Office Chats
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOffice Chats is a podcast presented by Madame Blue, an online magazine founded by Valeria Ramos. In this show, Valeria hosts weekly interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators across various industries to gather career advice and inspiring stories from people around the world.
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Dough Re Mi Cookie Co
September 01, 2020 14:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began, Austin high schoolers Sarah Zeng and Alice Huang decided to create a small cookie business that would allow them to cheer people up with homemade treats while donating 80% of proceeds to All Together ATX for COVID relief. Zeng and Huang's business, Dough Re Mi Cookie Co, has since donated upwards of $3,000 for COVID Relief in the Austin community. "Our mission was to bring together the community at a time of stress and anxiety," said Huang. Check them out on...
Audree Lopez: Celebrity stylist, editor, and consultant
August 20, 2020 23:52 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAudree Lopez (@simplyaudreekate) is a fashion stylist, editor, and consultant. Audree runs her styling studio, AUDREE KATE STUDIOS with clients such as Alice + Olivia, Peloton, L'Oreal, Covergirl, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. She launched a digital course and community, Fashion Fundamentals, where she shares steps for success in the fashion industry. Audree started The Fashion Fundamentals Foundation, a scholarship and mentorship program for students from diverse backgrounds and underrepresente...
Audree Lopez: Fashion stylist
August 20, 2020 23:52 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAudree Lopez is an NYC-based fashion and celebrity stylist, editor, and consultant. In 2018, Lopez launched her digital course and community for fashion students, Fashion Fundamentals, where she shares her tips for breaking into the world of fashion. Because financial barriers, social obstacles, colorism, and racism play significant roles in the lack of diversity in the industry, Lopez launched The Fashion Fundamentals Foundation, a scholarship and mentorship program for students from divers...
Audree Lopez, fashion stylist and consultant
August 20, 2020 23:52 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAbout This Episode Audree Lopez is an NYC-based fashion and celebrity stylist, editor, and consultant. In 2018, Lopez launched her digital course and community for fashion students, Fashion Fundamentals, where she shares her tips for breaking into the world of fashion. Because financial barriers, social obstacles, colorism, and racism play significant roles in the lack of diversity in the industry, Lopez launched The Fashion Fundamentals Foundation, a scholarship and mentorship program fo...
Paulana Lamonier, founder of Black People Will Swim
August 04, 2020 17:40 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBAbout This Episode Journalist and former swim coach, Paulana Lamonier, launched Black People Will Swim, in hopes of dismantling the long-standing stereotype that Black people can’t swim. The two-entity swim business and media company launched in March 2020. Lamonier describes Black People Will Swim as a “full circle ecosystem of education centered around swimming.” Their Brooklyn and Long Island locations offer services revolving around teaching clients how to swim and conquer their fears...
Paulana Lamonier: Founder, Black People Will Swim
August 04, 2020 17:40 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJournalist and former swim coach, Paulana Lamonier, launched Black People Will Swim, in hopes of dismantling the long-standing stereotype that Black people can’t swim. The two-entity swim business and media company launched in March 2020. Lamonier describes Black People Will Swim as a “full circle ecosystem of education centered around swimming.” Their Brooklyn and Long Island locations offer services revolving around teaching clients how to swim and conquer their fears through group or pri...
Nadine Joseph: Founder, Peak and Valley
July 08, 2020 23:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBNadine Joseph is the founder and entrepreneur behind Peak and Valley - a small health and wellness company that offers science-backed, and honest products to the world of wellness. In this episode, we learn how Nadine's research career led to the start of her company, how Peak and Valley is helping people balance stress, and much more! If you're interested in trying Peak and Valley's unique adaptogen blends, use code MADAMEBLUE for 10% off your order at peakandvalley.co.
Nadine Joseph, founder of Peak and Valley Co
July 08, 2020 23:05 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAbout This Episode Nadine Joseph is the founder and entrepreneur behind Peak and Valley - a small health and wellness company that offers science-backed, and honest products to the world of wellness. The brand is known for its plant and fungi based natural, vegan, and sustainable herbal blends, that seek to balance stress. Joseph was dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, and skin issues when she happened to be working at a lab researching the neuroscience of stress. After month...
Nadine Joseph: Founder, Peak and Valley Co
July 08, 2020 23:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBNadine Joseph is the founder and entrepreneur behind Peak and Valley - a small health and wellness company that offers science-backed, and honest products to the world of wellness. The brand is known for its plant and fungi based natural, vegan, and sustainable herbal blends, that seek to balance stress. Joseph was dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, and skin issues when she happened to be working at a lab researching the neuroscience of stress. After months of dedicated person...
Ardelle Fawehinmi: Fashion Designer
June 29, 2020 22:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDesigner Ardelle Fawehinmi on creating her own fashion label, how her Nigerian heritage inspires her designs, her advice for aspiring designers, and how she plans to continue expanding her brand.
Ardelle Fawehinmi: Fashion designer
June 29, 2020 22:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBFashion designer Ardelle Fawehinmi shares insight on launching her fashion brand Ardelle in 2019. Ardelle, which means enthusiasm and warmth in Latin, offers quality luxury garments and art work that allows women to freely express themselves. The British designer explains how her Nigerian heritage inspires her designs and how she plans to expand her label. Fawehinmi studied visual arts and design at the British School of Performing Arts and Technology, went on to the London College of Fas...
Ardelle Fawehinmi, fashion designer
June 29, 2020 22:31 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAbout This Episode Fashion designer Ardelle Fawehinmi shares insight on launching her fashion brand Ardelle in 2019. Ardelle, which means enthusiasm and warmth in Latin, offers quality luxury garments and art work that allows women to freely express themselves. The British designer explains how her Nigerian heritage inspires her designs and how she plans to expand her label. Fawehinmi studied visual arts and design at the British School of Performing Arts and Technology, went on to the ...
Maya Vander: Netflix's "Selling Sunset"
June 23, 2020 15:03 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBMaya Vander, luxury real estate professional and star of Netflix's Selling Sunset, joined us to discuss everything from her real estate career to reality TV and motherhood. Vander immigrated to the United States from Israel in 2002, working in retail before pursuing a real estate license in 2012. She built her career at a small real estate company and then joined The Oppenheim Real Estate Group, where she is featured as a real estate agent on the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset. “I l...
Maya Vander, star of Netflix's "Selling Sunset"
June 23, 2020 15:03 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAbout This Episode Maya Vander, luxury real estate professional and star of Netflix's "Selling Sunset," joined us to discuss everything from her real estate career to reality TV and motherhood. Vander immigrated to the United States from Israel in 2002, working in retail before pursuing a real estate license in 2012. She built her career at a small real estate company and then joined The Oppenheim Real Estate Group, where she is featured as a real estate agent on the Netflix reality show...
Maya Vander: Netflix's "Selling Sunset"
June 23, 2020 15:03 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBLuxury real estate pro Maya Vander joins us to discuss her career journey, motherhood, what filming Netflix's "Selling Sunset" is like behind the scenes, and much more!
Ju Rhyu, founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics
May 31, 2020 01:39 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAbout This Episode Ju Rhyu is the co-founder/CEO of Hero Cosmetics, a skincare brand dedicated to fighting acne. Hero Cosmetics launched in 2017 with one product, The Mighty Patch, as a test on Amazon. Today, Hero Cosmetics sells a box of Mighty Patch every 30 seconds through channels like Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and more. Rhyu’s entrance into the skin care market happened candidly, when she was sent to Korea as part of her corporate job and was exposed to K beau...
Ju Rhyu: Co-founder/CEO, Hero Cosmetics
May 31, 2020 01:39 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJu Rhyu (@jurhyu) is the co-founder/CEO of Hero Cosmetics, a skincare brand dedicated to fighting acne. Hero Cosmetics launched in 2017 with one product, Mighty Patch, as a test on Amazon. Now, Hero Cosmetics sells a box of Mighty Patch every 30 seconds through channels like Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and more. In this episode, Ju discusses the beginnings of her career, how she plans to grow the company, and the best advice she's ever gotten.
Ju Rhyu: Founder and CEO, Hero Cosmetics
May 31, 2020 01:39 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJu Rhyu is the co-founder/CEO of Hero Cosmetics, a skincare brand dedicated to fighting acne. Hero Cosmetics launched in 2017 with one product, The Mighty Patch, as a test on Amazon. Today, Hero Cosmetics sells a box of Mighty Patch every 30 seconds through channels like Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and more. Rhyu’s entrance into the skin care market happened candidly, when she was sent to Korea as part of her corporate job and was exposed to K beauty in 2012. Recently,...
Ju Rhyu, founder of Hero Cosmetics
May 31, 2020 01:39 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJu Rhyu (@jurhyu) is the co-founder/CEO of Hero Cosmetics, a skincare brand dedicated to fighting acne. Hero Cosmetics launched in 2017 with one product, Mighty Patch, as a test on Amazon. Now, Hero Cosmetics sells a box of Mighty Patch every 30 seconds through channels like Amazon, Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and more. In this episode, Ju discusses the beginnings of her career, how she plans to grow the company, and the best advice she's ever gotten.
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley: CEO, The Fiscal Femme
March 17, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAshley Feinstein Gerstley is the founder and CEO of The Fiscal Femme (thefiscalfemme.com). Gerstley is an author, entrepreneur, and feminist on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being. She is the creator of the 30-Day Money Cleanse program, which has helped thousands of women cultivate harmonious relationships with money and achieve their financial goals. As a trusted money expert, she has been featured by Forbes, NBC, Glamour and the New York Times, among others.
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme
March 17, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBAbout This Episode Ashley Feinstein Gerstley is the founder and CEO of The Fiscal Femme: a company on a mission to help women get wealthy through financial coaching. Gerstley is an author, entrepreneur, and feminist on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being. “My goal is to make [financial knowledge] accessible, fun, and relevant to all women because money touches every area of our lives. At The Fiscal Femme, we talk about money in ways that feel a lot more relevant rathe...
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley: Founder, The Fiscal Femme
March 17, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAshley Feinstein Gerstley is the founder and CEO of The Fiscal Femme: a company on a mission to help women get wealthy through financial coaching. Gerstley is an author, entrepreneur, and feminist on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being. "My goal is to make [financial knowledge] accessible, fun, and relevant to all women because money touches every area of our lives. At The Fiscal Femme, we talk about money in ways that feel a lot more relevant rather than just the numb...
Nicole Haworth and Ashley Layfield: The Workout LA
January 31, 2020 21:15 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Workout LA offers dance-based fitness classes with one goal: to empower women and encourage an appreciation for their bodies. The studio was founded by former professional dancers and best friends, Nicole Haworth andAshley Layfield. With more than five years as top trainers in the fitness world working with celebrity clients, Haworth and Layfield are pros when it comes to helping others sculpt and strengthen muscles. But when the duo felt like there was something left to improve when it ...
Nicole Haworth and Ashley Layfield, founders of The Workout LA
January 31, 2020 21:15 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBNicole Haworth (@nicolehaworth) and Ashley Layfield (@missash_lay) on creating a unique dance-based fitness experience with one mission: to empower women and encourage an appreciation for their bodies. The duo talk about what it's like working with your best friend, how they're marketing their new business, the inspiration behind The Workout LA, and more!
Nicole Haworth & Ashley Layfield: The Workout LA
January 31, 2020 21:15 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBNicole Haworth (@nicolehaworth) and Ashley Layfield (@missash_lay) on creating a unique dance-based fitness experience with one mission: to empower women and encourage an appreciation for their bodies. The duo talk about what it's like working with your best friend, how they're marketing their new business, the inspiration behind The Workout LA, and more!
Nadia Z. Ismail: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women and Minorities
December 21, 2019 23:35 - 37 minutes - 12 MBNadia Ismail (@nadiazismail) is a Palestinian American with a passion for activism and equity. In her day job she works as the Senior Manager of People Growth and Inclusion at Door Dash, where she develops strategies to create a more inclusive workplace culture for women and minorities. In her down time, she sits on the board of a newly formed nonprofit who’s purpose is to elevate and empower the voices of minority groups within the outdoor community. She has also spent some time collabora...
Nadia Ismail: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women and Minorities
December 21, 2019 23:35 - 37 minutes - 12 MBNadia Ismail (@nadiazismail) is a Palestinian American with a passion for activism and equity. In her day job she works as the Senior Manager of People Growth and Inclusion at Door Dash, where she develops strategies to create a more inclusive workplace culture for women and minorities. In her down time, she sits on the board of a newly formed nonprofit who’s purpose is to elevate and empower the voices of minority groups within the outdoor community. She has also spent some time collabora...
Nadia Z. Ismail: Senior Manager of Inclusion at DoorDash
December 21, 2019 23:35 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAbout This Episode Nadia Z. Ismail is a Palestinian-American with a passion for activism and equity. In her day jobs she works as the Senior Manager of People Growth and Inclusion at DoorDash and a Senior Consultant at Consult QB, where she develops strategies to create a more inclusive workplace culture for women and minorities. “I have an intentional role in meeting younger women of color and helping them avoid the challenges that I faced. Because this work is incredibly emotional, ...
Nadia Z. Ismail, Senior Manager of Inclusion at DoorDash
December 21, 2019 23:35 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBAbout This Episode Nadia Z. Ismail is a Palestinian-American with a passion for activism and equity. In her day jobs she works as the Senior Manager of People Growth and Inclusion at DoorDash and a Senior Consultant at Consult QB, where she develops strategies to create a more inclusive workplace culture for women and minorities. “I have an intentional role in meeting younger women of color and helping them avoid the challenges that I faced. Because this work is incredibly emotional, even...
Paola Hernandez, fashion designer
October 20, 2019 22:10 - 20 minutes - 14 MBAbout This Episode We talk to Paola Hernández, a NY-based fashion designer and founder of her namesake sustainable label whose designs have been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and InStyle magazines. Hernández studied fashion at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. Hernández resonated with the creative process of design, that has the power to last even after the designer completes the piece, transforming the wearer. Her pieces are all locally sourced, designed wi...
Paola Hernandez: Fashion Designer
October 20, 2019 22:10 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBPaola Hernández is a NY-based fashion designer and founder of her namesake sustainable label whose designs have been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and InStyle. Hernández studied fashion at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. Her pieces are all locally sourced, designed with quality materials made to last, and are produced with single-materials, allowing them to be easily recyclable and biodegradable with materials such as merino wool, cashmere, cotton, and silk....
Anusha Singh & Ameer Abdul: Policy Coordinators, Period Movement
September 06, 2019 00:35 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBToday’s guests are Anusha Singh and Ameer Abdul. They are policy coordinators at Period – a nonprofit organization that strives to end period poverty and period stigma. We’re going to be talking about ending period poverty, advocating for gender equality, and how we can help impact policymakers and end period stigma.
Corey Corpodian: Entrepreneur
August 09, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 84 MBToday’s guest is Corey Corpodian. He is a motivational speaker, a podcast host for Unleash Success, and the author of Emotional Fitness. Today we’ll be gathering some of Corey’s best tips for success – and discussing what exactly success means. He’ll also be sharing how he balances work and life and how he continues to encourage others to stay emotionally fit.
Cath: Blogger, Cups and Thoughts
August 05, 2019 17:32 - 17 minutes - 33.2 MBCath of @cupsandthoughts on getting her start in the blogging world, growing an audience of over 50K followers, how to write book reviews, her favorite authors, and how she makes time for her passion while in school.
Logan LaMance and Teddy Giard, founders of Kanga Coolers
July 24, 2019 16:13 - 30 minutes - 21 MBLogan LaMance and Teddy Giard, founder and co-founder of Kanga Coolers on turning a college project into a growing company, pitching on Shark Tank and working with Mark Cuban, marketing their brand as a unique experience, their best business advice for college students, and more.
Logan LaMance and Teddy Giard: Founder & Co-Founder of Kanga Coolers
July 24, 2019 16:13 - 30 minutes - 57 MBLogan LaMance and Teddy Giard, founder and co-founder of Kanga Coolers on turning a college project into a growing company, pitching on Shark Tank and working with Mark Cuban, marketing their brand as a unique experience, their best business advice for college students, and more.
Logan LaMance and Teddy Giard: Founders, Kanga Coolers
July 24, 2019 16:13 - 30 minutes - 57 MBLogan LaMance and Teddy Giard, the founders ofKanga Coolers, turned a Clemson University class project into a business that garnered a $100k investment from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, one of the fastest deals made in Shark Tank history. The idea for Kanga's Kase Mate, which keeps a case of beer cold for seven hours, came to LaMance, naturally, at a tailgate. "I was drinking warm beer out of a case. I had a Yeti. I spent $300 on a cooler that could keep my beer cold for three weeks but I would...
Alexandria Morgan, model and singer
July 18, 2019 18:55 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAlexandria Morgan is a model, singer, and actress based in New York. In this episode we discuss nepotism in the modeling industry, overcoming hardships, her career advice, and what makes her more than just a model.
Alexandria Morgan: Model, YouTuber
July 18, 2019 18:55 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBAlexandria Morgan, a model and YouTuber based in New York, on nepotism in the modeling industry, overcoming hardships, her career advice, and what makes her more than just a model.
Alexandria Morgan: Model
July 18, 2019 18:55 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBIn this episode, NY-based model Alexandria Morgan talks about the ups and downs of the modeling industry. In this episode, Morgan opens up about difficult experiences she's encountered in her modeling career. From harmful body critiques, nepotism, and a lack of resources and benefits, there are many hardships in the industry many have accepted as a part of the job. Morgan, however, chooses not to accept the unjust practices in the modeling industry. Instead, she hopes to be able to help chan...
Sean Garrette: Founder, Sean Garrette Skin
June 28, 2019 02:32 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBSean Garrette is a licensed esthetician, skin care specialist, and content creator who grew his career on social media and founded Sean Garrette Skin. Garrette’s interest in the skincare industry burgeoned from his work as a makeup artist and once his esthetician journey began, he started posting skin care advice on Instagram in 2017. Garrette currently works in a spa and also does virtual consultations via social media to build a foundation for followers who want to start their skin care jo...
Sean Garrette: Licensed Esthetician
June 28, 2019 02:32 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBSean Garrette on using social media to grow his career, his best skincare tips, advice for finding the right esthetician, and how to approach getting a raise at work.
Sean Garrette, founder of Sean Garrette Skin
June 28, 2019 02:32 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBAbout This Episode Sean Garrette is a licensed esthetician, skin care specialist, and content creator who grew his career on social media and founded Sean Garrette Skin. Garrette’s interest in the skincare industry burgeoned from his work as a makeup artist and once his esthetician journey began, he started posting skin care advice on Instagram in 2017. Garrette currently works in a spa and also does virtual consultations via social media to build a foundation for followers who want to sta...
Beatrice Dixon: Founder and CEO, The Honey Pot Co
June 19, 2019 02:03 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MBBeatrice Dixon is the founder and CEO of The Honey Pot CO-a feminine care company offering 100% natural products powered by herbs to cleanse, protect, and balance customers’ vaginal health. Although the company is still considered small, Dixon sought to make a community impact through her brand’s empowering and charitable ethos. To further The Honey Pot Co’ s mission to help women, the brand partnered with charities like AFRIPads and #HappyPeriod to support homeless women and women in d...
Bea Feliu-Espada: Founder & CEO, The Honey Pot Co
June 19, 2019 02:03 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MBBea Feliu-Espada on innovating in the feminine hygiene market, making an impact in the community, her advice for starting a business, and the importance of staying grateful.
Beatrice Dixon, founder of The Honey Pot Co.
June 19, 2019 02:03 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBBeatrice Dixon is the founder and CEO of The Honey Pot CO-a feminine care company offering 100% natural products powered by herbs to cleanse, protect, and balance customers’ vaginal health. Although the company is still considered small, Dixon sought to make a community impact through her brand’s empowering and charitable ethos. To further The Honey Pot Co’ s mission to help women, the brand partnered with charities like AFRIPads and #HappyPeriod to support homeless women and women in d...
Brandi Blocker, founder of LaPierre Cosmetics
June 15, 2019 15:41 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFounded in 2013 by New Orleans native Brandi Blocker, LaPierre Cosmetics is a nail polish brand free of ten toxic chemicals used in conventional nail polish. In this episode, Madame Blue's Valeria Ramos talks with Blocker about creating a small business and building a legacy. "LaPierre Cosmetics was inspired by my mother, Jacquelyn Marie LaPierre. For years, she created many fond memories with me over a bottle of nail polish In 2013, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was limited to th...
Brandi Blocker: Founder, LaPierre Cosmetics
June 15, 2019 15:41 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBFounded in 2013 by New Orleans native Brandi Blocker, LaPierre Cosmetics is a nail polish brand free of ten toxic chemicals used in conventional nail polish. In this episode, Madame Blue's Valeria Ramos talks with Blocker about creating a small business and building a legacy. "LaPierre Cosmetics was inspired by my mother, Jacquelyn Marie LaPierre. For years, she created many fond memories with me over a bottle of nail polish In 2013, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and was limited to th...
Brandi Blocker: Founder of LaPierre Cosmetics
June 15, 2019 15:41 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBBrandi Blocker, founder of Lapierre Cosmetics on growing and giving back in the beauty industry, the inspiration behind her brand, using nail polish to build a legacy, and succeeding as a small business.