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Emilia Wickstead, a New Zealand-born designer based in London, is celebrated for her playful take on modern femininity. In this conversation, she shares her early fashion influences, from her artist mother's creativity in Auckland to transformative moments in Milan. Wickstead discusses her artistic process, inspired by film and fine art, and her passion for empowering women through fashion. She also reveals exciting details about her bespoke bridal designs and upcoming collaborations, including unique wedding attire and elegant invitations.

Jessica Malaty Rivera is an infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator who has made significant waves in public health communication, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a captivating discussion, she delves into her transition from a potential medical career to focusing on science communication. Rivera shares her experiences with the COVID Tracking Project and the importance of clear messaging in public health. She emphasizes the need for transparency, addresses challenges women face in freelance compensation, and reflects on her heritage and personal growth.

Kathleen Felix-Hager, an Emmy Award-winning costume designer known for her work on Hacks and Veep, discusses the vibrant wardrobes of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. She shares the inspiring personal stories behind Deborah's maximalist fashion, influenced by her grandmother, and the thoughtful evolution of Ava's style over the seasons. Felix-Hager reveals the challenges of costuming for comedy and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with actors and showrunners to create authentic and relatable characters.

Anushka Salinas, the CEO of Nanit and former VP of merchandising at Rent the Runway, shares her inspiring journey through fashion and tech. She discusses her passion for data-driven approaches to parenting, highlighting Nanit's innovative baby monitors that provide AI insights for families. Salinas reflects on her career pivots, emphasizing the challenges of transitioning from the fashion industry to tech. She also touches on the importance of communication in pediatric care and the role of technology in enhancing parental peace of mind.

Christos Garkinos, the self-proclaimed "Robin Hood of fashion" and founder of Covet by Christos, dives into his fascinating journey from a Greek restaurant in Michigan to becoming a luxury resale pioneer. He shares how the pandemic sparked his innovative live shopping network on Instagram. Garkinos also discusses which vintage pieces are hot right now, the valuable brands to collect, and personal stories from his time in reality TV. His insights make navigating the luxury resale market seem both thrilling and accessible!

Courtney Claghorn is the co-founder of SUGARED + BRONZED, the nation’s largest sugaring and sunless tanning destination. Claghorn's journey began in 2010, out of her Santa Monica apartment, while juggling a full-time job in the fintech industry. After becoming dissatisfied with the high prices and underwhelming experiences of local spray tanning, she saw a gap in the market, and with just $1000 and encouragement from her then-boyfriend (now-husband and co-founder), she started offering her own services. Over the past 15 years, SUGARED + BRONZED has grown exponentially, now boasting over 35 locations nationwide—with 10 more in the pipeline—as well as a thriving e-commerce business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Broecker is the costume designer of the legendary NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live. Broecker, who has been with the show for over three decades, is responsible for the design and creation of all of the costumes for the show—sometimes creating up to 200 for just one episode. Today on the podcast, he joins Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to discuss the intricate process of creating iconic character costumes under tight weekly deadlines. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about the show's 50th anniversary, the massive costume archive, and the blend of psychology and resourcefulness needed to dress characters from Bill Hader as Stefon to Bowen Yang as the iceberg that sank the Titanic.Shop our editor's picks here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angela Vranich is the co-founder and chief product officer of the baby-and-kids food brand Little Spoon. Angela jump-started her career while still in college by founding a nationwide organic food marketing company. After graduation, she got a job in television, producing culinary competition reality shows out of Philadelphia. But she quickly realized it wasn’t for her. After a cross-country move to be with her then-boyfriend (now husband and co-founder), who ran an organic foods distribution company, she began to think about what food categories on the market were due for a shake-up. She realized that the baby-food space had been dominated by the same single player for nearly 90 years—and set out to change that. The result is Little Spoon, launched in 2017, which offers fresh-cooked baby food made with organic ingredients. Little Spoon sold a million meals in its first year, and in the years since, it has expanded to include all types of meals for children up to 10 years old. Today, they’re the #1 online destination for kids' food and have delivered more than 35 million meals to families nationwide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prabal Gurung is a world-renowned Nepalese American fashion designer who established his eponymous label in 2009. In this episode, Gurung joins Senior Fashion and Social Media Editor Tara Gonzalez to discuss the origins of his brand—from his childhood in Nepal and India to becoming a prominent New York–based designer—and his newly published memoir, Walk Like a Girl (order a copy here!). He also shares insights into his design philosophy of “West meets East” rather than “East meets West,” his experience dressing notable figures like Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker, and the role that joy, resilience, and authenticity play in his work.Shop our editor's eBay picks here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rosie Johnston is the founder of the clean fragrance line By Rosie Jane. Johnston originally trained as a makeup artist and began working in London, then moved to Los Angeles, where she continued to build her skills and clientele. In 2003, she founded Rosie Jane Cosmetics, which offered an ahead-of-its-time multipurpose lip and cheek pot. While the venture didn’t last, she realized she had a love and knack for making her own products. She then created her signature scent, wearing it to shoots, hoping that it would make her memorable to clients and help her to book more jobs. But when clients and friends began asking to purchase the scent, something clicked. She began producing larger quantities, and soon after, By Rosie Jane was born. Since launching in 2010, By Rosie Jane has expanded from one scent to seven. It's also formulated perfumes, perfume oils, and a suite of bodycare products. The brand is consistently one of Sephora’s top-selling fragrance brands, and last year reached $10 million in revenue, making it one of the most recognizable clean fragrance brands on the market today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.