Luxury Business Podcast

Elizabeth Solaru engages in a delightful conversation with Nicola Russill-Roy, the visionary founder of Propose PR, on the Luxury Business Podcast. From relishing a blissful childhood to navigating the corporate landscape as a marketing manager for British Airways, Nicola shares her journey. A year after meeting her husband, she embarked on the entrepreneurial path, establishing her PR agency.  An...

Elizabeth Solaru had an engaging conversation with Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq. on this latest episode of the luxury business podcast.  The discussion delved into the intricate realm of family law and its profound connection with people's lives. Elizabeth Douglas illuminated the importance of mentorship and shared personal experiences that shaped her journey, including the influence of her entr...

Elizabeth Solaru had a delightful chat with  Amanda Place of Sculptrition who helps high-end women attain sustainable weight loss, steering clear of quick-fix diets or limitations. She started her company during the pandemic after moving continents. She spoke fondly of her childhood and her parents who gave her the work ethic and drive to succeed in an extremely competitive industry. Sharing her e...

Elizabeth Solaru speaks with Steven Posner, a seasoned veteran with over 35 years of experience in the luxury automotive industry. Steven's journey is an inspiring testament to the pursuit of passion and the fulfilment of lifelong dreams. Steven's idyllic childhood, spent amidst the beauty of beachfront living, laid the foundation for his enduring love affair with luxury cars. His early...

Stana Pijunovic is a seasoned C-Level Brand Strategist and inspiring business leader with a unique life journey. Growing up in Sarajevo, she experienced a war-tainted childhood during the Bosnian War. However she describes these challenging circumstances as joyful as it exposed her to the rich culture, art, and music of Bosnia, which would later become the foundation for her career in the luxury b...

Elizabeth Solaru had a fascinating conversation with Leslie Kenny, the visionary founder of Oxford Healthspan. Leslie's journey from California to Oxford, coupled with her unyielding determination and passion for health optimisation, has led her to shape a groundbreaking venture that seeks to redefine well-being. Leslie's story is both inspiring and deeply personal. In her 30s, she recei...

Elizabeth Solaru had the privilege of hosting Francesca Marotta, a luminary with a remarkable international design career that has been shaped by her unique background and passions. Francesca's journey is a testament to the power of determination and creativity.  She talks about being the child of immigrants, and navigating a path that was both unconventional and inspiring. Her journey in the...

Elizabeth Solaru had the pleasure of speaking with Susannah Lovis,  renowned jeweller who owns a prestigious shop at Burlington Arcade. The conversation delved into the fascinating journey that led her to becoming the success business woman she is today. Susannah Lovis shared her captivating story, from her initial spark of interest in gemology while travelling in Africa to her dedicated journey a...

In this episode, Elizabeth Solaru has a  captivating conversation with Antoine Melon, the visionary founder behind the luxury brand Hometainment.  The discussion journeyed into the fascinating roots of his venture, which began with a profoundly memorable experience in his childhood. Antoine shares the remarkable story of his seventh birthday, a day that would sow the seeds of his future passion fo...

Elizabeth Solaru had the pleasure of engaging in an insightful conversation with Karine Laudort, the dynamic PR guru behind London-based PR agency Kay Flawless. Karine's entrepreneurial journey, which began in the realm of traditional PR and has since evolved into the digital marketing sphere, offered a fascinating glimpse into the ever-changing landscape of luxury and marketing. Karine'...

Elizabeth Solaru speaks with Professor Aaron Ahuvia  Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business on the Luxury Business Podcast.  In this captivating episode, Professor Aaron Ahuvia delved into his childhood, his best selling book, Brand Love, the multifaceted realm of luxury, sharing his expertise and perspectives on the current landscape and future trends. T...

Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Donna Brown https://donnabrown.com/ Donna helps successful visionaries design their business in ways that impact millions. Over three decades of working with clients in fields as diver...

Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Sonia Summan https://www.fashionstrategists.com/ Sonia has led an impressive career as a Retail, Wholesale, E-commerce and Franchising leader in her 25 years working in the Fashion ind...

​Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Fiona Wellington https://www.mynelondon.co.uk/ Founded in Belgravia, London, in 2018, Myne London® specialises in sourcing emeralds ethically, sustainably and responsibly from Swat Va...

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​Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Michellle Norwood https://michellenorwood.com/ Michelle Norwood is an internationally recognized award-winning destination wedding planner, event designer, and world-class hospitality...

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Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Bridelux https://bridelux.com/ James Lord Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-lord-a1b6457 James is the CEO and founder of RSVP previously known as Bridelux. He started his caree...

Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Holly Suttle: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holly-suttle-99b75355 Holly Suttle is a PR and Communications professional specialising in engineering technology and the luxury beauty industr...

Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Michael Darko - Farringdon Jets  https://farringdonjets.com/ https://instagram.com/mike_is_where?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-1b406693/ https://farringdonj...

Follow Elizabeth Solaru Luxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/   Toks Aruoture https://toksaruoture.com/ A great believer in using her natural gifts, Toks left her career in the pharmaceutical sales industry and launched her interior design busine...

Dr Paul Johnson is the founder of A Luxury Travel Blog, the first online travel blog in the world. He has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years and has traveled extensively, from his home in Kendal, Cumbria (UK) to places all over the world. He is also a Director of The Dedicated Partnership Ltd., an online tourism marketing company with a client base that includes some of the fines...

Doreen arrived in Manhattan to pursue a career at Estée Lauder and later Donna Karan Cosmetics & Home. It was there that she first fell in love with the process of creating, developing and accessorizing interiors. Those skills were later put to work when Doreen became assistant to world-renowned architect, Peter Marino. On project after project, she saw how structures come together and how the...

Myrdith Leon-McCormack is the founder of World Bride Magazine, one of the first luxury bridal magazines for women from all cultures. She has evolved from one of the nation’s most successful Celebrity Manicurists, represented by Factory Downtown, to one of the most sought-after branding experts with her firm MLM Represents and as a Huffington Post blogger.   As the founder of MLM Represents, she ov...