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Aesthetic Intelligence

Pauline Brown
Aesthetic Intelligence
Fashion
Fashion Trends
Edda Gudmundsdottir
Fashion Industry
Pauline Brown
Experiential Design
Sustainability
Beauty Industry
Motherhood
Wildfang
Inclusivity
Celebrity Styling
Creativity
Dartmouth College
Consumer Trends
Technology
Nike
Artificial Intelligence
Female Friendships

Since 2017, Pauline Brown, former head of LVMH North America and Harvard Business School professor, has been curating conversations at the intersection of creativity, culture and commerce. Produced by SiriusXM, new episodes drop weekly. Curious to learn more? Join Pauline on Substack at @paulinegarrisbrown.

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In this episode, Pauline Brown uncorks the fascinating history of wine and spirits through the lens of societal taste and cultural values, tracing how trends in alcohol consumption have mirrored the aspirations, anxieties, identities, and status symb... more

In Part 2 of this series, Pauline shifts from critique to possibility, exploring how the travel experience might be reinvented. She does so by looking back to one of the original architects of luxury travel, César Ritz, founder of The Ritz-Carlton.

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In this episode (the first of a two-part series on travel), Pauline examines how modern travel - once defined by elegance, discovery, and anticipation - has devolved into a series of friction-filled, dehumanizing transactions.

She explores the force... more

In this solo episode, Pauline takes on an unexpected subject: car design. Drawing on her background in ' the Business of Aesthetics' - and her consulting work with major automakers - she explores what she calls the “blobification” of cars: the growin... more

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Edda Gudmundsdottir
Preeminent fashion stylist known for her artistic approach and client work including musicians and major brands.
Episode: "The Wardrobe Whisperer" - a Conversation with Celebrity Stylist Edda Gudmundsdottir
Nicole Feld Strauss
An expert in experiential design and entertainment production.
Feld Entertainment
Episode: Designing Immersive Experiences with Entertainment Producer Nicole Feld Strauss
Emma McIlroy
Founder of Wildfang, a gender-fluid fashion brand.
Wildfang
Episode: Gender-Fluid Fashion with Wildfang Founder Emma McIlroy
Americus Reed
Whitney Young Jr. Professor at Wharton Business School, marketing professor, and identity theorist.
Wharton Business School
Episode: Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed
Rhonda Garelick
Writer, professor, and director of the Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts at Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Episode: Defining Ugly: In Conversation with NYT Style Writer Rhonda Garelick
Jill Schildkraut-Katz
Managing director and partner in Morgan Stanley's Altera Wealth Management Group, expert on wealth management and advocate for women in finance
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz
Tracey Abbott
Executive Leadership Coach with a diverse background in consumer goods, private equity, and entrepreneurship
Aesthetic Intelligence Labs
Episode: Navigating Change: a Conversation with Executive Coach Tracey Abbott
Emilie Baltz
Creative Director for Lifestyle and Digital Experience Design at Gensler, multifaceted artist
Gensler
Episode: The Transformative Power of Experiential Design
Ann Morrow Johnson
Leads the Immersive Experience and Entertainment Practice at Gensler, former Disney Imagineer
Gensler
Episode: The Transformative Power of Experiential Design

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Pauline Brown
Host focusing on aesthetics and its intersection with creativity, culture, and commerce.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Superb food for thought. Think of it as a better “feng shui” mindset.

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Thought-provoking takes on beauty and consumer culture that stay accessible.
High-quality guests who offer practical takeaways for brands.
Thoughtful, insightful dialogue that nicely blends art and strategy.
Engaging conversations with leaders at the intersection of design and business.

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Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed
Q: How should brands approach identity and consumer connection?
Brands must diagnose their existence and articulate meaningful visions that resonate with consumer identities.
Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed
Q: What did Nike do right with their Kaepernick campaign?
Nike understood their market was evolving and aligned their brand values with those of their core consumers.
Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed
Q: How do you define identity shopping?
Identity shopping reflects how consumer choices signal aspects of personal identity, values, and lifestyle.
Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz
Q: How should someone who's earning $150,000 a year begin their financial planning?
They should focus on credit, maximize retirement planning, and ensure they have proper insurance.
Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz
Q: What is your advice for women who are starting with very little financial literacy?
They should start with getting educated about their own finances and what wealth management means, and find accessible paths into financial independence.

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This show explores how aesthetics intersect with culture, business, and consumer behavior through high-level conversations with leaders in fashion, experiential design, and branding. Episodes emphasize personal identity, inclusive design, storytelling, and the emotional impact of experiences—ranging from celebrity styling and wardrobe to immersive productions and gender-fluid fashion. A common through-line is how aesthetics shape choices, values, and brands in meaningful, often countercultural ways. Notably, guests frequently bring a balance of creative insight and practical strategy, making discussions highly actionable for listeners pursuing careers in branding, design, or experiential marketing.

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2. Nicole Feld Strauss
3. Emma McIlroy
4. Americus Reed
5. Rhonda Garelick
6. Jill Schildkraut-Katz
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