Womansplain

In this episode of Womansplain, hosts Sola and Brooke explore the dynamic world of luxury hospitality, focusing on the significant role of private equity (PE) and strategic acquisitions by luxury brands. They discuss how PE firms like LVMH have reshaped the sector through notable acquisitions such as Belmond, Cheval Blanc, and Chez L’ami Louis. The episode also highlights the rise of Aman Resorts...

Reut Livne-Tarandach is an Associate Professor of Management and Louis F. Capalbo Chair of Business Administration at the O’Malley School of Business, Manhattan College. She is also a faculty affiliate of the Center for Positive Organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Dr. Livne-Tarandach’s research program is centered around humanistic management. In contra...

In this episode, the duo is back and better than ever! Sola and Brooke explore the emerging trend of luxury food bands and how they have caught the eye of Private Equity - from Sprinkles Cupcakes, to Truff, to Deux - many successful entrepreneurs have disrupted the typically difficult-to-enter high-barrier industry of CPG food and beverage.

In this two-part solo series, Brooke adopts an educational approach to guide listeners through the fundamentals of the fundraising process, catering to both founders and those interested in the venture capital, growth equity, and private equity sectors. Additionally, Brooke shares her personal insights and experiences from the finance industry, offering insider information and valuable tips to equ...

In this two-part solo series, Brooke adopts an educational approach to guide listeners through the fundamentals of the fundraising process, catering to both founders and those interested in the venture capital, growth equity, and private equity sectors. Additionally, Brooke shares her personal insights and experiences from the finance industry, offering insider information and valuable tips to equ...

In this episode, Brooke interviews Felix Levine, the creator of the Unlike Me Podcast (formerly known as Where's This Going). They discuss his life and career ambitions, exploring what inspired him to start a podcast at just 18 years old and how it has evolved into his multiple entrepreneurial ventures and goals today.