At BABCO, we build iconic brands and products. This series brings those conversations to life… spotlighting operators who prove what works in the real world and the principles we use every day to build, scale, and stick in people’s heads.
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Career, Parenthood and Hard Truths with Andrei Herasimchuk
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What does it really mean to “have it all”? In this deeply honest conversation, Olivia sits down with longtime mentor and design leader Andrei Herasimchuk to unpack the realities of career growth, motherhood, and intentional tradeoffs. They revisit advice given years earlier, reflect on how it landed differently before and after kids, and explore ho…
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Self-Love, Storytelling, and Starting Over with Richard Banfield
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In this episode of Building Iconic, Olivia sits down with designer, entrepreneur, author, and Second Harvest co-founder Richard Banfield for a deeply human conversation about identity, reinvention, and the courageous work of becoming yourself again after life-changing events. Richard shares how grief, community, creative expression, and design thin…
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The Future of Product Design: When Everyone Becomes a Builder – with Gabriella Hachem
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In this episode, Olivia sits down with Gabriella Hachem, co-founder of Dessn, the platform redefining how product teams build by anchoring design directly inside production. They explore what it really means to build something iconic-and why solving foundational problems requires deep conviction, thoughtful craft, and the willingness to be a little…
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From Frog to 40|50: Alison Rand’s Framework for Human-Centered Growth
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Alison Rand has shaped some of the most respected design cultures in tech—from Frog and Hot Studio to SAP—before turning her focus to the intersection of design, humanity, and midlife. Her new book, Finding Sense and Purpose in Design Leadership (MIT Press), explores how personal history, emotion, and cultural systems shape the way we build and lea…
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Keep Moving: Olympian Mindset for Building Legacy with Mechelle Freeman
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In this powerful conversation, Olivia sits down with Olympian and coach Mechelle Freeman—three-time Olympic gold medalist and founder of MF 100—to unpack the mindset, faith, and systems that have defined her journey from athlete to visionary leader. Mechelle shares how she turned moments of setback into full-circle triumphs, from dropping the baton…
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Building Gold Front: Fear, Vision, and the Art of Category Design with Josh Lowman
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In this episode of Building Iconic, Olivia sits down with Josh Lowman, founder and CEO of Gold Front, a San Francisco–based category design studio behind some of the world’s most forward-thinking brands. Josh shares how he turned fear into action—launching Gold Front in his forties after years of hesitation—and why the agency’s hybrid approach to s…
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Clear Skin, Clear Startup: Ahana’s Physics-Fueled Beauty Tech Play
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Olivia sits down with Ahana, founder and CEO of Clear, a YC-backed beauty tech company that tells you which skincare products actually do something instead of just draining your wallet. Ahana went from physics student to accidental entrepreneur after years of acne, useless prescriptions, and too many doctors who didn’t talk to each other. Armed wit…
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