Since 2011, Tracey Toole has channeled her love of baking and sewing into creating Traceytoole Designs, a line of tabletop linens, blankets, and home goods. As the founder, owner, and creative director, Tracey crafts each vintage-inspired piece by hand in Brooklyn, using sustainable materials such as upcycled, organic, and deadstock fabrics. In this episode, Tracy speaks with JB Johnson and shares her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania and studying design in Portland, to working in New York's fashion industry. She discusses the challenges and successes she faced moving from a stable job to freelancing and starting her own business. Tracy emphasizes the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and following one's creative passions.

Alicia Proctor is a Senior Executive, Visual Experience and Store Design leader who creates best in class visual storytelling for iconic/ luxury brands. She has led the visual strategy for Lancôme, Dior, Estee Lauder Companies Global Designer Fragrance division and Clinique NA. Her expertise includes designing innovative environments capturing the brand vision and elevating the consumer journey. In this episode, Alicia talks with Alicynne Sher about her illustrious career in luxury and beauty, from her beginnings in California and Idaho to prominent roles at Estee Lauder. They discuss career transitions, challenges, and the evolving retail industry, highlighting the importance of storytelling and networking.

Alicynne Sher is a purpose driven, high impact and global seasoned commercial leader driving revenue growth and results for companies who support principles of the circular economy thru technology, recommerce, B2B and B2C business models. A certified digital marketing professional with years of experience leading customer strategy for sales success.  In this episode, Alicynne talks with Alicia Proctor about her extensive career in the retail and fashion industry. Alison shares her Midwest origins and her journey through roles at luxury brands like Versace and Ralph Lauren. She emphasizes the importance of continual learning and sustainability, expressing her commitment to working with companies focused on sustainable practices for the future.

Vanessa is recognized as one of the most established and respected global voices in fashion and luxury PR. In the nearly two decades since founding BPCM, Vanessa has been instrumental in building legacy brands and launching brands that have become household names. ​An expert in navigating the ever-changing landscape, Vanessa often serves as industry insider and ally helping to usher in the latest industry disruption through her ability to anticipate market shifts and upcoming innovations.​ In this episode, Vanessa von Bismarck speaks with her business partner, Carrie Ellen Phillips about her unexpected journey into the PR industry. Vanessa shares her transition from being a commodities trader in London to starting a PR agency in New York. She offers insightful advice on building confidence and taking risks, while emphasizing the importance of connectivity and the joy of watching others grow.

Carrie Ellen Phillips is a partner in the global strategic communications and consulting firm BPCM, which she co-founded with Vanessa von Bismarck in 1999. Carrie spearheads BPCM’s flourishing Sustainability and Impact practice and has transformed it into the fastest-growing part of the agency. She is an established industry strategist in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle arenas, helping brands set and achieve sustainability and impact-driven goals while maintaining growth and profitability. She is a frequent speaker and advisor to the Bard MBA in Sustainability, a lecturer at Columbia University, and an advisor to private equity funds Closed Loop Partners and ReGen. She was also a founding partner of the U.S. Coalition on Sustainability at the United Nations and a policy advisor to the New Standard Institute. In this episode, Carrie speaks with her business partner, Vanessa von Bismarck. Carrie discusses their business, a strategic communications agency specializing in fashion, lifestyle, beauty, automotive, and sustainability. Carrie also highlights the importance of pursuing work that excites you and shares insights into their sustainability practice developed over recent years.

Mawuse Ziegbe is a fashion executive with 15+ years of experience in management, marketing, strategy, and business development. She is the Regional Director, Americas for Camper, a Spanish contemporary footwear brand with presence in over 100 countries. In her current role, she oversees strategy and operations for North and South America across all sales channels, including digital, wholesale, retail, and distributor businesses. She has lived around the world and led teams in Europe, Oceania, and North America. Previously, she was an entertainment professional for media companies such as BET, MTV, and The Boston Globe. She holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from IESE Business School. In this episode, Mawuse speaks with Ro Wilson about her start in entertainment journalist, transitioning to digital content and marketing in Europe, and eventually moving into general management roles in Australia and the Americas. She discusses how pursuing an MBA in Barcelona helped her pivot into the business side of fashion, emphasizing the importance of a global perspective and building strong professional relationships.

Rochelle Wilson has 7+ years of experience at the world's leading social/digital media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube) which has afforded her a deep-level of understanding to manage brand and performance marketing campaigns across social and content-focused platforms. As an effective relationship builder, listener, and problem solver she aims to deepen relationships with my key stakeholders to grow their business needs. In this interview, Ro Wilson chats with Mawuse Ziegbe about her educational path at the University of Illinois, how she landed her internship at Google and her professional experiences at major companies like Meta and TikTok. She also shares insights on digital marketing, her passion for photography, and her plans to pivot towards brand marketing in the future.

Laura Stillo is an award-winning creative lead who tells brand stories through a dynamic and authentic lens. She is a Senior Producer, Branded Video at Dotdash Meredith where she leads communication between talent, high-level advertising clients and creative production teams on behalf of publications such as Entertainment Weekly, People, InStyle and more. She has developed and produced video content across the entertainment and digital media landscape for companies such as HBO Max, BuzzFeed, Hello Sunshine, The New York Times and Condé Nast Entertainment. She’s an original producer for the acclaimed Vogue series 73 Questions. She is based in New York, NY. On this episode, Laura talks with Michael Kilian, Laura shares her journey from studying advertising to navigating the 2010 recession. She also discusses her unique path through music journalism and her time at Condé Nast, where she worked on projects like Vogue’s “73 Questions."

Michael Kilian is a NYC-based senior art director and designer with deep experience leading design teams to craft compelling products for major brands. His unique skill set spans print and digital - he's created everything from CPG packaging, to brand identity, to graphic tees, to social media campaigns, all of which tell visual stories that connect with a brand’s audience to drive business results. He is currently an Art director at BuzzFeed, leading Brand Licensing Design, shaping the retail look of brands like Hot Ones and Tasty. On this episode, Michael talks with Laura Stillo about his journey from growing up in New York to leading brand design at BuzzFeed. He highlights his early career in graphic design and how his love for skateboarding and analog design influences his work.

Alison Beckner is a writer, communications strategist and experience enhancer. After decades in executive roles in international fashion and luxury industries, through healing arts vertical red thread, she now puts her personal expansion tools into practice to help people get out of their heads and into their bodies, combining a variety of modalities that are transformative, informative and simple. On this episode, Jessica Moriber interviews Alison , a communications strategist turned embodiment facilitator. Alison shares her journey from working in the international fashion and luxury industries to her current work, which focuses on creating immersive, transformative experiences that help people get out of their heads and into their bodies. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, connection, and the power of breath in her work.

Jessica Moriber is a Holistic Life Coach and Wellness Specialist. She has trained with the leading Health and wellness institutions and works with a diverse array of clients including from fashion to tech including Google and Medtronic among others. Her focus is on practical lifestyle shifts that lead to authentic transformation She supports individuals and companies in addressing the root cause of overwhelm, stress and adversity so that they optimize their health and wellbeing through creating a foundation of inner resilience. She works with clients 1:1, in groups and corporate workshops. On this episode, Jessica talks with Alison Beckner about holistic life coaching where she blends wellness and life coaching to help clients transform their lives. She shares how her career evolved from fashion and hospitality, which organically transitioned her into the wellness space.

Samantha Yeager is a seasoned supply chain specialist within the apparel space. With a track record of success at iconic fashion brands such as Rag and Bone, Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein, Samantha has spent her career deep in product development and expanding through the retail supply chain. She prides herself on her ability to organize the chaos while creating simplified and streamlined processes wherever she goes. Samantha currently leads the retail division at SoulCycle and in this episode discusses her pivot from luxury fashion houses to the active apparel space. On this episode, Bridie McPhie interviews Samantha Yeager about her career transition into fitness retail. Samantha shares key roles at major fashion brands and details about her current role overseeing SoulCycle’s retail division.

Australian-born and New York-based for 6 years, Bridie is a dynamic marketing professional with expertise across fashion, tech, and sustainability. In her role as Senior Lead of US Marketing at Back Market, she helps to drive innovative strategies and growth to reshape the future of technology. On this episode, Bridie talks with Samantha Yeager about her diverse career journey from fashion journalism to digital marketing. She also shares his transition from Brisbane to New York and her current role in promoting refurbished tech and sustainability.

Blair Levin Stroh is a Costume Designer based in Los Angeles. Blair has worked on shows like American Idol, High School Musical the series and the recent remake of Bel Air. As a celebrity stylist, she has traveled and toured the world with Mariah Carey for over a decade. On this episode, Blair talks with Dani Des Roches about her journey from Philadelphia to working with top fashion brands and celebrities.

Dani Des Roches is a circular apparel designer and founder of Picnicwear, an apparel and accessories brand made in the USA from vintage and deadstock materials. Dani specializes in knitwear, having spent a decade designing sweaters for large retailers like Urban Outfitters and Express. Her most recent role is as the Director of Sourcing Partnerships at Nest, a non-profit that advocates and supports artisans and makers in the global handcraft sector. In her position, she supports the organization’s relationships with brands, designers, and retailers who are looking to source products from artisan and maker communities in the US and around the world. On this episode, Dani speaks with Blair Levin Stroh and shares her journey from growing up in Vancouver with a family-owned fashion business to her varied career in knitwear design. She also dives into what her role entails at Nest.

Fiona Cummings impressive career spans over 25 years in the fashion and sportswear industry, where she has worked for renowned global retailers and brands including NEXT, PRIMARK, ADIDAS, and LACOSTE. Throughout her journey, Fiona has held various roles, from buying and category management to her most recent positions in wholesale. On this episode, Fiona talks with Aimee Brown about her 20 plus year career in wholesale and her various roles at big retail brands.

Aimee Brown boasts over 20 years of experience in Fashion Merchandising spending the last 12 years focused on E-commerce. Brown has worked across the spectrum of retail, including full-price luxury, off-price, big-box, and vertical retailers. Throughout her career, her unwavering focus has been on bringing exciting products to market while achieving substantial revenue growth. Currently running her consultancy, AME&Co, she focuses on Business Development, Merchandising, Sustainability, and circularity. On this episode, Aimee talks with Fiona Cummings about her transition from living in London to starting her fashion career in New York.

Madison is a Strategic Partnerships Specialist at Helpsy, a certified B-Corp with the primary mission of keeping clothing out of the trash. At Helpsy, Madison forms partnerships with fashion brands to divert excess inventory, damages, returns, samples, misprints and more from ending up in waste streams. She works to craft personalized strategies for each brand to maximize value and reduce negative environmental impact. On this episode, Madison talks with Dana about her time in advertising production to landing her first job in sustainability.

Dana Davis joined Mara Hoffman in 2010 and successfully centralized and grew the company’s Production and Design Departments, secured partnerships with facilities around the world, and was integral in the company’s transformation into the recognizable and widely distributed brand that it is today. In 2015, Davis spearheaded the company’s transition towards sustainability, focusing on increased and innovative responsible manufacturing as well as supply chain evaluation, and now sits as the company's VP of Sustainability, Product and Business Strategy. On this episode, Dana talks with Madison about her journey from freelance work to corporate and how she landed at her first role at Mara Hoffman.

Rachel is a creative problem solver who thrives in collaborative environments. She's spent the last decade building products and leading teams, leveraging her background in design and data to bring digital and physical products to life. She is currently focused on a personal project, Happy Arranging, inspiring others to bring more joy into their lives by creating flower arrangements using grocery store flowers. On this episode, Rachel talks with Mary about her jump from working at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to working in healthcare.

Mary Clark is a design and development lead with expertise in multi-category design, product development, and merchandising for apparel, home goods, and consumer products. Mary has worked with legacy brands such as Ralph Lauren, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Cutter & Buck, as well as startups Inphorm, GSTQ, and NYXL. With a passion for storytelling and user experience, she guides brands in identifying, strategizing, and executing their unique visions. On this episode, Mary talks with Rachel Weisel about her extensive career in product development and shares some things she would have done differently in her career.

Meet Pamela Nogues, the Chief Growth Officer at Softedge. Driven by passion, she is responsible for accelerating growth and fostering enduring relationships with clients and leads. With a knack for crafting and executing innovative strategies that resonate internationally, Pamela leverages her extensive experience to add value to business. On this episode, Pamela talks with Jessica about how being creative and ambitious has been key to her success as a marketer.

Jessica is a trailblazing global marketing leader renowned for crafting impactful go-to-market strategies and pioneering integrated marketing campaigns across financial services, fintech, and the ever-evolving landscape of web3. Her career, encompassing roles at Citibank, Mastercard, Gemini, and as a fractional CMO, has been defined by leveraging data, technology, and emotional intelligence as guiding principles. On this episode, Pamela Nogues speaks with Jessica Olivera about her unconventional marketing career, which began in insurance and led her into the fintech industry.

Introducing Alex Schneider, a seasoned wholesale and planning executive from the fashion industry. With a track record of success at iconic brands like Casper, Canada Goose, and Marc Jacobs Intl., Alex has mastered the art of strategic planning and sales operations. Her innovative approach and collaborative leadership style have propelled her to exceed revenue targets and consistently optimize processes. Tune in as Alex speaks with Erik Jorgensen to share insights and experiences from her dynamic career, offering invaluable lessons in driving growth and fostering relationships. On this episode, Alex talks with Erik Jorgensen about the advice she would give those trying to break into the corporate fashion industry.

Erik Jørgensen is a sales and retail strategy consultant building successful retail and wholesale businesses in the fashion and outdoor space. Passionate about helping emerging brands get their foothold in one of the most complex markets, Erik is helping build the future of fashion. On this episode, Erik talks with Alex Schneider about the benefits and pitfalls he's experienced moving from the corporate world to running his own consulting business.

Mitali Banerjee is a strategic marketing and business advisor who has created a niche by leading 'firsts' (product launches, brand extensions, audience test and learns, new practice setups etc.) for iconic brands. She drives business impact for her clients by guiding brands that need to lead and pivot quickly, thoughtfully, and efficiently. Her leadership has led to the successful execution of brand campaigns, seasonal activations, and product and store launches, resulting in increased brand resonance, consumer love, and profitability for Iconic, global brands such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Amex, Tommy Hilfiger, Nuna Babycare among others. On this episode, Mitali talks with Elizabeth Powers about the struggles inherent in developing and launching something that's the first of its kind.

From startup hustler to Fortune 500 trailblazer, Elizabeth Powers brings an unrivaled passion for transformational communications, intelligence, and AI. Over 15 years, she pioneered disruptive strategies that bridged divides between leadership and employees. Her innovative data and use of emotional intelligence training fuels outreach that resonates with modern stakeholders. Elizabeth continues breaking new ground today, empowering organizations to embrace change and boost revenue through inclusive, insight-driven messaging. On this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Mitali Banerjee about how crisis PR has changed with the advent of the internet and social media, and her thoughts on how AI will change the playing field on writing crisis PR playbooks.

Originally from Seattle, WA, Danielle Nielsen moved to NYC after breaking into the beauty industry, despite her non-traditional background. With her passion for all things beauty and writing, Danielle is an SEO Copywriter at Front Row, in the Marketplace Partnership division, writing copy for some well-known brands such as Summer Fridays, Glow Recipe, Saie Beauty and more. In her spare time, she enjoys sharing product reviews on social media and has her own personal beauty blog. On this episode, Danielle tells Cassandra Hoblitz about how her consumer habits became the silver bullet that helped her break into the fashion industry.

Cassandra Hoblitz is a Client Strategy Lead at Front Row group in New York City. Cassandra is passionate about beauty, design and sustainability. She’s led creative and branding projects for brands like WYN Beauty by Serena Williams, Josie Maran, Beautyblender and K18. This episode was recorded in April and references the launch of Wyn Beauty by Serena Williams, which is now available at Ulta. On this episode, Cassandra tells Danielle Nielsen about her winding path to building her wings in the New York City beauty industry.

Jonathan Bunten, a seasoned entrepreneur, and CEO of RecorGroup, brings over two decades of leadership across finance, trade marketing, and sales in the beauty and consumer goods sectors, along with a profound commitment to personal and professional growth.  Having navigated substantial challenges and transformative experiences, he now focuses on empowering high-achieving professionals and teams towards self-discovery and actualization.  Jonathan's journey, underscored by his roles in corporate leadership, military service, and as a mentor to entrepreneurs globally, offers invaluable insights into the resilience and diverse paths of success in our ever-evolving industries.  Under Jon’s leadership RecorGroup has earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list three times and was awarded the Inc. Power Partner awards for Customer Experience Management and Customer Relationship Management. On this episode, he talks with Syama Bunten about his unlikely career trajectory following a stint in the military.

Syama Bunten CEO of Scaling Retail and Host of Getting Rich Together, an expander podcast for women on money and wealth. For over a decade at she's been working with first time founders as a Co-CEO to launch scalable businesses. Prior to, Syama worked at Barneys New York, and Gucci building intrapreneurial divisions. Syama's won a number of awards including 2023 Positive Leadership Award from the Leadership Institute, 2022 Thought Leadership Award for Evangelizing Female Entrepreneurs and 2017 WWD Top Women in Business. In this episode, Syama talks with her husband, Jon Bunten, about the formative childhood experiences that shaped her career accomplishments.

Ann Tham is a retail strategist obsessed with building smart, scalable and profitable brands.  As a teenager, you would find Ann at the mall every week checking out the latest fashions and design inspirations from her favorite brands.  Ann parlayed this obsession into a 20 year career at some of the most notable American brands – Ralph Lauren, Levi’s Strauss, Old Navy, Maidenform, and even taking the leap to build her own wellness brand called Before Noon.  In today's episode, we'll learn more about her retail journey, her biggest lessons and what she's up to now.

For more than 20 years, Sam Zebian has stewarded iconic brands as a marketer inside world-class organizations and agencies including Nike, Disney and CAA. From her earliest days as a talent agent to her work as an executive and consultant, she’s brought a strategic approach and a curiosity to each challenge. She’s especially skilled at reinventing heritage brands and driving them deeper into culture. In this episode, Sam speaks with Ann Tham about the power of building a career portfolio and making change an opportunity.

Andrew Minosh Pieris's story starts in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, where the vibrant culture and architecture sparked his creative passion. Moving to London as a teen, he interned with Alexander McQueen, and other names such as Jonathan Saunders, John Rocha, KTZ. He immersed himself in the fashion world from the age of fifteen. His journey led him to visual merchandising and design, where he blends fashion insights with London's energy in his distinctive styling and displays. With over ten years in the industry, Andrew has worked with top brands like Prada, Selfridges, Neiman Marcus, and Marvel Studios. His diverse portfolio highlights his ability to innovate across different fields, marking him as a creative force in visual design. In this episode, Andrew talks with Thomas Mitchell how a chance meeting he had at age 15 with someone he didn't even recognize forged his career path.

Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Thomas is an accomplished Visual Merchandising professional with over 2 decades experience across diverse retail channels from small boutiques to world-renowned luxury department stores.  As the son of two talented jewelry designers, he learned the value and beauty of craftsmanship at an early age and explored photography and architecture in college. After moving to the east coast in 1993 he landed at Urban Outfitters then Brooks Brothers, starting as a District Visual Manager and then as the Global Visual Merchandising Manager, executing and writing corporate VM guidelines through a period of expansive international growth.  His next stop was the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship in NYC where he held several Visual Manager positions including Men’s, Visual Operations and Special Projects.   In his new role as a Visual Consultant, he leverages his experience and knowledge of engineering, construction and project management to help clients bring their brand vision to life through buildouts, popups and experiential design. In this episode, Thomas talks with Andrew Pieris about how his engineering background and his ability to pivot and formulate a Plan B have been critical to his career.

Lisa Di Napoli sees the world in vivid color, has never met a color swatch that did not inspire, and loves curating visual stories. All this has served her well as a design leader and children’s industry expert. Her vision has brought to life children’s collections for over two decades, starting with H.M. Woggle Bug, a luxury line Di Napoli founded and ran, then parlaying those skills into multi-million-dollar revenue for prestigious companies such as Best & Co., Baby Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger.Her talent is not isolated to the world of fashion; she is also a constant beauty seeker who loves to entertain and share her creativity with others. Di Napoli believes in mentoring and does so frequently at FIT, Parsons, and NYC public schools.Di Napoli now runs, The Pixie Creative, a designconsultancy. On this episode, Lisa talks with Celeste Lilore about how she got her first job in fashion and the ways in which running her own business prepared her for the corporate fashion world.

Céleste is an insatiably curious lifelong learner passionate about community, partnership,provenance, ethics, sustainability, and timeless style. Through stories, she delights in making the complex simple. Her first job (not including babysitting and waitressing) was as the receptionist at Chanel HQ in Paris. It ignited Céleste’s love affair with product and fashion while elevating her commitment to service.Since then, she has worked as Corporate Engagement and Membership Experience Director at Textile Exchange, Marketing and Community Director and Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator, Regional Director, Green Festival -New York, Co-Founder and EcoPreneur, Restore clothing. Céleste is currently exploring new professional adventures in impact-related work. On this episode, Celeste speaks with Lisa Di Napoli about her decision to pursue her own business and how she later re-entered the corporate world.

Crystal Slattery serves as the President of Tanya Taylor and plays a pivotal role in driving the brand’s success. With a strong background in business strategy from her years as President of Elizabeth and James and Cinq a Sept, Crystal is responsible for leading business operations and strategy for the Tanya Taylor brand. On this episode, she talks with Tanya Taylor about the role she sees technology playing in the fashion industry, both currently and in the future.

Tanya serves as CEO and Creative Director of her namesake brand. Playing with color and texture, Tanya uses her artistic background to create clothing for women to move creatively and confidently through their day. Tanya Taylor’s collections are available at major retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop and Neiman Marcus, as well as on http://TanyaTaylor.com and at her Upper East Side boutique in Manhattan. On this episode, Tanya speaks with Crystal Slattery about what motivated her to believe she could start her own brand early on in her career.

Jen White is a branding expert that guides companies beyond surface-level branding to build mindshare and capture market share.She combines her background in fine art, expertise in consumer branding, and 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience to shepherd brands to their most powerful market potential. She has worked with both public and private organizations across CPG and beauty including: Seed Beauty, Johnson and Johnson, Markwins Beauty Brands, Sovos Brands and international giants including Belcorp and AJE Group. From independent brands still in their nascent stages to mature multinational corporations, she helps organizations enhance brand stewardship and grow brand equity. On this episode, Jen talks with Sam Baker about the leap she took in deciding where to go to school and the circumstances that led to her starting a career in which she's always worked for herself.

Sam Baker transforms underperforming ecommerce sites into powerful selling tools that help her clients generate double-digit incremental revenue each year. Sam’s ecommerce background includes web optimization at Abercrombie & Fitch, digital marketing at Vera Bradley and consulting clients such as Under Armour and Intercontinental Hotel Group. Her consultancy specializes in A/B Testing, UX improvements, and Retention and Acquisition strategies. On this episode, Sam speaks with Jen White about how she got into a career that didn't exist when she was in college and about the challenges of moving from working a corporate job to running her own business.

Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer, single handedly raising over one billion dollars for more than 800 organizations and breaking down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. Widely recognized for her poise and power onstage, she has stood alongside celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Matt Damon and Jerry Seinfeld to raise record-breaking donations for the most notable charities across the globe. Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You & Claim Your Confidence as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. On this episode, Lydia speaks with Katelyn Delaney about the importance of speaking her dreams into existence.

Katelyn Delaney is an empowering executive product marketer and global beauty brand builder with successful experience leading product innovation and strategy, collaborating on effective go-to-market campaigns, and developing impactful 360 multi-channel marketing programs to accelerate growth across color and fragrance categories. On this episode, Katelyn speaks with Lydia Fenet about how important the first job is, and the role of the mentors she found early in her career.

Kátia Sarti is a highly experienced digital marketing and e-commerce professional with over 15 years of experience successfully growing retail brands through innovative and integrated digital marketing strategies. She has led performance marketing for the likes of 1-800-flowers.com and Clinique and is currently the Head of Consumer Marketing for Priority Pass in the Americas. Her professional arsenal is marked by a high level of adaptability and flexibility, consistently paired with leadership acumen, strategic thinking and a results-driven mentality. She’s fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish and enjoys being able to engage in multicultural environments both professionally and personally. On this episode, Katia talks with Loree Lash Valencia about how she's reached a pivot point in her career and her thoughts on what she will do next.

Loree Lash-Valencia is a distinguished executive with over 20 years of experience in global sales leadership and strategic partnerships, known for her expertise in business development, revenue generation, and marketing. She has a proven track record of generating over $100 million in new revenue and has been instrumental in various roles with major brands like Fila, BCBG, WGSN, and JOOR. Loree excels in identifying market trends and forming strategic alliances, consistently driving remarkable growth and success. Her focus lies in refining go-to-market strategies, improving sales protocols, and forging impactful partnerships. In this episode, Loree speaks with Katia Sarti about the ugly fashion template that led her into the second act of her career, and the serendipity that has at times helped lead her down her professional path.

From being the face of a brand to creating a brand, there's not much that Jay hasn't done or can't do in the world of fashion. On this episode, Jay speaks with Andrew Staunton about the meaning of the words resilience and agility in making a career in fashion.

Designer director with 2 decades of experience leading international brands across genders and categories. Experience building businesses in established brands and launching new product lines from scratch. Masters graduate focusing on project management methods and their application to successful design development. On this episode, Andrew talks with Jay Anderson about keeping up hope and resilience as he seeks out the next role in his career.

Michelle is originally from Los Angeles and has been living in France since 2021. After 5 years of professional experience in office management she came to Paris to earn her Masters in Communications with a concentration on sustainable development. Michelle is currently working on creating content around her areas of research into cultural sustainability and material impact while simultaneously navigating building a career within sustainability in fashion. On this episode, Michelle talks with Cynthia Power about how deciding on her career path took her from San Francisco to India to Paris.