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The co-lab career stories

Welcome to the co-lab career stories podcast, a collective of professionals dedicated to sharing their experiences working in the fashion, beauty, wellness, retail and consumer luxury industries. Hear from CEOs, early career professionals and everything in between as the co-lab members interview each other, sharing their career stories, big pivots, worst jobs, best career advice, and remind us no two career paths are the same. Visit jointhecolab.com to learn more, become a member, tell your story,

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00:11:48

Tina Yau - Founder of TYVY

The co-lab career stories ·

2025/02/04

Tina Yau is a retail eCommerce executive with over 25 years of experience in fashion and beauty. Having held leadership roles at global brands such as A|X Armani Exchange, Saks Fifth Avenue, Estée Lauder, and Uniqlo, Tina has built a career on driving innovation, scaling businesses, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.In this episode, Cynthia Kalfa interviews Tina Yau, a retail fashion veteran who is launching a new handbag line this summer aimed at empowering women on the go. Tina

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00:12:25

Rivya Sodhi - Fashion Lawyer

The co-lab career stories ·

2025/01/28

Rivya is most recently an x-JPMorgan Chase Governance, Risk, and Compliance Expert searching for her next opportunity. She is a legal and compliance expert with over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and operational resilience. Currently pursuing an LLM in Fashion Law at Fordham Law School, she brings a unique perspective by blending her expertise in legal operations with a passion for the creative industries. She is dedicated to driving innovation and

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00:15:06

Shraddha Desai - Legal Fellow, OMI Legal LLC

The co-lab career stories ·

2025/01/21

Shraddha Desai is an attorney from India with an LL.M. in Fashion Law from Fordham University School of Law. She has over three years of legal experience. She specializes in IP protection and startup law at OMI Legal, supporting startups, creative people, entrepreneurs, and fashion businesses. From securing intellectual property rights to drafting contracts and managing regulatory challenges, Shraddha helps brands build strong legal foundations and thrive in a competitive market.In this episode,

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00:19:56

Marcos Diaz - Celebrity Hairstylist

The co-lab career stories ·

2025/01/14

Marcos Diaz is a seasoned professional with over twenty-four years of combined experience as a firefighter turned freelance hairstylist. His journey has equipped him with a unique and refined skill set perfectly suited for today’s ever-evolving fashion, hair, and editorial industries.In this interview, Abby Beaudin talks to Marcos Diaz, a New York-based celebrity hairstylist who previously worked as a full-time firefighter in California. Marcos shares his journey from firefighting to hairstyling,

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00:24:06

Abby Beaudin - Experiential Producer

The co-lab career stories ·

2025/01/07

Abby helps agencies, brands and leaders elevate their impact through two distinct pillars: as an experiential producer, she transforms ideas into immersive campaigns through a streamlined and strategic process; as an executive media training coach, she equips leaders to master thought leadership and shape their story. With over a decade of experience, she bridges the gap between creative and execution to deliver tailored solutions for her clients across industries like beauty, luxury, and

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00:12:07

Emily Li Mandri - Founder & Designer of MLE

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/12/17

Emily Li Mandri is the founder & designer of MLE, a consciously created women's accessories brand based in upstate NY. After spending over 15 years in fashion and digital marketing with a focus on innovative design and emerging brand growth, Emily decided it was time to launch her eponymous label, MLE. She now incorporates the first-hand experience she gained in both industries to MLE, with a focus on sustainability and quality.In this episode, Alexis Carey interviews Emily, an accessories

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00:24:52

Nagela Dales - Founder of OPEN HOUSE

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/12/10

The future of business isn't about choosing between profit and purpose—it's about building systems where they drive each other forward. As the founder of OPENHOUSE, Nagela's mission is to open doors other strategists don't see, partnering with founders who are ready to ditch the old rulebooks. Through research and inclusive innovation practices, she turns wild 'what ifs' into 'what's next' for founders who've been overlooked by traditional systems. As a business designer, she helps leaders build

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00:20:45

Kristin Bruce - Ethical Brand Story Architect

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/12/03

Since earning her BFA from Parsons in Women’s RTW and Textile Design, Kristin Bruce has forged a unique career at the intersection of luxury fashion, human rights advocacy, and ethical storytelling. From designing for artisan-empowering brands to leading communications for a global nonprofit, she brings a deep commitment to artistry and impact. Now, as the founder and Ethical Brand Story Architect of her own copywriting business, Kristin combines her expertise in sustainable fashion design,

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00:21:47

Tara Cohen - Strategy and Innovation Executive

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/11/26

Over the past 20 years, Tara Cohen has driven innovation and strategy as a senior executive at The Estée Lauder Companies, directly influencing MAC Cosmetics, Becca, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham, as well as Revlon, L'Oréal, and Victoria Secret Beauty resulting in exponential, multi-channel growth for some of the world’s most influential beauty brands. Now, as a C-Suite Executive, Founder, and Startup Advisor, Tara Cohen is reimagining global beauty through a multi-ethnic lens and human-centric

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00:26:17

Elizabeth Reid - Marketing Lead and Fractional CMO

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/11/19

Elizabeth Reid is a trailblazing communications and marketing leader who has helped shape some of the most prestigious global brands we know today. Over her 20-year career, she's led groundbreaking initiatives for iconic names like MAC Cosmetics, David Yurman, and Mulberry. What makes Elizabeth unique is her ability to master the art of blending creativity with consumer insights, consistently transforming brands through innovative strategies that deliver remarkable growth. Her career journey

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00:15:37

Aubrey Burrough - Social Media Strategist

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/11/11

Aubrey Burrough is a NYC-based social media strategist at the The Brooklyn Brothers. Her past and present client roster includes Mastercard, LEGO, SOUR PATCH KIDS, Nutter Butter, OREO, LEGO, Universal Orlando Resort and more. She takes pride in pushing the boundaries of brand social and approaches her work with creative bravery and a special level of brain rot. Her work has been featured in places like Adweek, Marketing Brew, Ad Age, and the Link in Bio newsletter.In this episode, Margaret

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00:12:17

Margaret Lin - Social Media Expert

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/11/05

Margaret was most recently an associate director for Vanity Fair, working under Condé Nast Entertainment. She led social video development and production for the magazine, working with A-list actors and musicians, as well as behind-the-scenes costume designers and other personnel. She's also worked at Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, and more in social media management roles and been interviewed at Digiday and Nieman Lab. Margaret is open to full-time opportunities in social media. In this episode,

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00:15:07

Tracey Toole - Owner and Designer of traceytoole

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/10/29

Since 2011, Tracey Toole has channeled her love of baking and sewing into creating Traceytoole Designs, a line of tabletop linens, blankets, and home goods. As the founder, owner, and creative director, Tracey crafts each vintage-inspired piece by hand in Brooklyn, using sustainable materials such as upcycled, organic, and deadstock fabrics.In this episode, Tracy speaks with JB Johnson and shares her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania and studying design in Portland, to working in New York's

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00:21:37

Alicia Proctor - Visual Experience Leader

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/10/22

Alicia Proctor is a Senior Executive, Visual Experience and Store Design leader who creates best in class visual storytelling for iconic/ luxury brands. She has led the visual strategy for Lancôme, Dior, Estee Lauder Companies Global Designer Fragrance division and Clinique NA. Her expertise includes designing innovative environments capturing the brand vision and elevating the consumer journey. In this episode, Alicia talks with Alicynne Sher about her illustrious career in luxury and beauty, from

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00:17:32

Alicynne Sher - Chief Commercial Officer at AMSS...

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/10/15

Alicynne Sher is a purpose driven, high impact and global seasoned commercial leader driving revenue growth and results for companies who support principles of the circular economy thru technology, recommerce, B2B and B2C business models. A certified digital marketing professional with years of experience leading customer strategy for sales success. In this episode, Alicynne talks with Alicia Proctor about her extensive career in the retail and fashion industry. Alison shares her Midwest origins

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00:14:36

Vanessa von Bismarck - Founding Partner at BCPM

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/10/08

Vanessa is recognized as one of the most established and respected global voices in fashion and luxury PR. In the nearly two decades since founding BPCM, Vanessa has been instrumental in building legacy brands and launching brands that have become household names. An expert in navigating the ever-changing landscape, Vanessa often serves as industry insider and ally helping to usher in the latest industry disruption through her ability to anticipate market shifts and upcoming innovations. In this

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00:16:20

Carrie Ellen Phillips - Founding Partner at BPCM

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/10/01

Carrie Ellen Phillips is a partner in the global strategic communications and consulting firm BPCM, which she co-founded with Vanessa von Bismarck in 1999. Carrie spearheads BPCM’s flourishing Sustainability and Impact practice and has transformed it into the fastest-growing part of the agency. She is an established industry strategist in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle arenas, helping brands set and achieve sustainability and impact-driven goals while maintaining growth and profitability. She is

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00:15:42

Mawuse Ziegbe - Regional Director at Camper

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/09/24

Mawuse Ziegbe is a fashion executive with 15+ years of experience in management, marketing, strategy, and business development. She is the Regional Director, Americas for Camper, a Spanish contemporary footwear brand with presence in over 100 countries. In her current role, she oversees strategy and operations for North and South America across all sales channels, including digital, wholesale, retail, and distributor businesses. She has lived around the world and led teams in Europe, Oceania, and

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00:17:04

Ro Wilson - Brand & Performance Marketing Professional

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/09/17

Rochelle Wilson has 7+ years of experience at the world's leading social/digital media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube) which has afforded her a deep-level of understanding to manage brand and performance marketing campaigns across social and content-focused platforms. As an effective relationship builder, listener, and problem solver she aims to deepen relationships with my key stakeholders to grow their business needs.In this interview, Ro Wilson chats with Mawuse

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00:18:15

Laura Stillo - Senior Producer, Branded Video at...

The co-lab career stories ·

2024/09/10

Laura Stillo is an award-winning creative lead who tells brand stories through a dynamic and authentic lens. She is a Senior Producer, Branded Video at Dotdash Meredith where she leads communication between talent, high-level advertising clients and creative production teams on behalf of publications such as Entertainment Weekly, People, InStyle and more. She has developed and produced video content across the entertainment and digital media landscape for companies such as HBO Max, BuzzFeed, Hello

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