Corporate Gossip Victoria's Secret: Sex pests all the way down
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Oct 24, 2025 Delve into the dark underbelly of the Victoria's Secret empire, where toxic culture and corporate misdeeds reign supreme. Discover how Les Wexner’s childhood shaped his management style and the bizarre influence of Ed Razek on the fashion show’s toxic dynamics. The podcast dives into Wexner's unsettling ties with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing how their relationship spiraled into scandal and controversy. As they explore the brand’s trajectory, the hosts reflect on both its past glory and current struggles in redefining itself.
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Power Protects Predatory Executives
- Ed Razek cultivated power by controlling model careers and normalizing harassment at Victoria's Secret.
- Les Wexner protected and rewarded Razek despite multiple settlements and complaints against him.
Scale At The Expense Of Culture
- Les Wexner prioritized scale and loyalty over healthy culture, tolerating abusive deputies to avoid direct confrontation.
- That created a systemic toxic workplace where misconduct persisted with board-level approval.
Controlled By His Mother
- Les was parentified and terrified of his controlling mother, Bella, who ran an office across the hall from him.
- Executives recalled he deferred to her and sometimes stayed away to avoid her knowing he was in town.
