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Haute TakesBusted to Billions: Building powerhouse brands with Lynn ShanahanJoin Jules and Madi in this special episode as they talk to retail industry veteran and total She.E.O. Lynn Shanahan. Lynn is an impressive woman with an even more impressive career. Not only did she start her own business at the age of 23-years-old, Lynn singed on to become one of five major players who turned Tommy Hilfiger from a bankrupt company in the early ’90s to the brand we now know and love. Her forward thinking and solution driven approach to problem solving have been key attributes in helping her navigate her unique career journey. She ha...2021-01-121h 14Haute TakesShow up and glow up with Indeed Labs President Dimitra DavidsonThis week on Haute Takes, Jules and Madi chat with President and COO of Indeed Labs Dimitra Davidson. Indeed Labs is a Canadian based skincare brand aimed at giving real results to real people. Before making the switch to skincare, Dimitra worked in finance and luxury sales with brands including Tiffany & Co. When the opportunity to touch and grow an affordable luxury skincare brand presented itself, she fearlessly jumped on it. Now, the skincare brand she co-founded with only three products has a global presence and a growing assortment. The Indeed Lab products are innovative and solution-driven, much like...2020-12-0858 minHaute TakesBrb, challenging period stigmas with Gen Z founder Katie DiastiCalling all #GirlBosses, get ready for a Haute Takes switch-up as Madi and Jules dive into the feminine care industry with Viv For Your V founder Katie Diasti. Viv For Your V is a DTC, period care brand aimed at providing anyone who menstruates with safe and sustainable products. The idea for Viv came to Katie while she was a student at Boston College studying marketing and managing social impact, and researching sustainability and periods. She immediately recognized pain points and used her network to transform her research into a game-changing business—like, same? After graduating from BC, Katie pi...2020-11-2445 minHaute TakesHow this #BossBabe paid for college through her accessory business with Emma JohnsonTo kickoff the interview portion of She.E.Os, Jules and Madi sit down with Emma Johnson, founder of Oprah-approved accessory brand EmJohn. As a Gen-Z founder, Emma had no idea what she was doing when she started selling bracelets made with repurposed fabric from her grandfather’s ties. Fast forward a few years, and this #GirlBoss used her unexpected success to pay for her college education. Tune in to hear why Emma set the goal of paying for college through EmJohn, how she turned a hobby into a business, why close friends are so important to have, and wh...2020-11-1745 minHaute TakesShe.E.Os: Jules and Madi spill new season tea.Welcome to the first official mini-series of Haute Takes: She.E.Os. Haute Takers know this podcast is about building a network and community of passionate creatives, who want to inspire and motivate change in industries very shaken by the endless hurdles of 2020. These challenges have disrupted many traditional structures within the worlds of fashion, beauty, and retail and pointed out major institutional flaws. One big one? A lack of female leadership. This season is dedicated to the women who are breaking boundaries in these industries. From Gen-Z startups to big name C.E.Os, the #GirlBosses on this...2020-11-1022 minHaute TakesMove Over Millennials, Gen Z is Taking Over with CEO of Sellry Michael BowerJoin Jules and Madi as they chat with leading E-commerce Technologist Michael Bower about all things digital. At the age of 22-years-old, Michael started digital commerce agency Sellry. Now, he’s partnered with tech giant Facebook, and some of our favorite brands including Supergoop, Tocin, and Mada (DUH). Tune in to hear major #HauteTakes on why Gen Z may be more helpful for brands than millennials--sorry not sorry--and what beauty and fashion brands need to do to win in an increasingly digital world. Also, the tech life has had Michael and his team working remotely for years. You won’t wa...2020-09-221h 04Haute TakesWhen Your Job Is Your Passion With Ingrid Milman CordyThe girls are talking digital this week with e-commerce expert Ingrid Milman Cordy. From Goldman Sachs to Esteè Lauder, Ingrid has developed digital platforms across industries. She's held positions high and low and has worked for agencies as well as individual brands. This #BossBabe has unparalleled knowledge of the digital world--pretty much every brand she touches turns to gold. Her impressive career is largely a result of her passion--yes, she admits her life priorities are work, work, and yoga. Tune in to listen to how she completely rebranded E.L.F. Cosmetics, how she balances a side hustle with a...2020-09-031h 02Haute TakesFrom Sneaking Into Shows to Shooting the Stars with Nick DeLeitoThis week on Haute Takes, Fashion Photographer Nick DeLeito talks to Jules and Madi about his work and gossips with the girls about major career moments--think Givenchy photoshoots in France. Nick got his "breakthrough" start after sneaking into runway shows and not taking no for an answer. Now, he's worked with some of the industry's most revered labels, publications, and personalities. The life of a freelance photographer, however, is not always as glamorous as it seems. Tune in to listen to Nick get real about the pros and cons of freelance work, his creative process, what he hopes the...2020-08-181h 08Haute TakesGoing After It with Mariko IchikawaOn this week's episode, Jules and Madi chat with the fabulous Mariko Ichikawa, buyer-turned-designer. Mariko graduated from Penn and began her career in product development at Macy's (sound familiar?), soon becoming a buyer in the home department at Bergdorf Goodman. Feeling the need to spice things up, Mariko picked up and moved to Dubai, where she familiarized herself with a whole new international market, collaborating with colleagues from England, France, Lebanon, and Egypt, amongst others. Back in NYC, Mariko worked as a buyer for designer RTW at Barneys before creating her own line of beautiful, repurposed, authentic Japanese kimonos...2020-08-0458 minHaute TakesSocial Media Savvy with Zoe NochlinOn this week’s episode, Jules and Madi chat with Zoe Nochlin, social media associate manager at rag & bone. Zoe has always used fashion as a way to express herself. After college, she extended her bold choices from her closet to her career, using social media to create a brand’s unique voice, to spread useful information and to stay connected to the industry. You all know how much we love a side-hustle (hello, why we’re here!), and Zoe has recently taken on the social media for Thief and Heist, a unisex jewelry company that reimagines plastic, turning it int...2020-07-2153 minHaute TakesNew (old) jobs, who dis?On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi get real about organization, communication, and activism. Having both gotten their jobs back at Macy’s, they chat about how to manage a corporate job with a side hustle, and most importantly, how to make time for yourself and do what you love. Tune in to hear our hosts discuss how to delegate tasks and just be honest with yourself, because we all know that sometimes we put way too much pressure on ourselves to get s**t done. Jules and Madi also touch on the unethical incident with Shein, their thou...2020-07-1431 minHaute TakesEditorial to Entrepreneur--a conversation with Cary LeitzesIn this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Cary Leitzes, founder and president of LEITZES&CO. At just 27, Cary became the Director of Photography at Harper’s Bazaar before going on to start her own creative agency, LEITZES&CO, that bridges the gap between artists, Fortune 500 companies, brands and creatives for blockbuster partnerships. Listen to Cary's fascinating path to starting her own company, her advice for young people entering the fashion industry and all of the connections and collaborations she’s masterminded along the way! Follow along with Cary's career on Instagram @leitzes and with her skincare line @mysuperflower. You...2020-07-0745 minHaute TakesLet's Talk College Influencers with Janie SmuklerIn this episode, Jules and Madi get real with 28 Row Founder Janie Smukler about what it’s like to start an influencer marketing company and work with college influencers. Janie worked as an assistant for Cindy Krupp, the founder and president of Krupp Group Public Relations, before co-founding 28 Row with Krupp in 2018. The company quickly dominated the college influencer space, matching brands with influencers and helping those brands tap into the sought-after demographic. Listen to Janie as she spills the tea on why she thinks being an assistant may just be the post-grad move, how she got started with 28 Ro...2020-06-3042 minHaute TakesHow to Succeed in #Bossness with Lauren Della PortaIn this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Saks Fifth Avenue, Lauren Della Porta. Lauren got her first job out of college at the now-cult-favorite Rent the Runway when it was just a startup. Now, she holds a senior position at one of the most established retailers, and she’s not even 30-years-old! Whether or not you’re looking to build a career in fashion, we all have something to learn from this #BossBabe. Listen to Lauren talk about her career path and share her secrets to success. We doubt you’ll be...2020-06-2340 minHaute TakesHow to Turn Your Blog Into a Business with Lifestyle Blogger, Caitlyn ChaseIn this episode, Jules and Madi sit down with internationally awarded blogger and businesswoman Caitlyn Chase. Since starting her fashion blog Caviar & Cashmere in 2011, Caitlyn has monetized its success, launching multiple entrepreneurial pursuits including, most recently, a clean skincare line. In addition to her own businesses, she has been featured in publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair and has led marketing efforts for well-known beauty companies like GlamSquad. Tune in to hear how Caitlyn earned her status as a beauty veteran and luxury guru, where she sees the future of blogging heading, and, of course, what her five-minute makeup r...2020-06-1635 minHaute TakesBonding with Gen Z Tech Entrepreneur, Madison SemarjianIn this episode, Jules and Madi talk to Madison Semarjian, the 22-year-old founder of Mada: a new smartphone app harnessing AI, machine learning, and a special human touch to offer a highly personalized shopping experience. She came up with the idea when she was a freshman at Boston College and officially launched it in January 2020. Listen to Madison tell the story of how she conceptualized the app and turned it into a revolutionary fashion platform. 2020-06-1137 minHaute TakesSo...what happens next?In this episode, Jules and Madi answer your burning questions about the future of fashion. The girls discuss some of the biggest #HauteTakes on what the industry might look like post COVID-19--think virtual runway shows and morally conscious brands.2020-05-2635 minHaute TakesShopaholics Turned WorkaholicsIn this episode, Jules and Madi tell their fashion stories and get real about the pros and cons of building a career in fashion. Through high school and college, these girls had different experiences that led them to their jobs at Macy's. Listen to them chat about how they got started in the industry, school clubs they were a part of, internships they had, and how networking and mentorship helped pave their paths to success. 2020-05-1933 minHaute TakesFur-VoguedIn this episode, get to know Jules and Madi as they tell all about what inspired them to start podcasting, how they are spending their time in quarantine, and what fashion means to them. 2020-05-1021 min