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A.M. Edition for Feb. 24. The Trump administration is considering new national security tariffs on a half-dozen industries, after the Supreme Court last week invalidated many of the president's second-term levies. That ruling has prompted companies like FedEx, Revlon and Costco to file suit. Plus, President Trump is expected to tout the U.S. economy in his State of the Union later. But as WSJ's Alex Frangos explains, the economic report card is a bit more mixed. And, Ukraine marks a grim milestone as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Daniel Bach hosts. A look at Apple's push to build an all-American chip. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 22 febbraio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.INVESTIMENTI E MERCATITestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Corriere della Sera / Il Messaggero / La Stampa * Resilienza del Commercio Globale: Nonostante i dazi e le tensioni geopolitiche, il PIL mondiale è cresciuto del +3,3% nel 2025, con il commercio internazionale che ha segnato un +4%, superando le attese. * Contenziosi Dazi USA: A seguito della sentenza della Corte Suprema USA che ha dichiarato illegittimi i dazi basati sulla legge IEEPA, si stima un caos normativo con richieste di rimborso tra 130 e 175 miliardi di dollari. Oltre 1.500 cause sono state già avviate da colossi come Costco e Revlon. * Export Italiano negli USA: Nel 2025 l'export del Made in Italy verso gli Stati Uniti è cresciuto del 7,2%. La manifattura italiana vanta un fatturato complessivo di 1.200 miliardi di euro. * Asset Bancari Europei: Il sistema bancario europeo mostra solidità con un Common Equity Tier 1 medio al 16,5% nel 2025, rispetto al 13,5% di dieci anni fa. Il costo del rischio è sceso sotto i 30 punti base. * Mercato dei Capitali: Gli investitori europei detengono attualmente oltre 2.000 miliardi di dollari di debito pubblico americano, pari al 7% del totale.INDUSTRIA E AUTOMOTIVETestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / La Repubblica / Il Giornale * Crisi Manifatturiera USA: La produzione industriale negli Stati Uniti è cresciuta solo dell'1% nel 2025. I consumatori americani hanno pagato circa 1.000 dollari a famiglia in dazi, con un impatto regressivo sui redditi bassi. * Acciaio e Alluminio: L'export italiano di acciaio verso gli USA rappresenta oggi meno dell'1% della produzione nazionale (circa 100.000 tonnellate) a causa delle restrizioni del 2018. * Alleanza Aerospaziale "Bromo": Francia e Italia lavorano a una nuova alleanza tra Airbus, Thales e Leonardo, con un valore stimato di 10 miliardi di euro per la creazione di un campione europeo nei satelliti. * Settore Meccanico: Nel 2025, l'Italia ha esportato macchinari e apparecchi negli USA per un valore di 12,4 miliardi di euro su un totale di circa 70 miliardi di export verso il paese.FISCO E NORMATIVATestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Fatto Quotidiano * Scudo Superbonus: È in arrivo nel decreto fiscale un'imposta sostitutiva per i condomini per sanare le responsabilità incolpevoli legate alle irregolarità del 110%. * Dati Enea al 31/12/2025: Risultano ancora da completare lavori condominiali per un importo di 3,2 miliardi di euro. La Lombardia guida la classifica con 541 milioni di lavori residui, seguita dalla Campania con 560 milioni. * Entrate Doganali USA: Nel 2025 si è registrata un'impennata delle entrate doganali del +192% rispetto all'anno precedente.BANCHE E CREDITOTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Messaggero / Milano Finanza * Rischi Sistemici (Cigni Neri): Identificate due minacce principali: l'interconnessione tra banche e private debt e il rischio di incidenti informatici gravi legati al regolamento DORA. * Digitalizzazione e AI: L'adozione dell'intelligenza artificiale trasformerà la consulenza bancaria, comprimendo margini e commissioni a causa della maggiore capacità dei clienti di confrontare le offerte. * Euro Digitale: Considerato uno strumento necessario per evitare che le stablecoin sottraggano depositi alle banche europee.ENERGIA E GEOPOLITICATestate: Corriere della Sera / Il Messaggero / Il Sole 24 Ore * Accordo Eni-Ypf (Argentina): Sviluppo di un progetto di GNL da 12 milioni di tonnellate annue (fino a 30 a regime). Valore stimato dell'export: 10 miliardi di dollari l'anno nella prima fase, con target di 30 miliardi entro il 2031. * Eurobond per la Difesa: Proposta l'emissione di titoli pubblici comuni europei per finanziare la difesa e l'energia, superando l'obbligo dell'unanimità. * Accordo UE-India: Dopo 25 anni di trattative, l'accordo apre un mercato da centinaia di milioni di persone, con focus su servizi e IA. * Guerra in Ucraina: Il conflitto entra nel suo quinto anno (24 febbraio 2026). Si segnala il reclutamento russo di volontari da 36 paesi africani (circa 1.000 keniani coinvolti).LAVORO E FORMAZIONETestate: La Repubblica / Il Messaggero * Tagli allo Smart Working: Nei ministeri (Chigi, Farnesina, Giustizia) si registra un dimezzamento delle giornate di lavoro agile, scendendo a 4-6 giorni al mese o 1 giorno a settimana. * Longevità e PIL: In Italia il 25% della popolazione (circa 15 milioni) è over 65; di questi, 10-15 milioni sono in buone condizioni e rappresentano una risorsa non sfruttata per il PIL ("petrolio che non diventa benzina").EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAY (Insights C-Suite) * Incertezza Doganale Transatlantica: La sentenza della Corte Suprema USA ha creato un vuoto normativo e una mole di rimborsi miliardari; le aziende italiane con filiali USA devono valutare immediatamente le opzioni legali per il recupero dei dazi indebitamente pagati. * Diversificazione dei Mercati: Nonostante la crescita dell'export USA, i leader industriali suggeriscono di consolidare le quote in mercati alternativi come India (nuovo accordo UE), Mercosur e Golfo per mitigare l'instabilità politica americana. * Consolidamento Bancario ed AI: La redditività attuale delle banche (ROE ai massimi) deve essere reinvestita in tecnologie AI di scala; la dimensione operativa diventerà il fattore discriminante per la sopravvivenza nel medio termine. * Energia come Asset Strategico: L'accordo Eni in Argentina posiziona l'Italia come partner privilegiato per il gas liquefatto, garantendo sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti in un asse energetico che vede l'Argentina tra i primi 10 esportatori mondiali entro il 2030. * Riforma della Governance Pubblica: Il ritorno forzato al lavoro in presenza nei ministeri segnala un potenziale conflitto sindacale che potrebbe impattare sull'efficienza amministrativa e sull'attrattività del settore pubblico per i talenti.

Nesta edição, analisamos o "Efeito Ozempic" nas gôndolas: como os medicamentos emagrecedores estão reduzindo o volume das compras e exigindo uma nova curadoria de produtos focada em porções menores e maior densidade nutricional. Discutimos também o debate global na Índia sobre a regulamentação da Inteligência Artificial e a urgência da governança de dados para o varejo.Entramos na era do "Human Premium", mostrando por que o atendimento humano autêntico se tornou um artigo de luxo e o maior diferencial competitivo frente à saturação da automação. Por fim, destacamos a atuação firme da APAS para corrigir a cobrança em duplicidade do ICMS em São Paulo, uma luta essencial para proteger o fluxo de caixa dos supermercados.Entre os destaques:

In this special installment of Skin Anarchy's Lessons in Longevity series, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty industry pioneer Melisse Shaban for a conversation that bridges decades of brand leadership with the cutting edge of cellular science. From her early days at Revlon's counter at Macy's Herald Square to leading Aveda and The Body Shop — and later founding science-driven ventures like Virtue Labs and Aramore — Shaban has witnessed beauty evolve from aspiration to physiology.But this episode isn't about nostalgia. It's about where we're headed.Together, Dr. Yadav and Shaban unpack how the narrative around aging is shifting. Youth is no longer the sole benchmark of beauty. Instead, vitality, recovery, and cellular performance are redefining the industry. Skincare is moving beyond “hope in a jar” marketing toward biologically grounded innovation — often rooted in research that began in oncology, peptide science, and regenerative medicine labs.A central theme of the conversation is NAD — a molecule essential for cellular energy and mitochondrial function. Rather than attempting to apply NAD topically in ways the skin cannot absorb, Shaban explains how Aramore focuses on supporting the body's own NAD production through metabolically intelligent pathways. The message is clear: aging begins at the cellular level, and true longevity requires daily metabolic support — not reactive damage control.This episode also tackles accountability in a crowded, hype-driven market. Clinical rigor, mechanistic plausibility, and transparent data are no longer optional — they are the future.Listen to the full episode of Skin Anarchy to hear Melisse Shaban break down cellular energy, NAD science, and why the next era of beauty belongs to longevity-driven innovation grounded in real biology.SHOP ARAMOREDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!*This is a paid collaborationSupport the show

Award-winning creative director Ruba Abu-Nimah (known to many as @ruba on Instagram) discusses the state of creativity in the Arab world, the importance of young Arab talent embracing their culture, and the challenges of navigating corporate spaces as a Palestinian in the West. She talks about the foundational skills of graphic design, the vital role of design in communication, spaces and politics, and about her career so far. She also shares her strong belief that the Arab world is now the next frontier in global creativity. 0:00 Introduction1:46 Passion For Graphic Design and Swiss Modernism3:05 The Difference Between Past and Present Graphic Design Education4:45 The Craft of Graphic Design and the Importance of Traditional Language6:00 First Gig: Disruptive Innovation at French Glamour8:02 Ingredients for Success: Passion, Nerdiness and London's Creative Influence12:48 Defining Graphic Designer vs Creative Director14:40 Graphic Design as the Foundation of Communication15:40 The Subjectivity of Taste and the Role of Instinct17:50 Design in the Arab World: Considered Cities vs Chaos 21:45 The Arab Creative Inflection Point: Youth, Voice and New Trends22:47 Rejecting Emulation: Talent Rooted in Culture and Heritage24:34 The Arab World Is the Next Frontier in Creativity25:17 Navigating Prominent Positions as a Palestinian26:35 Hiding in Plain Sight: The Forced Negation of Arab Origins28:24 "Loud and Proud": The Momentum of the Arab Diaspora Today30:21 The Prevailing Attitude: a Son's Act of Defiance33:47 Corporate America vs Street Change36:09 Corporate Structures Will Eventually Catch Up With Culture40:03 The Brilliance of the Mamdani Campaign Design41:17 Conspicuous Consumption vs Useful Design48:45 Relationship With Social Media Platforms: Instagram and the Unhinged Threads50:51 Instagram's Value: Finding and Commissioning Creatives53:23 The Sweetest Revenge: Upscrolled and the Irony of Palestinian Tech Success54:00 Recommendations: Arab Creatives To Look Up Ruba Abu-Nimah is a Swiss creative executive of Palestinian descent who has worked in the fashion and cosmetic industries. She was the executive creative director for marketing and communications at Tiffany & Co. from March 2021 to February 2023. She previously worked at Revlon, Elle magazine, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Shiseido. She was the first female creative director at Elle magazine in the US. In 2018, Ruba collaborated with Nike to design the Air Force 1 Low "Love" shoe embodying equality and acceptance. She has collaborated with Phillip Lim on the New York Tougher Than Ever initiative, as well as a limited-edition sweatshirt to raise funds for Lebanon following the 2020 Beirut explosion.Connect with Ruba Abu-Nimah

Ashley Brock is the founder and CEO of Paid Ads Academy, a leading cross-platform advertising training program that helps entrepreneurs keep ads in-house and scale sustainably. With over a decade of experience managing more than $200M in ad spend for brands like Dollar Tree, Revlon, and Thumbtack, Ashley has built a seven-figure company and recently crossed the eight-figure mark in total sales. In this episode, she breaks down what's actually working in paid advertising today—and how business owners can take back control of their growth. On this episode we talk about: Why omnichannel advertising (Google, Meta, Spotify, and more) is outperforming single-platform strategies How to think about ads as “making known” — and why visibility is non-negotiable for business growth The real difference between creative messaging and media buying (and where to start if you're new) Why Ashley believes manual ad control still beats fully automated AI setups How to build winning ad creatives without burning out on volume Top 3 Takeaways Don't put all your eggs in one platform—combining Google intent traffic with social retargeting creates powerful familiarity and higher conversions. Strong messaging comes first: clear credibility, opportunity, and personality can outperform even imperfect targeting. Running ads without real expertise is costly—learning from someone who's mastered the craft can compress years of trial and error into months. Notable Quotes “Advertising is simply the process of making known—your business can't grow if people don't know you exist.” “Data makes decisions, and decisions make dollars.” “People are in indecision mode instead of precision mode—and precision is what creates growth.” Connect with Ashley Brock: Instagram: https://instagram.com/adswithashley Other: Paid Ads Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Bruno Hauptmann ConvictedOn February 13, 1935, a New Jersey jury convicted Bruno Hauptmann of kidnapping and murdering the infant son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. The crime had transfixed the nation for nearly three years and was widely labeled the “Crime of the Century.” The child was taken from the Lindbergh home in 1932, and despite a ransom payment, was later found dead. Public outrage was immediate and intense, with newspapers covering nearly every development in the investigation and trial.Hauptmann's prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including ransom notes and expert testimony linking his handwriting to those notes. The government also introduced evidence tying marked ransom bills to Hauptmann's possession. The trial raised early concerns about the reliability of forensic handwriting analysis and the influence of media attention on jury impartiality. Critics then and now have questioned whether the intense publicity compromised due process protections.The case also reshaped federal criminal law. In response to the kidnapping, Congress enacted the Lindbergh Law, formally known as the Federal Kidnapping Act. The statute made it a federal offense to transport a kidnapping victim across state lines, expanding federal jurisdiction over what had traditionally been a state crime. That shift reflected a broader trend during the early twentieth century toward increased federal involvement in criminal enforcement.Today, the Hauptmann conviction remains a staple in criminal law courses, not only for its tragic facts but also for its lasting procedural and constitutional implications.Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer, Kathy Ruemmler, resigned after newly released Justice Department documents detailed her past communications with Jeffrey Epstein. CEO David Solomon announced that he accepted her resignation, which will take effect on June 30. Ruemmler said the media attention surrounding her prior legal work had become a distraction. The disclosures showed she exchanged numerous emails with Epstein between 2014 and 2019 and received gifts from him, including luxury items. Some emails revealed that she advised Epstein on how to respond to press inquiries about his treatment by prosecutors.The documents also noted that Epstein attempted to contact her by phone on the night of his 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges. Ruemmler stated that she knew Epstein only in her capacity as a defense attorney and denied any knowledge of ongoing criminal conduct. Before joining Goldman, she led the white-collar defense practice at Latham & Watkins and previously served as White House counsel during the Obama administration.The broader document release has drawn attention to Epstein's connections within major financial institutions, including UBS and JPMorgan. Ruemmler's departure marks one of the most prominent banking exits linked to the renewed scrutiny of Epstein's network.Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Ruemmler resigns after Epstein disclosures | ReutersA federal judge in Minnesota ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement improperly interfered with detainees' access to their attorneys during a recent enforcement operation. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel found that ICE's practices during “Operation Metro Surge” effectively denied thousands of people meaningful legal access. The order requires ICE to stop quickly transferring detainees out of Minnesota and to permit attorney visits and confidential phone calls. The ruling will remain in effect for 14 days while the case proceeds.The class action lawsuit was filed on January 27 on behalf of noncitizen detainees. According to the court, many individuals were moved out of state without notice, making it difficult or impossible for lawyers to locate them. In some instances, detainees were transferred so often that ICE itself lost track of their whereabouts. Judge Brasel concluded that while ICE did not formally deny the right to counsel, its actions in practice severely limited that right.The court also cited evidence that detainees were given limited phone access, sometimes sharing a small number of phones among dozens of people, with calls occurring in nonprivate settings. One asylum seeker with a valid work permit was held for 18 days despite a court order requiring his earlier release and was transferred across multiple states without explanation. The judge rejected ICE's claim that it lacked sufficient resources, noting that the agency had committed substantial personnel and funding to the enforcement effort.ICE blocked detainees' access to lawyers in Minnesota, judge finds | ReutersPresident Donald Trump announced four new judicial nominations, including a White House attorney selected for a seat on the U.S. Court of International Trade. The nominee, Kara Westercamp, currently serves as associate counsel in the White House and previously worked at the Justice Department. If confirmed, she would join a nine-member court that handles disputes involving U.S. trade laws, including challenges to tariffs. Her nomination comes as numerous companies contest Trump's sweeping global tariffs and seek refunds on duties already paid.Retailers and manufacturers such as Costco, Goodyear, and Revlon have filed lawsuits arguing that the tariffs exceed presidential authority. Earlier rulings from the trade court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit blocked most of the tariffs, and the U.S. Supreme Court is now reviewing the matter. Trump has publicly criticized the earlier decisions.In addition to Westercamp, Trump nominated Katie Lane to a federal district court in Montana, Sheria Clarke to a district court seat in South Carolina, and federal prosecutor Evan Rikhye to a 10-year term on the District Court of the Virgin Islands. All nominees must be confirmed by the Senate.Trump nominates White House lawyer to court hearing tariff cases | ReutersFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon is scheduled to appear in federal court in Minnesota to enter a plea related to charges stemming from his coverage of a protest at a St. Paul church. The protest targeted President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in the state. Lemon, now an independent journalist, livestreamed the January 18 demonstration, which disrupted a worship service at Cities Church.Federal prosecutors charged him with conspiring to violate civil rights and with obstructing access to a house of worship under a statute also used in cases involving abortion clinic protests. His attorney argues that the prosecution infringes on Lemon's First Amendment rights and characterizes the case as an attack on press freedom. Trump publicly supported the charges, while Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that authorities would protect the right to worship without interference.The protest occurred during broader demonstrations against federal immigration actions in Minnesota, where thousands had gathered to oppose the crackdown. Lemon was seen on video speaking with activists before and during the disruption and interviewing participants and congregants inside the church. Another journalist, Georgia Fort, faces similar charges and has denied wrongdoing, stating she was reporting rather than participating.Journalist Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Johann Sebastian Bach.Bach stands as one of the central figures of the Baroque era, revered for the structural clarity and spiritual depth of his music. Born in 1685 into a long line of musicians, Bach spent much of his career serving as a church organist and cantor in German cities such as Arnstadt, Weimar, and Leipzig. Though not widely celebrated outside musical circles during his lifetime, his reputation has since grown to near-mythic status. His compositions balance intellectual precision with emotional resonance, blending intricate counterpoint with lyrical expression.This week's closing theme is his Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007, likely composed around 1720 during his tenure in Köthen. The suite opens with one of the most recognizable preludes in all of classical music, built from flowing arpeggios that unfold with quiet inevitability. Written for unaccompanied cello, the piece demonstrates Bach's ability to imply harmony and depth through a single melodic line. The suite follows the traditional Baroque dance structure, moving from Prelude through Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Menuets, and Gigue.For many listeners, the Prelude evokes clarity, order, and calm—qualities that make it a fitting close to the week. Its simplicity is deceptive; beneath the surface lies careful architecture and subtle harmonic movement. The work fell into relative obscurity until the twentieth century, when cellist Pablo Casals famously revived it and brought it to concert stages worldwide. Today, it remains a cornerstone of the cello repertoire and a touchstone of Baroque artistry. As a closing theme, it offers both reflection and renewal, ending not with flourish but with quiet confidence.Without further ado, Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007–enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

When a once-successful business falls on hard times, it can sometimes be hard for them to diagnose and fix the problem from within. Today's guest has built a career out of helping these businesses turn things around, and he's doing it again with one of America's premiere fitness brands.Mark Goldston is the Executive Chairman of The Beachbody Company, which trades under the symbol BODI. Mark is one of the world's most respected turnaround executives, and has spent his career reviving some of the best known brands in the world, including Revlon, Reebok, and LA Gear to name a few. He is also a prolific inventor with 135 US and foreign patents to his name. Today, Mark walks us through the history of The Beachbody Company, the issues he identified within the business, and how he and his team are working to right the ship.  Highlights:Mark's Career (1:40)Symptoms of a struggling business (6:34)The Beachbody Company turnaround (10:12)Navigating a difficult retail environment (17:16)Brand Awareness (21:58)How GLP-1's are impacting the business (26:46)What are investors missing about Beachbody? (29:50) Links:Mark Goldston LinkedInThe Beachbody Company LinkedInThe Beachbody Company 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.

Navigating the Complex World of Corporate Control TransactionsThis conversation delves into the complexities of control transactions in corporate law, focusing on the high-stakes nature of mergers, hostile takeovers, and the various legal standards that govern these processes. The discussion covers the Business Judgment Rule, enhanced scrutiny through the Unocal test, Revlon duties, the entire fairness standard, and the MFW framework for transactions involving controlling shareholders. Additionally, it explores the Corwin doctrine for cleansing transactions and the implications of deal protection devices. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these legal frameworks for effective corporate governance and exam preparation.Control transactions are high-stakes and high-anxiety areas of corporate law.The Business Judgment Rule (BJR) provides a safe harbor for directors' decisions.Enhanced scrutiny applies when a board defends against a hostile takeover.Revlon duties require boards to maximize shareholder value during a sale.The Entire Fairness standard is the most rigorous review in corporate law.The MFW framework allows for BJR protection in controller transactions if specific conditions are met.Corwin doctrine cleanses transactions approved by fully informed, uncoerced shareholder votes.Deal protection devices like termination fees must not be coercive or preclusive.Understanding the context of a transaction is crucial for applying the correct legal standards.The balance between procedural fairness and substantive fairness remains a key tension in corporate law.In the high-stakes arena of corporate law, control transactions stand out as a particularly challenging and dynamic field. This episode of our podcast delves into the intricacies of mergers, hostile takeovers, and the legal frameworks that govern these pivotal moments in corporate governance.Understanding Delaware StandardsThe Delaware standards for corporate control transactions are a cornerstone of this discussion. Key cases such as Unocal, Revlon, and MFW are explored, each illustrating the delicate balance between the fiduciary duties of directors and the interests of shareholders. These cases highlight the evolving nature of corporate law and the critical role of judicial scrutiny in ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.The Role of Fiduciary DutiesAt the heart of these transactions lies the fiduciary duty of directors. This duty is put to the test in scenarios where billions of dollars are at stake, and the future of corporations hangs in the balance. The podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of how these duties are interpreted and applied in real-world situations, offering valuable insights for both legal practitioners and corporate leaders.ConclusionAs we navigate the complex landscape of corporate control transactions, it becomes clear that understanding the legal frameworks and fiduciary responsibilities is essential for anyone involved in corporate governance. This episode serves as a guide to the key principles and cases that shape this critical area of law.Subscribe NowStay informed and ahead of the curve by subscribing to our podcast for more in-depth discussions on corporate law and governance.corporate law, control transactions, mergers, hostile takeovers, business judgment rule, enhanced scrutiny, Revlon duties, entire fairness, MFW framework, Corwin doctrine

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NZl3R8U19yM  Charles Waters the President of International at Beauty Icon Revlon. With an interesting personal story, having grown up in Barcelona with an English background (as the name indicates), we sit with him at their Barcelona office to speak about how he's built his career, stayed loyal and now is aiming for a big comeback after some troubled years that included filing Chapter 11. Tune in to hear about: How he started his career being an entrepreneur and then going corporate Growing through the ranks up to the C-Level through changing geographies and functions Revlon's revival and growth plans after going through Chapter 11 The beauty category and what makes Revlon special, namely its heritage and pioneering spirit Positioning their key brands into cultural relevance Talent acquisition with a Headquarter in Barcelona   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

Matt Ezyk has decades of experience building, scaling and leading digital commerce technology and strategy at some of the most innovative companies in the world. Matt serves as Senior Director of Engineering, Ecommerce at Hanna Andersson which is a leading direct-to-consumer premium children's apparel and lifestyle brand. Prior to joining Hanna Andersson, he led digital at Pet Supermarket with oversight of product and engineering. Additionally he served as Director of Functional Architecture and Director of PMO at RafterOne (f/k/a PixelMedia) with operational oversight of teams working with iconic brands like Skechers and LL Bean. Matt also served in progressive leadership roles at Accenture, Merkle (f/k/a LiveArea) and several startups working with hundreds of global brands like Uniqlo, Disney, Revlon, Tapestry and many more. Matt brings to retailers and DTC brands a deep expertise in developing and implementing diverse end-to-end commerce strategies. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:24] Sponsor: Taboola[01:41] Connecting tech decisions to business growth[04:36] Comparing agency and brand-side perspectives[07:24] Sponsor: Next Insurance[08:37] Delivering progress customers can feel[09:58] Choosing platforms based on business maturity[13:03] Callouts[13:13] Auditing tech to recover lost conversions[15:31] Reducing redundancy to improve performance[17:47] Evaluating third-party tools for value[19:36] Sponsor: Electric Eye[20:44] Improving conversion with UX and engineering[22:25] Augmenting team expertise with AI tools[27:46] Balancing speed with long-term scalabilityResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeKids clothes from playtime to bedtime hannaandersson.com/Follow Matt Ezyk linkedin.com/in/mezykReach your best audience at the lowest cost! discover.taboola.com/honest/Easy, affordable coverage that grows with your business nextinsurance.com/honest/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds for America's future, but here we are in early January 2026, and President Donald Trump's legal wars are heating up like never before. Just days ago, on Tuesday, January 6, SCOTUSblog reminded us of that historic New York Times Company v. Sullivan case from 1964, where the Supreme Court protected the press from libel suits—timely now as tensions simmer between Trump and media outlets. But that's history; the real fireworks are exploding right now.Picture this: the Supreme Court is gearing up for its January 12 argument session in Washington, D.C., with seven massive cases, several straight from Trump's playbook. Axios reports that top of the list is Trump v. Barbara, where the justices could rule any moment on his executive order slashing birthright citizenship. Trump wants to deny U.S. citizenship to kids of undocumented immigrants born here, challenging over a century of 14th Amendment precedent. Businesses like Costco, Revlon, Bumble Bee Foods, and Ray-Ban makers are suing over another bombshell—Trump's tariffs. In Learning v. Trump, they're fighting his national emergency declaration that slapped billions in duties on imports without Congress's okay. Trump boasted on Truth Social it's the "most case ever," but a loss could mean refunding over $100 billion. Then there's Trump v. Slaughter, pitting Trump against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and FTC's Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, whom he fired for clashing with his policies. The court will decide if he can boot independent agency heads, smashing 90-year-old protections.Just Security's litigation tracker paints an even wilder picture of chaos in lower courts. In D.C.'s federal district court, Taylor v. Trump challenges Executive Order 14164, where Attorney General Pam Bondi shuffled death row inmates to ADX Florence supermax under Trump's public safety push—plaintiffs scream due process violations. The National Association of the Deaf sued Trump, Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for axing ASL interpreters at White House briefings, claiming First and Fifth Amendment breaches. Law firms aren't safe either: Susman Godfrey out of Texas hit back at an executive order yanking their security clearances for opposing Trump; Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale face similar retaliation suits in D.D.C., alleging viewpoint discrimination. The American Bar Association sued over yanked grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, calling it payback for their stances. Even Rep. Eric Swalwell's in the mix with Swalwell v. Pute, targeting Trump's criminal arrest pushes.Politico says grand juries are Trump's new nightmare—refusing indictments left and right on his aggressive policies, from protester crackdowns to immigrant roundups. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blasted prosecutors for "rushed" cases with weak evidence. And in a wild international twist, CBS News covered ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores arraigned Monday in Manhattan's federal courthouse before Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Whisked by helicopter from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center under heavy security, Maduro pled not guilty to narco-terrorism, cocaine smuggling, and weapons charges—facing life in prison—while insisting he's still Venezuela's president.The Supreme Court's emergency docket, like in 25A312, keeps deferring stays till January arguments, per their own filings. Lawfare's tracker logs non-stop national security suits against Trump's moves. It's a legal whirlwind, listeners, with the high court poised to reshape everything from guns in Wolford v. Lopez against Hawaii's private property ban, to conversion therapy fights in Miles v. Salazar.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Host: Cindy Allen Published: December 5, 2025 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center​ Summary Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, delivers Simply Trade: Cindy's Version, linking international trade updates to Taylor Swift's "The One." She covers key developments like Costco's high-profile IEEPA challenge in the Court of International Trade to keep liquidations open amid Supreme Court proceedings, alongside nearly 50 similar filings from other companies including Revlon. The episode emphasizes unpredictability in trade policy under the current administration, urging importers to consult trade attorneys, customs brokers, surety companies, and finance teams for tailored strategies on protests, bonds, and duty liabilities.​ This Week in Trade Costco leads publicized IEEPA court challenges to preserve liquidation rights as 314-day cycles approach for early fentanyl-related tariffs around December 15.​ US-Korea trade deal caps IEEPA duties at 15%, retroactive to November 14 (autos/parts to November 1), prompting entry refilings and post-summary corrections.​ Proposed CBP form updates (7501, 3461, International Mail Duty Sheet) add fields for aluminum/steel mill/pour details and enhance visibility.​ Section 301 exclusions from China extended beyond expiration; UK medicines, pharma ingredients, and med tech exempt from Section 232 tariffs.​ WiseTech's ABI/AMS pricing shift over Thanksgiving raises costs 10-100%+ via volume-based fees passed to clients, sparking industry backlash.​ Why "The One" Fits Cindy ties the song's themes of uncertainty ("never know") and choosing reliable advisors to trade's volatility, advising importers to identify "the one" expert per issue: attorneys for legal risks, brokers for filings, sureties for bonds. High China duties (e.g., prior 145% rates) still factor into 12-month bond calculations despite reductions, with IEEPA resolutions potentially years away. Teams must prepare finances for prolonged uncertainty without stacking bond liabilities.​ Key Takeaways File IEEPA challenges if at risk to avoid liquidation; monitor Court of International Trade dockets.​ Review bonds and refile eligible Korea entries for retroactive relief.​ Consult specialists by topic to navigate unpredictable policies effectively.​ Leverage ACE portal over paper forms for full entry data.​ Resources & Mentions Global Training Center TradeForce Multiplier​ Credits: Host Cindy Allen (LinkedIn);] Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts; join Trade Geeks Community. New episodes Fridays.​ Credits Host: • Cindy Allen – LinkedIn • Trade Force Multiplier Producer: • Annik Sobing  Subscribe & Follow New episodes every Friday. Presented by Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. Connect with us: • Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn • Global Training Center on LinkedIn • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Trade Geeks Community Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks!

Your current dry shampoo is officially cancelled! This week, Cass joins Kelly to reveal the products making a huge difference to their routines. Cass kicks off with a luxury dry shampoo that's invisible, smells incredible, and secretly promotes hair growth—the low-effort hair secret you need! Then, Kelly shares the cult-favourite perfume that is so beloved, she swears it smells exactly like a “warm hug.” For the Savey side, get ready for the affordable MCoBeauty moisturiser that makes foundation look like glass, and the K-Beauty lip tint Kelly is constantly getting grilled about—it's the perfect flush of colour that works on everyone! Plus, the girls drop two new holy grails: a buttery smooth highlighter for an epic glow, and the Morphe matte lipstick that applies like silk. Finally, Kelly confesses her ultimate, expensive secret: the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream—and tells us why she trusts it to keep her look flawless for ten hours. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: Kelly: Glossier You Eau de Parfum 50mL $139.00 Cass: TYPEBEA G5 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo $50 SAVEY: Kelly: Rom&nd The Juicy Lasting Tint 2.0 3.5g (Almond Rose) $16.00 Cass: MCoBeauty Multi-Vitamin Moisturising Primer $25 NEWBIES: Kelly: Revlon Illuminance Highlight Powder Rose Radiance $16.49 Cass: Morphe Lip Filter Hydroplump Soft Matte Lipstick 2.3g (Whipped) $26.00 SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY: Kelly: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream™ 50mL $154 Cass: Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint $72 DON'T FORGET: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube, this episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Cass Green Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe. Not only do you get all the incredible benefits of a Mamamia subscription, but you'll instantly get an entry into our current subscriber-only giveaway to win a $2,500 Justice Haircare voucher! [LIMITED TIME SALE] For the first time ever, MMOL Merch is discounted! Get the T-shirt for $50 and the tote bag for $20. Sale ends Dec 6. Shop now Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is gifting a beauty voucher too impersonal? We settle the debate on Christmas presents in a cost-of-living crisis. Does using body contouring makeup during intimacy count as lying? We offer transfer-proof tan recommendations (and a few bedroom tips). And why is your housemate tracking their expensive foundation use with a sticker? We deal with beauty boundaries and foundation theft. Welcome to The Fix - where your beauty agony aunts Kelly & Amy tackle the awkward, practical, and essential dilemmas that come with real-life beauty struggles. Plus, we break down the latest beauty headlines: Black Friday is already here with huge deals including 30% off GHD, the unexpected 2026 Met Gala theme, and Go-To is making a big splash with their new colour makeup line. Products Mentioned: I'm a beauty editor and this is exactly what I would (and wouldn't) buy in the Black Friday sales ghd Chronos Professional Hair Straightener $325 Haus Labs Go-To Matte Pop Blush $26 Go-To Serum Pop Blush $26 Go-To Very Glowy Primer $48 Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $96 L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation 30ml $16.99 Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte Foundation 98 $17.49 Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation F12 23mL $24 Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation Creamy Natural $21.99 MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation $55.50 OXX Cosmetics Luminous Glow Foundation $7 Gradual Tanning Lotion $39.95 Clear 1 Hour Express Self Tan $23.76 b.tan glow your own way $21.99 BUBBLE 3-Step Hydration Routine 3 Piece Set $54 Go-To Skintroduction Discovery Set $40 BioMA GET IN TOUCH: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Our The Fix episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! APPLY NOW: Be part of Australia's first therapy-based podcast. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Amy Clark The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cassandra Green & Taylah Strano Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partager son récit de vie pour créer du dialogue autour du racisme, son adoption au sein d'une famille blanche, son amitié instrumentalisée pour être “l'amie noire”, l'impact de la suprématie blanche sur la santé mentale des personnes racisées, mais aussi sa série sur la culture Ballroom, son ton enjoué qui lui a parfois valu d'être réduite à un stéréotype raciste, le terme nullipare, l'enfance et la domination adulte.Aujourd'hui on reçoit Amandine Gay, réalisatrice et autrice. Elle vient de publier Vivre, libre aux éditions La Découverte. Un ouvrage pour comprendre les effets et les causes de la suprématie blanche, ce système qui favorise les blancs et discrimine les personnes racisées. Elle y partage son vécu tout en l'habillant de citations de sociologues et de philosophes. Cet été, elle a également sorti la série documentaire Ballroom : danser pour exister disponible sur France Tv Slash. Ici, on découvre les coulisses de la culture Ballroom, ses compétitions de voguing, les relations qu'elle crée et son histoire à travers la maison House of Revlon.10 minutes pour sauver le monde, c'est le podcast de So good qui ne dure pas 10 minutes et qui, à défaut de sauver le monde, sauvera peut-être votre journée.

In this inspiring episode of the Stuck In My Mind Podcast, host Wize El Jefe sits down for an illuminating conversation with Suzanne Roberta Martens—entrepreneur, beauty industry veteran, and founder of the luxury clean beauty brand Adesse New York. This episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, resilience, and the power of pursuing your dreams—no matter the obstacles. From Industry Titans to Indie Trailblazer The episode opens as Wize El Jefe introduces Suzanne Roberta Martens as someone who has not only worked for global icons like Estee Lauder, Avon, and Revlon but has also boldly stepped out to carve her own path within the competitive world of cosmetics. Listeners are treated to the backstory of a woman who dreamed of her own beauty brand since college, a vision fueled by her fascination with the ever-evolving beauty landscape. Working at the leading edge of brands reformulating their products for safety and wellness, Suzanne Roberta Martens learned every aspect of the business—from concept to market, branding to formulation, and manufacturing to positioning. She recounts how her specialty in skincare and color cosmetics paved the way for her to develop innovative approaches to product creation, especially as the industry transitioned towards clean ingredients. The Power of AI and Agility A key highlight of their discussion is the transformative role of technology. Both Wize El Jefe and Suzanne Roberta Martens share their experiences integrating AI into their creative and business processes, accelerating everything from product development to audience engagement. For Adesse New York, leveraging AI means not only tracking consumer trends but also using predictive modeling to ensure product launches meet real customer desires. Unlike larger corporations bogged down by long product development cycles, Suzanne Roberta Martens's agile team harnesses tech to innovate and adapt swiftly—something essential for indie brands seeking to disrupt established markets. Bootstrapping and Breaking In What makes Suzanne Roberta Martens's journey particularly inspiring is her candor about starting with almost no funding. She explains that, far from being a setback, this forced her to be inventive. By identifying a major gap—clean nail care in an industry otherwise moving towards wellness—she conceptualized Adesse as a skincare-for-nails brand. Approaching contract manufacturers with a vision, not capital, she convinced partners to work in small production runs. Her unique perspective, treating nail care as skin care and using high-quality color pigments, enabled Adesse to stand out immediately. Through strategic partnerships with top beauty subscription companies, Adesse achieved massive exposure early on and quickly scaled from selling thousands to tens of millions of bottles. Suzanne Roberta Martens reflects on the exhilaration and terror of leaving the security of corporate America, betting on herself—and how the sense of truly helping people reclaim their nail health propelled her forward. Making Clean Beauty Accessible Wize El Jefe and Suzanne Roberta Martens dive deep into what sets Adesse New York apart: clinically effective, clean, and vegan nail formulas free from harmful toxins. Their conversation explores why avoiding ingredients that penetrate the body through the nails is vital, especially for conscious consumers already committed to health in other areas of life. A Pivotal QVC Moment—and the Pandemic Pivot Listeners are taken behind the scenes of Adesse's big break: being selected as one of just 400 out of 20,000 brands to debut on QVC. Suzanne Roberta Martens recalls the grueling safety testing, the anticipation, and the heartbreak of COVID-19 shutting down the studio just as she was set to go live. Not to be deterred, she pivoted to a makeshift home studio, adjusting her expectations—and wardrobe!—and successfully launched a nail care solution exactly when the world desperately needed it. This segment is a testament to the entrepreneur's tenacity and ability to turn setbacks into opportunity. Carving a Niche Among Giants How does an indie brand thrive in the shadow of billion-dollar conglomerates? By staying nimble, deeply tuning in to consumer needs, and using digital platforms to level the playing field. New selling channels, from Amazon Live to direct-to-consumer apps like Whatnot, allow agile brands like Adesse to reach global audiences and control their destiny, without gatekeepers. Suzanne Roberta Martens shares her excitement about the democratization of retail and how indie founders today have unprecedented potential to build relationships with customers around the world. Redefining Success and Building Community The conversation shifts to the meaning of success. Suzanne Roberta Martens admits her early ambition was all about landing major retail partners. Today, she finds fulfillment in directly serving her loyal customers—their feedback, stories, and advocacy matter more than any department store shelf. The two discuss how genuine community and word-of-mouth have become the true engine of sustainable business, mirroring Wize El Jefe's own podcasting journey. Key Takeaways for Aspiring Entrepreneurs For listeners dreaming of launching their own ventures, Suzanne Roberta Martens shares priceless wisdom: it's not a lack of resources, but a lack of resourcefulness that holds most people back. She urges entrepreneurs to be persistent and consistent, pushing forward through long stretches without any obvious wins, trusting the process and the impact. Visions for the Future The episode closes as Suzanne Roberta Martens teases exciting new products and market launches for Adesse, outlines her vision for the future of truly clean beauty (grounded in transparency and consumer-driven standards), and reflects on the legacy she hopes to leave: pioneering clean nails and empowering people to feel proud of their hands. Listeners will walk away inspired by Suzanne Roberta Martens's example—proof that relentless perseverance, a commitment to positive impact, and the courage to leap even when unprepared can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether you're an aspiring founder or simply passionate about personal growth, this episode is an essential listen. To explore Adesse New York's range and story further, visit adesseny.com or find them on Amazon and social media. And remember: sometimes, having no resources is the very thing that makes you resourceful. Stay bold, stay resourceful—stay wise!

Understanding Corporate Financing and Securities RegulationThis conversation provides a comprehensive overview of corporate law, focusing on the lifecycle of a corporation from its formation to dissolution. It covers key concepts in corporate financing, including equity and debt, the intricacies of issuing shares, and the legal frameworks governing mergers, acquisitions, and securities regulation. The discussion emphasizes the balance between shareholder interests and corporate governance, highlighting important legal standards and case law that shape the corporate landscape.In the complex world of corporate law, understanding the nuances of corporate financing and securities regulation is crucial, especially for those preparing for law exams or the bar. This blog post explores the foundational principles and key legal frameworks that govern these areas, providing a comprehensive overview for students and professionals alike.Corporate Financing: Corporate financing is the lifeblood of any corporation, enabling it to grow and thrive. It primarily involves two methods: equity financing, where a company sells ownership stakes, and debt financing, where it borrows money. Each method has its own implications for ownership, control, and financial obligations. Equity financing offers flexibility and potential for high returns, while debt financing provides tax advantages but comes with fixed repayment obligations.Securities Regulation: The regulation of securities is essential to ensure transparency and fairness in the financial markets. The Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 form the backbone of federal securities law, focusing on disclosure and preventing fraud. These laws require companies to provide detailed information to investors, enabling informed decision-making and protecting against misleading practices.Key Legal Frameworks: Several landmark cases and legal doctrines shape the landscape of corporate law. The Unocal and Revlon cases set standards for board defenses against hostile takeovers and the duty to maximize shareholder value during sales. The Weinberger case established the entire fairness standard for transactions involving controlling shareholders, ensuring protection for minority interests.Navigating the world of corporate financing and securities regulation requires a deep understanding of both the legal principles and the practical implications. By mastering these concepts, law students and professionals can effectively guide corporations through the complexities of financial growth and regulatory compliance.Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest insights in corporate law and finance.TakeawaysUnderstanding the balance of interests in corporate law is crucial.Equity financing involves ownership stakes, while debt financing does not dilute ownership.The board of directors has significant discretion in declaring dividends.Cumulative preferred stock accumulates unpaid dividends, providing protection to shareholders.The market out exception can limit appraisal rights for minority shareholders.Entire fairness is the standard for freeze-out mergers involving controlling shareholders.The 33 Act focuses on initial public offerings, while the 34 Act regulates secondary market trading.Insider trading liability can arise under different theories, including classic and misappropriation.Exemptions from registration requirements are vital for capital formation.Dissolution can occur voluntarily, administratively, or judicially, with specific procedures to follow.corporate law, financing, equity, debt, mergers, acquisitions, securities regulation, insider trading, corporate governance, shareholder rights.

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), whose career journey bridges global corporations and purpose-driven impact. From marketing for giants like Johnson & Johnson, Ford, and Revlon to transforming a small nonprofit into a national force that's redistributed over $600 million to causes worldwide, Howard shares what it truly means to lead with purpose.With candor and wisdom, he opens up about how a reluctant “temporary” role became the most fulfilling chapter of his life, why Think and Grow Rich still shapes his leadership philosophy, and the timeless lessons his father taught him about respect, integrity, and giving back. This conversation reminds us that success isn't about climbing higher — it's about lifting others as you rise.Website: https://www.careasy.org/Email: howard.pearl@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardpearl/Support the showConnect with Dionne Malush Instagram: @dionnerealtyonepgh LinkedIN: /in/dionnemalush Website: www.dionnemalush.com Facebook: /dmalush LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

Tia Newcomer is the CEO of CaringBridge, a nonprofit providing a vital digital platform where families can communicate, receive support, and rally their communities during health journeys. With a career that spans Revlon, PepsiCo., Hewlett-Packard, and multiple health tech ventures, Tia brings a rich background from the for-profit world into the heart of the nonprofit sector, or as she prefers to call it, the for-impact space. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Brad sits down with Tia to unpack her career journey across four pivotal pillars, from consumer goods to tech, healthcare, and now mission-driven leadership. She shares how personal experiences, including her husband's fight with cancer and her own sense of purpose, led her to take a surprising leap into nonprofit leadership. Tia discusses the real-world impact of CaringBridge on hundreds of thousands of families every day, the technology powering it, and how "ministry pace" just won't cut it when the stakes are this high. She also dives deep into why entrepreneurial thinking, business rigor, and cross-sector collaboration are essential in the nonprofit space. "The difference between nonprofit and for-profit is a tax status. The skillset? It's the same." – Tia Newcomer "In moments of crisis, people don't need 'let me know how I can help.' They need tangible action." – Tia Newcomer "If I'm spending the majority of my time working, it better be fulfilling. That's the leap I made." – Tia Newcomer This Week on The Wow Factor: Tia's four career pillars: Consumer Goods, Technology, Women's Health, and Nonprofit Why leaving HP was her wake-up call to find purpose in her work Her perspective on for-impact vs. nonprofit leadership How CaringBridge grew to 300,000 daily users with only 40 employees The real story behind the CaringBridge platform and its founder Why technology for good is more essential than ever The burden of "just let me know how I can help" and what to say instead The power of one person raising their hand to share updates and mobilize care Partnering with GoFundMe to raise over $10M directly for patients and families The role of generosity, from emotional support to meals, transportation, and funds Tia Newcomer's Word of Wisdom: Leadership is about building something that matters and having the courage to follow the nudge, even when it's outside your comfort zone. Connect With CaringBridge: Tia Newcomer CaringBridge Website CaringBridge LinkedIn CaringBridge on Facebook CaringBridge on Instagram Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on X

Think touching up your makeup is as simple as dabbing on some powder? Think again! Leigh & Kelly are breaking down the art of midday touch-ups, from why translucent powders are your best friend to the genius volcanic stone roller that'll change your oily T-zone game forever. They're revealing why your foundation might be separating (hint: it's all about the layering technique) and sharing the $2.50 blotting papers that models swear by. Then they're solving the mystery of makeup that peels in the weirdest places - you know, that one spot near your temple that just won't behave. The girls are serving up some hard truths about neglected skincare areas and why your chemical exfoliant might be the hero your hairline desperately needs. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Invisimatte Instant Setting & Blotting Powder • 8.5g - Universal $27 No-Sebum Mineral Powder (New Version) - 5g - $9.50 MP Cosmetics Blotting Paper 1 Pack $6.00 Revlon Beauty Tool Volcanic Stone Facial Roller $7.99 MECCA MAX Retractable Travel Brush $20.00 3 Pack Retractable Makeup Brush, Travel Makeup Brushes with Cover, Portable Powder Brushes with Flat and Round Top for Loose Powder Cream or Liquid Cosmetics (black) $16.99 Paula's Choice Travel Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant $19.00 NuFACE Prep-N-Glow 5 Individually Packed Cloths $17.00 First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads - 28 pads Compostable $34.00 Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - Travel $32.00 My Story About How Sonya Dakar Permanently Damaged My Face GET IN TOUCH: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Our Q&A episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren The Beauty Edit Hosts: Amy Clark & Cassandra Green Producer: Sophie Campbell & Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here. Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris hosts renowned photographer Matthew Rolston, delving into his illustrious career that began in editorial photography with Interview Magazine and Rolling Stone. Rolston shares anecdotes about working with iconic figures like Michael Jackson and Madonna, revealing his conceptual approach to celebrity portraits, such as his Marlene Dietrich-inspired shoot with Madonna and Michael Jackson's "King of Pop" request. He also discusses his extensive work in advertising for major cosmetic brands like Revlon and L'Oréal, and his transition into directing music videos during the MTV era, highlighting how these commercial ventures fueled his creative pursuits.Rolston reflects on the evolving media landscape, expressing his views on the decline of print magazines and the rise of social media and AI imagery. He emphasizes that while traditional platforms are changing, the essence of powerful image-making remains, and sees AI as a tool that can both lower and raise the bar for creative output. The conversation also touches on his early influences, including his childhood experiences in Los Angeles, his grandfather's connections to MGM stars, as well as his education at Art Center, all of which shaped his artistic vision.Finally, Rolston discusses his shift from commercial work to personal art projects, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy. He introduces his conceptual projects like the ventriloquist dummies series, “Talking Heads” and his exploration into art artmaking with "Art People," and details his upcoming "Vanitas" exhibition, which will be spread across four venues in Los Angeles, including ArtCenter and Leica Gallery, Los Angeles. He expresses his excitement for this new chapter and his love of teaching, giving him the opportunity to share his knowledge with the next generation of visual artists.Show Notes:www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/matthew-rolston-an-unparalleled-career-from-pop-culture-iconography-to-fine-artUpcoming Shows:Hollywood Royale: Out of the School of Los Angeles: https://www.hollywoodroyale.comTalking Heads: The Vent Haven Portraits: https://matthewrolstontalkingheads.combeautyLIGHT: Pictures at a Magazine: https://www.beautylight.comArt People: The Pageant Portraits: https://www.matthewrolstonartpeople.comVanitas: The Palermo Portraits: https://www.vanitasproject.comTHE POWER OF PLEASURE, ARTCENTER CLASShttps://www.thepowerofpleasure.comChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:30) Matthew Rolston(00:00:54) Editorial Work(00:07:50) Who's who of the 80's(00:11:38) Sunny, Cher or Chastity(00:12:54) Bucket List(00:13:55) Advertising(00:16:22) MTV & Music Videos(00:17:35) Teaching(00:22:30) Social Media(00:24:45) AI(00:29:01) Early Influences(00:35:43) LA(00:37:02) Andy Warhol & the Factory(00:40:34) Long Live Print(00:45:11) Disaster Story(00:49:11) Shifting Focus(00:56:04) Vanitas & Upcoming Shows(01:03:04) What's The Most Important Thing You Are?(01:05:36) Outro

Fortune 500 marketing strategist Robert Michael Fried has guided the marketing and licensing direction for companies like Motorola, Nautilus, bebe eyewear, Revlon eyewear, Marantz stereo, the Planet line of environmentally-friendly products and several Silicon Valley high-tech firms. He is a frequent guest lecturer on corporate and college campuses including Medtronic, Wells Fargo, NYU, UCLA, USC, Providence College and The Naval Post Graduate School. He is the founder of Brandmark Marketing Consulting and Thirdwind, a company dedicated to empowering people to achieve their professional and personal goals. He lives in Carmel, California, above the sea. 12 ESSENTIAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES TO CREATE MEANING, HAPPINESS, AND TRUE SUCCESS ROBERT MICHAEL FRIED After years of focusing on our career, it's easy to lose sight of what's important in the rest of our lives. Fortune 500 marketing strategist, Robert Michael Fried shows how the same skills and principles you've used to achieve professional success can help you reach your personal goals too - by creating A Marketing Plan for Life (Perigee Trade Paperback; January 2005; $15.95 U.S.). Fried advises us that the same strategies that result in having a good career can help us define what really matters most in our personal lives as well. Fried's twelve-point system helps the reader achieve a fuller, more balanced life/work plan: * Define the business you're in ( Figure out who you are and who you want to become. * Assess the market (Capitalize on your strengths. * Create "targets of opportunity" (Make your dreams a reality. A Marketing Plan for Life provides a definitive roadmap to help us discover our true purpose in life so we can achieve meaning, happiness and true success.

 Bhavana Mittal | Co-Founder,  Executive Director, Chief Growth Officer Bert labs Awarded Marketing, Media, Digital professional, Speaker, Advisory Board Member and Jury member for various industry associations, Yoga teacher (YT200) with 25+ years of experience. At Bert Labs, Bhavana plays a crucial role with intertwined functions. She serves as the visionary leader, setting the strategic direction for the company and ensuring that its mission aligns with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. She provides overall guidance, supervises the executive team, and maintain a strong connection with the board of directors to secure support for innovative ventures.On the other hand, at Bert Labs Bhavana fuels growth in the dynamic environment. She identifies opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue through the introduction of Bert Platform Solution and products in the market. She keeps a keen eye on market trends, harnessing data analytics to inform product development and marketing strategies, and fostering customer engagement to ensure the company's offerings are precisely tailored to meet emerging requirements. Bhavana drives the leadership team that balances visionary direction with actionable growth initiatives, propelling Bert Labs to success in the competitive tech landscape.Her career trajectory prior to Bert Labs has been:VP (Head) – Media and Digital at RPSG Group where Bhavana worked across all the Group businesses, including Saregama Caravan, Too Yumm!, Naturali, Spencer's, Nature's Basket, Fortune India, Open, Hello! Magazine, RPSG Sports (including Lucknow SuperGiants)Regional Head – Media, Digital and Communication, South Asia at Reckitt Benckiser, working across Digital and Media for all brands including Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Lizol, Vanish, Veet etc. Was a part of the integration team for Mead Johnson into RB. India represenative for Digital CoEHead – Media and CSR, India Sub-continent for GSK Consumer Healthcare, working across all brands including Horlicks, Boost, Eno, Crocin, Iodex, etc. Launched Sensodyne in India successfully. Headed Indirect Procurement for the initial 2 years. Was a part of the integration team for Novartisinto GSKCH. Led Global taskforce for strategic initiatives Manager and Head, Media Audit as part of Accenture Consulting. Set up the practice for Indian and International ClientsMedia Director/Head of Media at Cheil Communications, for Samsung and Hyundai business. Launched Samsung Mobile phones and LEDs, Samsung Side-by-side refrigerators, Hyundai Tuscon and Hyundai Sonata during her stint Media Director at Initiative Media for LG, Revlon and Nestle business Manager at Maximize (GroupM) for NIIT, Electrolux, JK Tyres business Media Supervisor at Universal McCann for Reckitt Benckiser, Indiatimes Media Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi, launched Hyundai, Santro and Accent in India Industry  

Former Senior Director of Marketing at Creme of Nature, Beauty Marketing Strategist, and Founder of Texture Crush + Gholston Strategy Group — Teneya Gholston is not your average beauty professional. She's led marketing strategies for powerhouse brands like Revlon, Lottabody, and Arosci, and is best known for revitalizing the iconic Creme of Nature brand within Black beauty culture.In this episode, Teneya shares her incredible journey from the salon chair to the corporate boardroom and now as a founder. We dive into how she leveraged her skills as a licensed cosmetologist and corporate strategist to build a career that merges artistry and business.

Jess Jacobs is the chief executive officer of Coterie—a premium, high-performing diaper essentials brand. Before Coterie, Jacobs spent years making a name for herself in creative advertising. She got her professional start as a copywriter for an ad agency, working on campaigns for noteworthy brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, LG, and Revlon. She continued her work at Kettle as a Creative Director, partnering with big names like Apple, Nike, and Glossier. Jacobs then transitioned into the personal care industry when she became vice president of creative at Lola, a women-owned feminine care brand that promotes transparency and clean ingredients. Jacobs appreciated Lola's mission, especially after becoming a mom. Having a baby made her more aware of the ingredients in and efficacy of the products she used in her everyday life, such as diapers. When she tried a diaper from Coterie, she fell in love with the product and the brand's mission to make parents' lives easier. She then joined Coterie as its senior vice president of brand, creative, and product management, using everything she'd learned over the years to build the brand into something worthy of its superior product. It wasn't long before she was appointed chief brand officer and later CEO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly's sitting down with the makeup artist behind Australia's most gorgeous celebrity faces, and Melanie Burnicle is sharing secrets that'll completely change how you think about your daily routine. From the $8 face massage product that preps skin like magic to why your eyeshadow placement might be dragging your whole look down, Melanie gives us all her words of wisdom. We're talking foundation techniques that make imperfections vanish, the brush coating method that professionals swear by, and why sometimes the most expensive products actually earn their price tag. Plus, celebrity stories that prove kindness is the ultimate beauty secret! LINKS TO THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer $53.00 Creaseless Creamy Full-Coverage Concealer $50.00 Rimmel Multitasker (Better Than Filters) $29.95 Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Super Hydration Lotion $39.95 IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 $82.00 Les Beiges Foundation Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear $107.00 Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation $93.00 Makeup Forever HD Skin Foundation $74.00 Rae Morris Travel Set $537.90 MYKITCO. My Complete Brush Set Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eyeshadow Palette $49 Tarte Tartlette Reflections Eyeshadow Palette $78 Revlon Kiss Glow Lip Oil $21.95 Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara $46 1000Hour Micro Pencil $11.99 Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara $26.00 AHC Glow Real Eye Cream for Face Bondi Boost Infrared Thermal Bounce Brush $180 Olay Super Collagen Peptides Cream $69.99 Reome Active Recovery Broth $185.00 Reome Firming Eye Cream $272.00 Reome Face Towel $54.00 Soma Body Wash $18.00 Beaute Pacifique Enriched Moisturizing Body Lotion $91.65 Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt $72.00 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Melanie Burnicle Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Robinson is the founder of BeautyStat and the cosmetic chemist behind Hailey Bieber's skincare line, Rhode. Robinson began his career at Clinique in the '90s and, over the past two decades, has worked on products for industry giants like Revlon, Avon, L'Oréal, and Lancôme. He launched BeautyStat as an educational platform for beauty enthusiasts in 2009 but ultimately moved into developing his own product line in 2019 with the launch of his groundbreaking, ultra-potent vitamin C formulation. Celebs took notice, and Hailey Bieber quickly reached out to bring him on as a partner in what would become Rhode. In this episode, Robinson chats with Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns about the science behind successful products and which ingredients are worth the hype.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Robinson is the founder of BeautyStat and the cosmetic chemist behind Hailey Bieber's skincare line, Rhode. Robinson began his career at Clinique in the '90s and, over the past two decades, has worked on products for industry giants like Revlon, Avon, L'Oréal, and Lancôme. He launched BeautyStat as an educational platform for beauty enthusiasts in 2009 but ultimately moved into developing his own product line in 2019 with the launch of his groundbreaking, ultra-potent vitamin C formulation. Celebs took notice, and Hailey Bieber quickly reached out to bring him on as a partner in what would become Rhode. In this episode, Robinson chats with Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns about the science behind successful products and which ingredients are worth the hype.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Her journalism and mass communications degree (with three minors) at Nebraska led to a role in... sales. That pivot at the outset of her career put Tia Newcomer on an ascending path through with the titans of industry- Revlon, Clorox, Frito Lay, HP, and later venture capital. Ultimately, a "life quake" led her to join Caringbridge as CEO. In this episode, she sits down with Kathy & Dardy to share how she's adapted, and excelled, in very different roles.Connect with Versique

Dr. G dives deep into the hidden dangers of mainstream hair dyes, exposing chemicals found in brands like L'Oréal, Clairol, and Revlon that are linked to hormonal disruption, cancer, and premature graying. Blending science with real-life impact, he unpacks the emotional ties to hair color and reveals the biological drivers of graying, from oxidative stress and hydrogen peroxide buildup to the decline of melanocyte activity. Dr. G then shares a powerful five-part protocol to support natural hair color, covering internal nutrients, lifestyle shifts, topical solutions, and regenerative therapies like red light and PRP. He also reviews cleaner dye alternatives and challenges conventional beauty norms, promoting a holistic approach to hair health rooted in overall well-being. #grayhair #productreview #hairdye Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Hair Dye & Graying 05:10 - Gray Hair Science & Fear 06:27 - Graying, Stress, & Health 13:00 - Harmful Hair Dye Chemicals 16:19 - Toxic Dyes & Alternatives 19:15 - Safer Dyes & Graying Protocol 22:18 - Vitamins & Stress for Gray Hair 25:25 - Reversing Gray Hair 28:28 - Ditch Toxic Hair Products ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! BiOptimizers Go to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. BON CHARGE Go to https://boncharge.com/products/red-light-face-mask and use code DRG for 15% off storewide ==== Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/

Send us a textEpisode Notes: Are you letting that thick cloud of uncertainty holding you back from making bold moves in your business? You're not alone. In this week's episode, we tackle the hesitation many entrepreneurs & business owners are experiencing when it comes to starting new ventures, expanding locations, or investing in necessary equipment and technology. The collision repair industry, like many service businesses, has always been cyclical - something easy to forget after the unusual steady backlog of the post-COVID years. Rather than viewing current conditions as unprecedented hardship, we explore how many of America's most iconic businesses actually launched during economic downturns. From Disney and Revlon emerging during the Great Depression to Uber and Airbnb launching during the 2008-2009 recession, history shows that opportunity exists regardless of economic climate. Through the wisdom in a valuable clip from Jim Rohn, we unpack a refreshingly simple success formula that anyone can apply: live in a place of opportunity, find an opportunity, and find a mentor. Mr. Rohn's journey to becoming a millionaire by 31 wasn't the result of perfect circumstances but rather his willingness to change himself while circumstances remained largely the same. His most profound insight might be that "the things that are easy to do are also easy not to do" - explaining why success often comes down to consistently doing simple actions that others neglect. Don't let today's uncertainty paralyze you into inaction. Remember Henry Ford's wisdom that "whether you think you can or you think you can't, you'll be right." Your next level of success doesn't require waiting for perfect conditions - it simply requires overcoming the neglect of daily actions that compound into remarkable results!  More from Jim RohnLink to YouTube talk: Getting Rich is Easy! Get the SUNO AI app!  Sign up for FREE to my "Quote of the Day" below: https://tinyurl.com/fv5xr68hSupport the showJoin our Mind Wrench mailing list!

What day is it? Oh wait, it doesn't matter it's another long weekend in Oz! But Youbies never rest so here's a replay of one of your fave episodes. In this episode we found a $15 Revlon concealer that works just as brilliantly as those fancy $50+ options (your wallet will thank you!). You'll also discover why we're obsessed with the new supersized versions of your favourite products and a game-changing eyeliner that'll make your lashes look naturally fuller. Think of this episode as your best beauty friend's honest advice on what's actually worth buying right now - enjoy! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: LEIGH SPENDY:Naturium The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash $31.50 KELLY SPENDY:KMS COLORVITALITY Intense Gloss Treatment $39 LEIGH SAVEY:Judydoll - Slim Liquid Eyeliner $14 KELLY SAVEY:Revlon Illuminance Serum Concealer $29.95 LEIGH NEWBIE:Ms Morning Get Ready Antioxidant & Brightening Bi-Phase Face Oil $70 KELLY SORT-OF-NEWBIE:BANGN BODY Jumbo Firming Lotion $96Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment 100ml, $336 Leigh also loves: Ultra Violette Bod Brigade $77 SHOP MY STASH: KELLY:Noosa Bronze Gradual Tanning Lotion $39.95 LEIGH:Bowie The Complete Kit $144 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch us on Youtube Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your jammies on sloots (and grab a furry pen + a notepad the size of your palm) we're having a slumber party! There's nothing new about me and Alex yapping on the  couch but this week is a little fun and different… we're each taking turns in the hot seat. What work has Alex had done? How'd she go from LDS saint to stoner princess? What does she really think of my bf? And ofc, I answer all of your burning questions, although there was probably no need to be any more open and honest after VOLUNTARILY sharing my horrifying dream at the top of the episode. I'm sorry and I love you! XO Follow Sofia on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiafranklyn   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiafranklyn   Twitter - https://twitter.com/sofiafranklyn    Threads - https://www.threads.net/@sofiafranklyn  Follow Alex on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfranco_meow/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/alexfranco_meow  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alexfranco_meow  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww.audacvinc.com/privacy-policy    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:44 PJJ party + incest dream 04:41 Q&A with Alex 05:32 Daily s*x is a red flag? 07:22 Alex's hair routine + leggings hack 09:55 Hair vitamins + Revlon brush 11:48 Beauty procedures + biggest insecurities 15:42 Become a vegan + brain tapeworm 19:16 Smoking weed  22:45 Best way to smoke weed 24:47 Sofia's boyfie 25:41 Roomie scam update 29:40 Live show 30:43 High schooler Sofia 32:25 C*ck holding 33:24 Last book read 32:37 Mushroom dealer 36:12 Terrible MIL 37:19 Matchmaking service 38:48 Depression after breakup 39:24 Security & safety  42:04 Life lesson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Red by Revlon (1993) + Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays From the Grown-Up Years by Cathy Guisewite (2019) + Cathy by Cathy Guisewite (1976-2010) 4/4/25 S7E23 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.

This week, Kelly makes a shocking discovery—the $17 Revlon Illuminance Glow Primer is practically identical to a high-end $85 primer she's been loving. It creates that perfect glowy-not-shimmery base without breaking the bank. Plus, Leigh introduces us to the cult-favorite Givenchy Prisme Libre powder that's back with a new formulation. At $108 it's definitely a splurge, but the mini version is just $58 and will last you ages. And we're spotlighting two incredible Australian small businesses: The Jojoba Company's new neck and décolletage concentrate that answers those frequent "What about my neck?" DMs, and Bangn Body's ergonomically designed body oil with its signature tropical scent. Don't miss our savey finds: the Milani baked powder blush that gives you that luxurious luminosity for just $21.99, and Kelly rediscovers the Chi Chi Super CC Cream after reading Erin's article—a beauty editor secret that costs half the price of similar products. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Leigh's Picks:Spendy: Givenchy Prisme Libre Four Colour Loose Powder 01, $108Savey: Milani Baked Powder Blush in Berry Amore, $21.99Newbie: The Jojoba Co Neck & Decolletage Lifting Concentrate, $64.95Shop My Stash: The Quick Flick Quick Glow Gradual Tan Mousse, $29 Kelly's Picks:Spendy: Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Micropeel Foam, $55Savey: Revlon Illuminance™ Glow Primer, $17.47Newbie: Bangn Body Oil, $68Shop My Stash: Chi Chi Super CC Cream, $39.95Erin's Article: 'I tried this $29 CC cream on a whim — now I'm obsessed.' Watch us on Youtube SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Stef MacFie & Lee Stamps Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story!   Timestamps: 00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse 02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots 06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity 10:43 - Community 12:32 - Embracing Technology 21:54 - Leadership 22:17 - Investing in People 26:55 - EmpathyCultural Heritage 38:05 - Future Plans and Goals   Links: Swan's Website: https://www.swansit.com/ Swan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/?hl=en Swan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swansit/

Heather has led Curology for over two years, driving its mission to make effective skincare more accessible. Under her leadership, the brand has expanded its team of dermatology providers, serving over 5 million patients and launching personalized prescription hair treatment. Before Curology, she was President of the Americas at Revlon and spent 10 years at Novartis leading various business lines. With 20+ years of experience, Heather speaks on topics like AI in skincare, skincare personalization, telemedicine, retail expansion, and brand growth in a competitive market.

Longtime beauty executive Lori Singer has been instrumental in some of the biggest fragrance license deals of the past 20 years. Singer spent more than a decade at Coty, where she worked on bestselling fragrances by Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Balenciaga and Nautica. She also tripled global net revenues for Marc Jacobs with its iconic Daisy franchise launched in 2007. Singer got her start at Revlon, and her CV also includes Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Unilever and Benetton Group.  “I've spent my entire career in beauty. I'm sort of a beauty lifer,” she told Glossy. “I fell in love on day one at Revlon, my first job, and I really have never looked back.”  Singer joined Parlux in 2019 to grow its license business and immediately set her sights on Billie Eilish.  “Other than music, fragrance and scent are everything to her. So, upon meeting her and hearing about her deep knowledge [of fragrance, we knew it was a fit for Parlux],” Singer told Glossy. “She knows ingredients and she knows about olfactory territory. She has had a natural nose for scents." By 2021, her first scent, Eilish, was released, which she followed up with Eilish No. 2 the next year and Eilish No. 3 in 2023.  Fast forward to last week, and Parlux released Eilish's fourth fragrance, called Your Turn. The new scent is priced at $90 for 100 milliliters and available DTC — it will launch in Ulta Beauty doors later this spring. Your Turn is gender-neutral and described as “warm, woody and fresh” with notes of peach, ginger and sandalwood.  Frank Voelkl, principal perfumer at fragrance house Firmenich, was the “nose.” One of the most famous perfumers working today, he has created Glossier's You franchise, Phlur's Mood Ring and Father Figure, and Le Labo's cult Santal 33, among others.  Parlux is a global licensee for celebrities, fashion houses and lifestyle brands. The company launched in 1984 and is privately held. Its licenses include Kenneth Cole, Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden and Jason Wu, among others. Most recently, Parlux entered into a partnership with basketball player LeBron James to create The Shop, a line of grooming products distributed through Walmart. Then, in late 2024, the company launched its first fragrance with influencer-turned-designer Danielle Bernstein, the creator behind WeWoreWhat, called WeWoreWhat 001.  Later this year, the company will celebrate another milestone: Paris Hilton's 30th fragrance over 20 years. Called Iconic, the scent will launch this spring.  Singer joined the Glossy Beauty Podcast to discuss the secret sauce behind Parlux's celeb fragrances, the evolving fragrance consumer and 2025 industry predictions.

Farah White is an Actress, Producer, Director and Writer but does whatever needs to be done depending on the day! Her love for the entire filmmaking processis obvious by the wide spectrum of genres in her resume which spans over 25 years. She has produced over 30 feature films, shorts and TV pilots in additionto acting in over 50 films, MISS CONGENIALITY being one of her first. She has been on the creative side as well as produced and directed commercials forFED-EX, AMERICAN AIRLINES, FRITO LAY, WALGREENS, GATORADE and REVLON. She UPM'd Solange's Video Album “When I get Home” as well as producing live recordings of WEEZER and THE PIXIES for Live Nation Events. She directed thefeature film, LANDLORD FROM HELL (2023) for the LIFETIME Movie Network and is the executive producer for Ondi Timoner's reimagining of the cult classic, DIG XX (2025), which premiered at Sundance 2024 and opened in theaters world-wide Jan 2025. you can “see” her on the screen currently in the Tommy Stovall's CONDITION OF RETURN, starring AnnaLynne McCord, Dean Cain and NatashaHenstridge and A CHRISTMAS IN NEW HOPE directed by Julia Barnett starring Adrianne Palicki, Stephanie Kurtzuba and Malcolm Goodwin.

What if you had the most powerful branding secrets at your disposal, gifting you the power to compete against big brands in your business sector? You'd be David in a world of Goliaths, right? Legendary branding expert David Brier joins Brad for a frank and fun discussion on branding and his latest book, Rich Brand Poor Brand. If you think branding is about logo design, guess again. David takes us on a deep dive into the world of branding, the resistance from clients, and the realization that you can't fix a brand if a business owner doesn't fix the "blind spots." As David states "Branding is NOT a band aid." In this episode you will learn: • The hardest part about a Brand Intervention • How Jaguar should have handled their LGBTQ role out • How Branding is about solving internal business problems first • Rock Bands as a metaphor for growing your brand from a "wedding singer" to a "stadium performer" If you are a small business owner, marketer or branding aficionado, THIS is the episode for you! And David and Brad discuss their favorite drummers of all time. ABOUT DAVID BRIER: David Brier started his career in Manhattan working on brands for Estee Lauder, Revlon, Rolling Stone Magazine, Jim Henson, and others. Since generating over $9.8 billion for global, regional and local brands including worldwide nonprofits and even cities, he's earned the nickname “The Brandfather" and has been featured in ADWEEK, Fast Company, Forbes, INC, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times. David is the author of several bestselling books including Brand Intervention with a foreword by Daymond John of ABCs Shark Tank. While Brand Intervention focused on building a brand from the ground up, his follow up book, Rich Brand Poor Brand, focuses on How to Unleash Your David in a World of Goliaths by creating the kind of culture that can sustain and maintain your brand for years to come. The foreword is written by Claude Silver of VaynerX, Gary Vaynerchuk's agency. The book is based on a confidential internal memo from Nike that listed out their qualities of the kind of culture they needed to build their empire. It came down to 20 distinct traits any business can master with insights from Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs, Jason Feifer of Entrepreneur magazine, Sara Blakely, Brené Brown, Billy Joel, Kevin Hart, Marie Forleo, and Gary Vaynerchuk. Daymond John calls Rich Brand Poor Brand, “Genius.” Website: www.risingabovethenoise.com/ HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

Rerun: A female contestant had never scooped the jackpot on an American TV quiz show before New York psychologist Dr Joyce Brothers won $64,000 on 6th December, 1955. Her specialist subject was boxing - a topic about which she knew little, until she devoted herself to studying the annals of the sport in preparation for multiple appearances on the show. Despite the best efforts of sponsors Revlon to catch her out, she claimed the top prize on ‘The $64,000 Question' AND its subsequent spin-off, ‘The $64,000 Challenge'. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal how Brothers combatted sexism on many prior occasions; explain how she swerved ‘the Quiz Show scandals'; and celebrate her ability to leverage her celebrity and academic qualifications to become America's first pop psychologist… Further Reading: • ‘Dr. Joyce Brothers on The $64,000 Question' (CBS, 1955): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqhxN9a8OCg • ‘Obituary: Popular TV psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers dies at 85' (Los Angeles Times, 2013): https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-joyce-brothers-20130514-story.html • ‘Joyce Brothers: She overcame sexism to become the first woman to win US quiz show' (Honey, 2021): https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/joyce-brothers-first-woman-to-win-us-quiz-show-64000-question-women-in-history/dd9f0dd2-0815-47e5-b84b-8f13edeb688f ‘Why am I hearing a rerun?' Each Thursday and Friday we repeat stories from our archive of 800+ episodes, so we can maintain the quality of our independent podcast and bring you fresh, free content every Monday-Wednesday…  … But

Over the past 20 years, Tara Cohen has driven innovation and strategy as a senior executive at The Estée Lauder Companies, directly influencing MAC Cosmetics, Becca, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham, as well as Revlon, L'Oréal, and Victoria Secret Beauty resulting in exponential, multi-channel growth for some of the world's most influential beauty brands. Now, as a C-Suite Executive, Founder, and Startup Advisor, Tara Cohen is reimagining global beauty through a multi-ethnic lens and human-centric approach. In this episode, Elizabeth Reid speak with Tara, a senior executive in the beauty industry. Tara is a native New Yorker and shares experience in roles at major beauty brands like MAC Cosmetics, her fine arts and advertising background, and early entrepreneurial ventures. She discusses product innovation, brand DNA, consumer needs, and market trends, while expressing her passion for startups and aspirations in beauty and wellness.

In this episode of the Radical Global Marketing Podcast, Mike interviews Natalia Pamich, a global marketer with a wealth of experience from brands like Revlon, PepsiCo, and L'Oreal, who's now embarking on an entrepreneurial journey with her own skincare line. Natalia shares insights from her international upbringing and career, covering the essentials of adapting to diverse markets, mastering sales to understand consumer behavior, and building brands that resonate globally. She also dives into the latest marketing trends, from influencer strategies to the transformative potential of AI, offering listeners fresh perspectives on what it takes to succeed in today's fast-evolving landscape.Key Insights from Natalia:Embrace Cultural Awareness Natalia's global upbringing taught her to connect with diverse people and perspectives—a crucial skill for any marketer today! Her advice? Embrace cultural nuances to resonate more deeply with your audience.Start in Sales for Real-World Insight Before diving into marketing, Natalia got firsthand experience in retail sales, learning what truly drives customers' decisions. For aspiring marketers, she suggests this as an invaluable way to understand buyer behavior.Foundation First, Adapt Second Switching from beauty to food and beverages? For Natalia, it was all about adapting core marketing principles to each new category. The fundamentals of marketing don't change, so focus on mastering them before fine-tuning to specific markets.Innovate as an Indie Natalia is now launching her own skincare brand, bringing an indie, challenger mentality to a competitive field. She highlights the importance of rethinking traditional approaches and crafting a brand that feels authentic and disruptive.Digital Dominance and DTC With digital at the heart of her strategy, Natalia will launch her skincare line direct-to-consumer. DTC gives brands full control over messaging, pricing, and customer experience—a must for any emerging brand.Influencers & AI: Marketing Trends to Watch Influencers remain essential, but Natalia notes the rise of micro- and nano-influencers, making brand alignment more precise. She also predicts AI and VR will shape marketing, though regulatory and ethical questions abound.Conquer Fear in Entrepreneurship Shifting from corporate to entrepreneurship, Natalia shared the importance of pushing past fear. Acknowledging doubt is normal, but letting go of fear opens doors to fresh ideas and rewarding challenges.

By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzales, coauthors of the book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, out in paperback this week.I really loved the book, it dives into what is the main flywheel of mainstream entertainment, for better or for worse, and dives into the fascinating history of the MCU. Whether you're a fan of Marvel movies or just someone living in a world dominated by them, the book is a really interesting look into contemporary filmmaking and the pressures and economics and just simply human scale of these massive operations.We spoke about Marvel's journey from underdog to cultural icon, how its moviemaking process has changed over time, and what it was like covering a narrative that was developing in real time.Robinson and Gonzales can both be found on the podcast Trial by Content, and the book can be found wherever books are sold.This interview has been condensed and edited. Dave and Joanna, thank you so much for coming on.GONZALES: Absolutely.ROBINSON: Thanks for having us.I really, really love this book. So happy to see it out in paperback. I guess I'll just kick it off with an easy one: What were each of your first experiences with Marvel? How'd you get into this?ROBINSON: As in the comic books or the films?Anything.ROBINSON: Anything at all. Gosh, I think X-Men: The Animated Series was my introduction, back in my infancy. It really got into the world they created, the various characters, their character sets, the trading cards, and then everything spirals out from there. That was my introduction.GONZALES: Mine was probably with the comics. I might have had some X-Men: The Animated Series in there, but I got much more into the comics around late 1993, early '94, when I happened to buy a Spider-Man issue that was part of “The Trial of Peter Parker.” Suddenly I had questions: Why was Peter Parker on trial? How many different Spider-Man books were there? Because I bought an issue of The Spectacular Spider-Man, but the next part of “The Trial of Peter Parker” was The Amazing Spider-Man.That led me to get a cubby at my local comic book shop in Louisville, Colorado, which was Time Warp Comics at the time. That was my way in, just being a comic book fan. I also jumped in on one of the longest and mostly considered worst Spider-Man arcs, but loved it. So imagine how good “good” Spider-Man was to me as a child, because I got weaned in on “bad” Spider-Man.Amazing. One reason I really dug the book is that it's about the MCU, but it's also about Marvel, the history of this entire company, and its very different evolution over time, from the '60s to the period of the '90s. What was it like trying to cover not just a film series, but a big franchise with a lot of moving parts as part of an even bigger company with even more moving parts?ROBINSON: A good question we asked ourselves was both where to start and where to end, and where to end was a constant, ongoing question mark. I'll let Dave address that. But in terms of where to start, there were certain things we felt we had to backdate, because there were players involved in the major “How did Marvel Studios come to be?” question and you had to know who they were, why they were important, how did we get here and what were the stakes? Being able to loosely explain who's Stan Lee, who's Perlmutter, who's Avi Arad, who are all these people, helped us tell that story without losing the audience entirely by throwing a bunch of new names at them. Dave, what about ending the book?GONZALES: Oh, ending the book. That was super fun. We started right as Avengers: Endgame was in theaters. I remember seeing Endgame and knowing that Joanna and I were going to work on this, so we started off thinking, what a fantastic hill that Marvel climbed, this interconnected universe with three phases. Everything surely was planned out from the beginning and could only go up from here. The book was originally “The Rise of Marvel Studios,” because we thought surely this was just up and up and up.Then the pandemic hit — which was very good for us, having to write the book and just sit down and figure out what it was. It also gave us and a lot of sources a pause to regain our footing. As Marvel started rolling out, we tried to peg an end date. I wanted it to be Blade to Blade when we started, but Mahershala Ali's project has still not come out, so that became an impossibility. Then WandaVision premiered and suddenly there was this whole other aspect to the story we were trying to tell. So we wanted to do that and just tried to report things as they went along.We were blessed and cursed by the year that we published the hardcover, October 2023. As we were turning in the final part of the book in January and February, a whole bunch of Marvel news started breaking. Ike Perlmutter left Disney; Victoria Alonso, who was a big mover and shaker in Marvel Studios, was let go, so we had to report that out; Jonathan Majors went on trial.It was only in a panic over all those things that I really ended up appreciating what we had done just by thinking of all these topics so thoroughly for several years. Even though we were tacking new endings on, it wasn't that hard to make it feel like it was a whole arc because we were kind of working there anyway. I wouldn't say I'd've enjoyed releasing the first version of this book in one of Marvel's worst financial years and most critical years ever, but I do think it provided an interesting little tie-off or a fascinating ellipses that allowed us to be relevant and, more importantly, in the year 2024, look like we knew exactly what we were talking about in Marvel's rebounds.That's a really good point. When I met you on tour, a key thing you were getting at was that the idea that Marvel has not had a slump before is naive, and also ahistorical. A fun thing about the book is that you go through all these different eras, and sure, there's an easier story and probably a more polished, corporate story that's ever upward, toward Excelsior, all that crap.But you really do cover the pits and troughs of this. There was Iron Man 2; there was Thor: The Dark World; there was that period of time between the assorted Spider-Mans. What was that perspective like, particularly as it was coming out and as you were able to talk about the issues in 2023?ROBINSON: It was important for us, just on a basic journalistic level, to try to tell as much of the story as possible. We're fans of Marvel, of the movies, but as long as I've known Dave, both of us have been people who don't like to feel like we're not being told the whole story. We don't want the PR version of something — we want to know all the messy details as well. And it's not to knock Marvel or have any kind of “gotcha” moment. It's to say, “Okay, they had these various pitfalls, these various problematic people that they were working with, X, Y and Z. Look what they accomplished anyway.” That's the story in broad strokes. It was important for us to be able to acknowledge the stumbles along the way.When we found ourselves in a 2023 space where everyone was saying Marvel is cooked, or Marvel used to know exactly what it was doing from the beginning and now they're just making it up — no, they were always making it up. They just did it so well, you didn't notice. That gave us a better perspective to be able to say, let's just slow down. We were looking ahead to 2024, saying they're only putting out one movie and two shows next year. If those hit, then you'll start to hear that Marvel's back, baby. Then Deadpool & Wolverine makes a gajillion dollars and Agatha All Along is a pretty solid hit for them.So I think that “Marvel is over” narrative that was so prevalent a year ago is now the question, “Is Marvel back?” Looking even further forward at the next couple of big projects coming, I think Captain America: Brave New World is going to be a tough one for them. I don't know if that's going to hit the way a lot of people want it to. I think Thunderbolts is going to be hit for them, and I think The Fantastic Four: First Steps is going to be hit for them. They're still getting their bearings, but to your point, it was a bit naive to say they've been nothing but successful and now they've run off a cliff. Dave, what do you think?GONZALES: It was just a less interesting narrative, ultimately. I actually found myself getting less adversarial the more we learned, especially being a fan when all this started around 2008. There was this idea that Joanna was talking about, which is even a fan perspective today, that if something doesn't work out it's because we've been denied something at some creative step. Like, you know what, screw those guys; we want to do Harrison Ford as Red Hulk instead, or something like that.But it's not that at all. There are a whole bunch of different drama and production and business problems, and all these things come together to make these gigantic machines of a movie work. It was really important for us to drill down on Marvel Studios and get into those ups and downs, because a lot of times you can try to compare Marvel Studios to something through contrast, through Warner Brothers trying to do it with DC back in the early 2010s. Everybody started trying to launch an interconnected universe from the first movie, but all you could really say is that Marvel's worked and these others didn't. The details of the alchemy are in the tiny stories and little conflicts. That's why I think they were so important to track, be they how movie stars look or how we use CGI to make movie stars look. Tracking that over at Marvel Studios was just as important as how many movies Tony Stark was going to be in.Can you speak more to how much of this was on the fly? One of my big takeaways from your book was just how much things aren't necessarily set in stone during the production of a movie, and how sometimes one person's smart idea, regardless of where it comes from, can drastically alter what a lot of folks think was written in stone in 2007.ROBINSON: That idea of “best idea wins” — without ego; best idea from whomsoever — was a prevailing concept at Marvel. Kevin Feige was also this really interesting figure that has no comparison at any other studio. He's head of the studio, a creative producer, a storyteller in his own right and someone who wanted to make movies as a kid and thought he would be a director. He wound up an executive, but he has that storytelling sense. When Marvel was putting out fewer films and TV shows — or no TV shows at all and just a few films a year — the process was, “Go shoot your movie. Bring me, Kevin Feige, back the pieces and I'll tell you what you're missing.” They had this built-in reshoot window where you could go and add scenes where he felt like you hadn't really nailed this character, or cut this action out to bump up the action over here a bit more. They had this rough-drafting process with the master editor being Kevin Feige himself. There's no system like that at any other studio.That works so well for them, and in doing so, they're able to cement over the cracks and make it all feel like one smooth story that they're telling, because that refining process is built into their filmmaking process. Once the mandate comes from Disney, from Iger on his way out the door, from Chapek in his seat for a while, that they need to compete with Netflix and all these other streaming services, that they need more and more content — then the pace becomes untenable for that revision process that made them so solid in the first place.You talk about Feige not having an analog. I was really shocked reading the book because there's not even anything recent. You have to go back to Cecil B. DeMille for someone who has that producer, authorial presence. He's really a fascinating figure, and it's a key takeaway from the book that I loved. It really highlights the people who make these movies, not just the corporation. It's actual human beings who do this kind of stuff, often with long continuities. Do you want to speak about some of that?GONZALES: Definitely. Actually, while you were talking, I was wondering if part of the chip on Zack Snyder's shoulder was because someone at some point told him he was going to be a Kevin Feige and he's been chasing that ever since.A lot of the Marvel continuity that's been going on is still going on, even after our new chapter. It's been interesting to see how it's developed. It could be that the best idea wins, but then they also have that old school, in-house process where the starting team is very often the same people and has been since phase one. You put together a bullpen of concept artists, so you're constantly using concept art. Not only is that smart from a design standpoint for making a movie, but then you can have those things scanned and it goes directly into making toys. So at the beginning, there's no fight about bringing on these design creatives super early on.Where we start to see the wear and tear is, as Joanna was saying, with this output increase. All of the pressure starts being put on post-production, which is the place where you can't make more time. The solution is to hire more people, and because of that, the job of keeping things consistent falls to Victoria Alonso.She does a pretty good job considering that she's working a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week work schedule because the industry is so messed up. It was never built to do stuff like this. In a lot of ways, the way the VFX industry is structured is still from the '90s turn of the century, when you would bid on a number of shots to do and get money for that number of shots. You'd have to work those shots until they get approved by the director. There isn't an extra budget, and there isn't an overtime, which was a fine way to do it when there were three or four VFX shots in every movie. But now that we're in the 200s or some such, there's a natural strain put on that, and it's impossible to budget on the VFX side. They have to underbid because there's a limited amount of work. If Marvel decides they don't like you, as much as a third of your entire year's work can just not come to your company.As Marvel ages into it, we get a lot of people who are able to make their careers there, from Kevin Feige to Mary Livanos, who's doing great things on Agatha and seems really close to being ascendant. We have Brad Winderbaum, who's been made head of streaming now to take some of that pressure off Kevin. You have all these great continuities. You're less likely to see continuities in visual effects artists, just because of how they're going recently. When Joanna and I were interviewing people like ILM for Hulk, occasionally we'd do a person that was in three or four movies. Now, like for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, there was a team of about 12 people at Framestore who make animals look good. They just come in for that movie to make animals look incredibly good. They did it the whole time, but they're not as legacy as other parts of the Marvel development studios — which I hope will change, because there are some people who are really good at making Hulks. And if you've made Hulks for 20 years, shouldn't those be the people that are making Hulks in Brave New World? We'll have to see.ROBINSON: I love that you mentioned Cecil B. DeMille. As we were putting this whole story together and realizing that they bring all these teams in-house, Dave and our coauthor Gavin and I, we are to varying degrees students of old Hollywood history, and we had this realization that it's just the old Hollywood studio system. You're putting actors under contract for nine movies, all this other stuff, and we felt so smart. Then I was talking to someone who worked at Marvel and they were like, “Oh yeah, Kevin says that all the time.” I was like, oh, I thought we really put something together. But at least we were right! We were consciously doing this.I think that industrial element of it is really interesting. A key thing that changed the way I see the film industry was realizing that every movie is basically a corporation that briefly exists. Every movie is an entire apparatus, with a CEO operation and departments and all that. Then it folds and you move on to the next one.With Marvel, though, the circus never closes; it's just onto the next city. It was really interesting to see its place in the industry. Like Dave was saying, the limiting reactant for some of this is just the number of animators on the earth who are capable of making this kind of stuff. It's so cool to get a look inside this apparatus through the book.ROBINSON: Thank you.GONZALES: What an apparatus. It's really interesting to me, even now, as we are pending the return of the Russo brothers, who are just able to find this and also find the emotion in it.In Endgame, the Tony Stark “I am Iron Man” moment was the last insert. They had to go to dinner with Robert Downey Jr. and Joel Silver and have Silver be like, “You'd be dumb not to do it, Robert,” because Downey didn't want to go back there. He's a weird dude, but for him, it felt like in order to get to what he needed to do, he had to take off a scab that had formed and get back into the character. Whereas the Russo brothers are like, we built a workout system and we have our smoothies and every day is trying to make the machine work. Somehow, through the alchemy of those two things, the machine works, and occasionally we get these story moments that feel like they were created individually for that movie.That, I think, is the mystery that the book is trying to unravel. At the beginning, it's untapped storytelling potential. Everyone's like, if you don't have the X-Men, if you don't have Spider-Man, what do you have? There's so much in just proving that you have good stories. Now that you're the biggest game in town, that idea of, “Are you going to make me feel anything?” is so much different than what the initial promise was, that they're going to bring Thanos to the screen and you're going to understand who he is and what he wants. That was the big lift. Now there's a whole simultaneous saving of the industry, and bestowing status on different actors. There's just so much more mixed up in it now. It's amazing we got where we did.The book is also a really interesting look at the transition from being a super underdog. As you describe in the earliest chapters of the book, Marvel was bankrupt, and all the executives were folks who fell out of the toy industry or Revlon. The folks who were in charge came to it in the manner of somebody accidentally having to join a carnival, and then eventually it becomes the hegemonic juggernaut of everything, in many ways the thing that people stand against. In the book, watching the perception around it change and then internally having to adapt to that change in perception was a really cool tension.ROBINSON: My favorite indicator of that underdog status versus top-of-the-world status versus wherever we are now is the making of the first Iron Man movie. Marvel Entertainment in New York — who was, to your point, chiefly concerned with merchandising and toys — had the attitude, “Okay, go make your cute little movie. If it doesn't cost us any money, you can go do your little cinematic experiment in Hollywood and we don't really care that much. Just make sure you don't spend any of our money. Other than that, go have fun.”And they make Iron Man, and Iron Man is a massive, smash hit, and all of a sudden the people in New York are like, we're forming something called the Creative Committee. We would like a lot of intake. We want to be part of this. This is the big shiny thing, and everyone wants to weigh in on it. So it's really interesting to track this going from a weird little project they were doing out in Los Angeles to The Thing for Marvel. You can track it by who needs to have an opinion about what and when they start to care.GONZALES: One of my favorite moments — it's after the book chapter “Marvel vs. the Creative Committee” — is when Kevin Feige gets on stage himself to unveil the entirety of phase three, which includes Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War and everything. That is such a telling moment for me. He had just won his battles with these behind the scenes. He's fully in full control. Black Panther is coming. Joss Whedon is in the edits for Avengers: Age of Ultron, in the audience, but they already know he's not coming back.There was a version of a chapter in the book that was just me going through that and being like, here's why each one of these announcements is like Kevin Feige spiking a football in the face of someone that told him he couldn't do it. That's still the purest creative energy I've seen. “We could finally do it!” burst out of Marvel. I think they've been more reserved since, even with some big announcements, but I like to go back and look at that just to see the pivot point when Marvel was the underdog. It was like, we want Black Panther, we want Captain Marvel, but the studio won't let us do it. Then Kevin Feige gets up and goes, “Here are the next 10 years of your life.” It's just such a joyous moment.ROBINSON: We love that moment. We talked to people behind the scenes who were working at Marvel at the time about it, and there's a reason that whole presentation wasn't at a Comic-Con. It wasn't at D23. It was its own thing at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, and internally, they jokingly called it Kevin-Con. It was this whole thing, and part of it was that they weren't ready to announce certain things at Comic-Con.But part of it was this moment for Feige who fought various personalities across the various companies to get control of the narrative. And I agree, Endgame is of course in all of history going to be looked at as the pinnacle of achievement at Marvel. But I actually think it might be Kevin-Con at the El Capitan Theater, when Chadwick Boseman comes out and Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans are there to anoint him as the future of the franchise. That, of course, comes with its own terrible poignancy. We were really lucky to talk to Chadwick Boseman for the book before he passed away. These were things that happened while we were writing the book. History was constantly happening as we were trying to frame this entire narrative.If there's a protagonist in the book, it feels like it's Kevin, even in the earliest days when he was advising on the Fox products. Having read the book and then seen Deadpool & Wolverine — which, as you mentioned, went on to become a phenomenal financial success — it was really cool to come away with a little more admiration for the role that Kevin had in some of the Fox properties. Seeing that manifest in the MCU was just really nice.ROBINSON: I love that he got to have his Wolverine story, given that it all starts with him in a trailer with Hugh Jackman saying it needs to be bigger, it needs to be bigger, it needs to be bigger. I love that.GONZALES: I don't even know if it's still called that, but Joanna used to call that the “Feige fix-it.” Instead of developing these things by always going forward and introducing younger Avengers, he's actually much more interested in reaching back. There were good things there. Or, I guess the generous way to think about it is rewarding the fans that were around before it was the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like, “You didn't waste your time with X-Men: The Last Stand. I know it might have felt like that occasionally, but here's this. Or Andrew Garfield. Yeah, maybe we treated him badly, but don't worry. You didn't waste your time with that because boom, here it is paying off in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”Initially there was some hesitancy about Marvel homework. Do I need to have seen these things to do these things? But ultimately, if we're just talking dollars and cents, the nostalgia play has made them a billion dollars so many times that it doesn't surprise me that Deadpool & Wolverine is a huge hit just by being a swan song for the Fox movies.ROBINSON: I was personally incredibly gratified to finally get Channing Tatum as Gambit. That was a very important moment for me.My favorite version of the Feige fix-it was putting the storyline from Thor: The Dark World into Endgame and making Thor: The Dark World, the most universally mocked and reviled MCU film, an integral part of their biggest triumph. All of a sudden that's wrapped into the larger tapestry in a way so you can't just toss it in the garbage and say, oh, don't bother watching Thor: The Dark World — now you have to watch it to understand everything you're seeing in Endgame, which is certainly not a movie you're ever going to skip.It's a magic trick that really works and almost shouldn't work as well as it does. But even how they were able to get the Infinity Stones, almost taking elements of the first couple films that were dropped or introduced somewhat randomly and then doing that. It's a trick that they keep on pulling.GONZALES: Kevin Feige will say this, but we're coming up on 80 years of comic book history, and if there's one thing that comic books do more than any other medium, it's just use the same story. How could you have another angle on this story? They have so much A/B testing on what we like about this character, or what we'll buy about a certain character, it's interesting to see Marvel adapt that along with what sort of story you like on the Hollywood side of it.But yeah, we're going to see Captain America: Brave New World and finally see that Celestial that came out of the ocean in Eternals. Every Marvel property contributes something, we're told. Except the Inhumans; that never happens.The book is MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, and it's a fascinating look at the intersection of the humanity behind these movies and the technology of these movies. And if there's one figure that reminds me of that in particular, obviously, one of the most central people in the Marvel universe is Green Steve. Let's talk a little about him before we wrap this one up.ROBINSON: He's my favorite! Green Steve, a Chippendales dancer that was painted green in order to make sure they understood how the green light on skin would be captured accurately for the Hulk. Green Steve was one of my favorite anecdotes we got, and it was out of the book for a while before we worked it back in. Dave, what do you want to say about Green Steve?GONZALES: I love Green Steve. I love that this bodybuilder from Long Island can technically say he played the Hulk in a sort of way. In theory, because it's a whole CGI character, he might have played the Hulk close to how much Mark Ruffalo played the Hulk in that first movie. I love that story.Pretty early on, we brought in Gavin Edwards, our third author, to help us do a book, since Joanna and I had never done a book before. We were starting to put together the notes and I was like, can we please have a mid-credits scene? Can we just have a chapter in the middle of the notes?ROBINSON: That was Dave.GONZALES: I held onto that for as long as possible. I remember in one of the final meetings after we turned in the draft, we pitched it up to the editor and they were like, “That's really fun,” and I thought, oh thank god. That was a really early idea, and Green Steve fits that perfectly; it's a super interesting story that doesn't really belong anywhere else, but will stick in your mind as, Marvel literally tried everything to make the best Hulk. So I'm very happy that it's the mid-credits chapter — and remains the mid-credits chapter! Even when we added another chapter in, we were like, where does this go? Not before Green Steve.ROBINSON: He's got the final word for sure.Amazing. The book's out of paperback now. Where can folks find it? Where can they find you? And what's next?ROBINSON: “All good and evil news agents.” That's what the Empire Magazine folks say. All good and evil bookstores or any online book purveyor is where you can find our book. Dave does a tremendous podcast called Fighting in the War Room, which I love to listen to, so you should listen to that. And together we do a podcast called Trial by Content that y'all should listen to.GONZALES: Joanna's on a fantastic podcast called the House of R with Mallory Rubin over on The Ringer, where she covers lots of cool pop culture things. If you want to go to a bookstore and don't know exactly which one to go to, you could head to theMCUbook.com. That will forward you to our publisher's website, which has links to your Barnes and Nobles, your Amazons, your Bookshops.org, and will help you track down the book near you. And look for us in a couple more years with something similar.Thanks for coming on.ROBINSON: Thanks, Walt.GONZALES: Thank you.Edited by Susie Stark.If you have anything you'd like to see in this Sunday special, shoot me an email. Comment below! Thanks for reading, and thanks so much for supporting Numlock.Thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! 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Kristian Nairn joins Mase & Sue to talk about his beautifully written, brutally honest memoir BEYOND THE THRONE, chronicling his colorful life before and throughout his years portraying the beloved character Hodor on HBO's epic series, GAME OF THRONES. They discuss the inspiration for writing the book and how he was cast, his physical challenges and limited dialogue, the backstory he created, the enduring relationships formed, growing up as an outlier in Belfast, and living under civil unrest. Also, how he became one of Ireland's best house DJs, and the story behind Revlon, his drag queen persona. Plus, George Clooney's beef with Quentin Tarantino, Buzzfeed is in the AI business, their hot takes on Minions, Disney live action remakes, THE JOKER, LA LA LAND, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, HAMILTON and to binge or not to binge TV shows.

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, we have another Fragrance Friday! We welcome Greg Black, CEO of Clean Beauty Collective, to discuss the brand's innovative approach to fragrance. Known for its minimalist and transparent ethos, Clean Beauty Collective has become a standout in the beauty industry, offering scents that emphasize simplicity and sustainability. Greg shares his journey into the fragrance world, from his early days at Revlon and Coty to his current role leading the clean fragrance movement. Clean Beauty Collective sets itself apart by prioritizing fragrances that are designed to be worn for oneself. Their scents evoke a feeling of freshness and comfort without overpowering the senses. The brand offers two main collections: Clean Classic, inspired by the simplicity of soap, and Clean Reserve, which incorporates sustainable raw materials. This commitment to eco-consciousness and transparency is reflected in their use of recyclable packaging and sustainable ingredient sourcing. Greg defines "clean" with three core pillars: simple, trusted, and conscious. Clean Beauty Collective's minimalist approach ensures that products contain only necessary ingredients. The brand builds trust with consumers through transparency, listing all fragrance ingredients on their website. Their conscious practices include solar-powered manufacturing and sustainable packaging. To learn more about Clean Beauty Collective and explore their range of products, visit their website and social media. Don't forget to subscribe to Skincare Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform for more insightful discussions. Reach out to us through email with any questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most influential editors of her generation, Linda Wells transformed how we view the world of beauty and wellness. After decades at Allure magazine as its founding editor, she went on to launch a new label at Revlon, and she is now the editor of Air Mail Look, a beauty spin-off from the popular newsletter start-up from Graydon Carter. On this episode, Dan speaks with the enterprising journalist on her days as an assistant at Vogue, how she faced criticism and mansplaining when launching Allure, her thoughts about Ozempic, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Alexis, the original supermodel, has been featured on over 500 magazine covers and she's on the show today to tell us her secrets for aging gracefully. Kim isn't just a pretty face, she's written 11 books on leading a healthy lifestyle, and she's sharing her message about staying healthy by having the confidence to live, eat, and age the way you want to while avoiding harmful chemicals.Kim's journey from supermodel to wellness advocate truly inspired me and she's sure to inspire you too. This episode is packed with great info you won't want to miss! Oh, and you won't believe what she told me during rapid fire questions about her craziest on-set moments and why she turned down a date with J.F.K. Jr.! In this episode: Secrets to aging gracefully Kim Alexis' favorite anti-aging foods  Kim Alexis's fitness regimen How to pose for pictures like a supermodel How to avoid chemicals in the products you consume Why Kim Alexis turned down a date with J.F.K. Jr.  Kim Alexis, a prominent figure in the modeling world during the 1980s, was catapulted to "supermodel" status after being discovered at the age of 17 by a Buffalo agency. Transitioning to New York City, she garnered significant attention from the fashion and beauty industries, becoming renowned for her beauty, with over 500 magazine covers to her credit, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour, where she set a cover record. Notably, she replaced Lauren Hutton as the face of Revlon's Ultima II line in 1983, solidifying her status as one of America's most recognizable faces. Alongside her modeling career, Kim ventured into broadcasting as the fashion editor for Good Morning America and hosted various TV shows, such as "Your Mind and Body," "Healthy Kids," and "Ticket to Adventure." She also appeared in the film "Holy Man" and had a memorable guest spot on the sitcom "Cheers." Kim's versatility extended to writing, with several books and eBooks to her name, including "A Model for a Better Future" and "Beauty to Die For." Recognized for her dedication to health and fitness, she has participated in numerous marathons and served as a spokesperson for health-related causes. Despite the pressures of the industry, Kim remained steadfast in her values, advocating for a healthy and spiritually connected lifestyle. Today, she continues to inspire women to excel in all aspects of life while raising her three sons.This is my favorite quote from the episode:"I'm trying to stay as natural as God put me on this earth and stay away from things that are going to mess me up." - Kim Alexis Resources Kim Alexis Mentioned:Environmental Working GroupThink Dirty Yuka Do you want to hear your voice on the show?Call me and leave me a voicemail at 404-913-6460 and let me know why you love who you are!  Make sure to subscribe! New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Join my Love Who You Are movement at https://lwya.com Connect with Kim Alexis:WebsiteInstagramTwitter/XYouTubeLinkedInBook: Cheat EatWealth of Health Series Amazon KindleConnect with Me:YouTubeFacebookInstagramTikTok                                         Website Support our show by supporting our Sponsors:HAPPY MAMMOTH is a forward-thinking, all natural wellness brand that specializes in creating natural health solutions aimed at promoting total-body health and vitality, with a strong focus on gut health and hormonal balance.Go to https://store.happymammoth.com and use code KIM for 15% off your first order. Hurry, this deal is only available for a limited time.ZOCDOC is a FREE app and website where you can search and compare highly-rated, in-network doctors near you AND instantly book appointments with them online.Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/Kim and download the ZocDoc app for FREE. Then Find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kim Alexis, the original supermodel, has been featured on over 500 magazine covers and she's on the show today to tell us her secrets for aging gracefully. Kim isn't just a pretty face, she's written 11 books on leading a healthy lifestyle, and she's sharing her message about staying healthy by having the confidence to live, eat, and age the way you want to while avoiding harmful chemicals. Kim's journey from supermodel to wellness advocate truly inspired me and she's sure to inspire you too. This episode is packed with great info you won't want to miss! Oh, and you won't believe what she told me during rapid fire questions about her craziest on-set moments and why she turned down a date with J.F.K. Jr.!  In this episode: Secrets to aging gracefully Kim Alexis' favorite anti-aging foods  Kim Alexis's fitness regimen How to pose for pictures like a supermodel How to avoid chemicals in the products you consume Why Kim Alexis turned down a date with J.F.K. Jr.   Kim Alexis, a prominent figure in the modeling world during the 1980s, was catapulted to "supermodel" status after being discovered at the age of 17 by a Buffalo agency. Transitioning to New York City, she garnered significant attention from the fashion and beauty industries, becoming renowned for her beauty, with over 500 magazine covers to her credit, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour, where she set a cover record. Notably, she replaced Lauren Hutton as the face of Revlon's Ultima II line in 1983, solidifying her status as one of America's most recognizable faces. Alongside her modeling career, Kim ventured into broadcasting as the fashion editor for Good Morning America and hosted various TV shows, such as "Your Mind and Body," "Healthy Kids," and "Ticket to Adventure." She also appeared in the film "Holy Man" and had a memorable guest spot on the sitcom "Cheers." Kim's versatility extended to writing, with several books and eBooks to her name, including "A Model for a Better Future" and "Beauty to Die For." Recognized for her dedication to health and fitness, she has participated in numerous marathons and served as a spokesperson for health-related causes. Despite the pressures of the industry, Kim remained steadfast in her values, advocating for a healthy and spiritually connected lifestyle. Today, she continues to inspire women to excel in all aspects of life while raising her three sons. This is my favorite quote from the episode: "I'm trying to stay as natural as God put me on this earth and stay away from things that are going to mess me up." - Kim Alexis   Resources Kim Alexis Mentioned: Environmental Working Group Think Dirty  Yuka   Do you want to hear your voice on the show? Call me and leave me a voicemail at 404-913-6460 and let me know why you love who you are!    Make sure to subscribe!  New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST.  Join my Love Who You Are movement at https://lwya.com   Connect with Kim Alexis: Website Instagram Twitter/X YouTube LinkedIn Book: Cheat Eat Wealth of Health Series Amazon Kindle Connect with Me: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok                                          Website   Support our show by supporting our Sponsors: HAPPY MAMMOTH is a forward-thinking, all natural wellness brand that specializes in creating natural health solutions aimed at promoting total-body health and vitality, with a strong focus on gut health and hormonal balance. Go to https://store.happymammoth.com and use code KIM for 15% off your first order. Hurry, this deal is only available for a limited time. ZOCDOC is a FREE app and website where you can search and compare highly-rated, in-network doctors near you AND instantly book appointments with them online. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/Kim and download the ZocDoc app for FREE. Then Find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices