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Nathalia Rojas is the co-founder of 2FIT Brands, a company dedicated to crafting vegan, keto, and gluten-free snacks without sugar alcohols or palm oil. Led by two minority women, Nathalia, and her co-founder and sister-in-law Marcela Charry, 2FIT Brands is committed to delivering quality snacks that meet a variety of dietary needs, with a strong emphasis on health-conscious ingredients. 2FIT Brands journey began in her kitchen, inspired by her background as a competitive gymnast, Zumba instructor, and health and wellness enthusiast. Nathalia and Marcela are reshaping the snack industry by providing mindful, nutritious options.

In this episode of Womansplain, Brooke and Sola dive into the rise of fashion unicorns The Row and Rare Beauty. From The Row’s understated luxury and Chanel-backed exclusivity to Rare Beauty’s celebrity-driven authenticity and inclusivity, these brands exemplify resilience, innovation, and strategic growth. Discover how they’ve redefined modern fashion and beauty, capturing billion-dollar valuations and reshaping their industries.

In this episode of Womansplain, Brooke and Sola explore the fascinating stories behind luxury icons Veuve Clicquot, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Nordstrom. From Barbe-Nicole’s revolutionary champagne innovations to Louis Vuitton’s game-changing travel trunks, Gucci’s high-fashion drama, and Nordstrom’s evolution amid retail challenges, each brand showcases resilience, creativity, and adaptability. Discover how these powerhouses transformed their industries and continue to define modern luxury.

In this special collaborative episode, the hosts of The Room and Womansplain unite to highlight their shared mission of elevating female and diverse voices in the traditionally male-dominated fields of venture capital and investment. Together, the four hosts tackle challenging topics such as mentorship, networking, and navigating career transitions.

In this episode, Brooke and Sola delve into the constantly evolving and increasingly challenging eCommerce industry. They examine how some major players have managed to thrive while others have failed, despite numerous obstacles. The discussion centers on recent transactions and how Revolve and FWRD have successfully leveraged aspirational lifestyles, influencer marketing, and other innovative strategies to maintain their dominance in the eCommerce space.

In this episode of Womansplain, hosts Sola and Brooke explore the dynamic world of luxury hospitality, focusing on the significant role of private equity (PE) and strategic acquisitions by luxury brands. They discuss how PE firms like LVMH have reshaped the sector through notable acquisitions such as Belmond, Cheval Blanc, and Chez L’ami Louis. The episode also highlights the rise of Aman Resorts under new leadership, the cultural impact of iconic venues like Chateau Marmont and Chiltern Firehouse, and other major PE deals involving Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, and Accor. Tune in to discover how these moves are creating unique, curated experiences for luxury travelers and what the future holds for this glamorous industry.

Reut Livne-Tarandach is an Associate Professor of Management and Louis F. Capalbo Chair of Business Administration at the O’Malley School of Business, Manhattan College. She is also a faculty affiliate of the Center for Positive Organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.

Dr. Livne-Tarandach’s research program is centered around humanistic management. In contrast to the economistic view of management that sees people as tools to attain organizational goals, humanistic management assumes that people matter, and thus call our attention to explore conditions and processes that promote human dignity, human flourishing, and organizations as caring ecologies that enliven rather than deplete the life of organizational members. Inspired by this perspective on management, Dr. Livne-Tarandach’s scholarly work explores the outcomes, antecedents, and processes underlying experiences of compassion, dignity, and community at work.

She is a member of the Compassion Lab and the co-founder and leader of the Community mini-community, an international group of scholars studying community experiences in organizations.

Her research has been published in outlets including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Rutgers Business Review. She has served as an associate editor of the Business and Society Review Journal and serves on the editorial board of the Academy of Management Journal.

Before launching her academic career, Dr. Livne-Tarandach worked as an organizational consultant and an HR manager. She earned her BA in Behavioral Science from Ben Gurion University, her MSc. in Organization Research from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, and her PhD in Organizational Studies from Boston College.

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In this episode, the duo is back and better than ever! Sola and Brooke explore the emerging trend of luxury food bands and how they have caught the eye of Private Equity - from Sprinkles Cupcakes, to Truff, to Deux - many successful entrepreneurs have disrupted the typically difficult-to-enter high-barrier industry of CPG food and beverage.

In this two-part solo series, Brooke adopts an educational approach to guide listeners through the fundamentals of the fundraising process, catering to both founders and those interested in the venture capital, growth equity, and private equity sectors. Additionally, Brooke shares her personal insights and experiences from the finance industry, offering insider information and valuable tips to equip her audience with practical knowledge.

In this two-part solo series, Brooke adopts an educational approach to guide listeners through the fundamentals of the fundraising process, catering to both founders and those interested in the venture capital, growth equity, and private equity sectors. Additionally, Brooke shares her personal insights and experiences from the finance industry, offering insider information and valuable tips to equip her audience with practical knowledge.