Kesha, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyra Banks, Huda Kattan, KathleenLights and many more as fans!  At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, Andrea recognized the threat to the supply chain and pulled all manufacturing to North America so she could more closely manage the situation. After briefly selling out of Power Mists in mid-March, the brand amassed a waiting list of more than 34,000 orders! While most hand sanitizers remained out of stock, Touchland was able to ramp up production, clear regular FDA testing and get back on the shelves within a matter of weeks. Now, Touchland has been expanding into new retail partnerships with Target, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and many more. Additionally, the brand's KUB Hand Sanitizer Dispenser--which is the first internet-connected solution of its kind--has exploded to represent 50% of their business, with strategic partners like Equinox, Louis Vuitton, Sweetgreen, Marriott and dozens more. All the while, Touchland has been donating their hand sanitizers to hospitals and teachers to assist those working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Andrea is originally from Barcelona and relocated to the US in 2018 in order to manage the growth of Touchland from the US. She holds an MBA from ESADE and was a featured expert speaker at the European Commission. She currently lives in Miami with her husband and Chippy and Coco, their beloved schnauzers. In her spare time, she networks with other female entrepreneurs to share resources and advice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message

Der Erfolg mit Palmas im 163. Henkel-Preis der Diana war der 5. Erfolg für den Trainer Andreas Wöhler im zweitwichtigsten Rennen Deutschlands, dem Stuten-Derby. Er war der jüngste Trainer im illustren „Club 1000“, für den man ebenso viele Siege braucht. Mittlerweile ist er im 35. Trainerjahr und liegt mit aktuell 2247 Treffern lauf Platz 2 der Statistik hinter dem legendären Heinz Jentzsch (4041 Siege). Den wird er zwar nicht mehr einholen können, weil es gar nicht mehr so viele Rennen gibt, aber Ziele gibt es noch genug. Auch, wenn Wöhler große internationale Erfolge feiern konnte, mit Pferden wie Novellist, Paolini, Protectionist, Silvano und wie sie alle heißen, aber wer einen Melbourne-Cup gewonnen hat, der will das noch ein zweites Mal erleben. Dafür ging er im letzten Jahr sogar in eine zweiwöchige Quarantäne, „ich war der einzige bekloppte Trainer, der sich das angetan hat“, bekennt Wöhler, „eine grenzwertige Erfahrung.“ Ashrun landete auf dem 10. Platz, „er ist gut gelaufen, aber es ist eben auch vieles im Vorfeld schiefgegangen.“Wer Wöhler kennt, der weiß, dass das nicht sein letzter Versuch sein wird. Aber dafür braucht es auch die richtigen Pferde im Stall. Der Sieg von Palmas gehört zu den Highlights, jetzt wird mit ihr der Prix de l'Opéra am Arc-Wochende in Longchamp angepeilt. Frauke Delius hat Andreas Wöhler in seinem Trainingsstall im Gestüt Ravensberg besucht und mit ihm auch über Independent Miss, Spitzname „Emma“, gesprochen. Denn mit der hat der Rennstall Wöhler auch züchterisch den großen Wurf gelandet. Sie ist nämlich die Mutter von Isfahan, mit dem Wöhler 2016 sein 4. Derby gewonnen hat, jetzt ist er als Vater von Sisfahan, dem Derbysieger, und Isfahani, der Diana-Zweiten, in aller Munde.Die RaceBets Podcast-SchnitzeljagdAuch diesmal könnt Ihr wieder gewinnen: Auf der Webseite, in unserem Newsletter oder auf der Podcast-Seite in unserem Blog findet ihr drei Fragen, die Ihr beantworten könnt, wenn Ihr beim Podcast genau hinhört! Unter den Mitspielern mit den richtigen Antworten werden 25 x zwei 5 Euro-Wettgutscheine ausgelost.Wer wird der RaceBets Podcast-Champion?Gleichstand nach der zweiten Runde, das hatten wir noch nie. Sowohl die Herausforderin Saskia Woodall als auch die drei RaceBets-Wettexperten David Conolly-Smith, Christian Jungfleisch und Ronald Köhler hatten zwar Liberty London als Siegern, aber sonst auch nichts. Deshalb darf Saskia im Podcast mitmachen, gewinnt auch den 200-Euro-Wettgutschein, aber weil es ja kein echter Sieg war, verdoppelt sich der mögliche Gewinn für die junge Baden-Badenerin diesmal nicht: Es geht für sie in der 3. Runde erneut um 200 Euro, aber als Tochter eines Jockeys, die auch die Pferde von Jan Korpas führt, dürfte auch diese Hürde zu nehmen sein. Die RaceBets-Wettexperten müssen sich anstrengen!Ein Podcast von Frauke Delius.

Retail is supposed to consist of humans helping one another to find products that improve our lives. During the pandemic, that was challenged. One of the companies helping to bridge the gap was HERO, which strives to bring together the best of the retail world and the digital world. HERO has helped companies like Nike and Liberty London to keep retail associates employed by breaking down traditional retail silos. Founder and repeat Resilient Retail guest Adam Levene describes how HERO brings the warmth of the human touch to digital, and incorporates the ease of digital technology into physical spaces. In essence, they’ve helped to push the creative boundaries of retail in order to meet customers exactly where they are. Check out HERO Follow HERO on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Adam Levene on LinkedIn or Twitter

Hello lovely! If you’ve been following us for a while then you’ll know that we like to challenge the modern day narrative that love is something that comes from that one special romantic partner in life. This is one of the reasons why we like to hijack Valentine’s Day and use it to celebrate love in all its forms. And this year is no exception!  On Sunday we kicked off the start of our self-love challenge, 28 Days of Love and if you’re not already taking part, we’d love to invite you. This is our sixth year running it and it is always such a gorgeous four week journey, but this year, it feels like we all need it more than any other (right?!). If you’re worn out from global pandemics, lockdown, homeschooling, working from home, not going on holiday for over a year...then self-love is the balm that will help you recover, reclaim your energy and navigate the Coronacoaster.  If you’d like to join us then head over here for all of the details (https://loveprojectlove.com/28daysoflove) (it’s totally free!) And to get you in the mood we have pulled out one of our favourite podcast episodes from the archives: LOVE: it’s not just for Valentine’s, recorded two years ago at Liberty London. It is one of our favourite podcast episodes and so this week we are bringing it back from the archives! In this episode we talk about:  Why we are so passionate about busting the modern day myth that love is something that comes from that one special romantic partner in life The impact that belief has had on so many of our lives and our relationships.  How learning to love yourself is a skill that we can all get good at (and how it helps us to flourish as individuals and in our relationships) The different ways you can weave self-love into your day to day life Why so many of us resist self-love (and what to do about that) And how, when you start to tune into that inner loving voice your life will start to transform from the inside out     We are sending you the biggest cuddle and we hope to see you over on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/loveprojectlove/?hl=en) for 28 days of love.  We hope you enjoy the episode

Dion Nash founded Triumph and Disaster in 2011 after retiring from playing professional cricket for New Zealand’s national team. The independent brand’s hair, face and body care lines are inspired by New Zealand’s natural beauty and sold by Selfridges, Liberty London, Harvey Nichols, Mr Porter and hundreds of hotels and salons globally. The company also opened a new flagship store in Auckland earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to succeed on Amazon is a mystery that many DTC brands have tried and failed to solve. There are tricks to winning on the mega ecommerce site — tricks that no one tells you when you first put your product up for sale in the Amazon jungle. That’s why we’ve invited Ju Rhyu on the show. There were a lot of things that Ju wished she knew before she and her co-founders decided to launch Hero Cosmetics on Amazon. Things like what is brand gating? And how do you win the buy box? And what do you do about counterfeit products that pop up right when you start to have a little success?Ju found the answers to all of those questions and learned so much more as she grew Hero into one of the buzziest skincare brands on the market, which went from 0 to $1 million in year one,  and now not only sells on its website and on Amazon, but is also featured in retailers like Target, Madewell, CVS Pharmacy and more.On this episode of Up Next in Commerce, Ju spills the beans on what it takes to win big on Amazon, and how you can level up from there.Main Takeaways:Boxing Out Your Opponent: On Amazon, the first steps to success are winning the buy box and brand gating. It takes time, but if you take the steps to prove that you are the true owner of your product or IP, you’ll be able to avoid much of the pain that comes with selling on Amazon.If You Build It, They Will Come: Getting your product into retail locations is a mix of luck, perseverance, and creating your own destiny. Relentlessly pitching your product to anyone who will listen, and then jumping on trend-seeking retailers is a strategy to get your foot in the door. Also, having a PR strategy to build buzz may help drive interest in your brand. Far Out Future: Because 2020 accelerated the adoption of ecommerce, DTC brands are in a position to set the stage for where business is headed. From bike delivery to the creation of a DTC mall, Ju has a lot of predictions on what to look out for down the road.For an in-depth look at this episode, check out the full transcript below. Quotes have been edited for clarity and length.---Up Next in Commerce is brought to you by Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Respond quickly to changing customer needs with flexible Ecommerce connected to marketing, sales, and service. Deliver intelligent commerce experiences your customers can trust, across every channel. Together, we’re ready for what’s next in commerce. Learn more at salesforce.com/commerce---Transcript:Stephanie:Hello and welcome back to up next in ecommerce. This is your host, Stephanie Postles co-founder at mission.org. Today on the show we have Ju Rhyu the co-founder and CEO of Hero cosmetics. Welcome.Ju:Thank you. Thanks for having me.Stephanie:Yeah. I'm really excited that you took the time to call in from Paris. That's so fancy when I say Paris, maybe you're like, this is normal for me, but you feel fancy.Ju:It was a fun fact that I tell people, "Oh, by the way, I live in Paris."Stephanie:So tell me a little bit about Hero. I would love to hear the founding story of how you started it. I mean, it has tons of news coverage and I was reading so many different stories. And I want to hear from you though about how you came to found it.Ju:I mean, the story is I was living in Korea. I was working there as an expat in Seoul, South Korea, and I was suffering from adult acne. I don't know exactly what was causing it. Maybe it could have been the changing environment, the lower air quality change in lifestyle, or maybe stress, I'm not sure. I was really frustrated because I kept breaking out and it was always just hard for me to find a solution that worked for me. But in Korea I noticed a lot of people walking around with these acne patches on their faces. So I got really curious. I went to a pharmacy, I bought some, and then I was just amazed at how well it worked because it sucked everything out and protected me from touching the area and picking at it.Ju:It was really gentle on my skin. And then I immediately started wondering why I was learning about it then, and not like 15 years ago and why it wasn't more available in the US so I did some research and then that's when the idea of like, Hey, I should make this available in the US I think people would really like it.Stephanie:That's so cool. I mean, it seems like Korea, all the beauty trends right now are coming from there, everything when it comes to double cleansing and [inaudible]Ju:Well, the 12 step regimen.Stephanie:Yes. I try to follow the 12 step regimen. And I got a little overwhelmed. I'm like, Oh, this is a lot to clean my face. So you found this product in Korea. What did you do next? How did you have the idea? Because a lot of people find other products in other countries. I know, I at least have, or my oldest T brands really good, or Oh, this hammock is really good, whatever it may be. And I don't always think, I'm going to bring this back to the States and do this. So what were your next steps? Why was this the product that you wanted to bring back and start?Ju:First of all, for me, it solved a real problem that I was struggling with it worked better than anything else I had ever really used. And I just got to thinking if this is helping me, this could probably help a lot of other people state side as well. And then actually in Korea, when, if you're a cosmetics manufacturer or distributor, you're obligated to print the name of the manufacturer on the back of your package, that is not true in the US actually. And so the first thing that I did was I started contacting these patch manufacturers to see how much it would cost to buy them from them, how the manufacturing side would work. If they could work with me to develop something that I thought would be suitable for the US market. So I went to a bunch of pharmacies. I bought up a lot of packages. I looked at the backs of the boxes to see who the manufacturers were. And then I started my outreach.Stephanie:What were some of the biggest surprises when you're reaching out to these manufacturers?Ju:I mean, a lot of them didn't return my calls or my emails. I don't blame them. I mean something like random person contacting them about buying up a much of their patches for a business idea that was still very nascent. And so that was a little bit frustrating, but there were a few that did reply to and then there was a little bit of a language barrier just because I mean, I'm Korean American living and I was living in Korea. But my Korean isn't totally fluent. And so a little bit of a language barrier, but I got really lucky because I landed on the manufacturer that we work with today, who was more than happy to get my email was super easy to work with was very open and developing relationship. And that's how, probably how we got to where we are today. From that one cold email he happened to respond and we've been working together for now over three years.Stephanie:Oh, wow. That's really cool. So were they open to creating custom packaging? Because I know when I've looked into this space before, it seemed very black and white. You can have our packaging or something very expensive, but like it's still going to be our design. How willing were they to have something really custom?Ju:They were pretty willing. They were willing to customize design and basically customize anything that we really wanted. So they were pretty open to that. This is their business, they make products for other companies and other brands. And so they were pretty familiar with how that whole process works.Stephanie:And did you end up using a very similar or exact product of what you got in Korea that you started selling here? Or did you make any updates or changes?Ju:Yeah, I worked with the manufacturer to adjust to some things I thought were really important. So things like the adhesion or the stickiness or the absorption power of the actual patch of the hydrocolloid patch. So there were some customizations that were made for this product because I definitely wanted to create like the perfect acne patch. And that's how we landed on what we have now.Stephanie:That's great. And do you feel like you had a leg up because it looked like you've been working in the world of digital and e-commerce prior to Hero. Was there anything that you learned from your past life before Hero that you brought into founding the company?Ju:Oh yeah. All the time. So my background is I actually got my MBA at Columbia business school and then I worked in corporate America for a really long time. So I worked at Kraft foods, American express, I worked at Samsung. That's what brought me to Korea. And I mean, I still lean on my, on all those experiences. I lean particularly on my Kraft foods experience because that was in brand management where they train you in a certain way of thinking for marketing. So, consumer is always first to teach you about the retail landscape and there's a distinction between your consumer and your customer. They talk about like the brand ladder. There's so many things that I still fall back on and use to this day. And then for some of the other companies, things like processes or even knowing about email and open rates and how to really digest analytics like that, are things that I still use today.Stephanie:That's great. So I'm going to get a little crash course in craft methodology. So earlier you just mentioned distinction between consumer and customer. What do you mean by that and how do you practice that?Ju:Yeah, it's funny because in my mind they're very different, but I know sort of in the public, they both get used interchangeably, but the way that a lot of these CPG companies work is they didn't exist before at DTC world. So they always sold through a retailer like a Walmart or Costco or target, et cetera. And so those retailers were always referred to as the customer because those were the people that were actually buying your product. And then you would refer to the consumer as the end-user of the product. So the person who would inevitably eat your Oreo cookie or use your Clorox cleaning solution. Usually the consumer ended up being the consumer of the retailer. So it's really not like if you're working at Kraft foods the consumer is not technically your consumer. I mean, it is, but by way of the retailer. And so that distinction was always very important when it was written out.Stephanie:That's good. All right. So you've got your manufacturer, you've got your product being built. What next?Ju:Yeah. I have two co-founders Dwight and Andy, and then I do a lot of the product, the marketing, the PR basically the sales person. Dwight handles a lot of the supply chain ops. And then Andy, he does all our design and creative. So we had gotten together we decided the three of us were going to do this. We had the product concepts so it came. So the next thing was to come up with the brand and the product name, the brand name. And for me, it was really important that we choose a name that was very like evokes emotion or something emotive because I felt like acne was a very emotional category. There are a lot of people who feel bad about themselves or feel insecure when they have acne.Ju:And so I wanted a name that was really, I don't know like instilled confidence or was like a just evoked positive emotion. And so that's where we came up with the name Mighty Patch. And then we had to create designs does on the box really kind of create the whole brand feel of this product. And then the initial strategy was we were going to sell it on Amazon. So we launched it on Amazon. That was how we were going to distribute it. And then once we had the distribution part then came the other part, which is how do you sell it? So we had to get people to know about it buy it, leave us reviews and things like that.Stephanie:So let's dive a bit into launching on Amazon because I always hear very mixed emotions about selling on Amazon. And I want to hear your thought process about, starting their first. And did you do research on the platform to kind of see, what the space was like? Like what kind of things did you go through before deciding like Amazon's actually a good spot to start?Ju:Well, so we started this business almost like a side hustle. It was a side hustle and we were bootstrapped, we didn't raise money. And so for us, Amazon was like the most logical place to start because you have access to hundreds of millions of buyers. It doesn't take a lot of resources or investment to launch on Amazon. You can take advantage of their backend, like warehouses and fulfillment centers to help with the fulfillment part. So for us, like Amazon made so much sense and then also, back then it wasn't... we just had a hypothesis. And the hypothesis was that if we bring this product category to the US and position it more as a beauty product that it could do well.Ju:And so for us, the easiest way to test out that hypothesis was on a platform like Amazon. So rather than having to spend all the money to build a website and find a three PL and do things like that, the easiest and quickest way to test out our hypothesis was to put a page on Amazon. We said, let's see if people buy it. If people buy it, then we'll work on phase two, which would be launching a DTC channel.Stephanie:That's awesome. I think that's such a great way to have that, like MVP products. See if it works before investing too heavily into a big website and yeah, like you said, setting up three PLS. What kind of hiccups did you experience when you launched on Amazon or started that process?Ju:So one was we actually proved out our product market fit very quickly. And we actually ran out. We either I can't remember, but I think we almost ran out of inventory or we did run out of inventory. We had like our second order on a boat and it was supposed to be released, but like the timing didn't work out. And so it was really, really tight in terms of inventory planning. The other issue was we were getting people were now brand gated, but before we were brand gated, we're getting people attaching themselves to our listings as we were getting more and more popular. And so I don't know how many people know how Amazon really works, but a lot of times when you have a product page, it's not something that you own, unless you're brand gated.Ju:It's something that other people can sell that product, leveraging your product page. And then the idea is yeah, everyone has to win the buy box. And the buy box is when you're on an Amazon product page, and you add to cart, the person who's winning the buy box is the first person whose product you would add to your cart. So I didn't know any of this when we first started, I was like, why do you have to earn the buy box?Stephanie:I had no idea. I mean, I see that from a consumer side where it's like, you have other options, but I never go to those. It's like whoever's first is who I go with.Ju:Yeah. And it's really smart on Amazon's part, because as a seller, you have to earn it either by having really good reviews, like seller reviews or you have to earn it by having the best price. And so there are a lot of sellers, they'll price a penny cheaper, or like 5 cents cheaper, and then they'll win the buy box. Which inevitably is a very dangerous game because you can just sort of discount this product to zero. So anyways, we were getting people attaching themselves for a page, which wasn't good because we wanted to protect our products and our IP and all that. And then the other issue that we ran into was we started getting counterfeits mixed into our inventory. So there was a time where and I have a photo of it. It's like someone had literally ripped off our designs created like their own version of our box. I'll be at the designs were not like you could tell that it was fake. It wasn't a perfect copy. But somehow it had gotten mixed into our inventory. And then that fake product was getting shipped out to customers.Stephanie:How is that happen? I mean, was that like on the manufacturer or how does it get mixed into your inventory?Ju:I don't really know, but I think what happens is they probably attached themselves to our page at that time. And then won the buy box and started shipping this big products to these customers. I think some of them were returned, like people would return them and then it'd get mixed into our inventory that way. Stephanie:Oh, that's tricky. Yeah, because I've seen that in reviews on Amazon where people would be like, this is the authentic one. I've been buying this for five years and now it's a knock off. And I'm like well, how's that happened? But I guess he just didn't understand how that could happen, where I'm like well, the brand wouldn't have a knockoff, but yet now knowing how the buy box works and yeah, that can be really tricky. So how did you get those people off of your page when they started attaching themselves to your page? Like what did you do to rise above them?Ju:Yeah. So there's something that you can do on Amazon called brand gating. And you have to prove that you own the IP or the trademark to your brand name. So you present them, you submit all the evidence and then they will brand gate you, which means that you are sort of no longer a public page where people can attach themselves to your page. You and only you can can moderate or edit or sell on your page. And so that's what we did. And then since we've done that, it hasn't been a problem.Stephanie:Well, that's a really good lesson for anyone new trying to start out on Amazon. That is a possibility. Very good to know. So what's changed on Amazon since you launched there in 2017, what kind of things have changed?Ju:Well, our category now has just exploded. And it's funny because in September when we launched this September, 2017, it was us and maybe like one or two other products when you looked up acne patches, but now when you search for acne patches, there are like pages and pages and pages of acne patches that show up in the search results. And so sure competition [crosstalk 00:19:00]. We're the best seller, we have the best-seller badge.Stephanie:How did you get that? Just from actually being a bestseller or was there anything else behind that. I'm thinking way off course by looking at the Amazon page now.Ju:Yeah. So it's like a three-pronged strategy. One is you need to support your product and your page within the Amazon paid media ecosystem. As you need to run your sponsored product ads and your display ads. And so there's a whole advertising strategy. The other is you have to optimize your organic content. So your product titles, your page titles, your descriptions have the right key words, a plus content, video content, images. So that's the second strategy. And then the third part is kind of building your outside ecosystem. So having press point to your Amazon page or having influencers talk about your product and being available on Amazon and just sort of building your brand halo. So you have to be relentless. It definitely takes time. It took us about a year to get the bestsellers badge from the moment where we really started going after it.Stephanie:So let's talk a bit more about the competitive space, because like you said, beauty is very competitive. So many people are launching products. Like what do you all do to stay ahead from your competition?Ju:We will look at our messaging a lot. We always want to be sort of one step ahead in terms of how we message our products, why we're better really talking about our differentiation. We're also really evolving in terms of product portfolio. So we're best known for our patches, obviously that's whatever it is our bestseller on Amazon and elsewhere. But since then we've launched a lot of other products with like we have rescue bomb and then lightning won and then we're coming out with a bunch of other things next year to really build kind of a routine and regimen for acne. And so, I get the question a lot, like, why is your patch different from others? Like tell me about the patch. Like, they just want to know about the patch, but part of my job these days is really telling people that we're about much more than just the patch, we're really an acne brand. And so I think that tactic is something that is also differentiated from a lot of other competitors out there who may only have like a single patch product.Stephanie:Yeah. [inaudible] great because it shows that you're really invested in that whole market and you are always finding new products to offer to your customers, which is only going to help. Like how do you go about developing those new products and know what your customers want?Ju:It's a mix of art and science. It's some of it comes from well... We have a great PD team, product development team. Part of it comes from sort of research where we're always looking and reading at trends. And we're trying to react to white space that we see in the market. Part of it also just comes from our collective acne issues. Like sometimes I'll break out and I'll say, I really wish I had a product that did this. Why doesn't it exist? And then I'll talk to product development team. And then we'll create something that addresses that issue. Some of it also comes from research that we do with our customers or our consumers, excuse me. Well, we'll ask them what are you looking for? What else do you want to see from us? What other types of acne issues do you have that we could solve? So it's a little bit of like intuition comes from our own experiences. Some of it comes from data. It's kind of there's no perfect recipe, I guess we're coming up with your products.Stephanie:Yeah. Cool. So let's shift over a little bit into more wholesale deals and getting in retail, because I saw some of the retail locations that you're in, like Madewell and target J group. Very impressive. And so I'm sure everyone's like well, how did you get into those retail locations?Ju:Yeah. Okay. So we launched on Amazon September, 2017. I immediately started pitching retailers our product, and then anthropology was actually the first one to take us in January of 2018. And they took us as a-Stephanie:That's quick.Ju:Yeah. It was really quick which again, for me it just affirmed the idea that there was a need in the market for this type of product.Stephanie:What was your pitch? Tell us the magic.Ju:It was really like just a cold pitch email telling them what the product was, what it does, why it's gray included a picture in the email. So they had a visual really just use concise bullet points. And I mean, that's kind of it. I didn't attach a deck or anything like that.Stephanie:And did you have any data that you included that maybe won them over?Ju:I think I had talked about how acne patches in Korea were... so back then KBD was really hot. And I think I'd talked to them. I think I had mentioned that acne patches were really popular in Korea and that and there was a Korean brand that was quite popular. And so I wanted to bring like an American version of that product to the US so in a way that, buyers are usually trend seekers, they pay a lot of attention to the trends of their category. So I think she knew that acne patches a developing an emerging.Stephanie:That's great. So you got anthropology as your first retail partner. Was it easier to get the rest after you could point to anthropology and be like, see we're in here?Ju:I mean, it's definitely validation gives you street cred. But I think in 2018 when we launched in a lot of specialty retailers and I credit that to I'm a big believer in, if you build the demand, the retailers will come. And so once I started our PR push and we were mentioned in, into the gloss and business insider and Buzzfeed, I actually started getting quite a bit of inbound requests from buyers. So I remember like American Eagle was an inbound J crew, I believe was an inbound, Neiman Marcus was an inbound. So as we started getting more press and becoming more known on Instagram and things like that I actually started getting pitched from these buyers. They would email me and say, Hey, I heard about your product. I really want to try it. Can you send me some samples? And so that was sort of special.Stephanie:That's awesome. So how did you get this press to get in front of them? What kind of avenues were they finding you on, like, were they finding you from Instagram or was it actually in these articles that were somehow ending, ending up on their computer screen? How did that work?Ju:So there's a service that I used called Launch Grow Joy. I recommend to, I recommend them to like every entrepreneur that I've talked to, because it's sort of like DIY PR so you pay like a monthly or yearly fee, you log into their system and then they give you access to all these editors that are looking for content or products to talk about in their next article. I did all the pitching early on and like had mentioned before the first article that we really got was an into the gloss. And immediately after that article went up, I think I got like two or three inbound emails from retailers saying, Oh, I just read about your product. I really want to try it. And so I think if you know, what the buyers re like, usually depending on your category, they read certain things to know what the trends are and to know what's like new. So for beauty.Ju:And so the gloss is it's a publication that a lot of people read. And so I just got really lucky, I think with that first article and then just started pitching other beauty related publications and then sort of build [inaudible]Stephanie:That's really great. So now you're in many retail locations at that point? What kind of lessons did you learn that maybe you took to new retail partner you got?Ju:That's a good question. I think packaging is really, really important. I think that's why initially I think we stood out because our packaging was very colorful and it was very bright. And then it was pretty clear with product did on the packaging. And so for me, like anytime we make a packaging change, I always run it by our buyers. So when we launch new products and we're looking at a different color scheme or something like that, I'll always send it to our buyers to get quick feedback, because they'll know if it'll do well or won't do well. So that's a big one.Stephanie:Do you change packaging based on different retail locations whatever connects with anthropology might be very different than target.Ju:No, we don't, maybe we'll do different pack sizes, but we won't really change the design. So I think that's a big one. I mean, I've learned that working and staying close with the buyer is really important because they'll have a lot of input into your innovation too. Because, because sometimes like they're looking for a certain type of product and then they'll come to you and they'll be like, Oh, we'd love this. We'd love it if you made X, Y, Z product. And so I try to stay close with the buyers on innovation pipeline. I think it's really important to hold price. We started selling on Amazon. And then I actually was very worried in the beginning that no one would take us because we were on Amazon, because to your point, a lot of people have this love, hate relationship with Amazon.Ju:But actually what I found was that no one had a problem with it because we're three on Amazon. So we sell on their marketplace. Therefore we control the price because we could control the price. A lot of other retailers were okay with it. And in fact, they kind of see Amazon success as validation that it will probably do well at their store as well.Stephanie:Yeah, that makes sense. Very cool. So now with where the world's at today, and a lot of retail locations, declaring bankruptcy, what are you guys experiencing right now? And what's your go forward strategy?Ju:Yeah, this year has been an interesting year. We're luckily one of those businesses that actually benefited from COVID in a way and really two reasons, I think one reason is our distribution strategy. So the biggest channels that we sell in which are D to C, Amazon and Target are, they were always online or they never say it another way. They never had to close this year because like Target was considered an essential retailer, Amazon, they're online and then D to C is online. And so luckily we weren't a company that depended heavily on a retailer that did have to close so that, so we saw minimal impact. And then in fact, like, as these essential retailers, they get stronger. Our business actually just gets stronger as well. And then the other issue is since we all have to wear masks the masks because acne, and there's a term that people use is called [inaudible 00:33:08].Stephanie:Have not heard of that.Ju:Have you not? Its called [inaudible] And it's caused by either like the friction. So when you wear the mask, sometimes it rubs on her face and it causes friction and then that'll cause you to break out or I don't know if you've noticed this, but when I have the mask on it, it creates humidity when you talk like when you talk and when you breathe, it creates humidity. and that humidity gets trapped and creates bacteria, which causes you to break out. And so we've seen a lot of people suffer from mass MI looking for a solution and then they end up finding our products and our company. And so that's another reason why we've actually benefited from COVID in a way.Stephanie:Oh, that's good. So are you going after the masks masks me keyword or any other cameras coming?Ju:Yeah, actually when I first heard about maskne I don't know, maybe it was like April, like may or something like that, I immediately told my team and I said, Hey, we need to double down on this, on this word, let's write a blog post, let's do social content. We need to own maskne. I think we were the first ones probably to come up with like content around maskne and to do, to even create a bundle on our website for a mass me. And then since then I've seen some other people do that, but I saw that as definitely an opportunity for us.Stephanie:Yeah. That's, really good. So I want to move over into the mentorship category now, because I saw that you have Jamie Schmidt as your mentor and she created schmaltz and she started in a farmer's market and then ended up selling it to Unilever. So amazing mentor. I want to learn a bit about the types of things that she's guiding you on or the most memorable pieces of advice that she's given you.Ju:Oh gosh. So she helps me a lot with distribution because she also obviously had built and sold a company that's similar in terms of distribution strategy. Like they weren't just D to C. They also sold that big box retail and had a pretty extensive they had extensive distribution. And so I remember when we did a mentoring session for Inc magazine, one of the questions I asked her was around like succeeding at target and how to do that, how to ensure success because it's a really important relationship. You want to make sure you get it right. You don't really have a second chance. So she gave give a lot of really good advice and tips on that and also how they support it.Ju:I remember her saying that they ran a lot of geo-targeted ads and some of the top like 50 or a hundred stores to drive traffic to, to the target stores. So that was a really good idea. And even, even now I hadn't recently sent her an email about sort of international distribution, because I know they have quite a few international distributor partners how to navigate those relationships what those relationships should look like. And then people should definitely follow her on Twitter. She gives a lot of really good advice on Twitter for free. So I'm always following what she tweets.Stephanie:She's very smart. I follow her as well. So what kind of thoughts did she have around expanding internationally? And are you working towards doing that or are you already international?Ju:We're kind of international, like we sell on Amazon Canada, we sell at Liberty London in the UK. It hasn't been a big push for us just because US market alone is so big and then we already have so much work. But it's definitely something we have our eyes set on just because for us, acne, we want to make our products available for anyone who has acne. I think they really do help people who break out. And so that's obviously not just limited to the US it's really a global problem. Anyone who breaks out should be able to access our products. And so it is, yeah, it's in the strategy for sure. I think it's a matter of prioritizing it when we have the time.Stephanie:Cool. And so by taking a product that you found in Korea and bringing it back here, it seems like there'd be a lot of room to go other places and be like oh, and here's another product I can bring to the US and another one, like do you ever get tempted when you travel or traveling to buying other products and be like this worked once. Why wouldn't I just launch more things on Amazon?Ju:Yeah, I haven't had a product idea yet, but living in Paris I do see things here where I'm like oh, wow. I wish I could introduce this to the US. I think it could do really well.Stephanie:What are some things in Paris doing well, or unless you don't want people to steal your idea because we have many customers who might, I don't know.Ju:Well, I'll say there's a retail idea. There's a retail chain that does quite well here and that doesn't exist in the US and again, it was sort of the same thing. I'm like, why does it exist in the US? And I think you're right. I think that's like one of the great things about traveling is you get to really explore and learn a different culture and discover different products or different services that could be adaptable to a different country, a different market. And so I kind of have two ideas that are kind of like that already.Stephanie:All right. So I want to move into a couple more like higher level ecommerce questions because you've been in the industry for awhile. I want to hear what kind of trends or patterns are you most excited about right now?Ju:I think there's a lot of cool stuff in food that's happening. I think I'm really interested... For me personally, I'm really interested in the environment and sustainability, and I see a lot of cool ideas around local delivery by bike. So it's zero emission. It gets a product from point A to point B. It is a lot more sustainable. I think that's really interesting. I think food again is also interesting. And especially with COVID and this year and how I think the uptake with buying food online has probably skyrocketed. I think there are a lot of people who weren't used to doing their groceries online. So I'm really curious to see innovation that comes out with food. I'm also very interested in sort of this marketplace concept that I see coming up and popping up. There's a new marketplace called [inaudible 00:41:57].Stephanie:Yeah. I was just reading about that this morning.Ju:Yeah. So it's sort of like a D to C. I guess it's a good D to C marketplace or some marketplace for D to C brands, almost like an online mall, which I think sounds really interesting as well. So I don't know. I mean, there's just a ton of stuff going on. I think for sure, like ecomm is going to be it because we've seen the adoption just really increase in penetration over the past eight months, I guess. So I'm curious to see what the innovation is going to be like, but I already see a ton of ideas happening at the moment.Stephanie:Yeah. Awesome. All right. Let's move over to the lightning round, brought to you by Salesforce commerce cloud. This is where I'm going to ask you a question and you have a minute or less to answer. Are you ready Ju?Ju:I'm ready?Stephanie:All right. So what's up next on your Netflix queue other than Emily and Paris, obviously?Ju:Oh, I'm watching the Crown, the newest season.Stephanie:Is it good? Someone just said that yesterday.Ju:Oh yeah. Because it's all about princess Diana and Prince Charles. So yes, it's good.Stephanie:Awesome. Where are you traveling to next when you're able to travel again?Ju:I really want to go to Korea actually. I want to go to Seol.Stephanie:Find more trends.Ju:Yeah. Find more trends. I want to see my relatives. I want to meet my vendors. Yeah, I would really like to go there.Stephanie:Fun. What do you not understand today that you wish you did?Ju:I wish I could understand TikTok better.Stephanie:Do you guys use TikTok?Ju:We're very heavy on TikTok. It's one of our most important social channels, but I don't know. I find it so time-intensive to make the videos and create the content and stuff, but there's some people who are amazing at it.Stephanie:So what kind of what are your best performing videos on TikTok?Ju:Oh, the peeling off the patch and that video. Yeah, because it's like kind of like a doctor Pimple Popper moment. It's kind of gross, but satisfying. And those videos will get like millions of views in like 48 hours.Stephanie:I had a feeling that was going to be what it was. I can advertise those videos all the time. I don't know what I clicked on at one point in my life, but I can all that advertised to me on Facebook and wherever I'm at. [inaudible] stop following me. Cool. If you were to have a podcast, what would it be about and who would your first guest be?Ju:Oh, that's a good question, because I actually thought about having a podcast. I would have a podcast around entrepreneurship. I don't know exactly how it would be different from other topics, but something around probably entrepreneurship, maybe how people made the first million dollars or something like that. And then my first guest would probably be Jim [inaudible 00:45:11].Stephanie:There you go. That's to mean you already have that connection, it sounds like a hit to me. All right. And the last one, we talked a little bit about trends or patterns you're excited about. This is a little bit different. What one thing do you think is going to have the biggest impact on ecommerce within the next year?Ju:Well, I mean, I guess the pandemic has already had its impact. In the next year... I don't know. I mean I think probably this big sustainability push is... I don't know if it will be in the next year, but I think we will start to see it impacting ecommerce in a significant way, in packaging in your carbon footprint. And I think we're going to see a lot more of it in the next year for sure.Stephanie:All right Ju, this has been a really fun interview. I love talking about how you launched on Amazon and how to get into retail. I feel like there's a lot to learn. Where can people find out more about you and your cosmetics?Ju:You can find more about Hero cosmetics either on Instagram. The handle is Hero cosmetics website, herocosmetics.com. And then for me, you can find me on Twitter. It's just my first name, last name, J-U-R-H-Y-U, and then same handle on Instagram.Stephanie:Awesome. Thanks so much for joining.

Paula González fue de las primeras en confiar en este podcast (aún sin conocernos) y ahora he podido comprobar cuáles son los motivos de su éxito. Sacrificio, trabajo duro, inspiración constante y la comunicación perfecta para crear una comunidad que alcanza los 95.000 seguidores.Fundó The Singular Olivia hace ya 10 años y desde entonces no ha dejado de crear productos de cosmética natural con ingredientes de calidad. Jabones, champús sólidos, sprays hidroalcóholicos con olor a mojito y velas que teletransportan. Además, lleva a su tienda online todos esos productos de otras marcas que le apasionan como Emma Hardie, The Ordinary, Bioeffect o Rahua y se ha convertido en consultora para otras marcas.Paula es de esas personas que inspiran y en este episodio no sólo hablamos de belleza sino de todas esas personas que ha conocido en el camino del emprendimiento y que le acompañan a día de hoy como @somosbonjour, @sallyhambleton, @zubidesign, @sumacruz o @luciabe. También hablamos de Zara o de París, la ciudad a la que volveremos en cuánto se pueda viajar.Notas del podcast: -Vídeo The Singular Olivia: https://bit.ly/3qaWXq1-Goop de Gwyneth Paltrow: https://bit.ly/3qf8rc0-Byrdie Beauty: https://bit.ly/3oeN6Ol-Allure: https://bit.ly/33tNhgO-Le Bon Marché: https://bit.ly/37g6aom-Liberty London: https://bit.ly/39zHhXk-Aceite capilar Rahua: https://bit.ly/33wgWFQ-Orveda: https://bit.ly/3lm19Qb-Selfridges: https://bit.ly/33tsj1o-Cult Beauty: https://bit.ly/36qadiV-Net A Porter: https://bit.ly/3obWTnY-Niche Beauty: https://bit.ly/2HRMkHr-Laconicum: https://bit.ly/2VjjYc4-Blake Lively:https://bit.ly/39piFRe-Macarena Gea: https://bit.ly/2Vg8vdc-Raquel Carrera: https://bit.ly/36lvBpn-Joyería Catbird NY: https://bit.ly/33Q12qj-Sézane: https://bit.ly/2Vf4m9y-Jeanne Damas: https://bit.ly/2JoLy5g-Garance Doré: https://bit.ly/3lkzYVR-Emily in Paris: https://bit.ly/2JoFOZj-Colette: https://bit.ly/36lKc43-Mi Canesú: https://bit.ly/3o8NOwf-Paula G. Furio: https://bit.ly/36pe7IH-Marina Goñi Studio: https://bit.ly/3mmxdF1- The Ordinary: https://bit.ly/3qo96YW-Bioeffect: https://bit.ly/37jYpxR-Emma Hardie: https://bit.ly/3olysVB-Oskia: https://bit.ly/3mnMiGi-Sally Hambleton: https://bit.ly/3moeTLC-Zubi Design: https://bit.ly/3ll5HX6-Somos Bonjour: https://bit.ly/39pDewZ-Charuca: https://bit.ly/3mpbU5t-Audacia Comunicación: https://bit.ly/3mpkuRI-Berana Ginecológica: https://bit.ly/3muw8uP-Alejandra De la Cruz: https://bit.ly/3mmxM1m-Vanesa Tienda Ah Bilbao: https://bit.ly/33AtcVT-Suma Cruz: https://bit.ly/3o1T0SK-Lucía Be: https://bit.ly/2JoZAUi-Daniel Figuero: https://bit.ly/2JdeL3m-Podcast Sí es lo que parece: https://bit.ly/3fRQNGw-Podcast Gabinete de Curiosidades: https://bit.ly/2HR9T2X-Marianne y Leonard: Palabras de Amor (Movistar+) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining Margo in her windowsill today is Misha Zadeh Graham. Misha sketches, paints, and collages from her home studio in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, overlooking the Puget Sound. She is the founder of Turquoise Creative, whose unique line of handmade, cut-paper greeting cards and letterpress note cards debuted at the 2002 National Stationery Show and were soon picked up by high-profile boutiques throughout North America and Europe such as Barneys New York, Kate's Paperie and Liberty London. Her cards have been featured in many publications including RealSimple, Lucky, Sunset, and O, the Oprah Magazine and she has also licensed artwork to online and established printed stationery leaders. Margo and Misha chat about: Misha’s unclear path to finding graphic design and where she found it The rigorous design school at University of Washington Some different experiences with licensing Dealing with copyright infringement The willingness and confidence to push for work you believe in Creating quality over quantity  And much more! Misha draws inspiration from her childhood spent poring over Persian miniatures and weavings, as well as the modern and Nordic influences she picked up in her studies at the University of Washington and beyond. She loves to play with color, pattern, quirky animals, and all sorts of flora. You can find her creating bold imagery adorning textiles, housewares, and of course, paper goods. Connect with Misha: http://www.mishazadeh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mishazadeh/

Michael Stephens has spent over 10 years working for some of the world's most respected British brands - including i-D Magazine, Vice Media, Liberty London, Ted Baker, and Virgin Atlantic. Was he happy though? Struggling with a life-threatening eating disorder and a series of burnouts led him to leaving everything he worked so hard for - starting from his career to his home in London. It's a story about getting better both physically and mentally. We touch upon topics like what is ‘well-being'? Why is ‘self-care' so important? How are mental health and creativity connected & how to achieve work-life balance? Can you relate?   Also a special thanks goes to Zyro.com, beautifully designed and an incredibly easy to use platform to create your own website. Use code DOWHATYOULOVE to get 30% off.

Michael Edward Stephens Michael is a mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate. He spent over 10 years working in creative leadership positions for some of the world's most respected British brands within the fashion, travel and retail industries - including i-D Magazine, Vice Media, Liberty London, Ted Baker and Virgin Atlantic. He now runs his own retreat and workshop business, Create Space Retreats, promoting the importance and value of self-care, specifically within the creative and LGBTQ+ communities.

Show Notes:0:43 - West Yorkshire2:10 - Liberty [London] fabrics2:15 - Brick pattern quilt2:28 - Liberty [London] fabrics3:33 - Chris’s baby Liberty quilt (please ‘like’ the photo while you’re there)5:39 - Liberty [London] fabrics5:50 - Modern Improv[isation]5:52 - Punky6:00 - Traditional [quilt] blocks6:03 - Improv[isation]6:12 - Hand tying quilt6:28 - Hodgepodge6:29 - Punky6:36 - Punk music6:37 - Ethos of Punk6:56 - QuiltCon6:57 - Nashville7:48 - Instagram8:41 - Liberty [London] fabrics10:13 - Op shop10:24 - Op shop10:31 - Improv[sation quilting] style11:12 - Paralysis by choice11:26 - Necessity is the mother of invention11:37 - Applique13:30 - QuiltCon13:31- Nashville13:38 - Sherri Lynn Wood13:43 - QuiltCon, Nashville 201913:45 - Sherri Lynn Wood13:57 - Austin13:58 - Armish quilts14:04 - Festival of the Quilts in the UK14:12 - International Quilt Museum14:14 - Baltimore Album Quilts14:36 - The Littlest Hobo14:50 - Hobo the dog15:31 - Quilting muder mystery novel series, Southern Quilting Mysteries by Elizabeth Spann Craig16:08 - Kickstarter16:23 - Airstreams16:29 - Scooby Doo16:32 - The Mystery Machine Van16:48 - Covid-1917:11 - New York17:23 - Nashville17:24 - Austin17:35 - Chicago18:16 - Cricket18:21 - Sleep sound machines18:38 - Nine-Patch [quilt block]18:40 - Mink18:51 - Oakshott Cotton18:53 - Kona Cotton18:58 - Kona Cotton in Highlight19:01 - Fluorescent yellow colour19:04 - Kona Cotton in Acid Lime19:07 - Kona Cotton in Highlight19:38 - Paul Smith19:48 - QuiltCon19:51 - Reprint and Repurpose20:27 - Instagram20:33 - Block printed fabric21:35 - Sheffield, England21:41 - Aurifil22:03 - HSTs [half-square triangles]22:20 - Basting22:53 - Jen Broemel22:56 - Improv[isation]22:59 - QuiltCon23:04 - Tricia Royal of @bitsandbobbins23:07 - Chicago23:15 - @SherriLynnWood23:20 - Nashville [QuiltCon 2019]23:40 - Hand tied quilt23:44 - Improv[isation]24:05 - Football [soccer]24:11 - Cricket24:19 - Goalkeeper24:39 - @Captain_Eyeliner24:41 - Wheatpaste artist24:44 - Wheatpaste25:04 - Wheatpaste hashtag [#wheatpaste]25:11 - @basquiat_archive25:24 - @internationalquiltmuseum25:26 - NebraskaFollow Chris:Instagram - @AFullEnglishhttps://www.chrisenglishquilts.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudiohttps://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilterhttps://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

In this episode Mark talks to Chris James. Chris has recently emigrated from the UK, with his young family and is loving life in Melbourne, albeit getting used to a new reality! Chris is a high-performance CEO & Co Founder with a deep experience in building companies, and driving growth. Most recently, he founded & scaled a premium health & wellness brand from scratch, and sold a 3 year Business Licence Agreement (EU) at the end of 2019. Chris Created & developed a range of award winning premium health products stocked at over 100 leading stores across the UK, including Harrods, Liberty London, SpaceNK, and Wholefoods markets is an Author (Random House, Penguin) ~ 'Mind Body Cleanse' by Chris James, voted as best self-help book in Your Fitness Magazine. He nailed the QVC Shopping Channel and sold out of stock in the first 60 hair-raising seconds live on air! And Voted as one of the TOP-10 Yoga teachers in the UK. Trained Teachers internationally. His hobbies include, Cricket, playing bass guitar, scuba diving, and surfing and in this episode Mark quiz's Chris on many of his traveling highlights as he has criss crossed the planet over the years. Connect with Chris at WEBSITE http://chrisjamesmindbody.com TWITTER https://twitter.com/CJMindBody INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/chrisjamesmindbody/ FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/chrisjamesmindbody Connect with Humaneity at www.humaneity.com https://www.facebook.com/Humaneity https://twitter.com/HumaneityGroup https://www.instagram.com/humaneity_inspires/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HumaneityChannel Humaneitys Collaboration Partners BPO Heroes www.bpoheroes.com Websites 4 Small Business https://www.web4business.com.au/ DickieTv www.dickietv.com

A very warm welcome to the first Style Natters Podcast! In this podcast for our first ‘Style Natter’ we are excited to be joined (virtually over the internet) by Madeleine Macey, Chief Marketing Officer at much loved Liberty London.We chatted to her amongst other things about her life in fashion and working at such an iconic Store. What it has been like for Liberty during lockdown as well as her favourite time of year at the store and her own personal fashion & style tips.As well as this wonderful interview, we discuss new brands we’ve fallen in love with and trends we’re embracing.Masks and face coverings we’ve spotted and are functional and stylish!Personal styling tips we’ve learnt in lockdown.Each podcast we also set ourselves a style challenge which we’ll post on Instagram too. As stylists we feel we should set ourselves styling challenges to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. Do listen to what challenge we have set each other!Other topics include, what we couldn’t do without in our homes during lock down as well as self care and grooming tips we’ve had to learn to do ourselves!Finally we chat about our favourite summer trends. Each podcast we think about what stylish things we would prioritise doing when short for time.We hope you enjoy our first podcast, we’d love your feedback, so do get in touch via our instagram DM @stylenattersLove, Camilla & Emma x

Hailing from Essex, the young singer-songwriter crafts her unique vintage-pop sound from her love for classic rock, pop and soul. Taking her cues from the silky production of acts like Lana del Rey, and incorporating elements of synth, indie and alternative – Elle Novella's music is deeply inspired by household names like Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac. Following the release of her debut single ‘Shake Me', Elle has already received BBC Essex airplay and was featured on talkRADIO where she performed live and was interviewed by host Bob Mills. She has played as a guest act for Open Mic UK and her debut single was also added to Liberty London's in-store playlist. Elle Novella returns bigger and better than ever with the release of ‘Poison', dropping May 15th. Elle recorded her debut EP 'Visions' with rising producer Anthony Trueman and engineer Felix Davis (Lana Del Rey, Youngr). An English Literature graduate, Elle has always had an interest in art and storytelling. This is visible through her unique and poetic lyrics. Elle changes identities and narrative point of view with every song. As a writer she masters the craft of shedding her own ego, diving into the soul of another person and experiencing the world from that point of view. IG: @elle.novella Hosts IG: @ambitious1k, @qdroppindope, @youcantsitwithusradio, @thresholdbrace facebook:@you can't sit with us twitter@Y.C.S.W.U. radio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ycswu/support

**This week in The Carriage House, it's Hollywood meets Boston meets Hollywood again as we welcome television mogul (#excuseme) Mike Schur! You know him from THE OFFICE, PARKS AND REC, THE GOOD PLACE, and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, but he and Ronna go way back. After some catching up (what does Ronna hate more: her middle name or bath bombs?), it's advice time. In this XL episode, we opine on what to do when your dog sitters drink your entire wine collection, dating your roommate's brother, the curse of being able to give amazing blowjobs, and how to deal with a partner's eating habits when you have misophonia...plus another thorny cliffhanger. And our giveaway this week is a beautiful box of Claus Porto hand soaps straight from Liberty London! https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/guest-soap-box-R304986006.html **This episode was previously recorded. As always, join us at patreon.com/askronna for bonus episodes every Friday, and don't forget our new VIDEO podcast tier! $2 from every membership to the new tier in June (Pride Month!) will go to the Trevor Project, which focuses on suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ+ youth.

I first caught a glimpse of Brazilian Moritz Glik's delightful work over 7 years ago at Liberty London. The three pieces I saw there were enough to get me hooked forever! Originally a shoe designer, Glik is the sweetest, wisest and hard working men! He is based in NYC, where all his creations are handmade. Moritz design a kaleidoscope of colourful jewels moving with every movement. His jewellery ignites pure joy and playfulness in everyone lucky enough to wear them. #nobodyshakesitlikemoritzglikWhy did you choose to become a jewellery designer?How did you blend traditional technique with a playful, avant-garde sensibility in your signature locket design? What is your signature design element? How did you develop your innovative but timeless DNA across MUDA/ CORE / APOLLO collections? How important is drawing in the design process for you? How precise should it be?...

In this weeks episode, I chat with Textile Designer Angie Parker. Since recording in April 2019 Angie has gone to achieve some incredible milestones in her business she was featured in the New Collectables' Collection at Liberty London, had a design created for MADE.COM and was featured in an exhibition of nineteen of the leading UK rug makers and designers 'Under your Feet'. Angie and I chat work/life balance, why we should celebrate our successes and the joy of marketing using Instagram and mailing lists.   Show Notes   Connect with Me Instagram: https://instagram.com/samburgessuk Root Grow Thrive Coaching: https://smallandmighty.co/root-grow-thrive   Connect with Angie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieparkertextiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/angieptextiles Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AngieParkerTextiles Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-parker-a3533398/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/angieparker3572   Links Mentioned Ghazal from Soremi Jewellery: https://www.instagram.com/soremijewellery/ Get 50% of Flodesk with this affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/SAMCO1

Podcasts really shouldn’t be this much fun! The word “iconic” is for once apt, as we have a wide-ranging chat in the studio with these two UK-yet-global retailers, Fortnum & Mason, and Liberty London. With over 400 years of history being them we hear how focus, sticking to your DNA and having a real personality infuse both retailers.   Zia Zareem-Slade (Customer Experience Director at Fortnum & Mason) and Eric Fergusson (Ecommerce Director at Liberty London) join Jamie Merrick and Ian Jindal in our London studio.   We discuss their roles, what makes their businesses distinctive, “a celebration of the exceptional” and retail ‘as a movement’; from ‘joy-giving gifts’ to being ‘more relevant to more people more often’, via ‘how I got my job’. During this free-ranging conversation you’ll certainly agree that they are ‘never monotone’.   We mention the insta feeds a couple of times in the podcast so do get a slice of the glamour at www.instagram.com/fortnums and www.instagram.com/libertylondon Run time: 45 minutes.   INFORMATION: Gail Schuman: www.linkedin.com/in/gailshuman/ Jennifer Roebuck: www.linkedin.com/in/jroe/ Robin Phillips: www.linkedin.com/in/robin-phillips-rgp/ Vera Hartmuth: www.linkedin.com/in/vera-hartmuth-7405962/ Ian Jindal: www.linkedin.com/in/ianjindal/ and www.twitter.com/ianjindal   Recorded on location in London, UK at Spiritland Studios. Episode photo credit: Ian Jindal.

Duncan Grant is a painter/printer/designer Currently painting again after a year drawing and designing. Working on a series of paintings of scenes both real and imagined from his childhood growing up in and around Gravesend. A highlight in Duncan's career includes winning a design competition launched by Liberty London. www.duncangrantartist.com Frances Beaumont Frances Rowley Beaumont is a retired Occupational Therapist, but also an artist and author. Frances is currently working on a book which is a love story, memoir and biography centred around the extraordinary life of John Oliver, a man born without hands. She is a member of the 'Faversham Inklings' writing group and you will be able to hear members reading from their work as part of the Faversham literary festival in February 2020. www.francesbeaumont.co.uk

Llega un nuevo programa de Pecados Veniales en LibertadFM. El mejor programa sobre el lujo y el estilo de vida de la radio española. Tenemos con nosotros a Jorge Vázquez, propietario del restaurante mexicano Iztac en Madrid, donde paladear la verdadera cocina azteca. Hablamos con el artista mallorquín Pep Guerrero sobre su estilo y la exposición que está realizando en Can Prunera de Sóller con el título de Desde oriente a occidente para mostrar al espectador un viaje diferente por la historia del arte. Entrevistamos a Myriam Yébenes, del Instituto de Belleza y medicina estética Maribel Yébenes para hablar de los últimos tratamientos de belleza, tan populares como Alma Q, Glow Renew o Coolsculpting. Hemos estado en la Bodegas Licinia y entrevistamos a Víctor Algora, su propietario para hablar de estos maravillosos caldos con denominación de origen Madrid. Por ultimo os contamos una increíble recreación realizada por la artista Jessica Farrel con más de 105.000 piezas de Lego del conocido edificio de Liberty London. Pecados Veniales con Ramón Biosca, Alfonso Escámez, Vicente Alonso, Maria Gijón, German Giménez y Hernando Reyes.

This is episode 5 where I am joined by textile designer Eva Sonaike.    ABOUT EVA:  Eva Sonaike is the founder of Eva Sonaike, a London-based interiors and lifestyle brand creating luxurious textiles and home décor products. Eva, who was born and raised in Germany and is of Nigerian heritage, has taken the best elements of these two cultures to inspire her work. The result being designs that bring the vibrancy of African colours and aesthetics to the luxury home décor and accessories market.     We talk about:   What led her to starting a textile design business, and the journey of turning a hobby into a full-time business   How her first collection attracted the attention of Selfridges and Liberty London, two prestigious London department stores. How being in the right place at the right time has led to some of her biggest opportunities.   Celebrating ten years of Eva Sonaike and what has this journey taught her about herself and as a business leader   Developing the characteristics of a textile designer and the importance of business acumen   Using trade shows to help get her brand exposure, and what participation has taught her about branding and building a world-class brand   Why you shouldn’t say yes to every opportunity   The perception of luxury African Design in a western market   Getting her products into African countries, the ease of doing business   Overcoming discouragement and seasons of doubt   Balancing family and business     Links and resources mentioned in this episode  Selfridges - https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/ Liberty London - https://www.libertylondon.com Fenwick - https://www.fenwick.co.uk The Observer Magazine - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/may/06/african-express-how-bright-textiles-brought-one-london-home-to-life Alara - @alaralagos https://www.instagram.com/alaralagos/?hl=en Temple Muse - http://www.temple-muse.com Concept Store in Rwanda get name Eki Orleans - https://ekisilk.com Lisa Folawiyo - http://www.lisafolawiyo.com Aburi Gardens Ghana - https://touringghana.com/aburi-botanical-gardens/ Google Analytics - https://analytics.google.com//   Where you can go to find out more about Eva https://www.evasonaike.com Instagram: @evasonaike - https://www.instagram.com/evasonaike/?hl=en Facebook: @evasonaike - https://www.facebook.com/evasonaike/   Get the full show notes at: www.atelier55design.com/podcast    Behind the Design is brought to you by atelier | 55

In this episode of The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Cher and I chat about an amazing event we went to at Liberty London to celebrate the launch of this year's advent calendar. We discuss how we didn't know what to do with the green heads of our posh carrot hors d'oeuvres so took dramatic action and will also give a few clues (but no giveaways) as to what you'll find inside the calendar.We also chat about Dr Sam's new moisturiser, a fab new product that's coming from The Inkey List and so much more.Finally, we tell you more about the Outspoken Beauty X Fenwick roadshow which kicks off on October 1st. All the details will be on the Fenwick website and tickets are officially on sale from 19.9.19. So hope to see you there x

006: I Went to London and All I Got Was This Yarn Released April 23, 2019 In this episode, Anne announces the winner of the last giveaway, talks about her trip to London, and announces another giveaway! Winner! Congratulations to Euphistic81 on Instagram, who won the giveaway announced in episode 5 from Dragonfly Fibers and Knitter's Pride! London! Anne and her daughter visited two fashion-related sites in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Fashion and Textile Museum, as well as the Fashion Museum in Bath. The V&A was hosting special exhibits about Dior and Mary Quant, but also has a permanent exhibit that includes knitwear. The Fashion and Textile Museum rotates it's exhibits frequently. Even if they aren't showing knitwear at the time, this small museum is very informative! The Fashion Museum in Bath walks you through centuries of fashion through 100 representative outfits, as well as hosting an additional exhibit that changes from time to time. The Mary Quant exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum featured a hand-knit dress surrounded by several of the knitting and sewing patterns Quant created so people could make their own versions of her designs. Some of her knitting patterns are available as PDFs from sellers on Etsy. Three Yarn Shops to Visit The Village Haberdashery is located in the West Hampstead area of London, just a short walk from the nearest Underground station. It focuses mainly on yarn and fabric crafts, but is a great little all-around craft store. Liberty London is well known for their Liberty fabrics, but it's also the flagship store for Rowan yarns. For many of us, this is a rare opportunity to take a gander at Rowan's entire line! My sweater's worth of Erila Knight's British Blue 100 from Wool in Bath, UK. Also, the project bag gifted to Anne by Wool's owner, Laura, as a thank you for contributing hats for The Big Knit 2019. Wool is a cozy, welcoming yarn shop just a short walk from the Bath Spa train station in Bath, England. They have an extensive collection of British yarns, a welcoming staff, and a gentle shop dog names Toby. Be sure to stop by on your way to or from the Roman Baths to give Toby a pat and take the time to peruse their extensive pattern offerings! Upcoming Events April 27, 2019 is Local Yarn Store Day. Be sure to check the listings to see if your LYS is participating. Whether they are officially involved of now, consider swinging by to show some support for your local brick-and-mortar stores that day! For those in New England, April 27 is also the day of the Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival. Anne will be there with her family. Will you? Say hi if you see her there! Giveaway Be sure to listen to the episode to learn how to enter our newest episode for a Japanese Knot bag from LittleComfortsAtoZ and a hank of handspun alpaca from Peru. The episode 6 giveaway is a project bag from LittleComfortsAtoZ (Look for her on Etsy), a hank of handspun alpaca yarn, and a set of stitch markers! Featured Music The first song featured was "The Can't Find Kelly" sung by Billy Merson and is available at the Free Music Archive. The second song was "Ca Bages Ca Beans and Car Rots," sung by Florrie Ford, also available from the Free Music Archive. If you are a musician who would like a song featured on the program, or if you have comments or feedback, please contact the show at anne@familypodcasts.com. Support the Show You can help support this show by buying your laundry detergent through Dropps, like I do! It comes to my door every quarter without my having to worry about it. The pods use no plastic--not even in their packaging--and they work. And at half the price I had been paying for pods, the switch was a no-brainer for me. Give them a try and a portion of the price will support the podcast at no additional cost to you! Social Media You can follow Anne on Instagram or Ravelry as @ithoughtiknewhow. She posts articles related to knitting and yarn on the Facebook Group and on Twitter as @ThoughtIKhewHow. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the podcast app of your choice. There is now a Ravelry Group for the show. Be sure to join and introduce yourself!

Happy Day of Love! We cannot wait for you to hear this next episode. It is our first live podcast recording which took place last night at none other than Liberty London and wow was it a powerful one!  **We talked about: ** * Why we are SO passionate about busting the modern day myth that love is something that comes from that one special romantic partner in life * The impact that belief has had on so many of our lives and our relationships.  * The exciting rise in a new approach to love - that has self-love at the heart of it - that is empowering and liberating and actually helps us to flourish as individuals and in our relationships * How learning to love yourself is a skill that we can all get good at * The different ways you can weave self-love into your day to day life * Why so many of us resist self-love (and what to do about that) * And how, when you start to tune into that inner loving voice your life will start to transform from the inside out We covered a LOT, we went deep and had a good laugh in the process. Such a special episode. Both of us went away feeling so calm and full of love and we hope you will too. And as you will hear in the episode 28 Days of Love - our self-love challenge over on Instagram - has begun! It is free for everyone so come and join us! With [28 Days of Love](https://loveprojectlove.com/28daysoflove) we’ll show you just how easy it can be to give yourself a dose of self-love each and every day (no matter how busy you are). And what a difference it can make!

Careers in Fashion: goes backstage at the LCF Careers Fair speaking with Ralph Lauren, Reserved, H&M, Liberty London and The Dune Group about how you can improve your interview technique. Listen to feedback from major brands and students who attended the LCF Careers Fair 2018. Visit LCF Careers to find out what we do: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/lcf-student-careers LCF Careers LinkedIn: bit.ly/lcfcareerslinkedin LCF Careers Live: bit.ly/LCFCareersLive

As a fashion stylist by trade at Lobler & Delaney for more than a decade, Sara Delaney found that styling the ladies of New York was getting in the way of really experiencing the city. She decided it was time to learn new stuff, grab adventure by the horns, and after a series of fashion journalism classes, her fashion and lifestyle blog was born. Notes From a Stylist initially started as a place to share fashion finds, muse about style inspiration, and document Sara's exploits. But as family and everyday life marched on, dragging her past the dreaded 40-year mark (only to find that she didn't turn into a pumpkin and was still quite besotted with shoes and sequins!), the blog morphed into a resource for how to keep your fashion mojo on track. Newly refurbished, Sara's blog is positioned to channel her fashion styling nous into a community where women can find anything from how to work the seasonal trends, to new interior finds, right through to quick and easy recipes. Along the way, Sara has worked with world-class brands like The White Company, Designers Guild, Harrods, Barbour, Astley Clarke, and Liberty London, but she is always happy to collaborate with new brands that are the right fit for the blog. In addition to her blogging work, Sara also consults on social media projects, helping people set up and run their digital presence online. Currently, she is working with leading facialist Lisa Franklin and advising the social media campaign for The Wild At Heart Foundation's major charitable event in June. Sara was recently named in Fashion Monitor’s Top Influencers over 40 list and is quoted in The Times article: The Rise of the Midlife Instagrammers by Alex Gorton.

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten recently celebrated his 100th collection with a comprehensive retrospective book. He visited Liberty London to greet fans and to sign copies of his book, and while he was here, we were excited to grab him for a brief chat, interviewed here by Caroline Issa.

Bryony Sheridan, homeware buyer at Liberty London, talks to Becky Sunshine, and gives her tips for hosting this Christmas.

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #183 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio The arrival of the holiday issue of The English Home in my mailbox brought a larger smile to my face than previous years. As I flipped through the pages of recommendations by the editors of special holiday events in which to partake in London and around the city (Liberty London holiday windows, visiting the Borough Market, and strolling down Regent's street), I immediately began to add the ideas that caught my eye and interest to my itinerary. After five years since my last visit to England, TSLL will be returning for the kick-off of the holiday season, and to say I am excited to do so in and around London is to only express a morsel of my eagerness to arrive in the land of Jane Austen. As such, I am fine-tuning my preparation for international travel. Five years ago I shared a three-part series on International Travel which is also included in TSLL's first book with further details not included on the blog. With each trip I have since taken requiring a passport, my travel experience deepens and prompts me to want to share what I have discovered. 1. Check Visa requirements and Renew Passport, if necessary A simple check on this U.S. government website will confirm whether or not you need a Visa or merely your passport to travel to the international country on your itinerary.  For example, if traveling to Australia from the U.S., you will need a Visa. A U.S. passport is valid for 10 years (five years for children under 16) and the renewal fee for an adult passport book is $110 (an additional $30 for a passport card). On the website, it states that renewals take between 4-6 weeks, but to be safe, do it at least three months in advance. 2. Apply for a TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry One of the best $85 I spent was going through the process to receive my Known Travel Number (KTN). In fewer than five minutes in any U.S. airport, I was moved through security without having to take my shoes off or empty my bags. I do still have to run my carry-on through security, but I was able to remain clothed and not take out all of my personal items. The ease set the tone for the trip that was pleasurable and less harried. Remember to renew within five years. Now for international travelers, the TSA Pre-Check works for our departures, but once we are abroad, we will have to go through international airport security unless we have a Global Entry number. While not all countries are a part of the Global Entry program (check here to see which are), there are certain travel frequency requirements to meet in order to obtain this status. The cost is $100 (also must be renewed every five years). ~the red smiley face was the note to the TSA security check that I was TSA Pre-Check, and I moved swiftly through the security line~ 3. Reach out to your financial institutions (credit card and checking) to alert them of your travel destinations Once you know which credit or debit cards you will be taking on your travels, call your bank to let them know where you will be traveling abroad and during which dates. Why? If you have a bank that keeps careful track of where you spend your money as to alert you to any fraudulent purchases, they could prevent your card from being used while you are in a destination you normally aren't. Simply let them know, and you will be set. 4. Pack the proper adapters and converters In my first post regarding international travel, I recommended a brand of adapters that while they worked, I found them to be too flimsy after using them a couple of times and often they didn’t stay in the socket (the post has since been updated). So the hunt began for a new brand which I found and am happy to report is affordable and offers very sturdy adapters. Made by Ceptics and offering adapters for nearly any country you may be traveling to, I paid $7 for three adapters fit for the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Check this post out for converters and for what purpose you will need them (most laptops convert automatically) - scroll down to #4. 5. Purchase necessary sleep aids to alleviate jet lag as much as possible I have yet to not experience jet lag in some capacity. And even when I am convinced I am not experiencing it at the time, inevitably, upon reflection, I was. However, taking an over-the-counter sleep aid isn't a bad idea to try to sync your body on the plane sooner rather than later. Bring a sleep mask, and perhaps even change into pajamas if your flight is extra long. 6. Educate yourself about the culture  If you've never traveled to your destination, do your homework. Come to understand the customs and expectations, and if the country speaks a different language, learn the basic greetings (hello, thank you - see a more detailed list here - check out #7 on the list). 7. Check the driving license requirements If you are planning on renting a vehicle, check to see if the country you will be driving in requires an international driving license. Some countries simply need your driver's license from the country you are from, but others are more particular. Rick Steve's writes about driving in Europe here and here is a link to AAA which will issue you an IDP for $20 (good for one year). 8. Purchase transportation passesd in advance If when you arrive you will be using the local transportation (subway, metro, tube, bus, etc.), consider purchasing in advance (if available), the necessary transportation passes. For example, London makes available in advance of your arrival their Oyster card for visitors, as well as offering discounts on the fare prices. I particularly like knowing my transporation from the airport and for the first day is taken care of as due to the lengthy travel itinerary, I am quite exhausted and merely want to arrive at my accommodations and settle in without more stress of the unknowns. 9. Pack a neat and well-stocked travel tote for toiletries The 3.3 ounce rule applies to liquids and lotions if you are taking your travel tote in your carry-on, so pack thoughtfully. I just found these TSA approved squeezable liquid containers on Amazon which come with pre-made labels. If you are bringing your travel tote full of toiletries and/or make-up, finding the perfect sized tote is the goal. It has taken me some time to find this item. Having gone through a rolled up cloth and mesh version and a plastic version just to name a few, I finally found a leather travel tote with a couple of different compartments and zipper pouches that fit the exact size I needed. (View my list of items for a travel tote here.) This striped toiletry tote also caught my eye. 10. Invest in sturdy and secure luggage After going through at least three suitcases in which the handle would either be ripped off, the zipper broken or the collapsible handle becoming extremely loose, I realized I should have taken my own advice and applied it to travel luggage: invest in quality. Rimowa and Tumi are two top well-known and trusted brands making their luggage available in sturdy aluminum. I happend on a great deal last spring and purchased my Tumi at a fraction of the full-price from Neiman Marcus. Save up, and purchase what you can afford and you won't have to waste money on buying multiple pieces that don't do their job. 11. Reserve your taxis before you leave If you will need a taxi to and from the airport as you leave your home, as well as when you arrive at your destination, make the reservations ahead of time. Peace of mind and not having to pull your luggage through the local transportation is a simple investment if you have more than a carry-on. As well, when you hop (okay, who am I kidding, after a transcontinental flight, it is more like lumbering) off the plane, seeing your name on a piece of paper with your driver waiting to take you to your accommodations with a nice soft bed is a welcome sight. 12. Prep your home Depending upon the season and weather, tend to details of home care and home-sitting if necessary. As well, alert your mail carrier and newspaper delivery to be held or speak with a trusted neighbor to enjoy the newspaper while you are traveling. 13. Pack your carry-on Whether you are taking an item of luggage with you as a carry-on or not, you will want to stock your travel tote that will be traveling with you on-board with the necessities. Below is a list of items to consider: sleep mask reading, viewing and listening material (downloaded is applicable) earbuds empty water bottle sleep aid basic beauty bag (facial wipes, concealor, moisturizer, dry shampoo, mascara, blush, facial oil, lip moisturizer, hair brush) favorite tea bags (if you're a tea drinker like myself) work material (laptop, tablet, etc.) phone charger reading glasses & contact solution with case wallet passport 14. Confirm accommodations Make sure you have the proper addresses, arrival times are clear, and the hotels, vacation rentals, know when you will be arriving if at a unique time. 15. Confirm Online Check-In for Flight 24-hours before departure Most airlines allow you to check-in online from your phone/computer 24-hours in advance to expedite check-in should you just have a carry-on. Other airlines also allow you to choose your seating for free at this time as well such as British Airways. 16. Download helpful apps From an app to help you find free wi-fi at many international airports around the world (only $1.99 - WiFox), to transportation apps for your city, as well as Uber and the airlines you will be traveling on so there will be no need for a paper ticket, download the necessary apps before you wake up early and head to the airport. 17. Now take a deep breath You are able and ready to relax, open your mind to the many experiences that await you and enjoy your trip. If you'd like to see exactly where I am going and what I am enjoying while I’m England, be sure to follow along on Instagram (@thesimplyluxuriouslife) or search #tsllengland on Instagram. ~VIEW SIMILAR TSLL POSTS ON TRAVEL HERE ~Why Not . . . Travel Internationally? Part Deux (what to pack) ~Why Not . . . Travel Internationally? Part Trois (how enjoy your visit to the fullest) Petit Plaisir: ~Chocolate Almond Praline Cookies ~click here for the recipe This episode was sponsored by the following: ~Swap.com Save 40% with code SIMPLE40 on your first order through November 30th Receive free shipping on orders over $10 Free shipping code: C4Y7FP4XJERY Download the Episode

This week I'm a solo flyer again. This week I went to the British Library for the exhibition 'Gay UK, Love, Law and Liberty' It's a fascinating trip through the majority of recorded Gay history in the UK. I talk about the emotions this trip triggered and discuss everything from Bronski Beat and Frankie Goes To Hollywood to Noel Coward, Kenneth Williams and Derek Jarman. Heroes and brave pioneers. https://www.bl.uk/news/2017/june/gay-uk-love-law-and-liberty http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2211:chinese-whispers&catid=7:playingnow&Itemid=1 http://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Full-Casting-Announced-for-CHINESE-WHISPERS-at-Greenwich-Theatre-20170619