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Today I am joined by Sam Gold! Sam is the founder and CEO of Motette, an elevated children's brand known for its buttery-soft bamboo essentials designed with real mom feedback in mind. After years in the fashion and tech industries—including leading a seven-figure women's clothing brand—Sam launched Motette while raising two young children and co-creating the brand alongside a deeply engaged community of moms.In addition to growing Motette, Sam now offers strategic advisory services for emerging product-based businesses, helping other founders scale, build brand awareness, and navigate launch with confidence using the same scrappy, community-driven approach that led Motette to national media coverage and a successful debut. In this episode, Sam and I talk about how her previous work experience influenced her desire to start a business, how to actually launch a business, her Inner Circle -- a community of moms that have helped her co-create Motette, and so much more! Sam's InstagramMotette's InstagramMotette's WebsiteiMentor
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, a children's clothing brand.During the conversation, Samantha shares her unconventional career journey marked by bold transitions and an unyielding passion for growth. Starting in tech sales, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of shifting industries and embracing new roles, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience. Throughout the discussion, her positive mindset and willingness to take risks emerge as key drivers of her success.You'll discover how curiosity and networking opened unexpected doors, leading Samantha from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Get a glimpse into the complexities of launching a product-based business—from finding the right manufacturing partner overseas to navigating legal hurdles and industry-specific regulations. Along the way, the importance of community feedback and co-creation becomes clear, showing how involving customers early can help refine ideas and build loyalty.Building a product-based business from scratch? Thinking of pivoting your career to match your actual life (not just your resume)? Samantha Gold breaks it down with honesty, strategy, and style. Hit play to learn how she launched a community-first brand while raising two kids and leaving the corporate world behind.Don't miss another episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast. Leave a review and subscribe todayWhat You Will Learn In This Show:How Samantha organically built an inner mom circle to co-create her clothing brand, Motette.The importance of building a community for entrepreneurs to drive sales and get business insights. Samantha's decision to study abroad in Sydney, Australia, and switch from a zoology degree to a business degree.Her career progression, from sales development to account executive, and her time consulting in the fashion industry, eventually leading to CEO of a women's clothing company. The inspiration behind Motette, driven by Samantha's desire for elevated basics for her children.And much more...Guest Bio:Samantha Gold is the founder of Motette, a children's clothing brand she launched in 2024, inspired by her experience as a mom to Blair and Wesley. Motivated by the lack of thoughtfully designed options for kids, she created a line of elevated, functional pieces featuring refined prints, timeless silhouettes, and soft, breathable bamboo fabrics. Motette is built to support the rhythms of childhood while offering parents reliable quality and design. Prior to launching her own ventures, Samantha served as CEO of a contemporary women's brand and held senior roles at Fortune 500 tech companies. With over 15 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, and digital strategy, she brings a cross-functional, hands-on approach to building and scaling enduring consumer brands.Resources:Samantha's InstagramSamantha's LinkedInMotetteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of The Edge of Excellence podcast or its affiliates. The content
Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text MessageSamantha Gold shares the extraordinary story of Motette, her bamboo pajama brand that's exploded in popularity just two months after launch. She reveals how she's leveraged a community of 2,000 moms to co-create products while implementing a DIY PR strategy that's landed major media features.• Using bamboo fabric for pajamas because it's sustainable and great for sensitive skin• Creating tag-free labels that are heat-pressed to accommodate children with sensory issues• Building an "inner mom circle" of 2,000 mothers who provide real-time feedback on products• Implementing a DIY PR strategy that involves pitching 50-100 media contacts daily• Growing without outside funding to maintain complete creative control• Expanding into wholesale with six boutique partnerships secured in just one week• Planning celebrity/influencer collaborations and expanding size ranges• Using ChatGPT to name the brand after trademark issues with her first choice• Moving to Australia with her family which created the opportunity to start her own business• Her background in tech sales providing the skills needed for entrepreneurial successIf you're interested in joining Samantha's inner mom circle, send a DM to @ShopMotette on Instagram. Entrepreneurs interested in one-on-one consulting can reach Samantha at @TheSamanthaGold.#shopmotette #samanthagold #bradweisman #tbws #bamboopajamas ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!
Today's episode is all about what happens when you stop building for your customers—and start building with them. We're joined by Samantha Gold, founder and CEO of Motette, the elevated bamboo clothing brand for babies and toddlers that's quickly becoming a go-to for modern families.A former fashion exec and tech leader, Sam didn't just launch a brand—she created a community. In this conversation, we dive into what that really means: from the DMs that drove early traction, to how 80% of her launch day sales came from moms in her inner circle.We talk about the power of transparency, the value of listening, and why the smartest founders are inviting their customers behind the scenes. If you're thinking about how to grow your brand through real relationships, this one's for you.
In this episode of Picking Daisies, Mary Hendricks sits down with CEO of Motette, Samantha Gold to discuss the beautiful, messy, and ever-evolving journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Samantha shares her experience of launching a new sleepwear brand while raising two young children, and the lessons she's learned about balance, vulnerability, and building a supportive community.Together, Mary and Samantha dive into the challenges of relationships and parenting, exploring topics like healthy conflict, therapy, modeling positive habits for children, and the impact of addiction in various forms. They also unpack the power of social media in connecting moms, the importance of seeking fulfillment outside of motherhood, and why it's okay to embrace the messiness of life instead of striving for perfection.This conversation is an honest, relatable reminder that we're all figuring it out together, and that putting yourself out there can lead to deeper connections, personal growth, and even business success.Takeaways:✨ Motherhood can feel isolating, but finding a supportive community makes all the difference.✨ Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.✨ Social media can foster real, meaningful connections.✨ Pursuing your passions outside of motherhood is not selfish—it's essential.✨ Healthy conflict in relationships teaches kids valuable life skills.✨ Perfectionism can hold you back in business and life.✨ Therapy provides accountability and deeper self-awareness.✨ Parenting often unearths unresolved personal issues.✨ Addiction isn't just about substances—it can show up in habits like shopping or food.✨ Investing in yourself leads to growth, confidence, and stronger relationships.✨ Motherhood is challenging, but no one has to navigate it alone.
What do you get when you blend a successful corporate career, motherhood, and a deep desire to create something meaningful? You get Motette—a modern children's clothing brand that's elevated, intentional, and built with purpose.In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Gold, the founder of Motette, to talk about how she left her tech and fashion executive roles to launch a bamboo-based clothing line for kids. We dive into what sparked her entrepreneurial leap, how she tapped into her community for design feedback, and why building trust with her customers is at the core of everything she does.Samantha and I are both members of The Entreprenista League, a business and community membership where founders like you can access top-tier resources, media opportunities, and a community that will be there to support you as you grow your business. Join here: https://refer.entreprenista.com/2bvagj2con4uIn this episode:Building a pre-launch community that actually convertsManaging a product-based business from across the globeCreating trust and loyalty with customers from day oneAnd how to move forward—even when you're scaredAction Steps for the week:Do the One Thing You've Been Putting OffGet Outside Your Comfort ZoneChoose Courage Over FearConnect with Samantha:Motette Website: https://shopmotette.com/Motette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmotetteConnect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/checklistWebsite: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProductionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproductionMusic: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.comProduced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.
Samantha Gold is the Founder & CEO of Motette, an elevated children's sleepwear brand that officially launches in March 2025. With a background as a tech executive and former CEO in the fashion industry, Samantha's career has been defined by bold transformations and thoughtful leadership. But it was motherhood that sparked her next big leap. After struggling to find pajamas that were as timeless, functional, and thoughtfully designed as the rest of her kids' wardrobe, Samantha decided to create them herself. Motette was born out of that need, offering elevated sleepwear made from ultra-soft bamboo fabrics that prioritize comfort, quality, and design parents can trust. Now living in Sydney, Australia, Samantha is building her U.S.-based brand from the ground up while raising her two kids, Blair and Wes, alongside her husband. Driven by a passion for thoughtful design, community, and resilience, Samantha hopes to inspire other women, moms, and founders to bet on themselves. https://www.shopmotette.com/10% off first purchase
147 Proben für eine einzige Oper - das war der absolute Rekord! Aber immerhin hat Gabriel Feltz im September 2000 am Theater Bremen nicht nur das Orchester, sondern auch die Chöre einstudiert, und damit wahrscheinlich die schwerste Chorpartie in der gesamten Musikgeschichte. Für den jungen Kapellmeister und ehemaligen Assistenten von Gerd Albrecht an der Hamburgischen Staatsoper bedeutete diese Produktion so etwas wie den künstlerischen Durchbruch. Kurz darauf wurde er Generalmusikdirektor beim Philharmonischen Orchester Altenburg-Gera, mit 31 damals der jüngste in solch einem Amt. In dieser Zeit entstand eine CD-Aufnahme mit Strauss‘ "Alpensinfonie", auf die Feltz noch heute stolz ist. Zuletzt war er zwölf Jahre in Dortmund, und auch die NDR Orchester hat Gabriel Feltz schon einige Male dirigiert. Als frischgebackener Generalmusikdirektor in Kiel verspricht der 53jährige dem Publikum ein vielfältiges Programm mit interessanten Kombinationen von Werken. Warum nicht mal eine Bruckner-Sinfonie mit einer Motette aus der Renaissance kombinieren? Mit Christiane Irrgang spricht Gabriel Feltz über seine Ideen und nicht zuletzt über seine musikalischen Leidenschaften, die nicht nur bei Klassik und Gustav Mahlers "Sinfonie der Tausend" liegen, sondern auch bei Pop und Jazz.
Auch in dieser Motette verbindet Bach kunstvoll Bibelwort und Choral – und möglicherweise könnte ein Werk seines Großonkels Johann Christoph Bach Pate gestanden haben. Die Quellensituation ist jedoch unbefriedigend.
Im Oktober 1729 hat Bach zur Beerdigung des Thomasschul-Rektors Johann Heinrich Ernesti diese Motette komponiert. Interessant ist, dass es von Anfang an nicht als A-cappella-Stück gedacht war.
Ist es eine Kantate, eine Choralbearbeitung oder – wie Bach notiert hat – eine Motette? In jedem Falle ist dieser Einzelsatz von Bach eine große Kostbarkeit, auch wenn Fragen zu den Aufführungsumständen offen sind.
Sie ist die kunstvollste Ausprägung der Mehrstimmigkeit: die Polyphonie - die Vielstimmigkeit aus jeweils eigenständigen vokalen oder instrumentalen Stimmen. Kontrapunkt, Kanon, Fuge und Motette sind Techniken und Formen, im Rahmen derer sich Polyphonie entfaltet.
Heinrich Schütz nannte seine Vokalwerk von 1636 mit protestantischem Understatement "Kleine geistliche Konzerte". Dabei verbindet er in den 55 sparsam besetzten vokalen Meisterstücken gesungenen Nervenkitzel mit kunstvoller Stimmführung und schreibt mitten im 30jährigen Krieg eine Musik voller Zuversicht. (Autor: Martin Zingsheim)
Seit 1945 gibt es in der Tübinger Stiftskirche jeden Samstagabend die „Motette“. Jetzt feiert die Reihe für geistliche Musik ihre 3000. Auflage – mit Georg Friedrich Händels „Messias“ und der Kantorei der Stiftskirche.
Neben dem Organum und der Motette war er die zentrale Gattung der Notre-Dame-Epoche: der Conductus - ein meist strophisches, ein- oder mehrstimmiges lateinisches Lied ernsten Inhalts.
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17 Toccaten | "Hexachord Fantasia" | "Apparuerunt Apostolis", Motette | "Alleluia! Absorpta es mors", Motette | Bob van Asperen (Cembalo, Orgel und Leitung)
"Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt" | Motette "Lass sich freuen alle" (Psalm 5) | Giovanni Battista Pergolesi / Johann Adam Hiller: Stabat Mater | Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben; Leitung: Rainer Johannes Homburg | Handel's Company
Eine der wichtigsten Quellen für die frühe Motette
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11861/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11861/1/Cim._54-4.pdf Deprez, Josquin Cim. 54(4 (= 4° Liturg. 461) Deprez, Josquin Motette Delectare in Domino. Stimmbuch Bassus. Entstehungsort: unbekannt Entstehungszeit: 16. Jahrhundert Provenienz: Die Herkunft der mit schwarzer Seide und Goldfaden in Leinen gestickten und in Pappe gebundenen Motette ist unbekannt.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11860/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11860/1/Cim._54-3.pdf Deprez, Josquin Cim. 54(3 (= 4° Liturg. 461) Deprez, Josquin Motette Delectare in Domino. Stimmbuch Contratenor. Entstehungsort: unbekannt Entstehungszeit: 16. Jahrhundert Provenienz: Die Herkunft der mit schwarzer Seide und Goldfaden in Leinen gestickten und in Pappe gebundenen Motette ist unbekannt.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11859/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11859/1/Cim._54-2.pdf Deprez, Josquin Cim. 54(2 (= 4° Liturg. 461) Deprez, Josquin Motette Delectare in Domino. Stimmbuch Tenor. Entstehungsort: unbekannt Entstehungszeit: 16. Jahrhundert Provenienz: Die Herkunft der mit schwarzer Seide und Goldfaden in Leinen gestickten und in Pappe gebundenen Motette ist unbekannt.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11858/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/11858/1/Cim._54-1.pdf Deprez, Josquin Cim. 54(1 (= 4° Liturg. 461) Deprez, Josquin Motette Delectare in Domino. Stimmbuch Discantus. Entstehungsort: unbekannt Entstehungszeit: 16. Jahrhundert Provenienz: Die Herkunft der mit schwarzer Seide und Goldfaden in Leinen gestickten und in Pappe gebundenen Motette ist unbekannt.
Aufführung der Motette "Deus judicium tuum"