Haute Takes

By: Julia Seelig & Madison Kahn
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Busted to Billions: Building powerhouse brands with Lynn Shanahan
    Jan 12 2021

    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-years-old, Lynn singed on to become one of five major players who turned Tommy Hilfiger from a bankrupt company in the early ’90s to the brand we now know and love. Her forward thinking and solution driven approach to problem solving have been key attributes in helping her navigate her unique career journey. She has worked with some of retails top innovators and investors, including Joan Horowitz, Lawrence Stroll, Leonard Lauder, and, of course, Tommy Hilfiger. Tune in to share our OMG moments as Lynn shares her unmatched industry knowledge, encourages risk taking and entrepreneurship, and spills her haute takes on what the future of retail will look like.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Show up and glow up with Indeed Labs President Dimitra Davidson
    Dec 8 2020

    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 worked in finance and luxury sales with brands including Tiffany & Co. When the opportunity to touch and grow an affordable luxury skincare brand presented itself, she fearlessly jumped on it. Now, the skincare brand she co-founded with only three products has a global presence and a growing assortment. The Indeed Lab products are innovative and solution-driven, much like Dimitra. There is so much to learn from this #CareerQueen, so tune in to hear her share how she turned a personal pain point into a booming business, what it takes to remain competitive in a high pressure industry, and why optimism and fearlessness are keys to success. Follow @indeedlabs on Instagram and head to https://indeedlabs.com/ to shop products—trust us, you need the Hydraluron Moisture Jelly.

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    58 mins
  • Brb, challenging period stigmas with Gen Z founder Katie Diasti
    Nov 24 2020

    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 with safe and sustainable products. The idea for Viv came to Katie while she was a student at Boston College studying marketing and managing social impact, and researching sustainability and periods. She immediately recognized pain points and used her network to transform her research into a game-changing business—like, same? After graduating from BC, Katie pivoted from accepting a full-time position at a big company to becoming a Gen Z founder. Tune in to hear how she got Viv off the ground, what her longterm goals are for Viv, how her team established the brand’s voice, what it’s like working with a very young team, and why the F#$% we need to make safe period care a priority! Use our exclusive code HAUTETAKES10 to shop 10% off all Viv products and follow them on Instagram @vivforyourv.

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    45 mins

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