

Visionary Minds
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Visionary Minds is a bilingual (French & English) monthly podcast that highlights experts in communication, branding, and innovation from the world’s most influential luxury and premium brands.Each month, we host a visionary guest — from CMOs to creative directors and digital strategists — to discuss the ideas shaping today’s industry:Brand strategyDigital transformationSocial media trendsCreative contentCustomer experienceThe evolving language of luxuryOur goal is to explore how the most forward-thinking minds reimagine storytelling, creativity, and engagement in an ever-shifting global landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 2min
[TEASER] 🇺🇸 VIOLETTE_FR : How Violette Serrat Is Rewriting the Rules of Beauty
In this episode of Visionary Minds, recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat, founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty.French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global Beauty Director at Estée Lauder, and now the creative force behind her own brand, she has redefined what authenticity means in beauty — and in business.Together, they explore the power of self-acceptance, the lessons of entrepreneurship, and the delicate balance between art and strategy.Because, as Violette reminds us: you were born perfect.Produced by Dix Sept Paris, a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty, Visionary Minds connects Paris and the U.S. — two worlds united by creativity, culture, and bold ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2025 • 47min
🇺🇸 GHIA (Mélanie Masarin) - She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink
She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2025 • 3min
🇺🇸 [TEASER] She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink - GHIA (Mélanie Masarin)
She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 4min
🇫🇷 Coup de tonnerre dans le luxe : L’Oréal rachète Kering Beauté
C’est officiel : L’Oréal rachète Kering Beauté pour 4 milliards d’euros !Un deal majeur qui redéfinit les rapports de force dans le luxe et la beauté.Dans cet épisode, Wilfried décrypte les dessous stratégiques de cette acquisition :pourquoi L’Oréal consolide son empire autour du parfum,comment Kering recentre son modèle sur la mode et la maroquinerie,et pourquoi Gucci Beauty reste, pour l’instant, hors de l’accord.Au-delà des chiffres, c’est une question de vision, de puissance et d’identité :la beauté devient aujourd’hui un levier d’influence autant qu’un moteur économique.Un épisode clé pour comprendre comment L’Oréal, Kering et tout l’écosystème du luxe redessinent leurs frontières. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 4min
🇺🇸 L’Oréal Just Bought Kering Beauty for €4 Billion — and Changed the Future of Luxury
It’s official: L’Oréal has acquired Kering Beauty for €4 billion.A move that doesn’t just expand a portfolio — it reshapes the future of luxury beauty. In this episode of Visionary Minds, Wilfried breaks down what’s really behind the deal:why L’Oréal is doubling down on high-margin fragrance,how Kering is refocusing on fashion and leather goods,and why Gucci Beauty remains outside the transaction — at least for now.Beyond numbers, this is about strategy, influence, and identity.Because in today’s luxury world, beauty isn’t just a product — it’s a form of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
🇫🇷 Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan)
Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan)Architecte de marques et stratège du luxe, Olivia Crouan a façonné certaines des plus grandes Maisons : Hennessy, Krug, LVMH, Audemars Piguet.Pendant plus de vingt-cinq ans, elle a appris à équilibrer les paradoxes du luxe : protéger l’héritage tout en embrassant l’innovation, cultiver la rareté tout en se développant, faire cohabiter l’art et la rigueur business.Dans cet épisode, elle partage les secrets du luxe qui dure : comment une Maison devient culte, comment on protège son âme face au temps, et pourquoi l’intemporalité n’est jamais un hasard.Une conversation rare, sincère et éclairante sur la gouvernance, la créativité et le futur du luxe, produite par Dix Sept Paris, l’agence qui accompagne les marques dans la création de récits durables et singuliers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2025 • 1min
🇫🇷 [TEASER] : Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan)
Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan)Architecte de marques et stratège du luxe, Olivia Crouan a façonné certaines des plus grandes Maisons : Hennessy, Krug, LVMH, Audemars Piguet.Pendant plus de vingt-cinq ans, elle a appris à équilibrer les paradoxes du luxe : protéger l’héritage tout en embrassant l’innovation, cultiver la rareté tout en se développant, faire cohabiter l’art et la rigueur business.Dans cet épisode, elle partage les secrets du luxe qui dure : comment une Maison devient culte, comment on protège son âme face au temps, et pourquoi l’intemporalité n’est jamais un hasard.Une conversation rare, sincère et éclairante sur la gouvernance, la créativité et le futur du luxe, produite par Dix Sept Paris, l’agence qui accompagne les marques dans la création de récits durables et singuliers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2025 • 14min
🇫🇷 Le fun en beauté - La meilleure réponse à l'inflation ? 🔥
Carte blanche à Guillaume Ventura, Head of Marketing chez Kama Ayurveda (Groupe Puig)Pour ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds, j’ai donné carte blanche à Guillaume Ventura, une des voix les plus suivies et respectées de l’industrie du luxe et de la beauté.Head of Marketing chez Kama Ayurveda (Groupe Puig), il partage chaque jour sur LinkedIn les dernières actualités et tendances de notre secteur.Dans cet épisode sans filtre, sans interruption, pensé comme un vrai shot de 10 minutes d’insights, Guillaume explore la façon dont les marques beauté réintroduisent du fun dans leurs discours, leurs packagings et leurs stratégies.Mais surtout, il pose une question essentielle :👉 Le fun est-il la meilleure réponse en période d’inflation ?Un épisode à écouter absolument pour toutes celles et ceux qui travaillent dans la beauté, le marketing et la communication.🎧 Visionary Minds est un podcast produit et réalisé par Dix Sept Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2025 • 30min
🇺🇸 Maybelline NYC: Reinventing an Icon, One Bold Move at a Time (Trisha Ayyagari - Global Brand President)
In this episode of Visionary Minds, I sit down with Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York, to explore what it takes to keep a century-old brand bold, fresh, and relevant.From her first steps at Maybelline in 2012 to leading the brand worldwide for the past six years, Trisha reflects on heritage vs. modernity, the influence of New York’s DNA, and the rise of inclusivity, sustainability, and digital disruption.Recorded in Manhattan, this conversation brings together leadership lessons, cultural insights, and Trisha’s vision of the future of beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2025 • 2min
🇺🇸 [TEASER] Maybelline NYC: Reinventing an Icon, One Bold Move at a Time (Trisha Ayyagari - Global Brand President)
In this episode of Visionary Minds, I sit down with Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York, to explore what it takes to keep a century-old brand bold, fresh, and relevant.From her first steps at Maybelline in 2012 to leading the brand worldwide for the past six years, Trisha reflects on heritage vs. modernity, the influence of New York’s DNA, and the rise of inclusivity, sustainability, and digital disruption.Recorded in Manhattan, this conversation brings together leadership lessons, cultural insights, and Trisha’s vision of the future of beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


