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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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! 

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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 Media

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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

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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
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