Fashion Career Lab

Mathias OHREL is a well known Headhunter in the fashion and luxury industry, with more than 14 years of experience.

I wanted to talk to Mathias and understand his personal journey and get a sense of what makes a great headhunter today.

In this conversation, Mathias tell us about the vision on which is has built his company, why he is now going beyond fashion and entering the world of culture & entertainment.

Beyond the business man, what has touched me the most in this conversation, is Mathias’ passion, to really discover himself through all the different jobs he has done. Giving him, a unique point of view and probably an edge when it comes to understand the different brands him and his team work for.

In my opinion this conversation is a source of inspiration for any professional which desire working at the cross-road of business, creation and beauty. 

Salomé a été pendant plusieurs saisons comme la Retail Merchandiser Monde, Accessoires & PAP chez Saint Laurent.

Aujourd’hui, elle est la fondatrice de Matrimoine Invest, une entreprise spécialisée dans la gestion de patrimoine pour les femmes. Salomé met son expertise et sa pédagogie au service des femmes, afin de les aider à réaliser leurs rêves.

Dans cette conversation, Salomé nous explique sa reconversion du monde de la finance, vers celui de la Mode, puis sa transition vers l’entrepreneuriat.

Une conversation riche et profonde sur la réalité d’aligner nos actions avec nos rêves. 

Christine PHUNG relance sa marque éponyme après plusieurs années de pause.

Avec 20 ans d'expérience au sein de diverses maisons et marques, Christine revient sur l'évolution du rôle de Directeur/trice Artistique:  du DA star, du DA bicéphale Business / Créatif et du DA Communiquant. 

On découvre ainsi  l’importance du Management dans la construction d’un projet créatif et  pourquoi il est important d’acquérir une véritable expertise avant de vouloir se lancer en solo.

Vous pouvez la suivre et découvrir sa nouvelle collection sur https://christinephung.com/

 et sur les réseaux @christinephung

Eduardo RIEL is the product manager at Nodaleto, the shoe brand loved by all the fashionistas

Edu comes from Honduras and his journey is unbelievable.

Starting by his start in Engineering in Italy, to his studies at Singapour to finally arrive to Paris.

His story is full of turns and twists, with plenty of insight on how to break in the fashion industry.

For example, why he said no to Saint Laurent Menswear or how to get the attention of Tiktok influencer and work with them.

What I personally love about Edu, it’s his strategic mindset and his capacity to find a solution in any situation. 

Aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Jenny CHAMMAS et pour moi, c’est un épisode très particulier (un cadeau vous attend, donc lisez jusqu'au bout)

Jenny c’est un peu ma rôle modèle dans l’univers du coaching et de l’accompagnement. Et c’est en suivant ses pas que j’ai moi-même construit cette nouvelle phase de ma carrière professionnelle.

Mais qui est Jenny CHAMMAS ?

Et bien, c’est l’une des coachs les plus reconnues en France dans la catégorie Leadership.

Elle s’est spécialisée dans l’accompagnement des femmes leader, et son podcast Femme et Ambitieuse a dépassé cette année les 2 millions d’écoutes.

Son programme de coaching “Leader Ambitieuses” a déjà été suivi par plus de 350 personnes et aujourd’hui, elle accompagne les entreprises à relever le défi de la parité dans leur instance dirigeante.

Qu’allez-vous découvrir dans cet épisode:

• Son parcours professionnel et les différentes étapes clés de son ascension
• Ce qu’elle a appris après avoir expérimenté un burn-out en début de carrière
• Ses découvertes après avoir coaché plus de 350 clientes dans une large diversité de secteurs
• Les compétences à acquérir pour développer son propre style de leadership
• Les conseils et outils pour bien vivre sa carrière dans la mode malgré un rythme effréné.
• Et quels sont les challenges qui attendent le monde de l’entreprise en termes de coaching et d’accompagnement.

En tant que professionnel de l’industrie Jenny connaît bien nos problématiques. Elle sait qu’il nous arrive souvent de nous épuiser et de perdre plaisir dans notre travail.

Et pour nous aider à retrouver notre équilibre, Jenny nous offre son e-book sur le sujet.

Elle vous révèle 5 techniques qui vous permettront de - je cite - “ travailler moins et kiffer plus”

Suivez ce lien pour télécharger le e-book. 

Vous allez voir c’est une véritable pépite !

Avant de vous laisser découvrir ma conversation avec Jenny, j’ai un service à vous demander.

Si vous aimez ce podcast et que vous écoutez les épisodes chaque semaine. Inscrivez-vous et n’hésitez pas à LIKER et COMMENTER. C’est vraiment le moyen le plus efficace de faire découvrir le podcast et de faire grandir notre communauté.

Donc aller y, ne soyez pas timides et mettez nous 5 étoiles.

Et sans plus attendre, je vous laisse profiter de ma passionnante conversation avec Jenny CHAMMAS 

Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Christelle BAKIMA

She is a fashion professional working in PR for one the french fashion tech company: ARIANEE.

If you haven’t heard about them, I highly recommend to check it out an discover what are they doing regarding the new generation of customer relationship, using web 3 and NFT.

However today, my conversation with Christelle won’t be about her role over there.

Today we are  going to talk about her first book, Corps Noirs, which could be translated in english as “Black Bodies”. Before I tell you all about it, let me tell you about its origin story. It all started by a simple question:

How many black women have been on the covers of fashion magazine in the last 15 years ?

And from that question, an entire journey started for Christelle.

First, it became her master thesis for the IFM where she graduated 3 year ago.

And with the support of friends and family, it became an entire book.

From that question, Christelle started to investigate the reality to be a black model in the fashion industry! the history, the stereotype, the prejudice and also the human cost.

Through this book, Christelle shine a light on, what we could call the dark of the industry.

However, this book goes way beyond that.

It’s first and foremost, the questions of a young professional trying to make sense of what she sees, discovers and experience. This book, it’s also really intimate, full of personal anecdotes and stories.

For me, it was an opportunity to ask myself more questions, to increase my awareness and to open my eyes on some of the realities of our industry.

In this episode, you will learn about :

• The origin story of the book
• How Christelle decided to think about this book as art book
• What Aya Nakamura is telling us about the status quo of the fashion industry regarding black bodies
• The reality of being a black model and the prejudice that they experience
• The type of questions you could start asking yourself in order to make things evolve
• The role of your family in the journey to find yourself
• The importance to experiment and to learn from a large diversity of experience
• How to network using generosity and vulnerability
• Why allowing yourself to doubt and try things out is the best advice you could follow

This episode is dense, and full of gems.

My recommendation, take your time to listen to it and to self reflect.

And if you want to buy the book, only available in French, you can find it on Amazon, la Fnac and the major books stores in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

If you want to learn more about Christelle follow here on LinkedIn at Christelle BAKIMA

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Christelle BAKIMA

Also, If you enjoy this podcast episodes and want to support me, please subscribe and leave a review.

This is the most efficient way to help us grow and entice people to listen to the show.

Don't be shy, hit those 5 stars and show us your love in the comment section. 

Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Jiahao LI

He is currently working at Celine as Product Data Analyst.

Prior to this job he has held positions at L’Oreal, in the luxury division and at Luxurynsight, the leading smart data platform on luxury brands, markets and consumers.

I highly recommend their podcast, they have great conversation with the leaders of our industry.

If you are like me, you probably wonder what is a Product Data Analyst.

I am not gonna spoil you Jiahao’s explanation, but let’s say it’s the type of job that didn’t exist when sustainability and supply chain were not the top priorities for luxury brands.

The other reason why i wanted to talk with Jiahao, it’s because he comes from China and has studied in France and Italy.

I wanted to understand his journey to land his position at Celine and what are his advice for other students coming from China with the desire to work in the fashion and luxury industry.

In this episode, you will learn about :

• Jiahao’s journey from China to France and what are the cultural challanges that he had to overcome
• What are the skills that you need to focus on, in order become a professional in the fashion industry
• How to use your school projects during interviews can help you stand out
• The difference between asking for advice and asking for insight
• How to craft your own definition of success and find the right work environment
• Why curiosity is the main skill if you want to work as a Data Analyst
• The best practice to navigate multicultural environment and collaborate with different type of professionals
• And of course, what are the missions of a Product Data Analyst.

As you will see, Jiahao is really thorough in his answer and provide a lot of details regarding each step of his journey.

What I really loved about him, it’s his vulnerability and his capacity to self reflect and evolve, even when it’s not confortable.

Those are the signs of someone who is going to become an outstanding professional.

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Jiahao LI 

Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Laure MESSIAH - Former buyer at KITH Paris

What would you do if you had to start your dream job as a buyer, in charge of opening a new store in the fashion capital of the world, few weeks before Covid and the months long Lock down ?

How would handle that pressure ?

Well, that is exactly why I wanted to talk with Laure.

At that time, Laure was the buyer for footwear and lifestyle products for Kith Paris.

The iconic concept store created by Ronnie Fieg, with the pristine reputation of mixing streetwear brands, sneakers and luxury product, with a unique retail experience.

For their first store in the EU, Kith chose to open in Paris, few blocks from Avenue des Champs Elysées and Avenue Montaigne. It goes without saying that the project what a huge milestone for Kith, and that a lot of responsibilities were on Laure’s shoulders.

Which by the way, was only the second employee in France at that time and has never been a buyer before.

As you see, Laure is full of energy and grit and she doesn't give up easily. And with more than 10 years in the industry, between France and the USA, she has acquired a real expertise in wholesale, helping brands developed their businesses.

In this episode, you will learn about :

• Laure’s journey in the fashion industry and how she has build her expertise
• What are the missions of a buyer for a concept store and how to manage the performance of your products
• The best practices to become a great sales person in wholesale
• How to leverage your passion to never give up in moments of crisis
• How to shift careers without letting fear stand in your way

What you will also learn with experience in this industry, is to always expect the unexpected.

There is always something that goes wrong.

No matter how well you prepare.

However, what really matters, it’s how you react to it and make the best of the new situation.

And you will see Laure’s journey is full of those moments and each time, she came through stronger than before.

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Laure MESSIAH 

Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Steven PASSARO

Steven is a menswear designer, who after several years in different fashion houses, decided to launch his own brand in the middle of COVID.

He has been showing his collection at Paris Fashion Week for few season now, and he is recognized for his capacity to offer a more sensitive and delicate wardrobe to mens.

His designs are based on the rigorous fundamentals of tailoring, but enhanced by a more modern and genderless approach.

I wanted to talk to Steven, because he has a very strong philosophy about the purpose of his brand and a clear vision of what he desires to bring to menswear.

His idea is encapsulated in this sentence: I quote “Expressing your deepest self; True strength comes from this act of vulnerability”

Through each collection, Steven offers to his client an opportunity for sefl-discovery and self expression.

This conversation with Steven is an opportunity to shine a light on his journey so far and to understand how one can creates a fashion brand from scratch.

I invite you to discover Steven’s creations on instagram @stevenpassaro and visit his e-shop at www.stevenpassaro.com

In this episode, you will learn about :

• How to leverage a more analytical mindset in the world of fashion design
• What are the missions of a visual merchandiser
• How to protect yourself from being put inside a box
• The best practices to keep a clear head within the fashion industry
• How to make a memorable portfolio that showcases all your skillset
• How to redefine menswear while creating a new vision of masculinity

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Steven Passaro 

Today, we gonna talk about one of my favorite topic: Leadership

And there is no one better to talk about this than Laura Brown

Laura and I are friend, and we go way to back to our time at the Institut Français de la Mode

And from day 1, I have noticed her charisma and her capacity to lead people.

Along the year, she has been able to do so, in a large diversity of environment

Sometimes inside well-known companies, like the Parisian dept store: Le Printemps

But sometimes, in more entrepreneurial projets: like Ethipop, the first Parisian incubator / pop up store dedicated to brands with a deep focus on sustainability. And that was when nobody was talking about it

I wanted to take this moment to chat with Laura, because she is a practitioner. She is constantly working to become the best version of herself, to become the best leader possible, and also to transmit her knowledge to others through her books.

In this episode, you will learn about :

• How to develop your leadership style
• How to leverage uniqueness in people in order to built high performance teams
• The ingredient to advance inside a company without compromising your values
• The power of journaling to obtain clarity of thought
• How to choose the battle worth fighting for

I also invite you to connect with Laura on LinkedIn and to go discover her first two books: “Branded”, which tells her journey in the fashion industry and “un jour j’irais en Afrique”, which is translate, One day I will go to Africa, a more personal book about self discovery.

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with miss Laura Brown 

Aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Laurent COULIER

Laurent est un jeune restaurateur, qui va ouvrir très prochainement sa cantine dans le 10ème arrondissement de Paris. Le Café Rhubarbe sera un lieu convivial, avec une carte qui changera chaque semaine selon les arrivages de produits et les saisons. 

Un lieu vivant, incarné par Laurent, où se mélangeront aussi bien les recettes familiales que celles apprises dans les cuisines de l’école Ferrandi. Suivez le sur Instagram @laurent_coulier_

Vous vous demandez certainement pourquoi j’ai invité un restaurateur à venir parler dans un podcast dédié aux carrières dans la mode.

Dans sa vie antérieure, Laurent à passer 20 ans dans l’industrie de la mode et du luxe. Il a travaillé pour Franck & Fils, Le Bon Marché, 24S et les Galeries Lafayette. Il a débuté sa carrière sur le terrain, en tant que responsable de vente, pour ensuite terminer comme Directeur des Achats. Plus de 20 ans à voir des défilés, découvrir des designers, manager des équipes et gérer des business unit.

C’est typiquement le genre d’histoire que j’adore car elle illustre parfaitement ma philosophie en tant que coach. Une carrière est faite d’évolution, de disruption mais aussi de révolution. 

Et il n’est pas toujours simple de savoir comment affronter toutes ces étapes. 

Dans ces moments, on peut être pris de doutes, on peut avoir des difficultés à s’imaginer faisant autre chose ou bien être dépendant du regard des autres, de son intitulé de poste ou de son statut.

Dans la première partie de notre conversation, Laurent revient justement sur la genèse de son projet, les ressources qu’il a mobilisé pour construire son projet et les étapes pour mener sa reconversion.  

Dans la seconde moitié de l’épisode, on revient en détail sur les 20 années passées dans notre industrie et ce qu’il y a appris.

Ce que vous allez découvrir dans cet épisode:

• Comment réussir sa reconversion professionnelle
• Les parallèles qui existent entre l’univers de la restauration et celui de la mode
• Comment bien connaître son client et lui offrir une expérience mémorable
• Les qualités à développer pour manager des équipes
• Quelles sont les véritables missions d’un acheteur en grand magasin ou en e-commerce

Disons le clairement, la passion est le fil directeur de cette conversation.  

Et j’espère que cet épisode, vous donnera l’envie de construire votre propre parcours professionnel, avec la même passion que celle de Laurent. 

Today, we gonna talk about one the most important challenge that our industry has to face: sustainability

And when I though about this topic, the first person I wanted to talk to was Hester Vanacker.

Hester is one my former student and I have helped her design her path into our industry.

And from day1, what has always surprises me was her passion and dedication for sustainability. Every time she talked about it she was vibrant and full of energy.

That’s why I was not surprised when few months later, barely graduated, she announced that her first research paper on durability was published in a very well know scientific journal and that she was starting to work inside the Sustainability dept of one of the french luxury group.

Sustainability being such a new topic in our industry, the career path to work inside those kind of department are still not very clear. This is why I wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Hester and better understand what were steps she has taken so far and what advice she could provide for those who wants to do the same.

In this episode, you will learn about :

• How Hester used her design background as a stepping stone to tackle sustainability issues
• Her vision about sustainability and how she tries to infuse it in all level of the company
• The story behind her first research paper on the dimension of durability
• How to start building your expertise in sustainability from scratch

I also invite you to take a moment to look at the show notes, because Hester was kind enough to shared with us a large diversity of ressources, from documentaries, books, websites and research papers.

You can find her on Linkedin at Hester VANACKER or on Instagram @he_the_studio 

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Hester Vanacker 

TO LEARN

• A free online course by Fashion Revolution on the Sustinable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN:
• MOOC on sustainable fashion with Microcredentials by IFM:
• The Wardrobe Crisis Academy:

TO READ ONLINE

• Hester Vanacker’sarticle:
• The Ellen MacArthur Foundation offers many interesting reports: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/
• The Circular Design Guide by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (also published a book): https://www.circulardesignguide.com/
• ATMOS has incredible articles on intersectional environmentalism: https://atmos.earth/

BOOKS

• Fashionopolis by Dana Tomas:
• Unraveled by Maxine Bédat:

SCIENTIFIC DATABASES

• Web of science:
• Science direct:
• Jstor
• MDPI

TO WATCH

• The “True Cost” documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_True_Cost
• “Slay” documentary, available on Waterbear: https://www.slay.film/

TO LISTEN

• The Wardrobe Crisis Podcast by Clare Press: 

Let me share a little secret with you. 🤫

When I started my dream job in the fashion and luxury industry, I thought I had it all - an awesome job title, legendary company, meetings with designers and brands, travelling to all major fashion weeks, great team, and exciting new missions every day.

But here's the kicker - I felt like complete garbage for almost four months and thought about quitting every single night.

So what did I do to feel better?"

In this episode I will share with you the 5 principles of emotional intelligence that help me overcome this challenge and that I share with all my clients.

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Hey, I've got some exciting news for you before we dive into today's episode! 🎉

As a coach, I'm always looking to improve my skills and help my clients achieve their goals. That's why I've decided to pass the Level 1 of the International Coaching Federation, known as ACC for Associate Certified Coach. 💪

To obtain this certification, I'll need to complete at least 100 hours of coaching over the next 12 months. And I'm up for the challenge! In fact, I'm aiming to complete it before the end of 2023.

But here's where you come in.

To help me reach this goal and offer you some fantastic value, I'm offering 100 hours of coaching at a whopping 50% off my usual rate. That means you can get one-on-one coaching sessions with me for only €60 per hour! 😮

Whether you're facing personal or professional challenges, I'm here to help. I have experience in a wide range of topics, including self-confidence, imposter syndrome, communication and public speaking, as well as management and leadership. And if you're going through a career transition or need help assessing your skills, that's one of my specialties.

So if you're interested in working with me and making progress towards your goals, shoot me an email at lucas.silva.consulting@gmail.com and let's get started! 

- Lisez jusqu'au bout un cadeau vous attend à la fin :) !!!!

Vous rêvez de travailler comme chroniqueuse mode et écrire des livres ? Vous vous imaginez avec un compte instagram connu par les professionnels et reconnu pour la qualité de ses analyses ?

Alors, je pense que le parcours d'Yvane va vous plaire :)

Sinueux, tortueux et peu conventionnel, vous allez découvrir comment la passion pour l'Histoire peut vous emmener à devenir Chef de produit ou Responsable de production, pour ensuite vous propulser comme journaliste, chroniqueuse et autrice de livre.

Yvane est connu pour son compte instagram et son livre @sapecommejadis et pour l'écriture du dernier livre de l'exposition GOLD du Yves musée Saint Laurent. On la retrouve aussi régulièrement sur Europe 1 et Radio Nova.

La mode est une industrie qui offre une grande diversité de potentielle trajectoire professionnelle. Certaines nous correspondent et nous font évoluer, d’autres vont à l’encontre de nos valeurs et de notre personnalité. 

Il n’est donc pas toujours facile de trouver sa place.

J’espère qu’en découvrant l’histoire d’Yvane, vous allez trouver le courage d’explorer plusieurs chemins, apprendre à écouter votre intuition et surtout ne jamais oublier que les challenges et échecs ne sont que des apprentissages, qui vous mèneront sur la voie du succès.

Dans cet épisode vous allez découvrir:

- Pourquoi le pourpoint est un pièce mode à connaitre

- Comment des études littéraire peuvent aider à intégrer l'industrie de la mode

- La réalité du métier de journaliste

- Les missions d'un chef de produit et d'un responsable de production

- Pourquoi construire une carrière et avant tout une histoire de rencontre

- Pourquoi l'humilité et le sens de l'écoute son clé pour réussir

- Comment utiliser l'expérimentation et la passion pour développer des side hustle

- Comment se faire confiance et se laisser du temps pour évoluer

Avant de vous laisser découvrir ma conversation avec Yvane, j’ai un service à vous demander et une annonce à vous faire.

Si vous aimez ce podcast et que vous écoutez les épisodes chaque semaine. Inscrivez vous et n’hésitez pas à LIKER et COMMENTER. C’est vraiment le moyen le plus efficace de faire découvrir le podcast et de faire grandir notre communauté. 

Donc aller y, ne soyez pas timide et mettez nous 5 étoiles.

En tant que Coach, j’ai décidé de passer le niveau 1 de la Fédération Internationale de Coaching, nommée ACC for Associate Certified Coach.

Pour l’obtenir, je dois réaliser au minimum 100h de coaching sur les prochains 12 mois. Pour me challenger, j’aimerais réussir à le faire avant la fin 2023.

Pour cette raison, j’offre 100h de coaching à -50% du tarif habituel, soit 60€ la séance d’une heure.

Si vous êtes intéressés et que vous souhaitez être accompagnés sur une problématique personnelle ou professionnelle, je vous invite à m’écrire à l’adresse suivante:

lucas.silva.consulting@gmail.com

Et sans plus attendre, je vous laisse profiter de mon inspirante conversation avec Yvane JACOB.

Today, I will share with you 1 framework and 3 strategies to think about your next career move.

It’s fundamental concept that I teach to all my clients.

So my recommandation for you, it’s to start using those 3 activities and see what you come up with.

What new opportunities or career scenarios you are able to imagine.

And most important, start developing a more proactive approach to your life and career. 

Do you have a “Chess Mindset” ? ♟️

I am telling you this way of thinking can change your life… and career! 

What is the "Chess Mindset" : The capacity to plan several moves ahead in order to get to your objective. 

I wanted to kick off this season 2 with Ikerne, because she illustrates this concept perfectly.

Ikerne is one of my former student and she now works in Mexico as a freelance for a fashion tech company based in France. She is charge of opening the mexican market and promote the company. 

So, I invite to listen until the end, because I break down this concept in the conclusion and give you 3 strategies that you can start implementing today.

In this episode, you will also learn about :

• What does it mean to work as editorial stylist for renowned magazine
• How to keep an eyes on opportunities and be at service of others
• How to shift your career path and work in the fashion tech
• What recruiters are looking for in a candidate
• The secret to adapt to any new position

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Ikerne MESTRE 

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• the eco friendly brand that Ikerne talked about : https://intl.hua.global/ 

My name is Lucas SILVA EDWARDS, I am a Career strategist and Executive coach and I am please to announce that FASHION CAREER STORIES is back for a second season, starting next week.

If you are new to this podcast, let me tell you what we trying to built in this community.

With more than 10 years of experience in the fashion and luxury industry, here in Paris, France.  And thanks to my large diversity of positions, from retail, wholesale, product development, or Fashion editor, I have acquired an insider view of what it takes to succeed in groupe like LVMH, Kering or Chanel but also in fashion tech startup or small designer brands.

And with this podcast, my role is to help you DESIGN a SUCCESSFUL LIFE and CAREER in one of the most competitive industry on the planet. For that reason, I interview each week fashion professionals at DIFFERENT STAGES of their career, in order to decode their best PRACTICES, TACTICS and STRATEGIES.

In this season,  while a majority of my guest are french, we are gonna continue to travel, and get perspective from professionals from all around the world. Some of them come from Mexico, China or even Belgium and the Netherlands.

What they all have in common is their passion for this industry, the desire to find their way in and the will to make it better.

In this season, we are going to learn about:

• How to make it as women in fashion tech companies
• What does it mean to really work in sustainability
• The reality of building a fashion brand from scratch
• How to live from your side hustle and become an expert of your field
• Why personal finance is key to design a successful life and career

I could continue on because the list is long.

Personally this second season gave me confirmation, that the more we all share our stories and challenges, the more we are collectively improving. Sometimes, our industry impose on us it criteria of perfection. And when we are facing though moments,  it feels that we are the only one struggling and we sometimes feeling ashamed and worthless.

As you will hear in each of the conversations, we all have those moments and they are part of the journey. We feel that there is bug of some sort, when in reality it become a feature in our story.

Sometimes you are able to get thru by yourself or by learning from others, like in this podcast. But sometimes, we need some more help. If that’s you case, feel free to reach out. As a trained and certified coach, I will help you get pass that situation, acquired the leadership skills to face those moment of uncertainty and help you find your momentum back.

Thanks again for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe in the platform of your choice, do not miss any new episode. 

Discover my journey in the fashion and luxury industry thanks to this conversation with Lala Drona.

In this episode, we will cover:

• my back ground, my origins and how my family has been a great source of inspiration
• my early experience in the industry and the challenges I had to overcome
• what are my tactics and strategies to succeed in a new position
• what fashion represents for me and how it has been become my area of study

Now, you probably wonder who is Lala Drona.

Lala Drona
(b. 1988) is a Venezuelan-American painter and video artist, born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally.  Her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze, were shown at the Cite des Arts de Paris.  Her work explores the monstrous feminine, alternate realities, and the void of the digital world.  The totality of her artwork contributes to, and exists within a fictional universe and mythology established online
and then recontextualized in the physical world through paint on canvas, performance, and sculpture. She is based in Paris, France.

You can discover her work on instagram at @laladronaofficial and her website laladrona.com 

What makes this episode so special, is that Lala Drona is also my better half and has been sharing my live for the past 12 years. She has been my rock and my partner in crime in all my projects and I don’t see a better person to interview me.

And with no further, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Lala and Lucas.

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Happy International Women's day to all of you !!

For this episode, I invited a women who embodies the energy of the day. She is a women of the world, a free spirit who creates her own path and overcome the challenges of life with resilience, grit and creativity.

My conversation today is with Helena BAJAJ LARSEN, founder of her eponym brand and currently working at Iris Van Herpen’s creative studio, as a textile designer,

https://www.helenabajajlarsen.com/

As you will hear in the conversation Helena’s background is rich, diverse and multicultural. Raised in Paris, France, from an Indian mother and a Norwegian father, she decided to study fashion design at Parson’s in NYC and Fashion Management at Bocconi in Milan. 

However, what is the most impressive about Helena, is that she launched in 2017, just after college, her own brand at the cross-road between high-fashion and textile art pieces. Giving her the opportunity to be covered by Vogue and win several international prices around the world.

And then, Covid-19 hit, sending all her plans and dreams through the window. That is the conversation we are going to have today. A conversation about resilience, self-discovery and how to start again a brand post-covid. 

What we are also going to cover in this conversation, it’s the importance of tradition, heritage, and know-how especially among women and how to open-up our point of view regarding creativity outside of the major fashion capitals.

And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Helena BAJAJ LARSEN 

Vous rêvez de travailler à l'intersection de la mode, de la musique et de la culture ?

Aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Moriba KONE.

Moriba est le fondateur de l’Etat de la Culture, où il analyse plusieurs fois par semaine ce qui se passe dans l’univers de la mode, de la musique, du gaming et de la culture dans sa plus grande diversité. Présent sur Instragram et Tiktok, il a su réunir en quelques mois une belle communauté,  grâce à son franc parler, la pertinence de son point de vue et sa capacité à rendre la culture accessible à tous.

Instagram: @moribakone

Tiktok: @moriba_kone

Ce qui rend le profil de Moriba si intéressant, c’est la large diversité de ses projets. En parallèle de l’Etat de la culture, il est également le marketing et culture manager de la marque Daily Paper. Une marque de streetwear basé à Amsterdam, qui ancre son univers dans la richesse créative de la diaspora d’Afrique noir.

Dans cette conversation Moriba fait preuve d’une grande vulnérabilité et transparence, et revient sur ces origines, ses influences et sur son parcours professionnel. Un parcours riche et variée, qui l’a emmené à mixer avec Virgil Abloh, rencontrer Pharell Williams, co-fonder une marque de mode et réaliser le documentaire les “Titulaires” produit par Yard.

Cette épisode me tient beaucoup à cœur, car Moriba est un ami. Nous nous sommes connu sur les bancs de l’école, mais c’est durant les 3/4 dernières années que notre relation s’est renforcée, lorsque Moriba a fait appel à mes services de coaching, à un moment clé de sa carrière. J’ai donc eu l’opportunité de voir Moriba évoluer, murir et se développer.

J’espère  que cette conversation, vous donnera la confiance de poursuivre vos projets et à croire en vos rêves.

Et sans plus attendre, je laisse la parole à Moriba KONE.