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Fair warning, there’s no one who will make you want to shop more than Gabriel Waller. Known as fashion’s best kept secret, Gab is the go-to personal shopper for celebrities like Hailey Bieber for sourcing one-of-a-kind, hard to get items that are highly coveted by the industry. From bootstrapping her business in Australia to landing her big break (a shoutout from the one and only Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), to now moving to Los Angeles to expand her wildly successful business, Gab shares her insights on growing a brand based on impeccable customer service. She also shares her must-have items for the upcoming holidays.   Follow Gabriel Waller here: https://www.instagram.com/gabwaller/     Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the first of our career series episodes! Today, Liv answers your career questions submitted via the website. From how to start a new job to her best networking hack, she’ll share some anecdotes from her personal journey and reflect on the best advice she’s heard on the show.    If you want to submit a question to be answered live on the show, visit friendofafriend.us/phone-a-friend   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Sponsors OUAI: Get 20% off your whole order at OUAI during their Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale from Wednesday, November 24th, to Monday, November 29th. Just go to theouai.com. Vince Camuto: go to VinceCamuto.com to shop now and get 50 FREE VC VIP points just for signing up for their membership BetterHelp: go to betterhelp.com/friend for 10% off your first month Frankly Apparel: Use the code FRIEND at checkout for $20 off your first purchase at franklyapparel.com. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by Stuart Weitzman’s Chief Marketing Officer, Behnaz Ghahramani. Her resume in the business of fashion is extensive - she’s led strategy for prestigious brands like Gucci and Ralph Lauren, and then came her first C Suite executive job offer at the New York-based shoe brand. She also happened to be nine months pregnant at the time. In this episode, Behnaz shares the keys to having it all, how she climbed the corporate fashion ladder, and how she’s worked with collaborators like Serena Williams to bring maternity rights to the forefront of her work.    Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by tech entrepreneur Nick Greenfield. With a career spanning from being an original hire at Lyft to now the CEO of his own oral health care company Candid, Nick has built a name in the start up world as a master of delivering convenience though innovation. In this episode, Nick tells us his journey navigating the start up world and gives us his best advice for aspiring brand builders and dreamers - from how to network in the start up space to what he looks for in new hires.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Memore: go to yourmemore.com/friend for 30% off at checkout Vince Camuto: go to VinceCamuto.com to shop now and get 50 FREE VC VIP points just for signing up for their membership BetterHelp: go to betterhelp.com/friend for 10% off your first month Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by influencer, lifestyle blogger, and podcaster Marianna Hewitt. As a leading social media voice with over 1 million followers, the host of her chart-topping podcast Life with Marianna, and the co-founder of the cult-favorite beauty brand Summer Fridays, Marianna gives us her playbook on how to become an influencer and cultivate an audience around the things you love.  Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Vince Camuto: Sign up for Vince Camuto's free VC VIP membership and get 50 FREE points to use on your next purchase at vincecamuto.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by James Ferragamo, the grandson of the brand’s founder Salvatore Ferragamo, and now the brand’s Brand, Product and Communication Director. As the first Ferragamo to lead the business into third-generation success, James tells us about bringing innovation into a heritage brand, starting with the brand’s dedication to sustainability and their first initiative, the Ferragamo Icon-Up collection. The collection of shoe and belt styles made from upcycled materials is available now exclusively on FarFetch.com. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Inkey List: Visit the recipe builder on theinkeylist.com to create your personalised routine and find the right ingredients for your skin. OUAI: Go to T-H-E-O-U-A-I dot com and use code FRIEND to get 15% off your entire purchase. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/friend  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by Brittany O’Grady, the actress who captivated us in her role as Paula in HBO’s hit series, The White Lotus. From her best tip for aspiring actors to embodying a character completely different from yourself, Brittany gives us a masterclass in cultivating a career as a performer. We also talk Sydney Sweeney, Gen Z, astrology, and more!  Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Inkey List: Visit the recipe builder on theinkeylist.com to create your personalised routine and find the right ingredients for your skin. Memore: yourmemore.com/friend for 30% Off at checkoutVitruvi: Visit vitruvi.com/friendofafriend and use code FRIEND20 to get 20% off your next purchase.BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/friend  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that your indoor air quality can be 5x worse than outdoor air quality? If there’s one way to get cleaner air in your home, it’s using a Vitruvi. Founded by the visionary Sara Panton, Vitruvi is an essential oil and diffuser company that aims to scent your home and get you breathing cleaner at the same time. Today we discuss the power of scenting your home, how we can hack our moods through using essential oils, and the environmental and health impact on using something cleaner than candles.    Shop Vitruvi here https://vitruvi.com. Use code FRIEND20 for 20% off! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Kreighbaum and Rebecca Zhou are beauty biz legends. After working together at Glossier for five years, the duo reunited to launch Soft Services, a skincare brand that makes products, guides, and digital tools to help people who are looking for solutions to their body skin concerns. Today, they give us their guidebook on creating  cult beauty brands adored by the digital age and their mission to disrupt the body care market.    Shop Soft Services https://softservices.co Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen Talbot. Since starting at the brand eight years ago, Talbot has been at the forefront of building one of fashion’s most sustainable businesses today, implementing game-changing methods like the Ref Scale, their sustainability reports, and eco-conscious partners around the world. In this episode, she gives aspiring designers a playbook on how to create a sustainable business - from your fabrics to your people - and her vision for the future of fashion.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.    OUAI use code FRIEND for 15% off your entire purchase at theouai.com Waterdrop use code FRIENDOFAFRIEND for 15% off at waterdrop.com Memore get 30% off at yourmemore.com/friend Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.