Podcasts about Nordstrom

Barbaranne and Daniella are back from a summer hiatus with all-new stories, all-new Barb's Bag of Tricks review, and an all-new FlicsAF! Check out our Sephora Storefront, and shop all our favorite products and devices at: https://sephora.com/creators/honestafshow Black Dahlia CBD Botanicals | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://blackdahlia.co/ Makeup Eraser | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://makeuperaser.com We are also very excited about our Shop All HonestAF brand partners, including Amazon and Nordstrom at: https://linktr.ee/shophonestaf These are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping! Follow us on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestafshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honestafshowofficial #menopause #skincare #relationships #music #innerbalance #husbands #podcast #fyp #sexualhealth #relationship #unboxing #beautry #skincare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Help My Small Business, Jane is joined by Kia Buckley, founder of Kikiva Collection, to review Wanda's business, Estetika, a beauty accessories brand known for its premium makeup bags.After landing Nordstrom, Wanda's facing the realities of wholesale growth: pressure to expand her product range, trademark issues in the US, and whether wholesale is accelerating her business or distracting from it.Jane and Kia unpack the realities of wholesale growth, why landing big retailers isn't always the win it seems, and how to scale without losing sight of your brand.By the end of this episode, you'll learn: How to know if your business is actually ready for wholesale Why you shouldn't let retailers dictate your product strategy Why more stockists doesn't always mean a stronger business Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast @thelazyceopodStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoConnect with Kia: @kia_buckleySee what Kikiva is up to: @kikiva.collectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry digs into the ugly scene at a Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever game, where two teenage girls wearing "XX-XY" shirts in support of Sophie Cunningham were cursed out and called "trash" by adults sitting nearby — including, it turns out, Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton. Larry unmasks the Nordstrom employee caught on video hurling insults, walks through the girls' full account of the confrontation, and covers the fallout: the Seattle Storm's public apology, the WNBA suspending and fining Keaton, and Sophie Cunningham's own statement backing her young fans. Then he turns to a video the WNBA quietly deleted — Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers openly betting $400 on their own matchup — and asks why the league is letting it slide when other pro leagues suspend players for the exact same thing.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KUSSHI Founder Jessica Parker on Turning a Travel Frustration Into a Beauty BrandShow Notes:In today's episode, host Leora Luciano sits down with Jessica Parker, founder and CEO of KUSSHI — the machine-washable, travel-ready beauty bag brand that was named one of Oprah's Favorite Things.Jessica shares how a move to Germany, a lot of travel, and one very frustrating Ziploc bag led her to design her own makeup organizer. What started as a personal solution for herself and her New York girlfriends became a full-fledged brand with manufacturing operations in Turkey and China, a growing product line, and retail placement in over 500 boutique stores, Nordstrom, Revolve, and Dillard's.In this episode:Jessica's background in hospitality and what led her to move abroadHow she found her first manufacturers and moved to China to oversee productionThe origin of the KUSSHI makeup bags, brush organizers, and neoprene train casesThe hair tools bag story — designed for Dyson owners and named one of Oprah's Favorite ThingsWhy machine washability is a core brand principleJessica's own minimal skincare and makeup routineWhat's always in her KUSSHI bagAdvice for early entrepreneurs: proof of concept first, spend as little as possibleUpcoming launches: a flat beauty organizer (October) and a carry-on tote (Q1 next year)Travel hacks: capsule wardrobes, overpacking, and the shower cap shoe trickShop KUSSHI:Website: KUSSHI.comAmazon, Revolve, Nordstrom, Dillard's & 500+ boutique retailers

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by R&S Logistics, Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Rolex's Certified Pre-Owned channel now accounts for roughly 10% of secondhand Rolex sales, with revenue up 67% year over year last quarter.Gap relaunches four of its 1990s fragrances plus a new fifth scent, betting beauty can become a durable, high-margin category.Cos, H&M Group's minimalist brand, signs new mall leases and a Nordstrom marketplace deal as it ramps up North America expansion.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

On this episode of Big Rube's Philly, the city's favorite entrepreneur, brand marketer, chef and photographer caught up with fashion and artistic icon Bariq Cobbs who's dressed the Fresh Prince, TLC and LeBron James. Cobbs collabed with Nike and Nordstrom and toured the world exhibiting his paintings.

Creating a successful business from scratch is nearly impossible.  Even if you have a great idea for an exceptional product, bringing it to life requires indomitable confidence and unwavering commitment in the face of insurmountable odds.  And maybe a healthy dose of naivety. Our guest for this episode fits that bill.  A true embodiment of purpose and drive, Nate Checketts, co-founder and CEO of the performance lifestyle apparel brand Rhone, along with his brother, Ben Checketts, seems to have willed their business into being without a reasonable doubt of its survivability.  From an idea at a dinner table to one of the fastest growing premium activewear brands in the market, Rhone has planted its flag and proven its worth among the world's heaviest contenders and has no intention of slowing down.    With game-changing product built for similarly ambitious, health conscious customers, Rhone begs the question, “why settle for anything less?” If comfort is important to you, if looking fantastic is at all important to you, then Rhone should be important to you.   Thanks for tuning in to episode 115.  We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

The tech landscape is changing faster than ever, as we're all trying to navigate big shifts in AI, consumer shopping habits, and more. But it's nothing new to Julie Bornstein. She's been at the forefront of retail for decades, leading big brands like Nordstrom and Sephora through the ecommerce revolution. And now, as the Founder and CEO of the AI-powered fashion search engine Daydream, she's once again at the bleeding edge of technological change.  But through every shift, the thing she keeps coming back to is this: people skills matter most. In this conversation, Julie will help you stay on the front edge of technology – without sacrificing the people skills it takes to make them work. This episode is for you if: You're thinking about making the shift from corporate to entrepreneurship  You're doing any work with customer-facing AI  You want to understand the future of retail and ecommerce You're trying to design a strong loyalty program Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

She's the most influential person you may never have heard of.   A new book, Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books, recounts how she nurtured and edited some of the greatest books of the past 100 years, including titles such as Where the Wild Things Are, Goodnight Moon, The Carrot Seed, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and dozens more.  Author Nancy Hudgins joins to talk about the impact Ursula Nordstrom had - and continues to have - on the world of children's literature.

When Andrew Blackmon couldn't find a rental tuxedo that actually fit, he didn't just start a company—he rebuilt the entire formalwear supply chain from scratch, turning a strip-mall industry into a nine-figure business with seven flagship stores and showrooms in more than 40 Nordstrom locations. For more on The Black Tux and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Nick Stenson cut his first head of hair at 12 years old, in his mother's Chicago salon, with zero training and a customer's grandson in the chair. He was on track to become an orthopedic surgeon before realizing his mom was doing the same thing doctors do — changing how people carry themselves — one client at a time. He opened his first salon, Caviar Salons, in 2001, eventually running two locations and over 50 stylists. From there he became a creative director for L'Oréal and JCPenney Salons, styled Lady Gaga, Fergie, and Ashley Tisdale, and spent nine years at Ulta — starting with a team of seven and leaving as SVP of Services and Store Operations over a team of 400, after four promotions. In 2022 he launched Nick Stenson Beauty, a luxury haircare line built around aloe vera and creatine instead of ingredients nobody can pronounce. The brand is now sold at Ulta, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Amazon, with a professional distribution arm reaching salons nationwide. Twelve SKUs, all mix-and-matchable, no separate line for curly, straight, fine, or thick hair — just what your hair actually needs. Make sure to check them out at: https://nickstensonbeauty.com   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Modern Shade. They make hardtop gazebos, louvered pergolas, privacy screens, outdoor furniture — basically everything you need to take a backyard from functional to actually finished. Cedar wood, galvanized steel, aluminum — solid materials, well-designed structures across the board. What we picked up are their Cedar Privacy Screens — great for adding side shade and privacy to a pergola or deck without blocking the whole view. Clean, natural look, does exactly what it should. If your order's over $700, use code SS6 for 6% off. Check them out at ModernShade.org

Comedian Kevin Hart and SNL star Marcello Hernandez sit down to talk about their new movie “72 Hours”. Also, details on the growing trend of young adults moving back in with their parents to save money as prices continue to rise. Plus, Shop TODAY brings an edition of “What To Shop This Week” during the highly anticipated Nordstrom Sale. And, the story of Frost Valley YMCA, where children with serious illnesses can find a way to have a normal summer camp experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you think you have to move to New York or LA to make it in fashion, this episode says otherwise.Jack Savoie joins us from Denver to talk about building a fashion career — and a viral following — without uprooting your life. We get into how a fake Manolo Blahnik callout on TikTok caught Bethenny Frankel's attention and took him from 20K to 67K followers overnight, why he still works full-time as a buyer at A.Line while creating content on the side, and how he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter was wearing Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive dropped. We also talk about his path from Nordstrom shoe sales to designer buying, the "Shoes of the Past" series that turned fashion nostalgia into a cultural moment, and his advice for anyone trying to break into the industry without an internship or a big city zip code.In this episode, we get into:How Jack built a career in fashion while staying based in Denver, and why he doesn't think you need to live in New York or LA to make it in the industryThe story behind his viral Manolo Blahnik video — how he spotted a fake shoe in a Bethenny Frankel TikTok and grew from 20K to 67K followers in under 24 hoursHis path from selling shoes at Nordstrom to becoming a buyer at boutique retailer A.LineHow "Shoes of the Past," his series on discontinued cult shoes like the YSL Eiffel Tower cage boot and the Isabel Marant Beckett wedge, became his biggest content waveWhat it's actually like balancing a full-time buying job with a content career, and how he manages burnoutHow he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter wore Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive was publishedHis biggest recent splurge — a surprise Birkin 30 in Rouge H from his longtime Hermès sales associate — and why he waits months before wearing new purchasesThe brands and designers he thinks are doing the best work right now, including Chanel, Dior, and KallmeyerHis current red carpet favorites, from Teyana Taylor and Margot Robbie to Sombr's fashion-forward run this yearHis advice for anyone trying to break into fashion without a traditional industry job or big-city moveJack SavoieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavoiedailyTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jack.savoieLet's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 24, Marlyn Schiff was making beaded jewelry at her kitchen table with no business plan and nothing to lose. Today, Marlyn Schiff Jewelry is a seven-figure wholesale brand with staff who have stayed 18 years, a price point under $150 that cracked Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, and a growth strategy built entirely on passion over pressure. For more on Marlyn Schiff and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Today, I'm excited to speak with Sarah Walker, Founder and Principal Designer of Nuance, a legacy estate interior design & wellness advisory firm that helps families and family offices create homes that feel deeply personal, wellness-centered, and effortless to live in. Over 20 years, she has delivered more than 50 multi-million-dollar estates and compounds, specializing in homes that feel like private retreats while remaining straightforward for staff to operate. Born and raised in Dubai and educated in interior design, art, and construction management, Sarah combines a global design perspective with a strong technical foundation. Prior to Nuance, she led interior design across Nordstrom stores, spas, and restaurants nationwide, aligning large teams around an elevated experience and making complex environments intuitive to use. Sarah has been featured in Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, Forbes, The Seattle Times, Homes & Gardens, and many other publications. We kick off the conversation with Sarah's explanation of what wellbeing-centered design means. She offers her definition of the concept and describes what it takes to design and build living spaces that embody the family's values and help both individual family members and the family as a whole flourish. Sarah describes the connection between family governance and the design of the family home and talks about instituting an "operating system for the home" and explains how that operating system can support the family across multiple generations. Sarah offers some practical tips to families and their offices related to designing homes and personal spaces that support and advance the physical health of family members. She touches on key practical and technical aspects, such as air quality and water purity, that families need to consider and incorporate into the design of their living spaces. Sarah also touches on the practicalities of designing a home that facilitates and promotes interpersonal connection, mental health, and personal happiness of the family members and describes how family leaders can achieve the objective of building a wellness-centric home. Enjoy this instructive conversation with a leading player in the world of wellbeing-centered design for UHNW families.

This week on the Who What Wear Podcast, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Nordstrom Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang to talk about Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale. Cui Zhang and Schuessler give the full rundown on everything from the trends in the 9 to Know section to the 50 new brands debuting in the sale. Plus, Cui Zhang is sharing the one item she would recommend everyone buys from this year's sale. Make sure to shop  Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale, starting July 18.  Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!

This week on the Who What Wear Podcast, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Nordstrom Fashion Director Linda Cui Zhang to talk about Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale. Cui Zhang and Schuessler give the full rundown on everything from the trends in the 9 to Know section to the 50 new brands debuting in the sale. Plus, Cui Zhang is sharing the one item she would recommend everyone buys from this year's sale. Make sure to shop  Nordstrom's 125th Anniversary Sale, starting July 18.  Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, and be sure to subscribe!

This episode comes to you live from our pop-up studio at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Our guest: Jason LaRose, CEO of Bombas — the brand that turned socks, underwear, and tees into a mission-powered growth machine, with more than 200 million essential clothing items donated to people experiencing homelessness. But first, the news — and in our summer biweekly format, there's plenty. Steve breaks down Nike's unimpressive quarter: revenues down, China off 12%, and an operating profit boost driven almost entirely by a nearly billion-dollar one-time tariff refund. The contrast with Levi's couldn't be sharper — under Michelle Gass, the brand posted 8% sales growth, expanding margins, and momentum across women's and tops. The winners keep winning elsewhere too. Aritzia's remarkable run continues with comps up an eye-popping 35% and digital up nearly 60%. Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing delivers 22% revenue growth from its 2,500-store global fleet. And Costco's monthly numbers offer fresh evidence of retail's Great Concentration. Then there's Kroger, acquiring regional grocery powerhouse Giant Eagle — a $9 billion revenue business bought at a strikingly low multiple. Michael and Steve debate the real question: does acquiring-to-compete solve Kroger's relevance problem, or just buy cost leverage against Walmart, Costco, and Amazon? Then it's on to Jason LaRose, who joined Bombas after leadership roles at Under Armour and Equinox. What drew him in: a genuine mission wrapped around outstanding economics — profitable essentially since day one. He traces the brand's arc from Indiegogo campaign and Shark Tank's most successful company ever to nearly $2 billion in cumulative sales, now expanding into underwear, tees, footwear, and slippers — the very items most requested in homeless shelters. LaRose also delivers a masterclass in disciplined distribution: highly curated wholesale partnerships with Target, Dick's, Nordstrom, and Scheels, each with distinct assortments for distinct customers, alongside the brand's first stores and expansion into Canada. His mantra — quality, comfort, mission, in that order — explains why repeat rates keep the funnel from leaking where so many DTC peers sprang holes. Wrapping up, on Steve's radar: a Dallas-area tour of the newly merged Container Store and Bed Bath & Beyond format (who exactly is this store for?), plus his provocative new Substack essay, "Convenience is Boring." On Michael's radar: the soon-to-open Gordie Howe Bridge, his conversation with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, and why USMCA review limbo keeps piling uncertainty — and cost — onto businesses and consumers across North America. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Do you want to hear a little secret? It's not so much of a "secret" as it is a very surprising fact about me. Despite my undying affinity for Nordstrom, I have never actually shopped during their annual Anniversary sale. Crazy, right? Please don't take my Nordy club card away from me!   But my clients were equally shocked to learn a few weeks ago that I'm not over setting alarms, building wish lists, and refreshing my browser the second the sale opens. I'm just over here buying what I need when I need it throughout the year.   Now, this week, I might browse. But if I do, I'm using the exact strategy I'm sharing with you today, because I have absolutely no interest in a giant cardboard box showing up on my doorstep delivering a whole lot of wardrobe regret. And I don't think you want that either.   So because the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been buzzing around in our Her Style Collective chats over the past several weeks, you might also be wondering what you should buy, how to identify gaps in your wardrobe, and whether it's worth shopping this year…    I think the question you really want to know isn't "What's on sale?" It's "How can I be a smarter sale shopper?"   Whether you're getting ready to hunt the Nordstrom Sale, the clearance rack at Target, or your favorite thrift store, today's episode is for you. I'm going to map out some important questions to consider before you scoop up that irresistible sale item only to regret it every time you see it hanging in your closet with the tags still on.   FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/ JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective   Related Episodes: 319 – How to Tell If Something Will Actually Work In Your Wardrobe (Before You Buy It) 294 – Black Friday Trap or Smart Buy? How To Know When a Sale Is Actually Worth It 290 – Impulse Buying vs. Smart Investing: How to Shop With Strategy and Clarity 194 – Shop Black Friday Sales More Strategically by Following This 7-Step Plan

Adapt or die.  There is no other choice.  The laws of nature are as true for the retail industry as they are for any aspect of life, and the next existential crisis looms just around the corner.  Sound dramatic?  Well, it is.  The stakes are real and the bar of expectation is high. So how is it that a 4th generation of Nordstroms has, yet again, evolved their legacy brand into relevance for the modern age?  As e-commerce platforms and direct-to-consumer businesses continue to pull customers out of physical stores, competitors scramble for market share, completely altering the playing field, constantly changing the rules of the game.  Do people really care about how they get their products, just so long as they get it now?  Can anyone tell the difference when a robot picks their wardrobe?  How does one person's unique human experience inform and influence the success or failure of a nation-wide company in 2026? Join us for this special edition of The Nordy Pod as Executive Producer, Sam Jones, steals the host seat, pitting Pete against the biggest brain-busters of our time.   It's survival of the fittest, and the herd has thinned out! If you'd like to learn more about the work of Sam Jones, check out samjonespictures.com Thanks for tuning in to episode 114.  We hope you enjoy it!  Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with one of retail technology's most accomplished leaders: Julie Averill, former Chief Information Officer of Lululemon and REI, and author of the new book Chief Impact Officer: Real Transformation Comes from Human, Not Just Artificial Intelligence. Joining the conversation is Menachem Salinas, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Nimble, the expert AI web search platform making live web data enterprise-grade. A self-described "serial retail technologist," Julie's career spans the defining chapters of modern retail technology. She spent a decade at Nordstrom leading pioneering omnichannel initiatives, drove a technology transformation as CIO of REI, and then took a leap to a then-$2 billion company called Lululemon — where, over eight years as CIO, she helped power the brand's growth to $10 billion. Today, she runs her own advisory business focused on enterprise AI adoption, and her new book makes the case that real transformation comes from people, not just technology. Drawing on years of parsing signal from noise in the CIO chair, Julie delivers a masterclass in AI reality-checking. Her verdict on where retail stands in the AI journey? "Maybe the first inning." She argues the technology itself is now the easy part — the real reasons so many AI pilots fail are data quality, governance, workflow readiness and organizational capability. Julie shares the exact questions she asks to separate a slick demo from a solution built to survive contact with a real omnichannel operation: Whose data does this run on? What workflow actually changes, and for whom? Who owns the errors? What does this cost at scale? And she tells a cautionary tale of a board-driven AI pitch that promised everything — and why "yes, we can do everything" is the surest sign of an immature vendor. Julie also maps the future of the CIO role itself: from technology gatekeeper to curious, strategic business enabler. With AI tools now arriving through the browser, control is gone — the new job is curation, education and helping executives tell what's real. The businesses that win, she argues, will be the ones that learn to evolve continuously and dream about what was previously impossible. Menachem Salinas adds the vendor-side perspective, explaining how Nimble delivers real-time competitive pricing, digital shelf monitoring and out-of-stock intelligence across thousands of retail sites — and why he believes agentic commerce will transform e-commerce within twelve months. His candid ShopTalk Barcelona assessment: even the world's biggest brands rate no better than five out of ten on AI data readiness. Julie's book Chief Impact Officer is available now everywhere books are sold. Learn more at julieaverill.com and nimbleway.com. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025 and 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Melissa Mash built Dagne Dover from a business school focus group and $40,000 in pre-sales into a brand now carried in more than 250 retail locations—without ever taking venture capital. By ditching Meta and Google in favor of events, sponsorships, and high-touch retail relationships, nearly half the brand's growth now comes from word of mouth alone. For more on Dagne Dover and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart and Sam's Club are cutting prices on thousands of summer staples as part of a broad Rollback and member-savings push spanning grocery, household goods, outdoor living, toys, and apparel.Aldi is making its first move into Colorado, filing permits for two Denver-area locations as part of a plan to open 50 stores across the Denver and Colorado Springs markets over the next two years, backed by a new regional distribution center.Nordstrom is celebrating its 125th anniversary with its biggest-ever Anniversary Sale, running July 18 through Aug. 9 with over 100 brands, more than 50 new additions, and a multi-platform campaign kicking off with block parties in Chicago, Portland, and Seattle.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

I sat down with Natalie Novak, co-founder of Kindness Powered Skincare and certified oncology esthetician, who spent years battling debilitating symptoms — constant anxiety, RA-like joint pain, vision problems — while doctors told her nothing was wrong. The culprit turned out to be her breast implants, which were full of mold. After having them removed in 2018, her RA symptoms vanished almost immediately. Her eyesight returned the next day. But Natalie's story doesn't stop there. Long before her own health crisis, she'd already been on a mission to clean up the beauty industry — sparked by watching a skincare product literally eat through carpet and padding at a Nordstrom stockroom. In this episode, we talk about why what you put ON your body matters just as much as what you put IN it, how the FDA hasn't updated the Cosmetics Act since 1938, and why "it's sold in a store" doesn't mean it's safe. Natalie also walks us through a simple 3-step skincare ritual — cleansing oil, probiotic toner, and the right face cream — designed specifically to support women dealing with autoimmunity, hormonal shifts, and sensitive, compromised skin. Find Natalie and her products at kpsessentials.com For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/251

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Jyoti Lohman continues to tell us her business journey creating The Beauty Way experience and why it is important. Listen to part 1 first. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Handyside Ad] Gary: Told you, Brian. Brian: Told me what? Gary: This is part two of last week’s episode. Brian: Oh yeah, and it was getting good. Gary: If you missed it, go back and listen to part one first. Take it away, fellas. Stephen Semple: So tell me about getting this out the gate, what were some of the challenges that you faced getting this rolling? Jyoti Lohman: Well, again, no business degree. Stephen Semple: Yeah, [inaudible 00:01:55] Jyoti Lohman: No business degree, no chemistry background, no beauty background. I had a really successful career in fashion. I studied fashion marketing and went to school in Paris and did trend forecasting and fashion styling. And worked in Los Angeles for years in more visual direction and sort of the aesthetic side of fashion. We moved from California to Austin when I was six months pregnant. I had my now eight-year-old and I have a five-year-old, so I was a stay-at-home mom for years and years. And it was an absolute intentional choice to be home with them. And when my daughter was about one, I went, “This is awesome and I’m a creative.” And so I just started, there’s a little tiny backstory, where I actually had a clean beauty company 13 years ago, never got off the ground. I was in LA, I was selling out of my house quite literally, three products, very, very small. But it was before the clean beauty revolution was even a thing, so I was ahead of the game. People didn’t understand the toxins, they didn’t understand why it would be more expensive. I ended up meeting my husband. We decided to get married on our third date. Whirlwind, traveled the world, did lots of research at spas in Bali and Morocco. And brought some of those products home that I ended up or ingredients that I ended up putting in some of my formulas. This has been brewing for years and years. And when my daughter was about one, it was time. And so I just like kind of the audacity of like I’m a stay-at-home mom and I’m going to create this beauty empire. Sure. And people are like, “Is this ever going to launch? What are you doing?” And I knew what I was doing or actually didn’t know what I was doing, but I believe in the message and the purpose and the products and the time and intention I put into it. So I launched and I have, again, not really … I couldn’t afford agencies or marketing or coaches or any of that, and so I just started getting out there and showing up. Stephen Semple: Right. And this is the interesting part is, what did you do? When you say get out there and showing up, tell me specifically what you did? Jyoti Lohman: In person events. I brought that six-foot table and tablecloth and products to everything I could. I went to every single event that I was asked to be at. And again, because that’s where you’re connecting with people one-on-one. And I do an activation. So I pour water over your hands, you get to use the polish, you get to use the cream, you get to smell it. We talk about the affirmations. And I have you for a few minutes because you’re doing this and I can talk about the story and help you fall in love with the brand. So that’s what I mean showing up. Quite literally lugging around a table and products and getting out there. And going to stores. Is your buyer here? Is your owner here? Never taking no for an answer. Stephen Semple: Right. And when you’ve done that, beyond making the sale, what are the things that you’ve learned when you’ve done that? Jyoti Lohman: This has been a huge part. It’s such a great question. And I think it’s something that people miss out on a lot. Because you can get that sale, but if they’re not reordering and it’s not selling, who cares? Now you’ve wasted all this time getting a sale. Stephen Semple: Correct. Yeah. Jyoti Lohman: I offer 100% support. So you are ordering it, if I can, I am hand delivering it, I am helping with merchandising and I am showing up to every event. I have an event today at 12 o’clock with a new account. And we’re doing a lunch and learn and they put an invite out to all their VIPs and they’re coming to meet me. And they’re going to feel the product and touch the product. And again, I get them there to talk about the story and they get to feel the results and smell it. So really it’s that post-purchase support. And I don’t mean sending emails, I mean showing up, supporting their events, creating events with them. And in the cases of these spas and resorts, meeting with the lead therapist, creating these treatments. We just worked on a Spotify playlist that connects back in with the treatment. So I think, again, it’s not really about the sale, it’s about that post-purchase support, it’s about checking in and it’s about being available. So again, it’s like that showing up for these customers. And I’ll drive, I mean, I’ve driven hours to show up for accounts. And they’re successful because they’re now tied to the story and they’re … I meet with the salespeople, I talk to every single person that’s there. It’s really like good old-fashioned educating them on the product, connecting with the people that are actually selling it. It’s great to have a conversation with the spa director, but they’re back in an office. So who’s selling the product? How are they connected to it? Why are they referring it? Why are they suggesting it? Do they know about it? Do they know what’s special about it? Do they know who’s created it? They do, because it’s me and we’re connecting. Stephen Semple: It’s funny. I’m trying to think the name of the company, but it was one where part of what they ended up doing is they ended up getting their product into Nordstrom’s, which was a big deal. Jyoti Lohman: Huge. Stephen Semple: She would go and visit Nordstrom’s and make sure that the product was well displayed and also that it was in stock. And she referred to how she did reverse shoplifting where she would show up with product and restock the shelf and not charge them or anything. It was more important in those early days to make sure that the product was supported and the product was on the shelf. And not only that, that sales were being made at Nordstrom’s because what she knew is it’s one thing to get into the place- Jyoti Lohman: To stay there. Stephen Semple: … it’s another thing to stay there. And the only way you stay there is the product has to sell through. And it just is bothering me that I can’t think of who this woman was because it was an amazing story. But I’m finding, especially today, I get meetings with a lot of startup entrepreneurs and they don’t want to go out and talk to customers. Jyoti Lohman: Which blows my mind. Stephen Semple: They want to sit and go, “Well, I want to do emails and I want to do this posting and this posting.” I’m like, “No.” Especially in the early days. In the early days, you have to get out there and you have to meet them and you have to talk to them and you have to learn about them. Because here’s what I’m going to guess, this whole idea of creating a specific thing for a resort, you would have never figured out unless you had a conversation with somebody. Jyoti Lohman: 100%. That’s why I said it’s like … it’s really like out there pounding the pavement. And I can tell you story after story of … Something I do is I’ll send an email. You want to get some familiarity with the brand. But who isn’t bombarded with email? So you get some familiarity. I always follow them on Instagram. I always send a message. I’ve gotten a couple accounts this way. “Hey, I love what you’re doing.” And again, this is all people that I’m aligned with that I authentically love what they’re doing and want to be a part of it and think we can align. But I’ll say, “Hey, I’m going to come in and I’m going to support you, I’m going to …” I don’t say support you. I say, “I’m going to come in and get a treatment.” I’m thinking of a company specifically here in Austin that I wanted to align with. And so I’m going to come in, I’m going to get a treatment there. “I’d love to meet you. I’d love to connect.” I don’t hear from them, but I go in, I get my treatment and I say, “Hey, I reached out. Is such and such here?” And they’re like, “Oh yeah, I remember seeing your name in Instagram.” And now they’ve gotten the email, they’ve gotten the message on Instagram. And now they’re seeing me in person. It’s not a cold call. “I’ve been trying to connect with you. I’m on LinkedIn.” Now they’ve sort of seen the brand, so when I do ask to connect with them, they’re not like, “Who’s this person just out of the blue?” So that’s just like, again, it’s kind of warming them up. And look, I’m coming to support you also. I’ve gotten so many people where they’re like, they want stuff from me, but they’re not even following me on Instagram or supporting the business. And I think we need to support each other. I mean, and that shows to me that you’re serious and you want to connect. Another thing is I just, more than once people have said, “I appreciate your diligence.” And what that means is pounding the pavement and the squeaky wheel gets the grease. And it’s old school and it’s something my dad said, but it’s really true. And I had another experience with a current account that emailed twice and said, “We have a very small retail assortment, we’re not looking for anything on the spa treatment, we’re good.” I picked up the phone, we had a conversation. She said, “Let’s meet. I really like you. This has been a great conversation.” I met with her and I just said, “Yeah, let me just come meet with you. No commitment, try the products, let’s meet.” I walked out of there with a signature treatment, retail and quarterly events. So keep going, keep showing up. Yes. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off. And trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: I think this is the big thing, especially in the early days. Look, if you don’t have money to spend towards promotion and marketing and things along that lines, you then need to put in shoe leather, blood, sweat, tears, shoe leather. Jyoti Lohman: Lots of tears. Stephen Semple: The whole idea of being able to say … Yeah. And I’m even going to argue that even if you have budget, in the early days you need to do one-on-one because that’s how you learn about your market and what it really, really wants. And I’m sure there’s lots of things that you’ve also learned to change in your messaging as you’ve had talking to people, you start learning what it is that they want, they like, they desire, what the problems are. Jyoti Lohman: You got to do the research on the people that you’re talking to so that you understand how you align. Because there’s different … I’m in med spas, which is … I was like, I had no idea I would be in med spas, but I have actives, I have vitamin C, I have niacinamides. Stephen Semple: But the research is not asking ChatGPT what do these people want. The research is- Jyoti Lohman: No. This is going into the business- Stephen Semple: This is the point. Yeah. Yes. Your research is the conversation- Jyoti Lohman: The research is not ChatGPT. I mean, it’s a great tool. We talked about this at one point. We’re getting so AI and so ChatGPT that the in-person and the authenticity and the connection of someone really doing the work is more valuable than ever. And you find how you guys align because I’m going to align with different … The resorts, they’re going to tap in more to the affirmations and the connection there. And the med spas are going to tap in more to the ingredients and what’s the vitamin C percentage and how is this going to be a treatment body care? So it’s doing the research and finding where you align. And then showing up over and over and over and over. And even though you’ve had an account for a year, you still do their event support. I would say the same thing as you with, even if you have a lot of money to do that, you still have to get people to love and buy into what you’re selling. And there’s plenty of brands that have had a lot of money that didn’t survive because that’s not … I always go to the about page when I look at stuff. I want to know who the people are behind this, what their purpose is. And then if the product’s fantastic, then we’ve got a winner. And that’s the important piece of it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. We know from looking at analytics that a lot of people are like that. But there’s two things that I think I would like people to take back on this. Is that, one, and I kind of just want to reframe this because people hear research and I think they go down, and really I think what you’re doing is you’re asking questions. You’re meeting with a person and you’re asking them questions and you’re learning about them and that’s the way you’re doing research. And that’s what impressed me when we were talking, because this is what people need to do. And then the other thing is is you’re not taking for granted, the moment you’re in there- Jyoti Lohman: It just starts. Stephen Semple: … the job isn’t done. In fact, bingo, it has really just started. Because you now got to stay there and you got to support it and you’ve got to continue to nurture it. I met with somebody a while ago who was like, “Oh, I don’t think I’m going to need anything because we got our product on Costco.” I’m like, “You’ve only just started.” Because you’ve got to now support all of that. And if it’s not successful, you’re out again. This has been a great conversation. I know you have another event you need to go to. And what I want to point out to people, who will absolutely want to learn more about your product, the best place to go is thebeautywayco.com, is where to go to learn about your products. And they can purchase your products online? Jyoti Lohman: You can purchase my products online. I think my IG is also at thebeautyway_co, and that’s a lot of where my storytelling and that’s a great resource to just find out what we’re doing. Stephen Semple: Okay. Cool. Jyoti Lohman: Yeah, you can absolutely purchase online. I have a store locator on there. Stephen Semple: Oh, so even store locators, if they want to go in and buy it at a retail location, they can seek that out and do it that way as well or a spa or whatever. Jyoti Lohman: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Okay, awesome. What final thought do you want to leave, especially aspiring other entrepreneurs on their journey, what sort of thought or advice or insight do you want to share that you want to leave them with? Jyoti Lohman: Another great question. And I would say that a lot of people ask me, why have I been successful? How did I go from a stay-at-home mom with no experience in business or entrepreneurship or beauty, how have I gotten into these huge resorts? And I want to say the very, very first thing that has to happen before any of it, find what you love. I’m obsessed. I’m obsessed. Stephen Semple: Thank you. Jyoti Lohman: I can talk about this every day, all day. I mean, I have to be like, “Okay, let’s talk about something else.” I wake up in the morning and the first thing I want to do is think about, work on, strategize, ideas. I’m in the shower, I think about people I want to connect with and products … I have two products launching very soon and that part of the business is something I love. So my first advice is, yes, we want to make money, but I think if you really want to be successful, find something you’re obsessed with. Because my dad said to me when I was a little girl, “Follow your bliss and you’ll never work a day in your life.” And I am in my bliss and I don’t feel like I’m working, I feel like the luckiest woman alive to share what I love and to share the purpose behind it and for you to have beautiful glowing skin. I love it. So find what you love. Stephen Semple: What’s really interesting, we just recorded episode 260- Jyoti Lohman: Congratulations. Stephen Semple: … of my podcast. And 259 of them all have something in common. There’s literally one exception. And it was one that I recorded very recently where the person started with the objective of, I want to build a national business in this particular space. Every other story has been a person has solved a problem that has turned into a business, had a passion that they turned into a business. They haven’t started with, “Oh, I want to build this one.” Most successful businesses that we see have started with that internal entrepreneurial need, “This frustrates me, shouldn’t be done this way, there’s a better way to do it.” Or, “Man, I really love this and the world should know about it.” It’s like it’s one of the two, that’s it. Jyoti Lohman: Here’s the second thing, 100%, here’s the second thing. You have to have a tiny bit of delusion about yourself and what you can do in this world. Stephen Semple: Oh good God, yeah. Jyoti Lohman: Because I was like, “Of course I can share this and bring this nationwide if I wanted to and do treatments in the Miraval and get in the Fairmont. Of course I can do that in a year and a half.” Okay. Delulu. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Just about everybody on the planet, they underestimate where they can be in 10 years and they overestimate where they’re going to be in a year. I cannot tell you the number of business plans that I’ve seen where people, their projection is we’re doing a million in sales in the first year. Jyoti Lohman: You got to have a delusion to keep yourself going. You got to be delusional. You got to be a little delusional. I remember thinking something similar, and now looking back, I’m like, “Okay, well, your friends and family are going to know about you and then …” But yeah, it’s finding something you love, having a healthy amount of delusion and then saying yes and getting out of your house. Stephen Semple: And then going out in the world, yeah, getting out of your house. Thank you. Thank you very much. This has been awesome. Thank you very, very much for giving your time today and sharing with everyone. What’s your Instagram again? Jyoti Lohman: It is thebeautyway_co, and my website is thebeautywayco.com. Stephen Semple: Awesome. Jyoti Lohman: Awesome. Stephen Semple: People should go check this stuff out. Jyoti Lohman: This was great, Stephen. Thank you so much. Stephen Semple: Thank you very much. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

We will be back after our July break with all-new episodes of the HonestAF Show! Keep in touch on our social media (links below) and keep those "Dear Daniella" questions rolling in.  Check out our Sephora Storefront, and shop all our favorite products and devices at: https://sephora.com/creators/honestafshowBlack Dahlia CBD Botanicals | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://blackdahlia.co/Makeup Eraser | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://makeuperaser.com/ We are also very excited about our Shop All HonestAF brand partners, including Amazon and Nordstrom at: https://linktr.ee/shophonestafThese are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping!Follow us on social media at:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/honestafshow/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@honestafshowofficial#menopause #skincare #relationships #music #kissing #love #husbands #podcast #fyp #sexualhealth #relationship #unboxing #makeup #beautry #skincare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amira's journey starts far from the traditional fashion capitals. Originally from Kansas, she studied in Texas before moving to New York to build a career in fashion.Scholarships changed the direction of her life. Through the Fashion Scholarship Fund, Amira was awarded the Virgil Abloh Postmodern Scholarship and later won support a second time, opening doors to industry networks, international experience and new possibilities.Her career has moved across the business of fashion. From e-commerce at Dickies to wholesale markets, Loewe in Paris, Kate Spade in New York and major department store accounts including Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, she has built a strong understanding of how fashion actually works commercially.Paris changed her view of the industry. Her internship at Loewe gave her a first look at global fashion, international markets and the difference between understanding fashion through an American lens and seeing it through a more global one.The next generation needs creative and technical skills. For Amira, the business side of fashion is increasingly about data, Excel, numbers, speed and adaptability as much as taste, relationships and storytelling.

Today, more than ever, the lines between sportswear and streetwear have blurred and blended. What starts on a field, or a court, or a track somehow ends up shaping fashion, music, and street style – and vice versa. And few brands are navigating that space better than Adidas. For the last several years Adidas has been exploding, and for us at Nordstrom and our business together, the momentum continues to build. The arena in which Adidas plays – as a melting pot of performance and lifestyle products, informing and inspiring one another – speaks directly to the cultural moment, and what our customers are looking for. Listen as we hear from the President of Adidas North America, John Miller, about the brand's rooted sports authority, and continued expansion in performance and the broader fashion landscape. After that we'll learn the importance of listening to the customer in defining “what's next” from Adidas' Vice President of Lifestyle, Shaira Reyes. It's a timely conversation about the evolution, authenticity, and remarkable growth of one of the most well-known and relevant brands in the world. Thanks for tuning in to episode 113. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

What if the business you keep daydreaming about isn't a midlife crisis — it's your midlife calling? In this episode, Wendy sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and small business mentor Lindsay Pinchuk, one of the less than 1% of female founders to lead her company through an acquisition. Lindsay built her first brand, Bump Club and Beyond, from a $500 investment into a seven-figure powerhouse — partnering with Target, Nordstrom, and Huggies and reaching three million people a month — before selling it and starting over. Today she runs Dear FoundHer…, a top podcast and community helping women over forty build businesses that actually last. Lindsay and Wendy dig into why it's never too late to bet on yourself, how to start before you feel ready, the simple two-question litmus test behind every brave pivot, and why your decades of life experience are your biggest entrepreneurial advantage. If a little voice keeps whispering “someday,” consider this your wake-up call.

Join me for a relaxed browse through the Summer New In collections from Zara, Mango, COS, Marks & Spencer, Mint Velvet, & Other Stories, and Nordstrom.As always, this is completely unscripted. I'm discovering pieces in real time as we shop together, sharing what catches my eye, what I'd personally wear, what I think offers great value, and the pieces I believe could work hardest in a summer wardrobe.With heatwaves becoming part of everyday summer dressing, we're looking at stylish ways to stay cool while still feeling polished. From effortless dresses and elevated basics to smart office-friendly pieces that can handle chilly air-conditioned spaces, I'm highlighting the items that stand out and discussing how I'd style them.Whether you're watching from the UK, the US, or elsewhere, there is plenty of inspiration from a mix of British high-street favourites and international brands, finishing with a browse through Nordstrom's latest arrivals for my American audience.Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let's go shopping.In This EpisodeZara Summer New INMango Summer New InCOS Summer New InMarks & Spencer Summer New InMint Velvet Summer New In& Other Stories Summer New InNordstrom Summer New InHeatwave dressing ideasSummer workwear inspirationLayering for air-conditioned officesNew season wardrobe findsLoved the episode, please hit the subscribed button. Follow Lizzi on instagram @lizzi.richardson and don't forget to check our Styling Matters Substack, here you'll find extra content that supports many of the podcast episodes if you wish to read more about it.---------------------------------------------------------------------Summer fashion, Summer New In, Zara New In, Mango New In, COS New In, Marks and Spencer fashion, M&S clothing, Mint Velvet style, & Other Stories fashion, Nordstrom fashion, heatwave outfits, summer workwear, office style, capsule wardrobe, summer wardrobe inspiration, women's fashion, midlife style, effortless dressing, elevated basics, fashion trends, summer shopping.

Julie Averill has been a CIO at some of retail's biggest names: Nordstrom, REI, Lululemon. At each, she combined big technology bets with a deep commitment to team culture and psychological safety. She's also the author of the recently published book, "Chief Impact Officer." In this episode of Get Reworked, Julie discusses why her bet on her team built lasting trust, why she thinks psychological safety is a prerequisite to high performance and how the biggest risk around AI isn't the technology, it's how leaders are treating their people. 

She's moving out for real this time. After everything that went down with the roommate, Chelsea plays "reasons I'm excited to move out".Cyber updates, a guy who hit on both of them in the same week, a rodeo night gone sideways, a Nordstrom shoe-shopping disaster that ends in a stolen display model, and a Father's Day email from Chelsea's mom that lands a little too perfectly timed. Porn preference debate nobody asked for and dating advice from a friend who leads with her credit score. Send us a textSupport the showLike, subscribe, and share with that one friend who needs a reason to laugh. Find us @honestlysmartless on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's TT: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube:  Honestly Smartless

Most banks know far more about their customers than the customer ever feels. In this Banking Insight Video, I look at why relationship banking often feels programmed, from the quarterly business banker check-in that goes to voicemail to the small human moments customers actually remember.Using examples from Ritz-Carlton, Delta, Nordstrom, Disney and TD Bank's Automated Treat Machine, this episode explores what banks can learn from companies that make ordinary interactions feel personal. The point is not to copy those examples. It is to rethink how banks use customer data, technology, frontline judgment and employee empowerment to make customer experience feel more human.For bank executives, retail banking leaders, marketers, digital teams and frontline managers, this is a practical conversation about relationship management, personalization, customer loyalty, surprise and delight, and the human moments banks keep missing.

What happens when a simple idea to connect with other moms becomes a national brand, secures major retail partnerships, and launches a new mission to help women entrepreneurs grow smarter? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Lindsay Pinchuk, Founder and CEO of Lindsay Pinchuk Marketing + Consulting. She shares how she turned a $500 investment into a seven-figure brand, partnered with major companies such as Target, Nordstrom, Huggies, and Unilever, and ultimately navigated the challenges of selling her company. She also discusses the power of partnerships, staying authentic while scaling, and how she now helps women small business owners build meaningful, sustainable businesses. Key Takeaways:→ Strategic local partnerships with retailers, experts, and community leaders can help companies quickly build trust.→ Maintaining trust with your audience means saying no to products, brands, and partnerships that don't align with your values. → How to turn brand interest into formal sponsorship through national partnerships with major brands. → Finding brand ambassadors in new cities lets you scale your business while keeping your brand personal and community-driven. → Simple marketing fundamentals still work for small businesses. Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur and one of fewer than 1% of female founders to lead her company through an acquisition. After nearly 25 years in marketing and sales, she left corporate America to found Bump Club and Beyond, bootstrapping it from $0 to seven figures for six consecutive years, turning a profit in year one, and building partnerships with brands like Target, Nordstrom, Huggies, ULTA, and more. She grew the community to 3M+ monthly users and led the company's acquisition in under a decade. Today, Lindsay supports women business owners (especially 40+) through Dear FoundHer…, a podcast-turned-movement with a Substack, community, mentorship, and events. She consults, teaches, and speaks on simple, cost-effective marketing using her SWEEP framework. Connect With Lindsay:Website: https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayPinchuk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaypinchuk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lindsay-pinchuk-marketing-consulting/

Soccer is the world's game. It brings together billions of fans, transcends borders, and creates moments that live on for generations. And this year, in 2026, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet has come to Seattle. In this episode we're exploring the business behind this culturally unifying game—from the incredible impact that it has on the communities that it touches, to the enormous undertaking for our city to be hosting the World Cup. Pete sits down with the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign Football Club's Chief Revenue Officer, Courtney Carter, and Chief Marketing Officer, Ro Vega to discuss the evolution of professional soccer in Seattle, building passionate fan communities, and why the region has become one of the sport's greatest success stories in the US. After that we're joined by Peter Tomozawa, CEO of Seattle's World Cup Organizing Committee to better understand the scale, complexity, and opportunity that this massive sporting event brings to the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for tuning in to episode 112. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

AI will not fix a business that does not understand itself.In this episode, John sits down with Julie Averill, founder of Gold Thread and former CIO of lululemon, to talk about real transformation, AI adoption, technology leadership, and what companies need to understand before they rush into the next big platform shift. Julie also shares lessons from her time leading technology through major growth at lululemon, digital transformation at Nordstrom, and the early signals that told her when a system problem was really a culture problem.If you are leading sales, technology, enablement, or go-to-market strategy, this episode gives you a practical look at why AI has to serve the business, why trust still drives innovation, and why the companies that win will understand what makes them truly different before the market decides for them.Want to build the kind of team and operating model that can keep up with where business is heading next? Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnWhy AI strategy needs to start with business strategy, not technology experimentsHow the dot-com shift mirrors what companies are experiencing with AI todayWhy AI is changing how customers discover, compare, and choose brandsWhat a 20-hour website outage revealed about culture, ownership, and escalationWhy innovation depends on trust, candor, and teams that can take risks togetherWhy AI reveals organizational dysfunction instead of magically fixing itWhy real transformation requires human intelligence, not just artificial intelligenceJulie Averill is the founder of Gold Thread and former Chief Information Officer of lululemon, where she led the technology transformation that helped scale the company from $2 billion to over $10 billion in revenue. Prior to lululemon, she led omni-channel and digital transformations at Nordstrom and REI. Today, she advises boards, CEOs, and founders at the intersection of AI capability and organizational readiness, and her book Chief Impact Officer comes out June 16.Connect with Julie Averill:Website: https://goldthreadllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieaverill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_averill_/Grab Julie's new book Chief Impact Officer, out June 16 — connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/julieaverill) or visit goldthreadllc.comJohn Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrowsCheck out John's Membership: https://learn.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-packages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastJoin John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

One of the most asked questions a touring musician's wife receives is "HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH GROUPIES?" Well, Barb and Daniella have answered the most recent Dear Daniella all about their experiences with groupies!!! You asked, they gave you an HonestAF answer.Plus, Barbaranne shares her opinion on Ozzy's AI and AI across the music industry and of course, her all-new Barb's Bag of Tricks!Check out our Sephora Storefront, and shop all our favorite products and devices at: https://www.sephora.com/creators/honestafshowWe are also very excited about our Shop All HonestAF brand partners, including Amazon and Nordstrom at: https://linktr.ee/shophonestafBlack Dahlia CBD Botanicals | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://blackdahlia.co/Makeup Eraser | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://makeuperaser.com/These are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Happy Shopping! Follow us on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestafshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honestafshowofficial #menopause #skincare #relationships #music #groupies #groupi #podcast #fyp #sexualhealth #relationship #unboxing #makeup #newbeauty #subscriptionbox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The squad is losing it over Kanye West's latest "VJO" behavior after he dropped a birthday music video featuring lingerie and a cow—and we're debating at what age you officially become a "Viejo."

Get your "Dear Daniella, what's your diet?" questions rolling in on the comments or DMs! We love to hear what you want to know. This gives us the opportunity to be HonestAF about what you're interested in. On this episode, Daniella and Barb reveal their diets! Plus, an all-new FlicsAF and Barbs Bag of Tricks (it's a spicy one), and Barb offers some great tips on using AI to answer your personal health questions!  Follow us on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestafshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honestafshowofficialCheck out our Sephora Storefront, and shop all our favorite products and devices at: https://sephora.com/creators/honestafshowWe are also very excited about our Shop All HonestAF brand partners, including Amazon and Nordstrom at: https://linktr.ee/shophonestafBlack Dahlia CBD Botanicals | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://blackdahlia.co/Makeup Eraser | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://makeuperaser.com/These are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Happy Shopping!#menopause #skincare #whatieatinaday #diet #i #podcast #fyp #sexualhealth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode What happens when artificial intelligence meets world-class customer hospitality? In this episode of Remarkable Results Radio, host Carm Capriotto welcomes Mike DelaCruz, CEO of Overdryve Marketing, and Michelle Tansey, co-founder of Euro Clinic, for a forward-thinking discussion on how auto repair shops can use AI, data, and intentional customer experiences to build stronger businesses. From using AI as a strategic business assistant to creating a luxury-level customer journey that rivals brands like Ritz-Carlton and Nordstrom, Mike and Michelle share practical insights on what separates average shops from elite operations. They explain how predictive marketing, operational excellence, and deeply embedded core values can transform customer retention and long-term profitability. What You'll Learn How AI can serve as your shop's "big brain" to improve decision-making and uncover blind spots.How predictive marketing can forecast car count, identify customer churn, and improve campaign performance.The concept of the "NASA Shop" and what elite automotive operations do differently.How Euro Clinic creates unforgettable customer experiences through personalized hospitality.The importance of building systems and processes around your shop's core values.Why strong operations must come before marketing success.How small communication changes can dramatically improve customer trust and confidence.The role data plays in making better business decisions and reducing emotional guesswork. The future belongs to shops that combine technology with humanity. AI can provide unprecedented insight into customer behavior and business performance, but lasting success still comes from exceptional service, consistent operations, and a culture built around caring for people. The shops that embrace both innovation and hospitality will be the ones that stand out, retain customers, and thrive in the years ahead. Mike DelaCruz, CEO Overdryve Marketing Michelle Tansey, Euro Clinic, Santa Clara, CA. Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcastwith Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story...

Faith Kates' exit from Next Management became another example of the Epstein files turning old relationships into present-day professional consequences. Kates, the co-founder of Next, had long been known as a major figure in the modeling world, but newly released Epstein materials and follow-up reporting painted her relationship with him as far deeper than a passing association. The files showed years of warm, personal communication, business discussions, apparent advice from Epstein, and troubling exchanges involving models or aspiring models even after his 2008 conviction. Kates stepped down from Next in late 2025, officially citing personal reasons and charity work, but the timing and the later revelations made that explanation look incomplete at best. Once the emails and references became public, Next moved to distance itself from her, saying her Epstein relationship was unknown to current management and that the company was working to end all legal ties with her. In practical terms, the Epstein revelations turned Kates from a powerful agency founder into a liability.The Brunel side of the story shows how deeply Epstein's orbit overlapped with the mainstream fashion and retail ecosystem before Epstein's second arrest in 2019. Jean-Luc Brunel's MC2 Model Management, which had Epstein ties and was later scrutinized over allegations that it helped supply young women into Epstein's world, was not operating in some obscure corner of the industry. Reporting linked MC2 to major retailers and brands including Victoria's Secret, Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Kohl's, Target, Sears, and Belk. Some companies later minimized the relationship or said the work was limited, but the larger point is brutal: Brunel's agency had enough legitimacy to operate inside the commercial bloodstream of American retail while Epstein's history was already publicly known. That is what makes the modeling-agency angle so disturbing—not just the individual allegations, but the way a loosely regulated industry, powerful retailers, wealthy men, scouts, agencies, visas, housing, and access all overlapped in a system where vulnerable young women could be treated like inventory long before the public reckoning finally arrived.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Rated #1 for the past three years on Forbes annual list of companies with the “Best Customer Service” – a list formed by surveying 158,000 customers over a period of 12 months – The UPS Store has consistently proven an authentic and thoughtful commitment to the improvement of all things most valuable to their customers. And, as you know by listening to the Nordy Pod, improving Customer Service is the top priority for Nordstrom. So, in an attempt to further that pursuit, we felt strongly that Sarah Casalan, President of UPS Stores – a leader who has established and maintained a level of customer service that is considered to be "the best" across all industries – would have more than a few nuggets of wisdom to aid us in our journey. As presumed, insights were gained, and notes were taken. Sarah herself actually has an impressive background in retail, and coincidentally shares a handful of mutual acquaintances with Pete. But the gap between her past and her current role in the world of shipping, printing, and supply chain is not as vast as you might think. In her own words, “we get to serve a profoundly human population in any way”. In their conversation, Pete and Sarah talk about the incredible importance of simplifying your business, innovating from within, and meeting the customer on their terms. Selling clothes or delivering packages, the path to success looks the same: It's all about making customers feel good. Thanks for tuning in to episode 111. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

HonestAF Show Ep. 294 | The Travel Tales Daniella embarks on another global work adventure and Barb helps to prepare her son for a life milestone in Southern California. Plus another FlicsAF and Barb's bag of tricks! Don't forget to follow us on social media and follow our channel to stay notified on our HonestAF conversions, advice, and product reviews!  Follow us on social media at:Instagram: @HonestAFShowTikTok: @honestafshowofficialCheck out our Sephora Storefront, and shop all our favorite products and devices at: https://sephora.com/creators/honestafshowWe are also very excited about our Shop All HonestAF brand partners, including Amazon and Nordstrom at: https://linktr.ee/shophonestafBlack Dahlia CBD Botanicals | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://blackdahlia.co/Makeup Eraser | Enter HONESTAF at checkout for 20% off your entire order at https://makeuperaser.com/These are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Happy Shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a first for That's Not What Mom Said, Amy and Tim welcome Dr. Angela Casey, a double-board certified Dermatologist and her husband, and girl-dad of three daughters, Michael Casey to the podcast. Dr. Angela and Michael share some of their experiences in creating Bright Girl (www.brightgirl.com).From their website: Bright Girl was created to ensure that every girl can get a smart start with quality skin care. As the mother of three daughters, Dr. Casey is passionate about educating and providing girls a daily routine for a lifetime of healthy, glowing skin.The discuss includes what basic skin care should include and how it doesn't have to be complicated, that consistency is key to taking care of your skin and how often should someone see their dermatologist. Michael nails it stating that "Self care is health care" and Angela affirms the adage that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!"Located in Ohio, the question arises, is Ohio a part of the Midwest? Of course there is one question that we asked that may have settled it directly! If you have any questions or comments please email us at Thatsnotwhatmomsaid@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and helping us to continue the growth of our podcast, we truly appreciate it!!!!Along with the Bright Girl website (link above), Bright Girl products can be found on Amazon, at Nordstroms, Macy's and Beauty Space.

Julie Colombino-Billingham In the wake of Haiti's 2010 earthquake Julie left behind everything she knew to answer an impossible call.  What she found was heartbreak and a new beginning.  Her book From Loss to Legacy, tells the remarkable true story of how compassion, courage, and creativity built a fashion brand from the rubble, proving that hope and dignity can outlast disaster. She is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair trade fashion company in Haiti creating sustainable jobs and lasting impact.  Julie is a humanitarian entrepreneurand her company, Deux Mains haspartnered with Nordstrom, the United Nations, and Eileen Fisher. A former aid worker, she is recognized internationally for her innovative leadership and holds an MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. 100% of the Profits from her book are being donated to REBUILD Globally, a non-profit organization she founded to provide programs for fighting poverty in Haiti.  

As we work on some new episodes for you, please enjoy this past interview with Alex Faherty, CEO and Co-founder of the awesome family-owned clothing company, Faherty Brand.Summary: Alex and Mike Faherty built a clothing brand inspired by their origins as surfer kids on the Jersey shore, and their later years living in Manhattan. And even as the company has grown, they've always tried to stay true to that original vision, and the values that have made them a beloved brand for so many. Alex Faherty is the co-founder and CEO of Faherty Brand, a family-owned lifestyle apparel company. Since its founding in 2013, he and his twin-brother have built a nine-figure omnichannel business, with nearly 80 stores, a large e-commerce presence, and a robust wholesale business with partners like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and numerous specialty stores across the country. Alex joins us to discuss the origins of Faherty, their plans for international expansion, and how they plan on growing while remaining authentic to who they are. Highlights:Faherty origins (1:46)Alex's PE Background (5:06)What is Faherty Brand? (7:21)Faherty Customers (8:51)Fashion Innovation (10:16)Embracing Wholesale (12:06)Faherty's Retail Strategy (14:01)Authenticity (16:35)Sustainability (18:34)Technology and AI (20:49)New Product Offerings (22:23)Competitive Landscape (24:58)10-year Vision for Faherty (26:34)Links:Alex Faherty LinkedInFaherty Brand LinkedInFaherty Brand WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co

What really is the role of a leader at Nordstrom? What are the inherent qualities of a good manager who promotes a healthy work environment, and ultimately builds a better business? Well, it's not about having all the answers, and it's not about bossing people around. You've heard us mention before on the podcast the concept of the inverted pyramid. We didn't invent the idea, but it's something that the third generation of Nordstroms adopted, and something that we swear by to this day. At Nordstrom, we believe that the most important people in our company are the ones that interact with customers every single day, and we expect our leaders to support them, remove obstacles in their way, and to empower and enable them to be accountable for great results. We encourage managers to lift people up, to bring their best authentic self to work every day, to sell more, to treat customers great, and to take advantage of the opportunities that are inherent in our business. For Part 6 of our 125th Anniversary series, we're exploring the management philosophy that's built our company, brick by brick – from Department Managers to Store Managers, Regional Managers to executive team members – mentors, and service gurus that share hard-earned lessons gleaned from years of experience in stock rooms, sales-floors, and beyond. None of it is too complicated, but it all culminates in a place where we can develop people to help make the business better – and that starts with valuing them, trusting them, enabling them, and allowing them to make an impact. Thanks for tuning in to episode 110. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.