EAT, BURN, SLEEP (Part 1): The Method That Will Transform Your Gut Health with Yalda Alaoui
In this episode, Yalda Alaoui, a leading expert in chronic inflammation and nutrition, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a top figure in health and wellness. After battling autoimmune diseases, Yalda spent over a decade researching lifestyle changes to heal herself, discovering the link between chronic inflammation and many modern diseases. This led to the creation of Eat Burn Sleep, a platform focused on managing inflammation through food, movement, and mental wellness, offering a balanced lifestyle that doesn’t require perfection but aims for sustainable health.Yalda emphasizes a flexible approach, allowing occasional indulgences while reducing inflammation. Her method has helped thousands, from chronic disease sufferers to doctors who now support her approach. She also discusses how wellness has evolved into a luxury, with more people seeking long-term health solutions over quick fixes. Yalda believes the future of wellness will focus on natural, unprocessed food and a slower, more balanced lifestyle.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for even more insights and inspiration.
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A Great Idea is not Enough, You Need the Right Team! (Part 2) : Blake Lezenski on How AI & Web3 are Revolutionizing Luxury Fashion
TL;DR• Blake shares the importance of team dynamics in early-stage investment, stressing that a capable, well-aligned team is more important than a great idea at the outset.• We delve into how the scalability of business models, particularly in the luxury and tech space, is crucial; and luxury brands need to adapt quickly, with a focus on profitability rather than growth at any cost.• Blake highlights that the future of digital luxury will be about blending traditional luxury with digital innovations, creating immersive, interactive experiences for consumers that go beyond transactions. • AI and blockchain technologies will play a key role in protecting IP, verifying authenticity, and enabling the co-creation of luxury items with consumers, offering both scalability and personalized luxury experiences.• Luxury will evolve to allow for more consumer-driven design, where users interact with brands on a deeper, more personal level,such as co-creating fashion with the brand’s heritage and digital assets.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for even more insights and inspiration.
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A Great Idea is not Enough, You Need the Right Team! (Part 1) : Blake Lezenski on How AI & Web3 are Revolutionizing Luxury Fashion
In this episode, Blake Lezenski talks about his approach to early-stage investing, focusing on the importance of team dynamics and market validation. He highlights that a strong, cohesive team is crucial, even if the idea is still in its infancy. Blake also discusses the shift in digital luxury, stressing the need for immersive, self-expressive experiences in the industry, with AI and blockchain playing key roles in the transformation. He envisions a future where AI helps brands create personalized luxury experiences at scale while ensuring IP protection through innovative solutions like AI-powered provenance verification. Blake concludes by exploring how Web3 and digital fashion can empower consumers to interact with luxury brands in new ways, creating a more dynamic and scalable luxury ecosystem.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for even more insights and inspiration.
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From Snoop Dogg to Leading the New Creator Economy (Part 2) : Kai Henry's Secrets to Build Iconic Creators & Brands!
TL;DR• Kai Henry’s career journey started with managing iconic figures like Snoop Dogg and David Banner, providing him with firsthand experience in understanding the intersection of culture and commerce.• He shares his expertise in developing lifestyle brands such as Beats by Dre, SkeeTV, and Sol Republic creating authentic connections between brands and their audiences through cultural relevance and innovation.• The rise of digital culture and technologies like NFTs and Web3 are reshaping the landscape, and Kai emphasizing how these tools offer brands opportunities to innovate while staying true to their core identities.• We delve into Fewture Co, and how Kai aims to support talent, brands, and executives in adapting to the evolving digital frontier, helping them authentically engage with new technologies and culture shiftsWant to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for even more insights and inspiration.
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From Snoop Dogg to Leading the New Creator Economy (Part 1) : Kai Henry's Secrets to Build Iconic Creators & Brands!
In this episode, Kai Henry, the visionary behind Fewture Co, shares his journey from managing cultural icons like Snoop Dogg and David Banner to his current work reshaping the creator economy. Kai’s unique ability to blend corporate strategy with cultural insight has allowed him to innovate organizational infrastructures for today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.Kai reflects on his early career working with Snoop Dogg, drawing inspiration from the rapper’s ability to diversify his brand across music, fashion, and other industries. This experience shaped Kai’s approach to talent management and brand development, blending creativity with business savvy.Kai helped build iconic brands like Beats By Dre, SkeeTV, En Noir, and Sol Republic, serving as Chief Creative and Strategist. His work was pivotal in establishing a solid reputation for nurturing talent and crafting authentic, culturally relevant brands.Now, with Fewture Co, Kai aims to support talent, brands, and executives in navigating the next frontier of the internet, creating spaces for authentic engagement and collaboration through new technologies. His goal is to empower the next generation of creators to build sustainable, multifaceted brands.Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for our Weekly Beyond Luxury Substack and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn for even more insights and inspiration.
Dive into the evolving definition of luxury in today's rapidly changing world. Hosted by Carlota Rodben, author of acclaimed industry book "Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion," the podcast aims to challenge conventional notions of luxury by exploring its intersections with society, technology, experience, and sustainability.
The podcast extends Carlota's book and goes beyond it by inviting thought leaders from various sectors like fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, hospitality, art, and technology to continue the conversation.
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