Best isabelle wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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169. Christophe Desmaison | The Showroom Visionary 51:47

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Christophe Desmaison is the founder of CD Network and the champion of many brands you know and love. From coming to New York with 3 suitcases in the early 90s to representing some of the biggest brands in fashion like Golden Goose, there is so much to learn from this showroom visionary. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on th…

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168. Isabel Wilkinson Schor | The Unexpected Journey to Attersee 43:49

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Isabel Wilkinson Shor is the founder of Attersee and a journalist turned fashion-industry entrepreneur. Isabel shares how a single conversation changed the course of her career… and how she overcame imposter syndrome to become a remarkable designer and businesswoman. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capi…

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167. Amy Larocca | How To Be Well 52:53

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Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist who spent two decades at New York Magazine. Her book, how to Be Well, takes a hard look at the wellness industry and its effects on women today. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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166. Marianne McDonald | The Business of Denim 45:01

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Marianne McDonald is the creative director of Citizens of Humanity and our first denim designer. She’s worked with denim both as an entrepreneur… starting her own collection… and also iconic brands like the Gap. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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165. Alissa Zachary | The Entrepreneurial Spirit 35:13

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Alissa Zachary worked her way through the fashion industry with respected brands like the Row, developing her keen eye for design. Alissa used her extensive experience and her innate entrepreneurial spirit to launch her own brand, High Sport, starting with the perfect pant. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.sh…

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EP27 Emily Craig OLY MBE "...trying to find my new normal ...and trying to find out how much I can tolerate ...and find out how much I want to tolerate". 21:32

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Emily first discovered rowing through the British Indoor Rowing Championships at the age of 12. After winning a silver medal she decided to go to her local rowing club, Bewl Bridge Rowing Club, and almost immediately set her sights on competing at the Olympics one day. Emily first represented GB at the U23 World Championships in 2013 whilst studyin…

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164. ARCHIVE | Live from the Brentwood Country Mart with Anya Hindmarch, Gregg Renfrew, and Laura Vinroot Poole 35:34

2M ago35:34

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As my friend Gregg Renfrew re-launches her company and Anya Hindmarch visits our Charlotte store, I wanted to re-air this powerful conversation led by transformational coach, Ashley Wick. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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163. Clare Hornby | On Building ME+EM 35:06

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Clare Hornby is the founder and CEO of the UK-based ME+EM. Clare’s inspiring entrepreneurial story includes a mid-career pivot from advertising to fashion… and becoming a respected leader in an industry she knew nothing about. Clare shares insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of understanding your customer's real needs. Find us on Inst…

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162. Tommy Ton | On the Street 50:22

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Tommy Ton is one of fashion’s first street style photographers. Tommy jumped into the industry at a pivotal time, when bloggers and fashion first collided. He is a pioneer of the integration of fashion and digital media and he was born to tell this story. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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EP26 Phil Wilkinson ..."Sport has the power to change the world..." 19:36

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Phil Wilkinson and I only met for the first time two months ago. Phil is a highly talented and dedicated global PR and communications professional and mental fitness coach. As Head of PR and Communications at World Rugby for the past seven years, Phil was responsible for implementing and driving World Rugby’s communications strategy, as the sport s…

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161. Ellen Carey | Fashion & The City 54:33

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Ellen Carey has been a part of the fashion industry for over 30 years — She has created a career out of supporting emerging designers and encourages everyone to find their own unique path within the industry.By Laura Vinroot Poole

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EP25 Aoife O'Brien..."hard as it was at the time to accept what was going on...it is what has spurred me on to do what I'm doing now..." 29:16

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Aiofe O'Brien is the founder and host of the award winning "Happier at Work" podcast. I have so much to learn from Aiofe and tuning into her podcast is one of my treats when travelling or needing to plug into something that This conversation offers so much about what inspired her to do the work she's continuing to create. This story is an amazing e…

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EP24 Bill Carmody..."I would love to offer the world "www.askbill.us" as a technology platfrom that feels real..." 30:23

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This conversation was such an inspiration and so joyful in so many ways!!! Bill Carmody is the founder of www.askbill.us Bill has had and is having the most incredible career. He is also the most amazing human being and father. I met him through the pheneomal work and community that is Shirzad Chamine's Posititive Intelligence Bill was Chief Coachi…

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160. Ivan Shaw | A Career in Photos 51:07

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Ivan Shaw is the former photography director at Vogue, for over twenty years, and an amazing orator of the stories and excitement of Vogue at the height of the magazine. He shares a wealth of wisdom from his career at Condé Nast where he is now the Corporate Photography Director of Condé Nast and Visuals Editor for The World of Interiors. Find us o…

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159. Pati Dubroff | Beauty & Being 47:51

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Pati Dubroff is an exceptional makeup artist who works with some of the biggest names in fashion and Hollywood. Her superpower is her ability to make women feel their most beautiful without ever “losing the person” underneath.By Laura Vinroot Poole

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EP23 Natasha Miller ..."I was experiencing some really deep...sometimes dark feelings ...and there was also a sweetness..." 27:24

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Natasha Miller is the award winning founder and host of the podcast "Bitter/Sweet". Natasha is also the founder of Miller Libertine. Miller Libertine design sensory food experiences that create deep connections between people, brands and communities. When food tells a story it stirs emotions, starts conversations, creates memories. Using the power …

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158. Mary Katrantzou | An Independent Voice 34:53

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Mary Katrantzou is a London-based independent designer who has designed her namesake business for nearly 20 years and recently appointed Bulgari's first-ever Creative Director of Leather Goods and Accessories. Her story is an incredible lesson on focus, creativity and being responsible to your talent and your own voice.…

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EP 22 Fleur Iannazzo ..."I wish I'd have had someone with me that could have helped..." 29:21

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When could there possibly be a more real and urgent need for a money and wellbeing coach than now?? Fleur Iannazzo is not only an amazing friend whom I've known for almost 7 years...she is also an exceptionally talented Money Wellbeing Expert and Coach. AND!! an award winning author...having just been awarded the "Money Inclusion and Awareness Awar…

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157. Melissa Morris | Redefining the Handbag 41:37

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Melissa Morris is the founder of a luxury leather goods company, Métier. Her unique way of coming to fashion through sculpture and business has created a completely innovative handbag. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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EP21 Alison Sayers "...there's always unknowns...the current is always going to take you in directions that maybe you didn't quite predict..." 33:45

6M ago33:45

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In this conversation, the main theme is exploration and I had so much fun exploring Alison Sayers' beautiful mess. We cover a lot in a very short space of time, including how it is to be an older parent, what it means to guide others, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and so many other topics. I hope you find as much value in this conversation a…

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EP20 Loren Greiff ..."their confidence and dignity...their self respect...transformed!! 24:04

7M ago24:04

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Loren has such a wealth of experience, insights and gems in this conversation... As Loren says on Linkedin about her creation..."Portfolio Rocket" ... What Sets Us Apart? No cookie-cutter approaches Strategies tailored to your unique journey A focus on what truly matters to you. I particularly loved the focus switching between all generations in th…

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156. Brett Heyman | Fashion Meets Cannabis 38:15

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Brett Heyman of Edie Parker is an energetic entrepreneur who started with handbags and is now passionately forging her way into the cannabis business.By Laura Vinroot Poole

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155. Carolina Castiglioni | Live at Capitol 33:18

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This special episode was recorded live from the Capitol courtyard with host Laura Vinroot Poole and designer Carolina Castiglioni. Carolina shares her incredible fashion industry legacy - her family started and later sold Marni - and how they are forging into the future with her collection Plan C.By Laura Vinroot Poole

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EP19: Scott MacGregor..."you know...'people over everything' has been a mantra I've had ...for ever..." 26:34

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Scott Macgregor is, amongst so many other extraordinary accolades, founder of the one and the only "The Outlier Project". I have met and continue to meet the most exceptional people through the TOP community...and my life has been fundamentally changed and enriched by being a part of it. Here is more information about Scott. LinkedIn: http://linked…

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EP18: Mark Holden..."...but guess what, it's always round the corner...!" 23:59

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Mark Holden is a certified financial planner ...and so much more!! I absolutely loved this conversation with Mark. It is fuelled with such energy, such generosity and such razor sharp insight. As Mark himself says on his LinkedIn profile: "Who are my clients? High performers...people who aren't sitting around...people who enjoy building relationshi…

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EP17: Abbie Carter and Clare Mroz...(in amongst all the fun!!) two very special ladies from Patch... 21:03

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These two ladies were an absolute JOY!! to speak with...Abbie Carter and Clare Mroz from the incredible Patch... We covered... Canada. Community. Live recording! Dealing with uncertainty. Dealing with the unexpected. Inclusivity. The crucial importance of teamwork. The joy of the beautiful mess. And a lot of laughter!! Abbie Carter: linkedin.com/in…

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EP16: Amber Williams..."I will never say that there are four stages, seven stages...whatever stages of grief..." 26:19

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This conversation with Amber Williams was a genuine light bulb learning process for me... Amber has an exceptional story related to her work as a nurse, arriving at oncology a little later in her nursing career...and then following where life unexpectedly took her next with such courage and commitment. Amber has also experienced grief in many diffe…

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EP15: Lyndsay Dowd: "...What am I really good at? What do I love to do? And how can I help people the most?" 35:47

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Introducing the iiiincredible Lyndsay!! Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host, and Disruptor. She is an accomplished leader, decorated seller and has successfully managed large, diverse, high-performing sales teams over the last 25 years. 23 of those years were spent climbing the ranks at IBM. Lyndsay was also a Featured G…

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154. Trish Wescoat Pound | A Winding Journey 45:32

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Trish Wescoat Pound founded TWP after a winding journey through the fashion industry from Theory to her first brand, Haute Hippie. She is a testament to the full circle nature of life now partnering with Andrew Rosen of Theory, 30 years later. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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EP14: Nadia Nagamootoo..."Beyond Discomfort: Why inclusive leadership is so hard (and what you can do about it) 23:07

9M ago23:07

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Introducing the amazing "Nadia Nagamootoo"... Nadia Nagamootoo (she/her) is a prolific diversity, equity & inclusion thought leader, a global keynote speaker, award-winning businesswoman, and best-selling author. Nadia’s work is driven by her purpose to create ripples of change in every organisation and person she touches; striving for a world wher…

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Joe Jacobi: Gold Medal Winner Shares Golden Insights about life as an Olympian 34:07

11M ago34:07

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An incredible conversation with Olympian Joe Jacobi. Joe is an American former slalom canoeist who competed from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the C2 event at Barcelona in 1992. This episode is recorded from his home in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. Joe shares fantastic life evolutions…

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153. Clare V | Starting Small 44:13

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Clare Vivier of Clare V is a remarkable designer and entrepreneur who shares her journey from making bags out of her home to running stores across the country. She still runs her business out of Los Angeles, now with a team of 140 people. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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152. ARCHIVE | Georgia Dant of Marfa Stance 51:23

1y ago51:23

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On this episode, Laura learns how Georgia Dant took her experience with iconic brands like Burberry and Rag & Bone and poured it into creating Marfa Stance, a revolutionary outerwear collection. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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151. ARCHIVE | Nili Lotan 41:18

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Nili Lotan is an Israeli born, New York based designer. She climbed the ranks at Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica over 23 years before she began again, creating her namesake collection. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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Jen Laffin: Converting Inner Doubt to Perseverance and Passion. 31:13

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Jen Laffin is a former teacher turned mindset coach. She joins Isabel to discuss overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and procrastination. Her teaching career, filled with the challenges of educating the whole child, has given her the tools to help individuals achieve their goals. From being a social worker and a psychologist for her students …

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Jiten Patel: Stigma of Exclusion to Maximizing Diversity Through Inclusion 35:27

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How we frame things can change the outcomes. Jiten didn't speak English when he first went to school in the UK. None. He felt isolated, confused, and alone. . When new students, who also didn't speak much English, were assigned seats next to Jiten, offered a perspective to truly feel the stigma of exclusion. Isabel, our host, dives a little deeper …

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Tom Doherty: Teen parents, Pivot or Perish, and D-Suite @ Facebook. 32:55

1y ago32:55

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We were all born to matter and have gifts to share with the world. That's Tom Doherty's life mission. Listen to Isabel navigate through Tom's Beautiful Mess called life. Tom's incredible story stems from challenges and chaos of childhood as he was raised by two teenage parents, challenges and chaos from childhood. As well, how he found himself as "…

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150. Josh Patner | Everything But A Super Model 45:50

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Josh Patner has touched every part of the fashion industry. He has been a fashion journalist, a store owner, a designer, buyer, and even a professor. Josh’s story includes creating one of the most coveted brands of the 2000s, Tuleh. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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149. Stephanie Danan | Film to Fashion 37:12

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Stephanie Danan is a film producer turned fashion designer. With a little bit of money and no experience, she designed her collection, Co, that was quickly embraced by her clients and the fashion industry. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol @stephaniedanan @co Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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148. Peter Cohen | A Hungry Eye 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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Peter Cohen is a fashion industry enigma - he is an independent designer who has been successfully creating beautiful clothes from his atelier in Los Angeles for over 30 years.By Laura Vinroot Poole

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147. ARCHIVE | Jenny Belushi & Heather Rosenfield 51:44

1+ y ago51:44

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Heather Rosenfield and Jenny Belushi are the co-creators of Poppy Store, an enchanting children’s boutique in California. This episode offers an inspiring look at their serendipitous partnership and why being a children’s retailer is truly joyous. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com…

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146. Fearless | Jennifer Meyer 38:08

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Why is Jennifer Meyer so inspiring? She pursued her passion for jewelry with no experience and was met with great success. Learn how she continues to move through life and business with little fear. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.comBy Laura Vinroot Poole

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145. Lee Mathews | 25 Years of Staying True 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

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Lee Mathews is an Australian designer who started her career as an illustrator and later began her fashion journey with simple tea parties in her home. She is now celebrating 25 years in business and continues to stay true to her own design aesthetic and what her clients want to wear. Find Lee (and us!) on Instagram: @leemathewsau @whatweworepodcas…

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Zora Lazarov: Exploring psychological unsafety 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

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Zora speaks with us about her ‘jump’ from working for a number of high end organisations…Including Apple, Deloitte, Ericsson, Ikea and Syngenta to name a few…as a psychologist, senior people partner numerous leadership teams…to becoming a ‘mumpreneur’ who works with mindset and behaviour disruption. Through this work Zora crafts really concrete and…

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144. Becky Malinsky | Light Bulb Moments 38:29

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Becky Malinsky was the deputy fashion director of the Wall Street Journal and contributed to numerous other publications including Glamour, Lucky and GQ throughout her publishing career. As people began returning to the office post-pandemic, Becky had a "light bulb moment" realizing no one knew how to get dressed and she was just the person to help…

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E08: Steve Arntz....‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire’...and a father and a husband. Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first’ really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement. We hear about Steve’s spouse and children. We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging tha…

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143. Derek Lam | New Beginnings 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

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Derek Lam is a prolific designer starting his latest chapter at Callas Milano from his new home in Paris. This legendary American fashion designer shares his journey from the early days of his career at Michael Kors to launching and selling his namesake brand. You will enjoy the insights he shares about on creating what he loves and his choice to f…

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142. Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra | A Life Intertwined 39:11

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Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra are the dapper duo behind Costello Tagliapietra. Over 30 years of working together they've accomplished something rare - they've continued to look forward and disrupt the fashion supply chain through their businesses Resonance and JCRT, while also looking back to relaunch their collection, Costello Tagliapie…

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E07: Keri-Lynne Shaw …”you are allowed to love what you do and get the pay to match…I love helping people learn how to advocate for themselves and I do think it’s what I was meant to do” 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

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Keri-Lynne Shaw describes herself as a ….. KL describes how much power the phrase has for her when it comes to life and when it comes to career. We explore the frequent ‘mucky/messy’ situations that KL has come across as a Chief People Officer. How important it is to talk about these messy situations, and how by talking about it allows us to explor…

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E06: Minola Jac “...a journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice…” 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

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Minola Jac has written the most exceptional book “Everyday Inspiration for Change” (or “my baby doorstopper”!!) … We chat about the book initially before diving into Minola’s incredible journey through her work and life. Minola has a way of articulating moments that will stay with you for many weeks after hearing this conversation. A journalist by …

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