Best Wharton Business Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Building Community and Connections with Maryam Banikaram 53:00

16d ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by Maryam Banikarim - a longtime C-suite executive, Emmy-winning producer, and community builder - for a conversation about the power of community and connection. On the business front, Maryam has held senior roles at Fortune Media, Nextdoor, Hyatt, Gannett, NBCUniversal, and Univision. On the community front, she co-founded NYCNe…

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"The Wardrobe Whisperer" - a Conversation with Celebrity Stylist Edda Gudmundsdottir 52:58

28d ago52:58

52:58

Pauline is joined in the studio by Edda Gudmundsdottir - whose work spans editorial styling, runway shows, music videos, and costume design and whose clients include Björk, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift, as well as fashion houses like Balmain, Valentino, and Gucci - for an in-depth discussion on how clothes can be used for visual stor…

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Designing Immersive Experiences with Entertainment Producer Nicole Feld Strauss 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

On today's show Pauline is joined by Nicole Feld Strauss, a veteran producer of live entertainment. Throughout her career, Nicole overseen an array of spectacular events, including Marvel Universe, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live!, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. During the conversation Nicole shares insights on what makes an exper…

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Gender-Fluid Fashion with Wildfang Founder Emma McIlroy 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined in the studio by Emma McIlroy, founder of the mission-driven brand Wildfang, which challenges people to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion. The brand has built a cult following, including with celebrities like Janelle Monae, Lizzo, Evan Rachel Wood, and Debbie Harry. During the conversation, Emma shares why she d…

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Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

What do the brands people buy and the places they shop reveal about their lifestyles, values, ideals and aspirations? Pauline is joined in the studio by renowned marketing professor Americus Reed of the Wharton Business School for a provocative discussion about how our self-identities influence our buying decisions as well as how companies can leve…

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Defining Ugly: In Conversation with NYT Style Writer Rhonda Garelick 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by Rhonda Garelick, the founding director of Hofstra University's Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts. Rhonda also is a columnist for the New York Times Style Section and the author of three books, including “Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History.” Together, Pauline and Rhonda discuss the science of ugliness …

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Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by longtime friend and top-notch wealth manager Jill Schildkraut-Katz for a conversation on what it means to be wealthy and how to achieve it. Together, they cover a range of topics, including what people - at all ages and income levels - can do to build wealth and ensure financial independence; how to assess risk and withstand vo…

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Navigating Change: a Conversation with Executive Coach Tracey Abbott 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined in the studio by Tracey Abbott, who recently decided to step back from her role as an operating partner at a leading private equity firm to become an executive coach for clients in private equity, venture capital and family offices. During the conversation Tracey reflects on her experiences in the world of private equity as well a…

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The Transformative Power of Experiential Design 53:00

4M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by two experts in experiential design: Ann Morrow Johnson, former Head of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Emilie Baltz, an award-winning artist and digitial design leader, both from the world's largest design firm, Gensler. Together, they discuss how human senses and emotions are impacted by space design and…

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2025 Predictions with Marketing Guru Scott Goodson + Leading ArchitectGulla Jonsdottir 53:00

5M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline invites two friends, Scott Goodson and Gulla Jonsdottir, to reflect on highlights (and lowlights) of the past year and share their predictions for 2025. Scott Goodson is the founder of the cutting-edge marketing and advertising agency StrawberryFrog, where he and his team have built some of the world’s most iconic brands. Gulla is an award-…

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End-of-Year Retail Review with Oliver Chen 53:00

5M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined in the studio by top-ranked retail analyst, Oliver Chen of TD Cowen. Together, they discuss retail trends of the past year and predictions for '25, including: which companies and segments are poised to win in the current marketplace; why growth of bricks-and-mortar stores continues to outpace e-commerce; how AI and other technolog…

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Exploring the Faroe Islands in Conversation with its Most Famous Fashion Entrepreneur 53:00

6M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined on-air by her longtime friend, Guðrun Rógvadóttir, co-founder of the Nordic knitwear brand, Guðrun & Guðrun . Together, they discuss the distinct history and culture of Guðrun's homeland, the Faroe Islands; how her Faroese heritage shaped her current style and tastes; why she decided to launch her own global fashion brand; and how…

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Motherhood Unfiltered 53:00

6M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined in the studio by her own mother, Barbara Garris, who reflects on a half-century of experience raising 4 children (2 girls, 2 boys), then 4 grandchildren (2 boys, 2 girls) Barbara shares insights and observations, including: how expectations and styles of parenting have changed since the '60s; what challenges she faced especially i…

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Kitchenette Confidential: Behind-the-Scenes with Two Female Restauranteurs 53:00

7M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by two friends - award-winning chef Angie Mar and food industry investor/advisor Nisha McGreevy - for a discussion about the ins and outs of opening, running and scaling a restaurant. The three women delve into why most restaurants fail within their first year and what differentiates those that thrive from those that barely surviv…

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A New Look at the Nature of Reality with Derek Pew 53:00

7M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by longtime friend and serial entrepreneur Derek Pew for a deep dive into his practice for restoring people's intuitive powers, ridding them of self-imposted limitations, and helping them achieve full lives and successful careers. Derek shares more about his revelations and approach in his new book "The All: Manifesting Reality."…

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Ode to Our BFFs 53:00

8M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by two dear friends, Blair Miller and Whitney Casey, to discuss the importance and complexity of building and sustaining female friendships. Together they explore how their closest female friendships have enriched their lives; why some friends last a lifetime and others fizzle out; and why bonds between women tend to be more intim…

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Psycho-Spiritual + Psychoactive Journeys with Chuchu Wang 53:00

8M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline discusses psychedelic therapy and its power to break traumatic cycles and restore mind-body balance with holistic healer Chuchu Wang. Chuchu shares how she facilitates transformative "ceremonies," integrating plant-based medicine with meditation, breath work, body work and other soul-tending activities to help others rediscover inner peace …

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The New Retail Landscape with Oliver Chen 53:00

9M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by top-ranked equity research analyst Oliver Chen of TD Cowen for an in-depth discussion on trends in the retail and luxury sectors. During this segment, Pauline and Oliver compare the positions and performances of leading beauty and fashion companies, and they discuss what differentiates the winners from the losers in this highly…

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Will A.I. Ultimately Enhance (or Undermine) "the other A.I."? 53:00

9M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by longtime friend and beauty industry veteran Elana Szyfer for a discussion on the effect of technology on the creation, consumption and perception of beauty.

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Aesthetic Solutions to Classic Business Challenges 53:00

9M ago53:00

53:00

In this segment, Pauline discusses why so few successful companies stay successful. The vast majority fall into one (or more) classic business traps. She also shares insights on how the world's most successful companies (that is, the ones who've sustained their success over long periods of time) have overcome these classic traps through innovative …

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Style Trends & Ideals among my 20-Something Friends 53:00

10M ago53:00

53:00

In this episode Pauline discusses the external forces that have shaped the aesthetic styles and preferences of her next-generation friends and former students - Chiara Comoli, Maya Lopez & Helena Wang - each of whom work in the fashion industry and showcase their own blend of individuality and self-expression.…

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Tribute to a Long-Lost Classmate 53:00

11M ago53:00

53:00

Pauline is joined by her longtime friend and college classmate, Judith Greenberg, for an intimate discussion about Judith's former roommate, Stacey Coverdale, who was killed in a car accident on the day of their college graduation. During the conversation, Judith reflects on the impact that Stacey had on her life and the memories that continue to h…

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Reflections from my College Reunion 53:00

11M ago53:00

53:00

On the heels of her 35th Dartmouth College reunion, Pauline reflects on the value, purpose and promise of reunions. In the case of her own most recent experience, she shares why she bothered to attend the event; what she had hoped to gain from it; what she dreaded about it; and why she is committed to going back!…

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Insights from the World of Architecture & Design 53:00

12M ago53:00

53:00

In this episode Pauline interviews furniture and lighting designer Hagit Pincovici and architect Arianna Bavuso, co-founder of ⁠AB+AC Architects⁠, about their experiences in the wide world of design. They share their views on how architecture and furniture affect our well-being, what it means to be women in their male-driven field, and how new tren…

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Ask Pauline! 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

Welcome to today's exciting episode, where we're flipping the script! Pauline steps into the interviewee role, and you, our wonderful audience, become the curious interviewers. If you had the chance to pick her brain about her fascinating experiences and incredible discoveries within the vast realm of luxury goods, what burning questions would you …

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Science of the Senses (and a Splash of Color) 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

49:50

We often have to remind people that aesthetics, as we define it, is less about beauty than pleasure. Specifically, it is the pleasure we derive from perceiving an object or experience through our senses. The first step in developing Aesthetic Intelligence is to unblock your senses and to become more mindful of the stimuli that surrounds you. That a…

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Wearing Your Best Colors 25:04

2+ y ago25:04

25:04

Color analyst and image consultant Marina Thomas believes everyone can look amazing. All you need to know are your best colors ! In this conversation, we speak with her about the way color affects our mood and the way we are perceived.

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The Science of Sound with a Sonic Sommelier 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

25:08

Songs were created as a way to remember stories. Similar to how a wine sommelier pairs wine with cuisine, Keanna O'Quinn, Sonic Sommelier and founder of Honey & Vinyl pairs music with life's finest moments. In this episode of "The Other A.I." she reveals how she mastered this form of storytelling, rooted in the science of sound, to intentionally cr…

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Colorways to our Emotions: Part II 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

In this conversation, we bring two fascinating women to talk about one of our favorite subjects: COLOR. Meredith Kinsman, VP of Brand & Digital Marketing at Benjamin Moore Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing and Development at Benjamin Moore We explore the way color affects our mood and different tips on how to add color to our life and busin…

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Colorways to our Emotions: Part I 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

In this conversation, we bring two fascinating women to talk about one of our favorite subjects: COLOR. Meredith Kinsman, VP of Brand & Digital Marketing at Benjamin Moore Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing and Development at Benjamin Moore We explore the way color affects our mood and different tips on how to add color to our life and busin…

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Style Icons 24:59

3y ago24:59

24:59

A style icon is a person - living or dead - whom you most aspire to become or emulate stylistically. Who is yours?

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Curating Your Closet 24:59

3y ago24:59

24:59

Aesthetic Intelligence entails an appreciation of the senses — how and why various sensations trigger certain emotions and how to use aesthetic cues to create pleasurable and desirable experiences. In today’s episode, we decided to get personal and talk about people’s use (and misuse) of fashion cues and the effect that clothes have on our moods an…

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The Science of Scent & Art of Seduction 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

It takes only 3.3 seconds to register a smell, but the memory of it can last a lifetime. In fact, smells have a stronger link to memories and emotions than any of the other senses. How can you use scents to enhance your own wellbeing? And how can you use them to create desirable and memorable experiences for others?…

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The Rise of Sneaker Culture 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

The rise of ‘sneaker culture’ — along with the increasingly outrageous (and outrageously priced) designs — have gotten us thinking about the cultural significance of this particular style of footwear. Why and how have sneakers become such an important status symbol? Is this a fad? Or a movement?

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Rob Coneybeer's Sabbatical 52:16

3y ago52:16

52:16

Rob Coneybeer, co-founder of Shasta Ventures and a 24-year veteran of the venture capital industry, joins Professor Karl Ulrich to talk about his three month Sabbatical all around Europe! https://medium.com/theclutchpedal/why-i-flew-my-land-cruiser-to-europe-a35df754f124 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Healing Power of Aesthetics in Challenging Times 24:57

3y ago24:57

24:57

In this episode we invited a very special friend and A.I. Labs student, Olha Shtembuliak, to speak about how aesthetics is helping her in these uncertain times. Olha fled the war in Ukraine and is currently based in Bali. For the past 6 years, she has been immersed in the world of mindfulness and conscious entrepreneurship, working in the field of …

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The Mind-Body Connection Part II with Integrative Coach Joanne Heyman 24:58

3y ago24:58

24:58

Like everything in life, when it comes to developing your Aesthetic Intelligence it's the holistic picture that matters. Tapping into your taste levels is a somatic process that involves the embodiment of your senses and feelings, not just the acquisition of cognitive information. After all, mind and body are inextricably linked: to develop one, yo…

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The Mind-Body Connection Part I with Wellness Guru Sarah Mundo 24:57

3y ago24:57

24:57

Like everything in life, when it comes to developing your Aesthetic Intelligence it's the holistic picture that matters. Tapping into your taste levels is a somatic process that involves the embodiment of your senses and feelings, not just the acquisition of cognitive information. After all, mind and body are inextricably linked: to develop one, yo…

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Mastering Articulation - The Power of Words II 24:29

3y ago24:29

24:29

Why is it that so few business leaders are as skilled in linguistics as in numerics? While most executives know how to use language for imparting information or directing people, very few are good at using language to inspire others, tap into their dreams, or express their heartfelt beliefs and ideals. Pauline and Paula have a few thoughts on what …

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Brand Storytelling - The Power Of Words I 24:58

3y ago24:58

24:58

Pauline Brown and Robin Albin draw from the best kept secrets in copywriting and storytelling to explore how we can use the power of words to engage with partners, team members and customers alike. We will disseminate language as a form to express your aesthetic vision, increase consumer engagement and longevity within industries. About the Guest S…

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The New Luxury Part II 25:57

3y ago25:57

25:57

We continue last week´s conversation about luxury; why do people ascribe so much monetary value to goods with no practical value?

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The New Luxury Part I 24:56

3y ago24:56

24:56

The word luxury comes from the Greek word luxus, meaning excess or having no practical value. That begs the question; why do people ascribe so much monetary value to goods with no practical value?

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Our Take On The Future Of Aesthetics 24:57

3y ago24:57

24:57

Discover the aesthetic trends of the coming years

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Touching on the Topic of Touch 24:57

3y ago24:57

24:57

Discipline, direction, healing, pleasure, pain, bonding, control… The connection between touch and emotion extends to these and many other aspects of life. Listen to some of our biggest Aha’s on the topic.

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CEO & Co-founder, Goodr Sunglasses 26:19

3y ago26:19

26:19

Stephen Lease, the CEO (Chief Executive Octopus) of the sunglasses brand goodr and the co-host of the CULTURE goodr podcast, joins Karl Ulrich to talk about the company's explosive growth, product designs, partnerships and plans for the future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Co-founder & CEO, Bombas 26:40

3y ago26:40

26:40

David Heath, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bombas joins Karl Ulrich to talk about launching the company, revolutionizing the modern sock, growth, and staying true to their mission of helping those in need! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Disgust: The Antithesis of Aesthetics. What´s its Purpose? 49:59

3+ y ago49:59

49:59

Disgust is one of the primal emotions that define humanity yet it is seldom studied. In these episode, Pauline Brown and her team explore the history and science of this disgusting topic and compare it with their insights on beauty and delight!

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How Culture Shapes Taste 49:04

3+ y ago49:04

49:04

Pauline is joined by National Geographic Explorer and former Miss Hawaii, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsay, and Icelandic knitwear designer, Steinunn Sigurdottir, on a journey through their native cultures and learns all about the people, places and traditions have influenced them along the way.

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Paul Seegert on Your Money 18:44

3+ y ago18:44

18:44

Paul Seegert of PCS Advisors discusses the plan to increase Medicare premiums on Business Radio’s Your Money program, SiriusXM 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James Royal on Your Money 18:58

3+ y ago18:58

18:58

Bankrate.com’s James Royal discusses cryptocurrency trends on Business Radio’s Your Money program, SiriusXM 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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