In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Lori and Marci Hirshleifer, co-owners of the iconic luxury boutique Hirshleifers, to explore how a century-old family business has adapted, grown, and thrived in this day and age.
This conversation traces what it’s like to work alongside family, and how creative and strategic decisions are made when curating co ... Show More
Aug 20
Alex Ikonn: Creator of The 5-Minute Journal – Gratitude, Kindness, Entrepreneurship, & Designing A Life of Meaning
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Alex Ikonn, entrepreneur, creator, and co-founder of The 5-Minute Journal and The Productivity Planner, to explore the mindset behind turning hardship into opportunity. From growing up with scarcity and financial struggle to becoming one of the early ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 19
Roxie Nafousi: Author of Manifest – “The Manifesting Queen”, Rock Bottom, Healing, Confidence, & The Power of Self-Belief
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Roxie Nafousi, bestselling author and self-development coach, to explore how personal struggle can become the catalyst for profound transformation. From the depths of addiction, loneliness, and emotional lows, Roxie shares the pivotal moments that pu ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 19
Stefan Sonnenfeld: Founder of Company 3 – “Da Vinci of Colour Grading”, Movies, Discipline, Working With Apple
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Stefan Sonnenfeld, legendary colourist and founder of Company 3, to explore the discipline, drive, and vision behind some of the most iconic visuals in modern entertainment. Known for his pioneering work with Apple and countless cultural touchpoints ... Show More
1h 2m
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
Jul 15
Brand Building: She emphasizes authenticity, storytelling in marketing and overcoming setbacks and how to scale a business
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Stuckey. The chair of Stuckey’s, a historic snack and candy company. She shares her journey of revitalizing the brand, her family’s legacy, and the importa ... Show More
31m 15s
Jul 15
Brand Building: She emphasizes authenticity, storytelling in marketing and overcoming setbacks and how to scale a business
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Stuckey. The chair of Stuckey’s, a historic snack and candy company. She shares her journey of revitalizing the brand, her family’s legacy, and the importa ... Show More
31m 15s
Dec 2024
From Handbags to Haute Couture: Overcoming Fashion Industry Hurdles, Reframing Failure, and the Power of Persistence with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger
As a designer, breaking into the fashion industry can be challenging even when you have the best connections. Success requires grit, determination, resilience, and the ability to keep getting back up after failures and setbacks. Just ask Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Founder & Creative D ... Show More
38m 55s
Mar 2020
Gabriela Hearst on Why Making Things That Stand the Test of Time Matters
Since launching her eponymous label in 2015, the Uruguayan-born, New York–based designer Gabriela Hearst has become known for her sincere, forward-thinking approach to sustainability; her slow-growth business ethos; the long waiting lists for her limited-production handbags; her ... Show More
54m 43s
Nov 2024
Branding Essentials for Business and Career Success with Steven Wolfe Pereira & Marisa Thalberg
What makes a brand memorable? Why do some brands feel like home, while others remain simply functional? In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel speaks with industry experts Steven Wolfe Pereira and Marisa Thalberg, who share insights from years of leadership in branding and ... Show More
35m 44s
Aug 2024
Kate Spade Co-Founder On How to Build A Fashion Empire
Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about Get Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/about In this week's episode, we sat down with Kate Spade Co founder, and Francis Valentine Founder, ... Show More
55m 36s
Jan 2025
From Food Stamps to Seven Figures: How Nikole Mitchell Did it Utilizing OF
In this episode of Founder’s Story, guest Nikole Mitchell discusses her background transitioning through multiple careers—teacher, bartender, religious leader, Etsy shop owner—and how she eventually discovered OnlyFans (OF). She shares insights on content creation, diversificatio ... Show More
20m 47s
Jul 16
Infusing Creativity Into Business + Creating A Celebrity-Worn Jewelry Brand with Drew Ginsburg, Founder of DylanLex
Ready to turn your unique creativity into a brand that catches the eyes of icons like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift? In this episode, I sit down with Drew Ginsburg, the founder of DylanLex, who spills the secrets on building a business that truly reflects your creative soul and attrac ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2024
The Who What Wear Podcast: Fashion Writer Becky Malinsky on 5 Things You Should Buy for the Holidays and Her New Alex Mill Capsule Collection
Becky Malinsky is a stylist, consultant, and writer of the popular Substack newsletter 5 Things You Should Buy. In 2022, after several years as The Wall Street Journal's deputy fashion director, she started her own business, offering executive and professional styling, consulting ... Show More
37m 30s