“I try to create the illusion of simplicity because life’s too complicated,” says Eileen Fisher. Today, the founder and clothing designer joins Elise Loehnen to talk about her appreciation for simplicity (which Loehnen shares). Fisher reveals that her own discomfort inspired her career—she could never understand why women were so willing to suffer to look go ... Show More
Feb 2019
Eileen Fisher: Eileen Fisher (2017)
In 1983, Eileen Fisher signed up for a fashion trade show with no experience, no garments, no patterns or sketches – nothing but a few ideas for a women's clothing line focused on simplicity. Within three weeks, she came up with 12 pieces, a logo, and a name: Eileen Fisher. Today ... Show More
45m 5s
Jul 2020
Innovative Impact: Discussing the Intersection of Business and Social Responsibility with Susan McPherson
What does it take for a company to do well? Not financially, but in terms of its impact on employees, the community, and the environment? Susan McPherson of McPherson Strategies makes it her mission to help companies create social impact and increase corporate responsibility, wit ... Show More
30m 22s
Nov 2021
Eileen Fisher: How design principles and systems guide a clothing company
Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-eileen-fisher-embracing-imperfect In his book The Laws of Simplicity, John Maeda says that “simplicity is about subtracting the obvious, and adding the meaningful.” Our final guest this season, Eileen Fisher, is a master at mak ... Show More
40m 48s
May 2023
#202 The Price Tag of 'Being Good': Author and Former GOOP COO Elise Loehnen on How Women Navigate Societal Expectations + Embracing Your True Identity, Transforming Shame into a Path of Self-Discovery & Redefining Power and Identity
<p>Today's guest is author, editor, and former GOOP COO Elise Loehnen. Elise shares how a simple conversation around sin led her to her latest book, "On Our Best Behavior." Prepare to explore the profound influence of the "7 Deadly Sins" (with a twist) on our daily beliefs, react ... Show More
2h 5m
Dec 2020
Different Paths and Possibilities: Marla Beck of bluemercury
Marla Beck was always a beauty buff, keeping an eye on the latest skincare products to hit her local markets in the Bay Area growing up. It wasn’t until she had a business degree, however, that she merged her passion for the beauty world and her fascination with ecommerce in the ... Show More
29m 51s
Jan 2024
Crafting Authenticity: Building a Wellness-Focused Brand and Cultivating a Powerful Network with Dria Murphy, founder of Alise Collective and by dria
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Dria Murphy, a creative brand builder and wellness expert, knows first-hand how to craft an authentic brand. Over the last decade, Dria has established herself as the go-to “wellness girl” i ... Show More
42m 44s
Apr 2024
The End of an Era: Generosity, Sisterhood, and Navigating Acquisitions with Jamie O’ Banion, CEO & Founder of BeautyBio
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“It’s the end of an era, right?” Jamie O’Banion, CEO and Founder of BeautyBio emotionally asks as she reflects on the recent acquisition of her award-winning beauty ... Show More
50m 7s