Visionary Minds

What does it take to build desire for a place that doesn't fully exist yet? In this episode of Visionary Minds , Wilfried Klucsar sits down with Kiran Jay Haslam , the marketing leader behind Diriyah , Saudi Arabia's $63 billion giga-project and one of the world's most ambitious urban developments. Together, they explore how you build a global brand from a blank canvas, why marketing is closer to...

The luxury industry is not going through a rough patch. It is going through a structural reckoning. And most brands are still waiting for things to go back to the way they were. They won't. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Dr. Daniel Langer (CEO of Équité), Executive Professor of Luxury Strategy at Pepperdine and NYU, and one of the most direct voices in the industry to talk about his b...

The luxury industry is not going through a rough patch. It is going through a structural reckoning. And most brands are still waiting for things to go back to the way they were. They won't. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Dr. Daniel Langer — CEO of Équité, Executive Professor of Luxury Strategy at Pepperdine and NYU, and one of the most direct voices in the industry — to talk about his...

In this episode of Visionary Minds, we welcome Anastasia Shtompel, a New York-based marketing and brand strategy expert, founder of Shtompel Marketing & Brand, and member of the Forbes Communications Council. Anastasia explores the future of influencer marketing and why the old model of paying creators for one-off visibility is starting to break down. For years, brands used influencers as shor...

À l’heure où l’IA rebat les cartes du travail, de l’éducation et de la création, que vaut encore un diplôme ? Et surtout : qu’est-ce qui gardera de la valeur dans un monde d’abondance ? Dans cet épisode de Visionary Minds, Olivier Babeau livre une analyse forte sur la jeunesse, les débuts de carrière, la place des juniors, la transformation du travail et ce que l’intelligence artificielle change d...

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Dans cet épisode de Visionary Minds , je reçois Anne Boistard , fondatrice de Balance Ton Agency . Lancé en 2020 après un burnout, son compte est devenu un espace de libération de la parole sur le harcèlement et les dérives de culture interne dans le monde des agences. On parle de son process de vérification (et de pourquoi elle attend des témoignages concordants avant de publier), de ce qui a vra...

Dans cet épisode de Visionary Minds , je reçois Anne Boistard , fondatrice de Balance Ton Agency . Lancé en 2020 après un burnout, son compte est devenu un espace de libération de la parole sur le harcèlement et les dérives de culture interne dans le monde des agences. On parle de son process de vérification (et de pourquoi elle attend des témoignages concordants avant de publier), de ce qui a vra...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , Alexis Amann, Chief Data Officer at Luxurynsight, takes us inside the forces transforming the fragrance industry. From the rise of Gen Z and the acceleration of the U.S. market to premiumisation, e-commerce, Asia-Pacific, and the scent trends dominating social media, this conversation reveals why fragrance has become one of beauty’s most powerful growth engines...

In this episode of Visionary Minds, Rebecca Bemhena, VP and Head of Content at Shoptalk Luxe, explores the quiet but profound transformation reshaping the luxury industry. What appears to be a return to stability is, in reality, a structural shift—driven by a more concentrated customer base, rising expectations around experience, and the rapid acceleration of AI and resale. Rebecca unpacks why gro...

In this solo episode of Visionary Minds , I share a personal reflection inspired by two powerful signals of our time: Dubai, whose image as a haven for global wealth is being challenged, and Bryan Johnson’s $1M-a-year “Immortals” longevity program. Two very different stories, yet they may reveal the same shift: contemporary privilege no longer seeks only distinction — it seeks subtraction. Subtrac...

Le nouveau luxe veut-il nous rendre immortels ? Dans cet épisode un peu particulier de Visionary Minds , je ne donne pas la parole à un invité. Je prends le temps de livrer une vision. À partir de deux actualités en apparence sans lien. Dubaï, dont l’image de refuge pour les grandes fortunes se fissure, et le programme “Immortals” de Bryan Johnson à 1 million de dollars par an. J’explore une intui...

Visionary Minds is a beauty and luxury strategy podcast exploring how modern brands scale with substance in a world driven by culture, commerce, and speed. Produced by Dix Sept Paris , a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty — based in Paris and now in the United States — the show features founders, CMOs, and senior executives shaping the future of global beauty. From K-Beauty to l...

Visionary Minds is a beauty and luxury strategy podcast exploring how modern brands scale with substance in a world driven by culture, commerce, and speed. Produced by Dix Sept Paris , a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty — based in Paris and now in the United States — the show features founders, CMOs, and senior executives shaping the future of global beauty. From K-Beauty to l...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , Bryony Deery shares how she transformed a personal recovery practice into a global wellness brand. Founder of Pilates by Bryony and wellness partner to Dior, she reflects on scaling a community-first business, navigating growth, and protecting brand integrity in a fast-moving industry. From launching digital classes to building a premium ecosystem across app, p...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , Bryony Deery shares how she transformed a personal recovery practice into a global wellness brand. Founder of Pilates by Bryony and wellness partner to Dior, she reflects on scaling a community-first business, navigating growth, and protecting brand integrity in a fast-moving industry. From launching digital classes to building a premium ecosystem across app, p...

Dans cet épisode de Visionary Minds , Wilfried reçoit Ruby Mazuel , make-up artist parisienne en pleine ascension, dont l’approche sensible et exigeante est en train de redéfinir le métier . Ancienne patineuse artistique, Ruby parle du maquillage comme d’un geste , d’un mouvement juste, ce qu’elle appelle le glide . Une manière de travailler la peau sans jamais l’imposer, en écoutant les visages,...

Dans cet épisode de Visionary Minds , Wilfried reçoit Ruby Mazuel , make-up artist parisienne en pleine ascension, dont l’approche sensible et exigeante est en train de redéfinir le métier . Ancienne patineuse artistique, Ruby parle du maquillage comme d’un geste , d’un mouvement juste, ce qu’elle appelle le glide . Une manière de travailler la peau sans jamais l’imposer, en écoutant les visages,...

In this Carte Blanche episode of Visionary Minds , Susanna Nicoletti delivers an unfiltered perspective on one of the most sensitive issues in luxury fashion today: brand washing. She explains why giving unchecked power to creative directors can weaken brand identity, erode customer loyalty, and ultimately impact business performance. From iconic houses to real customer reactions, Susanna challeng...

In this Carte Blanche episode of Visionary Minds , Susanna Nicoletti delivers an unfiltered perspective on one of the most sensitive issues in luxury fashion today: brand washing. She explains why giving unchecked power to creative directors can weaken brand identity, erode customer loyalty, and ultimately impact business performance. From iconic houses to real customer reactions, Susanna challeng...

In this episode of Visionary Minds , Wilfried sits down with Rich Gersten and Cristina Nuñez , co-founders of True Beauty Ventures , to unpack what it really takes to build beauty brands that last. Together, they explore why virality is often a trap, why less capital can sometimes create stronger foundations, and how patience, discipline, and empathy have become strategic advantages in today’s bea...

TEASER In this episode of Visionary Minds , Wilfried sits down with Rich Gersten and Cristina Nuñez , co-founders of True Beauty Ventures , to unpack what it really takes to build beauty brands that last. Together, they explore why virality is often a trap, why less capital can sometimes create stronger foundations, and how patience, discipline, and empathy have become strategic advantages in toda...

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Merci pour cette année incroyable. Je vous livre dans cet épisode le futur lineup de 2026. Hâte de vous retrouver à la rentrée. Belles vacances. Wilfried Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...