The LAFS Podcast

The second season of the #LAFSpodcast is finally here! We are kicking off with a special two-part series with our very own founders. Titled “New Beginnings” our team chats with Estefania Lacayo and Samantha Tams on resilience and the changes and obstacles they have faced during the pandemic and their thoughts on the current state of the industry. ★ Support this podcast ★

Our co-founder Samantha Tams sits down with her good friend, Adriana Peón, Interim Country Director for Facebook Mexico, and has an insightful conversation on everything from inclusion, working remotely, COVID leadership styles and the pressures of women in the workplace. ★ Support this podcast ★

Nuestra co-fundadora, Estefanía Lacayo, conversa con Maygel Coronel, nuestra ganadora de Pitch To LAFS 2019 sobre la evolución de su marca y el impacto social en la ciudad de Cartagena. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hablamos con la mexicana Mariana Baños, presidenta de Fundación Origen sobre la violencia de género y la importancia de empoderar a las mujeres de nuestro entorno. ★ Support this podcast ★

LAFS co-founder Samantha Tams sits down with the CEO of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Mexico City, Beatriz Calles, to talk about their first virtual fashion week that took place last month. Learn about the entrepreneur’s career trajectory and the lessons learned from her recent digital venture. ★ Support this podcast ★

Estefania Lacayo chats with the Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief about what she’s reading, the challenges of having a brand, her celebrated covers and of course, what it takes to be a good leader.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Valeria Hinojosa went from a fast-paced and lucrative career in investment banking to environmental activist and advocate for a conscious lifestyle. LAFS co-founder Estefania Lacayo has a special conversation with Valeria on her inspiring journey. ★ Support this podcast ★

LAFS co-founder Samantha Tams has a great chat with Eduardo Granja of the Memelas de Orizaba Instagram account. They talk about his career in fashion, the greatness of 90’s supermodels, the need for change a change in the industry and of course, how @memelasdeorizaba came to be and its relevance in difficult times like these. This podcast is in Spanish. ★ Support this podcast ★

An informative conversation between our co-founder Samantha Tams and fashion consultant, Fabián Hirose on his remarkable career and the importance of having a clear understanding of your client and your brand’s mission. ★ Support this podcast ★

LAFS co-founder, Samantha Tams sat down with three different women during Paris Fashion Week to talk about their particular experience during these challenging times when the entire industry is being threatened and forced to innovate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation, we speak to Meghan Cope, Director of International Sales for St. John, Amanda Alvarez, Senior Sales Manager for CD...

LAFS co-founder, Samantha Tams sat down with three different women during Paris Fashion Week to talk about their particular experience during these challenging times when the entire industry is being threatened and forced to innovate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation, we speak to Meghan Cope, Director of International Sales for St. John, Amanda Alvarez, Senior Sales Manager for CD...