Haute Takes
Haute Takes Pod is a fashion podcast co-hosted by Jules Seelig and Madi Kahn, two New York natives trying to navigate the fashion industry’s twists and turns. As recent college grads, with impressive resumes, the gals thought they had it all figured out when they landed positions at Macy’s Corporate. Little did they know 2020 was #canceled, the fashion industry would go through upheaval, and, well, they were F*&#$%. Used to turning to fashion as a way to deal with their emotions--I mean what heals better than a new pair of heels--the two took to...podcasting? But seriously, the coworkers turned bffs hope #HauteTakesPod will be a place they can talk candidly about their experiences, connect with those going through similar struggles, and learn from and inspire their listeners. Follow them on Instagram @hautetakespod, and get involved by DMing your #HauteTakes. Email them at julesandmadi@hautetakespod.com. Also, shout out to @_bdesigns for designing their graphics and @keyonmusic for their intro tune.
Episodes
19 episodes
Busted to Billions: Building powerhouse brands with Lynn Shanahan
Join Jules and Madi in this special episode as they talk to retail industry veteran and total She.E.O. Lynn Shanahan. Lynn is an impressive woman with an even more impressive career. Not only did she start her own business at the age of 23-year...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:14:38
Show up and glow up with Indeed Labs President Dimitra Davidson
This week on Haute Takes, Jules and Madi chat with President and COO of Indeed Labs Dimitra Davidson. Indeed Labs is a Canadian based skincare brand aimed at giving real results to real people. Before making the switch to skincare, Dimitra work...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:00
Brb, challenging period stigmas with Gen Z founder Katie Diasti
Calling all #GirlBosses, get ready for a Haute Takes switch-up as Madi and Jules dive into the feminine care industry with Viv For Your V founder Katie Diasti. Viv For Your V is a DTC, period care brand aimed at providing anyone who menstruates...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:01
How this #BossBabe paid for college through her accessory business with Emma Johnson
To kickoff the interview portion of She.E.Os, Jules and Madi sit down with Emma Johnson, founder of Oprah-approved accessory brand EmJohn. As a Gen-Z founder, Emma had no idea what she was doing when she started selling bracelets made with repu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:35
She.E.Os: Jules and Madi spill new season tea.
Welcome to the first official mini-series of Haute Takes: She.E.Os. Haute Takers know this podcast is about building a network and community of passionate creatives, who want to inspire and motivate change in industries very shaken by the endle...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:17
Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Taking Over with CEO of Sellry Michael Bower
Join Jules and Madi as they chat with leading E-commerce Technologist Michael Bower about all things digital. At the age of 22-years-old, Michael started digital commerce agency Sellry. Now, he’s partnered with tech giant Facebook, and some of ...
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Episode 14
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1:04:47
When Your Job Is Your Passion With Ingrid Milman Cordy
The girls are talking digital this week with e-commerce expert Ingrid Milman Cordy. From Goldman Sachs to Esteè Lauder, Ingrid has developed digital platforms across industries. She's held positions high and low and has worked for agencies as w...
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Episode 13
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1:02:28
From Sneaking Into Shows to Shooting the Stars with Nick DeLeito
This week on Haute Takes, Fashion Photographer Nick DeLeito talks to Jules and Madi about his work and gossips with the girls about major career moments--think Givenchy photoshoots in France. Nick got his "breakthrough" start after sneaking int...
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Episode 12
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1:08:35
Going After It with Mariko Ichikawa
On this week's episode, Jules and Madi chat with the fabulous Mariko Ichikawa, buyer-turned-designer. Mariko graduated from Penn and began her career in product development at Macy's (sound familiar?), soon becoming a buyer in the home departme...
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Episode 11
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58:10
Social Media Savvy with Zoe Nochlin
On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi chat with Zoe Nochlin, social media associate manager at rag & bone. Zoe has always used fashion as a way to express herself. After college, she extended her bold choices from her closet to her career,...
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Episode 10
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53:01
New (old) jobs, who dis?
On this week’s episode, Jules and Madi get real about organization, communication, and activism. Having both gotten their jobs back at Macy’s, they chat about how to manage a corporate job with a side hustle, and most importantly, how to make t...
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Episode 9
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31:43
Editorial to Entrepreneur--a conversation with Cary Leitzes
In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Cary Leitzes, founder and president of LEITZES&CO. At just 27, Cary became the Director of Photography at Harper’s Bazaar before going on to start her own creative agency, LEITZES&CO, t...
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Episode 8
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45:54
Let's Talk College Influencers with Janie Smukler
In this episode, Jules and Madi get real with 28 Row Founder Janie Smukler about what it’s like to start an influencer marketing company and work with college influencers. Janie worked as an assistant for Cindy Krupp, the founder and president ...
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Episode 7
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42:28
How to Succeed in #Bossness with Lauren Della Porta
In this episode, Jules and Madi chat with Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Saks Fifth Avenue, Lauren Della Porta. Lauren got her first job out of college at the now-cult-favorite Rent the Runway when it was just a star...
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Episode 6
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40:32
How to Turn Your Blog Into a Business with Lifestyle Blogger, Caitlyn Chase
In this episode, Jules and Madi sit down with internationally awarded blogger and businesswoman Caitlyn Chase. Since starting her fashion blog Caviar & Cashmere in 2011, Caitlyn has monetized its success, launching multiple entrepreneurial ...
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Episode 5
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35:56
Bonding with Gen Z Tech Entrepreneur, Madison Semarjian
In this episode, Jules and Madi talk to Madison Semarjian, the 22-year-old founder of Mada: a new smartphone app harnessing AI, machine learning, and a special human touch to offer a highly personalized shopping experience. She came up with the...
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Episode 4
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37:57
So...what happens next?
In this episode, Jules and Madi answer your burning questions about the future of fashion. The girls discuss some of the biggest #HauteTakes on what the industry might look like post COVID-19--think virtual runway shows and morally conscious br...
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Episode 3
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35:49