Creating The Perfect Experience Mark Testa

In this episode, Mark speaks with Ariel Foxman. Ariel is the Vice President Brand Experience of Boston Seaport, formerly the Editor in Chief of InStyle Magazine. Ariel has also been named Out Magazine's Out 100, the Business of Fashion's Top 500, and Crain's 40 Under 40, a contributing editor of Vanity Fair and a writer for Architectural Digest.In this episode we discuss: · Ariel’s background. His work as a writer, editor, and content developer. · &nb...

In this episode, Mark speaks with Gigi Burris. Gigi is one of fashion's top American hat designers. Gigi is a CFDA member and was named Forbes 30 under 30. Her designs have been featured in all the major publications from Vogue to Wall Street Journal. Gigi hats are worn by British royalty to celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Zoe Kravitz, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bella Hadid, and Madonna. In this episode we discuss: Gigi shares her background and how she got started with Millinery...

In this episode, Mark speaks with Chris Quidley. Chris is the director and co-founder of Quidley and Company Galleries in Florida and Nantucket. Chris works with corporate and private clients to acquire fine art and builds collections of distinction. Chris has been representing fine art for over 30 years. With a top contemporary painter as his father, and framer mother, Chris literally grew up in the art business. Chris previously worked for Christie's in London, managed several g...

In this episode, Mark speaks with Maria Clifton a.k.a DJ Ria. Maria is a successful well-known DJ for A list celebrity and events and major brands. Maria is an on-air personality for Sirius XM, Wilhelmina model, Actress, DJ, and in game host for the New York Islanders and New York Liberty. In this episode we discuss: DJ Ria background from Professional Basketball to Modeling/Acting to Hosting/DJing. How her personality and networking lead to her career journey and niche DJ...

In this episode, Mark speaks with Franc Fernandez. Franc is an artist, designer, and creative director with Shaping Pop Culture. He creates complete visual tones from music videos to album covers to costumes for his high-profile clients including Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry. He is best known for creating the meat dress for Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV VMAs. In this episode we discuss: Franc’s Inspiring Career Journey: From Merchandising to Designer & Creative DirectorConcept...

In this episode, Mark speaks with Guy Torry. Guy is a multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Guy's credits range from acting in American History X and Pearl Harbor, to hosting Def Comedy Jam, to executive producing Fat Tuesdays, the era of hip hop comedy, named the best documentary by the New York Times in 2022. In this episode we discuss:• Guy’s Inspiring Career Journey: From Marketing Assistant to Comedian to Producer• ...