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Second Life

Hosted by Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, Second Life spotlights successful women who have made major career changes. Guests share lessons they"ve learned through fearlessly daring to pivot, and how they"ve used skills from their "first lives" to navigate their winding career journeys.

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00:58:23

Beth Hutchens: Foundrae Founder and Creative Director

Second Life ·

2024/08/12

Beth Hutchens is the founder and creative director of the luxury jewelry company Foundrae. Beth started her career working in fashion, first as a trim buyer, and then assistant designer at the womenswear brand Cynthia Rowley. There, she met Rebecca Taylor, and the two bonded quickly over their shared tastes and dream of working in fashion. At age 23, Beth took the leap with Rebecca and co-founded the womenswear line Rebecca Taylor. Beth took on the CEO role, and over the next 18 years guided the

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00:41:47

The Who What Wear Podcast: Stylist and Costume...

Second Life ·

2024/08/07

Stylist, costume designer, and all-around fashion legend Shiona Turini joins Hillary this week to catch up since they last chatted on Second Life in 2019. Shiona's had an incredible career—from working for fashion magazines to breaking into costume design on HBO’s Insecure to styling Beyoncé’s showstopping Renaissance World Tour. Today, they get into all the nitty-gritty details of her latest project: designing costumes for the new Natalie Portman–led Apple TV+ series, Lady in the Lake. Shiona

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00:59:36

Kim Nemser: Warby Parker Chief Merchandising Officer...

Second Life ·

2024/08/05

Kim Nemser is the chief merchandising officer and head of product strategy and operations at Warby Parker. Kim studied English and French in college, and started her career in investment banking at UBS and The Blackstone Group. Soon after, she noticed she preferred reading Women's Wear Daily over the Financial Times and thought she might want to work somewhere in the intersection of business and fashion. Four years into her time in banking, she took a pay cut and pivoted to fashion, first working at

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00:27:18

The Who What Wear Podcast: Summer Swim Roundup: Swim...

Second Life ·

2024/07/31

It’s getting hot out, which means it’s the perfect time for our editors to discuss this year’s hottest swim trends—from retro bikini briefs to Chanel-inspired black-and-white sets. Join our associate director of special projects, Kristen Nichols, and associate editor, Sierra Mayhew, to hear which brands are their go-tos for stunning swimsuits, their favorite swim accessories, and how one-pieces are actually more popular than bikinis right now. They also talk suits for larger chests, jelly sandals,

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00:49:53

Micaela Erlanger: Stylist and Recent Harvard Grad

Second Life ·

2024/07/29

Micaela Erlanger is a stylist and best-selling author. Micaela grew up loving fashion and styling, and followed that passion to Parsons School of Design, where she earned a degree in Strategic Design and Management. After graduating into an economy during a recession, Micaela hustled for experience, freelancing for movie shoots and fashion magazines before landing a full-time job with the iconic stylist Annabel Tollman. Tollman grew to become Micaela’s mentor, but after her untimely death in 2013,

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00:20:51

The Who What Wear Podcast: Actor Laura Harrier on Her...

Second Life ·

2024/07/24

This is not a drill! Laura Harrier's collaboration with Reformation just dropped. The actor and former model, who can be seen in next year's Michael Jackson biopic, designed an 18-piece collection with the brand, and it has all of the '90s chill-girl vibes we need for the summer. From the perfect miniskirt to a re-creation of Laura's favorite pair of vintage pants, this collection has it all. She's here to talk to Kat about her history with fashion, her design influences, and of course, all the

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00:51:19

Julie Chung: Ophthalmologist and T3 Co-Founder

Second Life ·

2024/07/22

Julie Chung is an ophthalmologist and the co-founder of the hair-tool company T3. Even while in med school to become a glaucoma and cataract surgeon, Chung always put effort into her hair in the mornings. However, her go-to hair dryer was ineffective and heavy. As a gift to Chung, her now-husband Kent Yu took it upon himself to create a lighter, sleeker model with innovative technology to combat frizz. Realizing the white space in haircare, Chung then designed a marketing strategy that positioned

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00:29:35

The Who What Wear Podcast: Our Nordstrom Anniversary...

Second Life ·

2024/07/17

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and with so many incredible items to shop, we thought you might need some help narrowing down your wish list. Join Kat Collings and our Who What Wear editors as they discuss their best purchases from the sale over the years, along with the trends and brands they’re shopping this year. Plus, since the Anniversary Sale gives you great deals on new arrivals, they’re discussing which items to stock up on now for your fall wardrobe.

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00:57:34

Shea McGee: Interior Designer and Co-Founder of...

Second Life ·

2024/07/15

Shea McGee is an interior designer and the co-founder of Studio McGee and McGee & Co. Shea originally worked in communications, but after redecorating her first home with her husband and eventual co-founder, Syd McGee, she found that she had a natural talent for design. She took interior design classes at her local community college to build skills and confidence and attracted clients in her neighborhood and on Instagram. In 2014, she and Syd took a chance and sold their house in California, using

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00:40:07

The Who What Wear Podcast: Mary Beth Barone and...

Second Life ·

2024/07/10

We absolutely ride for Mary Beth Barone and Benito Skinner. While the comedians, podcasters, and real-life besties are known for their creativity and unmatched banter, their incredible personal style and love for fashion can’t be overlooked. The two have become regulars at various runway shows; Mary Beth wore a 1999 Versace dress for her latest stand-up special; and Benito’s IG feed is splattered with outfits from Dior and JW Anderson. Today, they join us to talk about Benito’s recently ordered

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00:52:27

Kim and Vanessa Pham: Omsom Co-Founders

Second Life ·

2024/07/08

Kim and Vanessa Pham are the founders of Omsom, an Asian sauce and noodles brand. As the children of Vietnamese refugees who grew up in Boston, they always loved their traditional cuisine, but they often felt ostracized by their peers for it. So, decades later, after stints in start-ups and management consulting, the sisters decided to quit their jobs and found a brand that would help build the world they wanted to live in. In 2020, Omsom was born, and despite a pandemic-era launch, they sold out of

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00:27:29

The Who What Wear Podcast: Denim Expert Benjamin...

Second Life ·

2024/07/03

Benjamin Talley Smith is the founder of the denim atelier Talley Creative. Named “the most influential jeans guy you’ve never heard of” in a recent New York Times profile, Ben provides services across design, production, and marketing to brands looking to create or expand their denim offerings. Over the years, he’s worked on denim collections for Helmut Lang, Earnest Sewn, Ulla Johnson, Jordache, Re/Done, Everlane, Reformation, and Khaite—and that’s just scratching the surface. As a true denim

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00:49:28

Laura O'Neill: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Co-Founder

Second Life ·

2024/07/01

Laura O'Neill is the co-founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. O'Neill grew up in Melbourne and worked in event producing before deciding to travel the world. She met her future partner Ben Van Leeuwen on a fateful trip to London, and when she moved to New York to be with him, he proposed a wild idea: They should start a well-designed ice cream truck that sold delicious, high-quality ice cream. Thus, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was born. In the last 15 years O'Neill, Van Leeuwen, and his brother Pete have

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00:29:01

The Who What Wear Podcast: Who What Wear Weddings...

Second Life ·

2024/06/26

Wedding season is gearing up, and you know what that means: It's time for Who What Wear to break down all of the hottest wedding trends, from bridesmaid dresses to the most interesting bridal designers on the market to the tablescape details that will make each of your guests feel like VIPs. Join Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols to hear what the chicest brides and wedding guests are wearing this season and how you can get

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00:50:41

Bo Shepherd: Designer, Author, and Woodward...

Second Life ·

2024/06/24

Bo Shepherd is a designer, author, and co-founder of Woodward Throwbacks, a Detroit-based reclamation and design brand. She got her start as an interior designer for GM’s Chevy product line, working on door design for cars like the Chevy Bolt. During her time at GM, she also got to know the city of Detroit and began exploring the world of salvaged materials and furniture with her partner Kyle Dubay. After several years at GM, Bo took the plunge and left her job to work on this new project, dubbed

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00:30:23

The Who What Wear Podcast: Tab Vintage Founder Alexis...

Second Life ·

2024/06/19

Alexis Novak is the founder of the celebrity-adored vintage studio Tab Vintage. Novak founded Tab in 2019, and since her first foray into sourcing an impossible-to-get Jean Paul Gaultier piece, she's built the brand into one of the most sought-after destinations for luxury vintage and archival pieces. Today, Novak works closely with some of the top stylists and celebrities in the world. She recently sourced pieces for Emily Ratajkowski's Met Gala looks and Alex Cooper's wedding! Novak's passion for

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00:52:42

Seema Bansal Chadha: Venus et Fleur Co-Founder

Second Life ·

2024/06/17

Seema Bansal Chadha is the co-founder of the luxury floral brand Venus et Fleur. Born and raised in Vancouver, Bansal Chadha spent her formative years learning the business at her father’s lighting and plumbing fixtures store. In 2015, after a fateful meeting with her now husband, she used her experience in sales, marketing, and customer development to create Venus et Fleur. Initially, the couple aimed to start a reliable luxury floral business that could prevent what had happened to them on their

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00:38:49

Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Journalist Lauren...

Second Life ·

2024/06/12

You can rest assured that Lauren Sherman is always going to get the full story. The journalist and author of the popular Puck Media fashion newsletter, Line Sheet, has spent years crafting detailed, thoughtful stories about the business of fashion. The result? She is now one of the most trusted, respected voices in fashion journalism. From following the movements of designers to their next fashion house to familiarizing the public with the players of the biggest luxury goods conglomerates in the

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00:56:25

Zanna Roberts Rassi: Fashion Journalist, Television...

Second Life ·

2024/06/10

Zanna Roberts Rassi is a fashion journalist, a television host and producer, and the co-founder of Milk Makeup. She cut her teeth in the beauty industry in London, working at magazines such as Glamour and Marie Claire UK before becoming a fashion editor at Marie Claire US. In 2013, Roberts Rassi took a leap, bringing the skills she learned in fashion media to the red carpet. As a style correspondent for E!, she infused red carpet journalism with her telltale fashion know-how, adding a level of

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00:34:58

Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: The Citrus-Stained...

Second Life ·

2024/06/07

We have a special bonus episode for you today! In honor of Lilly Pulitzer's 65th anniversary, Who What Wear joined the Lilly team for a live podcast event. Senior editor Anna LaPlaca and editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman host this live conversation, tracing the origins of the brand back to its unlikely beginnings as a juice stand. Lilly Pulitzer—both the free-spirited founder and the iconic heritage brand—share an enthralling history you won't want to miss. Of course, our editors also discuss how they'd

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