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Dana Davis joined Mara Hoffman in 2010 and successfully centralized and grew the company’s Production and Design Departments, secured partnerships with facilities around the world, and was integral in the company’s transformation into the recognizable and widely distributed brand that it is today. In 2015, Davis spearheaded the company’s transition towards sustainability, focusing on increased and innovative responsible manufacturing as well as supply chain evaluation, and now sits as the company's VP of Sustainability, Product and Business Strategy.

On this episode, Dana talks with Madison about her journey from freelance work to corporate and how she landed at her first role at Mara Hoffman.

Rachel is a creative problem solver who thrives in collaborative environments. She's spent the last decade building products and leading teams, leveraging her background in design and data to bring digital and physical products to life. She is currently focused on a personal project, Happy Arranging, inspiring others to bring more joy into their lives by creating flower arrangements using grocery store flowers.



On this episode, Rachel talks with Mary about her jump from working at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to working in healthcare.

Mary Clark is a design and development lead with expertise in multi-category design, product development, and merchandising for apparel, home goods, and consumer products. Mary has worked with legacy brands such as Ralph Lauren, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Cutter & Buck, as well as startups Inphorm, GSTQ, and NYXL. With a passion for storytelling and user experience, she guides brands in identifying, strategizing, and executing their unique visions.

On this episode, Mary talks with Rachel Weisel about her extensive career in product development and shares some things she would have done differently in her career.

Meet Pamela Nogues, the Chief Growth Officer at Softedge. Driven by passion, she is responsible for accelerating growth and fostering enduring relationships with clients and leads. With a knack for crafting and executing innovative strategies that resonate internationally, Pamela leverages her extensive experience to add value to business.



On this episode, Pamela talks with Jessica about how being creative and ambitious has been key to her success as a marketer.

Jessica is a trailblazing global marketing leader renowned for crafting impactful go-to-market strategies and pioneering integrated marketing campaigns across financial services, fintech, and the ever-evolving landscape of web3. Her career, encompassing roles at Citibank, Mastercard, Gemini, and as a fractional CMO, has been defined by leveraging data, technology, and emotional intelligence as guiding principles.



On this episode, Pamela Nogues speaks with Jessica Olivera about her unconventional marketing career, which began in insurance and led her into the fintech industry.

Introducing Alex Schneider, a seasoned wholesale and planning executive from the fashion industry. With a track record of success at iconic brands like Casper, Canada Goose, and Marc Jacobs Intl., Alex has mastered the art of strategic planning and sales operations. Her innovative approach and collaborative leadership style have propelled her to exceed revenue targets and consistently optimize processes. Tune in as Alex speaks with Erik Jorgensen to share insights and experiences from her dynamic career, offering invaluable lessons in driving growth and fostering relationships.

On this episode, Alex talks with Erik Jorgensen about the advice she would give those trying to break into the corporate fashion industry.