Podcasts about vinroot

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Brentwood Country Mart, this conversation features Anya Hindmarch, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter, and our host Laura Vinroot Poole of Capitol. This episode was hosted  by transformational leadership coach, Ashley Wick and features profound insights from this powerful group of female leaders on entrepreneurship, reinvention, reframing fear, and so much more.

Laura Vinroot Poole has survived breast cancer and recently lost her mother. We talk about her wonderful Mom who just passed, her love for her native North Carolina, her Dad's races for Governor, her black designer wedding gown she got for $75 at a thrift store in San Francisco, the NC Republican Party and whether it has a future, and too much about my ignorance of women's fashion given that I have three daughters (and she has a daughter as well). Laura Vinroot Poole has her own podcast on the QUEEN CITY PODCAST NETWORK which you should definitely check out. It's called WHAT WE WORE and it's about people, not just fashion. Laura flies to Europe multiple times a year and she really knows fashion. She owns and runs her own stores: CAPITOL (Charlotte) CAPITOL BRENTWOOD, TABOR, and POOLE SHOP. She describes herself as “fashion retail's entrepreneurial rule-breaker.” Indeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode, Scott Newkirk turns the tables on Laura to reflect on the past 100 episodes. This lively discussion looks back on the evolution of the podcast, its comprehensive look at the fashion industry, and some of Laura's favorite moments.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston celebrate their 100th episode with 3 very special guests. The show kicks off less than an hour after new CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings was sworn in, as he sits down with the Councilmen to give his first interview as Chief. Then the show wraps up with two […] The post Ep100 – New Chief of Police Jennings 1st Interview, and former Mayors Gantt & Vinroot appeared first on PFM Hero.

In this episode, Laura Vinroot Poole and creative director Scott Newkirk discuss the recent Paris market, the state of the industry, and the bright (pink!) days to come.

In honor of Jane's return to Capitol Charlotte this month, we are re-releasing her fascinating episode.   Jane Pendry has lived a fashion fairytale starting her career in publishing at WWD and British Vogue, then onto major houses in Europe such as Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy, and eventually creating her own coveted brand that is a favorite of our clients for its tailored shapes and beautiful fabrics. Jane's story teaches us all the value of creating your own path and the beauty that comes with many different chapters and experiences.

In this episode, Laura speaks with dear friend and designer Meredith German -- Meredith's entertaining tales of her childhood spent at the iconic Greenbrier Hotel progress into a colorful journey through the fashion industry as a designer for Marc Jacobs, Draper James, Reed Krakoff, and now, heritage brand Bienen Davis.  There is much to learn through Meredith's experience from her decision to shutter her namesake collection to her latest chapter re-imagining a storied brand.

In this episode, we learn more about Barbara Tfank's fascinating journey from costume design to fashion design.  Most notably, we learn how Barbara paved the way for designers to dress and design for celebrities, which is now an enormous part of the fashion industry.  Barbara's iconic creations have been worn by Uma Thurman, Adele, Michele Obama, and many more, on their most monumental occasions.

Laura and Vivian sit down together in the months leading up to the launch of her new show, South by Somewhere, the opening of her two new restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, and the debut of her new cookbook.    Vivian shares her journey from North Carolina to New York and back home again as she prepares to expand into new markets with the release of her latest projects. 

In this special miniseries, Laura explores ideas around wellness with experts in the field.  The final episode of the series features holistic healing guide, Stacey Platt, who is a beloved member of the extended Capitol family.  She is based in Los Angeles and visits Charlotte several times a year to work with our clients.   This episode explores Stacey's unique journey from MBA student to professional organizer and now living into her calling as a healer.  There is so much to learn from Stacey about finding purpose through joy, living into our own lives rather than into the expectations others project, and so much more.

In this special miniseries, Laura explores ideas around wellness with experts in the field.  First up, Capitol's own professional coach, Sarah Olin.  Sarah Olin is also the founder of Luscious Mother, where she tackles the challenges of modern-day motherhood in groundbreaking ways.    Sarah Olin turns the tables on Laura to ask her about her own definition of wellbeing and what activities provide grounding in a very travel-oriented business. They also explore the well-being activities Laura loves from astrology to aura-soma.

Our final episode highlights some of our favorite moments from the wonderful stories shared throughout the season. There were stories of great successes and struggles, shared truths about motherhood and beyond, and entertaining industry tales.  Thank you for listening this season!

At 8-years-old, Stephan Janson declared his intention to become a couturier to his mother, and by 14, Stephan Janson had been to his Yves Saint Laurent show.  From there Stephan went on to work with many of the greats including Diane Von Furstenberg and Pucci, but ultimately decided he wanted to design his own collection despite what the industry dictated his path should be.  Stephan's self-possession from an early age and his great love story with Umberto Pasti will leave you inspired.

Booth Moore recalls that her first fashion memory was always having a purse as a child. Fast forward, Booth Moore has dedicated herself to a career on the editorial side of the fashion industry working with some of the most revered media brands including WWD, The LA Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.  Laura Vinroot Poole gets the unique opportunity to interview this legendary fashion critic who is rarely the interviewee.  In this conversation, Booth shares more about her reputable career, the state of fashion today, and above all, that she still loves a good purse.

Marie-Hélène de Taillac is a jewelry designer whose greatest love is the gemstone.  She treasures their imperfections and seeks to educate us on the way they connect us back to nature and spirituality.    In this conversation, Marie-Hélène shares more about her passion for the gemstones and her craft, her creative upbringing through her family and the fashion industry, and why she recently released her new book, Gold and Gems:  The Jewels of Marie-Hélène de Taillac.

Lela Rose is a Texas native who is known for her gorgeous ready-to-wear, bridal designs, and her most recent collection, Pearl.  This episode is both enlightening and light-hearted -- Lela describes how she manages to make business fun in a very tough industry and how she navigated being a first-time mother and entrepreneur in a time before being a working mother was so widely talked about.

Jane Scott Hodges is the founder of Leontine Linens based in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She creates the most gorgeous napkins, linens, and towels that often become family heirlooms. In this episode, Jane Scott Hodges shares more about the journey of her business from rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina to the acquisition of Eleanor Beard Studio, a Kentucky-based embroidery business, that makes her business what it is today.  

Adam Lippes' journey is unexpected – he began as a psychology major on a path to become an investment banker and instead became one of the industry's youngest creative directors at Oscar de la Renta.  Now, Adam is designing his beautiful namesake collection that reimagines American sportswear and stays true to his vision that clothing should always make a woman smile. In this episode, we learn more about Adam's journey to this latest chapter, his continued passion for the home space, and his new endeavor with his partner creating a luxurious new world for marijuana in the Berkshires.

Alejandra Alonso Rojas is originally from Madrid, Spain from a long line of interesting and independent women.  When Alejandra decided to launch her collection, she turned inward to herself and her family instead of looking for outside references.  The result is a gorgeous and rich collection that has landed her a spot in the 2019 CFDA class and in many of our clients' hearts.

Brooks Reitz is a Charleston restaurateur who owns Leon's, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern and founded Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.   Brooks has collaborated with us on several of our biggest occasions such as our 20th Anniversary Celebration and TABOR's Annual Bungalow Social.     Laura sat down with Brooks at the Garden & Gun offices in Charleston for this episode, which offers powerful insight from two creative entrepreneurs on deciding to work with a professional coach and the process of becoming a more authentic leader. 

Roksanda Ilinicic is a London-based, Serbian born designer who Capitol has carried for over 15 years.  Roksanda is known for her color and modest designs worn by a range of personalities from Michele Obama to Lady Gaga -- the thread is her ability to make women feel powerful and sheltered in her clothing.     Roksanda honestly shares on vulnerable topics from motherhood and being a business owner to her to decision to design only two collections a year.

Scott Newkirk, our visual director and buyer of TABOR, turns the tables and interviews Laura Vinroot Poole for this special episode.  Laura and Scott discuss the highlights from market in Milan and Paris, the buying process, and some of Laura’s favorite stops along the way.

Jane Pendry has lived a fashion fairytale starting her career in publishing at WWD and British Vogue, then onto major houses in Europe such as Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy, and eventually creating her own coveted brand that is a favorite of our clients for its tailored shapes and beautiful fabrics.    Jane's story teaches us all the value of creating your own path and the beauty of many different chapters and experiences.

Our beloved visual director, Scott Newkirk, began his prolific career in New York over thirty years ago working with some of the most iconic brands of the era.  Tune in as Scott shares his beginnings in the fashion industry in the 1980s and his path to self discovery along the way.

Ann Howell Bullard is an emerging designer carried in Capitol Brentwood and Poole Shop.  She creates gorgeous and playful hand-painted leather bags right here in North Carolina. In this episode, Ann Howell and Laura connect on shared experiences as native North Carolinians and the trials that come with growing a new business .   This is a great conversation for entrepreneurs in the design field interested in learning more about a fellow entrepreneur's unique path.

Nick Fouquet is the founder and designer behind his namesake hat collection known for unique style and craftsmanship.   Nick chats with Laura about his younger years as the son of a fashion model and and the winding journey of his adulthood that led him to this very moment in his career.  What sounds like a fortuitous path to the whimsical Nick Fouquet world we know, was actually luck met with preparation punctuated by Nick's unwavering passion and perseverance to keep his business growing.  We think you will enjoy the good lessons and the good laughs in this episode.

Tonne Goodman is a legend in the fashion industry producing some of the most iconic fashion images of our time.  Her meteoric rise through the fashion industry is a lively tale full of the best and the brightest in the field; Tonne was discovered by Diana Vreeland who she later worked for at the Met, she produced an iconic shoot with Helmut Newton on her first day at the New York Times, and most recently Tonne served as the fashion director at Vogue for 20 years. Tonne also generously shares her experience as a working mother and what she envisions for her life next.  

Cult favorite fashion designer, Tracy Feith, grew up in Sherman, Texas as the son of an Air Force major. On this episode, Laura and Tracy discuss his unexpected launch from small-town Texas into a fortuitous career in the fashion industry that has been filled with many moments of kismet, but also devastating lows. In the end, Tracy's journey ultimately circles around his fundamental love of designing and constructing beautiful clothes.   We are thrilled to be a part of Tracy's latest chapter with his new endeavor, Feith Club.  Shop our collaboration with Feith Club at www.shop-capitol.com or in our Los Angeles location at the Brentwood Country Mart.

Laura's longtime friend Hamlin O'Kelley turns the tables and asks Laura about her fashion history, their friendship from boarding school into adulthood, and her best, and worst, style journeys.

Hamlin O’Kelley has been one of Laura Vinroot Poole’s best friends for over 30 years.  Join us for an episode that serves as a crash course on quintessential Southern men’s style with many great laughs along the way.

Pam Stowe is one of the most creative individuals in the Capitol family.  Pam is known for showing up to a dinner party in character and has always had a flair for the dramatic.  We learn in this episode that this started early for her – in fact, Lumberton, North Carolina may never forget her debut as homecoming queen.

Sarah Wrenn is the woman behind our coveted Capitol dinner parties.  In this episode, Laura interviews Sarah to find out more about her culinary journey and what she wore along the way.

Lisa Dargan is an iconic member of the Capitol family – everyone is always delighted to see her walk into a room and takes note of what she is wearing.  This episode explores her sartorial beginnings and offers great style anecdotes along the way.

In March, 2019 we opened a new Capitol location in the storied Brentwood Country Mart on the west side of Los Angeles. One of the most exciting parts of this journey is our new partnership with one of Laura’s best friends - and biggest inspirations - Irene Neuwirth. In this episode we learn about the beginnings of Irene’s business, a tough time that produced one of her best collections, and what she has her sights set on next. 

In this episode, Haskell shares the stories of her childhood and the women who influenced her -- stay tuned for lively tales of her glamorous grandmother who was known to fire off a shotgun wearing a dress and her sartorial-minded mother who opened a retail store on the first floor of their home in Martinsville, Virginia.  In this line of unexpected women, Haskell is equally unique in her perspective and style, which she shares with the world through her role as Style Director of Garden & Gun magazine.

Mira Mikati is known for her collection of colorful pieces with cartoon-like embroidery and positive affirmations.  Mira Mikati's life began with leaving Lebanon in the midst of the civil war at six-years-old, but she has always chosen to focus on creating a beautiful world for herself and others through the bright designs of her namesake brand and her internationally-renowned specialty store, Plum, in Beirut.

Pamela Love is a long-time friend of Capitol -- we are as inspired by her gorgeous jewelry as we are by her unique spirit.  In this episode, Pamela shares her personal journey from her first creative endeavor via an award-winning short film to apprenticing with famed artist Francesco Clemente and eventually launching the Pamela Love collection.  She also offers insight into her dynamic intellectual pursuits from studying the occult to learning tarot as a child.

Identical twins Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato are the co-owners of Lizzie Fortunato, a jewelry collection that Laura has supported for nearly ten years.  Their styles are uniquely their own, and their polarity is undoubtedly what makes their business so successful.  From "nama-approved outfits" to their first Bergdorf Goodman order and, this lively duo produces a lot of laughs while taking us on a sentimental tour of their fashion journey.

Politicians who rely on targeted tax incentives to help recruit businesses to North Carolina share a common trait with teenagers who stuff their faces with the first piece of chocolate cake they see. Joseph Coletti, John Locke Foundation senior fellow, explains that analogy as he dissects this state’s incentives policy. Coletti explains why the politicians — and teenagers — would benefit from considering alternatives. Charlotte’s Sugar Creek Charter School has demonstrated clear success. But school founder and former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot says that success followed early struggles. Vinroot explained recently for state lawmakers how an early threat of closing prompted Sugar Creek leaders to improve the school’s performance. A national education expert recently urged N.C. lawmakers to add more local spending flexibility to the state’s school funding formula. Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab explained how North Carolina could benefit from a formula establishing a more direct link between taxpayer money and particular students. The former Dorothea Dix mental hospital campus in downtown Raleigh is moving closer to conversion into the area’s largest park. Kate Pearce, Dix Park planner for Raleigh’s city government, recaps key pieces of the park planning discussion and looks ahead to the next steps in the process. The top statewide race on this year’s N.C. election ballot features Republican state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jackson. Democrat Anita Earls already has announced plans to challenge Jackson, and other candidates could file for the office starting June 18. Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, handicaps the race and explains its significance for the high court’s future.

Rebecca Vinroot, Director of Social Services for James City County, joins us this week to talk about the opening of the Housing Choice Voucher list and all of the financial and supportive services available to residents. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Richard Vinroot, former Mayor of Charlotte, school choice advocate, and a founder of Sugar Creek Charter School in Charlotte, talks about school choice at a Shaftesbury Society Special Presentation at the John Locke Foundation. Photo courtesy of Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson Music: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Untitled # 10