The co-lab career stories

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Welcome to the co-lab career stories podcast, a collective of professionals dedicated to sharing their experiences working in the fashion, beauty, wellness, retail and consumer luxury industries. Hear from CEOs, early career professionals and everything in between as the co-lab members interview each other, sharing their career stories, big pivots, worst jobs, best career advice, and remind us no two career paths are the same. Visit jointhecolab.com to learn more, become a member, tell your story, and follow us @jointhecolab. We can’t wait to network with you. X Kristy, co-lab founder.

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Erik Jørgensen - Sales and Retail Strategy Consultant
May 13, 2024
Mitali Banerjee - Head of Creative Strategy, Dell Blue (Internal Creative Agency for Dell Technologies)
May 06, 2024
Elizabeth Powers - Certified Strategic Leadership & Change Management Expert, Corporate Communications Leader, & AI for Communications Enthusiast
Apr 29, 2024
Danielle Nielsen - SEO Copywriter, Front Row
Apr 22, 2024
Cassandra Hoblitz - Client Strategy Lead at Front Row
Apr 15, 2024
Jon Bunten, CEO of RecorGroup
Apr 08, 2024
Syama Bunten - CEO of Scaling Retail
Apr 01, 2024
Ann Tham - Retail Growth Consultant
Mar 25, 2024
Samira Zebian, Multi-Hyphenate Marketer
Mar 18, 2024
Andrew Pieris - Visual Marketing Executive
Mar 11, 2024
Thomas Mitchell - Visual Consultant and Sales Executive for Vista Visual
Mar 05, 2024
Lisa Di Napoli - leads Pixie Creative
Feb 27, 2024
Celeste Lilore - EcoPreneur
Feb 20, 2024
Crystal Slattery - President of Tanya Taylor
Feb 13, 2024
Tanya Taylor - CEO and Creative Director, Tanya Taylor
Feb 06, 2024
Jen White - Creative Director, Drawing From Memory
Jan 30, 2024
Sam Baker - CEO, Sam Baker Consulting
Jan 23, 2024
Lydia Fenet - Founder and CEO of Lydia Fenet Agency
Jan 16, 2024
Katelyn Delaney - Executive Product Marketer and Global Beauty Brand Builder
Jan 09, 2024
Katia Sarti - Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional
Dec 19, 2023
Loree Lash-Valencia - Chief Revenue Officer
Dec 12, 2023
Jay Anderson - Fashion Industry Project Manager
Dec 05, 2023
Andrew Staunton - Design Director
Nov 28, 2023
Michelle Doyle - Communications for Sustainability
Nov 21, 2023
Cynthia Power - Owner, Molte Volte
Nov 14, 2023
Priya Jain - Founder, Rania Designs
Nov 07, 2023
Katharine McKee - Founder, Morphology Consulting
Oct 30, 2023
Melissa Burkheimer - CEO of Melissa Burkheimer Studio,
Oct 23, 2023
Lane Tabb - Luxury Fashion, Sustainability and Innovation Specialist
Oct 16, 2023
Emily Holland - Fashion Consultant and Stylist
Oct 09, 2023
Nicole Heim - Creative Director
Oct 02, 2023
Luke Vachon - Global VP of Marketing for Mackage
Sep 25, 2023
Kiera Ganann - Merchandising & Commercial Executive
Sep 18, 2023
Lauren Sherman - Special Correspondent, Puck News
Sep 11, 2023
Travis Paul Martin - Founder, TPM Consulting
Sep 04, 2023
Yvonne Yip - Merchandising and Digital Leader
Aug 28, 2023
Julie Kim - Merchandising and E-commerce Expert
Aug 21, 2023
Katelyn Nugent - Brand & Product Marketing Leader
Aug 14, 2023
Adeline Callanan - Executive Creative Recruiter
Aug 07, 2023
Richard Irving - Creative Director
Jul 31, 2023
David Scott - Independent Creative Director, Designer, and Copywriter
Jul 24, 2023
Yurga Juozapa - Founder of JUNETHINGS
Jul 17, 2023
Laura Parker - co-founder and designer at Seyahan Jewelry
Jul 10, 2023
Matthew Doull - Managing Director, TMT Investment Banking for Wedbush
Jul 03, 2023
Molly Jong-Fast
Jun 26, 2023
Brooks Brown - Learning & Development and Retail Director
Jun 19, 2023
Madeline Schwarz - Career and Communication Coach
Jun 12, 2023
Julian Randall - Fashion Writer/ Ph.D. student at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Manchester Fashion Institute
Jun 05, 2023
Andrea Pascual - Leader of Cool Eye Creative
May 29, 2023
Talia Shuvalov - Creative, Product Strategy & Design Direction Consultant
May 22, 2023
Karen Ruenitz - Creative Director Footwear and Accessories
May 15, 2023
Monica Botkier - Co-founder of Chosen Woven
May 08, 2023
Olga Kapustina - Co-founder of Chosen Woven
May 01, 2023
Greg Baratte - Chanel Corporate Ventures & Incubation team
Apr 24, 2023
Iwona Waluk - Brand Creative Director
Apr 18, 2023
Emily Yeston - Co-founder and CEO of Doré
Apr 10, 2023
Jennifer Parker - (Former) SVP. Global Direct Sales at Peloton
Apr 03, 2023
Lilly Minkove - Founder of ArtLogica Group
Mar 27, 2023
Stephanie Davila — Creative Director, Copy + Content
Mar 20, 2023
Kimara Mitchell - Creative Director and Content Creator
Mar 13, 2023
Addie Ajayi - Founder and CEO of D'IYANU
Mar 06, 2023
Seun Olubodun - Founder of Duke & Winston
Feb 28, 2023
Charlotta Hellichius - Sr. Strategy Director at Redscout
Feb 21, 2023
Gina Ciancone - In-house Creative at Vespa
Feb 14, 2023
Pam Berick - Founder of the Collab Society
Feb 07, 2023
Abby Bruce - Ideas Person and Strategic Planner
Jan 31, 2023
Hilary Jochmans - Founder of PoliticallyInFashion
Jan 24, 2023
Yoana Strateva - Intellectual Property Attorney
Jan 17, 2023
Kristen Sosa - Founder of Luminate Brand Advisors
Jan 10, 2023
Katie Irving - Founder of MOONSHOT
Jan 03, 2023
Christiana Mavromatis - Senior Creative Director, Compass Real Estate
Dec 13, 2022
Jessica Quillin - Co-Founder and Principal for It’s A Working Title, LLC
Dec 06, 2022
Emily Meridor - Co-founder and CEO of Etelier
Nov 29, 2022
Rachel Hall Danes - Revenue Growth Strategist
Nov 22, 2022
Phil Corin - Senior Producer with FC Podcasts
Nov 15, 2022
Meghan Houle - Senior Executive Recruiter
Nov 08, 2022
Holly Cole - Retail Executive
Oct 31, 2022
Kate Sheldon - Founder, Fashioneering, LLC
Oct 24, 2022
Emerald Carroll - Creative Director and Brand Strategist
Oct 17, 2022
Elizabeth Welborn - Designer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Oct 10, 2022
Kathryn Shah - Co-founder of Spring & Mulberry
Oct 03, 2022
Allison Henry Aver - Founder and creative director for Letter A
Sep 26, 2022
Gina Gretchko - Fractional CMO, Brand Strategist + Social Media Expert
Sep 19, 2022
Grace Liu - Fashion & Beauty Marketing + Social Media Expert. Prev CK, Laura Mercer
Sep 12, 2022
Maria Chammah - Fashion Expert and Historian
Aug 08, 2022
Turna Uyar - SVP at Sotheby's
Aug 01, 2022
Charlotte Rudge - Senior Copywriter
Jul 25, 2022
Katie Levine - Photographer
Jul 18, 2022
Daniella Stromberg - CEO of d'mai wellness
Jul 11, 2022
Jenni Shaw - Freelance Makeup Artist
Jul 04, 2022
Carmen Gama - Director Circular Design at Eileen Fisher
Jun 27, 2022
Lauren Fay - Director of Strategic Partnerships at Helpsy
Jun 20, 2022
Rita Shmakova - Fulbright Program’s Graduate Student
Jun 13, 2022
Ilina Luthra - host of the Roster Radio podcast and 2022 Rutgers Business School graduate
Jun 06, 2022
Paula Haza -Founder of Haza Global Partners
May 30, 2022
Karin Dauch - Real Estate Agent
May 23, 2022
Cecelia Rembert - Produce Buyer for Park Slope Food Co-op
May 16, 2022
Pam Seidman - Founder of BYBBA
May 09, 2022
Yashica Dutt - anti-caste expert, journalist and the award-winning author
May 02, 2022
Jonathan Joseph - CEO and creator of Little Red Fashion
Apr 25, 2022
Katie Welch - Chief Marketing Officer for Rare Beauty
Apr 18, 2022
Caroline Homlish - Senior Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer at Supergoop!
Apr 11, 2022
Malia Mills - founder of Malia Mills aka The House of Hell Yes
Apr 04, 2022
Stephanie von Watzdorf - fashion, accessories and interior design consultant
Mar 28, 2022
Rosella Lopez - Fashion Consultant
Mar 21, 2022
Rachel Wolff - Partner and Brand President of FREDA SALVADOR
Mar 14, 2022
Rita Capasa - International Fashion Consultant
Mar 08, 2022
Agathe Lerolle - Founder of Sur Mesure Executive Search
Mar 01, 2022
April Uchitel - Co- Founder of THE BOARD
Feb 22, 2022
Marisa Runyon - Multi-platform producer
Feb 15, 2022
Kathryn Kallison - Senior Operations Executive
Feb 08, 2022
Carol Pearson - Leadership Coach
Feb 01, 2022
Beryl Solomon - Founder of Poplar, The Modern Drug Store
Jan 25, 2022
Bari Schorr - Entrepreneurial and innovative leader
Jan 18, 2022
Susan Joy - Regenerative Strategist and Fashion Brand Advisor
Jan 11, 2022
Gayle Robbins - Conscious Design & Branding Strategist
Jan 04, 2022
Nicole Colovos - Brand and Creative Consultant Launching a New Startup
Dec 28, 2021
Natasha Silva-Jelly - Editorial Director of Travel Curator
Dec 21, 2021
Libby Gluck - Leads Marketing for Nickel & Suede
Dec 14, 2021
Meg Barr - Strategic Marketer in Skincare
Dec 07, 2021
Naomi Mishkin - Founder of NAOMI NOMI
Nov 30, 2021
Laura Zwanziger - Founder of Fit for Everybody
Nov 23, 2021
Catrina Reingold - Creative Strategist in Brand Storytelling and Sustainability
Nov 16, 2021
Jamie Grossman - Fashion and Lifestyle Recruiter
Nov 09, 2021
Camila Gomez Wills - Business and Human Rights Program Manager
Nov 01, 2021
Janet Gilbert - Researcher & Collaborator in Corporate Social Responsibility
Oct 25, 2021
Saskia van Gendt - Head of Sustainability at Rothy's
Oct 18, 2021
Ariele Elia - Assistant Director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law
Oct 11, 2021
Swati Argade - Founder and Creative Director of Bhoomki
Oct 05, 2021
Toral Patel – Corporate Lawyer turned Business Consultant and Fashion Entrepreneur
Sep 28, 2021
Kelsey Linnartz - Assistant Swimwear Designer at Trimera Brands and Founder of LinnArtzy
Sep 21, 2021
Lauren Cook - Social Partnerships at Lovesac
Sep 14, 2021
Anja Tyson - Business Development Consultant at anjatyson.com
Aug 31, 2021
Kelli Latchem - Director of Brand Partnerships, Fashion at Sezzle
Aug 24, 2021
Laila Tarraf - Chief People Officer at Allbirds and Author of Strong Like Water
Aug 17, 2021
Jodi Bricker - CEO of Quay Australia
Aug 10, 2021
Chandra Recchi - SVP of Product Development and Design
Aug 03, 2021
Nadège Winter - Creative Communications Consultant
Jul 27, 2021
Crystal DeVone (aka DJ C. DeVone) - DJ & Multimedia Professional
Jul 20, 2021
Tracy Chenoff Golove - Sales Director at Breaking Media
Jul 13, 2021
Sarah Dick - Creative Development & Atelier Management
Jul 06, 2021
Cassandra Kane - Founder of Sieme Brand & Outerwear and Accessories Design Consultant
Jun 29, 2021
Tia Tappan - Founder & CEO of DIVERSITY IN BEAUTY
Jun 24, 2021
Josanta Gray Emegano - Founder of Grayscaled Media
Jun 22, 2021
Lauren Rome - CEO and Founder of Romer Skincare
Jun 17, 2021
Shay Paresh - Founder of SHAYDE BEAUTY
Jun 15, 2021
Regina Connell - Founder of Collective Work, Specializing in the Modern Luxury Consumer
Jun 10, 2021
Tiffany Wheat - Creative Sales Director at Heath Ceramics
Jun 08, 2021
Ashley Wilson - Senior Digital Project Manager at Pat McGrath Cosmetics
Jun 03, 2021
Juliana Wise - Senior Program Manager - Marketing & Operations at SEPHORA
Jun 01, 2021
Naomi Usher - Founder and Creative Director at Studio Usher
May 27, 2021
Sarah Sukumaran - Founder & CEO of Lilith NYC
May 25, 2021
Annelies De Rouck - Chief Creative Officer at FTD Flowers
May 20, 2021
Ana Lerario Geller - President at Fiftytwo Showroom
May 18, 2021
Jermaine Francis - London-based Photographer
May 13, 2021
Heloise Goodman Thomas - Executive Producer, Visual Consultant, Currently Freelance Producer at e.l.f. Cosmetics
May 11, 2021
Laura Kaplan - Founder of ANNETTA
May 06, 2021
Shelly Steffee - Founder of ehra and SHELLY STEFFEE, Visionary Entrepreneur, Creative Director
May 04, 2021
Alexa Steiner (she/her) - Sustainability Consultant
Apr 29, 2021
Gabriella Ainslie - COO at Miranda Bennett Studio
Apr 27, 2021
Amanda Vlavianos - Product Development Manager at Delta Galil Industries
Apr 22, 2021
Abbey Cook - Trend Forecaster and Creative Consultant
Apr 20, 2021
Danielle Kayembe - CEO & Founder of GreyFire Impact, a Global Social Impact Consulting and Advisory
Apr 15, 2021
Erin Halper - CEO of The Upside ⚡️Award-Winning Community & Accelerator for Consultants
Apr 13, 2021
Lori Adelman - Talent Acquisition at Tory Burch
Apr 08, 2021
Caroline Priebe - Founder & Director at The Center for the Advancement of Garment Making, Sustainability/Circularity Strategist
Apr 06, 2021
Gabrielle Korn - Editorial & Publishing Manager at Netflix
Apr 01, 2021
Tyler McCall - Editor In Chief at Fashionista.com
Mar 30, 2021
Kimberly Dillon - Founder at Frigg
Mar 25, 2021
Niambi Cacchioli - Founder and Lead Formulator at Pholk Beauty
Mar 23, 2021
Rachel Pearl - Designer, Illustrator and Sustainability Advocate
Mar 17, 2021
Megan Oliver - Freelance Designer, Former Senior Designer at DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger Sport, Elie Tahari
Mar 15, 2021
Arden Frank - Founder at Let's Be Frank, Social Media Marketing Strategist at Abbey Glass
Mar 11, 2021
Amy Smilovic - Founder & Creative Director, Tibi
Mar 09, 2021
Céline Kaplan - President of Céline Kaplan PR (CKPR)
Mar 04, 2021
Kahlana Barfield Brown - Fashion and Beauty Editor, Television Correspondent, Creative and Brand Consultant, and Former Beauty Director at InStyle
Mar 02, 2021
D'Arcy Jensen - Founder & Creative Director at Guilded Goods
Feb 25, 2021
Sara Sakanaka - Founder and Creative Director of Considered Objects
Feb 23, 2021
Saúl López - Art Director, UPRISERS & Social Media Content Creator
Feb 17, 2021
Michelle K. Hanabusa - Founder & Creative Director, UPRISERS
Feb 16, 2021
Allie Egan - Founder & CEO at Veracity Selfcare, Former CEO at Cynthia Rowley
Feb 11, 2021
Franci Girard - Founder & CEO of The Sixes
Feb 09, 2021
Victoria Lee - Senior Assistant Planner at Bloomingdale's
Feb 04, 2021
Richard Vera - Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Kayo Body Care
Feb 02, 2021
Steven Waldberg - Global Marketing & Communications Executive, previously at Calvin Klein, LVMH, L'Oréal
Jan 28, 2021
Aliza Licht - Founder & President LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC, Creative Brand Marketing & Digital Strategist, Best-Selling Author
Jan 27, 2021
Andy Comer - Creative & Marketing Executive
Jan 26, 2021
Bianca Kofman - Area Manager at Cole Haan
Jan 21, 2021
Denise Baca - VP of Wholesale (North America) at G-Star Raw, Former VP/Director at Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci
Jan 19, 2021
Lindsay Denninger - Copy Director at Boll & Branch
Jan 14, 2021
Julie Chen - Beauty Copywriter
Jan 12, 2021
Sylvie Esmundo - Site Merchandising Lead at Facebook, Influencer and Blogger @life.by.sylvie
Jan 05, 2021
Tara O'Brien - Assistant Planner at Macy's
Dec 31, 2020
Sarah Ross - President/Founder of W.I.P. Strategic Brand Management, Former Head of U.S. Sales at Stojo, S'well, Rag & Bone, Free People
Dec 29, 2020
Susan Elliott-Bocassi - Chairman Advisory Board at Brighter Children & Former VP General Manager at Bluestem Brands, Inc.
Dec 24, 2020
Christine Jasper - Project Management, Sustainable Fashion, Former Programs and Grants Manager and Former Peace Corps Volunteer
Dec 22, 2020
Hasmik Minasian - Talent Acquisition Coordinator at AHA! Recruiting Experts
Dec 17, 2020
Kamrin Eriksen Huban - Executive Leadership and Performance Coach & Former Operations at Brahmin, Coach and Adidas
Dec 15, 2020
Ricardo Larroudé - Co-founder and CEO of Larroudé
Dec 10, 2020
Marina Larroudé - Co-founder and CCO of Larroudé, former Fashion Director of Barney's New York, Teen Vogue and Style.com
Dec 08, 2020
Blair Lawson - Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer at Beautycounter, former Chief Merchandising Officer at Goop
Dec 03, 2020
Jim Kuerschner - President, KULE
Dec 01, 2020
Marianne Battle - Omni-Channel Planning Director, Formerly Macy's, Banana Republic, and Old Navy
Nov 26, 2020
Lauren Bertrando - Senior Director of Design and Merchandising at Delta Galil USA & Former Design Director at Macy's
Nov 24, 2020
Megan Ryley - Director of Product Development & Production, Women's RTW
Nov 19, 2020
Cynthia Director - Design Consultant, Fashion and Home Textiles
Nov 17, 2020
Pamela Roskin - President of Pamela Roskin Jewelry & Lecturer at Parsons School of Design
Nov 12, 2020
Sara Stewart Stevens - Program Director at Textiles and Apparel Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Nov 10, 2020
Ryan Metauro - Director of Sales (Americas) at ORDRE
Nov 05, 2020
Steven Wildenberg - National Account Manager at Patina Brands & Founder of Golden Meteors Consultancy
Nov 03, 2020
Danielle Vigliotti - Retail Executive, Marketing Director, Business & Life Coach
Oct 28, 2020
Michelle Peranteau - VP of Marketing and Communications, Luxury Marketing & PR Strategist, Adweek CMO Mentee
Oct 26, 2020
Keren Eldad - Transformational Leadership Coach and Founder of With Enthusiasm ® Coaching & TEDx Speaker
Oct 23, 2020
Stephanie Venditto - Life Coach at Stephanie Venditto & Former Manager of Fabric and Research at Tory Burch
Oct 22, 2020
Alicia Skehan - Handbag Design Consultant & Former Design Director at MZ Wallace
Oct 14, 2020
Khalika Abrams - Founder of KurateD LA, a personal branding and styling company & Former Creative Director at A'GACI
Oct 12, 2020
Joeri Van Campenhout - Senior Designer at Dries Van Noten
Oct 07, 2020
Andrea Robredo Ruiz - Consulting Design Director at Carolina Herrera & Former Designer at Coach, Gabriela Hearst, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford and Prada
Oct 06, 2020
Lauren McConnell - Brand Manager at Lovesac
Oct 01, 2020
Kyle Andrew - Chief Marketing Officer, Formerly American Eagle, Kate Spade, and Gap
Sep 29, 2020
Margot Janks - Director of Global Merchandising at Tiffany & Co. & Success and Purpose Executive Coach at Margot Janks Coaching
Sep 23, 2020
Kenny Anderson - Global and Luxury Brand Leader & Former Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Giorgio Armani
Sep 22, 2020
Kristy Hurt - Founder of The co-lab & Consumer Luxury Executive Recruiter at Kristy Hurt Consulting
Sep 17, 2020
Natalie Garagiola - Membership and Programming Manager at The co-lab & Former Marketing at National Geographic
Sep 14, 2020