The Luxury Meets...Podcast

We’re beyond honored to share that Arana Hankin-Biggers, President and Co-Founder of The Travel Agency, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List! This recognition celebrates trailblazing women who are shaping industries, breaking barriers, and leading with impact. Arana’s vision has helped shape The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store into more than just a dispensary—it’s a hub for education, community, and inclusivity, where cannabis is explored free from stigma and full of possibility. This recognition is a testament to her leadership and dedication to changing the perception of cannabis from taboo to totally normal. Join us in congratulating Arana on this incredible achievement! ?

Attn: Event Leaders! We are excited to share what’s coming soon on The Luxury Meets...Podcast — Episode 11: The Event Episode! Featuring the most influential event creators ever from the top conferences, trade shows, and events (large and small). We’ll be discussing the direct path from experiences to understanding a culture or a business — and what it really takes to connect people in-person today. In the Meantime: Tune In & Follow to Receive the Next Drop On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/egadJrkZ On Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eNfKKeWZ Speaking of Events: LMCC Here’s a quick flashback to one of our very own — and very first — luxury wellness B2B events, LMCC: https://lnkd.in/emXiaQ_Q #events #experiential #tradeshows #conferences #podcast #business #wellness #eventprofs #retail #B2B

For retailers! With everything going on right now how do retailers large and small navigate uncertain times? It was my pleasure to host the great Leigha N Dunbar (Gray) Senior Director/Senior Divisional Merchandise Manager, Walgreens — and WE board member — on the The Luxury Meets...Podcast. This is a must-watch for her answer! Leigha currently oversees products with an annual volume of over $2.75B so she knows :-) Listen to the full episode here: On Spotify https://lnkd.in/ec6DyCzF On Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eMBcMXk9 #retail #health #wellness #podcast #WomensWellness #Beauty, #CBD #Vitamins #Supplements #womeninretail #womenleaders Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC)

I had such an amazing time being a guest recently on Mike Ryan's business podcast, "Minutes with Mike." I was blown away by how thoughtful his questions were, which really compelled me to articulate how I approach my own podcasts, events, career, and storytelling. Some of the things we discussed: - my beginnings as a fashion editor to creating a globally recognized conference - valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders - the importance of data, storytelling, and authenticity in driving impactful events and business strategies - why collaboration, community, and transparency are essential for long-term success Mike and his team at PIMS clearly demonstrate how important it is for all companies to develop podcasts — it's also abundantly clear that if they are this patient, considered, and detailed around hosting me, then they most likely apply that same careful diligence and outward positivity to their core business. Thank you again! #business #podcasts #retail #luxury #content #packaging The Luxury Meets...Podcast Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC) #events #conferences # experiential

Are you my next podcast guest? Since 2018 I’ve personally booked, prepped, and interviewed hundreds of high-profile speakers and guests for our award-winning events and podcasts: The “Business” famous and the famous-famous: Presidents & CEOs: (the) Bobbi Brown, Ricki Lake, Cann, Sephora, Unilever, Ulta Beauty, Space NK, MALIN+GOETZ, Kiva, 1906, Merida Capital, The Vitamin Shoppe, Pop Up Grocer, JCPenney, Six Senses Hotels, Marriott Hotel Group, Frédéric Fekkai, Walgreens, Rose Los Angeles Editors: The New York Times, Adweek, Women’s Health, Beauty Independent, Bloomberg, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, Hearst, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, Different Leaf, Harper’s Bazaar And now it’s your turn. Are you my next podcast guest? Step 1: Listen to our latest episodes of The Luxury Meets…Podcast Episode 6: On Beauty with Brian Underwood, Women’s Health https://lnkd.in/eUhMVpxb Episode 7: Culinary Conversations — with Nicola & James Stephenson, Co-Founders, oHHo and L.A. super-chef Greg Bernhardt https://lnkd.in/ej3eCKjd Step 2: DM me or add a comment with a short pitch no later than Friday, March 7, 2025! Each episode of The Luxury Meets...Podcast reaches ~ 30,000 ultra-targeted recipients — retailers, editorial press, category influencers, hospitality execs, brands, investors, and business-meets-wellness enthusiasts. #podcast #business #health #wellness #luxury #retail

Q: “How do you launch your products into luxury hotels?” A: Episode 7 of The Luxury Meets...Podcast is now live featuring Nicola & James Stephenson, Co-Founders of wellness-meets-lifestyle food brand oHHo ! Listen to the entire ep here: https://lnkd.in/etrsiTRe #podcast #business #wellness #luxury #hotels #hospitality #CBD #CPG #innovation #founders #retail #culinary

It is my pleasure to share that Episode 7 of The Luxury Meets...Podcast…— "Culinary Conversations" — is now live! In this episode I talk to the leaders of a new breed of modern culinary companies leading with wellness, CBD, and even Cannabis…and how life-changing moments led to stunning career transformations. The Luxury Meets…Podcast Episode 7:? Culinary Conversations Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/em9XnPBP Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e9QBvhX4 My guests: Interview 1: Greg Bernhardt, Head Chef of Black Dahlia Botanicals For over 15 years, chef Greg Bernhardt was a staple in Los Angeles’ bustling culinary scene responsible for some of L.A.’s most impactful Michelin-starred restaurants such as Patina, Trois Mec, Ludo Bites, Church & State, and Paley.? He also won Iron Chef. Then one day he had the mother of all life-changing a-ha moments while stuck in L.A. traffic. Greg discusses how burnout and his mental health epiphany led to a personal and professional wellness journey — and the creation of a groundbreaking new category of lifestyle-meets-confections CPG brand.? You’re also going to love his love-letter to L.A. cuisine. And stay tuned for Interview, Part 2 — guests to be announced tomorrow on Valentine's Day! Special thanks to our brilliant team: Producer: Brit Smith Sound Design + Editing: Karma Auger, Studio1LA Visual Design: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio Our Sponsors: Check out our episode show notes wherever you listen to your podcasts for some V-day goodness courtesy of Happi Upstate Mary, Black Dahlia, and more. Thank you Lisa Hurwitz Michelle Bergkamp! #wellness #business #podcast #retail #culinary #foodandbeverage #CBD #botanicals #CPG #luxury #ValentinesDay #trends #health

Coming so soon to The Luxury Meets...Podcast ! One of our favorite conversations with one of our favorite people, Chef Greg Bernhardt! Episode 7: Luxury Meets…Culinary (Part 1) — a love-letter to L.A. Cuisine Greg has worked alongside some of the Michelin-starred L.A. greats from Trois Mec, Patina, Ludo Bites, Church & State, Paley…. We discuss how burnout and his mental health epiphany while stuck in traffic on an L.A. freeway changed everything Follow the pod here so you don’t miss the drop — arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day: https://lnkd.in/dx6tDNvv #CBD #health #wellness #culinary #luxury #losangeles #podcast