What it Takes to Create a Successful Handbag Brand with Handbag Legend, Bobby Williams
Prepare to be enchanted by the story of a marketing student turned luxury handbag magnate as we sit down with Bobby Williams, the visionary president of Ghurka handbags. His tale is woven with threads of serendipity and hard-won insights, leading you through the tapestry of the fashion industry's high-stakes world. From navigating the voyage of prestigious luggage brand Hartman through its acquisition by Samsonite to the founding of Boconi with his dynamic entrepreneur wife Connie, Bobby's an...
21 Maj 202444min
Decrypting The Handbag Business With Glossy’s Jill Manoff
Get ready to unlock the secret strategies reshaping the handbag industry with our special guest, Jill Manoff, the esteemed Editor-in-Chief of Glossy. This episode peels back the curtain on the swiftly growing trend of men's handbags, spurred by cultural influencer Jacob Elordi. We're taking a magnifying glass to the luxury brand runways where these stylish accessories are becoming a mainstay and discussing the broader market shifts leading to the rise of unisex North-South bags (in addition t...
14 Maj 202438min
Betty & Paulina’s Beamina Brand Story of Courage and Craftsmanship
Embark on an incredible mother-daughter journey with Betty Martinez and Paulina Anchia, the heart and soul of Beamina, as they stitch together a story as vibrant as their handbag collection. This episode threads the needle between a family's love and the cutthroat world of fashion entrepreneurship, from Paulina's childhood sewing machine to the glittering storefronts that now house their creations. These two incredible women open up about the fusion of their shared passion with an unyielding ...
7 Maj 202428min
Mergers, Mindsets, and the Magic of Brand Mastery with Richard Kestenbaum
Prepare to have your mind blown as we sit down with the legendary Richard Kestenbaum of Triangle Capital LLC to unravel the complex world of mergers and acquisitions. As we navigate through the depths of human psychology pivotal in deal-making, you will gain unprecedented insights into the ballet of numbers and narratives shaping the fate of consumer retail and merchandising companies. Richard's four decades on Wall Street have honed his instincts, not just for the complex data-driving valuat...
30 Apr 202430min
Expanding Your Handbag Empire with Government of Quebec
Embark on a linguistic and commercial adventure as I, Emily Blumenthal, sit down with Ryan McInturf, the insightful attaché to the Quebec government. We navigate the nuances of Quebec's French language and its impact on the handbag industry, shedding light on the opportunities that await emerging designers in Canadian retail. Discover the strategic advantage of charming power players like Essence and Holt Renfrew, as we reveal how this dominance of pure French language can be the key to unloc...
23 Apr 202434min
The Tale of the Arizona Handbag Hometown Hero with Sage Aubrey
Embark on an enthralling journey through the fashion industry with the remarkable Sage Aubrey, whose rise to acclaim was cemented with her distinction in the 2019 Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design competition. Sage's candid recount of her path from concept to creation offers invaluable lessons on the complexities of handbag design, highlighting the significance of pricing strategies and balancing a brand's essence with market appeal. As you listen, you'll uncover the behind-the-scenes ...
16 Apr 202437min
From Wall Street Wizard to Handbag Heroine and the Pop-Up Retail Revolution
From Wall Street wizard to handbag heroine, Melissa Gonzalez, the mastermind behind The Lionesque Group, graces our podcast with a tale proving passion and business acumen can coalesce into something extraordinary. Her story is one of transformation, trading the stability of finance for the thrill of independent design, without losing the analytical edge that once defined her career. Listen closely as Melissa imparts the lessons learned from her roots with The Lionesque Media through the evol...
9 Apr 202440min
Tola Adeagbo’s Florian London Journey from Lagos to London
As your handbag fairy godmother, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Tola Adeagbo, the visionary designer behind Florian London. Her story stirs the soul—from playful days in Lagos, Nigeria to the bustling energy of London at age 11. Tola's resilience shines through tales of bullying and cultural challenges, exemplifying the grit that later became the foundation of her fashion empire. Our conversation takes you on a heartfelt journey, mapping how Tola charted her course from finance to fashion, ...
2 Apr 202434min
