Beyond Luxury

Carlota Rodben
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Beyond Luxury is a compass for where desire is moving and how the industry navigates what comes next. As luxury shifts from pure creation to relentless optimization, this podcast challenges what is gained, what is lost, and what must be reinvented. Through unfiltered conversations with the minds shaping luxury’s future, we open what’s usually hidden: the talent crisis, storytelling under pressure, business models in transition, the tech reshaping authorship, and the cultural forces redefining desire, identity, and belonging. Raw insights from behind closed doors. Hosted by Carlota Rodben

  1. 06/11/2025

    #42 Facing AI Fear in Luxury: The Counterintuitive Truth About Technology and What Makes Us Human | Carlota Rodben

    What if we told you AI adoption will make interactions more human than ever?For years, the industry feared that embracing technology could dilute brand value and displace human expertise. Yet in today’s landscape, it is precisely the intelligent integration of technology that allows brands to stay relevant, elevate their equity, and enrich their creative and operational excellence.This time, Carlota Rodben was interviewed on the Experience Vision stage by Andrea Pavon, External Advisory Partner at Beyond Luxury Group and Founder at Rune Futures, unveiling key insights drawn from leading brands such as Dior, Hennessy, Cambour, Ferrari, and Audemars Piguet, among others, all sharing their perspectives on the opportunities that lie ahead at the intersection of luxury and technology.They explored:-From fear to overstimulation and lack of confidence: the three barriers luxury brands have have acontinue to face when approaching technology.-The delicate balance of blending craftsmanship and innovation while safeguarding heritage and identity.-Why the most disruptive impact of technology on luxury may already belong to the past, and why its most transformative potential is only beginning to unfold.-How technology is reshaping every touchpoint: from hyper-personalized digital experiences led by brands like Doji, to more efficient and sustainable supply chains throughout the entire product lifecycle.-How an industry once positioned behind technology is now revealing its true strength: turning the pursuit of dreams into meaningful realities.-The growing imperative for qualitative, agile intelligence to remain ahead of the curve, especially in an era oversaturated with information.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    24 min

  2. 06/04/2025

    #41 Réalité Étendue et Luxe: Comment l'XR de Snap Transforme Nos Émotions (FR) | Geoffrey Perez

    In this episode, Geoffrey Perez, Head of Luxury at Snap Inc., shares how luxury is evolving beyond products into experiences, emotions, and deep cultural relevance. He explains how new generations seek meaning, personalization, and emotional value, not just status or objects. With his experience leading luxury partnerships at Snapchat, Geoffrey breaks down how digital platforms offer new ways for brands to build intimacy, craft narratives, and create immersive moments that resonate with younger audiences. He explores how technology allows luxury brands to stay human and personal at scale, how XR is redefining brand interaction, and why exclusivity is no longer just about scarcity, but about relevance and timing. Geoffrey also reflects on the importance of brand purpose, cultural sensitivity, and the art of crafting desire in a fast-moving digital world. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    27 min
  3. #40 Beauty Innovation: Why Physical Products Are Just the Beginning | Ines Alpha

    04/30/2025

    #40 Beauty Innovation: Why Physical Products Are Just the Beginning | Ines Alpha

    TL;DR • Ines Alpha talks about her collaborations where creativity thrives within clear constraints. She values working with teams that respect her artistic vision, balancing freedom with specific direction. • Her projects explore blending physical face wear with augmented reality (AR), creating a unique fusion of 3D makeup and digital experiences. Ines worked on both the physical design and AR elements to make the two worlds interact seamlessly. • AR makeup allows for new forms of self-expression, enabling people to explore different identities digitally. It offers more freedom compared to traditional beauty standards, allowing people to experiment without physical boundaries. • Ines envisions a future where AR makeup could be featured at high-profile fashion events, with both physical and digital beauty merging for immersive, forward-thinking experiences. • The evolution of AR technology and social media platforms is shaping the future of beauty, making new forms of creative expression possible, and opening up opportunities for innovative collaborations. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    18 min
  4. #39 Future of Makeup: The 3D Artist Who's Making Physical Beauty Products Look Ancient | Ines Alpha

    04/23/2025

    #39 Future of Makeup: The 3D Artist Who's Making Physical Beauty Products Look Ancient | Ines Alpha

    In this podcast episode, Ines Alpha, a leader in the world of 3D makeup and augmented reality, shares insights into her creative journey, particularly her collaboration with Studio Halia. Ines discusses how she blends the physical and digital realms, emphasizing her passion for constraints in design that lead to true innovation. She highlights her work where physical face wear and makeup are enhanced by AR, allowing users to customize their appearance in real-time. Ines explains the importance of collaborating with expert teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AR, especially in creating highly interactive and personalized digital makeup experiences. She also touches on the community aspect of her work, explaining how AR allows people to explore new identities and self-expression, often in spaces where traditional self-presentation might be limited. Looking ahead, Ines reflects on the future of augmented reality in major beauty and fashion events, foreseeing a shift where digital transformations will be just as prominent as physical ones. As technology evolves, she envisions a growing connection between the digital and physical worlds, with new opportunities to create more immersive and expressive experiences for her audience. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    33 min
  5. #38 Doctors Gave Up on Her But She Didn't: The Gut Health Lifestyle That Brought Her Back From the Brink | Yalda Alaoui

    04/15/2025

    #38 Doctors Gave Up on Her But She Didn't: The Gut Health Lifestyle That Brought Her Back From the Brink | Yalda Alaoui

    TL;DR • Yalda's personal journey highlights how chronic inflammation is at the heart of many widespread health issues—from autoimmune diseases to conditions like cancer, thyroid imbalances, and even depression, proving just how essential it is to address inflammation for long-term health. • The Eat Burn Sleep method focuses on three pillars: food, movement, and mental wellness, designed to reduce inflammation without the need for extreme or restrictive diets. • Her approach challenges common wellness trends, such as the vegan diet or high-intensity workouts, emphasizing sustainable, evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs. • Health and wellness are becoming increasingly recognized as essential luxury pillars, with people prioritizing long-term vitality and holistic well-being over temporary fixes. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    33 min
  6. #37 Eat, Burn, Sleep: The Science-Backed Method Revolutionizing Gut Health | Yalda Alaoui

    04/08/2025

    #37 Eat, Burn, Sleep: The Science-Backed Method Revolutionizing Gut Health | Yalda Alaoui

    In this episode, Yalda Alaoui, a leading expert in chronic inflammation and nutrition, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a top figure in health and wellness. After battling autoimmune diseases, Yalda spent over a decade researching lifestyle changes to heal herself, discovering the link between chronic inflammation and many modern diseases. This led to the creation of Eat Burn Sleep, a platform focused on managing inflammation through food, movement, and mental wellness, offering a balanced lifestyle that doesn’t require perfection but aims for sustainable health.Yalda emphasizes a flexible approach, allowing occasional indulgences while reducing inflammation. Her method has helped thousands, from chronic disease sufferers to doctors who now support her approach. She also discusses how wellness has evolved into a luxury, with more people seeking long-term health solutions over quick fixes. Yalda believes the future of wellness will focus on natural, unprocessed food and a slower, more balanced lifestyle.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    25 min
  7. #36 Startup Investing Secrets: How to Build Teams That Attract Funding in Luxury Tech | Blake Lezenski

    04/02/2025

    #36 Startup Investing Secrets: How to Build Teams That Attract Funding in Luxury Tech | Blake Lezenski

    TL;DR • Blake shares the importance of team dynamics in early-stage investment, stressing that a capable, well-aligned team is more important than a great idea at the outset. • We delve into how the scalability of business models, particularly in the luxury and tech space, is crucial; and luxury brands need to adapt quickly, with a focus on profitability rather than growth at any cost. • Blake highlights that the future of digital luxury will be about blending traditional luxury with digital innovations, creating immersive, interactive experiences for consumers that go beyond transactions. • AI and blockchain technologies will play a key role in protecting IP, verifying authenticity, and enabling the co-creation of luxury items with consumers, offering both scalability and personalized luxury experiences. • Luxury will evolve to allow for more consumer-driven design, where users interact with brands on a deeper, more personal level,such as co-creating fashion with the brand’s heritage and digital assets. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    19 min
  8. #35 AI Startups in Luxury Fashion: A Great Idea Means Nothing Without the Right Team | Blake Lezenski

    03/26/2025

    #35 AI Startups in Luxury Fashion: A Great Idea Means Nothing Without the Right Team | Blake Lezenski

    In this episode, Blake Lezenski talks about his approach to early-stage investing, focusing on the importance of team dynamics and market validation. He highlights that a strong, cohesive team is crucial, even if the idea is still in its infancy. Blake also discusses the shift in digital luxury, stressing the need for immersive, self-expressive experiences in the industry, with AI and blockchain playing key roles in the transformation. He envisions a future where AI helps brands create personalized luxury experiences at scale while ensuring IP protection through innovative solutions like AI-powered provenance verification. Blake concludes by exploring how Web3 and digital fashion can empower consumers to interact with luxury brands in new ways, creating a more dynamic and scalable luxury ecosystem. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more insights and inspiration.

    29 min
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Beyond Luxury is a compass for where desire is moving and how the industry navigates what comes next. As luxury shifts from pure creation to relentless optimization, this podcast challenges what is gained, what is lost, and what must be reinvented. Through unfiltered conversations with the minds shaping luxury’s future, we open what’s usually hidden: the talent crisis, storytelling under pressure, business models in transition, the tech reshaping authorship, and the cultural forces redefining desire, identity, and belonging. Raw insights from behind closed doors. Hosted by Carlota Rodben

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  • Creator
    Carlota Rodben
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carlota Rodben
  • Show Website
    Beyond Luxury