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Back to SearchJulie Deane CBE: The Post-It on the Factory Wall to the Sale of The Cambridge Satchel Company Part 2
Season 1 Episode 20
As we continue the journey of what it takes to build a luxury handbag brand from scratch the harsh realities of the industry, we pick up where we lef…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Venezuela to the U.S. to Italy: Genesis Warner’s Handbag Journey of Leisara
Season 1 Episode 19
Imagine setting foot on unfamiliar soil, grappling with a foreign language, yet nurturing a dream to make it big in the fashion industry. Our guest t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Quality, Cost, and Craft: Alexandra Klimek’s Fashion Journey in Handbag Design
Season 1 Episode 18
From the vibrant streets of Poland to the heart of London's fashion scene, we journey through the inspiring tale of Alexandra Klimek, a powerhouse ha…
2 years, 4 months ago
Building a Successful Handbag Business: Christina Langbort’s Approach
Season 1 Episode 17
Unzip the world of handbag designing with me, your host Emily Blumenthal, and our esteemed guest Christina Langbort, Director of Business Development…
2 years, 4 months ago
From the Phillipines to Nine West: Rafe’s Inspiring Journey Through Handbag Design
Season 1 Episode 16
Get ready for an inspiring story that takes us from the atelier floors of the Philippines to the bustling streets of New York City. We've got an incr…
2 years, 4 months ago
A Handbag Industry Deep Dive of Innovation and Price Sensitivity with Arthur Zaczkiewicz of WWD
Season 1 Episode 14
Who's to say handbags are just a fashion statement? Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Executive Editor of Women's Wear Daily, and Emily believe they are so much mo…
2 years, 4 months ago
Risk and Resilience: Coral Chung’s Inspiring Entrepreneurial Journey with SENREVE
Season 1 Episode 13
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a dream into a thriving international business? This episode promises an inspiring journey with Coral Ch…
2 years, 5 months ago
From Shanghai to Madrid to CARAA: Aaron Luo’s Life-Changing Journey into Handbags
Season 1 Episode 12
Have you ever wondered how someone transitions from a corporate role in General Electric to creating a successful handbag brand? We've had the pleasu…
2 years, 5 months ago
Julie Deane’s Tale from Kitchen Table to British Handbag Empire: The Creation of The Cambridge Satchel Company Part 1
Season 1 Episode 12
“Have you ever wondered what it takes to create and scale a handbag brand? Quickly? Well, prepare to find out in this fascinating chat with our guest…
2 years, 5 months ago
Sherrill Mosee’s MinkeeBlue: Transforming a Layoff into a Handbag Entrepreneurship Triumph
Season 1 Episode 11
What if a layoff could be the catalyst for an entrepreneurial breakthrough? Meet Sherrill Mosee, a former Lockheed Martin engineer, who transformed h…
2 years, 5 months ago