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Let's revisit a June 2022 conversation where Nora and Scott chat with Rachel Carlson, the founder & CEO of Guild Education, a company that partners with employers including Target, Walmart, Disney and Chipotle, to provide debt-free college degrees to employees. According to a profile in Forbes published last summer, the 32-year-old founder raised money for her company at a $3.75 billion valuation in June, boosting her net worth — and landing her on Forbes’ new list of America’s most successful self-made women. 

Hosts: Nora Ali

Producer: Bella Hutchins 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

2023 could be the Year of Recovery for travel, but how do we ensure we travel responsibly? We’re bringing you a May 2022 conversation with industry expert and entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, best known for founding the travel company, G Adventures and author of the bestselling book Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business. Bruce also produced a new documentary called “The Last Tourist.” which dives into the trillion-dollar travel industry and how it needs change. 

Hosts: Nora Ali

Producer: Bella Hutchins 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

The online ad market is declining and social media companies are struggling to maintain their primary source of revenue. A paid subscription model might be the answer. Nora talks with Connie Chan, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and consumer tech expert, about the way Chinese tech companies utilize a paid subscription model to increase user engagement, which ultimately bolsters their advertising revenue. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu  

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus &Rosemary Minkler

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

Canned cocktails are all the rage, even if we’re not always sure which alcohol they’re made with (fermented cane sugar, anyone?). Nora speaks with Ryan Laverty, co-founder and CEO of Vide, a canned cocktail company that makes drinks with real spirits like vodka and tequila. Olivia Culpo, creative director for Vide, shares the messaging behind Vide and why she joined the company. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu  

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Rosemary Minkler

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

The holiday season can bring up a lot of feelings around work and life in general, so we’re sharing one of our favorite conversations from 2022. Nora chats with bestselling author Susan Cain. Fast Company named her one of its Most Creative People in Business, and her record-smashing TED Talk has been viewed over 30 million times on TED.com and YouTube combined. Susan’s latest bestseller called Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole.  For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com.

Host: Nora Ali

Producer:  Bella Hutchins and Raymond Luu   

Video Editors: McKenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

Live from Web Summit in Lisbon, Nora interviews legendary advertising expert and executive Sir Martin Sorrell, the founder of British marketing giant WPP. He explains why this recession will be different from all previous ones, what this means for you, and how to weather the tough economic climate. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu  

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Rosemary Minkler

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

Nora is talking about the toy business with the leaders of two iconic and very different brands. Richard Dickson, President and COO of Mattel, and Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro stopped by to each give their behind-the-play look into the state of the industry and their different strategic visions for the future. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu  

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Nick Torres

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

The infant formula shortage has been a major ongoing crisis for millions of people in the U.S. A biotech startup is looking to transform a stagnant industry and remove the stigma around formula use. Live from Web Summit 2022, Nora sits down with Laura Katz, the founder and CEO of Helaina, which uses “precision fermentation” to reinvent infant formula with human milk proteins designed to provide the same health benefits of breast milk.  For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu   

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Nick Torres

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

Nora speaks with Airbnb co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk. He shared his insights on the current chaotic climate in Silicon Valley, revealed how the company bounced back from pandemic layoffs and why trust remains at the core of their business. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu   

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Rosemary Minkler 

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

Ever wonder whether that old box of toys is worth thousands of dollars? Nora explores the world of collectibles and the lucrative business behind it. Steve Glew, the collector featured in a new documentary called “The Pez Outlaw” along with director Bryan Storkel, reveal the secret world of Pez (yes, those candy dispensers) and how the collectibles community changed their lives. Then, producer Brian Volk-Weiss, creator of the Netflix docuseries “The Toys That Made Us”, explains what makes a toy valuable and what drives collectors to seek these prized possessions. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

CORRECTION: Nora cites numbers from marketdecipher.com that should be "$12.5 Billion in 2021" & $35.3 Billion in 2032"

Host: Nora Ali

Producer: Raymond Luu  

Video Editors: Sebastian Vega and Evan Frolov 

Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus & Rosemary Minkler 

Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder

Fact Checker: Kate Brandt 

Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop

Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm