Podcast appearances and mentions of Stuart Weitzman

No conversation about the all-time great women's shoe designers is complete without a very long segue into Stuart Weitzman. Born into a shoemaking family who manufactured for decades in longtime US shoemaking hub Haverhill, Massachusetts, Weitzman quickly established himself as the rare shoemaker to both the stars AND literally any woman who just wanted a fantastic pair of shoes. For this chat, we covered why comfort matters so much and how to make it happen, why Stuart ended up in Spain after US manufacturing went kaput, that time Aretha Franklin pulled her shoes off at the AMAs to thank him, his various muses through the decades, his incredible donations to an in-the-works Historic New England shoe museum project, and plenty more. HUGE thanks to Stuart and Historic New England for all the support in making this episode. https://www.historicnewengland.org/Production: Aiden McDonald x Visual Sound Productions https://www.visualsoundprod.com/ Support the Shoecast, get full bonus episode access, and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/Check out our site!https://www.stitchdown.com/2025 dates and location for Stitchdown's Boot Camp 3—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—coming soon.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/

What You'll LearnWhat “agility” actually means in global supply chainsHow Tapestry integrates AI into allocation and planningReal examples of ESG in manufacturing (clean water, solar power)Why craftsmanship can't be rushed—and why that mattersThe role of customer feedback in design and operationsStore vs. DC: how fulfillment strategy adapts for luxuryHow to marry finance discipline with operational innovationHighlights[00:00:00] What is an agile supply chain in 2025?[00:03:59] Leading with a global, on-the-ground perspective[00:05:00] From data to design: listening to Gen Z[00:14:05] Craftsmanship takes years, not months[00:21:08] How Tapestry embeds sustainability in sourcing[00:24:13] Fulfillment automation, unboxing, and store pickup[00:29:20] AI's role in cutting weeks off lead time[00:32:52] Final thoughts + where to follow VincentQuotes[00:00:00] “An agile supply chain is just a supply chain that's evolving with time. We need to be where customers are.” — Vincent Golebiowski[00:05:00] “We used to design for design. Now, in 2025, the customer is more demanding. We need to listen more to the customer.” — Vincent Golebiowski[00:14:49] “You cannot build craftsmanship in a few months. It takes years to build a handbag factory to deliver the quality we need.” — Vincent Golebiowski[00:23:00] “Our partner tanneries clean the water so it's even cleaner than what they were using. That makes me happy.” — Vincent GolebiowskiAbout the GuestVincent Golebiowski is SVP of Global Supply Chain Operations and CFO of Supply Chain at Tapestry, the global house of brands behind Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. With prior leadership roles across L'Oréal and deep experience in Asia, Vincent brings a rare blend of financial rigor and supply chain fluency to leading resilient, customer-driven, and sustainable global operations.https://www.linkedin.com/company/tapestryinc/https://www.tapestry.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentgolebiowski/  Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! Features analyst stock picks in sustainable technology, healthcare, fashion, jewelry, manufacturing, and more. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 153, May 16, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 153, published May 16, 2025, titled “Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles!” So, this podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, please visit the podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. I have a great crop of 19 articles for you in this podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (1) The first article I'm reviewing appeared on insidermonkey.com. It's titled 11 Cheap ESG Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds by Rameen Kasana. Ms. Kasana employs fascinating methodology to arrive at her stock selection. Here are some quotes on her process and, importantly, her stock picks. “We have compiled a list of 11 companies ranked by Sustainalytics (by Morningstar) in its recent ESG Top-Rated Companies report. From the report, we identified companies with a forward P/E less than 15, extracted from FINVIZ. From there, we picked companies with the highest number of hedge fund investors, as per Insider Monkey's database of Q4 2024. 11. Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) Number of Hedge funds holding: 52 Flex Ltd. operates as a contract manufacturing company that offers design, manufacturing, and product management solutions to electronic and technology companies. While the Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) segment is centered on communications, consumer devices, and lifestyle, the Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS) segment encompasses markets like Automotive, Health Solutions, and Industrial. 10. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) Hedge funds holding: 52 Seagate Technology Holdings plc is a leading provider of hard disk drives for data storage for both enterprise and consumer markets. With a presence in Singapore, the United States, the Netherlands, and internationally, the core offerings of the company include mass capacity storage products, legacy applications, and the Lyve edge-to-cloud mass capacity platform. 9. Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) Hedge funds holding: 53 Crown Holdings is a global packaging powerhouse operating through the Americas Beverage, European Beverage, Asia Pacific, and Transit Packaging segments. Founded in 1892, the company manufactures and markets recyclable aluminum beverage and non-beverage cans, steel crowns, glass bottles, ends, and closures. From food to household and industrial industries, the company serves a wide clientele. 8. Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:TPR) Hedge funds holding: 57 Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of leading fashion brands, particularly Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Headquartered in New York, the company offers its products directly and indirectly via wholesale and licensing businesses. The enterprise claims to use its strengths to empower communities and make the fashion industry more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. 7. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) Hedge funds holding: 66 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is a U.S.-based leading information technology company that provides smart solutions and cloud-based services. The core offerings of the company include servers, storage devices, networking products, software, IT support, and customized financial solutions. From retailers and distribution partners to direct sales management, independent software vendors, and equipment manufacturers, the tech giant markets through a range of experts. 6. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) Hedge funds holding: 68 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a leading biotechnology company serving people living with eye disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and inflammation. Headquartered in New York, the company develops and markets life-changing medicines for people with severe illnesses. Driven by its ‘Doing Well by Doing Good' philosophy, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals facilitates a culture that promotes integrity and builds sustainable communities. 5. The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) Hedge funds holding: 72 The Cigna Group is a global health company providing insurance and related products. With two main segments: Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare, it has a vast offering including coordinated and point solution health services, and pharma-related care. Based in Connecticut. 4. Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) Hedge funds holding: 73 Elevance Health is a U.S.-based health insurer that operates through four segments, including Health Benefits, CarelonRx, Carelon Services, and Corporate & Other. Incepted in 2001, the company also provides pharmaceutical services, managed care services, health products, and behavioral health management, among others. 3. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) Hedge funds holding: 79 QUALCOMM Incorporated headquartered in California, is a digital telecommunications provider, operating through three segments, namely Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). With a market capitalization of $162.449 billion, the company is recognized as the 158th most trusted company in America by Forbes. The core values of the company include empowering people, transforming communities, and protecting the planet. 2. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Hedge funds holding: 84 Cisco Systems is a U.S.-based firm that offers information technology and networking services. Incepted in 1984, the company also offers network security and access management services. Cisco delivers its products and services directly and indirectly through system integrators, service providers, and other distributors. 1. Western Digital Corporation (NYSE:WDC) Hedge funds holding: 85 Western Digital Corporation is a California-based global leader in the hard disk drive market. While providing data storage solutions, the giant is fully dedicated to preserving and protecting the planet. The company's initiatives revolve around reducing, recycling, reusing, and saving for the generations to come.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (2) The second article comes to us from the renowned Morningstar site. It's titled 2 Undervalued Automation Companies for Sustainable Investors. It's by Liz Angeles. Now, some quotes from her article. “The Morningstar Rating compares a stock's current price with Morningstar's estimate of its fair value, which is based on the present value of the company's future cash flow. A 4-star stock is undervalued, and a 5-star stock is significantly undervalued. 1) Sika Group (SKFOF) Established in 1910, Switzerland-based Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries. Price/Quantitative Fair Value: 0.89 Quantitative Morningstar Rating: ★★★★★ ESG Risk Rating Assessment: Medium Sector: Basic Materials 2) Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) Zebra Technologies is a leading provider of automatic identification and data capture technology to enterprises. Its solutions include barcode printers and scanners, mobile computers, and workflow optimization software. The firm primarily serves the retail, transportation logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare markets, designing custom solutions to improve efficiency for its customers. Analyst: William Kerwin, CFA Price/Fair Value: 0.75 Morningstar Rating: ★★★★ ESG Risk Rating Assessment: Negligible Sector: Technology” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (3) This third article has a perspective that many investors concur with and posits it regarding Netflix. The title of the article is Possible Stock Split? This Stock Has Surged 284% Since 2023 -- Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait to Buy It. It's by Adam Levy of The Motley Fool and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here are a few brief quotes from Mr. Levy's article. “But enacting a stock split can be a very strong signal from management to investors. Management will usually initiate a stock split after a run-up in the price of the stock. When it announces a split, it's suggesting the current run-up in price is justified and that it expects the price to continue climbing. On the other hand, the confidence boost provided by a stock split will only go as far as the company's next earnings report or news item. If the fundamentals of the business are no good, or the stock has gotten ahead of itself, it doesn't make sense to buy it just because of a stock-split announcement. One stock I've had my eye on looks poised for a stock split this year. It's up 284% since the start of 2023, and investors have an opportunity to get in now, whether management announces a split in the near future or not. [That stock is] Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (4) The fourth article I'm posting appeared recently on one of the finest sites I know. That is corporateknights.com. The article's title is Pandora's big bet on sustainability pays off. It's by Naomi Buck. Here are a few quotes from that article. “Pandora (PNDORA.CO) According to those who study consumer habits, millennials and Gen Zs are looking for two things when they go shopping: sustainability and individuality. One jewellery company is capturing hearts and wallets by offering both. Pandora, launched as a family-run jewellery shop in Copenhagen in 1982, has grown to become the world's largest jewellery maker, by pieces sold. And unlike much of its industry in recent years, Pandora's star is rising. As competitors like Tiffany and Signet see diminishing returns, Pandora ended 2024 with 31.7 billion krone (US$4.5 billion) in annual revenue, representing 13% organic growth… In 2019, following several years of declining sales, Pandora embarked on a new strategy: to expand its product line beyond the luxury charm bracelets for which it had become famous and go all in on sustainability. It established three new priorities: to decarbonize, push circularity and promote a more diverse corporate culture. While sustainability may be front of mind for younger buyers, [Pandora CEO Alexander] Lacik admits that the average jewellery shopper is looking primarily at design and price. But even if customers weren't clamouring for it, Pandora's sustainability push has proven a sound business decision; according to its 2024 annual report, the company has grown by 45% since 2019. No doubt, others in the industry are watching with interest.” End quotes. Also, see this New York Times article on Pandora How the World's Largest Jeweler Is Surviving the Trade War. It's by Eshe Nelson. ------------------------------------------------------------- Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles! (5) This fifth article was also posted on corporateknights.com with the same author as the previous article, Naomi Buck. Its title is Italy's ERG proves you can trade oil for renewables and win. Again, here are a few quotes from the article. “ERG (ERG.MI) In 2008, the Italian oil company ERG faced a crossroads. Having sold its 49% stake in a Sicilian refinery to Russian oil giant Lukoil just before the markets crashed, it had cash to burn. And it had a fundamental choice to make… By 2013, ERG had become Italy's leading producer of wind energy. It now has installed capacity in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Sweden, making it one of the continent's top 10 wind companies. It also owns major solar installations in Italy, Spain, France and the United States.  ERG's wholesale transition from black to green took little over a decade, and with it the company redefined itself: no longer responding to Italy's demand for oil, it sees itself – in its own words – ‘inspiring change to power the future.'” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More articles of interest for ethical and sustainable investors from around the world 1. Title: Top 3 Mutual Funds to Invest in India (2025) on shariahsecurities.com. By Shariah Securities. 2. Title: Top Halal Mutual Funds For 2025 on tradersunion.com. By Alamin Morshed. 3. Title: Investing in Green Bonds: Your Complete Guide on fool.com. By Benjamin Locke. 4. Title: Making sense of a rough quarter for ESG funds on ft.com. By Simon Mundy. 5. Title: 11 Most Carbon-Friendly AI Companies Leading the Sustainable Technology Revolution on theimpactinvestor.com. By Kyle Kroeger. 6. Title: Simon Property Group a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 5.3% Yield (SPG) on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 7. Title: How some companies are rapidly adapting to the energy transition on corporateknights.com. By Naomi Buck. 8. Title: 3 Large-Cap Stocks with Solid Fundamentals on finance.yahoo.com. By Kayode Omotosho. 9. Title: Understanding ESG scores and their impact on investment choices on equities.com. By Shane Neagle. 10. Title: ADP Named A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock on theonlineinvestor.com. By Online Investor Staff. 11. Title: The Best AI ETFs to Buy in 2025 on moneymagpie.com. By Ruby Layram. 12. Title: 13 Best AI Stocks to Buy Under $10 on insidermonkey.com. By Abdul Rahman. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, “Great Stock Picks in 18 New Articles!” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on May 30th. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

The Stories – “I was out of a job for the first time in my life. During the pandemic I went from someone who was upbeat, to someone who was clinically depressed. Ricardo said to me, ‘Why don't we do something together, to get out of this state of sickness.” “There is a huge opportunity out there for high quality footwear that has some fashion element to it, but it's not necessarily runway pieces. Shoes need to address everyday women's lives.” “Because we make everything in house, we're able to play with some crazy fabrics. At the end of the day, you have a fashion director giving direction on the product. Think about it: who is running Stuart Weitzman?The Backstory – Went after her style.com job by approaching legendary editor Candy Pratts Price, who lived in her building, with a note and flowers. Wore her lucky Altuzzara dress twice on interviews with Barneys New York. “Our plaids and velvets… all come from the suppliers for Alaia, Gianvito Rossi, everyone else. We go to the best; we want the best – and we give that to our customer.”Wisdom Rains – "I have the grit to continue on, every day, and I believe that it has been instrumental in my career.” “The business needs to evolve; the technology is evolving. You have to keep moving. I've used that a lot in my career. When I thought I was so comfortable, I then thought… now it's time to move. It's key: you need to learn, and you need to move very fast.”On Inspo – “Those pages, for me, were a dream and the biggest inspiration. The time that I have the most nostalgia about were the years with Claudia, with Cindy, in Chanel pastels. They were happy, they were gorgeous, they were there to inspire you.”On Authenticity – “It came organically… how we wanted to market the product, how we wanted to pass joy. And we never wanted to be a cookie-cutter brand.”What Else – “We're adding other creative directors into the fold. We'll take care of your business. So if you want to launch a shoe collection, give me a call."Obsixed – A collection of Marina's current obsessions.Discover more + Shop The Podcast:larroudé.comLarroudé Miso Platform Clog in Dijon Plaid ShearlingLarroudé Verona Macrame Ballet FlatsLarroudé Salma SandalLarroudé + Markarian MuleLarroudé + Altuzarra PumpLarroudé + Jonathan Cohen Flat Lo SneakerDiscover the episode and more on storyandrain.comfollow @storyandraintalks and @storyandrain on Instagram follow @storyandraintalks and @storyandrain on Threads all about the host

This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights DEI and immigration concerns in and around campus, fundraising to find a cure for cancer at Relay for Life, and loved local businesses leaving their locations.This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights the spread of bird flu in the U.S. and local favorite Persnickety Books moving locations.News Director Anjolina Fantaroni sat down with Stuart Weitzman, a renowned footwear designer who has built a reputation for designing shoes that balance both comfort and elegance. His brand has been worn by celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Tate McRae, Beyoncé and more. Weitzman spoke about his passion for designing and navigating the changing fashion industry.

If purses are your bag, chances are you're familiar with the classic luxurious silhouettes that made Coach into a global powerhouse brand. The luxe leather goods are but one brand owned by parent company Tapestry, which also has Kate Spade and bootmaker Stuart Weitzman in its portfolio. Joanne Crevoiserat is Tapestry's CEO and this week's guest on Leadership Next. She talks to Diane about what luxury means in 2024, how Gen Z shoppers are sending shock waves through retail, and about AI in fashion. Leadership Next is powered by Deloitte.

Having spent over two decades in India and Singapore as a marketer at the home of branding, Procter & Gamble, Coach CMO and Tapestry chief growth officer Sandeep Seth brought his expertise to NYC in 2021 to oversee growth at the designer accessories brands Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, both owned by Tapestry. Seth talks about attracting Gen Z consumers by taking "your grandmother's brand" Coach into the metaverse, introducing sub-brand Coachtopia whose products are good both for business and the planet, why consumers are the boss and spending time with them in their homes and while they are shopping, and Tapestry's commitment to sustainability in a market not known for that quality. He also updates us on Tapestry's move to acquire Capri — owner of  the brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors — which was blocked by a U.S. court last week. Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts.  campaignlive.com What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US.

The brand is a celebrity favorite no matter the occasion. Lorde. Gigi Hadid, Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, Selena Gomez, the list goes on. Today's episode looks at how Stuart Weitzman built his company and what we can learn about owner strategy from the various twists and turns of his brand's evolution over time. This is ultimately Stuart Weitzman's gift to us. There is hard won wisdom gained by an entrepreneur who has gone through all these different shifts in and around the owner's box.

Lina Khan's Federal Trade Commission is suing to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, saying the deal would harm consumers by reducing competition and raising prices in the affordable luxury handbag sector.Monday's lawsuit challenges the proposed deal that would have Tapestry controlling Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.According to the FTC, the acquisition could have a negative impact on the millions of American shoppers who now benefit from the head-to-head rivalry between Tapestry and Capri, as well as on the roughly 33,000 workers employed by both companies worldwide.Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor:  https://amzn.to/3eerLA0Derivatives For The Trading Floor:  https://amzn.to/3cjsyPFCorporate Finance:  https://amzn.to/3fn3rvCPatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinanceBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/patrickboyleVisit our website: www.onfinance.orgFollow Patrick on Twitter Here: https://twitter.com/PatrickEBoylePatrick Boyle on YouTube Support the Show.

Mihika Kapoor is a design-engineer-PM hybrid at Figma, where she was an early PM on FigJam and is now spearheading development on a new product at the company that's coming out this June. She's known as the go-to person at Figma for leading new 0-to-1 products, and, as you'll hear in our conversation, beloved by everyone she works with. Her background includes founding Design Nation, a national nonprofit focused on democratizing design education for undergraduates; spearheading product launches at Meta; and community building within the NYC AI startup scene. In our conversation, we discuss:• How to effectively take ideas from 0 to 1 at larger companies• How to craft a compelling vision• The importance of vulnerability and feedback• The role of intuition and product sense in making decisions• How to practically communicate your vision• How to balance collaboration and strong opinions• Advice for building a strong team culture• Pivoting with grace and enthusiasm• The current AI revolution and its impact on PM—Brought to you by:• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want• Lenny's Talent Team—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/vision-conviction-hype-mihika-kapoor—Where to find Mihika Kapoor:• X: https://twitter.com/mihikapoor• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihikakapoor/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Mihika's background(04:29) Core attributes of great product managers(07:34) Crafting a compelling vision(12:12) The vision behind FigJam (18:25) Delivering a vision without design or engineering skills(21:52) Creating momentum(26:36) The importance of strong conviction(27:45) Direct communication(32:48) Building hype(42:20) Immersing yourself in user insights(47:16) Operationalizing user insights  (50:33) Caring deeply about what you build(54:01) Finding passion in your work(57:00) Building a strong culture(01:07:07) Pivoting with grace and enthusiasm(01:11:48) Design Nation(01:13:15) Mihika's weaknesses(01:16:07) Building new products at larger companies(01:20:50) Coming up with a great idea(01:22:49) The key to going from 0 to 1(01:26:47) Spreading the idea across the company(01:29:15) Closing thoughts(01:32:11) Lightning round—Referenced:• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Sho Kuwamoto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shokuwamoto/• The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/Medici-Effect-Preface-Discussion-Guide/dp/1633692949• FigJam: https://www.figma.com/figjam/• Cognition: https://www.cognition-labs.com/• Devin: https://www.cognition-labs.com/introducing-devin• David Hoang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhoang2/• Replit: https://replit.com/• The Making of Maker Week at Figma: https://www.figma.com/blog/the-making-of-maker-week/• Yuhki Yamashita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhki/• Jeff Bezos' Simple Decision-Making Framework Will Give You Clarity, Conviction, and Courage: https://medium.com/illumination/jeff-bezos-simple-decision-making-framework-will-give-you-clarity-conviction-and-courage-adf8d0183625• Alice Ching on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceching/• Karl Jiang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-jiang-4a07424/• Kris Rasmussen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopherrasmussen/• Config: https://config.figma.com/• Dev Mode: https://www.figma.com/dev-mode/• Asana: https://asana.com/• Julie Zhuo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zhuo/• StrengthsFinder test: https://www.gyfted.me/personality-quiz/strengthsfinder-test-free• Dylan Field on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanfield/• Vishal Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishalnshah/• Design Disruptors: https://www.invisionapp.com/films/design-disruptors• Daniel Burka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dburka/• Jamie Myrold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemyrold/• Design Nation: https://dn.businesstoday.org/• Stuart Weitzman on X: https://twitter.com/StuartWeitzman• Joe Gebbia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgebbia/• Building a long and meaningful career | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/building-a-long-and-meaningful-career-nikhyl-singhal-meta-google/• Jambot: https://www.figma.com/community/widget/1274481464484630971/jambot• Hestia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hestia• Harry Potter series: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Paperback-Box-Books/dp/0545162076• Pachinko: https://www.amazon.com/Pachinko-National-Book-Award-Finalist/dp/1455563927/• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Expanded-Overcoming-Inspiration/dp/0593594649• The Overstory: https://www.amazon.com/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039335668X• Severance on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx• Dune on Max: https://www.max.com/movies/dune/e7dc7b3a-a494-4ef1-8107-f4308aa6bbf7• Dune: Part 2: https://www.dunemovie.com/• Arc browser: https://arc.net/• Pika: https://pika.art/home• The power of recognition: Why you should celebrate your employees | Josh Miller: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/videos/the-power-of-recognition-why-you-should-celebrate-your-employees-josh-miller/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Join Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker as they dive into the entrepreneurial journey of fashion legend Stuart Weitzman. From his early days as a designer to building a legacy business, Weitzman shares the twists and turns, good decisions and bad decisions, that led to his success. Discover how he found inspiration outside of the industry, the importance of staying relevant, and the lessons he learned along the way. 

Elizabeth Cowper has over 20 years of HR leadership experience and is a working mother of 3 and Founder of Ludo.  Ludo provides multi-award-winning tech for inclusion in the workplace.  Elizabeth spent her HR career working for brands such as Planet Organic, Harvey Nichols, LVMH, and Tapestry.  Tapestry is the umbrella company for Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman where Elizabeth was VP HR Europe, Global Head of Wellbeing, and part of the Global DEI Committee.  Elizabeth has been described as the ‘Culture Adjuster' and has been listed in the HR Most Influential Awards for 5 years straight.  Elizabeth understands how to engage talent and drive wellbeing in the workplace.  It's her thing.  In 2022 Ludo won Inclusion Initiative of the Year by Corporate Livewire and Rising Stars in Corporate Wellbeing.  Elizabeth has been listed as one of the 10 Most Futuristic Business Women Pioneering Innovation 2022 and Top Five Unstoppable Women Leaders to Watch 2023.   ---- SOCIALS: Website: https://weareludo.com/ Instagram: @we_are_ludo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareludo/?viewAsMember=true 

Episode 55 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Bo Royal, CEO & Co-Founder of Pareto Legal.In this episode, Bo and host Nick Werker discuss how paid advertising fits into a law firm's overall marketing strategy, what law firms need to have in place before investing in paid ads, things to look for in a marketing partner and much more!About our guest: Bo and Pareto co-founder Jake Barufkin and met a decade ago at eBay's marketing solutions division, where they led large teams of digital marketing experts and analytics specialists that oversaw $250M+ in annual advertising budget for their clients. Some of the large clients they worked with included: Aeropostale, Alex & Ani, BCBG, bebe, Calvin Klein, Dr. Marten's, GNC, JACK SPADE, Kate Spade New York, Nixon, Perricone MD, Sallie Mae, Serta & Stuart Weitzman.Today, Bo and Jake own and operate two "sibling" agencies: Pareto Legal & Pareto PPC. Both agencies leverage their experience and expertise that they developed working for fortune 1000 brands and in-house as CMO & COO at a large Philadelphia-based injury law firm (a firm that they were able to scale from 7-figures to 8-figures in under 3 years).Learn more about Pareto Legal here: https://legal.paretoppc.com/Subscribe to the Answering Legal Channel so you never miss an episode of Everything Except the Law! Check out audio versions of the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor. Learn more about the show here: http://ow.ly/Eni250LekLgInterested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviNYou can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.comThis podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at joe@answeringlegal.com.

Wharton's Barbara Kahn speaks with Stuart Weitzman, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Stuart Weitzman Shoe Company about the decision to manufacture in Spain, brand values, innovative marketing ideas, branching out into the Asian market, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every week on the Modern Retail Rundown, we cover the latest headlines from the retail world. This week Gap Inc. announced it's bringing on designer Zac Posen as creative director to help revamp its brands, with a big focus on Old Navy. Next, a look at why Target is currently weighing a new Walmart+-like membership program to attract more loyalty, according to a Bloomberg report. Finally, Tapestry, the owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, posted some positive results in its most recent quarter, aided by its growing Gen Z and millennial customer base. Get more from Modern Retail with the daily newsletter, sent out each weekday morning. Visit modernretail.co/newsletters to sign up. 

Subscribe to The Stanza, a newsletter for investors & entrepreneurs in hospitality & fashion sent every Friday Welcome to The Stanza (thestanzamedia.com) Today's guest is Layla-Joy Williams, founder of IYLIA wines. Layla-Joy is an American entrepreneur living in Spain, where she produces IYLIA to distribute in the US. Prior to IYLIA, Layla-Joy was a womens shoe designer for Stuart Weitzman and Michael Kors in NYC, and has a background in technical product design. We chatted about her experience working in NYC fashion for over two decades, entrepreneurship as an American living in Europe, and how her design career prepped her for the wine business.   A personal side note from me: I've mentioned IYLIA's moscatel wine on the gift guide this year because it's such a beautiful and crisp wine. I also wanted to compliment Layla-Joy on her rose wine. It's probably the best rose I've ever tried (and I'm not exaggerating). It smells fruity and it just goes down very easily. It's the perfect aperitivo wine and I just think it's so cool to hear Layla-Joy's story especially as another American living in Europe. Enjoy the episode. Episode Highlights: Layla-Joy's experience working as a fashion designer in NYC Why Layla-Joy decided to focus on womens shoe design Pivoting from shoes to wine during the pandemic Starting a business as an American in Spain How Layla-Joy's technical experience as a shoe designer prepared her the wine business Perspective as a female entrepreneur Sales tips for early stage founders Advice for brand builders Check out Iylia Wine: https://iylia.com Connect with Layla-Joy on IG: @laylajoy Follow The Stanza on IG/TikTok: @thestanzamedia

Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! covers an unusually diverse range of ESG stocks and funds. Transcript & Links, Episode 119, December 1, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 119 titled “Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 6 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! In this podcast, I'm going to cover a few articles with some unusual ESG and sustainable stock recommendations. The first article is titled 3 Sustainable Fashion Stocks Set to Redefine the Industry. It's by Muslim Farooque and found on investorplace.com. Now some quotes from Mr. Farooque. “In the realm of the clothing sphere, notorious for its environmental footprint, a transformation is underway. Global brands that are typically part of the problem are now passionately championing the cause of sustainable fashion. 1) Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) is the parent company behind popular luxury brands in Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Tapestry's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ‘Fabric of Change' ESG strategy. According to its 2022 sustainability report, the company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42.5% by 2030, targeting net zero by 2050. Tapestry's social responsibility efforts include aligning executive compensation with equity, inclusion, and diversity goals. These dual focuses on financial performance and sustainability make Tapestry a compelling choice for investors targeting long-term growth and corporate responsibility. 2) PVH (NYSE:PVH) housing popular brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is one of the most noteworthy players sustainably and ethically. PVH's ‘Forward Fashion' strategy represents an active transformation. Further, it focuses on climate action, human rights, and diversity, incorporating a comprehensive climate risk scenario analysis. The company has achieved 60% renewable energy usage in its facilities… PVH is deeply invested in social equity by launching a global mentorship program focusing on diversity… This balance of solid financials marked by impressive profitability metrics and a steadfast commitment to sustainability and diversity makes PVH a standout in the apparel sphere. 3) Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is a renowned athletic apparel maker, making remarkable strides in both financial performance and sustainable business practices… Lululemon's shares are soaring in value lately, approaching an all-time peak as it joins the prestigious S&P 500 index… In tandem with its financial achievements, Lululemon is ardently pursuing its ‘Impact Agenda', committed to sustainability and equitable business operations. The company aims to achieve full diversity and pay equity within the next couple of years. This proves their commitment to the well-being of over 100,000 supply chain workers… Recently, it pledged a $75 million investment towards global social impact by 2025 while setting ambitious targets. The first is ensuring 100% sustainable materials in their products by 2030 and achieving 75% by 2025. Moreover, it is committing to… reducing carbon emissions in its supply chain by 60% by 2030. Therefore, its dual focus on solid financial growth and impactful sustainability initiatives positions Lululemon as a leader in both the business and environmental spheres.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! Now many investors will consider infrastructure stocks in their portfolios. So, this article caught my attention. It's titled 3 Infrastructure Stocks to Buy as They Build the Future. The author is Noah Bolton and found on nasdaq.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “1) Fluor (NYSE:FLR) is a construction company based in Irving, Texas. They engage in energy markets, including decarbonization, renewable fuels and nuclear power. They also serve the oil and gas industries and provide management services for the industrial, information technology and healthcare industries… Year-to-date, their share price has risen 12%. They are a solid infrastructure company with strong fundamentals, and having multiple segments of its business offers diversification within one company. 2) Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB) is a building solutions business based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. They design, fabricate, install and provide maintenance for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Limbach Holdings services hospitals, colleges, laboratories and other facilities. Over the past year, their share price has increased 300%... They have a robust balance sheet, which still offers investors projected growth. 3) CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) located in Dallas, Texas, is a pollution reduction company in industrial air quality and water treatment. CECO designs and manufactures flow control products, expansion joints, dust collectors, filtration systems and other water treatment technology… CECO Environmental has had a great year so far… and a 78% growth in their stock price within the last year. It's a great pick for investors looking for companies helping to reduce the effects of climate change and pollution.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! Now it's been a while since I had an article on renewable energy funds, and this one comes from a highly regarded source. It's titled 10 Clean Energy Funds to Freshen Up Your Portfolio by Alyssa Stankiewicz on morningstar.com. Here's some of what Ms. Stankiewicz says. “These funds are well regarded by Morningstar's analysts and deliver high exposure to climate impact. Data as of October 2023 except for the Morningstar Medalist Rating, which is effective as of September 2023… *Climate Action Impact Exposure refers to the percentage of each portfolio that is covered by Sustainalytics and determined to be involved in Climate Action impact. End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! And back to a sector that's top of mind for ethical and sustainable investors with this article titled Unlocking Incredible Solar Energy Potential: 3 Stocks to Invest in Now. It's by Chandler Capital and found on investorplace.com. “While large giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) have begun paving the way in renewable energy, in this article, we wanted to highlight three more hidden gems with the potential to be the next dominant leader in the solar energy space.  1) Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) is the world's leading supplier of game-changing micro-inverter technology. With 765 patents globally and a customer base across over 145 different countries, Enphase Energy finds itself ahead of the competition in solar innovation. In fact, Yahoo Finance analysts estimate it will trade around at a one-year price average of $116.09. 2) First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is one of the leading providers of solar panels and utility-scale power scales as the company continues to pave the next generation of solar technology. Yahoo Finance analysts estimate it will trade within a one-year price range of $157.56 to $326, averaging at around $232.34. 3) Altus Power (NYSE:AMPS) is a prominent player in the energy sector, contributing to the shift to solar energy through managing commercial and community-wide solar facilities. Altus Power just recently revealed its new Atlus IQ, an AI-powered cloud-based tool that gives insights on energy usage and generates solar savings. From real-time monitoring and solutions to comprehensive reports and seamless portfolio integration, Atlus IQ will only accelerate Atlus Power's growth.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds! Continuing on the renewable energy theme is this post titled The 3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy: November 2023. It was written by Faisal Humayun and seen on investorplace.com. Here are some brief comments on each of his picks. “These are the undervalued renewable energy stocks to buy for robust returns First Solar (FSLR) Positioned for accelerated growth as new facilities are operational and I expect margin expansion to sustain. Plug Power (PLUG) Even with financing challenges coupled with doubts on execution capabilities, PLUG stock is deeply oversold. SolarEdge (SEDG) Operating losses are a concern, but there is ample scope for growth in emerging markets in the coming years”. End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Dividend Stocks With Good ESG Scores In this next article titled 7 Dividend Stocks With Good ESG Scores – will appeal to many investors. It's by Jeff Reeves and discovered on money.usnews.com. Some quotes and a table follow. “According to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, which utilizes S&P Global's ESG Scores, the following seven stocks all are among the top 10% of corporations globally based on ESG scores. They also are all more than $40 billion in market value, showing they can achieve these social goals at scale. ESG STOCK S&P GLOBAL ESG SCORE TRAILING DIVIDEND YIELD at Nov. 15 close ASML Holding NV (ticker: ASML) 82 1.2% AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) 78 2.3% Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) 64 0.4% Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) 55 0.9% Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) 43 2.3% UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) 65 1.3% Visa Inc. (V) 61 0.8% 1) ASML Holding NV (ASML) Dutch semiconductor company ASML… is head and shoulders above its peers when it comes to ESG metrics. By 2030, ASML aims to send zero waste from operations to landfills or incinerators… It also has invested heavily in a diverse global workforce. 2) AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) U.K.-based Big Pharma giant AstraZeneca stands out as a worldwide leader in environmental, social justice and corporate governance programs… It also has roughly 50% female representation on its board, and has already achieved a roughly 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2015 and 2022. 3) Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Hilton stands out as a leader in the corporate world thanks to its broad-based approach to ESG… The organization is also focused on world-class standards for sustainable sourcing and human rights in every area where it operates around the globe. 4) Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is regularly among the most-respected corporations in the world as measured by ESG criteria. Just a few features of its policies include plans to be carbon negative by 2030 and to be a zero-waste organization by that same year. 5) Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) What makes Toyota an ESG leader is its actions outside of the showroom, guided by principles of environmentalism and social justice. For instance, in North America the automaker recycled 93% of waste materials in fiscal year 2022. And this year, its key Long Beach port is exclusively using 100% of electricity from renewable sources. 6) UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) Insurance giant UnitedHealth is among one of the most progressive organizations on Wall Street when it comes to ESG measures. On the social justice side, the firm has committed to investing $100 million to create a new philanthropic program and partnerships that will measurably advance a diverse health workforce by 2033. UnitedHealth also plans to invest and source 100% of its global electricity demand with renewable sources by 2030. 7) Visa Inc. (V) Payments processing giant Visa is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040… What is noteworthy is its other ESG efforts, including a push to increase the number of individuals from historically underrepresented groups at the vice president level and above to 50% by the end of 2023.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1) Title: 3 ESG Stocks to Profit While Making a Positive Impact on investorplace.com. By Marie Brodbeck. 2) Title: The Future Is Green: 3 Must-Have Renewable Energy Stocks for 2024 on investorplace.com. By Rick Orford. 3) Title: What is Impact Investing and 7 Companies That are Transforming the Future on finextra.com. By Shoshana Weizenblut. 4) Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Power Up Your Profits on investorplace.com. By Larry Ramer. 5) Title: The Ethical Investor: Buy this kind of mining stock if you love both profit and the environment on stockhead.com.au. By Eddy Sunarto. 6) Title: 11 Best Halal Dividend Stocks To Buy on yahoo.com. By Vardah Gill. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Great ESG Fashion, Infrastructure, and Clean Energy Stocks and Funds!” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com. Tell me what you think! Talk to you next on December 15th! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

All eyes have been on the University of Pennsylvania and the Palestine Writes event, a gathering meant to give voice to Palestinian art, poetry, and literature on campus. However, a number of the speakers, including Roger Waters and Marc Lamont Hill, have well-documented histories of antisemitic statements.  Maya Harpaz, Vice President of Israel Engagement at Penn Hillel, and Jonah Miller, a reporter for The Daily Pennsylvanian, take you through what unfolded, growing campus antisemitism, defining free speech on campus, and the responsibility of university administrators to protect Jewish students.  *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Maya Harpaz, Jonah Miller Show Notes: Watch: Live from Penn: Maya Harpaz of Penn Hillel on Palestine Writes Read: Everything you need to know about the Palestine Writes event at Penn and antisemitism.  AJC Campus Library: Resources for Becoming a Strong Jewish Student Advocate Listen: What the UN Needs To Do To Stop Iranian and Russian Aggression Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, tag us on social media with #PeopleofthePod, and hop onto Apple Podcasts to rate us and write a review, to help more listeners find us. __ Transcript of Interview with Maya Harpaz and Jonah Miller: Manya Brachear Pashman: Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, AJC's Senior Director of the Alexander Young Leadership Department, guest hosts this week's conversation with two Jewish college students about a situation on their campus and how they responded. Meggie, take it away.  Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:   Thanks, Manya. This past week, it seemed like all eyes were on the University of Pennsylvania in the lead up to the Palestine Writes event. The event was meant to give voice to Palestinian art, poetry, and literature- all of which are quite appropriate and indeed valuable to have on a university campus. However, a number of the announced speakers strayed from the event's purpose and instead have well-documented histories of antisemitic statements. These include Roger Waters, who was recently described by the U.S. State Department as having a long track record of using antisemitic tropes, after he desecrated the memory of Holocaust victim Anne Frank, compared Israel to the Third Reich, and recently paraded around a stage wearing an SS Nazi uniform during a concert in Berlin. It also included Marc Lamont Hill, whose public remarks as a CNN commentator called for Israel's eradication. At play were questions around growing campus antisemitism, free speech on campus, and the role of university administrators in preventing such bigotry–particularly with the release in May of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, and its outsized focus on how antisemitism affects Jewish students on campus.  To help us break down these events and what unfolded are two Jewish students who experienced this all firsthand and helped drive the course of events.  Joining me are Maya Harpaz, a junior at Penn, and Vice President of Israel Engagement at Penn Hillel, and Jonah Miller, a junior at Penn, and a reporter for The Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn's student newspaper. Maya and Jonah, thanks for joining us on People of the Pod.  Jonah Miller:   Thank you so much for having me. I'm really looking forward to our discussion. Maya Harpaz:   Yeah, thank you for having us. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  Great. So with that, let's jump in. So there are many chapters to what happened at Penn, and I think a great deal of misinformation. So let's go back to the beginning. When did Jewish students first hear about the Palestine Writes event, and particularly its speaker lineup? And upon initially learning about it, what were the specific concerns that Jewish students had? Jonah Miller:   I think that when I learned about the Palestine Writes event, I learned about it simultaneously with who some of these speakers are. Penn is a large university and institution that has countless events each day, hosted and co-sponsored by numerous different departments and facets of the university. If I had learned about this festival, solely, just about the festival, I would say, you know, great, it's great that this culture, and these literary items are being amplified on campus. Everyone and every culture should have a space on this campus.  But to learn about at the same time as concerns of antisemitic speakers, that's when I as a Jewish student, started to get a little nervous. Nervous, because how could Penn allow antisemitic speakers to come speak on a campus that is close to 20% Jewish? And even without that high percentage, how could they be invited to speak at all? Maya Harpaz:   Yeah, I can touch on that as well. In my role as VP Israel, a big part of that is seeing what events are going on, whether it be related to the Middle East at large, Israel, Palestinians, all of that combined. So I learned about this event A while ago, late July, early August. So before it was really even being spoken about on campus. I was having conversations as the speakers were still being finalized, as marketing materials were still being put out and discussed with a lot of the other student leaders and Hillel staff, about what our approach was going to be to handle this event.  And how we were going to relay that to the Jewish community at large. So similar to what Jonah said, Jewish students definitely learned about the event and the problematic speakers hand in hand after Hillel started sending out emails about it. And after we sent our letter to the administration and after the DP coverage. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So Maya, I want to dive into that approach in the letter that you just raised. At least from the outside, one of the first steps seemed to be a letter drafted by Penn's Jewish student leadership to President Magill, of which you were a signatory, outlining specific steps the community wanted the university to take on. So can you give us some background of how that letter came into being and can you share for our listeners what it outlined for the administration? Maya Harpaz:   Yes, so this letter came to be sort of as we were having these conversations over the summer. And then once we got to campus, we all sat down with the presidents of PIPAC, SSI, Tamid, presidents of Chabad. And we sort of sat down and we were like, we know why these speakers and why this event could be problematic for our community. How do we outline that to the administration in a way that is logical and not also attacking of another group's culture. Because that's not what we wanted to do. It wasn't our goal to get this event canceled, it wasn't to blow it up in their faces. It was really just, we have specific concerns, and how do we articulate that?  So we wrote this letter addressed to the president, the provost, and the dean, and sent it to high-level members of the President's administration, specifically referencing Roger Waters and Marc Lamont Hill. And we asked them to have a meeting with us so we could really sit down and have a conversation, and to make a statement about this event.  And from my perspective, it was definitely a productive meeting, we voiced our concerns about the speakers, we asked them a lot of questions about what was the process of this event being welcomed on our campus, and they explained how they rented out the space and the head of the NELC department explained the process of co-sponsoring, and we really had an open dialogue about what really happened and how we can improve on that in the future. And then shortly after that, the President released her statement about the event. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So Maya, I want to dive into a number of things that you just got at. So one is, and you alluded to this, the letter specifically did not call for the canceling of the event. And from my understanding, that's not something that Hillel was asking for. Can you talk about why that is? Maya Harpaz:   Yes. So as Jonah also said, when you learn about just the event as the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, it sounds perfectly normal. Sounds like it's just a group wanting to celebrate their culture and their literature. And our goal was not to cancel that. There was over I think, 120 speakers. And our goal was to call out the ones that were problematic towards our community, not cancel their right to speak, their right to celebrate.  I'm a big believer in free speech. And I didn't want to ask anyone to cancel something. I know that, I'm sure that we at Hillel and Chabad have events with proud Zionists that have maybe done questionable things or said questionable things in the past too, that maybe even some of our own Jewish students don't agree with.  But Roger Waters definitely crossed the line for us. And we ended up asking for him to be uninvited and even though he was on Zoom, we were definitely very, very concerned about that, because it definitely crossed the line of our threshold of comfortableness in terms of hate speech, but it wasn't our goal to get this event canceled. And we knew it wasn't a reasonable ask either. It was a huge event that's been in the planning and in the works for a year. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  And then I want to touch on kind of the tail end of what you just described. So what did come out of that initial letter is President Magill, and her administration, indeed issued an initial statement following that letter, following what you had articulated. And that statement did have a clear condemnation of antisemitism, but it left some unsatisfied with what may not have been in there. So I'm curious from both of you, what was your interpretation of that initial statement? And can you describe what came next, particularly as the national attention started to build around Penn? Jonah Miller:   Yeah, I can take this one. So in President Magill's letter, she described antisemitism as antithetical to the values of the University of Pennsylvania, which as a Jewish student was very comforting, reassuring to hear that the president of our university is very clearly against antisemitism. At the same time, she also explained how this is an event that is not being promoted or organized by the university. And at the same time, she also wrote how the university supports the notion of free speech and the free exchange of ideas.  So I think what you're getting at is that, definitely a condemnation of antisemitism, which is a win. But at the same time, it doesn't really seem like there was much action that was going to be taken from the letter. It was more an acknowledgement that the Jewish voices on campus who have concerns with, as Maya said, a few of the many speakers of this festival, were being recognized, but they were not being acted upon.  Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So Jonah, I mentioned at the start that you are a reporter for The Daily Pennsylvanian. So from a different lens, shortly before Shabbat and Yom Kippur, it was reported that a member of the Penn community entered Penn Hillel and in essence somewhat ransacked the lobby while also screaming antisemitic vitriol. So Jonah, can you share, first of all what we know about that, and also what it was like reporting on something that so directly affected your community? Jonah Miller:   That's a great question. So in order to walk you through this timeline–to my knowledge, this is still under a form of investigation by the university, and we'll see what comes out in the next few days or weeks. But in terms of the timeline: so last Thursday morning, The Daily Pennsylvanian received information that an individual entered Penn Hillel, so all of a sudden our journalistic gears start turning, and we wanted to reach out to as many sources that have some relation to Penn Hillel, which for those of you listening is kind of the epicenter of Jewish life and culture on Penn's campus.  So from what we understand now, an individual entered Penn Hillel, as someone was opening the door for early morning services, a member of the Orthodox community at Penn. Entered in to Penn Hillel a few minutes before the building officially opened for the day at 7am. So there was no security guard posted, to my knowledge. And entered the lobby, smashed a podium, flipped over a table, all while reportedly shouting antisemitic speech.  So that's kind of what we understand was happening. And in terms of how it affected me, as someone who was writing it, I was really passionate and driven to make sure we have the full story. And I think as a journalist, or as an aspiring journalist, it's really important. But at the same time, as someone who I know, people from my community on campus, chances are people from my family or the extended Jewish community, in the Philadelphia area, and across the country might be reading something like this. It was really important to make sure that we had all the facts as strong and robust as possible.  But at the same time, it was hard typing those words, it was hard typing how someone entered a place that I like to call a home, for me and for the rest of my Jewish community here on campus. So kind of finding that balance was definitely difficult. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  I can only imagine. And I want to turn to I guess to yet another lens, again with your journalistic hat on. Roger Waters, who Maya alluded to earlier, has a long history and well documented history of antisemitic speech, has, in recent days, basically lashed out at the paper and its coverage. I'm curious what your thoughts are about that and how that is being received by the paper. Jonah Miller:   I think that, as campus journalists, it's our duty to be non biased as much as we can. And like I said, really just stick to the facts. We wrote how Penn Hillel was entered by some individual and he was yelling antisemitic speech in a clear and vivid example and trend of rising antisemitism, without a doubt. Roger Waters took this, he actually, I know the video that you're talking about, he said that he was on his way to Penn State, which first of all is not the university that we attend. But he said that he was on his way to Penn State for the Palestine Writes Festival and how the Daily Pennsylvanian commented on his history of antisemitism.  But like you said, this is well documented, this is not something that we pulled out of thin air and labeled him as having a history of antisemitism. It's there, it's online, for everyone to see. And it's unambiguous. So for him to lash out at student journalists, you know, all students who are trying to do their best and maintain this journalistic integrity and share facts with our campus community members. For him to lash out at us, it's disappointing, but at the same time, we don't want to respond and kind of promote this behavior of his in any way. Maya Harpaz:   And something else I'll just add is, he also mentioned in that video that he came to Philadelphia ready to speak, and then was just informed that he couldn't come to campus and posed this whole idea that Penn isn't allowing him to come on campus. And this just happened. And he came all the way here and he's ready to be here. And he wants to show his support for the Palestinian community. But as I mentioned, I've been following this event since over the summer. And I think Penn also commented this in a new article in the DP, that he was never speaking in person, it was always planned that he was going to speak on Zoom.  So for him now to twist the facts and frame it as our school is his canceling him just as he arrives to speak here was definitely very misleading. Because it was never the intention of the university to have him come in person on our campus due to his extensive history of antisemitism. And he ended up coming onto our campus and rolling his window down, as I'm sure many people saw on the video, to actually articulate to participants of the conference that Penn isn't allowing him to speak. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So I want to try and turn to something more positive, which really stems from both of you. I think, to me, what really was so inspiring to see is that instead of simply focusing on the pain, and there was tremendous pain that this caused, Jewish student leaders took a completely different path, rooted in celebrating the vibrancy and the pride of the Jewish community. And this led to the creation of Penn Unity Shabbat, which our own CEO, AJC's CEO Ted Deutch attended in solidarity.  How did that come into being? And importantly, what was the feeling like in the room on Friday night?  Maya Harpaz:   Yeah, so this was sort of in the works from that initial meeting we had, at the beginning of the semester, when we were talking about how we want to respond to this, it was definitely always an idea that we want to have a big gathering. It's right before Yom Kippur, it's right before a very holy weekend for us. Regardless of what's going on on campus, it's important for us to feel that togetherness, and definitely because of that event, even more so.  So it's been in the works for a bit and then sort of as media attention progressed on the Palestine Writes event, and as we were getting more inquiries from people about what was going on, it became really clear that this needed to be a big event and it had to go beyond just our campus community. We needed to invite leaders like Ted Deutch and leaders from Hillel International to really come and join us and to speak with them and to have their support. And the actual feeling of being in there was really awesome. I've never seen Hillel so packed before. The entire building was full, the first floor and all the rooms on the second floor. I've never seen so many people there. So it was really special. Jonah Miller:   To add on, from the perspective of someone who did not have a hand in planning it, but was a proud attendee of this event, you could really feel, like you said, the vibrancy in the room and the energy where you know, in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur students from all different parts of the Jewish community were really excited to be there. I've been to my fair share of Penn Hillel shabbats. But you know, this time I had seen people who I might not have seen before at one of these events. So I think it was really, you know, I was really proud to be a member of the Jewish community at Penn and to really see people, you know, really just come together. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  What a way to bring joy to a moment that really could have just focused on the challenge, so that–it's really unbelievable.  Zooming out, now that you're a few days, just a few days, away from everything. So campus issues affecting Jewish students do get press coverage, but often it is simply within Jewish news outlets, and rarely in the wider press, and certainly rarely for such an extended period of time. What we saw at Penn felt unprecedented, both in the national interest and in the last in coverage. Why do you think it led to such significant coverage? And how did that affect the campus environment at Penn?  Maya Harpaz:   I think one reason for that is because of Penn as an institution, as an Ivy League institution, and also as a well-known Jewish institution. Penn has a long history of a very strong Jewish community that's actually been decreasing in size pretty steadily over the years. So I think that was a big reason why we got so much attention.  I also think because of the way that we responded to it, I think if we decided that we weren't going to say anything, and we were going to let antisemites come onto our campus and spew hate, and we just put our hands up, that there wouldn't have been so much attention. But I think because we pushed back on it, it became this discourse that got a lot of attention.  I don't even know how to describe it still, because I'm still processing everything that's happened over the last few weeks. But me personally, I'm not a journalist. I'm not usually someone who's ever in the news or speaking to the press. But the amount of attention that that's been on us has really, really been unprecedented. As you mentioned, it's definitely been a bit overwhelming too but I'm also grateful that we've been given a platform to share what's been happening and to bring awareness to it.  Because we've seen this happen at many other schools that have large Jewish communities and very strong Jewish communities. And I never thought that an event like this would or could happen here. So I've definitely been very appreciative of all of the support that we've gotten. Jonah Miller:   At the same time, I think that the incident at Hillel follows a long lasting and unfortunately, growing trend of rising antisemitism. And I think that news outlets picked up on that. Secondly, to give some credit to my amazing team of reporters and copy editors at The Daily Pennsylvanian, I think that our quick and trustworthy coverage at the paper allowed news outlets, national news outlets, to cite us in their own articles. So for instance, this incident that happened at Hillel, I noticed that within 12, 24 hours, it was picked up by Fox News, and CBS News, both of which cited interviews that I myself conducted with students who were at the scene, in their own articles. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So connected to that, in addition to the media attention, I think, many Jewish organizations, some of which had little to no relationship with the Jewish community on campus, came to campus with their own ideas of how the situation should be resolved. What advice can you give to Jewish organizations who want to help when a situation arises on campus? Maya Harpaz:   The biggest advice that I can give is just talk to us. No campus is the same and although unfortunately a lot of antisemitic incidents happen on a lot of universities, the climate of each campus is very different and the wants and needs of students are very different based off of their campus. So it's definitely important to speak to students before you make an assumption about what they you think they want or make a plan for what can be done and how to solve this issue because it's really us who have a stake in this, obviously the Jewish community at large cares, but it's it's us who have to live this as our reality. Penn is our school. It's also our home. It's our social lives. So it's our everyday lives, we can't escape that. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  So while the particular event itself may have passed for right now, there is a great deal to do on Penn's campus in the wake of these events. The President has committed to implementing much of the US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, of which dozens of AJC recommendations were included. And Penn Hillel itself has dedicated time and resources to educational programming around antisemitism. So as student leaders, what do you want to see next? And importantly, what advice do you have for other Jewish students should something like this happen on their campus? Maya Harpaz:   So something that we talked about with members of the administration and things that we want to see next is more–and this is something that President Magill mentioned, as well–is more oversight when hosting events on our campus. When this event came through, it was just listed as the Palestine Writes Literature Festival. And they were like, cool, literature festival, fine.  But there definitely needs to be more work done to make sure that the lineup of any event is not including someone that is not in line with, as President Magill said, our institutional values. Something else that we discussed is further training for Penn faculty, whether that be residential advisors, or professors, to be trained on how to combat antisemitism and how to identify antisemitism and really introducing that into the other forms of training against hate that faculty go through. And a big longer term goal that I think at some point, maybe in the nearer future than I initially anticipated, is implementing the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Jonah Miller:   Hopefully, an incident like this does not happen at the campuses of other Jewish students. But should something happen, my recommendation would be to just remember that our unity can overcome the hate and the vitriol being spouted at us. At the Shabbat together event at Penn Hillel, a Penn alum and someone who's very involved with the Penn community and with the Jewish community, Stuart Weitzman, spoke about how Jews have triumphed over hundreds of years and 1000s of years of banding together. I think that message remains ever-important, to remind ourselves about today. That we really as a community are stronger and can overcome this adversity when it comes right on our doorsteps. Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman:  What a beautiful note to end on, and I have to say for myself, for us here at AJC, and certainly for the Jewish community at large, the reason we feel so hopeful about the Jewish future is because of Maya, your leadership, Jonah, your leadership, and both the courage and joy and thoughtfulness that you brought to this situation. So for all of us, I just have to say a big thank you. Jonah Miller:   Thank you so much, and thank you to AJC for all the work that they're doing for students like us on campuses. Maya Harpaz:   Thank you so much for having us. It really means so much to both of us to be able to have our platform and to share what's been going on at Penn. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, we went behind the scenes at the UN General Assembly with Simone Rodan Benzaquen, the Managing Director of AJC Europe. 

Das Buch zum Podcast? JETZT AUCH ALS HÖRBUCH. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Siemens hat Digitalprobleme. Allianz hat keine Probleme. Alibaba geht's gut. Noch viel besser geht's AppLovin. Am allerbesten geht's Capri Holdings, denn Versace, Jimmy Choo und Michael Kors machen 56% Rendite. Man dankt Kate Spade, Coach & Stuart Weitzman. Eine LED-Kugel, die Milliarden kostet. Dazu noch ein bisschen Basketball, Eishockey und ein Drittel am Madison Square Garden. Das alles gibt's bei Sphere (WKN: A2P2R5). Was haben Gautam Adani, Jack Dorsey und Carl Icahn gemeinsam? Sie haben dank Nate Anderson Milliarden verloren. Aber was hat er damit eigentlich gewonnen? Diesen Podcast vom 11.08.2023, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Im Tagesverlauf kam es in den letzten beiden Handelstag ab dem Nachmittag zu einer Erholung von den Tagestiefs. Dass die Wall Street am späten Nachmittag gestern erneut einknickte, lag vor allen an den heute Morgen anstehenden Juli-Verbraucherpreisen. Niemand wollte die Katze im Sack kaufen. Die Inflation im Juli liegt im Rahmen der Erwartungen, und im Vergleich zum Vorjahr leicht unter den Zielen. J.P. Morgan geht davon aus, dass die vorbörsliche Erholung in Teilen abverkauft wird, um die Jackson-Hole Tagung am 24. August abzuwarten. Disney meldet gemischte Quartalszahlen, profitiert aber von den im Earnings-Call gemachten Kommentaren des Managements zu den Aussichten. Alibaba startet nach sehr festen Ergebnissen freundlich in den Tag, während die Aktien von Roblox nach dem 20% Kurseinbruch von Morgan Stanley verteidigt werden. Ansonsten haben wir einen Deal im Luxusgüter-Bereich. Capri wird von Tapestry für $57 pro Aktien in Cash übernommen. Dadurch werden die Marken Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Versace, Jimmy Choo und Michael Kors nun unter einem Dach vereint. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • Facebook: http://fal.cn/SQfacebook • Twitter: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

“A tapestry is made of many threads woven into one story. So are we.”Tapestry, the parent company of renowned brands Kate Spade, Coach, and Stuart Weitzman, plays the vital role of seamlessly integrating the distinctive narratives, products, missions, values, and focus areas of each brand into a single tapestry. All three brands are united under Tapestry's purpose – Stretch What's Possible – which provides both cohesion and autonomy to each organization.We invited David Casey, Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer, to unveil the company's comprehensive approach to one of its most valuable stakeholders: its employees. In his first year, David immersed himself in the experiences of employees, gaining valuable insights into their realities, particularly with store associates. Equipped with this knowledge, Tapestry developed a framework focused on four core objectives to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity (EI&D).Tapestry is also weaving new environmental practices into the way they source and sell, from embedding circularity into designer fashion through Coachtopia to supporting the World Wildlife Fund for responsible leather sourcing.Listen for insights on:Uniting brands with unique social impact focuses under a parent company's purposeEmbracing circularity through second-generation designer productsAdvice to the C-Suite on prioritizing equity as a companyResources + Links:David Casey's LinkedInStretch What's PossibleCoachtopiaBusiness of Fashion: Tapestry's Strategy to Increase Equity and Diversity at All Employee Levels (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - David Casey at Tapestry (01:51) - David's Role (04:08) - Active Listening (05:45) - The Front Line (07:06) - Calling It E, I, and D (07:52) - How Tapestry Was Formed (10:05) - To Stretch What's Possible (11:16) - Each Brand's Approach (13:55) - Circularity (16:42) - Global Nature of Brands (21:17) - Keeping Your Commitments (24:23) - Employee Resource Groups (26:09) - Partnership with WWF (27:55) - Marine Background and Its Influences (28:51) - Advice to Take to Heart (30:11) - Last Word (30:49) - Wrap Up

Straight from Benzinga newsdesk, hosts Brent Slava and Michael O'Connor bring you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659STOCKS TO WATCH:  $HD $TPR $UPST $PET $SFWLHome Depot (HD) - The company will report quarterly results on Tuesday of next week. Home Depot's sole publicly-traded peer in the home improvement retail space, Lowe's (LOW), will report on Tuesday, May 23. Investors should use results out of Home Depot and Lowe's as a way to get an indication for how consumers are spending related to the housing and home markets. Tapestry (TPR) - Perceived as a play on luxury fashion and apparel accessories. Tapestry is the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. The company will report quarterly earnings on Thursday before market open. Upstart (UPST) - One of Wednesday morning's biggest winners. Shares were up about 30% following better-than-expected quarterly results and strong guidance. The company describes itself as a credit services company, providing "a proprietary, cloud-based, artificial intelligence lending platform." Wag! Group (PET) - A play on the pet services space. Wag is a provider of a platform to allow pet owners to connect with pet caregivers for dog sitting, dog walking and training. The stock was up 5% Wednesday morning following mixed quarterly results and 2023 guidance which was better than expected. Shengfeng Development Limited (SFWL) - One of this week's momentum plays. Shares rallied more than 100% on Tuesday despite no news catalyst. Investors and traders in the name took profit Wednesday morning; shares were down about 20%. This stock had several factors which contributed to the momentum this week: being a 1. low-float stock from a 2. China-based 3. overseas shipping company. These three categories have been known to create trading momentum.Did someone forward you this email? Click here to get your own copy, delivered hot and fresh to your inbox every morning. Hosts:Brent Slava Reach out to Brent at brent@benzinga.comSr. Reporter, Head of Benzinga NewsdeskMichael O'Connor Reach out to Michael at michaeloconnor@benzinga.comBenzinga Strategy Developmentpro.benzinga.comIf you have ideas for stocks we should cover or have feedback about the info or presentation, please drop us a line at newsdesk@benzinga.com or aslicoskun@benzinga.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I want to talk about what to do when he pulls away. And it just might involve getting "selfish". And I don't necessarily mean dropping a couple grand for a spa day or buying yourself Stuart Weitzman heels, though if that's your thing, go for it! I've just been reading the brilliant classic book THE DANCE OF INTIMACY by Dr. Harriet Goldhor Lerner and my highlighter pen is relinquishing its life in a consecrated quest to capture the profundity. It explains so much of what I strive to be about and to help you with, in a better way than I've ever been able to. Does the following quote not speak so succinctly to the mission and movement of Be the Change in Your Marriage? (Dr. Lerner from the book:) “Pushing a partner to change is about as effective as trying to make friends with a squirrel by chasing it.” Honestly, though, every time we reactively push for a different behavior from our husbands, we only get a more heaping dose of samesies. When our anxiety is high around a certain issue, we tend to either overfunction, as in calling the shots, taking over, focusing on the other person in an energy of worry or anger and becoming overly responsible, or we underfunction, distancing ourselves, freezing, ignoring and avoiding. And get this: none of it is bad or wrong! Listen to this quote: “Overfunctioning, underfunctioning, fighting, pursuing, distancing, and child-focus or other-focus are normal, patterned ways to manage anxiety. One way is not better or more virtuous than another.” So how do we close the distance with a spouse who's ignoring us? This episode will give you some ideas. To participate in a live group training this week on the same topic with accompanying worksheets, join us in this group. Message me here for questions and advice. REFERENCE: THE DANCE OF INTIMACY by Dr. Harriet Goldhor Lerner

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the human experience at work. Regardless of our roles, tenures, backgrounds, etc., at the end of the day, all any organization is a collection of humans – humans with very complex emotions, experiences and insecurities. For much of history, the expectation has been that we essentially check our humanity at the door when we enter the workplace. But what if that's not only a flawed design that hurts humans but also one that hurts businesses? After all, your ability to achieve business results depends entirely on the well-being of your people. My guest this week, Brian McComak, founder of Hummingbird Humanity, shares his vision to bring human-centered cultures to the workplace. About My GuestBrian McComak is the CEO & Founder of Hummingbird Humanity. He is a consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in DEI, HR, culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is an openly gay man and a person with a disability who shares his lived experiences in service of fostering workplaces where humans thrive.Before starting Hummingbird Humanity, he was the Global Head of Inclusion for Tapestry – the home of Coach, Kate Spade & Stuart Weitzman – where he developed and launched the company's DEI strategy. He put Tapestry ‘on the map' as a great place for inclusion, earning recognition from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, Women in the Workplace, and Forbes' Best Places to Work for Diversity.Brian has also held leadership roles at leading global companies including The Walt Disney Company, L'Oreal, and Christie's Auction House. His internal experience spans a diverse variety of industries including fashion/retail, hospitality, auction, entertainment/media and he has consulted with organizations in technology, financial services, media, and non-profit.Join Brian in working to create a world where we accept each other, celebrate our differences, and recognize that we truly are better together.~Connect with Brian:HummingbirdHumanity.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmccomak/ ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com

Brendan Fallis has become one of the most sought-after curators in the industry sitting at the intersection of entrepreneurship and culture as well as the ever-evolving digital landscape. Fallis creates highly engaged content across various platforms, collaborates with the world's biggest brands, invests in the next big thing brands, speaks on panels and DJs at some of the most impactful events around the globe. Fallis' success has gained global recognition. He has appeared in campaigns for major brands such as La Mer, Grey Goose, and Audemars Piguet. Because of his digital footprint, Brendan is often tasked to collaborate with brands from a content perspective where he integrates the brand using his curated aesthetic and shares that content with his highly influential audience. Fallis has been featured by publications such as GQ, Vogue, Mr. Porter and Men's Health. A few years ago, Brendan began playing around with longer-form content via YouTube. He fell in love with the opportunity to showcase his life and work through a new lens. His YouTube Channel has since gained a cult-like following. Fallis shares behind the scenes content from his work, travels, and healthy lifestyle with his audience. He also shares insights into life as a husband to wife, Hannah Bronfman, and new parent to son, Preston. His dive into YouTube provided insight into how much his audience craves his content around home and renovation. This has led to Fallis' latest venture, Fallis Studios, a creative design and e-commerce brand centered around home projects and a gentleman's lifestyle. Fallis has also established himself as an investor. With his ethos of ‘people first', he entrusts his network and relationships he has built to find deals, ideas, companies that align with his interests and are being powered by some incredibly brilliant minds and culturally relevant people. With over 20 positions and building, he not only invests, but finds himself advising a good amount of the companies as well giving him a market advantage when you add the social capital on top. All the above was built on the foundation of music. Brendan started out as a DJ and has provided music for some of the most high-profile events and campaigns. He has worked with clients such as Absolut, Audi, Balmain, Chanel, GQ, Louis Vuitton, Samsung, Taco Bell, and Viacom, among others. Brendan gained worldwide attention from both the music and fashion industries for his production abilities when he created a track, “Day and All Night,” using Kate Moss' vocals for Stuart Weitzman's Fall 2013 Campaign. From there birthed the concept of building an agency, PRE.VEYOR, which manages non-traditional talent and has been growing significantly since it was founded in 2012. In this episode, Michael and Brendan discuss how to optimize your sleep, tips for eating clean when you don't want to, and actionable steps you can take to reverse aging.

Brendan Fallis has become one of the most sought-after curators in the industry sitting at the intersection of entrepreneurship and culture as well as the ever-evolving digital landscape. Fallis creates highly engaged content across various platforms, collaborates with the world's biggest brands, invests in the next big thing brands, speaks on panels and DJs at some of the most impactful events around the globe. Fallis' success has gained global recognition. He has appeared in campaigns for major brands such as La Mer, Grey Goose, and Audemars Piguet. Because of his digital footprint, Brendan is often tasked to collaborate with brands from a content perspective where he integrates the brand using his curated aesthetic and shares that content with his highly influential audience. Fallis has been featured by publications such as GQ, Vogue, Mr. Porter and Men's Health. A few years ago, Brendan began playing around with longer-form content via YouTube. He fell in love with the opportunity to showcase his life and work through a new lens. His YouTube Channel has since gained a cult-like following. Fallis shares behind the scenes content from his work, travels, and healthy lifestyle with his audience. He also shares insights into life as a husband to wife, Hannah Bronfman, and new parent to son, Preston. His dive into YouTube provided insight into how much his audience craves his content around home and renovation. This has led to Fallis' latest venture, Fallis Studios, a creative design and e-commerce brand centered around home projects and a gentleman's lifestyle. Fallis has also established himself as an investor. With his ethos of ‘people first', he entrusts his network and relationships he has built to find deals, ideas, companies that align with his interests and are being powered by some incredibly brilliant minds and culturally relevant people. With over 20 positions and building, he not only invests, but finds himself advising a good amount of the companies as well giving him a market advantage when you add the social capital on top. All the above was built on the foundation of music. Brendan started out as a DJ and has provided music for some of the most high-profile events and campaigns. He has worked with clients such as Absolut, Audi, Balmain, Chanel, GQ, Louis Vuitton, Samsung, Taco Bell, and Viacom, among others. Brendan gained worldwide attention from both the music and fashion industries for his production abilities when he created a track, “Day and All Night,” using Kate Moss' vocals for Stuart Weitzman's Fall 2013 Campaign. From there birthed the concept of building an agency, PRE.VEYOR, which manages non-traditional talent and has been growing significantly since it was founded in 2012. In this episode, Michael and Brendan discuss how family changes the direction of your life, what becoming a parent will do to your relationship, and the best parenting tips for 2022 and beyond.

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by Scott Roe - Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at Tapestry, a leading global house that unites brands like Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Executive Producer and Host: Amanda Inman Producers: Lillian Qin and Veda Seay Contributor: Jack Pitts Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

Brian McComak is a consultant, speaker, author and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. Prior to founding Hummingbird Humanity, Brian was the Global Head of Inclusion for Tapestry—the home of Coach, Kate Space & Stuart Weitzman. He has also held leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, L'Oreal, and Christie's Auction House. Brian is also writing a book, slated to be released on June 6, 2023. With such a rich personal history and storied career, podcasters Enrico E. Manalo (The “DEI is:” Podcast) and J.P. Der Boghossian (This Queer Book Saved My Life!) wanted to know: How did your career get to this point? And, what books helped you to get there? Join Brian McComak for this special joint-episode of The “DEI is:” Podcast and This Queer Book Saved My Life! as we delve into Brian's personal story to learn how we can better create human-centered workplace cultures AND about the books that helped along the way!

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with model, fashion influencer, and reality TV breakout star, Venita Aspen! We discuss how she got into the fashion industry, her experience being on Bravo's Southern Charm, and her upcoming adaptive fashion marketplace, Fair Standard! You'll also discover her #1 must-have skincare product, her favorite restaurants in Charleston and New York, and so much more!. Follow Venita on Instagram @VenitaAspen and check out her fashion blog, VenitaAspen.com! At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her week and shares a few new TV show, movie and audiobook recs! In the Beck & Call segment, she answers listener questions about how to best support podcasters and influencers you love to follow during the holiday season, what her style evolution into luxury fashion looked like, and shoes she would recommend for a trip to London in December! Call into the Beck & Call hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit your questions. No topic is off limits and I love variety! THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first order of AG1 - all you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/beckandcall! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Odelay, Roadrunner Ranch, Brunello Cucinelli x Neiman Marcus, The Teak Room, Catherine Called Birdie on Amazon Prime, The Watcher on Netflix, Let The Right One In on Showtime, Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, House of the Dragon on HBOMAX, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray, The Ordinary, Saint Theo's, Stuart Weitzman, Marc Fisher, Veja, Sam Edelman, Rag & Bone, Vince.

In this week's episode we're talking all things fashion! Merritt breaks down some her favorite current fashion trends, the items she prefers to invest in vs save on, how she feels about the return of 90s style choices and more. She also answers a bunch of listener questions including her thoughts on the shift away from skinny jeans + which denim looks are worth buying into, staying fashionable on a budget and so much more! At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a detailed recap of her recent trip to San Diego, including everywhere she ate, the audiobooks she finished by the pool, and more! Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for a visual guide for this episode, audio clips and more behind-the-scenes podcast content. Call into the Beck & Call hotline to ask Merritt anything --> 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com! THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free 1-year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs when you purchase AG1 through athleticgreens.com/beckandcall! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Din Tai Fung, Brigantine, Waverly, Valentina, La Valencia Hotel, Fashion Valley Nordstrom Try-On, Market Restaurant + Bar, Potato Shack Cafe, The Hotel Nantucket, Lying Next to Me, Token Black Girl, Hocus Pocus 2, Schutz, Sam Edelman, Vince Cameo, Mark Fisher, Guyana, Cult Gaia, Oroton, Frame, Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE, MANGO, Massimo Dutti, COS, KHAITE, Toteme, Isabel Maranta, Nili Lotan, Proenza Schoulder, Acne Studios, JW Anderson, Zimmermann, Stuart Weitzman.

Stuart Weitzman, American shoe designer and founder of the high-end international shoe brand, Stuart Weitzman, garnered worldwide attention for the use of unconventional and unique materials like vinyl, cork, wallpaper, and gold. His shoe designs are sold in more than seventy countries worldwide. The shoe business was a part of Stuart's family since Seymour Weitzman, his father who was also a shoemaker, had a company called Seymour Shoes where Stuart got his start designing footwear and afterward carried his legacy forward to create his own label. Laura Turner I go, Chief Curator at Mitchner Art Museum in Bucks County joins us to tell us about their upcoming exhibit Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes that will start Saturday and go through January 15th to honor his legacy and the history and significance that his shoes hold.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is multi-hyphenate Cass Dimicco–a successful entrepreneur, content creator, and creative director. Lauded by the media as “a true tastemaker, one of the fashion world's ultimate ‘it girls and style icons,” Cass is not only a taste-maker and trend-setter for her highly engaged audience, but she's also the founder, designer, and creative director for her own successful jewelry line, Aureum Collective.   Before founding Aureum, Cass had leveraged her eye for style and ability to forecast fashion trends into full-time digital content creation in 2017, leaving her previous role as a corporate buyer and product designer in fashion. She went on to forge partnerships with Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tom Ford, Stuart Weitzman, and has attended events with Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and more.   Aureum Collective was later founded in September 2019 when Cass and her husband recognized a gap in the market for a jewelry brand that fulfilled a luxury aesthetic without the luxury price point. The brand now specializes in elevated accessories with the intention that they can be worn by any person, at any age, and any body type at any time. Beloved by top celebrity clientele, Aureum has proven to be a rapid success in such a short period of time and has shown no signs of stopping.   In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Cass to learn more about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur, her best advice for launching and scaling a social-first brand, her approach to community building, and how she maintains balance while working towards her goals.   Sponsors: Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That's www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.  Visit HelloFresh.com/party65 and use code party65 for 65% off, plus free shipping Resources: To join the WorkParty click here  To connect with Cass Dimicco click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To follow along with Aureum Collective click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media  

...one is silver and the other gold! A circle's round, but has no end, that's how long I want to be your friend! In this week's episode Merritt shares ideas for how to find and make new friends as an adult, whether you're new to a city or just want to find some girlfriends in the same life stage you're currently in. She also recaps the bachelorette trip she just went on to Isla Mujeres to celebrate @emmasthing and her upcoming nuptials! You'll hear all about the villa they stayed in, the amazing food prepared by the private in-house chef, and everything they did over the long weekend. In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions about where to move after grad school, what she would purchase as a first splurge gift for herself with a $500 budget, and a little review about her Stuart Weitzman combat boots! Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything - you can also email submissions to info@beckandcallpodcast.com. SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE: Zocdoc is a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. With Zocdoc, booking an appointment with a doctor that suits your needs, fits your schedule, and is in your network, is so easy. Go to Zocdoc.com/beckandcall and download the Zocdoc app for free! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Villa Zyanya, Archetypes (Meghan Markle's podcast), The Cut article (Meghan Markle interview), Never Have I Ever on Netflix, Stuart Weitzman Kolbie Combat Boots

On today's episode of the podcast, I am chatting with award-winning global branding expert, Gwenne Wilcox.  We break down the key components of creating a magnetic brand - even if you're a new Coach.  As a Business Mentor and Brand Coach for over 35 years, Gwenne solves immediate business identity and brand strategy challenges for driven, soul-hearted CEOs, consultants, and coaches ready to grow. She has generated millions in revenue for dozens of Fortune 500 brands like American Express, DeBeers Diamonds, Gianni Versace and Harry & David, including launching the brand for luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman. Gwenne is deeply passionate about helping ambitious female entrepreneurs align their true essence with their core values to build a meaningful legacy brand, soul-heartedly.  Visit her website:https://www.gwennewilcox.comDownload her VAMP Positioning Framework for FREE:https://www.gwennewilcox.com/vamp-framework Connect with Gwenne:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwenne.wilcox/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwennewilcox/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwennewilcox/ *******If you are an Online Coach and you'd like to find out more about Dianah's Rapid Reprogramming Coach Certification Program, 1:1 Subconscious Healing for Success, or the Online Coach Business Accelerator for Online Coaches send Dianah a DM on Instagram … https://www.instagram.com/thought_work_institute/ 

Building a brand that stands out from the crowd in today's marketplace is not an easy task. With so many options and pieces of information available, it is difficult to grab the attention of your target audience. But with the right strategy, you can make this process easier.  Building a highly recognized brand can help you attract more potential customers to your business.  Your branding should connect the dots between what you are selling and who you are trying to reach. Making your brand recognized is the first step to success, but how will you achieve that in today's marketplace? This has been the biggest pain point for most brands. In this episode, Gwenne Wilcox talks about her journey as a business coach and how she has helped over 450 companies build their brand.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: Gwenne shares her background story and talks about how she landed one of her biggest clients by storytelling. She talks about her target audience and how she helps them. She shares a client success story of how she shifted to a 12% sales conversion rate from a 66% bounce rate through brand positioning. The biggest concern with most brands is to sell with high pricing - why they struggle and fail, and how to make the process easy. How the branding shifted post-pandemic. Why personal branding dominating the marketplace post-pandemic. Why niching down your target audience is becoming more crucial for your business now.  What does meaningful connection mean, and how it can help you in brand positioning. Gwenne shares her “Rock-Paper-Scissor” analogy on people's behavior - how it has helped her build a successful brand.   About Gwenne Wilcox - As a Business Mentor and Brand Coach, Gwenne solves immediate business identity and brand strategy challenges for driven CEOs, consultants, and coaches looking to scale to seven figures, soul-heartedly. Using her signature 4-Step EPIC Success Journey framework, she works one-to-one with her clients to elevate their brand positioning and scale. She is also a certified Positive Psychology Coach.  An award-winning global branding expert for over 35 years, Gwenne Wilcox has generated millions in revenue for dozens of Fortune 500 brands like American Express, DeBeers Diamonds, Gianni Versace and Harry & David, including launching the brand for luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.  Gwenne is deeply passionate about helping ambitious female entrepreneurs align their true essence with their core values to build a meaningful legacy brand, soul-heartedly. Utilizing her Positive Psychology training, she coaches clients how to avoid self-sabotage and burnout to live a balanced and purposeful life of their own making.  She has helped hundreds of clients develop and execute effective brand strategies, including evocative brand messaging and compelling visual identities that not only captivate high-paying clients, but also convert into tens of thousands of additional revenue in as little as 10 days.  Her Brand Brainery Academy programs are geared toward up-leveling creative entrepreneurs' and social media managers' service offerings. Gwenne also leads corporate sponsored training seminars and provides brand consultation for accelerator groups supporting entrepreneurial start-ups.  Gwenne offers 1:1, group and immersive one and two-day VIP sessions, as well as done-for-you branding services.    How to Connect with Gwenne Wilcox: Website - https://www.gwennewilcox.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwennewilcox/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwennewilcox Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gwennewilcox/?hl=en   Download her VAMP Positioning Framework for FREE:  https://www.gwennewilcox.com/vamp-framework  Book a Brand Strategy call to explore your options:  https://www.gwennewilcox.com/strategy-call   About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author, and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs.   With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker.   How to Connect with Ann Carden: Website: https://anncardencoaching.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/ Grab Ann's free Masterclass at www.expertinyou.us

How would the world change if more mothers returned to work feeling empowered, supported and valued? How would amazing talent change the companies if they no longer had to lie about having IVF or hide that they had a miscarriage? Surely we would finally have more women in senior leadership positions, more role models, more diverse thinking. This is exactly Elizabeth Cowper's mission with Ludo, which provides companies with tech for inclusion, with a specific focus on women. Ludo's first module, WoMo (an affectionate nickname for Working Mothers), launched July 2021 and supercharges the maternity experience for women, through support, advice and connection to the workplace. And this is just the beginning. Ludo Menopause launches October 2022 to help businesses educate employees and engage female talent through the menopause. In this very open conversation Elizabeth shared a lot of her own personal experiences after having IVF for the first two of her children and how her background in HR (she was previously VP of HR as well as Head of Wellbeing at the Tapestry group which owns the brands Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman) shaped her view of supporting working mothers in the workplace. We talk about good and bad bosses, especially ones that didn't make her “feel like Elizabeth”. We talk about why women don't return to work after having kids (it's not always the first choice to be a full-time mum), and about funding in a male dominated VC environment as well as what we need to change that. ------------------------------- WE DISCUSS ------------------------------- 03:02 - Elizabeth's superpowers 05:06 - Compromising values 08:48 - Why did you go into HR? 10:53 - Why WoMo? 14:43 - Why do women not return to work after having kids? 19:43 - Biggest challenge to get WoMo off the ground 24:16 - What is it like raising funds? 30:48 - What is WoMo's big vision? 37:16 - How can Leaders support your mission? 41:19 - One mistake that led you to where you are now? 44:58 - Would you do anything differently? 45:53 - Advice to younger self 47:50 - How to get into flow 50:48 - Impossible question ------------------------------------ ELIZABETH COWPER ------------------------------------ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-cowper-chartered-fcipd-ludo/ Ludo: https://weareludo.com/ WoMo: https://womonetwork.com/ Instagram WoMo: https://www.instagram.com/womonetwork/ Instagram Ludo: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_ludo/ ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - http://www.hirewithmaria.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you're listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

How would the world change if more mothers returned to work feeling empowered, supported and valued? How would amazing talent change the companies if they no longer had to lie about having IVF or hide that they had a miscarriage? Surely we would finally have more women in senior leadership positions, more role models, more diverse thinking. This is exactly Elizabeth Cowper's mission with Ludo, which provides companies with tech for inclusion, with a specific focus on women. Ludo's first module, WoMo (an affectionate nickname for Working Mothers), launched July 2021 and supercharges the maternity experience for women, through support, advice and connection to the workplace. And this is just the beginning. Ludo Menopause launches October 2022 to help businesses educate employees and engage female talent through the menopause. In this very open conversation Elizabeth shared a lot of her own personal experiences after having IVF for the first two of her children and how her background in HR (she was previously VP of HR as well as Head of Wellbeing at the Tapestry group which owns the brands Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman) shaped her view of supporting working mothers in the workplace. We talk about good and bad bosses, especially ones that didn't make her “feel like Elizabeth”. We talk about why women don't return to work after having kids (it's not always the first choice to be a full-time mum), and about funding in a male dominated VC environment as well as what we need to change that. ------------------------------------ ELIZABETH COWPER ------------------------------------ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-cowper-chartered-fcipd-ludo/ Ludo: www.weareludo.com WoMo: https://womonetwork.com/ Instagram WoMo: https://www.instagram.com/womonetwork/ Instagram Ludo: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_ludo/ ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: www.hvosearch.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - www.hirewithmaria.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you're listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW. The best review will get a mention in the next episode!

Stuart Weitzman is practically synonymous with great shoes. Would it surprise you to learn that young Weitzman's first shoe sketches were torn to pieces by his prospective employer?In this episode of storymark℠, host Gil Galanos steps inside Weitzman's world, uncovering the surprising ways he changed the women's shoe industry, including the use of diamonds and a killer marketing strategy. As he reflects on his life journey, Weitzman offers up his best career advice.More about storymarkstorymark is brought to you by itrek studios. itrek is a non-profit that inspires tomorrow's leaders through peer-led, week-long treks in Israel to experience its innovation, diversity and complex reality firsthand. For more on itrek's mission, visit itrek.org.storymark is hosted by Gil Galanos. Our Producer is Elie Bleier. Our Associate Producer is Rebekah Sebastian. Our Editor is Zev Levi.Connect with storymarkWant to continue the story?Sign up for the storymark newsletter which will keep you up-to-date on show news and future guests: storymarkpodcast.orgDid you enjoy this episode?Help us spread the storymark word!Please rate and review storymark on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Want to see the faces behind the voices? Follow us on Instagram: @storymarkWant to say hello or recommend a guest?Drop us a note: storymark@itrek.org Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by Bloomreach.Tapestry, the global house of brands that unites renowned labels such as Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, attributes its digital transformation success to its culture and its craft.Today on Conversations with CommerceNext, we are thrilled to sit down with the company's Chief Digital Officer, Noam Paransky to talk about how he's leading Tapestry's digital transformation and innovation, which has yielded 90%+ growth in digital compared to the prior year.After being the Senior Vice President at Gap Inc., Noam Paransky now leads Tapestry's digital innovation agenda and ensures the company delivers an inspiring omnichannel experience through all of its digital touchpoints.Stay tuned for his insights on company culture in a matrix, career trajectories in the digital era and fostering consumer empathy.Thanks for tuning into this episode of Conversations with CommerceNext.  Please follow us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform where we'll be sharing career advice and marketing strategies from eCommerce and digital marketing leaders at retailers and direct-to-consumer brands each and every episode.   CommerceNext is a community, event series and conference for marketers at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. Through our online forums, interviews, webinars, summits and other in-person events, we harness the collective wisdom of our community to help marketers grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join CommerceNext events to meet other industry leaders and learn the latest ecommerce and marketing strategies. You can find upcoming events at CommerceNext.com ABOUT US: Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.Veronika SonsevVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn.  

#116: Bridgette Taylor is the Founder of Harridan Vodka, a super-premium award-winning vodka that defies everything the industry says a “women's spirit” should be. Harridan, which means “bossy, belligerent old woman”, is an answer to the industry's utter misalignment with women and reclamation of an unfettered desire to decide for ourselves who we are, what we like, and most certainly what we drink. Harridan understands that drinking trends have changed and people value quality over quantity more than ever, which is why they bring a new level of earnest commitment to quality with organic, gluten-free ingredients grown by fifth-generation farmers in New York.Bridgette studied History at Dartmouth College and later went on to the Harvard Business School, where she graduated in 2020. In between Dartmouth and HBS, she was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Barclays, then moved into the luxury fashion industry with the help of her network and worked alongside the CEO of Valentino and Stuart Weitzman.Enjoy an exclusive 10% off the What Fulfills You? Card Game for podcast listeners only with code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10" at checkout on our website at www.whatfulfillsyou.comGrab a copy of the career ebook guide, The Everyday Girl's Guide to Career Success. Shop now at www.whatfulfillsyou.comLearn more about Harridan at www.harridanvodka.comFollow Harridan Vodka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harridanvodkaFollow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on the blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, director Quentin Jones opens up about her approach to art, fashion, directing the SW Muse Campaign, life lessons and more. "There's probably some similarities between my work and my style — it's sort of everything or nothing," she says. "It's sort of either chaotic and a lot or kind of simple." Tune in to the full episode of the Shine Series presented by Stuart Weitzman, our conversations with inspiring figures about letting your strength shine through, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani.   Watch the Shine Series on video: https://bit.ly/3ufcmrX   Learn more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/3AN20C1   See what's similar to the sneaker Quentin loves: https://bit.ly/3ufxaj1   Produced by Dear Media.

In this episode, entrepreneur Katie Sturino opens up about body acceptance in the fashion industry, what confidence means to her and the magic of the 5050 boot. “What's interesting about confidence is that people just assume that a confident person doesn't have an unconfident moment," she says. "It's a thing that you have to work on." Tune in to the full episode of the Shine Series presented by Stuart Weitzman, our conversations with inspiring figures about letting your strength shine through, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani.   Watch the Shine Series on video: https://bit.ly/2XuaMWI Learn more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/3nXDev8 Discover Katie's "Magical Boot": https://bit.ly/3lIKetm   Produced by Dear Media. 

In this episode, influencer Chriselle Lim discusses her style philosophy, life as an entrepreneur, the importance of Asian representation and being bold. "The biggest takeaway from my learnings is to be brave; just really dive into the fear," she says. "If there's something that you want to do, but you're really scared of doing it, that's a good indication that you should probably do it."    Tune in to the full episode of the Shine Series presented by Stuart Weitzman, our conversations with inspiring figures about letting your strength shine through, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani.    Watch the Shine Series on video: https://bit.ly/3zRDrDm Learn more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/3jRpHTv Discover Chriselle's Must-Have Look: https://bit.ly/3zUqqca   Produced by Dear Media.

In this episode, Stuart Weitzman Global Head of Design Edmundo Castillo shares his story of how he become a shoe designer, how being part of the LGBTQ+ community has positively impacted his work and the power of shoes. "Shoes are the foundation of our bodies," he says. "They are the most intimate form of transportation. You want to be comfortable in them, not just physically, but also feel like that shoe speaks for you.”   Tune in to the full episode of the Shine Series presented by Stuart Weitzman, our conversations with inspiring figures about letting your strength shine through, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani.   Watch the Shine Series on video: https://bit.ly/3DvZ4eK Learn more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/2YdZA0R Discover Edmundo's Powerful Pride Design:https://bit.ly/3BtfdQq   Produced by Dear Media. 

In this episode, Stuart Weitzman global spokeswoman Serena Williams opens up about her love of our iconic 5050 boot (the "G.O.A.T. of Shoes," she says), her incredible friendship with Meghan Markle, making bold moves and more. "Bold moves can happen every day, in all walks of life," she says. "You don't have to be a professional athlete. It can happen every single day." Tune in to the full episode of the Shine Series presented by Stuart Weitzman, our conversations with inspiring figures about letting your strength shine through, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani.   Learn more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/3B4tenl   Explore more about the Shine Series: https://bit.ly/3gmBZRR   Discover the G.O.A.T of Shoes, the 5050 Boot: https://www.stuartweitzman.com/collections/sw-icons   Produced by Dear Media. 

Stay tuned for the Shine Series Presented by Stuart Weitzman launching on August 31st from Dear Media!

In this epsiode we sit down with a really compelling guest that educates us on the history, current state, and future of retail real estate evolution. Considered a leading expert on retail and the shopping center industry, Nick A. Egelanian pioneered the segmentation of retail into Commodity & Specialty sub-groups as the author of the retail chapter of the Urban Land Institute's Professional Real Estate Development: The ULI Guide to the Business, 3rd Edition in 2012. Mr. Egelanian served as VP of Real Estate & New Store Development for Crown Books and FAO Inc/Zany Brainy before forming SiteWorks Retail Real Estate Services in 1992. As President of SiteWorks, Nick has worked with clients including Stuart Weitzman, Balducci's, Jos. A. Bank, Starbucks, Justice, Lane Bryant, & Zoës Kitchen. Nick has also advised an array of owners & developers throughout North America, including Vornado Realty Trust, Cadillac Fairview, Madison Marquette, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust & Bayer Properties, with whom he partnered in the development of over 1.5M sq ft of Specialty Retail. He is currently acting as the chief retail advisor to Sagamore Development, the developer of nearly 250 acres of waterfront property in Baltimore, MD that will house Under Armour's new 4M sq ft headquarters facility & up to 1.5M sqft of retail in a 15M sqft mixed-use development. Mr. Egelanian is an active speaker & writer on retail trends & the evolution of the retail industry, & has coined the phrases “Post-Department Store Era” & “Convergence Era” in his numerous articles & editorials in publications such as Shopping Centers Today, Chain Store Age, Shopping Center Business, & the ULI's Urban Land Magazine. Nick teaches retail real estate development in the Colvin Real Estate Development graduate program within the UMD's School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation in College Park, MD & is a faculty member at the ICSC's Univ of Shopping Centers in Philadelphia & Riordan School in Miami. He earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree at the George Washington Univ National Law Center in 1982 & a BS degree in Finance from UMD, College Park in 1979. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

Carter's passion for the boutique fitness industry and savvy business sense is the driving force behind The Works Cycle. She brings years of strategic brand marketing and PR experience to the team. Carter played an integral role in developing The Works A Sweat Studio by Sarah Frick brand and continues to serve as the Director of Marketing for the studio. Full of hustle - not a single detail goes unnoticed with Carter at the helm. She believes in a customer centric approach to business, always curating the best possible brand experience in and out of the studio. She's the brain, the boss lady, the behind the scenes magic maker.   Topics of Conversation: Her childhood in Augusta Georgia What she learned from working in PR in NYC for 6 years Working for brands like Stuart Weitzman & styling people like Beyonce, Taylor swift & Gisele Strategic brand marketing, authenticity & brand experience Her passion for cycling & boutique fitness The Works & the Works Cycle Becoming a cycle instructor & what she's learned & so much more!   Connect with Carter: The Works Cycle Website Carter's Instagram The Works Cycle Instagram The Works Instagram   Thank you for listening! Sign up for my weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the Unique Way Podcast. When you sign up you get free access to my Human Design Masterclass. This newsletter is my fav place to connect & I strive to make them value packed. Cortney's Instagram The Unique Way Podcast Instagram Cortney's Website