Podcasts about Lord Taylor

Fashioncast®Episode #54, February 4, 2025Isabel De Sousa, Founder Akalia and Business Brand ConsultantOn this episode, you will meet the energetic and brilliant Isabel De Sousa, Founder of Akalia, and business brand consultant. De Sousa, based in Miami, Florida, has walked the walk in building her brand the old fashion way—with grit and determination.Launched in 2021, Akalia was scaled with amazing speed, and is now found in major retailers including Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Hudson Bay, and countless boutiques across the globe. Be prepared to hear how this young fashionprenuer bootstrapped her way into global boutiques and notable retailers.  Her experience was so enlightening, she now assists other business startups complete their journey regardless of the industry. It's fun and compelling listening to De Sousa passionately explain her process including the high highs of entrepreneurship and inevitable low lows.  Through it all, Akalia was born and has thrived making inroads and connections usually left for major brands.Please enjoy another interview with an up and comer in the world-of-fashion. Akaliaofficial.com

It's Wisdom From The Wardrobe join us as we spill the fashion tea and sip on this week's piping-hot episode! The crew dives into the exciting revival of Lord & Taylor, the iconic department store that closed its doors in 2020 but is sashaying back into the scene with an online presence. Is this true fashion comeback or just a virtual reality? Our East Coast enthusiasts have opinions on them! Then, we stretch the conversation to athleisure, the style that's been running laps around traditional workwear. What is it really, and how do you make it boss-worthy without looking like you sprinted straight from spin class? From joggers to chic sneakers, we've got the scoop on blending comfort with sophistication. Tune in for playful banter, practical tips, and more sartorial wisdom than you can shake a (fashionable) stick at. Don't sweat it—this episode is your go-to guide to conquering style with a side of sass

this week, we analyze Lord & Taylor's legacy as a premier department store to a fallen emblem of the American middle class. but just when you thought it was over, an anonymous group has decided to relaunch the legacy brand as an online off-price retailer. how does this move reflect broader trends in retail? let's examine the challenges and opportunities this business strategy brings for the fashion retailer in today's e-commerce driven market. (NOTE: at one point in this episode i mentioned that Hudson's Bay might own Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew- that's a lie actually; they're owned by Selfridges Group. but you can't lie, the vibes are so similar to Sak's Fifth lol)--Join us over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspodJoin us over on TikTok and Insta: @thoughtfulthreadspodJoin us over on Substack: thoughtfulthreads.substack.comSupport this small creative platform: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WF783EEXMLK6J --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtfulthreads/support

News; birthdays/events; toys to keep kids off sm/internet...but what about for tweens/teens?; word of the day. News; tips on how to live to over 100...from a 101 year old man; game: I should have known that; if you could splurge on one thing for yourself...what would it be?                      News; roller coasters...yes or no?; game: everybody knows; pumpkin carving tips. News; feel good story...dog saves his owner's life; game: movie password; goodbye/fun facts....National Department Store Day, celebrates and honors the significance and impact of department stores in the country. The first retail stores open in ancient Greece in 800 b.c....although Le Bon Marché in Paris claims to be the first modern department store as we know them today...it opened in 1852...but Lord & Taylor opened in NYC in 1826. Department stores are commercial retail establishments that sell to customers directly. Unlike normal retail outlets a department store will have separate sections or departments dedicated to fashion, furniture, appliances, foodstuffs, and so on. and before online shopping...these stores fueled and supported the American economy. you can watch documentaries like: scatter my ashes at bergdorf's or Secrets of Selfridges.

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

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CX leaders are faced with one of the most difficult challenges in their organization.  They have small teams and limited positional authority and therefore need the support of others to make progress. Patty Soltis, CCXP,  shares her wisdom from decades of experience leading change in great brands like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, The Moffitt Cancer Center, and now in her role as a Senior CX Manager at Upwork. In this episode: Leading with Empathy The Role of Emotions in Decision-Making The importance of Detailed and Granular Information Servant Leadership Navigating Organizational Success Learn how to treat your employees like your customers to improve the experience for your customers. This episode is filled with practical tips and wisdom from a CX thought leader who has been there and done that and is still making a difference! Resources Register for the next Trusted Guide Roadmap™ Master Class Special Podcast Offer Valid through June 5, 2024 here: https://www.empoweredcx.com/delighted The Delighted Customers podcast website: https://www.empoweredcx.com/podcast Sign up for The Trusted Guide newsletter here: https://www.empoweredcx.com/newsletter Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markslatin/ Register for the next Trusted Guide Roadmap™ Master Class here: https://www.empoweredcx.com/ The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Azerbaijan's path to COP29 clear after Bulgaria drops bidSummary: In the wake of Armenia's withdrawal from consideration, Bulgaria has withdrawn its bid to host 2024's COP29 global climate summit, making Azerbaijan's bid to host the meeting in its capital city, Baku, all but guaranteed to move forward.Context: Armenia's withdrawal and subsequent backing of Baku seems to be part of a larger peace-effort between its government and that of neighboring Azerbaijan, which recently invaded a breakaway region called Nagorno-Karabakh, which was predominantly occupied by Armenians, enflaming simmering tensions between the oft at-odds—sometimes to the point of military action—nations; Bulgaria's withdrawal is likely the result of Russia saying it would veto any bids by European Union nations in response to the EU's sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine; the COP28 meeting ends today, and it has been controversially held in the oil-rich UAE, and if the next meeting is ultimately held is Baku, that would mark the second year in a row in which a summit meant to help the world collectively address human-amplified climate change is hosted by a petrostate.—PoliticoOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Investor group launches $5.8 billion buyout bid for Macy'sSummary: An investor group led by Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management—a real-estate firm and global asset manager, respectively—have submitted a formal proposal to buy out Macy's at $21 per share, which would value the company at around $5.8 billion.Context: That bid represents a 32%-ish premium on the company's market value as of the day before the proposal was made, though it's way down from the $70-per-share Macy's stock was trading at in 2015, before the current e-commerce boom hit in earnest; Macy's was recently the target of shareholder activists who wanted to spin-off the company's real-estate assets, which are substantial, and others who were keen to spin-off the brand's e-commerce component into a separate entity; notably, this is also happening shortly after competitors JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, and Lord & Taylor all filed for bankruptcy in 2020, later being revived as smaller, often online-only shadows of their former selves—so there's a decent chance this is a play to benefit from the company's valuable real estate holdings, while converting the Macy's brand into something with lower overhead and higher profit potential.—The Wall Street JournalYemen's Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to IsraelSummary: Houthi rebels based in Yemen attacked another ship passing through the Red Sea over the weekend, and announced that they would target all ships headed to Israel for any reason, no matter who owns and operates them, until sufficient food and medical supplies are allowed into the Gaza Strip.Context: This would seem to be a formalization of what was already happening in the area, as many ships have already been attacked with missiles or drones, and in some cases boarded by Houthi fighters, necessitating intervention by US and French warships in the area; the Israeli government has said it may be forced to act unilaterally against the Houthis conducting these attacks if someone else doesn't handle it, and large protests have continued to erupt globally, calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza as Israeli troops continue their invasion of the region, ostensibly to take-out militant group Hamas' local leadership and infrastructure.—ReutersAlongside concerns about housing, commercial, and even military infrastructure being overwhelmed by persistent flooding due to climate change impacts in the coming decades, concerns about hazardous waste storage facilities being subsumed—that waste then making its way into the environment—are also being raised (especially since many such facilities are located in increasingly flood-prone areas).—Axios$700 millionReported size of the 10-year contract signed by Japanese baseball talent (considered to be the best of a generation, by many) Shohei Ohtani to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the best-paid player in MLB history, and possibly sports history.This is attracting a fair number of headlines even beyond the typical sports press in part because it's indicative of how important sports-related revenue has become for the in-person experience economy, and for the online streaming world (and because it could fundamentally change the scope of other contract negotiations, moving forward).—The RingerTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

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Willy welcomes Richard Baker. Baker is currently the governor, CEO, and executive chairman of Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), and is also the owner of National Realty and Development Corp (NRDC). In 2006, he acquired Lord & Taylor for $1.2 billion and served as its Chairman. He purchased Hudson's Bay in 2006 and took the company public in 2012, getting it listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The show starts with Richard emphasizing that “We're all born with what we're born with,” pointing out his innate ability to see things differently from a young age and his drive to go a different route. He believes that we need to maximize our strengths to build our self-confidence. Having studied hospitality at Cornell University, he thinks hospitality applies to all fields. As a natural people-pleaser, he aimed to change how real estate developers do business by focusing on customer service. Although his plans to acquire Toys R' Us fell through, he created NRDC. Being in the game got him the Lord & Taylor acquisition. “If you're always hanging out by the hoop and playing the game, then you'll make your share of baskets,” he says. He states that “We're not investors, we're value creators,” using intellectual leverage as a tool. The financial crisis only led him to pivot and maneuver in the right direction. Richard spotted an opportunity in Canada to turn it into a credit landscape, buying Hudson's Bay despite initial detractors. His previous knowledge of running a department store made it easier for him to make a choice and operate the company.

Kaarin tells the story of a con artist who pretended he was a billionaire rabbi and tried to buy Lord & Taylor.  www.popfashionpodcast.com 

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Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX.It could be argued that Sarah Gallagher has the most distinguished career in fashion ecommerce. She currently sits on the boards of Abercrombie & Fitch and La-Z-Boy. As an operator, she began her career as a merchant, moved to the Victoria's Secret catalog business and then launched and led the digital businesses of iconic fashion brands Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren.  In this episode, Sarah shares her career story, leadership lessons, the art and science of fashion ecommerce and thoughts on the future of digital in retail. About SarahSarah  currently sits on the board of Abercrombie and Fitch Co. and La-zy Boy, and serves as an Executive Advisor of FitforCommerce (retail consultants focused on helping retailers for ecommerce). Ms. Gallagher previously served as Executive Chairperson of the Rebecca Taylor woman's fashion brand, where she was interim chief executive officer with responsibility for the wholesale, stores and e-commerce businesses. Ms. Gallagher served as President of Ralph Lauren North America e-Commerce and as President of Ralph Lauren Media LLC, Polo.com, where she led all aspects of Ralph Lauren's e-Commerce business for 12 years to a position of industry leadership and collaborated on its expansion into European markets. Prior to her tenure with the Ralph Lauren organization, Ms. Gallagher served as Senior Vice President, Banana Republic Direct, and Senior Vice President, Gap Direct, divisions of Gap, Inc., where she was directly responsible for the launch of the Banana Republic catalog, website, and all aspects of its e-Commerce business. Prior to joining Gap, Inc., Ms. Gallagher served as Vice President, Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories for Avon Products, Inc.; Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Intimate Apparel and then Executive Vice President, Merchandising of Victoria's Secret Catalogue; and in various roles with Lord & Taylor. About VeronikaVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. About ScottAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.About MichaelMichael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Amy Rauen is a sustainable fashion and circular design consultant defining the future of fashion. She has spent the last 20 years in the fashion industry building brands for Donna Karan, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lord & Taylor.  In her last role with the department store group, HBC Hudson's bay, she was responsible for building $25 million worth of new private label brands.   Using her background in textile innovation, product development, and global supply chains she helps brands solve complex overseas sourcing challenges.  Having expertise in sustainability and circularity she guides fashion and home goods brands looking to effectively increase their responsible business practices, without increasing headcount.  Amy understands the challenges fashion and home goods brands have in navigating their sustainability journey.  The transition into becoming a transparent and purpose-driven brand often seems daunting but with her vast experience and systems thinking methodology she unlocks the process while increasing a brands value.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Shauntay Dunbar. Shauntay Dunbar is an author, dating expert and entrepreneur from the Bronx, NY.  She published her first book in 2017 titled Diving in Stilettos First: Memoirs of Dating Mr. Right Now!  Diving in Stilettos picks up where her marriage left off.  Single again, in New York City in her 30s during the age of online dating and social media.  During the writing process she learned a lot about herself, calling it therapeutic. She also realized that she wasn't the only one that could benefit from these lessons learned, so she wrote a book.  Readers connect with Shauntay and her journey because they either know a Shaunie or see themselves in her stilettos.  She continues to share her experiences while spreading her message of self-love via social media on her Instagram Live Show Her View every Tuesday @ 9pm ET.  Dating Tip Tuesday and Ask Shaunie featuring Chef Rashaun will give insight and a good laugh on relationships while cooking a delicious meal.  Her blog “Tales from the Single Relationship Expert is enlightening and informative. Shauntay has teamed up with brands like Estee Lauder, Lord & Taylor, Shea Moisture, Essence Festival to host event and speaking engagements across the country.  Her first book was voted favorite read of 2018 by Epifania Magazine, she was the feature author at the Women in Media (WIM) Philly Conference and spoke at Mercy College February 2020.  She has written relationship articles for online magazines such as Da Culture and Epifania currently she is the relationship columnist for Pretty N Paid Magazine. In this episode we discuss the dating world, self-reflection, being an authorpreneur, the glass ceiling myth and competition mindset. Website - https://www.divinginstilettosfirst.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/diving_in_stilettos_first FB - https://www.facebook.com/ladytay15 To order Shauntay's book -https://www.amazon.com/s?k=diving+in+stilettos+first&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 "I was sharing all of my dating experiences online and the lessons that I learned and people starting calling me a relationship expert" - 00:01:55 "I think I'm more forgiving of myself" - 00:20:24 "I grew up watching my mother always do what she had to do, not necessarily what she wanted to do" - 00:27:24 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Shauntay Dunbar. Shauntay Dunbar is an author, dating expert and entrepreneur from the Bronx, NY.  She published her first book in 2017 titled Diving in Stilettos First: Memoirs of Dating Mr. Right Now!  Diving in Stilettos picks up where her marriage left off.  Single again, in New York City in her 30s during the age of online dating and social media.  During the writing process she learned a lot about herself, calling it therapeutic. She also realized that she wasn't the only one that could benefit from these lessons learned, so she wrote a book.  Readers connect with Shauntay and her journey because they either know a Shaunie or see themselves in her stilettos.  She continues to share her experiences while spreading her message of self-love via social media on her Instagram Live Show Her View every Tuesday @ 9pm ET.  Dating Tip Tuesday and Ask Shaunie featuring Chef Rashaun will give insight and a good laugh on relationships while cooking a delicious meal.  Her blog “Tales from the Single Relationship Expert is enlightening and informative. Shauntay has teamed up with brands like Estee Lauder, Lord & Taylor, Shea Moisture, Essence Festival to host event and speaking engagements across the country.  Her first book was voted favorite read of 2018 by Epifania Magazine, she was the feature author at the Women in Media (WIM) Philly Conference and spoke at Mercy College February 2020.  She has written relationship articles for online magazines such as Da Culture and Epifania currently she is the relationship columnist for Pretty N Paid Magazine. In this episode we discuss the dating world, self-reflection, being an authorpreneur, the glass ceiling myth and competition mindset. Website - https://www.divinginstilettosfirst.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/diving_in_stilettos_first FB - https://www.facebook.com/ladytay15 To order Shauntay's book -https://www.amazon.com/s?k=diving+in+stilettos+first&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 "I was sharing all of my dating experiences online and the lessons that I learned and people starting calling me a relationship expert" - 00:01:55 "I think I'm more forgiving of myself" - 00:20:24 "I grew up watching my mother always do what she had to do, not necessarily what she wanted to do" - 00:27:24 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Building Self-Confidence in Style with Denisse Espalter It's no doubt that our biggest enemy and worst critic in the world is ourselves. More often than not, we tend to wallow in the dark moments of our lives instead of looking ahead. But what we allow to linger in our heads and our hearts reflect on our outer disposition. At the end of the day, it's you who knows yourself best. So, would you bring yourself down and let it affect your life, or would you spend more effort loving yourself for who you are? In today's episode, Denisse Espalter joins us to talk about the idea behind Unboxed Life and Style. She shares some behind-the-scenes knowledge on running the brand and how she empowers women through it. Denisse delves deep into how to build self-confidence and teaches us how women can cultivate their personal style by looking both inside and outside. She imparts some helpful advice on how you, too, can start to shift your mindset and focus on improving yourself. If you're struggling with learning how to build self-confidence, this episode will offer invaluable insights to help you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how small businesses can effectively navigate the PR space. Find out how you can cultivate your personal style. Learn some tips on how to build self-confidence. Resources My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible. FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Subscribe to my mailing list, and I'll send it right away! Everyday Woman's Guide to Doing What you Love Unboxed Life and Style: Website | Instagram | Facebook Love the Skin You're In Course Episode Highlights Before Unboxed Life and Style Unboxed Life and Style evolved from the pandemic. Denisse previously worked for Lord + Taylor as a Regional Marketing and Events Coordinator before losing her job when COVID hit. Looking back on her big life experiences, she wanted to empower women to pivot their mindset when faced with challenges. Unboxed Life and Style evolved from feel-good boxes and self-care to coaching women in maneuvering their mindset. How to Navigate the PR Space and Get on TV Denisse did a segment around career pivoting amidst COVID on Ticker News. It is one of the highest promotional 24-hour news stations in Australia. Her background is in fashion marketing and design.  Denisse says it's about learning how to pitch yourself as an expert. You need to reach out and go for opportunities. Look at what's relevant now. Then, try to tie this into your business when sending a pitch. Denisse's Favorite and Not-So-Favorite 90s Trends Denisse's favorites include plaid shirts and velour tracksuits with matching jackets and pants. Not-so-favorite ones include “super” tracksuits, sheer dresses, and flare leg pants. Meanwhile, Denisse is unsure about short cardigan sweaters. Cultivating a Personal Style There is a lot of pressure in our society on what it means to look perfect. The key to having your personal style is loving yourself for who you are and your inner beauty. The more you do this, the more it will reflect on the outside. You can do all physical self-enhancements, but there are certain things about yourself that you can't change and need to embrace. Learning how to build self-confidence shows externally as well.  The Biggest Struggles People Have When Leveling Up Their Style One struggle is developing the maturity level of your style.  As you age, you can have a more mature look and still look stylish and incredible. Another thing is learning what skincare routine works for you. Finally, people find it challenging to get back into a routine. How Denisse Works on Skincare for Her Clients Denisse can refer her clients to estheticians if they want to dig deeper into skincare. Her personal favorite brand is Kiehl's. Many women come to Denisse asking about skincare for their teens.  Another tip on how to build self-confidence is to have a routine of taking care of yourself. Young girls learn a lot about the importance of skincare on the internet. Parents only need to encourage them at home. Unboxed Life and Style Boxes as gifts are one of the first pieces of Unboxed Life and Style. The idea came to fruition because Denisse felt that people were getting lost in the mayhem of COVID. It aims to uplift people and give them a surprise that would make them smile and feel great. She started with women's, teen boxes, special holiday little mini boxes, and customized boxes. Denisse tries to partner with women-owned or local businesses to support them and get unique products as well. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Unboxed Life and Style's boxes, from promotion to packing and shipping! On Everyday Woman's Guide to Doing What You Love This book is a co-authored book together with 30 to 40 women. It delves around what they want to teach women about being happy and life experiences that women can resonate with. Denisse connected with them as they were looking for more women to participate in their advocacy of empowering women. Denisse on Juggling Different Roles Denisse says it takes a lot of good communication and having a great partner to back her up. She's always motivated; she loves a long to-do list and crossing things off it. It's a matter of how much you want something to happen. She connects with people by sharing her expertise in the hopes that she can help them. Denisse's Daily Non-Negotiables Denisse enjoys a cup of coffee when she wakes up. Waking up a little earlier than everyone else allows Denisse to have her “me” time and keep herself centered and focused. She values being grateful and writing a gratitude list. Her Advice on How to Build Self-Confidence The majority of it comes down to adjusting your thoughts and your beliefs on who you are. Mistakes aren't permanent. Try to be positive in anything that you're doing. Give yourself credit for what you do. Surround yourself with people who make you happy and empower you. Take time for yourself and your body. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode “I want to help women develop, and encourage and empower them that when you are faced with these life experiences that you can go on, you can better yourself, and you can encourage. And as I always say, style your self-confidence.” “I think a lot of people, especially entrepreneurs, doubt themselves and [their] strengths and what they're capable of doing. And it's, you have to get out of that comfort zone. And you really have to push yourself.” “I think the main thing to [have] your personal style is really loving yourself for who you are and your inner beauty. The more you start doing that, the more it'll reflect on the outside.” “I think the first thing a lot of women do is put a lot of pressure on themselves on like, any mistakes you've made, or they are very hard on themselves. And, you know, mistakes aren't permanent. They're a reflection, and they're isolated moments in your life.” “On anything that you're doing, give yourself a pat in the back. Because being a mom, entrepreneur, living the day to day life that we live nowadays, isn't always like a walk in the park.” About Denisse Denisse Espalter is a renowned top Life & Style Coach and widely recognized and sought-after communications expert. She is the founder of Unboxed Life and Style, a lifestyle brand providing self-care and love through a monthly box. Denisse also educates, inspires, and coaches women on learning how to evolve themselves through their life experiences. Her mission is to be a resource and educate women to stop doubting themselves. She offers courses and programs like Love the Skin You're In to encourage women to grow their mindset. Denisse is also an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and has been featured on various media platforms. Her book Everyday Woman's Guide to Doing What You Love is up for release this June 2021. If you want to find out more about what Denisse does, check out her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Enjoy the Podcast? Learning how you could improve your relationships, may it be romantic, familial, business, friendships, and with yourself has never been this easy. If you enjoyed this episode of The Relationship Ready Podcast, hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can learn some great tips on how to build self-confidence. Have any questions? You can contact me through email or find me on Instagram or Facebook. 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This week our special guest is Tom Litchford, Head of Worldwide Business Development for Amazon Web Services (AWS). We cover a lot of ground, touching on the key benefits of cloud-computing (turns out there are quite a few), how AWS fits into the Amazon eco-system (spoiler alert: quite nicely), why it takes a crisis for retailers to innovate (don't get us started) and why a culture of experimentation is so important. We also tackle the proverbial elephant in the room.Then we move on to our fast-paced weekly segment    “Remarkable or Forgettable?” where we give our hot takes on retail headlines, and deem them wow-worthy, best ignored or somewhere in between. This week's big stories include Jeff Bezos' final letter to Amazon shareholders (and some of the fun facts contained therein), Amazon's first hair salon (say, what now?), Walmart's move to quell our robot overlords, Lord & Taylor's return from the great beyond and Nike and Lululemon's resale ambitions. Tom Litchford, Head of Worldwide Retail at Amazon Web Services (AWS)As head of worldwide business development for the retail industry, Tom Litchford leads and manages AWS' industry strategy including marketing and sales enablement, channel development, and solution offerings required to address customers' business requirements and challenges.Litchford has more than 35 years of experience in systems engineering, sales, product management and marketing of technology business solutions for the retail and hospitality industries. Prior to joining AWS in 2017, most recently he led the National Retail Federation's (NRF) technology communities and its cybersecurity program. Prior to NRF, he served in various roles with notable technology firms including Microsoft and NCR.Litchford was instrumental in driving the development of the OPOS application program interface (API) set – now a defacto industry standard for point-of-sale application-to-peripheral connectivity. Working with organizations such as ARTS and NAFEM, he has also been influential in establishing XML messaging standards in the retail and foodservices sectors. Steve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption  is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada’s top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Gary and Lisa talk to Lord Taylor from the U.K. who is in a bi-racial marriage, and what his thoughts and feelings are on everything going on with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the press and the rest of the Royals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 40 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is the King of Vintage, DECADES founder, author and Fashion Director of H HALSTON and H BY HALSTON: Cameron Silver.   Since fashion philanthropist Cameron Silver opened the doors of DECADES in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles has irrevocably changed due – in large part – to Silver exhorting his frequently-photographed, trendsetting clientele to “dress up!” He is widely recognized for his impact on runway trends from fashion’s new generation of designers in New York and Paris to the way a constellation of Hollywood’s brightest appear on the red carpet. “I think of fashion, of dressing, as art. I’m not about disposable shopping. Even my day wear is glamour,” stated Silver.With the new guard of so many heritage houses from New York to Milan seeking inspiration at DECADES, it is hardly surprising Silver is frequently tapped both as public emissary and secret weapon to consult on everything from re-imagining a brand’s identity to navigating its global launch. He has served as an official ambassador for Pringle and Boucheron and as creative consultant to Azzaro. Silver also acted as creative consultant for the global launch of Samsonite’s iconic Fashionaire collection with actress Christina Ricci.In addition to Silver’s work with fashion companies, he curated the MOCA exhibition, The Total Look: The Creative Collaboration between Rudi Gernreich, Peggy Moffitt, and William Claxton, an exhibit that continues to tour. In Fall 2011, Silver showcased his flair for accessory design via the launch of The Haskell for DECADES “Uptown/Downtown” collection, his collaboration with jewelry maven Miriam Haskell. Partnering with Modern Vintage, Silver designed a collection of statement footwear inspired by the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.Named one of TIME Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Names and Faces in Fashion” in 2002, Silver is a favorite pundit on E! Entertainment, the Style Network and “Fashion File.” Pulling looks from Decades’ deep closets, he styles celebrities for major red carpet awards appearances like the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and the Academy Awards. He has also written about luxury, from shopping to travel to his front row perch at the haute couture presentations, for Harpers Bazaar, C Magazine, Departures, vogue.com, and others leading fashion media outlets. Silver narrated the acclaimed 2012 documentary VERSAILLES '73: American Runway Revolution about the restoration event at the famed French palace that became the fashion showdown that firmly established American sportswear.Silver’s passion for good design extends beyond the realm of fashion. He was among the first to recognize the disappearing architectural legacy of Los Angeles’ great modernist homes, and scooped up a crumbling hillside 1930 treasure by icon R.M. Schindler which he spent eight years meticulously restoring. The L.A. Conservancy awarded the efforts, the house was landmarked, and it has appeared on the covers of shelter magazines and in several books. In January 2012, The Art of Elysium recognized Silver as the year’s Visionary and creative force behind their Heaven Gala. Silver also has a professional relationship with the Friends of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2010, he served as the Honorary Chair of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ legendary Dada Ball.As one of the foremost vintage experts in the country and with more than 2 decades of DECADES under his alligator belt, Silver released the coffee table book DECADES: A Century of Fashion for Bloomsbury Press showcasing an unexpected compilation of the most significant 20th century fashions, as well as many of the celebrities he collaborated with over the years. The book, released in 2012, sold out within 48 hours of release and continues to be reprinted.  Silver starred in the Bravo reality show THE DUKES OF MELROSE which premiered in March of 2013. Since September 2015, he has served as Fashion Director for H by Halston (where he appears on QVC several times per week) and H Halston, available at Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, and Hudson’s Bay.Also on Episode 40, Wendi and Dfernando discuss the HOLLYBOOB sign and they answer listener questions: beard maintenance, daily morning routines, inappropriate 80s song choices at church services and "bad" art collecting.  On the RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's dill pickle slices, slow sidewalk walkers, Sacha Baron Cohen and social media rumors.   Follow us on our Instagram: Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE...  and our guest Cameron Silver, DECADES and his Twitter.  Remember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com

In tonight’s show, we begin with updates on our community goals, the new theater experience and our review for the new horror/comic book film (finally!), New Mutants. We then give updates our awakening in the retro-action RPG Cross Code, Jin Sakai’s personal vendetta’s in Ghost of Tsushima and mysterious investigations with our group in Challenge Accepted (season 2)! We then end with fun discussions about convenient store robots (Japan Edition), Lord & Taylor’s last hurrah, putting the Wii in your hands and many other odds and ends in the latest episode of Scuba and the Ry.

In a society where consumerism leads our financial decisions and fuels our habits, Financial Literacy is more needful than ever. Discover how to build your financial future starting today. Uchenna Lewis shares how she's helping many families build a legacy of spiritual, emotional and financial wealth for generations to come. She's helping many finally live out Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” As a Thought-Leader, Minister of the Gospel, Speaker, Certified Financial Professional, Branding Expert, Certified Life Coach & Multiple Income Entrepreneur, Uchenna Lewis is a pacesetter known for not catering to the Status Quo. Totally sold out to helping people achieve Spiritual, Financial & Physical wellness in alignment with 3 John 2, she leads people to Wealth and Prosperity through her Financial Literacy programs and coaching. She’s the founder of #100Mom2020Challenge, through which she’ll help 100 women leverage additional streams of income to bring in at least an additional $1000 of revenue from home to boost their family income. Known as Queenchenna, she’s the CEO of VIP Legacy Builders LLC, the Visionary & Founder of “LIFE Ambassadors,” and the Executive Pastor of Restoration Bible Church International. Pastor Lewis has moved audiences to action across various stages & platforms including America Works, Lord & Taylor, Avon Products Inc, Moms with Dreams, and numerous ministries, conferences & churches around the globe. In 2019 she became the first woman in the DMV to receive the ACHI Magazine Woman of Inspiration Award. Pastor Lewis is the wife of Bishop Alfie Lewis. They’re the parents of 4 beautiful children. UchennaLewis

The Girl Scouts have new uniforms, Lord & Taylor is liquidating, and New York Fashion Week has a very handy new sponsor. Vintage clothing is going through a pandemic phase and there's trouble in LVMH-Tiffany & Co. paradise. Come hang out!   

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday at Noon with Insight on Business the News Hour - Week in Review only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  Here is what we've got for you today: Yet another job cut from a major corporation; We get to peek at a new Jeep next week; Tesla and a 5:1 stock split details; Changes in the Dow come Monday; MGM Casinos laying off thousands; Lord & Taylor is...toast; Amazon buying lots of vehicles both electric and conventional; The Wall Street Report Americans are saving...billions...and how they are doing it. Usually on Friday we being you "Stuff to DO with Cityview" with Jeff Pitts. A light hearted look at events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. However, Jeff is a bit under the weather so we're skipping this week. It's the first time we've not done that in years.  We wish Jeff a speedy and full recovery. You can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour Thanks for coming by! 

On this edition of Zeit to the Heart Jack and Miles discuss the confusing hashtag #WheresJoe in which the Trump campaign forgets that Biden's not the President right now, Jacob Wohl is trying phone-in scare tactics against mail-in voting, Lord + Taylor is going out of business, and lots of announcements at this year's Gamescom (like Fall Guys season 2!) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We go into the full Fight Camp WK4 PPV card.Discuss Taylor vs Persoon Which was a propr SCRAP, The Chelli dare we say robbery, The WHYTE big boy ko at the hands of Alexander Povetkin + the rest of the card.We go over the US cards which featured Alvarez vs Smith jr & Porter vs Formella.We go over the landscape now and what Whytes loss means.Plus a brief run over of Sergio "Marvello" Martinez return to the ring after 6 Years off.Horn vs Tszyu for Wednesday preview!AS ALWAYS THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY XBRAIN.CO.UK ENTER PROMO CODE "COFFEECOMBAT" TO SAVE 30% FROM YOUR ORDER.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cofcomcuties)

La década de los 80s fue muy recordada incidentes trágicos de hooliganismo y mala organización en el fútbol inglés y justo en 1989, sucedió una tragedia donde 96 aficionados del Liverpool fallecieron en el estadio de Hillsborough por sobrecupo. Esto motivó a que la entonces Primer Ministra del Reino Unido, Margaret Tharcher encargara a Lord Taylor hacer un informe con las causas de la tragedia para que no se repitiera y también evitar incidentes de hooliganismo en los estadios. Hoy hablamos de los cambios que trajo dicho informe.

In this weeks episode, Todd talks about many things including Lord & Taylor, James Hong, Father/Son talks, Darcey and stairs, college football and a very eye opening documentary about our Olympians.

Be challenged to a new level of relationship with God, self and others. Be galvanized to walk fully in your purpose. Be inspired to rise a new level of being and doing. Through her riveting story, Pastor Uchenna Lewis reveals how daring to stick to your faith-based convictions can inconvenience you into birthing an Unforgettable Legacy. You’ll see how she's helping many families build a legacy of spiritual and physical health and wealth for generations to come as per Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” As a Thought-Leader, Minister of the Gospel, Speaker, Certified Financial Professional, Branding Expert, Certified Life Coach & Multiple Income Entrepreneur, Uchenna Lewis is a pacesetter known for not catering to the Status Quo. Totally sold out to helping people achieve Spiritual, Financial & Physical wellness in alignment with 3 John 2, she leads people to Wealth and Prosperity through her Financial Literacy programs and coaching. She’s the founder of #100Mom2020Challenge, through which she’ll help 100 women leverage additional streams of income to bring in at least an additional $1000 of revenue from home to boost their family income. Known as Queenchenna, she's also the CEO of VIP Legacy Builders LLC, the Visionary & Founder of “LIFE Ambassadors,” and the Executive Pastor of Restoration Bible Church International. Pastor Lewis has moved audiences to action across various stages & platforms including America Works, Lord & Taylor, Avon Products Inc, Moms with Dreams, and numerous ministries, conferences & churches around the globe. In 2019 she became the first woman in the DMV to receive the ACHI Magazine Woman of Inspiration Award. Pastor Lewis is the wife of Bishop Alfie Lewis. They're the parents of four beautiful children. UchennaLewis.com

We’ve recently heard that Jos. A. Banks, Brooke’s Brothers, and even Lord & Taylor have filed bankruptcy. However, it isn’t surprising now that dress codes are becoming increasingly more casual. A coat and tie is no longer a requirement and in some cases, could even be seen as intimidating to potential clients. Is the pandemic and remote work environment causing companies to be more concerned about output than attire? What effect will this new normal have on the retail industry? 

Today we're discussing the massive explosion in Lebanon, the reopening plans of America's most expensive high school, Jason Calacanis's hope for a Silicon Valley microschool pod, a NYC deli's strategy for surviving the pandemic, the 5 victims of a mansion party shooting in Beverly Crest, Jonathan Swan's interview with Trump, Trump's demand for TikTok to pay the U.S., China's dissatisfaction with the U.S.'s attempt to steal TikTok, the viral Facebook post by the mother of an Indiana football player who contracted COVID-19, Odell Beckham Jr.'s belief that the NFL shouldn't come back this season, the group buying the bankrupt XFL league and how The Rock is involved, Facebook's decision to lease a massive office in NYC, Google's investment in ADT and purchase of Nest devices, Lord & Taylor/ Men's Wearhouse filing for bankruptcy, As Seen on Social, and more. The Rich Are Stealing Your Teachers – Group Chat News An interview with Caleb Shifferaw, the first winner of the Next Up Incubator. [3:57] Everyone’s least favorite guy is back! Welcome back Taylor Offer. [19:00] Pray for Beirut. [27:40] The way the rich are handling the coronavirus in NYC. [31:41] Does controversy always win? [34:50] How are you going to evolve with time? [41:40] Americans just want to catch a vibe. [50:11] Trump needs to stick to Barstool. [55:25] The US/TikTok pickle. [1:01:28] The Ad Portion. [1:06:06] A warning of things to come with reopening schools. [1:08:03] The only way a professional sports league can survive is a bubble. [1:12:48] Sports Chat. [1:19:15] Facebook is taking over NYC. [1:23:41] Google quietly making moves. [1:27:51] Are suits canceled? [1:35:09] As Seen on Social. [1:42:10] Group Chat Announcements. [1:46:25] Related Links/Products Mentioned Design Create Inspire (@dci_lifestyle) • Instagram Lebanese capital rocked by huge explosion America's most expensive high school may have the best reopening plan Jason Calacanis wants a Silicon Valley backyard microschool pod The All-In Podcast with Chamath Palihapitiya & Jason Calacanis Legendary NYC Deli Adapts Age-Old Traditions to Survive Pandemic 1 dead, 4 injured after shooting near massive mansion party in Beverly Crest where many seen without masks Jonathan Swan reveals the simple secret to exposing Trump's lies: basic follow-up questions Trump Seeks TikTok Payment to U.S., Despite No Clear Authority China will not accept U.S. 'theft' of TikTok: China Daily Mom's viral Facebook post about Indiana football player's COVID-19 issues serves as warning Odell Beckham Jr. Doesn’t Think the NFL Should Come Back This Season Bankrupt XFL Football League Bought by Group Including The Rock Facebook leases huge office in NYC Google invests in ADT, will integrate its Nest devices into smart home business Lord & Taylor, Men's Wearhouse owner file for bankruptcy Behind Closed Doors Melrose Street Journal Group Chat News (@groupchatpod) • Instagram

US stocks rose Monday. Plus, Google invests $450 million into ADT, EV maker Lordstown Motors is going public, and Lord & Taylor and Tailored brands file for bankruptcy.

Monday, stocks were higher Friday. Nothing big but positive. Monday morning is usually a slow news morning but not today.Here are some examples:10 years Treasury interest rate hits a 234 year lowBankruptcy filings Lord & Taylor, Tailored Brands (Jos. Banks, Men's Warehouse), Brooks Brothers, Noble EnergyMarathon sells Speedway and closes 2 refineriesLumber shortagesWall Street Journal Newsroom revolts saying the editorial board it too consertative.Finally some good news. If you are 50 years old there are as many as 500,000 jobs available if you will retrain. Quote from the article: “The fact that one can get a certificate in about nine months and totally re-career into a nearly guaranteed job is an incredible opportunity for an older worker.”— Nora Duncan, Connecticut state director of AARP

It’s a new week, so we catch up on the developing stories with Tik Tok, the Department of Homeland Security, and Trump’s assault on mail-in voting. We also take a look at the latest news around Jared Kushner’s role in the government’s coronavirus response (or lack thereof) and Lord & Taylor’s bankruptcy.  Most Links to Listen to Quick News Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, etc.)  Support Quick News Daily at https://rebrand.ly/SupportQuickNews ----more---- Get your mail-in ballot, and/or make sure you're registered to vote: https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/  All other links to listen: https://rebrand.ly/LinksToListen The rights for the original pictures used in the cover art belong to their respective owners.

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On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about a shocking incident in Florida where a man is caught on camera clinging to the hood of an ABF truck, how LTL freight works, XPO’s digital and diversity initiatives, and this week in news. They’re joined by special guests - Lou Amo, President, Freight Brokerage and Expedite at XPO; Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co.; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter at Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, IncPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.Emily Szink rounds us out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning soaring freight volumes, FreightWaves’ partnership with EKA, Lord & Taylor, Oreo’s, and the fate of sports this fall. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about a shocking incident in Florida where a man is caught on camera clinging to the hood of an ABF truck, how LTL freight works, XPO’s digital and diversity initiatives, and this week in news. They’re joined by special guests - Lou Amo, President, Freight Brokerage and Expedite at XPO; Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co.; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter at Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, IncPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.Emily Szink rounds us out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning soaring freight volumes, FreightWaves’ partnership with EKA, Lord & Taylor, Oreo’s, and the fate of sports this fall. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor

This week we are joined by a very special guest Lord Matthew Taylor, a giant in the planning world – author of numerous seminal works including The Taylor report, aka “bonfire of the circulars”, a long-term champion of Garden Communities and part of the team that led to NPPF1 and PPG.

Learn the history of interest rates, 1971-2020. Mortgage rates just hit all-time lows. Tenants are generally reliably paying the rent during the pandemic. Why? Government pays their income; expenses are lower because they can’t travel anywhere to spend. They have more to spend on the rent.   Unnecessary businesses are collapsing: spas, salons, theatres. More than half of mall department stores could be closed by next year, like Macy’s, JC Penney, Lord & Taylor. If you don’t have multiple income streams, the pandemic is harder on you. Chase and Wells Fargo have shut off new HELOCs. Learn about first and second lien positions, subordination. Will car sales tank? No. I play three cornball TV commercial ads from the 1980s about interest rates - GMAC financing, a car dealer in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Chicago is the rare world-class city where investor numbers make sense.  I provide street addresses of two available turnkey properties in NW Indiana (Chicagoland). Damion Lupo joins us. With the CARES Act, you can access 401(k) funds more easily, and direct them into an eQRP. eQRPs can invest in: real estate with or without debt, syndications, rentals, flips, domestic land, foreign land, mobile homes parks, precious metals, mortgage notes, oil & gas, private money lending, options, franchises and more. Resources mentioned: QRPs: text “QRP” in ALL CAPS to 72000 or: eQRP.co By texting “QRP” to 72000 and opting in, you will receive periodic marketing messages from eQRP Co. Message & data rates may apply. Reply “STOP” to cancel. ‎Financial Underdogs on Apple Podcasts Two Chicagoland Turnkey Properties: GetRichEducation.com/Chicago Throwback TV automobile ads: https://youtu.be/nlSNeQtN208 https://youtu.be/Eo6znwMWSac https://youtu.be/aBX0rjKAJ-Q Mortgage Loans: RidgeLendingGroup.com New Construction Turnkey Property: NewConstructionTurnkey.com Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith’s personal Instagram: @keithweinhold

Rakesh Tondon is the co-founder and CEO of Le Tote, an online clothing rental business that recently acquired Lord & Taylor and opened its first physical location. Tondon shares how Le Tote is disrupting the fashion industry, why it’s opening physical locations and why it’s imperative for retail to continue evolving if it wants to survive. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Fashioncast fans, we can’t say enough about Nicole Jarecz a young and extremely talented artist with an old soul for fashion illustration.  It’s a fascinating interview with Nicole as she delves deep into her experience as an artist including her early years, her education at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), and her “lucky” but unusual path into fashion illustration. Nicole is a busy woman raising two young daughters and working from home.  Nevertheless, she’s found time to illustrate. After ten years as a fashion illustrator, Nicole has completed work for a Who’s Who in the fashion world including Marie Claire, Glamour, Madame Figaro, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, and Hugo Boss just to name a few!  In addition, she’s in high demand to sketch at many fashion openings and exhibitions in and around the Detroit area. In this interview, you’ll discover new information about the use of fashion illustration in marketing versus photography, how to leverage a niche vocation, and the importance of pursuing your passion.  As Nicole mentions, given the technological advances in photography and design, fashion illustration is a dying art. But, with creative talent like Nicole’s, we can all experience fashion through a different form of art. Please find Nicole on Instagram at nicolejareczillustraion and her website to share the experience and beauty of her incredible work.  Enjoy!

Fashioncast fans, we can’t say enough about Nicole Jarecz a young and extremely talented artist with an old soul for fashion illustration.  It’s a fascinating interview with Nicole as she delves deep into her experience as an artist including her early years, her education at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), and her “lucky” but unusual path into fashion illustration. Nicole is a busy woman raising two young daughters and working from home.  Nevertheless, she’s found time to illustrate. After ten years as a fashion illustrator, Nicole has completed work for a Who’s Who in the fashion world including Marie Claire, Glamour, Madame Figaro, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, and Hugo Boss just to name a few!  In addition, she’s in high demand to sketch at many fashion openings and exhibitions in and around the Detroit area. In this interview, you’ll discover new information about the use of fashion illustration in marketing versus photography, how to leverage a niche vocation, and the importance of pursuing your passion.  As Nicole mentions, given the technological advances in photography and design, fashion illustration is a dying art. But, with creative talent like Nicole’s, we can all experience fashion through a different form of art. Please find Nicole on Instagram at nicolejareczillustraion and her website to share the experience and beauty of her incredible work.  Enjoy!

This latest episode features one of the smartest women in retail. Mercedes Abramo is the President and CEO of Cartier North America, and I had the opportunity to sit down with her at Cartier's Hudson Yards boutique in New York City this past April. Growing up in a retail household (her dad was a senior executive at Lord & Taylor), Mercedes had her sights set on becoming a lawyer. She majored in political science, worked at a law firm, couldn't stand it, got a job in a hotel—and found her calling. After graduating from business school in Paris, where she focused on luxury brand management, it was a natural leap to high-end retail. In this podcast, Mercedes shares plenty of career advice (“you really have to be flexible”) and business-building insights. Here are five of our favorite takeaways: I asked Mercedes what she learned as she rose through the hotel and luxury goods industries. Her answer is terrific and very wise: “Learning how to listen, learning how to hear what is being said, and picking up on both the verbal and the nonverbal cues is important. Because the first thing you're really doing is building a relationship with that person in front of you. It's not about what can I sell them right now; it's about how do I build a connection.” Leading a luxury brand company is about giving customers experiences as well as products. In her previous life as a hotel executive, Mercedes learned how to create extraordinary experiences: “There is so much similarity to retail. With a hotel or a spa or a vacation, you don't leave with a product—you don't leave with anything physical. You only leave with the memories that you created when you were there.” Mercedes gives great advice on changing a career path: “People struggle with wanting to find the perfect decision. There is no perfect decision. It's about taking that leap and deciding what's a challenge that you want to embrace right now.” Get comfortable being uncomfortable, Mercedes says. “Embracing the unknown is where you grow and where you learn. There are going to be things around the corner every day that are going to challenge you, and the more that you exercise that muscle and you push through it, the more prepared you're going to be the next time.” How to become an authentic leader: “You can't copy yourself after somebody else, so I think you really need to learn the good parts of each person that you want to emulate and then figure out how to evolve your own style.  You can learn more by visiting: www.sap.com/acalltolead. And you can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher. We welcome your feedback on the pod! Tweet me @JenniferBMorgan and use the hashtag #acalltolead or e-mail us at acalltolead@sap.com.  Where to Listen: Subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher. --- Jennifer Morgan is a member of the Executive Board of SAP SE and President of SAP's Cloud Business Group.

Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Appearing on this episode is Reginald Hudlin, known for "House Party", "Django Unchained" and EP of "Showtime at the Apollo" & "NAACP Image Awards", Datari Turner, TV & Film Producer, Executive Producer of WEtv's "growing Up Hip Hop" & Producer of "A Boy, A Girl, A Dream", La La Anthony, Host of VH-1's 'Dear Mama", "La La Anthony Collection" in Lord & Taylor, co-stars on STARZ Network #1 show, "Power", Nick Cannon, owner of Ncredible, TV & Film Executive, Rapper, Actor, TV Personality & Entrepreneur.Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Appearing on this episode is La La Anthony, Host of VH-1's 'Dear Mama", "La La Anthony Collection" in Lord & Taylor, co-stars on STARZ Network #1 show, "Power". Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in security we took a closer look at Fin7, also known as JokerStash, Carbanak, and a host of other names. The cybercrime group rakes in as much as $50 million a month by stealing credit card numbers, most recently from the company that owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, and more. They've got an interest in ATM hacks, too, and their professional acumen has turned them into what researchers estimate is a billion-dollar enterprise.

This week, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, and Lord & Taylor department stores—all owned by The Hudson's Bay Company—acknowledged a data breach impacting more than five million credit and debit card numbers. The culprits? The same group that's spent the last few years pulling off data heists from Omni Hotels & Resorts, Trump Hotels, Jason's Deli, Whole Foods, Chipotle: A mysterious group known as Fin7.

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