19 episódios
Haute Takes Julia Seelig & Madison Kahn
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Haute Takes Pod is a fashion podcast co-hosted by Jules Seelig and Madi Kahn, two New York natives trying to navigate the fashion industry’s twists and turns. As recent college grads, with impressive resumes, the gals thought they had it all figured out when they landed positions at Macy’s Corporate. Little did they know 2020 was #canceled, the fashion industry would go through upheaval, and, well, they were F*&#$%. Used to turning to fashion as a way to deal with their emotions--I mean what heals better than a new pair of heels--the two took to...podcasting? But seriously, the coworkers turned bffs hope #HauteTakesPod will be a place they can talk candidly about their experiences, connect with those going through similar struggles, and learn from and inspire their listeners. Follow them on Instagram @hautetakespod, and get involved by DMing your #HauteTakes. Email them at julesandmadi@hautetakespod.com. Also, shout out to @_bdesigns for designing their graphics and @keyonmusic for their intro tune.
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Busted to Billions: Building powerhouse brands with Lynn Shanahan
Join 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 attribute...
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Show up and glow up with Indeed Labs President Dimitra Davidson
This 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 produ...
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Brb, challenging period stigmas with Gen Z founder Katie Diasti
Calling 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 ...
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How this #BossBabe paid for college through her accessory business with Emma Johnson
To 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...
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She.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 w...
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Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Taking Over with CEO of Sellry Michael Bower
Join 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 digi...