Visionary Minds

In this episode of Visionary Minds , we sit down with Ana Andjelic — Global Chief Brand Officer at Esprit, former CBO of Banana Republic, sociologist by training, and one of the Forbes Most Entrepreneurial CMOs 50 . Ana shares a powerful perspective on why brands must move beyond campaigns and start operating as cultural systems . Drawing from her experience across agencies and global brands, she...

Dans cet épisode exceptionnel de Visionary Minds , Amandine Fornot — entrepreneure intuitive, fondatrice de Revolvr et créatrice du 48 Collagen Café — prend la parole sans filtre. Elle raconte comment elle a imaginé le premier café parisien capable de hacker notre bien-être : des boissons fonctionnelles, un concept augmenté par la technologie, une vision radicale du self-care et une communauté d’e...

Dans cet épisode exceptionnel de Visionary Minds , Amandine Fornot — entrepreneure intuitive, fondatrice de Revolvr et créatrice du 48 Collagen Café — prend la parole sans filtre. Elle raconte comment elle a imaginé le premier café parisien capable de hacker notre bien-être : des boissons fonctionnelles, un concept augmenté par la technologie, une vision radicale du self-care et une communauté d’e...

For years, “clean beauty” has been one of the industry’s most powerful — and most confusing — movements. But behind the marketing, the buzzwords and the oversimplified narratives, very few people truly understand what clean, natural and high-performance really mean in the luxury space. In this Carte Blanche episode of Visionary Minds — produced by Dix Sept Paris — Tata Harper offers an unfiltered...

For years, “clean beauty” has been one of the industry’s most powerful — and most confusing — movements. But behind the marketing, the buzzwords and the oversimplified narratives, very few people truly understand what clean, natural and high-performance really mean in the luxury space. In this Carte Blanche episode of Visionary Minds — produced by Dix Sept Paris — Tata Harper offers an unfiltered...

Depuis quelques années, le mot “élévation” s’impose partout : montée en gamme, statuts premium, images ultra léchées. Mais pendant que les marques s’élevaient, les clients, eux, vivaient inflation, dupes, communautés expertes et nouvelles attentes. Cet épisode interroge ce décalage et propose une autre voie : redonner de l’importance au produit, à la peau, à la preuve, et à la relation réelle entr...

Comment une marque prend-elle vie ? Dans ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds , David Manessi-Souffan , Head of Global Communication chez Ralph Lauren Beauty , nous partage sa vision de l’incarnation des marques — un équilibre subtil entre image, émotion et stratégie. De Lancôme à Mugler , puis aujourd’hui Ralph Lauren , David a accompagné certaines des plus grandes maisons dans la construction de...

Comment une marque prend-elle vie ? Dans ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds , David Manessi-Souffan , Head of Global Communication chez Ralph Lauren Beauty , nous partage sa vision de l’incarnation des marques — un équilibre subtil entre image, émotion et stratégie. De Lancôme à Mugler , puis aujourd’hui Ralph Lauren , David a accompagné certaines des plus grandes maisons dans la construction de...

Live from Los Angeles, Marianna Hewitt , co-founder of Summer Fridays , opens up about the “aha moment” that changed everything — the birth of the iconic Jet Lag Mask . In this intimate conversation, Marianna shares how she built desire, community, and trust long before launching a product, how she redefined what modern beauty means, and what she’s learned about ambition, balance, and personal gro...

Live from Los Angeles, Marianna Hewitt , co-founder of Summer Fridays , opens up about the “aha moment” that changed everything — the birth of the iconic Jet Lag Mask . In this intimate conversation, Marianna shares how she built desire, community, and trust long before launching a product, how she redefined what modern beauty means, and what she’s learned about ambition, balance, and personal gro...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat , founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty. French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global B...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat , founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty. French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global B...

She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink Mélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia , the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement. In this episode, she shares how she built...

She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic Drink Mélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia , the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement. In this episode, she shares how she built...

C’est officiel : L’Oréal rachète Kering Beauté pour 4 milliards d’euros ! Un deal majeur qui redéfinit les rapports de force dans le luxe et la beauté. Dans cet épisode, Wilfried décrypte les dessous stratégiques de cette acquisition : pourquoi L’Oréal consolide son empire autour du parfum, comment Kering recentre son modèle sur la mode et la maroquinerie, et pourquoi Gucci Beauty reste, pour l’in...

It’s official: L’Oréal has acquired Kering Beauty for €4 billion. A move that doesn’t just expand a portfolio — it reshapes the future of luxury beauty. In this episode of Visionary Minds , Wilfried breaks down what’s really behind the deal : why L’Oréal is doubling down on high-margin fragrance, how Kering is refocusing on fashion and leather goods, and why Gucci Beauty remains outside the transa...

Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan) Architecte de marques et stratège du luxe, Olivia Crouan a façonné certaines des plus grandes Maisons : Hennessy, Krug, LVMH, Audemars Piguet . Pendant plus de vingt-cinq ans, elle a appris à équilibrer les paradoxes du luxe : protéger l’héritage tout en embrassant l’innovation, cultiver la rareté tout en se développant,...

Audemars Piguet, Hennessy, Krug - Bâtir des marques iconiques (Olivia Crouan) Architecte de marques et stratège du luxe, Olivia Crouan a façonné certaines des plus grandes Maisons : Hennessy, Krug, LVMH, Audemars Piguet . Pendant plus de vingt-cinq ans, elle a appris à équilibrer les paradoxes du luxe : protéger l’héritage tout en embrassant l’innovation, cultiver la rareté tout en se développant,...

Carte blanche à Guillaume Ventura, Head of Marketing chez Kama Ayurveda (Groupe Puig) Pour ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds , j’ai donné carte blanche à Guillaume Ventura, une des voix les plus suivies et respectées de l’industrie du luxe et de la beauté. Head of Marketing chez Kama Ayurveda (Groupe Puig), il partage chaque jour sur LinkedIn les dernières actualités et tendances de notre secte...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , I sit down with Trisha Ayyagari , Global Brand President of Maybelline New York , to explore what it takes to keep a century-old brand bold, fresh, and relevant. From her first steps at Maybelline in 2012 to leading the brand worldwide for the past six years, Trisha reflects on heritage vs. modernity, the influence of New York’s DNA, and the rise of inclusivity...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , I sit down with Trisha Ayyagari , Global Brand President of Maybelline New York , to explore what it takes to keep a century-old brand bold, fresh, and relevant. From her first steps at Maybelline in 2012 to leading the brand worldwide for the past six years, Trisha reflects on heritage vs. modernity, the influence of New York’s DNA, and the rise of inclusivity...

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Inside MERIT: A Conversation with Aila Morin, CMO and Creative Force In this episode of Visionary Minds , we sit down with Aila Morin , Chief Marketing Officer of MERIT Beauty , the minimalist beauty brand that has taken the U.S. by storm — and is now expanding across Europe. Together, we dive deep into brand building, creative strategy, and global expansion , exploring what it takes for a digital...

Une ascension fulgurante En 2019, lorsque L’Oréal reprend la licence beauté de Valentino , la maison ne pèse encore qu’une trentaine de millions d’euros de chiffre d’affaires. Cinq ans plus tard, la trajectoire est spectaculaire : Valentino Beauty atteint le demi-milliard et vise désormais le milliard d’euros . Une ascension qui intrigue et inspire toute l’industrie. Derrière ce succès, une femme...

This is not just makeup — it’s a manifesto. In this Carte Blanche episode, Anika Majithia, the new Head of Urban Decay, delivers a bold spoken word performance that redefines what makeup stands for. From rebellion to self-expression, from protest to power, she shares her unapologetic vision for the brand’s future — one that celebrates color, courage, and the beauty of not blending in. Urban Decay...