A weekly 30-minute podcast focused on the business of fashion. Fashion Rewired is about the successful transformation of your mind, perspective, and daily approach to your fashion brand. During the Fashion Rewired Podcast, we chat with successful fashion designers and business entrepreneurs who share their powerful stories of success. While providing real time industry tips, tools, and actionable strategies to execute today. With the goal of DESIGNING our listener’s brands for success! YOUR ...
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How Meghan Alfonso, an unhappy corporate worker REWIRED to launch a non-profit for kids and a successful concierge business!
Brian got the chance to sit down with a driven entrepreneur that chose to give back to her community from the beginning. Meghan Alfonso after graduating from The University of Arizona, jumped right into the corporate world of non-profits, expecting to work there her entire career. That short lived dream was quickly extinguished by typical corporate…
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How an American fashion designer REWIRED during the pandemic to create a mental health inspired collection in Paris!
Brian got the chance to sit down with a very talented fashion designer that should be on everyone's radar. Corii Burns grew up in New York which is where she first began to be inspired to create. She backed up her natural love of fashion with three (3) educational degrees, including her Masters in Contemporary Fashion Design from IFA. But, her visi…
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How stay at home mom, Caroline Baudino, got up, got dressed and REWIRED her life into a daily mantra of DOING!
Brian got the chance to sit down with a strong woman that looked in the mirror one day and did not recognize who she had become. It was around the same time that Caroline suddenly had to become a caregiver to her elderly parents. It was at that exact moment that she began to re-call that former fun, attractive, energetic and witty Caroline. So, the…
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Brian got the chance to sit down with a self-described tech geek who was not the most stylish in her opinion. It was, while living in Ireland and working at the global fashion retailer Zara, that Gina experienced first-hand how a lack of style could affect her job security. So, the question Gina asked herself was simple, “what if there was an app t…
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Brian got the chance to have an energetic conversation with Lindsay Rando who was inspired by her entrepreneurial grandmother that owned a consignment store in New England. This early enlightenment created a serious drive in her to create something great! Great came at the end of the pandemic when Lindsay decided to franchise her retail fashion con…
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How Lindsay Rando, a boutique owner REWIRED and franchised her retail concept, Bobbles and Lace.
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Brian got the chance to have an energetic conversation with Lindsay Rando who was inspired by her entrepreneurial grandmother that owned a consignment store in New England. This early enlightenment created a serious drive in her to create something great! Great came at the end of the pandemic when Lindsay decided to franchise her retail fashion con…
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How Kam Katouzian, an electrical engineer with a love for tech REWIRED to launch the fashion app Hanger Life.
Brian got the chance to sit down with Kam, a very smart and creative entrepreneur that is weaving together fashion and tech. This first-generation immigrant from Iran was always ahead of his class by graduating high school early and entering college to study electrical and computer engineering. How did this corporate success story launch a fashion …
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How Kam Katouzian, an electrical engineer with a love for tech REWIRED to launch the fashion app Hanger Life.
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Kam, a very smart and creative entrepreneur that is weaving together fashion and tech. This first-generation immigrant from Iran was always ahead of his class by graduating high school early and entering college to study electrical and computer engineering. How did this corporate success story launch a fashion …
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Brian got the chance to sit down for a fashion forward conversation with a fashion model that decided to take her talents far beyond the runway! Lisa, who grew up on the shoreline of Florida, decided to partner with her sister Katie to share their childhood memories of the beach. Find out how launching 'The Shore Line' brand of premium beachwear wa…
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Brian got the chance to sit down for a fashion forward conversation with a fashion model that decided to take her talents far beyond the runway! Lisa, who grew up on the shoreline of Florida, decided to partner with her sister Katie to share their childhood memories of the beach. Find out how launching 'The Shore Line' brand of premium beachwear wa…
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How Julie Lamb, musician, model and entreprenuer REWIRED her individualism into digitally, into Web3.
Brian got the chance to have a mindful conversation with Julie Lamb from the series 'How To With Julie Sue.' This multi-talented problem solving story teller shares the secret of how you CAN actually have it all in life by first keeping your word. With over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur in real life, Julie is now bringing that knowledge int…
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How Julie Lamb, musician, model and entreprenuer REWIRED her individualism into digitally, into Web3.
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Brian got the chance to have a mindful conversation with Julie Lamb from the series 'How To With Julie Sue.' This multi-talented problem solving story teller shares the secret of how you CAN actually have it all in life by first keeping your word. With over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur in real life, Julie is now bringing that knowledge int…
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How Hassan Pierre, a Haitian born self described organic foodie REWIRED his love of sustainability and fashion into the MAISON-DE-MODE platform
Brian got the chance to have a thoughtful conversation with sustainability entrepreneur Hassan Pierre, who identified a large gap in the destructive fashion industry. After graduating from the Parsons School of Design and starting his own vintage up-cycled label, Hassan decided to go deeper. Eventually Co-founding (with Amanda Hearst) the platform …
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How Hassan Pierre, a Haitian born self described organic foodie REWIRED his love of sustainability and fashion into the MAISON-DE-MODE platform
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Brian got the chance to have a thoughtful conversation with sustainability entrepreneur Hassan Pierre, who identified a large gap in the destructive fashion industry. After graduating from the Parsons School of Design and starting his own vintage up-cycled label, Hassan decided to go deeper. Eventually Co-founding (with Amanda Hearst) the platform …
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How Kat McCoy, a business consultant in corporate America REWIRED her career and launched her unique "Best Kept Jewelry Concierge" brand!
Brian for the to have a great conversation with jewelry entrepreneur Kat McCoy who created a better way to handle one of the most important decisions in a relationship (GETTING MARRIED)! Kat grew up as a tomboy in a very entrepreneurial family. It was while helping her male friends select the right jewelry for their girlfriends and spouses that Kat…
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How Kat McCoy, a business consultant in corporate America REWIRED her career and launched her unique "Best Kept Jewelry Concierge" brand!
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Brian for the to have a great conversation with jewelry entrepreneur Kat McCoy who created a better way to handle one of the most important decisions in a relationship (GETTING MARRIED)! Kat grew up as a tomboy in a very entrepreneurial family. It was while helping her male friends select the right jewelry for their girlfriends and spouses that Kat…
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How Award-Winning Chef Will Turner SUCCESSFULLY REWIRED his un-fulfilled life and stalled career after the death of his best friend.
Brian got the chance to sit down for an emotional conversation with his friend Will Turner, who is also the official chef of Phoenix Fashion Week. Will lost his best friend in a tragic car accident. But, Will shared that even before the unfortunate tragedy how he already felt a lack of purpose in his life. How did Will decide to turn a negative int…
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How Award-Winning Chef Will Turner SUCCESSFULLY REWIRED his un-fulfilled life and stalled career after the death of his best friend.
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Brian got the chance to sit down for an emotional conversation with his friend Will Turner, who is also the official chef of Phoenix Fashion Week. Will lost his best friend in a tragic car accident. But, Will shared that even before the unfortunate tragedy how he already felt a lack of purpose in his life. How did Will decide to turn a negative int…
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How Howard Kaufman, a successful corporate executive REWIRED his life and became a beauty entrepreneur after Co-founding ORL, a sustainable oral care brand!
Brian got the chance to have a great conversation with his friend and associate Howard Kaufman and discuss his over 30 years of brand experience with top national retailers. How did a happen chance trip to the grocery store in search of sunscreen lead him to blaze a new trail in the oversaturated oral care industry? Listen and Learn how he did it! …
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How Howard Kaufman, a successful corporate executive REWIRED his life and became a beauty entrepreneur after Co-founding ORL, a sustainable oral care brand!
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Brian got the chance to have a great conversation with his friend and associate Howard Kaufman and discuss his over 30 years of brand experience with top national retailers. How did a happen chance trip to the grocery store in search of sunscreen lead him to blaze a new trail in the oversaturated oral care industry? Listen and Learn how he did it! …
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How Peace Uche, a Doctor of Pharmacy REWIRED her life and career into the Metaverse becoming Doc Peace, the leading Web3 spoken word artist and creator.
Brian got the chance to sit down with the highly talented Wed3 spoken word artist in the Metaverse, Doc Peace. A retired Doctor of Pharmacy that chose a path less followed from a stable career in medicine into to the new and exciting world of NFTs, Cryptocurrency and decentralized digital assets. Listen x Learn how she did it? Action Steps to REWIR…
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How Peace Uche, a Doctor of Pharmacy REWIRED her life and career into the Metaverse becoming Doc Peace, the leading Web3 spoken word artist and creator.
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Brian got the chance to sit down with the highly talented Wed3 spoken word artist in the Metaverse, Doc Peace. A retired Doctor of Pharmacy that chose a path less followed from a stable career in medicine into to the new and exciting world of NFTs, Cryptocurrency and decentralized digital assets. Listen x Learn how she did it? Action Steps to REWIR…
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How Joanna de’Shay, a successful corporate executive REWIRED her career and launched designer fashion brand @BlackRussianLabel!
Brian got the chance to sit down with longtime friend Joanna de’Shay, who is also a fashion educator within the @asufashionprogram. She began her journey growing up in Liberia on the West Coast of Africa, then to a leading position in “Corporate America” that led to her REWIRING into a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur!Listen and Learn h…
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How Joanna de’Shay, a successful corporate executive REWIRED her career and launched designer fashion brand @BlackRussianLabel!
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Brian got the chance to sit down with longtime friend Joanna de’Shay, who is also a fashion educator within the @asufashionprogram. She began her journey growing up in Liberia on the West Coast of Africa, then to a leading position in “Corporate America” that led to her REWIRING into a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur! Listen and Learn …
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How Phillip Manghisi, a part-time cashier studying fashion design, REWIRED his career path to the retail side as a buyer. Ultimately opening his own luxury boutique, Wunderkind in Scottsdale
Brian got the chance to sit down with Phillip Manghisi, originally from New York City, to hear how working part-time at Jeffrey's (a top luxury boutique) led to him becoming a fashion entrepreneur? It started from day one with a commitment to what Phillip really wanted to prioritize his life around. Then came the relationship building over many yea…
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How Phillip Manghisi, a part-time cashier studying fashion design, REWIRED his career path to the retail side as a buyer. Ultimately opening his own luxury boutique, Wunderkind in Scottsdale
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Phillip Manghisi, originally from New York City, to hear how working part-time at Jeffrey's (a top luxury boutique) led to him becoming a fashion entrepreneur? It started from day one with a commitment to what Phillip really wanted to prioritize his life around. Then came the relationship building over many yea…
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How Marlon Young, an Army helicopter fighter pilot REWIRED his life into becoming a successful Hollywood actor, writer and producer, working alongside A-List actors and directors!
Brian got the chance to sit down with Marlon Young, a multi-talented thespian, who taught himself to read the Bible and Encyclopedia multiple times in the 4th grade after being made fun of by classmates. This would be the first of two major REWIRES in his life. The second one coming after a close call while flying a helicopter, it was then that Mar…
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How Marlon Young, an Army helicopter fighter pilot REWIRED his life into becoming a successful Hollywood actor, writer and producer, working alongside A-List actors and directors!
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Marlon Young, a multi-talented thespian, who taught himself to read the Bible and Encyclopedia multiple times in the 4th grade after being made fun of by classmates. This would be the first of two major REWIRES in his life. The second one coming after a close call while flying a helicopter, it was then that Mar…
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How Garik Himebaugh, an MBA student from the University of Iowa REWIRED his career goals into fashionable entrepreneurship and became THE ECO-STYLIST
Brian got the chance to sit down with Garik Himebaugh, a smart and caring fashion entrepreneur that actually, gives a damn about our planet and it’s well-being. It was while studying to gain his MBA that Garik met and was inspired by the founder of an ethical brand that quickly REWIRED what he wanted to accomplish in his life and career. Garik set …
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How Garik Himebaugh, an MBA student from the University of Iowa REWIRED his career goals into fashionable entrepreneurship and became THE ECO-STYLIST
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Garik Himebaugh, a smart and caring fashion entrepreneur that actually, gives a damn about our planet and it’s well-being. It was while studying to gain his MBA that Garik met and was inspired by the founder of an ethical brand that quickly REWIRED what he wanted to accomplish in his life and career. Garik set …
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How Haniff Brown, an investment banker with a double major in mathematics and psychology REWIRED his career path into the sustainability sector of the fashion industry?
Brian got the chance to sit down with Haniff Brown, a first generation immigrant who was sure that investment banking and the finance world would be his long term mission. But, it was during a due-diligence assessment of a top fashion retailer that really opened his eyes to the HUGE waste problem that is tied to the global fashion industry. Haniff …
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How Haniff Brown, an investment banker with a double major in mathematics and psychology REWIRED his career path into the sustainability sector of the fashion industry?
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How Valerie Loo, a Biochemistry graduate REWIRED her career path multiple times from medical student, to fashion model, to now a successful Hollywood actress!
Brian got the chance to sit down with his multi-talented friend, Valerie Loo. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Biochemistry, Valerie chose to chase some very big dreams that included modeling and influencing. After having quick success, she landed a contract with a top Arizona modeling agency and was ready to use that…
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How Valerie Loo, a Biochemistry graduate REWIRED her career path multiple times from medical student, to fashion model, to now a successful Hollywood actress!
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Brian got the chance to sit down with his multi-talented friend, Valerie Loo. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Biochemistry, Valerie chose to chase some very big dreams that included modeling and influencing. After having quick success, she landed a contract with a top Arizona modeling agency and was ready to use that…
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How Liz DeSilva, a successful graphic designer and life-long lover of toys REWIRED from her corporate role to create a START-UP inspired, fan-forward brand, Lounge Fly
Brian got the chance to sit down with Liz DeSilva, Creative Director at Lounge Fly, Funko Collectibles. Liz was a talented graphic artist who came from the corporate world, but decided to REWIRE and commit to a new entrepreneurial perspective. Now she oversees the creative process of developing toys for some of the world’s most iconic franchises an…
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How Liz DeSilva, a successful graphic designer and life-long lover of toys REWIRED from her corporate role to create a START-UP inspired, fan-forward brand, Lounge Fly
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Liz DeSilva, Creative Director at Lounge Fly, Funko Collectibles. Liz was a talented graphic artist who came from the corporate world, but decided to REWIRE and commit to a new entrepreneurial perspective. Now she oversees the creative process of developing toys for some of the world’s most iconic franchises an…
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How Jules Xander, while working a corporate job in marketing realized she should bet on herself and REWIRED and launched her own brand, Lifestyle Jules
Brian got the chance to sit down with Jules Xander a Scottsdale, Arizona based branding specialist, spokesperson and fitness expert that began her journey working as a marketing executive in corporate America. Growing up as a chubby tomboy, Jules dreamed of being a successful dancer, knowing that fitness would need to become a part of her lifelong …
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How Jules Xander, while working a corporate job in marketing realized she should bet on herself and REWIRED and launched her own brand, Lifestyle Jules
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Jules Xander a Scottsdale, Arizona based branding specialist, spokesperson and fitness expert that began her journey working as a marketing executive in corporate America. Growing up as a chubby tomboy, Jules dreamed of being a successful dancer, knowing that fitness would need to become a part of her lifelong …
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How Brian Antonevich, a gifted career engineer from Boston REWIRED and created the Up-Cycled Rock-n-Roll brand, Frayed Needle!
Brian got the chance to sit down with (another Brian) Brian Antonevich a Boston based engineer turned fashion designer that left a life-long career of structure to pursue his own Rock-n-Roll dreams! Inspired by style icons like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Young and others, Brian decided to turn his sketches into unique Up-Cyc…
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How Brian Antonevich, a gifted career engineer from Boston REWIRED and created the Up-Cycled Rock-n-Roll brand, Frayed Needle!
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Brian got the chance to sit down with (another Brian) Brian Antonevich a Boston based engineer turned fashion designer that left a life-long career of structure to pursue his own Rock-n-Roll dreams! Inspired by style icons like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Young and others, Brian decided to turn his sketches into unique Up-Cyc…
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How Joseph Liu, a promising medical school student at Georgetown University dropped out and REWIRED his career by putting his personal happiness first!
Brian got the chance to sit down with Joseph Liu, a very smart individual that at one point in his life had a big goal of becoming a doctor! After enrolling in Georgetown Medical School, he was on the fast track to successfully achieving his goal, so it seemed. Until just 2 weeks into medical school, Joseph realized he was not happy on this path an…
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How Joseph Liu, a promising medical school student at Georgetown University dropped out and REWIRED his career by putting his personal happiness first!
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Joseph Liu, a very smart individual that at one point in his life had a big goal of becoming a doctor! After enrolling in Georgetown Medical School, he was on the fast track to successfully achieving his goal, so it seemed. Until just 2 weeks into medical school, Joseph realized he was not happy on this path an…
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How Lexy Romano, an Off-Broadway performer in New York City REWIRED after moving to Phoenix, Arizona and pushing past the comfort zone by launching her own successful TV Show, PHX FINDS
Brian got the chance to sit down with Lexy Romano, a very talented USO and Off-Broadway performer that had been chasing her entertainment dreams in New York City for a number of years! It was only after her husband's job re-location to Phoenix, Arizona that Lexy decided to REWIRE her career. She first had to step out of and well beyond her comfort …
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How Lexy Romano, an Off-Broadway performer in New York City REWIRED after moving to Phoenix, Arizona and pushing past the comfort zone by launching her own successful TV Show, PHX FINDS
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Lexy Romano, a very talented USO and Off-Broadway performer that had been chasing her entertainment dreams in New York City for a number of years! It was only after her husband's job re-location to Phoenix, Arizona that Lexy decided to REWIRE her career. She first had to step out of and well beyond her comfort …
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How Dustin Johnson used cannabis to ween his mother off painkillers, while REWIRING from real estate into mindfully building successful cannabis brands. Dustin Johnson of the brand, HUXTON
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Dustin Johnson, an Arizona based lifestyle cannabis pioneer that stumbled into this unique and polarizing industry. At the inception, Dustin simply wanted to help remedy his mother with a legal alternative to the crippling pain she had endured for many years following a bad knee injury, that came with multiple …
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How Dustin Johnson used cannabis to ween his mother off painkillers, while REWIRING from real estate into mindfully building successful cannabis brands. Dustin Johnson of the brand, HUXTON
Brian got the chance to sit down with Dustin Johnson, an Arizona based lifestyle cannabis pioneer that stumbled into this unique and polarizing industry. At the inception, Dustin simply wanted to help remedy his mother with a legal alternative to the crippling pain she had endured for many years following a bad knee injury, that came with multiple …
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How a top fashion executive REWIRED his legacy after a simple men's retreat that led to the launch of a best-selling book and a global retail movement. Ron Thurston, Author, Retail Pride
Brian got the chance to sit down with Ron Thurston a New York based retail expert with more than 30 years of leading top consumer teams from Apple to Tory Burch to Intermix. But, it was only after a mind opening retreat with strangers that challenged Ron’s vision of his legacy that set a series of actions in motion that led to the nation’s first re…
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How a top fashion executive REWIRED his legacy after a simple men's retreat that led to the launch of a best-selling book and a global retail movement. Ron Thurston, Author, Retail Pride
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Brian got the chance to sit down with Ron Thurston a New York based retail expert with more than 30 years of leading top consumer teams from Apple to Tory Burch to Intermix. But, it was only after a mind opening retreat with strangers that challenged Ron’s vision of his legacy that set a series of actions in motion that led to the nation’s first re…
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How an award-winning Wall Street executive REWIRED to launch a successful fashion brand that feels as good as it looks, inspired by her grandmother, Leota. Sarah Carson of the brand Leota
Brian got the chance to sit down with a New York based financial leader that (after winning tons of awards for growth and leadership initiatives) decided to leave the cut throat world of Wall Street and chose to REWIRE her creativity into the world of fashion. Sarah Carson of the brand, Leota is on a mission to design fashion that feels as good as …
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How an award winning Wall Street executive REWIRED to launch a successful fashion brand that feels as good as it looks, inspired by her grandmother, Leota. Sarah Carson of the brand Leota
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Brian got the chance to sit down with a New York based financial leader that (after winning tons of awards for growth and leadership initiatives) decided to leave the cut throat world of Wall Street and chose to REWIRE her creativity into the world of fashion. Sarah Carson of the brand, Leota is on a mission to design fashion that feels as good as …
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