This week James and Jennifer order from Anthropologie with special guest, Monique Benoit, a Senior Merchant leading BIPOC Brand Development at Ulta Beauty and fellow podcast host of Scaling Emerging Beauty Podcast. Monique has worked with emerging brands to bring them to market and has a drive to help brands scale, along with being an avid shopper.

Why Anthropologie?
Monique used to work as a Senior Buyer and Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at the brand and also loves the items they sell. She thought it would be interesting to see the process, while also buying something she knew she’d be happy with.
Anthropologie: www.anthropologie.com


Research included these sources:

• Anthropologie: www.anthropologie.com/help/our-story
• Wikipedia: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropologie
• Unboxing Ecommerce Urban Outfitters episode 7: www.buzzsprout.com/2365151/15081663
• Good On You: www.directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/anthropologie
• Brandzaffair: www.brandzaffair.com/fabula/a-brief-history-of-anthropologie/

Mentioned in the episode:

• Ulta Beauty: www.ulta.com
• Monique's podcast, Scaling Emerging Beauty Podcast: www.scalingemergingbeauty.com

Connect with Monique:
www.linkedin.com/in/moniquehbenoit

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Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com

This week James and Jennifer order from Skratch Labs with special guest, Amanda Hofman, the Co-Founder and CEO of Go To Market. Go To Market is a woman-owned branded merchandise business looking to revolutionize the way the world handles swag. Before Go To Market, Amanda was the Founder and CEO of Urban Girl Squad, the premier social networking group for women in their 20s and 30s in NYC.

Why Skratch Labs?
Skratch sends THE BEST extra goodies with every order -- really weirdo stickers and sometimes a handwritten note!
Skratch Labs: www.skratchlabs.com


Research included these sources:

• Skratch Labs: https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/about-us
• Leeds School of Business Newsletter: https://www.colorado.edu/business/deming/news/2023/01/26/alumni-spotlight-how-skratch-labs-sports-drinks-are-key-success-not-only-athletes-founder#:~:text=Give-,Alumni%20Spotlight%3A%20How%20Skratch%20Labs'%20Sports%20Drinks%20are%20the%20Key,but%20for%20Founder%20Allen%20Lim
• Aaron Foster Designs: https://aaronfoster.myshopify.com/pages/about-us
• RocketReach: https://rocketreach.co/skratch-labs-profile_b5e0e6d3f42e69c9
• Pitchbook: https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/122270-86#funding
• BFG: https://www.bfgpartners.com/
• Denver Channel 7 ABC: https://www.denver7.com/news/in-good-company/boulders-skratch-labs-cafe-builds-elite-sports-nutrition-into-comfort-food-menu

Skratch Lab's selected tech:

• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/
• Gorgias: https://www.gorgias.com/
• Klayvio: https://www.klaviyo.com/
• Judge Me: https://judge.me/

Mentioned in the episode:

• What percentage of businesses fail? https://clarifycapital.com/blog/what-percentage-of-businesses-fail
• Tidio: https://www.tidio.com/

Connect with Amanda:
www.gotomarket.studio
www.instagram.com/gotomarketstudio
www.linkedin.com/in/amandagoldfinehofman/

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Have a brand/shopping experience you want us to review? Send us a message at unboxingecomm@gmail.com

Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com

This week James and Jennifer order from Dieux with special guest, Mary Wiegand, the Founder and CEO of Boon, LLC. Mary brings over 16 years of demand planning experience across a multitude of retail product types and selling channels. She has created an innovative, non-traditional business model that delivers hands-on results to young and start-up brands while simultaneously empowering her team (of nearly all women) to find professional fulfillment and lead robust personal lives.

Why Dieux ?
After hearing from a Dieux-devoted colleague that the brand seems to be out-of-stock frequently, Mary was curious to see if she’d have a similar take-away.
Dieux: www.dieuxskin.com/


Research included these sources:

• Dieux: https://www.dieuxskin.com/pages/about
• The EveryGirl: https://theeverygirl.com/dieux-instant-angel-review/
• Inc: https://www.inc.com/rebecca-deczynski/dieux-skin-charlotte-palermino-joyce-de-lemos-marta-freedman.html
• The Skimm: https://www.theskimm.com/shopping/skimm-tested-dieux-skin-review
• Pitchbook: https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/436294-81#overview
• Beauty Independent: https://www.beautyindependent.com/dtc-brand-dieux-skin-ventures-retail-sephora/

Dieux's selected tech:

• AccessiBe: https://accessibe.com
• Moonship: https://getmoonship.com/
• Zest: https://www.zest.co

Mentioned in the episode:

• Pact: https://www.pactcollective.org/

Connect with Mary:
www.boonllc.net
www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wiegand-67484628

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Have a brand/shopping experience you want us to review? Send us a message at unboxingecomm@gmail.com

Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com