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About Luxury Meets...
Global business leaders delve into their personal stories of chasing excellence across industries like health, wellness, beauty, travel, sport, hospitality, culinary, beverage, retail, cannabis, design, and more. Hosted by Jed Wexler, founder of NYC's famed invite-only B2B wellness event, The Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC). LMCC is an award-winning luxury wellness B2B event attracting close to 1,000 retailers, brands, investors, and editorial press — and featuring 60+ C-suite speakers, showcasing brands, and product demos. Jed is also an in-demand event strategist, content marketer, and editorial director for B2B events, trade shows, and brands. Contact: Sponsor@LMCCShow.com
- Publisher
- LMCC Ventures, LLC
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- arts · business · business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Jun 2024
- Latest episode
- 31 Oct 2025
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31 Oct 2025
On Beauty, Part 2: with Priya Rao, Executive Editor of The Business of Beauty at The Business of Fashion
Welcome to Episode 10 of The Luxury Meets…Podcast “On Beauty, Part 2” with Priya Rao, Executive Editor of The Business of Beauty at The Business of Fashion. We wrap up Season 1 of The Luxury Meets…Podcast with an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation between host Jed Wexler and Priya Rao, Executive Editor of The Business of Beauty at The Business of Fashion — one of the industry’s most respected voices in global beauty, wellness, and culture journalism. A veteran editor and journalist, Priya has held senior roles at Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glossy. She’s known for her award-winning coverage of the intersection of beauty, culture, and commerce — and for her acclaimed Unfair podcast, one of Apple’s top recommended series. Follow her work at businessoffashion.com (https://www.businessoffashion.com/) Jed and Priya explore how beauty and wellness have merged into one powerful ecosystem — from CBD skincare and longevity science to AI ethics, inclusivity, and the new realities of “biohacking beauty.” Plus: The $700M sale of Touchland — and how a simple hand sanitizer became a collectible luxury. Hailey Bieber’s Rhode reaching $212M in just three years — and what that says about authenticity, marketing, and modern celebrity brands. Why The Business of Beauty dubbed this moment “Beauty’s Flop Era” — and what that really means. Priya also reflects on her groundbreaking podcast Unfair, which exposed the global skin-lightening crisis — and how performative diversity in beauty remains an unfinished conversation. And she shares powerful insights on how social media and AI are reshaping standards of beauty — for better and for worse — and what the industry must do to protect authenticity and mental health. Thanks to Our Team: Executive Production: Brit Smith Sound Design & Mixing: Karma Auger, Studio1LA Visual Design: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio Hosted by Jed Wexler, CEO of LMCC — The Business Platform for Wellbeing. Want to Sponsor Our Podcast? Get in touch: sponsor@lmccshow.com
10 Sept 2025
Beverage Superstars, Part 2
Welcome to Episode 9 of The Luxury Meets..Podcast…Beverage Superstars, Part 2! It’s Official — Everyone’s stopped drinking alcohol, right? Or did they? In today’s mega podcast — with 6 founder interviews! — host Jed Wexler discusses the multibillion dollar THC-beverage phenomenon (projected to be $117B worldwide by 2032) with the man behind Snoop Dogg’s and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips’ beverage brands, 3 women drink brand founders, the top retailer in the space — as well as a new alcohol brand born and bred in NYC! …….And our first ever RECIPE DEMO (Go to 2:32:41) Hear from our guests: Interview #1: Literally Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About THC-Infused Bevs (Go to 5:20) Diana Eberlein: Chair, Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (https://adultbeveragealternatives.org/), & Chief External Affairs Officer, Vertosa. Diana might know more than anyone about the rapidly exploding THC beverage market, its key players, top trends, and the regulatory landscape Interview #2: From Grassroots to the Big Time: A Woman-Led Beverage Brand Takes Flight (Go to 39:00) Kaitlin Murphy, Co-Founder, Anytime Seltzer. (https://www.anytimeseltzer.com/)Kaitlin Murphy of Anytime Seltzer shares her keys to growing and promoting a fast-growing indie brand while not racing towards an exit Interview 3: “To Celebrity or Not To Celebrity?: That’s the (Beverage) Question (Go to 1:14:13) Evan Eneman, Co-Founder & CEO Iconic Tonics (https://drinkiconictonics.com/) and Founder & CEO, Harmony Craft Beverages. A fireside chat with the man behind Snoop Dogg’s and Wayne Coyne of Flaming Lips’ THC beverage brands, Evan Eneman Interview #4: Innovative Food Scientist Launches a Category Sensation (Go to 2:07:08) Breanna Neff, Founder & Chief Food Scientist of Brelixi (https://brelixi.com/)Interview 4 features Breanna Neff, Founder & Chief Food Scientist of Brelixi who back in 2023 just may have created the portable on-the-go drink mix and “functional mocktail” trend that everyone is talking about right now… A SHORT RECIPE DEMO! (Go to 2:32:41) And a short and extremely delicious functional beverage recipe demo with Brelixi’s Breanna Neff! Interview #5: The (Retail) Godfather Speaks (Go to 2:37:25) Jon Halper, Owner/CEO, Top Ten Liquors (https://toptenliquors.com/)Adult beverage retail visionary Jon Halper, Owner & CEO of Top Ten Liquors joins the conversation! With 15 locations in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota, Top Ten Liquors sells beer, wine, alcohol, and THC-beverages. Jon might also unofficially be known as the Godfather of THC-infused beverages at retail. Interview #6: “You Talkin’ to Me?” Mother’s Milk: A New York Alcohol (Brand) Story (Go to 3:08:57) Jennifer Roman-Matito and Kristie Kish, Co-Founders, Mother’s Milk (https://drinkmothersmilk.com/)People still like to “drink” right? These next two female founders — and native New Yorkers — wrote the book on how to roll out a beverage brand locally first (and shared a few of their super secret places to go in NYC). Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors: A very special thank you to these amazing founder-led brands — click the links below for a great discount code for each too: Happi (https://about)Happi is an all-natural hemp-derived THC-infused seltzer brand with stunningly good...
28 May 2025
Community, A Love Story
Host Jed Wexler interviews Kyle Paradiso, April Segal, Alexandra Van Iden, Dr. Katelyn Lehman, Micaéla Verrelien, and Christopher Sidwell, who are retail, brand, and culture leaders, about prioritizing community to achieve business success through personalized approaches to health and wellness.
11 Feb 2025
Culinary Conversations
Welcome to Episode 7; Luxury Meets…Culinary. Life-changing moments, stunning culinary career transformations. In this episode host Jed Wexler talks to the leaders of a new breed of modern culinary companies leading with wellness, CBD, and even Cannabis…and transforming how we all come together in the process. Hear from our guests: Interview #1: Greg Bernhardt, Head Chef of Black Dahlia Botanicals For over 15 years, chef Greg Bernhardt was a staple in Los Angeles’ bustling culinary scene responsible for some of L.A.’s most impactful Michelin-starred restaurants such as Patina, Trois Mec, Ludo Bites, Church & State, and Paley. He also won Iron Chef.Then one day he had the mother of all life-changing a-ha moments while stuck in L.A. traffic. Greg discusses how burnout and his mental health epiphany started him on his own personal and professional wellness journey — and how in the process co-created a groundbreaking new category of lifestyle-meets CBD confections brand. You’re also going to love his love-letter to L.A. cuisine. Follow Greg and Black Dahlia Botanicals Website (https://blackdahlia.co/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blackdahliabotanicals/) (Black Dahlia)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/darkhardt/) (Darkhardt) Interview #2: Nicola & James Stephenson, Co-Founders, oHHo (https://weareohho.com/) These partners in life and in business went from owning one of the buzziest restaurants in London’s Covent Garden as well as an agency serving global clients such as Tiffany & Co, Peloton, The United Nations, Pat McGrath, Microsoft and LVMH… to founding a full-fledged, wellness-forward luxury lifestyle food & beverage company of the future…And a partnership with the (RED) foundation (founded by Bono). What exactly inspired them? Tune in to this incredible fireside chat and find out. Follow oHHo Website (https://weareohho.com/) - experience their CBD and Cannabis wellness offerings across chocolate, hot chocolate, beverages, edibles, and so much more. Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/weareohho/) ------------- Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors: Happi An amazing all-natural, hemp-derived THC-infused seltzer brand. To find your Happi visit www.happihourdrink.com (http://www.happihourdrink.com/) and enter code LMCC25 for a 25% discount: You can also get Happi at these fine stores: Binny's in Chicago, Top Ten Liquors in Minnesota, and Total Wine in Houston, Georgia, Kansas, St. Louis, Tennessee, & Wisconsin. Upstate Mary A sexual wellness brand with a luxurious collection of CBD-infused plant-powered intimacy essentials. Visit https://upstatemary.com/ (https://upstatemary.com/) and use Code LMCC20 for 20% off checkout. Upstate Mary is Female grown and Women owned — created by founders with a vision to foster conversations and community around female wellness and intimacy. (https://upstatemary.com/) Black Dahlia Lastly, Greg and his team from Black Dahlia wanted to give our listeners something really special for Valentine’s Day and beyond — Visit blackdahlia.co (http://blackdahlia.co/) and check out their chef-made confections, Chocolate Bonbons, Lollipops, Gelees, candles, and even fragrances — receive 20% off when you visit <a href="http://blackdahlia.co/" target="_blank"...
23 Dec 2024
On Beauty, Part 1: with Brian Underwood, Beauty Director of Women’s Health
In this episode host Jed Wexler talks to Brian Underwood, Beauty & Wellness Director of Women's Health — one of the largest health and wellness brands in media —kicking off our new, "On Beauty" series! Brian is an award-winning journalist — he previously served as beauty and wellness director at Oprah Daily and has interviewed everyone from Meg The Stallion, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, and many others, and is a driving force behind the Women’s Health Skincare Awards. He has also graced our LMCC conference stage with top execs from Ulta Beauty, Thirteen Lune, JCPenney, Frederic Fekkai, August, and others. We discuss: How brands can capture and keep an editor’s attention The keys to effective storytelling Favorite Products and how to use them: Bodycare, Haircare, Face: Moisturizer/Cleanser Fragrance, Sunscreen (!), Makeup, Women’s Wellness How he landed his first big job at Oprah Daily Brian’s “Fran Drescher Moment” The importance of creating personal rituals What ever happened to CBD Skincare? Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors: Upstate Mary: A sexual wellness brand with a luxurious collection of CBD-infused plant-powered intimacy essentials. Visit https://upstatemary.com/ (https://upstatemary.com/) and use Code LMCC20 for 20% off checkout.Upstate Mary is Female grown and Women owned — created by founders with a vision to foster conversations and community around female wellness and intimacy. (https://upstatemary.com/) Sleepy Bear: Recently named US Weekly’s #1, “Best CBD Brand in America,” this trusted brand of gummies is crafted with unique formulas for everything from sleep, daytime wellness, menstrual support, and deep relaxation. Head over to www.SleepyBearGummies.com (http://www.sleepybeargummies.com) and use code “LMCC20” and receive 20% off at checkout. Mary & Jane: Mary & Jane is a women-owned wellness brand renowned for its almost-always sold out “Sunny” microdose hemp-derived edibles, called “melts” — with just 1mg of THC and a slew of plant ingredients designed to provide subtle yet targeted effects. Visit shopmaryandjane.com/ (https://shopmaryandjane.com/) and enter code LMCC2025 for 25% off your first purchase. Mary & Jane products are also available at select retailers including: Clean Market, Pop Up Grocer, and Alchemist’s Kitchen. LMCC Conference: An award-winning B2B wellness event experience — and the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. Get on our global waitlist HERE (https://www.lmccshow.com/) To Sponsor this Podcast: sponsor@lmccshow.com (https://lmccshow.com) Inspirations: One of our inspirations in starting this podcast series is Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donahue who has written extensively on the inner landscape of beauty — he insisted on beauty as a human calling. He said: “Beauty isn’t all just about nice loveliness. Beauty is about a more rounded, substantial becoming... Beauty in that sense is about an emerging fullness, a greater sense of grace and elegance, a deeper sense of depth — a kind of homecoming for the enriched memory of your unfolding life.” — John O’Donahue Subscribe & Follow “Luxury Meets…” wherever you listen to your podcasts, on Instagram @LMCCShow (https://www.instagram.com/lmccshow/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-luxury-meets-podcast/) so you don’t...
22 Nov 2024
Ricki Lake and Lex Corwin Launch a New Brand!
Ricki Lake, talk-show host and documentary filmmaker, and Lex Corwin, CEO of Stone Road, discuss their new cannabis collaboration and women's health, revealing the authenticity key to building a luxury brand.
2 Oct 2024
Beverage Superstars
This episode, host Jed Wexler talks to 3 category-defining founders at the helm of the most influential THC-infused, non-alcoholic, and functional wellness beverage brands in the world. Discover why this cultural and category phenomenon is not only here to stay but just might be overtaking beer, wine, and big alcohol in the process. Get in touch: sponsor@lmccshow.com Hear from our guests: Interview 1: Jake Bullock, Co-Founder, CannCann is the #1-selling cannabis beverage in the U.S. – backed by top consumer and celebrity investors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Rebel Wilson, Ruby Rose, Baron Davis, Tove Lo and many others. We discuss: the non-alcoholic and THC-infused beverage phenomenon why smaller doses mean greater return how this category is transforming how people everywhere socialize mainstream partnerships with Barstool Sports and World Pickleball Tournament “If you can buy a beer, you should be able to buy Cann.” Interview 2: Lisa Hurwitz, President, HappiHappi is an award-winning women-owned and led, all-natural hemp-derived THC-infused seltzer and functional wellness beverage brand founded by former global CPG executives. We discuss: people are drinking less alcohol - why? (Hint: it’s about health and wellness) the keys to succeeding in the N/A and infused beverage category overcoming challenges as women-founders the explosion of E-commerce (a.k.a. why privacy is still important) the hospitality and grocery stores opportunity “We’re in this amazing cultural and regulatory moment.” Interview 3: Darnell Smith, Founder, MXXNMXXN (pronounced “Moon”) is an ultra-premium cannabis-infused non-alcoholic spirits brand – a one-to-one replacement for traditional spirits and crafted, flavorful cocktails. We discuss: “The one thing that is for certain is that the consumer wants this.” keys to business success? The importance of category-building first what it means to follow the data successfully navigating uncertainty in an ever-changing legal environment creating a standout luxury N/A “mixology” brand Our Sponsors: Jade Stone Branding - A full-service cannabis branding and creative agency specializing in high-end, luxury design. Visit https://www.jadestonebranding.com/lmcc (https://www.jadestonebranding.com/book-jade-stone-lmcc-2024) now to begin the application process of becoming a Jade Stone client yourself. Happi - A collection of infused seltzers made for any occasion with award-winning flavors all made with real fruit juice and 0% alcohol – visit happihourdrink.com (http://happihourdrink.com) and use code LMCC20 for 20% off at checkout. LMCC Conference - The only B2B event of its kind anywhere in the world. Visit LMCCShow.com (http://lmccshow.com) to add yourself to the global waitlist for the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming award-winning, in-person events. To Sponsor this podcast sponsor@lmccshow.com (https://lmccshow.com) Follow “Luxury Meets…” wherever you listen to your podcasts and on Instagram @LMCCShow (https://www.instagram.com/lmccshow/) so you don’t miss Episode 5 featuring two amazing guests – that you most certainly will all know – who are at the forefront of modern wellness. Executive Produced by: Brit Smith, Different Leaf Studios Mixed & Edited by: Karma Auger,<a href="https://studio1la.com/"...
23 Aug 2024
Retail Leaders
It's the kick off to our “Retail Leaders” series! Host Jed Wexler talks to two incredible women at the forefront of Health & Wellness Retail. Hear from our guests: Leigha Dunbar, Senior Director/Senior Divisional Merchandise Manager, Walgreens We discuss: Leigha’s personal journey & keys to her professional success How brands can be successful at retail stores Wellness product trends right now What it means to “bring your full self” to your work The importance of mentorship (and how to find one) Then hear from: Arana Hankin-Biggers, President & Co-Founder, of The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store We discuss: Arana’s unique corporate background & influence Why this is a “Once in a lifetime Opportunity” to build legacy wealth Supporting BIPOC communities through opening stores Opening a Retail Store 101 BIPOC and Women-owned Brands Product trends: top selling products *And we answer the question: How do you invite luxury into your life? **Follow our guests on LinkedIn: Leigha Dunbar: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigha-n-dunbar-gray/) Arana Hankin-Biggers: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aranahankin) Thanks to Our Sponsors: Jade Stone Branding; A full-service cannabis branding and creative agency specializing in high-end, luxury design. Visit jadestonebranding.com/lmcc (https://www.jadestonebranding.com/lmcc) now to begin the application process of becoming a Jade Stone client yourself. Black Dahlia Botanicals: Visit blackdahlia.co (https://www.blackdahlia.co) to experience their handmade confections, Chocolate Bonbons, Lollipops, Gelees, candles, and fragrances — receive 20% off when you enter LMCC20 at checkout. Happi: A collection of infused seltzers made for any occasion with award-winning flavors — all made with real fruit juice, 0% alcohol – visit happihourdrink.com (https://www.happihourdrink.com) and use code LMCC20 for 20% off at checkout. To sponsor this podcast, email us at sponsor@lmccshow.com SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen so you don’t miss Episode 4, Luxury Meets…Beverage Superstars featuring 3 category-defining CEOs at the helm of the most successful infused, non-alcoholic, and functional wellness beverage brands in the world. Hear first hand why this cultural and category phenomenon is not only here to stay but just might be overtaking beer, wine, and big alcohol in the process. Follow us on social @LMCCShow (https://www.instagram.com/lmccshow/) and visit LMCCShow.com (https://www.LMCCShow.com) and subscribe for a chance to win a golden ticket to one of our award-winning events. Executive Produced by: Brit Smith, Different Leaf Studios Mixed & Edited by: Karma Auger, Studio1LA Visual Design by: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio
30 Jul 2024
An Editor’s Roundtable - What’s Now, What’s Next
Host Jed Wexler talks to 3 pioneering journalists about what’s really happening in food, wine, beauty, wellness, hospitality, and culture. Hear from our guests: Oset Babür-Winter -- Senior Drinks Editor, Food & Wine @Baburoset (https://www.instagram.com/baburoset/?hl=en) Chala June -- Writer & Cultural Artist, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveller @Chala.gram (https://www.instagram.com/chala.gram/?hl=en) Claire McCormack -- Senior Editor, Beauty Independent @Clairemcmack (https://www.instagram.com/clairemcmack/) **Tune in as we discuss** The intersection of culinary, cannabis, and Michelin chefs The non-alcoholic and infused beverage phenomenon Wellness, Beauty, and Food product trends Brands were loving right now Black-owned cannabis brands The power of food and cannabis to connect cultures Rethinking global experiences around hospitality & making people feel truly welcome And we answer the question: How do you invite luxury into your life? A special thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, Black Dahlia Botanicals (https://blackdahlia.co/). Visit blackdahlia.co to experience their gorgeous handmade confections, Chocolate Bonbons, Lollipops, Gelees, candles, and fragrances — receive 20% off when you visit blackdahlia.co and enter LMCC20 at checkout. To sponsor this podcast or an LMCC event email sponsor@lmccshow.com And subscribe wherever you listen so you don’t miss Episode 3: Luxury Meets…Retail Follow us @LMCCShow (https://www.instagram.com/lmccshow/) and visit LMCCShow.com (https://lmccshow.com) and subscribe for a chance to win a golden ticket to one of our award-winning events. Executive Produced by: Brit Smith, Different Leaf Studios Mixed & Edited by: Karma Auger, Studio1LA Visual Design by: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio
12 Jun 2024
Advertising with Adweek
Host Jed Wexler talks to the brilliant team from Adweek about the future of content, ad campaigns, events, and yes... even cannabis Hear from our guests: - Will Lee, CEO of Adweek - Sami Lambert, Director of Social Media at Adweek - Terry Stanley, Senior Editor at Adweek **Tune in as we discuss:** - The evolving landscape of content creation and the “creator economy” - The most innovative ad campaigns - The future of events in the digital age - The intersection of cannabis and advertising **Connect with them:** - Follow Will Lee, Sami Lambert, and Terry Stanley on LinkedIn - Follow Adweek across social media @Adweek And subscribe wherever you're listening so you don't miss for Episode 2 featuring an editor’s roundtable with three pioneering journalists discussing what’s really happening in food, wine, beauty, wellness, and culture Follow us @LMCCShow, visit LMCCShow.com and subscribe for a chance to win a golden ticket to one of our award-winning events A special thanks to our official launch partner, Riverside Executive Produced by: Brit Smith, Different Leaf Studios Mixed & Edited by: Karma Auguer, Studio1LA Visual Design by: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio
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- Kyle Paradiso
- April Segal
- Alexandra Van Iden
- Dr Katelyn Lehman
- Micaéla Verrelien
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