Beautiful Careers is the podcast about careers in fashion, beauty and luxury.
My name is Lucas SILVA EDWARDS, I am a Career strategist, Executive coach and the founder of Beautiful Careers My role is to help you design a successful life and career, in one of the most glamorous industry on the planet, but also one of the most competitive. Each week, I interview fashion professionals at different stages of their career, in order to decode their best practices, tactics and strategies. My hope for you is that you will find in these conversations, some inspiration and insights that will help you built your professional journey in the world of fashion and luxury.
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[26] Mathias OHREL - Inside the journey of a Headhunter | Fashion Career Lab with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 16
Monday, December 4, 2023 • Duration 48:07
Mathias OHREL is a well known Headhunter in the fashion and luxury industry, with more than 14 years of experience.
I wanted to talk to Mathias and understand his personal journey and get a sense of what makes a great headhunter today.
In this conversation, Mathias tell us about the vision on which is has built his company, why he is now going beyond fashion and entering the world of culture & entertainment.
Beyond the business man, what has touched me the most in this conversation, is Mathias’ passion, to really discover himself through all the different jobs he has done. Giving him, a unique point of view and probably an edge when it comes to understand the different brands him and his team work for.
In my opinion this conversation is a source of inspiration for any professional which desire working at the cross-road of business, creation and beauty.
Salomé a été pendant plusieurs saisons comme la Retail Merchandiser Monde, Accessoires & PAP chez Saint Laurent.
Aujourd’hui, elle est la fondatrice de Matrimoine Invest, une entreprise spécialisée dans la gestion de patrimoine pour les femmes. Salomé met son expertise et sa pédagogie au service des femmes, afin de les aider à réaliser leurs rêves.
Dans cette conversation, Salomé nous explique sa reconversion du monde de la finance, vers celui de la Mode, puis sa transition vers l’entrepreneuriat.
Une conversation riche et profonde sur la réalité d’aligner nos actions avec nos rêves.
[24 - French] Christine PHUNG - Etre une DA en 2023 et les clés pour relancer sa marque | Fashion Career Lab with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 14
Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 35:16
Christine PHUNG relance sa marque éponyme après plusieurs années de pause.
Avec 20 ans d'expérience au sein de diverses maisons et marques, Christine revient sur l'évolution du rôle de Directeur/trice Artistique: du DA star, du DA bicéphale Business / Créatif et du DA Communiquant.
On découvre ainsi l’importance du Management dans la construction d’un projet créatif et pourquoi il est important d’acquérir une véritable expertise avant de vouloir se lancer en solo.
Vous pouvez la suivre et découvrir sa nouvelle collection sur https://christinephung.com/
[22 - FRENCH] Jenny CHAMMAS - Dévélopper son Leadership après un Burnout | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 12
Monday, October 2, 2023 • Duration 01:39:14
Aujourd’hui, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Jenny CHAMMAS et pour moi, c’est un épisode très particulier (un cadeau vous attend, donc lisez jusqu'au bout)
Jenny c’est un peu ma rôle modèle dans l’univers du coaching et de l’accompagnement. Et c’est en suivant ses pas que j’ai moi-même construit cette nouvelle phase de ma carrière professionnelle.
Mais qui est Jenny CHAMMAS ?
Et bien, c’est l’une des coachs les plus reconnues en France dans la catégorie Leadership.
Elle s’est spécialisée dans l’accompagnement des femmes leader, et son podcast Femme et Ambitieuse a dépassé cette année les 2 millions d’écoutes.
Son programme de coaching “Leader Ambitieuses” a déjà été suivi par plus de 350 personnes et aujourd’hui, elle accompagne les entreprises à relever le défi de la parité dans leur instance dirigeante.
Qu’allez-vous découvrir dans cet épisode:
Son parcours professionnel et les différentes étapes clés de son ascension
Ce qu’elle a appris après avoir expérimenté un burn-out en début de carrière
Ses découvertes après avoir coaché plus de 350 clientes dans une large diversité de secteurs
Les compétences à acquérir pour développer son propre style de leadership
Les conseils et outils pour bien vivre sa carrière dans la mode malgré un rythme effréné.
Et quels sont les challenges qui attendent le monde de l’entreprise en termes de coaching et d’accompagnement.
En tant que professionnel de l’industrie Jenny connaît bien nos problématiques. Elle sait qu’il nous arrive souvent de nous épuiser et de perdre plaisir dans notre travail.
[21] - Christelle Bakima | The truth about Black Models in the Fashion Industry | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA EDWAR
Season 2 · Episode 11
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • Duration 02:02:46
Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Christelle BAKIMA
She is a fashion professional working in PR for one the french fashion tech company: ARIANEE.
If you haven’t heard about them, I highly recommend to check it out an discover what are they doing regarding the new generation of customer relationship, using web 3 and NFT.
However today, my conversation with Christelle won’t be about her role over there.
Today we are going to talk about her first book, Corps Noirs, which could be translated in english as “Black Bodies”. Before I tell you all about it, let me tell you about its origin story. It all started by a simple question:
How many black women have been on the covers of fashion magazine in the last 15 years ?
And from that question, an entire journey started for Christelle.
First, it became her master thesis for the IFM where she graduated 3 year ago.
And with the support of friends and family, it became an entire book.
From that question, Christelle started to investigate the reality to be a black model in the fashion industry! the history, the stereotype, the prejudice and also the human cost.
Through this book, Christelle shine a light on, what we could call the dark of the industry.
However, this book goes way beyond that.
It’s first and foremost, the questions of a young professional trying to make sense of what she sees, discovers and experience. This book, it’s also really intimate, full of personal anecdotes and stories.
[20] - Jiahao LI - How to work at Celine as a Data Analyst | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 10
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 • Duration 02:03:19
Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Jiahao LI
He is currently working at Celine as Product Data Analyst.
Prior to this job he has held positions at L’Oreal, in the luxury division and at Luxurynsight, the leading smart data platform on luxury brands, markets and consumers.
I highly recommend their podcast, they have great conversation with the leaders of our industry.
If you are like me, you probably wonder what is a Product Data Analyst.
I am not gonna spoil you Jiahao’s explanation, but let’s say it’s the type of job that didn’t exist when sustainability and supply chain were not the top priorities for luxury brands.
The other reason why i wanted to talk with Jiahao, it’s because he comes from China and has studied in France and Italy.
I wanted to understand his journey to land his position at Celine and what are his advice for other students coming from China with the desire to work in the fashion and luxury industry.
In this episode, you will learn about :
Jiahao’s journey from China to France and what are the cultural challanges that he had to overcome
What are the skills that you need to focus on, in order become a professional in the fashion industry
How to use your school projects during interviews can help you stand out
The difference between asking for advice and asking for insight
How to craft your own definition of success and find the right work environment
[19] - Laure MESSIAH - My journey to become a buyer at KITH Paris | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 9
Monday, July 31, 2023 • Duration 01:16:35
Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Laure MESSIAH - Former buyer at KITH Paris
What would you do if you had to start your dream job as a buyer, in charge of opening a new store in the fashion capital of the world, few weeks before Covid and the months long Lock down ?
How would handle that pressure ?
Well, that is exactly why I wanted to talk with Laure.
At that time, Laure was the buyer for footwear and lifestyle products for Kith Paris.
The iconic concept store created by Ronnie Fieg, with the pristine reputation of mixing streetwear brands, sneakers and luxury product, with a unique retail experience.
For their first store in the EU, Kith chose to open in Paris, few blocks from Avenue des Champs Elysées and Avenue Montaigne. It goes without saying that the project what a huge milestone for Kith, and that a lot of responsibilities were on Laure’s shoulders.
Which by the way, was only the second employee in France at that time and has never been a buyer before.
As you see, Laure is full of energy and grit and she doesn't give up easily. And with more than 10 years in the industry, between France and the USA, she has acquired a real expertise in wholesale, helping brands developed their businesses.
In this episode, you will learn about :
Laure’s journey in the fashion industry and how she has build her expertise
{18] - Steven PASSARO - Redefining Menswear & Masculinity at Paris Fashion Week | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA
Season 2 · Episode 8
Monday, July 24, 2023 • Duration 51:24
Today, I have the great pleasure to receive Steven PASSARO
Steven is a menswear designer, who after several years in different fashion houses, decided to launch his own brand in the middle of COVID.
He has been showing his collection at Paris Fashion Week for few season now, and he is recognized for his capacity to offer a more sensitive and delicate wardrobe to mens.
His designs are based on the rigorous fundamentals of tailoring, but enhanced by a more modern and genderless approach.
I wanted to talk to Steven, because he has a very strong philosophy about the purpose of his brand and a clear vision of what he desires to bring to menswear.
His idea is encapsulated in this sentence: I quote “Expressing your deepest self; True strength comes from this act of vulnerability”
Through each collection, Steven offers to his client an opportunity for sefl-discovery and self expression.
This conversation with Steven is an opportunity to shine a light on his journey so far and to understand how one can creates a fashion brand from scratch.
I invite you to discover Steven’s creations on instagram @stevenpassaro and visit his e-shop at www.stevenpassaro.com
In this episode, you will learn about :
[18] - Laura BROWN - Being a bold leader & fearless manager in the fashion industry | Fashion Career Stories with Lucas SILVA EDWARDS
Season 2 · Episode 7
Monday, July 17, 2023 • Duration 01:59:43
Today, we gonna talk about one of my favorite topic: Leadership
And there is no one better to talk about this than Laura Brown
Laura and I are friend, and we go way to back to our time at the Institut Français de la Mode
And from day 1, I have noticed her charisma and her capacity to lead people.
Along the year, she has been able to do so, in a large diversity of environment
Sometimes inside well-known companies, like the Parisian dept store: Le Printemps
But sometimes, in more entrepreneurial projets: like Ethipop, the first Parisian incubator / pop up store dedicated to brands with a deep focus on sustainability. And that was when nobody was talking about it
I wanted to take this moment to chat with Laura, because she is a practitioner. She is constantly working to become the best version of herself, to become the best leader possible, and also to transmit her knowledge to others through her books.
In this episode, you will learn about :
How to develop your leadership style
How to leverage uniqueness in people in order to built high performance teams
The ingredient to advance inside a company without compromising your values
The power of journaling to obtain clarity of thought
How to choose the battle worth fighting for
I also invite you to connect with Laura on LinkedIn and to go discover her first two books: “Branded”, which tells her journey in the fashion industry and “un jour j’irais en Afrique”, which is translate, One day I will go to Africa, a more personal book about self discovery.
Et pour nous aider à retrouver notre équilibre, Jenny nous offre son e-book sur le sujet.
Elle vous révèle 5 techniques qui vous permettront de - je cite - “ travailler moins et kiffer plus”
Avant de vous laisser découvrir ma conversation avec Jenny, j’ai un service à vous demander.
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Et sans plus attendre, je vous laisse profiter de ma passionnante conversation avec Jenny CHAMMAS
For me, it was an opportunity to ask myself more questions, to increase my awareness and to open my eyes on some of the realities of our industry.
In this episode, you will learn about :
The origin story of the book
How Christelle decided to think about this book as art book
What Aya Nakamura is telling us about the status quo of the fashion industry regarding black bodies
The reality of being a black model and the prejudice that they experience
The type of questions you could start asking yourself in order to make things evolve
The role of your family in the journey to find yourself
The importance to experiment and to learn from a large diversity of experience
How to network using generosity and vulnerability
Why allowing yourself to doubt and try things out is the best advice you could follow
This episode is dense, and full of gems.
My recommendation, take your time to listen to it and to self reflect.
And if you want to buy the book, only available in French, you can find it on Amazon, la Fnac and the major books stores in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
If you want to learn more about Christelle follow here on LinkedIn at Christelle BAKIMA
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