Thought leader, founder, designer, activist, and author Aurora James may be best known as the founder of the accessories and footwear brand Brother Vellies, which has supported artisan communities across Africa and beyond. In 2020, she launched the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a call to action for major corporations to create sustainable and supportive ecosystems ... Show More
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The Who What Wear Podcast: Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers on NYFW Prep, the Gen Z Coach Craze, and Designing Cult-Favorite Bags
This week, Hillary Kerr is joined by the prolific creative director of Coach: Stuart Vevers. Vevers has had a wide-ranging career, from his first job at Calvin Klein in the 1990s to his roles as creative director at both Mulberry and Loewe. He talks all things Coach, including th ... Show More
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Jess Rona: Founder of Jess Rona Grooming Salon and Shmoop
Jess Rona is a content creator, the founder of Jess Rona Grooming Salon, and the founder of the new dogcare brand Shmoop. Before she had her own dog-grooming empire, Rona dreamed of becoming an actress. At 18, while pursuing her acting dreams, she got a job as a dog bather at Pet ... Show More
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May 2023
Aurora James on Her Brilliant (and Heartbreaking) New Memoir, Wildflower
Thought leader, founder, designer, activist, and author Aurora James may be best known as the founder of the accessories and footwear brand Brother Vellies, which has supported artisan communities across Africa and beyond. In 2020, she launched the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a call ... Show More
42m 14s
May 2023
Aurora James on Making an Impact, Overcoming Challenges in Business, and Finding Joy
Aurora James, the visionary behind Brother Vellies, 15% Pledge, and the author of "Wildflower: A Memoir" opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship and shares valuable insights on starting and running a successful company. From being a creative to understanding the business ... Show More
43m 58s
Aug 2020
Patrisse Cullors ON: How To Use Your Art To Heal Your Emotions & Make An Impact On The World
Do art, activism, and politics mix? They do when you’re Patrisse Cullors, best-selling author and cofounder of Black Lives Matter and Reform LA Jails. On a recent episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Cullors and Shetty sat down to talk about how she keeps her artistic and creat ... Show More
57m 57s
Nov 2024
AUREUM's Cass DiMicco on Brand Building and Business Management: Trend Forecasting, Personal Style, and the AUREUM Journey
Cass DiMicco, founder of AUREUM Collective, joins us to share her journey from being a buyer to building a luxury fashion brand, AUREUM, known for its high-quality accessories like sunglasses, belts, and jewelry. Cass discusses her background in trend forecasting, how she and her ... Show More
37m 12s
Dec 2022
Get Inspired with Charuka Arora, Artist and Founder of Arts to Hearts Project
<p>Tune in as Charuka Arora tell us about her latest venture, the launch of Arts to Hearts Magazine - a gorgeous print magazine featuring artists from all over the world. Marina Granger is curating the second issue, and there's an open theme open call for all women/womxn artists. ... Show More
42m 10s