Loose Threads — Inside the new consumer economy

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Side Step — with Cheryl Kaplan of M.Gemi Apr 10, 2019

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#104. M.Gemi connects Italian craftsmanship with direct-to-consumer footwear. We talk with co-founder Cheryl Kaplan about M.Gemi’s drop model and emphasis on customer feedback in building an accessible luxury shoe brand. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Building Blocks — with Galyn Bernard and Christina Carbonell of Primary Apr 03, 2019

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#103. Primary builds basics for kids. We talk with co-founders Christina Carbonell and Galyn Bernard about how they applied their experience from Diapers.com to fuel a direct-to-consumer brand that makes simple and affordable children's apparel. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Role Reversal — with Mia Duchnowski of Oars + Alps Mar 27, 2019

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#102. Oars + Alps is a natural men’s skincare brand founded by women. We talk with co-founder Mia Duchnowski about launching a multi-channel brand from the ground up with a fresh perspective. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Triple Cleanse — with Dave and Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam Mar 20, 2019

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#101. Soko Glam is an online Korean skincare marketplace for education, discovery and connection. We talk with co-founders Charlotte and Dave Cho about building a curated ecommerce platform that brings K-beauty to American audiences. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

We'll be back soon Jan 04, 2019

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The Loose Threads Podcast will be back soon with a whole new slate of episodes and shows. Thanks for tuning in to our first 100 episodes featuring in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

A Handmade Tale — with Frederick Bouchardy of Joya Studio Dec 19, 2018

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#100. Joya Studio creates candles, perfumes and soaps with design at the forefront. We talk with founder Frederick Bouchardy about his path to building a design manufacturing company that’s collaborated with everyone from A24 to Katz’s Deli. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Face ID — with Ming Zhao of Proven Beauty Dec 12, 2018

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#99. Proven Beauty customizes skincare by uniting customer reviews with machine learning. We talk with co-founder Ming Zhao about building a comprehensive database of clinical ingredients that ultimately grew into a vertically integrated company producing unique skincare regimens. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy. — Show Notes — Proven Beauty https://www.provenskincare.com/ Edited by George Drake, Jr. Music by Lucas Brahme — About Loose Threads — http://LooseThreads.com Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadscom Full Transcript: http://LooseThreads.com/Podcast The Loose Threads Podcast explores the intersection of consumer, retail and commerce. Hosted by Richie Siegel, the founder of Loose Threads, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest about their founding story and how it fits into the current state of the industry. Guests come from all different backgrounds, spanning the consumer goods, fashion, retail and technology industries. The unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice, in addition to on LooseThreads.com.

Universole — with Billy Price of Billy Footwear Dec 05, 2018

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#98. BILLY Footwear exchanges laces for zippers. We talk with co-founder Billy Price about how the adaptive shoe brand spiraled out of a personal need, only to grow into a solution for a wide swathe of customers in search of both convenience and design. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Support System — with Chat Razdan of Care+Wear Nov 28, 2018

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#97. Care+Wear creates apparel and accessories for medical patients and providers by merging function with style. We talk with co-founder Chat Razdan about how the company was founded to give clinicians and patients a better experience, working alongside them to solve real problems during some of life’s most challenging moments. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

Drips and Drops — with Zak Normandin of Dirty Lemon Nov 14, 2018

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#96. Dirty Lemon quenches thirst with direct-to-consumer beverages. We talk with co-founder Zak Normandin about how the company uprooted the antiquated beverage industry to rapidly develop products and communicate with customers via text message. The Loose Threads Podcast features in-depth discussions with leaders across the rapidly changing consumer economy.

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