Luxury Business Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 award-winning entrepreneur who has not only traveled the world but also served as a columnist for some of the best bridal magazines. Nicola's remarkable journey includes working with Stewart Parvin, the late Queen Elizabeth's dressmaker, adding an extra layer of prestige to her extensive career.

A true pioneer in the wedding industry, Nicola unfolds the tales of motherhood and her professional evolution, offering insights into her dynamic career. Join the conversation as two remarkable women delve into the realms of contentment, entrepreneurship, and shaping the landscape of the wedding world. 

Featuring:
Nicola Russill-Roy

Host:
Elizabeth Solaru, Founder of Diversity in Luxury Awards, Speaker and Luxury Business Coach


About The Luxury Business Podcast:
The Luxury Business Podcast is an inclusive platform dedicated to speaking with diverse luxury experts and founders of small businesses within the luxury sector.


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Email: elizabeth@luxurybusinessemporium.com

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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 entrepreneurial mother. 
The conversation embraced the significance of self-care, particularly in the context of luxurious living, and emphasised the need for a tailored approach to clients in the field of family law. 
Moreover, the dialogue offered insights into Elizabeth Douglas's forward-looking perspective, providing a glimpse into her vision for the future of luxury and the landscape of family law and her anticipated evolution in the field. 

Overall, it was a rich and dynamic conversation, capturing personal narratives, professional wisdom, and the essence of luxury within the domain of family law.

Featuring:
Elizabeth A, Douglas, Esq

Host:
Elizabeth Solaru, Founder of Diversity in Luxury Awards, Speaker and Luxury Business Coach

About The Luxury Business Podcast:
The Luxury Business Podcast is an inclusive platform dedicated to speaking with diverse luxury experts and founders of small businesses within the luxury sector.

Stay Connected:

Website

https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/

Email: elizabeth@luxurybusinessemporium.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901/



Tune in to the Luxury Business Podcast to stay updated on the latest insights and trends in the luxury industry, and join the conversation that is shaping the future of luxury.



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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. Their engaging discussion covered a wide range of topics, including the evolving definition of luxury, the psychology of luxury consumption, and the impact of cultural shifts on luxury brands.

As an esteemed guest on the podcast, Professor Ahuvia provided valuable insights into the psychology behind luxury purchases, shedding light on the intricate relationship between consumers and the luxury products they desire. His wealth of knowledge and research in this field offered a unique perspective on the business of luxury.

Featuring
Professor Aaron Ahuvia

Host
Elizabeth Solaru, Founder of Diversity in Luxury Awards, Speaker and Luxury Business Coach

About The Luxury Business Podcast
The Luxury Business Podcast is an inclusive platform dedicated to speaking with diverse luxury experts and founders of small businesses within the luxury sector.

Stay Connected
Website
https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/
Email: elizabeth@luxurybusinessemporium.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901/

Tune in to the Luxury Business Podcast to stay updated on the latest insights and trends in the luxury industry, and join the conversation that is shaping the future of luxury.

Listen and subscribe to the Luxury Business Podcast on your preferred podcast platform. Don't forget to share this valuable resource with your network!

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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 diverse as fashion, foodservice, online entrepreneurs and even a former Buddhist monk, I have gathered a very full toolbox.

What is Donna's biggest joy? Helping you bring your vision to life for yourself, your business and the world.

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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 industry. With experience of working across the world, directly for brands and also as a Consultant, scaling numerous businesses from start-up to scale-up. 

Today, Sonia works as a Consultant who partners with CEOs, executives and solopreneurs, bringing all of her previous expertise and experiences to help grow their brands.  After spending the past two decades working in a rapidly changing industry. Sonia knows what it takes to build truly sustainable businesses internationally.

She is currently the Commercial Director of Fashion Strategists Limited and Managing Director of Fashion Strategists Consultancy.

https://www.fashionstrategists.com/

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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 Valley, Pakistan. It works with local groups in the region to enhance the positive social impact of emerald mining, with a special focus on the education, training and fair employment of women. To achieve these goals, Myne London collaborates with designer-brands to find a creative home for its emerald supply, while also creating its own luxury fine jewellery collections that encompass its values of social and economic empowerments.

The business was founded by sisters Fiona Wellington and Kate Murray Gordos who were born in Malaysia and raised in both London and Peshawar, Pakistan. They travelled extensively across Pakistan including the Khyber regions and into Afghanistan and Kabul, thus establishing a deep relationship with the area. In 2018, they sent a team of experts, including gemmologist Charles Evans BSc FGA DGA, to investigate the little-known emerald mines hidden in the beautiful Swat Valley. The exceptional quality and rarity of the emeralds they found there were world class, thus establishing a new traceable and transparent route to market.

https://www.mynelondon.co.uk/

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Keely Capel
https://keelycapel.com/
https://www.privateluxurycollection.com/

Keely Capel is the owner and managing broker of Private Luxury Collection, a bespoke real estate brokerage in Portugal.  Driven by her love of helping others fulfil their dreams, she prides herself in delivering impeccable service to all her clients. As a single mother her goals include, leaving a legacy for her two sons, and raising the bar in the Portuguese real estate sector.  In addition to her primary job functions, Keely has been recognised by the international coach federation as an accredited coach and devotes time to supporting other female real estate agents in reaching their full potential and success.

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Michellle Norwood https://michellenorwood.com/

Michelle Norwood is an internationally recognized award-winning destination wedding planner, event designer, and world-class hospitality advisor for luxury hotels and resorts. With more than 20 years in the industry, Michelle is highly sought after for her seamless execution, unique eye for design, and warm gregarious spirit. Although Michelle Norwood Events is based in her home city, New Orleans, she services the globe for a diverse and eclectic clientele. From intimate bespoke affairs in remote locations, to boisterous stylish celebrations in NOLA, Michelle and her team create experiences that feed the soul.

https://michellenorwood.com/

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Edwige International https://www.edwige-international.com/

Florent is a French national and the brain behind Edwige International. For over a decade and across about 11 countries, he has acquired experience working with high-ranking professionals and upper-echelon executives, where he provides innovative, custom-tailored, and cutting-edge solutions.

He brings this wealth of knowledge on board to the matchmaking services of Edwige International.

In delivering his service to the high-profile professionals, he conscientiously seeks to distill and understand the peculiarities of each person and provides bespoke solutions.​

He understands the art of deducing what a person wants and navigating through to provide a custom-built service that suits the person's needs.

Leveraging his professional dexterity to provide custom-made solutions, he is staunchly committed to making a difference in people's lives by helping them find compatible partners. He seeks to connect people seamlessly with partners that ideally tick their boxes, which motivated him to establish Edwige International.

Florent has the requisite experience in rendering personalized services, and he brings this knowledge onboard to this company. He operates with integrity, honesty, and transparency and is determined to make Edwige International the leading matchmaking company in the global landscape.​​

https://www.edwige-international.com/

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Creative ID https://www.creative-id.com/
Ananya Cards https://www.ananyacards.com/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishalishahfcim/

Vaishali Shah - Founder; Creative Director, Creative ID  and Ananya

Vaishali is an award-winning entrepreneur, running two successful businesses for over 20 years. She runs Creative ID, a branding and marketing consultancy, and Ananya, a wedding and event stationery business. Vaishali strives to create a positive impact, both on her client’s businesses and the wider world, donates 10% of profits to charity and is an advisor for several charities worldwide. 

Creative ID

Today, based between Dubai and London, Vaishali uses her 25-year marketing background, real-life experience and in-depth knowledge of different cultures to work with businesses to unlock their potential. The Creative ID team create aspirational branding and marketing for inspirational food, hospitality and lifestyle brands. Creative ID joins the dots between branding, marketing and customers to help their clients get noticed and create long-lasting connections with those customers. Clients range from Michelin star chefs and international hotel chains to business coaches and interior designers.

Ananya

Established 16 years ago, Ananya creates sophisticated wedding and event stationery for momentous celebrations rich in personality and culture. As the name Ananya (which means ‘without equal’ in the ancient language of Sanskrit) signifies, Vaishali and her team are relentless in their pursuit of excellence and have garnered various awards for their stationery. 

Vaishali is passionate about creating stationery that truly reflects the unique culture, style and personality of a couple. Using only the highest quality materials and with a dedicated focus on customer service, Ananya creates luxurious stationery marked by craftmanship, attention to detail, and a discerning taste for the extraordinary. It’s this expertise, creative flair and professionalism that have earned Ananya glowing reviews from couples getting married, from 5-star hotels and Michelin star restaurants to marquees at country manors and palaces in India. 

It has always been very important to Vaishali that her businesses be run in a way that is sustainable, ethical, and that give back to society. Philanthropy being one of the core values of her businesses, Vaishali has created a ‘Plant Grow Sustain’ initiative where for every wedding and event stationery order placed at Ananya, she has trees planted on behalf of her client, so together they can help to protect the planet.

Vaishali is regularly called upon for industry comment and featured in several global publications, blogs and media including BBC, Forbes, Huffington Post, Authority Magazine and The Sunday Times.

Vaishali has a First-Class Joint Honours degree in International Management and French and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM). 

When not working, you will find Vaishali at a spa, art gallery or latest restaurant.

You can find more information on Vaishali at:

https://www.creative-id.com/

https://www.ananyacards.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaisha