Anna Kimelman is a sustainability strategist and award-winning designer who pioneered sustainable fashion before it became mainstream. After building brands for Puma, AEO and Bloomingdales, she founded an acclaimed womenswear brand that launched with Shopbop and attracted celebrity fans including Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. Now, she leads Loopline, a WBENC-certified consultancy, helping fashion retailers and social organizations drive their sustainability communication — through workshops ...
Jan 20, 2026•20 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Julie Coin is founder of Midnighties, a luxury bamboo sleepwear brand for woman that features built-in padded support (launched in 2025). Julie is also a Fractional COO and Operating Advisor to a VC fund that invests in health and sustainability-focused technology companies. Previously Julie spent the majority of her career in global strategy, COO and President roles in Wall Street, blockchain and fintech. In this episode, Rebecca Murphy talks with Julie Coin about leaving Wall Street to launch ...
Jan 13, 2026•17 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Rebecca Murphy has 20 years of experience in textile design, fabric R&D, and product development across the U.S. and Turkey. She founded RPM Consultancy to help product-focused founders scale through operational, financial, and supply-chain strategy, and is currently launching a wellness venture with a former coworker. In this episode, Julie Coin interviews Rebecca “Bec” for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build and scale product-driven brands. They dig into international pr...
Jan 06, 2026•16 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Mackenzie Perna has spent over a decade shaping how global brands tell their stories online. A community-first marketer and strategist, she built her career at Red Bull and TikTok, where she launched social strategies, amplified world-renowned athletes, and led initiatives spotlighting underrepresented creators and cultures. She's collaborated with brands including Roc Nation, Sony Latin, and Disney Music Group. Today, as co-founder of Sun & Sol, she brings that cultural fluency to impact-dr...
Nov 18, 2025•15 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Nancy Herrmann is the Founder and Creative Director of Jane & Co Design, a boutique studio crafting strategic, sensory brands for female founders in beauty, fashion, and hospitality. Her career spans fashion, architecture, editorial, and brand strategy—bringing a multidisciplinary lens to every project. In recent years, she’s led creative work for beauty brands from L’Oréal and Bobbi Brown to bareMinerals and Alterna Haircare. Today, Nancy helps women entrepreneurs build brands that reflect ...
Nov 11, 2025•15 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Marisa brings 15+ years of UX design experience to Amazon, where she helps shoppers leverage Prime benefits across thousands of sites. She co-chairs the Luxury Education Foundation's Alumni Executive Council, supporting 1,500 Columbia Business School and Parsons alumni. She holds an MFA from Parsons, won the 2013 Nokia Design Challenge, completed a fellowship at Nokia's London Design Studio, and created interactive Hermès experiences featured in Forbes and Women's Wear Daily. Advika Aggarwal cha...
Nov 04, 2025•12 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Advika is a marketing and e-commerce leader who drives growth and builds brands across the full product lifecycle from concept to global scale spanning travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s shaped experiences at iconic American houses including Coach and Gap, and most recently served as Senior Director of Marketing and E-Commerce at Paravel, where she helped define the brand’s modern luxury identity, position it as a leader in sustainability, and expand its international presence. From product l...
Oct 28, 2025•14 min•Season 10Ep. 5
From luxury goods to longevity, Kabir has spent 15 years shaping culture at the intersection of fashion, film, wellness, and health innovation. After early stints at VOGUE and ELLE , he spent nearly a decade in fashion PR with brands like Maiyet, Nili Lotan, Monique Péan, and Milk Studios. He later brought that storytelling expertise to healthcare—helping position concierge medicine as a post-pandemic status symbol at Sollis Health and leading communications for GLP-1 launches at Hims & Hers...
Oct 21, 2025•22 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Anne Whiting works across communications and brand marketing, copywriting, journalism, sustainable fashion design, ethical fashion activism, supply chain and product development expertise, anti-greenwashing consulting, and textile waste management. She also serves on the board of an arts education nonprofit, working with students of all ages in their pursuit of a career in the visual sector and mentoring the next generation of conscious shoppers and upcycled fashion designers. Based in New York ...
Oct 14, 2025•22 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Marijo Mena has 20 years of experience in sourcing, product development, and merchandising, from Blue Man Group and entertainment products for LOST and Grey's Anatomy to 15 years in corporate retail with Williams-Sonoma, Big Lots, Anthropologie Home, and QVC. With global experience spanning Guatemala to Vietnam, she recently earned a Master's in Sustainability and Social Impact and now focuses on the home industry. Natalie Marten sits down with Marijo to discuss global sourcing challenges, build...
Oct 07, 2025•18 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Natalie Marten brings 25 years of fashion industry experience across luxury brands and mass retailers. She served as Brand President for Tumi Apparel and Kashwere Apparel at David Peyser Sportswear, leading brands within a $1+ billion portfolio. Recognized as one of the Top Women in Retail, she now runs her own consultancy helping emerging brands refine positioning and expand market presence. Marijo Mena sits down with Natalie, a seasoned fashion leader, to unpack career-defining moments and les...
Sep 30, 2025•17 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Sarah is the founder of SCLARANDIS, a sustainable, high-quality footwear brand. Her passion began in childhood in Torino, Italy, and led her to study shoe design in the UK and train with master shoemakers in Varese. She later moved to the U.S., designing for top fashion brands, leading creative teams as VP, and building global partnerships across Italy, Spain, Brazil, and China. In this interview, Abby Garay (Liebman) chats with Sarah, whose love for footwear began in childhood in Italy. Sarah s...
Jun 24, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 25
Abbey Rachel Garay (Liebman) is a New York-based shoe designer and developer with a background in both concept and craft. A Cornell Textiles graduate, she’s held design and development roles across startups and major brands, and completed Arsutoria’s intensive pattern-making program in 2018. Through her consultancy, Abbey and Aster Ltd., she brings footwear ideas from sketch to production. In this episode, Sarah Sclarandis chats with Abbey about her path into footwear. From studying textiles to ...
Jun 17, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 24
I’m a New-York–based digital product strategist who loves turning loosely defined ideas into engaging, high-impact experiences. Over the years I’ve worked across healthtech, digital media, and wellness, guiding products from first sketch to market launch while keeping users—and measurable value—at the center. In this episode, Temi Agbede talks with Julia about her winding path from aspiring vet to science journalist to digital media pro, with stops at Conde Nast and NY Public Radio. Now a consul...
Jun 10, 2025•21 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Temi is a seasoned marketing and eCommerce leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth for DTC brands from $10M to $100M+. Now a Fractional Marketing Executive & Advisor, she helps brands scale through holistic strategies, brand building, and customer journey optimization. In this episode, Julia Schulhof chats with Temi about her path from Maryland to New York City, her career at Lord & Taylor and Estée Lauder, and her transition into fractional marketing. Temi reflects on the cha...
Jun 03, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 22
Cathy Quain is a seasoned brand leader with 25+ years driving growth for top lifestyle, luxury, and outdoor brands. She’s led DTC, retail, and eCommerce strategies as CEO, President, and VP at companies like Krewe, Manduka, and Burton Snowboards. Now CEO of Compass + Nail, she helps brands build loyalty, scale smartly, and create standout customer experiences. In this episode, Sandra Finkelstein interviews Cathy, who shares her insights on building unforgettable customer experiences, navigating ...
May 27, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Sandra Finkelstein is a fashion innovation leader who builds next-gen brands, platforms, and ideas that drive growth. She leverages GenAI and machine learning to streamline trend detection, product creation, and design workflows. Sandra thrives in fast-moving, purpose driven teams where innovation leads to real impact. In this episode, Cathy Quain interviews Sandra Finkelstein on how she’s using generative AI to reshape fashion through sustainable design and innovation. With experience at Calvin...
May 20, 2025•28 min•Season 9Ep. 20
Erica Guider is a Sales Executive at 42 Technologies with deep roots in retail, having spent her childhood weekends in her family’s boutique tagging merchandise and managing displays. After graduating from Parsons, she brought her creative and commercial expertise to brands like Tory Burch, 7 For All Mankind, Sandro, and Maje. When the pandemic disrupted the industry, Erica pivoted into tech, joining 42 Technologies as their first Customer Success Manager. In this episode, Julia Maimone-Medwick ...
May 13, 2025•16 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Julia Maimone-Medwick is a mission-driven marketing leader with deep experience in brand strategy, events, and social media. As Senior Director of Marketing & Events at Modern Luxury, she leads campaigns for top luxury brands in New York and the Hamptons. With a background in both agency and in-house roles, Julia blends strategy and execution to create memorable, high-impact experiences. In this episode, Erica Guider chats with Julia about her path from political science major to media strat...
May 06, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Alexis Carey is a social media and influencer marketing specialist with over 4 years of experience in the beauty, food and beverage, and lifestyle industries. As a Campaign Manager at Foodie Tribe, she drives brand growth through influencer partnerships and strategic campaigns. Outside of work, she creates fashion, fitness, and travel content on her blog, @fashiontoflow. Since this interview, Alexis has stepped into a new role as a Campaign Manager for an agency. In this episode, Emily Mi Landri...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 51
Claire Steichen founded Clear Strategy Coaching in 2008 to help ambitious mid-career professionals reach their goals, authentically and without burn-out. Claire is the author of “Confidence at Work: The High Achiever’s Guide to Navigating Uncertainty”. Using her I to the 4th Power methodology, Claire has trained hundreds of mid-level and senior professionals to build career on their terms. Before becoming a coach, Claire spent two decades in Beauty at L’Oreal, Parfums Christian Dior, and Givauda...
Apr 21, 2025•23 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Madelyn is the founder of Madelyn Ulrich Health & Wellness Coaching, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a MindBodyGreen Certified Health Coach who helps high-achieving women in leadership manage stress and prevent burnout. With over 17 years as a Design Director in the women’s apparel industry, she knows what it’s like to juggle creativity, pressure, and constant deadlines. Now, alongside her design career, she blends her lived experience with a holistic appr...
Apr 15, 2025•16 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Fariba Jalili is a COO/Global Operations Executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership and operations. Fariba has held positions with industry leaders such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barneys New York. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowering teams to excel, cultivating a positive work environment, and maintaining open lines of communication to inspire peak performance. In this episode, Andreas Skorski interviews Fariba, a veteran retail executive, ...
Apr 08, 2025•12 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Andreas Skorski is the founder and CEO of <Genesys> AI™, an AI company building artificial intelligence to connect the world of commerce. connects every aspect of the retail value chain through AI, from catalogue production to marketing, pricing, shipping, and more. In this episode, Fariba Jalili chats with Andreas about his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in Germany to launching his first business at a young age. He shares how AI streamlines retail processes and reflects on his n...
Apr 01, 2025•12 min•Season 9Ep. 13
Kate Carroll is a stylist and retail expert with a background in fashion and apparel design. She thrives on building meaningful relationships, managing projects, and creating seamless experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a data-driven approach, she brings efficiency and impact to every role. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping, reading, Pilates, and indulging in martinis and oysters—always with a great outfit for the occasion. In this episode, Kate speaks with Fatima Ahmed about her care...
Mar 25, 2025•12 min•Season 9Ep. 12
With over 15 years of experience, Fatima Ahmed has developed a career with a strong passion for inclusivity in fashion. Most recently, with Universal Standard, she was part of the team that brought the brand to its current 00-40 size offering. Fatima is currently a consultant with The øther, a brand exploring the dynamic relationship of cultural identity and personal style through clothing and storytelling. In this episode, Fatima chats with Kate Carroll about her history of sewing clothing in c...
Mar 18, 2025•14 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Carole Jean Whittington is the Chief Well-Being Officer at Whittington Well-Being and a leading expert in autistic burnout for women. With 40+ years of lived experience as an autistic woman navigating chronic stress and burnout, she guides autistic women and their supporters to design joyful, burnout-free lives. In this episode, Karmin Huban chats with Carol Jean about her journey from real estate appraising to discovering her and her son’s autism. After multiple burnouts, she founded Whittingto...
Mar 11, 2025•23 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Kamrin Huban transitioned from 22 years in global fashion operations with adidas, Coach, and Brahmin to launch her leadership coaching business five years ago. Kamrin specializes in guiding seasoned corporate women through transformative change, enhancing leadership impact, and gaining clarity on future goals and life direction. In this episode, Carole Jean Whittington chats with Kamrin about her journey from major retail brands to becoming a leadership coach for seasoned corporate women. Kamrin...
Mar 04, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Jennifer Cook has spent well over a decade in the fashion industry, working across wholesale, retail, and merchandising functions at companies such as Zac Posen, Suno, and Westerlind. While most of her career has been spent launching international brands in the North American market, she has recently pivoted into buying with a role at ONS Clothing. On the side she writes Mom Friend, a lifestyle publication focused on the intersection of motherhood, fashion, style, and life in Brooklyn. In this e...
Feb 25, 2025•14 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Sarah Shapiro is a retail executive with 20 years of experience in merchandising and digital commerce at companies like Bloomingdale’s and Williams-Sonoma. She founded Retail Diary, a newsletter with 10,000+ subscribers, featured in The New York Times and Vogue Business. After Puck acquired Retail Diary in 2024, Sarah became the Retail Correspondent for Puck’s Line Sheet, covering shopping and consumer trends. In this episode, Jennifer Cook interviews Sarah Shapiro where she reflects on her jour...
Feb 18, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 7
