Episodes

  • Empowering Women Entrepreneurs - V Kosmetik
    Jul 20 2024

    This week, Ryan speaks with Vickie Joseph of V Kosmetik. They discuss creating a beauty product for all as well as her experience in empowering other women entrepreneurs.

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    22 mins
  • Sneakers with Suits
    Jul 11 2024

    This week, Ryan speaks with Melissa Austria of Gotstyle and Candice Shuster who consults luxury brands. On this episoide the importance of creating longstanding relationships with the staff store was highlighted. It not only motivates the store employees, but it increases sales.

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    20 mins
  • Creating Brands with Elisa Dahan
    Mar 30 2024

    This week, Ryan speaks with Elisa Dahan, Creative Director & Founder Dodiee. Prior to to embarking on this new shapewear brand, Elisa was the Co Chief Creative Officer of Mackage for 20 years. They discuss Montreal, brand building, and trends in the industry.

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    16 mins
  • A passion for artists - Emmanuelle Girard (FRANCAIS)
    Dec 4 2023

    This week, Ryan speaks with Emmanuelle Girard who manages the Québec artists Alexandra Streliski & Beyries. They discuss fashion, music, and her entrepreneurial story of founding Comme C'est Beau.

    Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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    47 mins
  • Do's and Dont's of Licensing
    Nov 28 2023

    This week Ryan speaks with Charles Klein, DHC and Cole Wassner, Wassner Management Group. The three discuss trends in licensing as well as the importance of working with outside counsel and agents.

    If you would like to discuss with Charles or Cole, kindly find their contact information below:
    Charles : CK@dhclegal.com
    Cole : cole@wassnermanagement.com

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    41 mins
  • Democratising Art with ARTESTAR
    Nov 10 2023

    This week, Ryan speaks with Natalie Bryt who is the Director of Strategy and marketing at Artestar. The two discuss the importance and posititve impacts of connecting artists with brands.

    Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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    22 mins
  • Disrupting the marketplace (Hearst)
    Sep 28 2023

    This week, Ryan speaks with Mariko Ichikawa, Senior Director of Digital Commerce at Hearst. They discuss how Hearst is disrupting the fashion marketplace, buying trends, and other fashion industry news. Mariko also shares the launch of Shop Bazaar.

    Ryan’s Rants & Raves is a podcast series on fashion, design and all things Québec produced by the Québec Government Office in New York and hosted by Fashion Attaché Ryan McInturf.

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    19 mins
  • The American Dream with Flora Backer
    Aug 21 2023

    This week, Ryan speaks with Flora Backer who founded the Rya Collection. They both discuss trends and how clothing can empower others.

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    18 mins