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The Alexander Group's PodcastImpact & Insight: Marchesa Mahjong Founder Arabella HibbertPodcast host Jane Howze sits down with Arabella Hibbert, founder Marchesa Mahjong, on this episode of Impact & Insight.After more than 20 years in marketing, communications, and event planning, Arabella stepped away from her career to raise her family, searching for something that would challenge her mind and restore her sense of community. That something turned out to be mahjong. What began as a single casual lesson quickly grew into a passion she now plays five to six times a week, and ultimately, a business. Arabella founded Marchesa Mahjong to share the joy, laughter, and connection t...
2026-05-2139 min
The Alexander Group's PodcastImpact & Insight: Luxury Retail Expert, CEO & Entrepreneur Robert SakowitzBefore Houston became a global hub for business and culture, there were leaders quietly shaping what excellence looked like while also setting standards others would follow.One of those leaders was Robert Sakowitz.As a driving force behind the iconic luxury department store Sakowitz, he helped redefine retail in Texas—bringing a level of sophistication, service, and customer experience that was truly ahead of its time. But his impact goes far beyond fashion. At its core, his story is about understanding people—how to build trust, create loyalty, and turn a business into something far more...
2026-03-1936 min
The Alexander Group's PodcastImpact & Insight Episode: Author/Producer Barnet BainBarnet Bain is an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, author of How to Be a Friend, and a thought leader at the intersection of creativity, connection, and human potential.Best known for producing What Dreams May Come, Bain has spent his career exploring how stories shape not only what we see on screen, but how we relate to one another in everyday life. In conversation, he brought that perspective to leadership, arguing that the quality of our professional impact is inseparable from the quality of our relationships.Bain’s discussion with Managing Director Jane Howz...
2026-02-2729 min
The Alexander Group's PodcastImpact & Insight: 2025 New Year's Message from Jane HowzeIt’s the time of year when resolutions take center stage as we plan for what’s next.Managing Director Jane Howze is taking a different tack as 2026 approaches, exchanging resolutions for thoughtful and attainable intentions.Tap the video below to hear Jane’s intentions for the upcoming year and let us know what intentions you’re planning for the future.Find more at www.thealexandergroup.com
2025-12-3006 min
The IC-DISC ShowEP055: From Courtroom to Boardroom with Jane HowzeIn today's episode of the IC-DISC show, I chat with Jane Howze, founder and managing director of executive search firm Alexander Group. Jane shares her remarkable transition from commercial lending and law into this male-dominated industry.
Her insight into culture, growth, and talent acquisition provided invaluable counsel for aspiring leaders.
We explore nuanced career shifts and hiring new teams, emphasizing integrity's strategic importance. Jane highlights fact-checking credentials for ethics and vetting, referencing a shocking case of credential fabrication. Our conversation sheds light on work evolutions, from mentorship changes to communication innovations over the years.
2024-06-111h 01