Haute Takes Pod is a fashion podcast co-hosted by Jules Seelig and Madi Kahn, two New York natives trying to navigate the fashion industry’s twists and turns. As recent college grads, with impressive resumes, the gals thought they had it all figured out when they landed positions at Macy’s Corporate. Little did they know 2020 was #canceled, the fashion industry would go through upheaval, and, well, they were F*&#$%. Used to turning to fashion as a way to deal with their emotions--I mean what heals better than a new pair of heels--the two took to...podcasting? But seriously, the coworkers turned bffs hope #HauteTakesPod will be a place they can talk candidly about their experiences, connect with those going through similar struggles, and learn from and inspire their listeners. Follow them on Instagram @hautetakespod, and get involved by DMing your #HauteTakes. Email them at julesandmadi@hautetakespod.com. Also, shout out to @_bdesigns for designing their graphics and @keyonmusic for their intro tune.
Busted to Billions: Building powerhouse brands with Lynn Shanahan
Join Jules and Madi in this special episode as they talk to retail industry veteran and total She.E.O. Lynn Shanahan. Lynn is an impressive woman with an even more impressive career. Not only did she start her own business at the age of 23-years-old, Lynn singed on to become one of five major players who turned Tommy Hilfiger from a bankrupt company in the early ’90s to the brand we now know and love. Her forward thinking and solution driven approach to problem solving have been key attribute...
8 Dec 2020
Show up and glow up with Indeed Labs President Dimitra Davidson
This week on Haute Takes, Jules and Madi chat with President and COO of Indeed Labs Dimitra Davidson. Indeed Labs is a Canadian based skincare brand aimed at giving real results to real people. Before making the switch to skincare, Dimitra worked in finance and luxury sales with brands including Tiffany & Co. When the opportunity to touch and grow an affordable luxury skincare brand presented itself, she fearlessly jumped on it. Now, the skincare brand she co-founded with only three produ...
24 Nov 2020
Brb, challenging period stigmas with Gen Z founder Katie Diasti
Calling all #GirlBosses, get ready for a Haute Takes switch-up as Madi and Jules dive into the feminine care industry with Viv For Your V founder Katie Diasti. Viv For Your V is a DTC, period care brand aimed at providing anyone who menstruates with safe and sustainable products. The idea for Viv came to Katie while she was a student at Boston College studying marketing and managing social impact, and researching sustainability and periods. She immediately recognized pain points and used her ...
17 Nov 2020
How this #BossBabe paid for college through her accessory business with Emma Johnson
To kickoff the interview portion of She.E.Os, Jules and Madi sit down with Emma Johnson, founder of Oprah-approved accessory brand EmJohn. As a Gen-Z founder, Emma had no idea what she was doing when she started selling bracelets made with repurposed fabric from her grandfather’s ties. Fast forward a few years, and this #GirlBoss used her unexpected success to pay for her college education. Tune in to hear why Emma set the goal of paying for college through EmJohn, how she turned a hobby into...
10 Nov 2020
She.E.Os: Jules and Madi spill new season tea.
Welcome to the first official mini-series of Haute Takes: She.E.Os. Haute Takers know this podcast is about building a network and community of passionate creatives, who want to inspire and motivate change in industries very shaken by the endless hurdles of 2020. These challenges have disrupted many traditional structures within the worlds of fashion, beauty, and retail and pointed out major institutional flaws. One big one? A lack of female leadership. This season is dedicated to the women w...
22 Sept 2020
Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Taking Over with CEO of Sellry Michael Bower
Join Jules and Madi as they chat with leading E-commerce Technologist Michael Bower about all things digital. At the age of 22-years-old, Michael started digital commerce agency Sellry. Now, he’s partnered with tech giant Facebook, and some of our favorite brands including Supergoop, Tocin, and Mada (DUH). Tune in to hear major #HauteTakes on why Gen Z may be more helpful for brands than millennials--sorry not sorry--and what beauty and fashion brands need to do to win in an increasingly digi...
3 Sept 2020
When Your Job Is Your Passion With Ingrid Milman Cordy
The girls are talking digital this week with e-commerce expert Ingrid Milman Cordy. From Goldman Sachs to Esteè Lauder, Ingrid has developed digital platforms across industries. She's held positions high and low and has worked for agencies as well as individual brands. This #BossBabe has unparalleled knowledge of the digital world--pretty much every brand she touches turns to gold. Her impressive career is largely a result of her passion--yes, she admits her life priorities are work, work, an...
18 Aug 2020
From Sneaking Into Shows to Shooting the Stars with Nick DeLeito
This week on Haute Takes, Fashion Photographer Nick DeLeito talks to Jules and Madi about his work and gossips with the girls about major career moments--think Givenchy photoshoots in France. Nick got his "breakthrough" start after sneaking into runway shows and not taking no for an answer. Now, he's worked with some of the industry's most revered labels, publications, and personalities. The life of a freelance photographer, however, is not always as glamorous as it seems. Tune in to listen t...
4 Aug 2020
Going After It with Mariko Ichikawa
On this week's episode, Jules and Madi chat with the fabulous Mariko Ichikawa, buyer-turned-designer. Mariko graduated from Penn and began her career in product development at Macy's (sound familiar?), soon becoming a buyer in the home department at Bergdorf Goodman. Feeling the need to spice things up, Mariko picked up and moved to Dubai, where she familiarized herself with a whole new international market, collaborating with colleagues from England, France, Lebanon, and Egypt, amongst other...
21 Jul 2020
Social Media Savvy with Zoe Nochlin
On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi chat with Zoe Nochlin, social media associate manager at rag & bone. Zoe has always used fashion as a way to express herself. After college, she extended her bold choices from her closet to her career, using social media to create a brand’s unique voice, to spread useful information and to stay connected to the industry. You all know how much we love a side-hustle (hello, why we’re here!), and Zoe has recently taken on the social media for Thief and ...
14 Jul 2020
New (old) jobs, who dis?
On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi get real about organization, communication, and activism. Having both gotten their jobs back at Macy’s, they chat about how to manage a corporate job with a side hustle, and most importantly, how to make time for yourself and do what you love. Tune in to hear our hosts discuss how to delegate tasks and just be honest with yourself, because we all know that sometimes we put way too much pressure on ourselves to get s**t done. Jules and Madi also touch on ...
7 Jul 2020
Editorial to Entrepreneur--a conversation with Cary Leitzes
In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Cary Leitzes, founder and president of LEITZES&CO. At just 27, Cary became the Director of Photography at Harper’s Bazaar before going on to start her own creative agency, LEITZES&CO, that bridges the gap between artists, Fortune 500 companies, brands and creatives for blockbuster partnerships. Listen to Cary's fascinating path to starting her own company, her advice for young people entering the fashion industry and all of the connections and...
30 Jun 2020
Let's Talk College Influencers with Janie Smukler
In this episode, Jules and Madi get real with 28 Row Founder Janie Smukler about what it’s like to start an influencer marketing company and work with college influencers. Janie worked as an assistant for Cindy Krupp, the founder and president of Krupp Group Public Relations, before co-founding 28 Row with Krupp in 2018. The company quickly dominated the college influencer space, matching brands with influencers and helping those brands tap into the sought-after demographic. Listen to Janie a...
23 Jun 2020
How to Succeed in #Bossness with Lauren Della Porta
In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Saks Fifth Avenue, Lauren Della Porta. Lauren got her first job out of college at the now-cult-favorite Rent the Runway when it was just a startup. Now, she holds a senior position at one of the most established retailers, and she’s not even 30-years-old! Whether or not you’re looking to build a career in fashion, we all have something to learn from this #BossBabe. Listen to Lauren talk about ...
16 Jun 2020
How to Turn Your Blog Into a Business with Lifestyle Blogger, Caitlyn Chase
In this episode, Jules and Madi sit down with internationally awarded blogger and businesswoman Caitlyn Chase. Since starting her fashion blog Caviar & Cashmere in 2011, Caitlyn has monetized its success, launching multiple entrepreneurial pursuits including, most recently, a clean skincare line. In addition to her own businesses, she has been featured in publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair and has led marketing efforts for well-known beauty companies like GlamSquad. Tune in to h...
11 Jun 2020
Bonding with Gen Z Tech Entrepreneur, Madison Semarjian
In this episode, Jules and Madi talk to Madison Semarjian, the 22-year-old founder of Mada: a new smartphone app harnessing AI, machine learning, and a special human touch to offer a highly personalized shopping experience. She came up with the idea when she was a freshman at Boston College and officially launched it in January 2020. Listen to Madison tell the story of how she conceptualized the app and turned it into a revolutionary fashion platform.
26 May 2020
So...what happens next?
In this episode, Jules and Madi answer your burning questions about the future of fashion. The girls discuss some of the biggest #HauteTakes on what the industry might look like post COVID-19--think virtual runway shows and morally conscious brands.
19 May 2020
Shopaholics Turned Workaholics
In this episode, Jules and Madi tell their fashion stories and get real about the pros and cons of building a career in fashion. Through high school and college, these girls had different experiences that led them to their jobs at Macy's. Listen to them chat about how they got started in the industry, school clubs they were a part of, internships they had, and how networking and mentorship helped pave their paths to success.
10 May 2020
Fur-Vogued
In this episode, get to know Jules and Madi as they tell all about what inspired them to start podcasting, how they are spending their time in quarantine, and what fashion means to them.
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