Haute Takes

On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi get real about organization, communication, and activism. Having both gotten their jobs back at Macy’s, they chat about how to manage a corporate job with a side hustle, and most importantly, how to make time for yourself and do what you love. Tune in to hear our hosts discuss how to delegate tasks and just be honest with yourself, because we all know that sometimes we put way too much pressure on ourselves to get s**t done. Jules and Madi also touch on the unethical incident with Shein, their thoughts on how activism should look, and what it means to be an ally and to support one another. LINK IN BIO!

In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Cary Leitzes, founder and president of LEITZES&CO. At just 27, Cary became the Director of Photography at Harper’s Bazaar before going on to start her own creative agency, LEITZES&CO, that bridges the gap between artists, Fortune 500 companies, brands and creatives for blockbuster partnerships. Listen to Cary's fascinating path to starting her own company, her advice for young people entering the fashion industry and all of the connections and collaborations she’s masterminded along the way! Follow along with Cary's career on Instagram @leitzes and with her skincare line @mysuperflower. You can learn more about her company LEITZES&CO at https://www.leitzes.co/. 

In this episode, Jules and Madi get real with 28 Row Founder Janie Smukler about what it’s like to start an influencer marketing company and work with college influencers. Janie worked as an assistant for Cindy Krupp, the founder and president of Krupp Group Public Relations, before co-founding 28 Row with Krupp in 2018. The company quickly dominated the college influencer space, matching brands with influencers and helping those brands tap into the sought-after demographic. Listen to Janie as she spills the tea on why she thinks being an assistant may just be the post-grad move, how she got started with 28 Row, why peer marketing is so important for brands, and how to become a 28 Row girl. 

In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Saks Fifth Avenue, Lauren Della Porta. Lauren got her first job out of college at the now-cult-favorite Rent the Runway when it was just a startup. Now, she holds a senior position at one of the most established retailers, and she’s not even 30-years-old! Whether or not you’re looking to build a career in fashion, we all have something to learn from this #BossBabe. Listen to Lauren talk about her career path and share her secrets to success. We doubt you’ll be able to finish this episode without wanting to make some money moves. **While Lauren discusses her experience at each company she has been employed at, she has made clear she is not a current or past official representative of that company and therefore clarifies that any statements made within this podcast is based fully on personal opinion and experience**

In this episode, Jules and Madi sit down with internationally awarded blogger and businesswoman Caitlyn Chase. Since starting her fashion blog Caviar & Cashmere in 2011, Caitlyn has monetized its success, launching multiple entrepreneurial pursuits including, most recently, a clean skincare line. In addition to her own businesses, she has been featured in publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair and has led marketing efforts for well-known beauty companies like GlamSquad. Tune in to hear how Caitlyn earned her status as a beauty veteran and luxury guru, where she sees the future of blogging heading, and, of course, what her five-minute makeup routine consists of. 

In this episode, Jules and Madi talk to Madison Semarjian, the 22-year-old founder of Mada: a new smartphone app harnessing AI, machine learning, and a special human touch to offer a highly personalized shopping experience. She came up with the idea when she was a freshman at Boston College and officially launched it in January 2020. Listen to Madison tell the story of how she conceptualized the app and turned it into a revolutionary fashion platform. 

In this episode, Jules and Madi answer your burning questions about the future of fashion. The girls discuss some of the biggest #HauteTakes on what the industry might look like post COVID-19--think virtual runway shows and morally conscious brands.

In this episode, Jules and Madi tell their fashion stories and get real about the pros and cons of building a career in fashion. Through high school and college, these girls had different experiences that led them to their jobs at Macy's. Listen to them chat about how they got started in the industry, school clubs they were a part of, internships they had, and how networking and mentorship helped pave their paths to success.  

In this episode, get to know Jules and Madi as they tell all about what inspired them to start podcasting, how they are spending their time in quarantine, and what fashion means to them.