Conversation with Nigel Barker, Photographer & Entrepreneur
Nigel Barker shares his perspective on the need for brands to be thoughtful about what they stand for, who they support, and how they connect with consumers, whether it’s through social media or in a physical environment. Real passion and positive energy is contagious.
Fashion Luxury is a Luxury
In an age where the rising consumer is demanding more authenticity and transparency, will luxury brands still get a way with this? Will they eventually meet the wrath of “cancel culture?” Will they be able to claim authenticity while continue to still build their brands on appropriated culture? On the backs of those who cannot even afford their products? After all, luxury fashion is a luxury—that can be satiated elsewhere.
Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z - Caitlin hosts Jeff
Caitlin Forbes hosts Jeff Karly as part of our special summer series, “Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z.” Caitlin is currently a MPS Fashion Management graduate student at Parsons School of Design. Jeff is also an MPS Fashion Management student and the founder/designer at Unique Expozzure.
Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z - Caitlin hosts Andrew
Caitlin Forbes hosts Andrew Forbes as part of our special summer series, “Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z.” Caitlin is currently a MPS Fashion Management graduate student at Parsons School of Design. Andrew is a Business Development Executive at The Forbes Company, specializing in commercial retail.
Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z - Caitlin hosts Morgan
Caitlin Forbes hosts Morgan Siskind as part of our special summer series, “Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z.” Caitlin is currently a MPS Fashion Management graduate student at Parsons School of Design. Morgan is an Agent Trainee at United Talent Agency.
Conversation with Natalie Zfat, Social Media Expert
Natalie Zfat advises fashion brands to be people-first and value-driven, especially on social media. She recommends that brands and influencers create content that is either funny, beautiful or valuable, as a means to authentically engage, rather than focusing too much on the analytics.
Conversation with John Matthews, CEO, AVRIO Footwear
John Matthews shares his journey in building AVRIO Footwear, a sustainable and transparent footwear brand that uses algae and other organic components. He discusses the need to build business communities that share ideas, technologies and innovations to build a more sustainable future.
Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z - Miloni hosts Megan
Miloni Kothari hosts Megan Picurro as part of our special summer series, “Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z.” Miloni is currently a MPS Fashion Management graduate student at Parsons School of Design. Mrudula is also a MPS Fashion Management student and is the Product Development Manager for Londontown, Inc. a cosmetics company.
Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z - Miloni hosts Mrudula
Miloni Kothari hosts Mrdulua Joshi as part of our special summer series, “Independent Thinkers: The Rise of Generation Z.” Miloni is currently a MPS Fashion Management graduate student at Parsons School of Design. Mrudula is the founder of Ullisu and is focused on living a zero-waste lifestyle.
Conversation with Cheryl Stallworth, Co-Founder, ShedLight
Cheryl Stallworth shares her vast experience on developing international brands. She challenges business leaders to “get out of their bubbles,” beyond their own communities, and strive to engage more benevolently and authentically with customers.
Conversation with Valerie Mayén, Founder, YellowcakeShop
Valerie Mayén discusses her ongoing work to create a more sustainable fashion company that puts her employees, customers and the environment at the forefront of all her business decisions. She also shares her insights as a Latina entrepreneur.
Conversation with Jordana Guimarães, Founder, Fashinnovation
Jordana Guimarães makes a second appearance on the podcast, this time focusing on the opportunity the fashion and retail industries have to build community. She advocates for cross-discipline collaboration to to find innovative ways to solve current social issues.
Conversation with Milton Springut, Founding Partner, Springut Law PC
Milton Springut shares his vast knowledge of intellectual property law and its intrinsic relationship with fashion. He provides advice for entrepreneurs to consider as they begin their businesses, and offers perspective on the legal situation, specifically leases, most retailers are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conversation with Meghan Houle, Sr. Executive Recruiter, The Bowerman Group
Meghan Houle shares her insights into the fashion industry recruiting and hiring process, especially within the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic. She provides tips on how to executive a successful job search, including advice on setting up a LinkedIn profile, creating your resume, preparing for an interview and following-up post-interview.
Conversation with Timo Rissanen, Associate Professor, UTS
Timo Rissanen challenges listeners with innovative ways to think more sustainability about the fashion system, including design and retail. He focuses on the role that consumers play in this complex system and discusses the intrinsic connection between sustainability and social justice.
Conversation with Vasumathi Soundararajan, Service & Interaction Designer, Fjord
Vasumathi Soundararajan describes her role and ethos as a service and interaction designer, focused on how customers experience brands digitally and physically. She shares insight, as an entrepreneur, on growing a customer-centric business.
Conversation with Donald Rattner, Architect & Author
Donald Rattner discusses the science behind space design with a focus on how retailers can connect more organically and successfully with customers. He coins a new term, “retidential” design, a mash-up of retail and residential, to describe a movement towards more intimate, home-like retail spaces.