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Cheryl Kaplan and Jenna discuss how M.Gemi is pioneering modern luxury: Italian shoes made the old way and sold the new way. Cheryl breaks down M.Gemi's success by explaining how they replicate the in-store experience online to drive customers to make their first purchase and then harness their insights to create must-have products that bring customers back to make an average of four purchases a y...

Lori Coulter, Reshma Chamberlin, and Jenna discuss how Summersalt is creating an inclusive and diverse swimwear line to bring loyalty and a new narrative to a previously fragmented industry. Lori and Reshma share advice on how to navigate startup challenges — Everything is just a phase and you're always going to face challenges. Approach it is tactically as possible and know it won't last forever....

Amol and Jenna discuss how Knotel is creating an office model tailored to the unpredictability of startups — You can scale up or down whenever you need. We also discuss the future of work and how robots, 24/7 paperless communication, and globalization will elevate creativity, collaboration, and productivity. Amol walks us through his journey as a serial entrepreneur; From creating Dominos first di...

Lilla Cosgrove and Jenna discuss tactics to establish how every member of your team works and finding unique systems that boost productivity and morale — Most disagreements are about miscommunication and can be avoided. She walks us through the product development process, from creating a customer journey map to assigning responsibilities, siphoning your data, and distinguishing between must-have...

Shilpa Shah and Jenna discuss brands new responsibility to provide thought leadership for consumers who are seeking wisdom and direction. Shilpa breaks down why gratitude is our secret weapon setting ambitious goals and shares a simple framework to practice before you set your next goal: Acknowledge how far you've come. Give gratitude for how hard you've worked and to everyone who surrounds you. A...

Silicon Valley's networking maven, Patrick Ewers joins Moe Abdou to discuss how the best networkers always stay 'top of mind.'

Tina and Jenna discuss democratizing access to safe and healthy products at Brandless because everyone deserves better. We dive into Tina's experiences pioneering social media and community at iVillage, AOL, and Baby Center. Tina also shares the daily questions she asks herself and her team to ensure they're executing with purpose and intention to make a difference in the world.

Matt and Jenna discuss Naadam's cinematic founding story and how the team is pioneering millennial capitalism starting with the cashmere industry. Matt walks us through how they structured their supply chain around fairness for everyone — From their herders in Mongolia to providing veterinary care for their goats and setting a new standard for consumers. We cover Naadam's unique business model cre...

Anna and Jenna chat about the question: What would workplaces look like if women were involved in designing them? We define and unpack flexibility as "compatibility between the needs of an employee and the objectives of the employer. It's not a lifestyle perk or a benefit. It is a structural change to how we work." Anna also shares insights on how to navigate challenging investor meetings, molting...

Manu and Jenna discuss the night he went from being a hacker to an entrepreneur as a student at Carnegie Mellon and his experiences running his first startup SneakerLabs, including the massive data outage that nearly compromised the company. They chat about why humility is a crucial trait all founders must possess and the importance of always recognizing that a large part of your success is based...

Alexandra and Jenna discuss how her new venture Fitz is helping people live a simplified life. She reflects on experiences at Gilt, from a surprise visit from Madonna to the more difficult growing pains of accommodating millions of shoppers and how they navigated almost needing a three-month hiatus selling their top brands. We discuss the leadership exercise she runs with her team, filling out the...

Ryan and Jenna discuss creating magical worlds at Omaze, the relationship between presence, connection, and feeling fulfilled, as well as his experience creating and directing Untitled Thinkers - a documentary interviewing over 120 brilliant academics, dignitaries, inventors and pioneers - and the lesson it revealed about the true essence of greatness.

Andy and Jenna discuss why disruption is the most misused word in technology and what it means to actually disrupt an industry. They chat about why you shouldn't focus on your competition - You'll only lose less quickly - and how to constantly take leaps of faith, and then savor the surprises, to garner outsized returns for your business.  Andy also shares his experience discovering and leaning in...

Kathy Hannun and Jenna discuss how Dandelion is bringing geothermal heating and cooling technology to our homes. We walk through Kathy's journey to purpose, from working as a civil engineer in Mexico and the Philippines to spending seven years at Google, including her time at Google [X], and finally starting Dandelion. Kathy also shares frameworks to identify and tackle your must-have priorities t...

For three and a half decades, Phil Stutz has been helping Hollywood elites crush their fears, ignite their creativity and unleash their inner greatness - In this short clip, he demonstrates how The Reversal of Desire tool will help you overcome your biggest fears.

Craig and Jenna discuss how Care/Of is finding the right combination of human empathy and technology to help people feel healthier and the importance of consumer brands investing in tech where it's a differentiator, not for the sake of having an impressive tech stack. Craig shares his experience at Bonobos and Care/Of creating a brand and the demand, building word of mouth into previously private...

Jennie and Jenna discuss how Orchard Mile balances empowering consumers to curate collections while simultaneously designing an e-commerce experience that surprises and delights them — It's like the fourth date, not the first. Jennie shares the challenge of signing their first 30 brands, the $10,000 sales day turning point and how the right mix of marketing and a few good customers can you help yo...

Adam and Jenna discuss how MissionU is redefining higher education and pioneering lifelong learning, how to use your voice to change lives, why we should still believe in magic, and the most important lesson he wants to share with his kids: To be the person your inner truth tells you to be.

Tara and Jenna discuss how Follain makes it simple for consumers to find the highest quality clean beauty products. We chat about Follain's hybrid model bringing digital touch points and data to their stores to personalize every customer experience. Tara also shares how she mapped her transition from public advocacy to starting Follain, from creating her blog the Natural Chemyst to studying at a l...

Eric and Jenna walk through Eric's unique career from building the first version of Hulu in 84 days to backing companies like Hollar and The Wing at Kleiner Perkins, and his latest startup Packagd, which is creating QVC for the digital generation. He shares the advice he would give himself starting his first company Mojiti: Never lose sight of product market fit. Focus on the what not the how. We...

Stanford's Bob Sutton rejoins Moe Abdou to discuss his latest book "The Asshole survival Guide."

Jennifer and Jenna go behind the scenes at Together where speakers like Abby Wambach and Sophia Bush open up about their journey finding their purpose. Jennifer shares the early days of her career as a literary agent and the honor of having authors like Oprah Winfrey and Arianna Huffington share their most intimate stories with her at William Morris Endeavor. We also discuss the notion that the se...

Davis and Jenna discuss how Cotopaxi puts their social mission at the heart of everything they do - from incorporating as a B Corp to their Thank You Note Program and their Del Día Collection. Davis explains how if more companies integrate giving back into their business models we can eradicate poverty — The private sector must play a role. We also chat about the importance of establishing rituals...

Moe Abdou is joined by Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman to discuss the intellectual journey of Claude Shannon.

Acclaimed Spiritual leader, Steve Taylor joins Moe Abdou to discuss how ordinary people can unlock their awakened state.