Tech Powered Luxury

Ashley McDonnell
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May 15, 2023 • 51min

Crafting Business Through Makeup and Creativity: Aideen Kate

Irish makeup artist turned beauty entrepreneur, Aideen Kate, is a creative genius who embodies a unique blend of skills and passions. With an unwavering love for expressing herself through makeup, she fearlessly explores the realms of creativity, daring to be different and embracing her untamed spirit. Aideen's journey in the world of makeup has become a true passion, leading her down a path where she finds fulfillment and purpose, valuing it above all else. Born and raised in Ireland, she has cultivated her craft and honed her skills, making her a force to be reckoned with in the makeup industry. Aideen's story starts in 2013, close to the early days of Instagram, when she learned the craft of building her community, expressing herself, and believing in casting the message of beauty across the globe. With consistency in creativity, Aideen has proved to be a genius in unmasking the art of digital marketing and building a niche in maneuvering social media etiquette, vis-à-vis extending her personality to her brand, True Beauty. In retrospect, Aideen fondly recalls how she spent Monday to Friday every week posting on Instagram, and Saturday and Sunday working for her clients, as a foray to start her thriving business. Aideen's life encompasses a tale of dedication to art, absorbing the experience of showcasing her side of creativity fiercely, and tapping into the digital marketing space from the wisdom of 'if you never try, you never know.'With Ashley, Aideen seeks to inspire young creators in demystifying the magic behind creativity, delivering business by negotiating the fine lines of being a beautician, social media expert, and shaping her own business with her namesake label, True Beauty.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 8, 2023 • 44min

Haneen Al Saify: Taking the Lead in Modest Luxury Fashion, Social Media in the Middle East and Female Entrepreneurship

From being a custodian of beauty for Qatari women, to front lining in business, Haneen Al Saify is a visionary trailblazer who has redefined the codes of modest fashion and built a thriving business empire. As a leading influencer in the world of luxury fashion, Haneen has brought unparalleled representation for Arab women onto the global stage, partnering with luxury brands to cater to clients in the Middle East with bespoke offerings.With her background in chemical engineering and love for beauty, Haneen created one of the first magnetic eyelash brands to be sold in Qatar, and her ascent in the beauty industry led her to develop a curated assortment of products that catered to the niche needs of Qatari women. During her inspiring conversation with Ashley, Haneen reflects on her journey, sharing business pivots that helped her learn about the market, and the pieces of her own story that have made her one of the biggest names in beauty in Arabia.Tune in to discover Haneen's creative aptitude in reframing lifestyle choices for women in the Middle East and how she has leveraged social media to navigate the digital landscape of the region and beyond.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 5min

Brewing Beauty From Science: Seoulista Beauty by Una McGurk

Una McGurk has dedicated her career to the intersection of science and beauty, creating innovative products that distill the best of both worlds. With over 2 decades of experience in consumer goods and the wellness industry, Una's expertise in salon-quality beauty treatments has allowed her to launch her own beauty brand, Seoulista Beauty, which is rooted in science and backed by her passion for wellness.Una has always been a trailblazer, and her journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to building new and innovative companies with culture at their core. From her Dublin wellness group, Una has now transformed the concept of wellness in Ireland by creating products that can be used at home for salon-quality treatments that fuse the latest in medi-clinical technology with home remedies to provide a comprehensive approach to skincare.Seoulista Beauty takes skincare to the next level, using cutting-edge technology to create products that are both sustainable and effective. From haircare to skincare, Una has curated a selection of products that cater to everyone, with a focus on ingredients and rituals that stand the test of time.In her conversation with Ashley, Una discusses how science can nurture beauty to create a beauty routine that is truly sustainable, efficient, and tailored to the individual.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 4min

Thuy-Anh Nguyen: The Luxury Marketing Maestro

Thuy-Anh Nguyen’s journey gets bigger and better. At the redolent of times of culture and conversations, Thuy's rich corporate experiences and her learning at business school empowered her journey. From the pharmaceuticals world to the world of luxury goods, Thuy leads a league of her own.Before the worlds of culture and luxury had collided on Instagram, Thuy was blending fashion, music and sport for global luxury brands and embracing the power of branding and entertainment, leading to the first partnership with the NFL Superbowl for Hennessy USA.After a 15+ years in luxury marketing, Thuy started her own company, ECG Marketing. Cardinally, ECG builds community, breaks through the expectations and delivers remarkable impact on the community, the brand and targeted goals. Besides being a marketing pioneer, Thuy supports the beginnings of careers within the Asian American Collective, extending her hand to younger Asian Americans who envision a similar career in luxury and fashion. Tech Powered Luxury is graced by her candor and in this episode, as Thuy discusses her journey from Boston to Los Angeles and Paris, leaving behind an inspirational imprint for young Asian Americans.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 59min

Footprint of Fun, Individuality and Unapologetic Success: Nicki Hoyne

Personality driven and sustainability plastered all over the collections, Nicki epitomises the art of leading your own league. From Irish Kilkenny to London, Nicki candidly celebrates her spirit of being different, charting her own course. A larger than classroom student with affinity for magic, business driven Nicki took a deep learning curve with her entrepreneurship course after completing theatre school. Briefly after, Nicki did marketing jobs in London to immerse in the idea of starting her own business. Nicki's footwear brand, 'My Shinning Armour' opened the doors to redolent characters of Nicki's personality: go getter, unabashed love for fashion and believing in yourself underpinned with the one motto, slow fashion. With two limited edition collections every year, Nicki morphed her success story by adding her own name to the business, 'The Nicki Hoyne Collection' with 6 handbags only collection.One unique language. A statement beginning. Structured marketing embedded with digital first strategies, reverent range of never seen before bags, Niki's business glorified for its bespoke roaster of clientele and unwavering commitment to slow fashion. Today, Nicki is a #3 times IMAGE business nominee, award winning designer and a undisputed fashion from Ireland.Discover the maximalism of a self-made story of sustainable fashion business, remnants of past that build a story of future and how art is more than what meets the eye with another Ireland native and our co-founder, Ashley McDonnell.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 57min

Julie Bogaert: The Intersection of Talent and Technology on Snap

This week, the podcast is graced with the presence of the talented Julie Bogaert, Head of Talent Partnerships for Snap EMEA, who has spent 14 years advising and guiding renowned celebrities, music artists, athletes and notable figures on their social media strategies.Julie shares her invaluable insights on the power of Snapchat and Augmented Reality in building a strong community and sustainable business. A master of her craft, she has worked with some of the biggest global brands, including The Royal Family, The Beckhams, Malala and Edward Enninful.With her illustrious career spanning across various industries, Julie's journey to becoming one of British Vogue's influential women of the year is nothing short of remarkable. Tune in to this week's episode and prepare to be transported into the wondrous world of luxury and tech, as Tech Powered Luxury delves deep into the captivating world of talent partnerships, content creation, and the role they play in shaping the digital community. Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 44min

Talia Zoref: A Symphony of Art and Fashion

From Tel Aviv, Israel, Talia Zoref, a titan of fashion starts a poetic conversation between art and web3, business and fashion, veering to find the beauty in digital world.Talia's metaverse fashion community, goes by the name 'Eyes on Fashion' is an NFT collection curated by Talia, where independent artists nurture and transport their designs from Web2 to Web3. Collateral to her charged love for fashion illustration and blogging, Talia started by sketching celebrities Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, illustrating in fashion shows including Chanel and Fendi, alongside getting her art represented in top fashion magazines, Vogue and Ellle. The artistic journey for Talia, is a part of the progress- interpretations free from inhibitions, unlocking the segue to understand the creative from the business, achieving the staccato in art to sharply segregate the persuasion of passion from the industry.Talia joins Ashley to discuss the beginnings of oeuvre d'art in Web3, signifying her innate love to constantly reinvent herself, real time connections with people, as Talia ruminates, 'your network is your networth.' Listen to the journey of art, a cluster of collaborations and a liberating path to learn everyday.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 50min

Matthew Drinkwater: Redefining Fashion Through Digital Disruption

A rebrand to the face of fashion, Matthew Drinkwater's digital disruption enforces exhibition of an array of new in the digital landscape: from retail to fashion and technology. A digital vanguard, Matthew started ten years back at London College of Fashion, at the Digital Innovation Lab. From rearranging 3D assets and augmented reality, to manufacturing immersive experiences, Matthew has established a virtual universe for digital designers and experiences to nurture and flourish in fashion, morphed by technology. As the digital metamorphosis of fashion has taken a seismic shift, Matthew continues to usher more possibilities within the realm of fashion. With unforgettable experiences alongside technology, digital renders and the stimulating arc of more generative AI, Mathew Drinkwater fundamentally plugs in the next changes in the digital lounge of fashion.With Ashley McDonnell, Matthew takes a deep dive in this vast spectrum of digital reckoning, with fashion as the catalyst tothe pathway of changes and hopes to see how the metaverse dreams unfold.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seoulista, a multi-award winning beauty brand, bringing innovative skincare expertise to the conversation. The TPL community benefits from 15% off skincare and supplements from Seoulista Beauty with the code TPL15.Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 39min

BONUS EPISODE! Anatomy of Culture in Web3 With Massimo Moretti

With the metaverse fashion week on the go, TPL brings a tech treat, a bonus episode with Massimo Moretti.Serial entrepreneur and AR culture curator, Massimo forges a connection in the web3 world, surrounded by co-creative commerce, and a creative community. Helping brands unveil culture dipped in luxury, Massimo’s company SIGNVM renders a digital display of high voltage AR and unfathomable allure of luxury generated from decadent brand heritage. Seeking manifold ways to creatively merge ownership, education and metaverse land, Massimo delivers reformed ideas of augmented reality.  A story of culture folded in experience, imparting unforgettable ways expression in the virtual landscape, explore Massimo (Add surname)take on culture imbibing alternate reality.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seabody, a Kerry-based tech-powered Beauty & Wellness brand. Listen to the episode to uncover a Seabody gift code. Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 43min

Fashioning The Metaverse With Tangpoko

The fashion corridors of the metaverse have hosted array of talents. These creators offer their vision of technical expertise and creative prowess giving the metaverse a fashion makeover with their digital avatars. Here's where Tangpoko makes it rewarding, by matching talent to their destined digital space, since 2022, by the name Decentraland. As a proportion of fashion expands in the virtual reality, Tangpoko introduces, uplifts and explores identities in the metaverse. Decentraland, the locus of fashion exchange in the metaverse, has more than 100,000 visitors at Dollhouse, the metaverse influencer hot spot. With Dollhouse, Tangpoko immerses creators to deliver augmented impact in the alternate reality.Celebrate the next level of digital fashion expansion as Ashley McDonnell unpacks virtual personas with Tangpoko.Tech Powered Luxury is noted as one of the top fashion podcasts, top beauty podcasts and top luxury podcasts, as well as ranking globally as a top business, tech and entrepreneurship podcast. Tech Powered Luxury has ranked number one within the fashion and beauty podcast category in Ireland and Singapore, and number 3 within the fashion and beauty podcast category in India, as well as entering the Top 10 podcast charts internationally. This podcast is sponsored by Seabody, a Kerry-based tech-powered Beauty & Wellness brand. Listen to the episode to uncover a Seabody gift code. Tech Powered Luxury's social campaigns are powered by GladCloud, an AI-driven social marketing platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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